A Blissful Friday Night

Many people I know live for Friday nights. Party night--celebrate the end of a hellish week at work--visit with friends, seen and be seen. I'm an oddity--I live for Friday nights but in a different way--a night to celebrate the end of a hellish week--but not to see friends, not to be seen--sitting in my Lazy Boy chair, feet up, supper eaten, dishes done, laptop or book at the ready. Ah, beer? Oh yeah. I have little energy come Friday nights. Is my life exciting? Not to some of my friends, but for me, my life and Friday nights are just fine.

Growing Older

As I relax this Easter Sunday and ponder yet another birthday around the corner, I find I have much to look forward to. My youngest daughter just donated 10 1/2 inches of her lovely locks to the Locks of Love charity on her 4th birthday (the 18th of March), my oldest just celebrated her sweet 16 on St. Patrick's day, my 47th is tomorrow and our 8th wedding anniversary (2nd marriage) is in a week.

Discussions today centered around our new camper and items we have yet to purchase so it is properly outfitted. I need to get in gear and begin making reservations for our summer vacation. We're thinking of the Black Hills in South Dakota. I'm really looking forward to it! I hope my oldest is too. She's not into the history thing, but photo opportunities keep her happy.

Happy Easter Waukesha--despite the 13 inches of snow that dumped on us Friday night (March 21st), I feel like spring is right around the corner! Woo Hoo! (2nd snowiest winter in the history of SE Wisconsin!)

Life Comes to a Standstill in Wisconsin

Well, it is official. Brett Favre announced his retirement today. Life as we know it in Wisconsin came to a screeching halt. I purposely didn't watch the news because every other newsworthy item will pale in comparison. On the drive home, one station announced they would have special Brett coverage until 7 p.m., then come back to special coverage at 9 p.m. What the hell?!! I get it--he was a great player, but come on! They guy didn't die?! They keep calling him the best player in Packers history....hello - what about Bart Starr? Starr won more MVP titles and won more championships. OK Brett set records, but keep in mind, other QBs haven't played as many years either!

I tell you what. I'm a diehard Packer fan--my e-mail address begins with "iluvpackers" but this is too much!

My hat is off to you Mr. Favre. You made us all very proud to be a cheesehead. I don't remember the glory days of the 60's because I was too young, but I will remember the past decade with great fondness. I hope you enjoy your retirement and your time with Deanna and the girls. They've supported you all these years, now it is your turn to support them.