BOOK: DOGS OF BABEL

I just finished this book given to me by my recent house guest. She didn't say much about it, just "Read it." O-k-a-a-a-y. It is written in the first person from the man's point of view which is interesting since the author is a woman and has a way out there experiment that he is trying to pull off. Most interesting is his perspective of the relationship he has with his wife.

ANNIVERSARY OF ANOTHER SORT

This is an anniversary that probably only I care about, but it was one year ago today that my life changed so dramatically. It was one year ago today that we thought we were living a normal life. Then at 6:30 in the morning, I had that first seizure in my foot. That was the beginning of it all. The first symptom that something was wrong. The first trip to the emergency room. The first stay in the hospital. The first tests to be done. The phone wires started lighting up but there was no news to report because no one knew what was wrong. Today is the anniversary of the beginning of it all.

One year later where are we now? So much has happened and it is all so positive. Most importantly from my perspective... I'm feeling great and we are all living on the west coast. The rest of the details are insignificant. I'm starting on a new career path and trying to live life to the fullest each day which is all any of us can do.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY PETER & DAFNA

Happy Anniversary to you both as you celebrate 32 years together! Hope you have a great celebration and a wonderful and productive trip.

NEW START

I am officially registered for the fall quarter of classes with 12 units and best of all.....IT IS ALL ONLINE!! I am so excited to be getting a new start. When all is said and done, I will have an Associate's degree as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) as well as a Coding Specialist Certificate. Who could ask for more? The program does take two years to complete, but I think it will be well worth it in the end as this appears to be a growing field. Why didn't I do this 20 years ago?

A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS

Just finished this second book by the author of 'The Kite Runner' and really enjoyed it too. It was difficult to get through certain parts as the author's descriptions make you feel like you are right there with Miriam and Laila as they walk the difficult journey of their lives.
Another great read.

PORT TOWNSEND

Spent a glorious day in Port Townsend with my friend Mary Jane, Abbie and Kol and shopped and shopped and shopped.

FUN VISITOR

We have had a great visit with Mary Jane here. We have explored most of Kitsap County and especially the shopping in Old Town Silverdale and Poulsbo. It's been fun just hanging out and catching up on all the gossip from Rohnert Park and of course, some things never change.

Mary Jane loved Button!!!!

BUTTON TURNS 3

Button is so happy to get a new toy
for her birthday. Such a GREAT dog!!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

Happy Anniversary
Iris and Rick
37 years
Congratulations!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY IRIS

Happy, Happy Birthday
Wish we were there to
help you celebrate!

'WIN' AT BOWLING

Jennifer, the Director of Able Opportunities and one of
the masterminds of the WIN program is chatting with
Reid's dad on the left and showing her best bowling form

on the right. Kol and Donna were on their best bowling games too.