Retired in Austin

On this, the last day of 2009, I'm doing what so many others are doing - looking back, trying to make sense of a year that made no sense...

We thoroughly enjoyed our quiet Christmas day - especially in light of the chaos thousands experienced with  storm-disrupted travels. We are...

This blog will be closed Christmas Day to allow the blogger to enjoy the day with his family. See you Monday - and Merry Christmas!

At the Cousins Christmas, some were discussing earliest memories. Barb and I continued that discussion over lunch yesterday, and that got me...

This past Saturday was the Cousins Christmas get-together. This is the evolution of Christmas with my parents - then Christmas with the chil...