Happy Birthday, Mom

Today is my mother's birthday (she is also turning 69 this year). I don't have enough time to discuss this event, but I wanted to note it and then in a couple of weeks I will know that I need to discuss my mother a little more. Suffice it to say that it is hard to find a good woman in this world -- I was blessed to be born to one, to have four others as sisters, and then I married the best one. I guess I am either very lucky or the adage is wrong -- good women abound. Maybe we men are just blind and stupid (that's probably it).

So Much To Do, So Little Time...

I can't believe how long it has been since my last post. I don't know if everyone has been waiting on pins and needles wondering whatever happened to me. More than likely, the few people who do look here just understand that life is sometimes very hectic.

On several occasions I have thought, "that would make a great topic to discuss on my blog" and then not done anything about it. Now that I am here I can't remember any of them.

So for right now, here is the deal -- I am busy beyond belief and that is as it should be. I am looking forward to going on a cruise with my family in November, which will hold a special treat in that my sister and I are trying to put together a winning talent show act (vocal duet to knock the audience over). We used to sing a lot together when we were teenagers. Time and distance have prevented us from repeating such experiences much, so this is something I am anticipating with joy. Hopefully, we will do well, but more importantly, we will enjoy it. She has an amazing voice and musical ability. This should be a lot of fun.

Fear not -- I will rant against all things stupid and disturbing later. But for today, suffice it to say that with one month to go before the drop dead filing date for individual tax returns, I can be found chained to my desk. Don't cry for me -- when the work is done there will be two months of relaxation. It is an odd job with an odd schedule, but I like it.