Catchin' up (from Mom)

Hello all - no news since Halloween.

Howie: I bought hot dogs, cut them up into very small bite and have started Howie's training. He is pretty smart so this should go fairly quickly if we stay at it. He loves the creek still so every trip outside is apt to end in a very wet dog. Maybe not so smart.

Cats: Not liking new dog and staying outside much more. Becoming feral by winter's end.

Work: I don't know what is making this such a busy year. I keep thinking things will slow down a bit, but they don't. So many little things coming up constantly. Maybe I need to work on my delegating skills.

Health: I am still on my low fat diet. I'm going to give it 3 months and then have my cholesterol rechecked. There is nothing good to eat that doesn't have fat in it. I have appointments schedued to have other body parts checked for dread diseases. Had my hip x-rayed this week and will get results on Tuesday. It hurts when I walk up stairs or move some strange way that I'm not even sure is. It gives me a very old lady look going up stairs, sort of hoisting myself along with the rail. Sheesh!

Aunt Marion: Really enjoyed seeing Aunt Marion here for a couple of weeks. She apparently brought the sun with her from Tuscon and took it back when she left. We are back to rain.

Appliances: Dishes washer is wearing out and Dad has scoped out the sturdiest, most expensive model in the whole world. I'm going to vote for hand washing dishes.

Big Plans: Trip to Costco on Saturday. This is a sad commentary on my social life.

Thanksgiving: Very much looking forward to seeing the Deans and Sharp/Rudds, especially the small Deans and Sharp/Rudds. Sorry, but the babies and tots are so much cuter than the 30-40 year-old crowd. The rest of you will need to eat up a storm since I will have a hard time getting my money's worth at the buffet and staying low-fat.

Time for bed. Love to all,
Mom/Janice