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Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Friday Letter - 12/14/10
The past week has been a busy one in the middle of several busy ones, but more than anything, it has been an opportunity to celbrate Tracy. Last Saturday, in San Antonio, she was hooded with her Master of Science in Organizational Leadership, and I am so proud of her.
On Wednesday, we drove to Tulsa (a drive we made for Thanksgiving, and will make again for Christmas) and spent the night with Win and Rob. On Thursday, we picked up Tracy's Dad and drove to San Antonio. On Friday, we were joined by Win and Rob, Vita (Tracy's Dad's wife), Tracy's Mom and her husband. So, there were 4 couples total. On Saturday, we all attended the graduation ceremony (not counting Tracy, who was involved) and had a wondrful meal at a Belgian restaurant to celebrate. On Sunday, we drove back home, dropping off Oklahoma family on the way, finally falling into bed exhausted (after watching The Amazing Race finale -- thank you very much, DVR). The next day I drove 10 hours to Kentucky. Blech.
I am extremely proud of Tracy for her degree. Mom always said that education and experiences are things that can never be taken away from us. On the other hand, not to go all Wizard of Oz, but the degree really is just a symbol of the inherent intelligence that Tracy has. It's also a symbol of the significant persistence that she showed in pursuing it. She was the first person to finish this program entirely online, and I think she faced additional challenges as the faculty figured out how to handle her situation.
So, CONGRATULATIONS, TRACY! I LOVE YOU!
On Wednesday, we drove to Tulsa (a drive we made for Thanksgiving, and will make again for Christmas) and spent the night with Win and Rob. On Thursday, we picked up Tracy's Dad and drove to San Antonio. On Friday, we were joined by Win and Rob, Vita (Tracy's Dad's wife), Tracy's Mom and her husband. So, there were 4 couples total. On Saturday, we all attended the graduation ceremony (not counting Tracy, who was involved) and had a wondrful meal at a Belgian restaurant to celebrate. On Sunday, we drove back home, dropping off Oklahoma family on the way, finally falling into bed exhausted (after watching The Amazing Race finale -- thank you very much, DVR). The next day I drove 10 hours to Kentucky. Blech.
I am extremely proud of Tracy for her degree. Mom always said that education and experiences are things that can never be taken away from us. On the other hand, not to go all Wizard of Oz, but the degree really is just a symbol of the inherent intelligence that Tracy has. It's also a symbol of the significant persistence that she showed in pursuing it. She was the first person to finish this program entirely online, and I think she faced additional challenges as the faculty figured out how to handle her situation.
So, CONGRATULATIONS, TRACY! I LOVE YOU!
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Friday Letter - 9/19/10
Well, it's been a good weekend. Yesterday was the Rocheport Wine Stroll. This annual event offers folks the opportunity to pay a flat fee, get a wine glass, then wander around from store to store (mostly antique stores) trying wines from different wineries. It is The Event in town.
However, we have sort turned it into The Anti-Event at our house. Most locals choose to do one of two things during the weekend -- help local merchants sell things, pour wine and distribute snacks, or leave town altogether. Although it is just one Saturday evening, it gets VERY crowded. Tracy and I, however take a third option -- we sit on our balcony, have some drinks and watch everyone walking around town. People check in right next to our house, and folks in line will talk to us, or ask us where to go, and we try to be as charming as possible. This year, we were joined by our friends Candy and Alan, who were perhaps more charming yet.
The Stroll was interrupted this year by a lot of rain, but folks still seemed to have a really good time. A local friend stopped by as the evening was slowing down and we went inside the house for a bit. Then, after Alan and Candy had returned home to their kids, Tracy and I went down the the General Store which had more dancing than I had ever seen in that small place. The band was great, including a young man who played the electric violin beautifully, including plucked like a guitar. It was great fun.
If you're free next year, come join us.
However, we have sort turned it into The Anti-Event at our house. Most locals choose to do one of two things during the weekend -- help local merchants sell things, pour wine and distribute snacks, or leave town altogether. Although it is just one Saturday evening, it gets VERY crowded. Tracy and I, however take a third option -- we sit on our balcony, have some drinks and watch everyone walking around town. People check in right next to our house, and folks in line will talk to us, or ask us where to go, and we try to be as charming as possible. This year, we were joined by our friends Candy and Alan, who were perhaps more charming yet.
The Stroll was interrupted this year by a lot of rain, but folks still seemed to have a really good time. A local friend stopped by as the evening was slowing down and we went inside the house for a bit. Then, after Alan and Candy had returned home to their kids, Tracy and I went down the the General Store which had more dancing than I had ever seen in that small place. The band was great, including a young man who played the electric violin beautifully, including plucked like a guitar. It was great fun.
If you're free next year, come join us.
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