Several weeks ago the Packers indicated that their major worry was “peaking” at the right time as they enter the playoffs. Peaking? They’re talking about peaking? How about just winning one more game?
Previously I had mentioned that Grandson Dominic received awards at his year end high school football banquet. One award was for “Lineman of the Year”. The second award was for being the best “team” player. I understand Dominic also gives acceptance speeches.
Our Country is adjusting to people living into their eighties. People work very hard to make sure Grandma and Grandpa don’t move into their house as they get older. So we have retirement communities. We have assisted care. We have nursing homes. What did my family do 60 years ago? My family owned the City Club which at one time had been a restaurant, tavern, barbershop, pool hall and yes, a hotel. So as my Great Grandparents aged, they came to live at the City Club because they could have their own accommodations. My Grandpa Chalk’s folks, Elmer and Addie May lived out their final 10-15 years at the “Club. My Grandma Myrna’s folks, John and Mary lived into their 90’s at the Club. My Mom’s dad, Jiggs, lived at the Club after his wife died. So, they answer to what did we do years ago, “we took elderly family members in”.
My family tradition means children take care of their revered elders. That is your Mom and Me. Revered. So our future does not include a retirement community, assisted care or nursing home. My kids will be fighting to see “who gets him (me)”! Is this a great tradition or what. I get my choice of Minneapolis, Madison, Sheboygan, or Appleton. There go my dreams of Fort Meyers, Florida.
I smell a fresh pot of Chili. It just seemed right!
Love,
Dad