Sorry to see them go!

I suspect that the limited number of readers I have are mostly on the same page with me politically - and the rest are too polite to be rude if they differ. I think that is what discourages me so much - the rancor of disagreement.

But I want to go on record as saying I admire the Obamas and the great example they have set of decency and love and family and thoughtful discourse - and in a recent interview I read, Pres. Obama went on at some length about his love of reading!!  I knew there was something special about the guy!

Seriously, I believe we have been well-served by Pres. Obama.  I wish I had more confidence in President Trump - I don't disparage him on social media, and I do respect the office.  

But I'm anxious about the future.

I hope I'm wrong!

January Birthdays always seem to get away from me - so here's a group effort!!

Richard has a birthday on the 1st - and his card from me is usually always late!!

 

Scott's is the 12th - I usually have my act together by then!

 

Leslie gets a "Friday the 13th" birthday this year!

 

Jim's was the 3rd - we do miss him!

 

Dale is today - so I'm right on time here!

 

A couple of sweet friends - Margaret and Michelle Miramontes - have birthdays in January that I try to remember.

 

Uncle Paul's birthday is in January - but I'm not sure of the date.

 

Theo's is the 11th - and he will be 10! Golden Birthday coming next year

 

Hester has her birthday on the 24th - wonder why I don't have single photos of her??

 

My grandmother Agnes Busath Clayton - her birthday is Monday the 9th.

 

My sweet college roommate Pat Higbee has a birthday on teh 23rd - she often got overlooked in the stress of fall semester finals!

Ara rounds out the month with her special day on the 31st.  

Maybe I should do this each month? Maybe no one reads this anyway!!

But best wishes to all these fine folk!!

Happy 1st Anniversary!!

Seems like just last week were making wedding plans - and here we are celebrating the first anniversary!

 

It was a lovely wedding - and a great party - food, music, people we love - doesn't get much better!  

 

So glad to have this family as part of Team Terrill!!

Congrats to all of you!