This was my 25th Birthday Party in the park. This is some of my family over here in the East, dogs included. I was presented with delicious and smooth root beer, great sandwiches, and a sturdy Bocce Ball set. Hooray! Also, Charley baked up incredible cupcakes (maple frosting with sprinkles) for all to share. You’re the best, Charley.

Wish you were here!

Here’s part of the backyard. Another snow day happened and so we ran around and went wild in the snow. The snow was too powdery for snowballs and snowmen, but not too powdery for snow fun! Today it’s supposed to get warm out.  ? Will it?

Been having a great time with friends, with snow, and also with “Planet of the Apes” starring Heston, which is number three in our house Thursday night VHS Dinner and a Movie series that started happening recently (First was “Shaft”, second was “Ace Ventura 2, When Nature Calls”). Also, I’ve been making my slow way through X-files season three, which is making a run at best season SO FAR (neck and neck with Season Two. Season 1 was excellent, but in third place right now).

Today’s news: SNOW DAY. All the kids that come into the nursery are staying home, and so am I. In Bakersfield, I would roll over and listen to the alarm clock say, “All schools in the greater Bakersfield area have a two hour fog delay….” Tule fog = a great feature of Central Valley high school winter experience.

I’m spending my winter days staying warm, wearing glittens, having hot drinks, wearing at least four layers of shirt/jacket and two pairs of socks always, playing cards, walking, and fantasy basketball stat tracking.