An Event (or Two) and a Book

I have decided to start blogging the books I read, and possibly an event or two in my life. This past week, my car died, and I decided to sell. Ordinarily this wouldn't be that big of a deal, but it was my grandmother Marcile's car, which she had for about five years, so it has sentimental value.

But, we don't need three cars any more, since my 17 year old son decided to move out. He decided he had had enough of my parental interference. He will be 18 on April 14th, so it isn't all that early, I guess. I have mixed feelings of relief and sadness.

Now for the latest book I've read. This one is by Janet Evanovich, who is a new author for me - I've not read any of her books. My wife suggested it: "Visions of Sugar Plums". It was funny, a quick read, and basically a fantasy. There are memorable and lifelike characters. My favorite is the grandmother. It took about an hour to read, I think.

My comment to Heather (my wife) as I was reading it was: "and you make fun of me for reading science fiction?"

I said that because some of the events in the book seemed science fantasy-like.

Change is a constant

I am known as a person who loves to recap. At the end of each day, I often make a list of what happened, and mark off what was good, and what was bad. Well, change has been a constant from the fall of 2002 to now, the spring of 2007.

The latest change is that we are looking for a puppy to adopt. We had our beloved Lewis, who was a Shetland Sheep Dog. As Grandpa Howard said, "He was a darn good dog!"

Lewis passed away on November 13th. That was very sad. We are still not quite over it, but it is far enough behind us that we can think about a new puppy.

So, some time soon a new voice will be added to the orchestra of voices at our house.

Nicky and Christy were on the 3.0 honor roll this past term, and Alex was on the 4.0 honor roll. We are proud of them all.

I love my wife. The changes she has made in my life are the biggest, most important changes of all.

She has filled my heart with love, when five years ago I was not sure I would ever love again.

Change is a constant, and change has been good!