Happy 80th birthday Mom

Mom turns 80 today – which frankly seems hard to believe based on her active lifestyle and good health.  Mom has been a solid influence on my life and for many of my growing up years seemed to be the one who taught me so many of life’s basic skills and principles. I have written…

Happy birthday Phil

Phil is in school this week as he continues to upgrade his skills as he works his way towards being a Paramedic.  This is a fairly complex system from my outside view. He has shown such tremendous resolution to keep going but then what would you expect from Philip?! I get to see Amanda and…