February 2012

February has been a quiet month for Cindy and me. With Obama’s energy policy gouging our wallets, we stayed close to home. We visited the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, experienced the Spring Remodel & Landscape Show, and took a CPR class. We ate out once (Othello’s) and listened to live jazz at our favorite wine bar (Vin Dolce) in Edmond. We attended one funeral, Cindy’s cousin, Sharon Dunn. We celebrated one birthday. My niece, Simone, turned 17 on February 2^nd. Happy Birthday, Simone!

A glaring Winnie!

Cold northern winds gave us the chance to have the pets curl onto our laps, watch our favorite shows (Mentalist, Person of Interest, Big Bang and Mike & Molly) and old movies that we borrow from the library, read the Wall Street Journal, and post current events to Facebook, Twitter and Google+. My civic duty is to remind the public that we need a new president in 2012 … ~… and to remind myself that my father was a wise man when he quipped, “It was better when it was worse.”

 

Milder weather offered an opportunity to pick up the neighbors’ leaves in our back yard, and to spend some time in the garage roasting coffee.

While February brought us St. Valentine’s Day (an exchange of cards and gifts and a splendid dinner from Chef Cynthia), it also brought us Ash Wednesday, which renews our spiritual journey. At Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, we have been attending a class on Galatians. Cindy reads several devotionals and I have been reading The Book of Concord.

We continue to eat healthy foods and exercise. Cindy continues to study for her new career as a personal trainer and recently created a website to attract new customers. Take a look if you haven’t yet. And if you are in California, you might way to support World Neighbors Work of Women.

America's Favorite Rancher: Ronald Reagan

In March, I turn 55 years old. Diet and exercise are more important today than ever before. I have been able to push my one hour distance to 5.5 miles, and ran an 8½ minute mile the other day. Together we do the Les Mills Pump routine.  More important than our physical fitness is our spiritual welfare. We continue our daily devotionals and pray for family and friends. If you are reading this, know that you are in our prayers.