June 5: The Second Chronicle of my Adventures 2018

June 5: The Second Chronicle of my Adventures 2018

Last Saturday was the birthday party for my favorite grandson, Fred (favorite for at least the next couple of weeks until his brother arrives.)  I was invited.  The party was a swim and pizza celebration at a local but not so close pool.  I think it's the county pool but I am not sure of the details since the parental unit of the birthday boy took care of the entry fee for guests and their families.  I, of course, did not expose any unnecessary parts so did not swim. But the water was delicious and the weather was sunny and warm after incessant rain since my arrival on Wednesday.  Boys and girls were invited, although seven is still the age of self-imposed gender segregation.  Boys goofed around during swim periods and during food time.  Girls...well, I have no idea where they were or what they did, other than grand daughter Bea who was loaded with every single possible water gizmo she could carry.  I begged out shortly after I took all the photos I needed, to bask in the coolness of my car on the drive back up the mountain.  

I restarted my regimen of walking three miles a day, at least five days a week.  The walk here is fantastic.  The path from my house to the Sewanee Inn is about one and a half miles on University avenue.  I never tire of the scenery and the architecture surrounding the route.  The few cars that pass me--mostly a police car that passed me twice two days in a row--wave and try to figure out who I am and where I belong.

And for those of you who sent me messages wanting to see where I live, here's a photo.  My hostess is gentle, gracious, loving, inclusive, and very generous--a gift from God.  Start reserving your time to visit after January 2019.  Right now I am looking forward to the Ballees' visit at Christmas.

Keep coming back for more information on my adventures and more photos.  And, keep me in your thoughts and prayers.  I still wish Joe were with me.  I know he approves.