Previously, I had indicated that Daughter-in-law Shelby Jr., had back surgery. She did not have a “cage” bracket inserted. She had bone chips grafted to vertebrate to replace worn parts. Serious stuff. Prognosis still good.
I was recently gifted a cluster-puck cookie. I placed it on the kitchen counter. Some cookie monster absconded with the morsel.
Congratulations to Granddaughter Keely. She gave birth to a bouncing baby boy on Dec. 6. I think they named him Jullian Christopher. Now older sister Myla has a brother she can boss around.
Grasshopper No.4 understands the concept of “need versus want”. When you need something, there isn’t much choice. When you want something, discretion is involved. A “want” means spending money somewhat frivolously. Yesterday I met Alexa. No.4 brought Alexa home. She is the person inside an “Echo electronic Wi-Fi” receiver. It looks like a round digital speaker. Alexa gets placed in a room. She is always “on” (i.e. plugged in). She is voice activated. She has direct access to the internet and she can answer almost any question you ask her. You know! Alexa, what is the temperature outside? How do you spell horse-sh–? Important stuff. Alexa is a “want”. I’m waiting for Mr. Frugal (Grasshopper No.4) to explain his unnecessary purchase. I will say that Alexa loves her master unconditionally which is every guys dream. She demands nothing. And you can shut her off. Wait, I’m beginning to understand.
Warm weather. Lower utility bills. Yeah!
Love,
Dad