Here we are about half way through September and half way to October 2021

 TERRY

I was awake at 5:30 and to my surprise Terry started talking to me.  Well after a bit of house keeping I just could not feel tired so I got up and to my surprise the papers were here already.  At 6:00 I noticed Terry had her phone in her hand but now it is quiet in the bedroom and no light so I do not know if she is sleeping or trying to sleep again. Either way for me it is an early start to the day!

Not much to say this morning.  I will follow up kind of on my weekend which included a lot of trips down memory lane.  Terry and I traveled over 50,000 miles pulling our tiny camper so yes there are many many pictures.  Just a few today.

We did not get real close to either one BUT I would have been most comfortable getting up close and personal with the little guy on the top.  I have another picture of the bottom grizzly and his claws looked like they could have done some heavy damage in a fight!  The little guy on top maybe would have been up for a play around!

This is the iconic arch that gives the Arches National Park its name.  I had to kind of climb up some steep trails as we were losing sunlight to get the picture.  Pretty interesting and fun.

I had read a story about the Great Wall of China and on a whim I asked Terry if she wanted to see it.  Here response was "IF I can have a glass of wine on it" so started out China trip which was now several years ago.  The wall--worth seeing for sure.

OK so it is not Dave's birthday month BUT it is the month of Marlys/Dave's wedding.  I would say little Dave was a cutie but not so much with the beard I would say!!!  I have said it before but will say it again Dave was one super guy.  I would add that as I recall siblings and in-laws each and everyone is special in so many ways.  Another way to say things is all the siblings were/are keepers and there is not an out-law among the in-laws.  Maybe I did not say things in a great way but I love each and every one of them.

What the heck is one to do now.  I am up.  I have read the Naples paper and the WSJ.  I have blogged for the day and it is STILL dark outside!  

I could get into my tasks for the day but to be honest I do not have any in mind!  I am going to read some scripture and then maybe, just maybe pick a few things up in the den and living room.  I have a legit reason to NOT work as I do not want to wake Terry up!!!  

Wait a second.  I still have some FP left so I may read some of the news on the computer.  Regardless of what I do next here we are into another full week in September.  September is actually kind of a special month for me as each year passes I give thanks for retirement.  It has now been 14 years since I had students in September and I am thankful for each year.  I know that many people have long long retirements but I also know people who retire and not long afterwards pass away so THANKS.