Beneath the Wraps

 Remember early January posts indicated our quick trip to Utah and back made at the end of December.  I had indicated never again.  And yet it happened again – longer drive and almost a week with more than one destination.   I don’t remember when Kevin called Richard to invite him to a convention to take place in Las Vegas.  Catch was he would have to drive four hours north to Portland airport.  I joked that he might as well just drive to Las Vegas.  I should have just kept my mouth shut and allowed him the four hour drive to Portland instead of the mileage we put on the car not to mention the drainage to ourselves.  We are not young anymore.   I thought Richard was capable of the long distance drive so long as he has a book on tape to listen to – but also would need assistance of someone to change the discs in order to continue the story.   I didn’t want to go.   Jaime and I both reminded him of what happens.   I even ha...

  I found the above photo on facebook with the caption that the most one might have seen in person from the above list is five.  I have been to eight.  Below I have posted memories and links to those places I have visited.   from this post Statue of Liberty – never been, but I have read countless books on the history of the statue and Ellis Island. Grand Canyon – went with my family when I was 12 or 13.   I don’t remember a whole lot from that trip.   But I do remember driving to the North Rim with my mom, sister and Grandma.   Some highlights are found in this post .  Walt Disney World – honestly don’t have the desire.   I’m content with Anaheim’s original Disneyland Zions – continues with same trip found on this post  Space Needle – my first time was in June 1982 (see this post ) It was probably seven years later when I met up with a friend in Seattle and had gone there with her   Hollywood Sign – I’m sure I had seen...

I suppose we could have gone to church right after we returned home – at least the second meeting – but I wouldn’t have gotten anything out of it.   I spent most of the day sleeping.   Jai wanted so badly to get Bonnie.   I was willing once I was rested, but it appears that the kennel is closed on Sundays.   Thus we went on Monday morning right after we had dropped Jaime off at the church. In addition to already being fatigued from the trip itself, I was sent into a coma by the wind.  Neither Richard nor I felt motivated to do anything that first week.  He said he couldn't understand why he was so tired.  "Well, because you have done 100% of the driving, Buddy"  I did offer during the long stretches of nothing. No city driving for me.  No driving for me period.  I was a drowsy passenger.  Before we returned home, Richard seemed like a grouch.  But hey, it's understandable.  We are both almost back to normal.  Jaime ...

                When the schools initially closed, the staff had given the students the impression that they would be back in two weeks.   Our governor then sent out the word that schools would not reopen until April 28.   I would hope not.   I would not be willing to return as an aide.   But just a few hours ago it was announced that the governor stated that all schools will be closed for the remaining of the academic year.   Now there’s a shocker.                        Governor Brown did make the statement to have all beaches and national parks and playgrounds closed.   Anyone caught at said beaches, parks or playgrounds (thus far walking path is still available in city parks – but I expect that will change too) before the nation took a stand on closing the parks – probably a week before.    ...