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An associate of mine lost a daughter to cancer. He is about to lose another one. Nearly each month he would fly out of town to visit and check on her condition. His last weekend visit ended up being 2 weeks as her condition had worsened. Not responding to treatment, he returned with news she had less than a month to live. That was Monday and what doctors said/predicted would be about a month is now updated to a few days.

He's flying out tomorrow to be with her.

During his absence, I've been following his projects (we are in the kitchen remodeling business) and staying late when possible to see the work gets done. My thoughts are to work Saturday and Sunday so I don't fall behind in my obligations.

As they say "It is what it is."
Things will eventually get done.

For everyone in the office and all of his clients who know his situation, are hearts are heavy.

A while back, my old washing machine died. I decided to replace it with an HE (High Efficiency) washing machine. These washers require less soap and less water. I went along with the idea that this new machine would do a better wash and cost less.
For sure we use less detergent, but It takes longer to complete a wash cycle.
I have no way to verify if the water consumption or electrical usage is any different.

Normal settings are used with a 2nd rinse.

Not long after it became clear how significant the difference of using less water really is...
Friction on the clothes.

The photo shows how abrasive my HE washer is to jeans.
Be a frayed (afraid) very a frayed of this.



Those 'were' my favorite jeans...


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My parents were right

Wonder if some scummy violent home invaiding repeat criminal perp should worry more about one sex or the other when breaking into a home, occupied by an elderly resident, armed to the teeth, and knowing how to use it. Hint--It's a loving parent ---or grand parent, with kids visiting.

The really top lawyers and informed judges all suggest it. I've seen it even happen on a court ordered basis. But it is all too rare. Anger, hurt, denial, foolish pride. Sad.

Our non identice (dizygotic) girls are terrific. Very smart, creative, beautiful, caring, etc. They are best of friends, although this was different before teen years. So, I've heard it all about twins---How the have their own language, know each other's thoughts, even at great distances, and so on. Interesting, but not always true.

Or so James Brown sings, so sweetly. But hardly, still, in many places, if we find ourselves in front of a judge for divorce. Yuk!

Unwed early pregnancy, intimate partner abuse, time behind bars, substance abuses, obesity, school dropping out, and lots more. Follow great grannies/dads through many generations and you see it often. Culture? But there are exceptions.

Some people count their blessings based on material wealth. I guess there is nothing wrong with that really.

For me, I count my blessings with my health (very active at 67, still do 100 push up a day), but most especially the love of my children, and my friends.

I have decided to go back and live permanently in California as I am now fully retired.

I will be very close to all my children and grandchildren and live very modestly and simply. Of course, I still hope to travel the world as I am accustomed to and just smell the roses and enjoy nature which I love very much.

My youngest daughter offered to drive with me and I am more than thrilled with this adventure.

We are leaving today, it takes at least two days before we get back home. I will not be able to baby sit this blog but thanks all for your read and or comment if any.



This was taken in Utah at the salt basin.

On top of the mountain covered with salt.





My poor X5 loaded up to the ying yeng.


My addiction, vegetables.
Last week at the Bay Area's Farrners' market. June 12, 2018



At the corner suite of my favorite place Winstar 19th floor by the North Tower, October 2018

today in Oakland airport, my first time to use it, and quite stressed free. I normally fly through San Francisco, because of Delta and United but boy how easy and less crowded Oakland is. Jan. 20, 2019

And that's the Pacific Ocean behind me through the window.
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Taken today 7/20/22