Today was the first Christmas at Kelley Ridge with the Adkins-Wood Family. I think Joe would have been proud, although he probably would not have picked the 9 foot tree. He would have wanted to cut our own. We slept in since we had been to Casey County for Midnight Mass the night before. There […]

We decided to go the Casey County for church tonight. Our tradition had been Midnight Mass at St. Mark for many years. Caitlan and I had frequently sung in the choir. Tonight I made porkchops, and Brendan made delicious mashed potatoes. It was cold and kind of rainy. We got to Sacred Heart in Liberty […]

Two years ago today, I woke to find my dear, precious Joe Wood dead in the bed beside me. Aunt Betty, my model true believer, would call this Joe’s Glory Day. KK and I decided that today should be a party since we decorated Kelley Ridge for Christmas for the first time this year. So […]

Caitlan made it home safe and sound. Brendan and I picked hr up at the airport, and then Brendan, Maria, Kyle, and I all took her out for Mexican at Sol Aztecas. She didn’t have her luggage, but the airlines delivered it to Brendan’s apartment later that night. She did have a hair-raising moment or […]

Now before you think how trite that is, Mondays don’t usually get me down because I am coming off a weekend where I’ve had a break from my work and I am energized. And I was going to complain about the rain until I remembered that it was not freezing rain and that I should […]

You must look at my daughter in England. Click on England Blog link on my main page. Caitlan is at Oxford looking matriculated. I want my sons to post pictures of where they are in their respective cities. Last night I should have done all kinds of business, but I accidentally started watching FATHER OF […]

I knew I had to start blogging again because I so expect Caitlan to do so when she goes to England. I miss more frequent entries from both my sons, but I can’t rag them when I post even less frequently. I have used si-kus such as, “I’ll start when KK leaves,” or “When things […]

First I slept for 12 straight hours (from 6:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.). I think the last time I did that was before Brendan was born. I awoke, took a great shower at Brendan and Maria’s apartment where they have an awesome shower head. Read my magazine and checked my mail on line. Had a […]

After a particularly hectic day at school (we are getting ready for our three day middle school trip to Indy/Cincy), Ian and I ventured to G-town College for a senior banquet with Caitlan. The food wasn’t great, but KK looked beautiful. I was glad Ian was with us. Baccalaureate was in the chapel. Our speaker […]

Breakfast with the Groupies at Cracker Barrel. Visit with Alyx at 4th Street where she told me she is moving back to the Keep. I’ll miss her. Clean-up of porch at 4th St. Help middle school parents with yard sale–leftovers went to Cabrini Closet, our thrift store. Watch the Derby. Exciting finish. Not as exciting […]