As our 47th wedding anniversary looms (April 2) and Easter approaches (April 8), it seems that all the Grasshoppers are busy.
Grasshopper No. 1 is headed for Virginia with a diversion to Churchill Downs, the home of the Kentucky Derby. I don’t know what the fascination is with horses, but “to each her own”. Probably lots of pictures.
Grasshopper No. 2 is headed with her troops to the Grand Canyon. It was the one destination that our family missed on our trip to the West Coast 30 years ago. This trip is a combination of seminars in Las Vegas, kids having spring break and the chance to venture to someplace special.
Grasshopper No. 3 is holding down the fort (along with Collin) but Shelby Jr. and Keeley are head for Paris, France. Again spring break comes into play and Keeley graduates from high school in June (and her life begins).
Grasshopper No. 4 “has gun, will travel”. If you hear of any lucrative job positions that are open, he is ready.
Grasshopper No. 5 remains on the tundra in Minnesota and probably will remain there over Easter.
So you see, everybody seems to be on the move or occupied. That is as it should be.
Doesn’t all the traveling cost money? Tax refunds must play a role.
Stay well!
Love,
Dad