This has been great growing weather for raspberry plants. We are promised a little rain tomorrow. Those little “plants of promise” are looking good. Yum!
In the next two weeks, Grandson Grant graduates from 8th grade (I think they call it middle school). Whoa! Where does the time go? Four more years and he’ll graduate Middleton High School. Congrats to the “big guy”.
I am determined to keep the air conditioner turned off as long as possible. Today’s temperature of 80 degrees really tested my patience. When the air conditioner turns on, it sounds like a hovercraft or a low flying helicopter. It sucks so much electricity, all the households along Lake Michigan experience dimming lights.
Sometimes big problems are not what they seem. When I was working 12-15 years ago, I bought a very high quality watch. It was supposed to be a “life time” investment. A month ago I pulled out the “stem” to change the date and the stem came off in my hand. I don’t think that is good. My first thought was, “there goes my investment”. I was prepared to buy a new Seiko. If I “cheaped” out, I could settle for a Timex. I took my Longines timepiece to a local watch repair specialist. He ordered a couple of minor parts and my total bill came to $30. I salvaged a pretty nice watch. I need all the luck I can get.
My next big decision revolves around golf. Last year I injured my psoas muscle (I pronounce it “sore ass” muscle) that winds it’s way through my right hip. Grasshopper No.2 adjusted the back trauma but it took 3 months for my hip, leg and back to feel good again. I admit that I am really scared to temp fate by swinging a golf club again. For a few hours of pleasure on the golf course, I could have another “sore ass” for the summer or forever. The question is “can my life exist without golf”. Hell, Tiger Woods can survive without golf, so can I. Stay tuned.
In summary, my life revolves around anticipating raspberry crops, graduations, managing my electric bills, salvaging a nostalgic timepiece, and health issues. Retirement has it’s issues. I used to worry about stockholders return on investment, increased sales and firing some a–hole that always made my life miserable.
Enjoy the weather. Summer is around the corner. Do your favorite outdoor things. At worst, you could take in a Milwaukee Brewer game and watch Trevor Hoffman give up 3 runs in the last inning helping them lose.
Love,
Dad