Look Ma, No Cavities!

Had my six-month dental checkup today, including a cleaning, x-rays and flouride treatment.  No cavities, yeah!  I started having flouride treatments a while back every six months due to sensitivity, but it seems to be helping as far as not getting cavities.

A Rock in My Shoe

June 25, 2010: 

After what I call the "Un-Parade" (a parade that my daughter was to be in was cancelled after the first 10 floats, due to bad weather coming in), my daughter and I were on our way back to where our car was parked. I was wearing clogs, got a small rock in my shoe and stopped to get the rock out, apologizing to three people that had been walking behind us for abruptly stopping.  At this point, I realized that one of the people that passed us was our local State Representative, Andy Welti.  It was easy to recognize him because he has come to our door twice while campaigning and shook my hand (the matching yellow t-shirts that said something along the line of "vote Welti" might have had something to do with it, too).  I caught up with him and asked him if I could take his picture. He said sure and one of his companions asked me if I'd like to be in the picture, too. 

I got a kick out of the "Here is Andy" sign!  That is the story of how this picture came to fruition.  So, next time you get a rock in your shoe, maybe there's a reason why you need to stop for a bit...

Lunch

Had a nice lunch with a girl friend today.  It's good to stay in touch with friends; friends are the family you choose.

Happy Birthday, Randy... RIP RV

Today would have been my hubby's 63rd birthday. My daughter and I went to the cemetery and put flowers there. The grave where the flowers are is my hubby's Dad's grave; my hubby's grave is the unmarked one on the left. A marker is being ordered in a couple of days. I know all of the 'firsts' after someone dies are rough, but this 'first' really hit. RIP, RV... I miss you...

Out of the Storm

Today the birds are singing. Last night I went outside & sat on the swing while I was checking messages on my cell phone. It was cool outside & not humid, so we shut off the AC and opened some windows. I went to sleep last night to the tone of the wind chimes that Randy's Grandfather made out of pipes. I love those funky old wind chimes and so did Randy! He used to say, "Hear that? Grandpa's talking to us."

RIP, Randy... today would have been his birthday. It'll be a year on September 14, but it sure doesn't seem like it. I've heard that all of the 'firsts' after someone dies are difficult, but this 'first' hit me a lot harder than I ever thought it would. Miss you, Hon!

Storm After Effects

Just got Internet back! That was a long time; over 24 hours. Our power was out for about 11 hours; it could have been a lot worse; some people still don't have power and may not get it back until Monday. Some people lost their homes, businesses and three people in Minnesota were killed in yesterday's tornado that swept thru town. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected.

Thunder!

It's thundering outside & I'm using my laptop. A few months ago, I didn't have that option. Go technology!