Well, there was the wonderful trip to Hawaii. Then the summer turned into “moving the kids.” We came back, had a wonderful wedding celebration with Michelle and Nic, and then went through things in the basement so that Ian could gather his stuff into one room before returning to Hawaii for the last time. We made several trips to Louisville to get Caitlan moved into her apartment in Old Louisville, a street away from Kyle. She’s in the second floor of a 100+ year old “Painted Lady.” Her nice landlady lives downstairs, and her roommate, Christi, is back from India. So they are settling in, and I think we got all the big stuff moved up narrow winding staircases, including a mattress and box springs, couch and love-seat, and washer and dryer! Thanks to Ian, Kyle and buddies, Mamma and Pappaw, and Alice and Chris! Caitlan is also settling into her job at E-On as an energy market analyst. We had a really fun picnic at Kelley Ridge with lots of friends and family, and then I started back to school, still as the librarian at two elementaries in Marion County. During the week, I’ve been staying with Mom at the Valley and enjoying her company. Greggie Brown is now there permanently–his condition doesn’t allow travel. He continues to get thinner and looks old and weak, but he still gets up to greet me about 75% of the time when I pull in . Mom and I have enjoyed the Olympics–she is hooked on beach volleyball.Last week we took in a Boyle County 8th grade football game and got to see Clint “the Biscuit” Hellyer return a punt with a tremendous touchdown run. He plays both safety and tight end and can actually catch the ball. Exciting times ahead. We’re looking forward to some of Cole’s games as well. Ian breezed through on a weekend, renting a truck and cleaning his stuff out of the basement. He’s moved into his apartment in Wilmington, NC and is enrolled in pre-req chemistry and biology classes. Brendan and I talk about once a week. He enjoys Portland (too much), has a new significant other named Kara, and new gaming buddies. Jeanne, Caitlan, Holly and I intiated the “MOMMIES AND GIRLIES SOCIETY,” a.k.a. the “MG’s” with a toast and a viewing of MAMMA MIA! together. So much fun!
I still don’t know whether to sell Kelley Ridge–the drive is a significant obstacle to the kind of “greener” lifestyle I want to move toward. “It’s a PUZZLEMENT.” I have talked to a realtor, so the ball in in motion–but will the pass be incomplete or intercepted? Every day–an adventure, a mystery, a gift.

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