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Today was another difficult day. Janet's father, John, is entering hospice and the family has decided to suspend further treatments and concentrate on pain management. I haven't even had the time or the energy to write this evening until now…

Today was something of an unusual day. Janet is out of town and I have been deep in thought the last week - since we returned from Williamsburg. Some of it is getting back in the grind of the work…

My phone buzzed this afternoon, letting me know that someone had posted a notice, that involved me, on Facebook. Most of you know that I am one of those technologically challenged people so I am not very active on social…

During our recent visit to Hawaii, Janet and I visited several plantations including the Dole Pineapple Plantation in the center of Oahu, about halfway between Honolulu and the north shore of the island. It was quite an experience and we…

As you know by now, Janet and I have been looking forward all summer long to our trip to Hawaii. And as you also know, the trip didn't go exactly as planned - but that's what happens when we make…