Back from Florida

I arrived back from Florida late last night. I got to spend quality time with my parents, my nephews, my sister and her husband. My old friend from childhood, Peggy, came to dinner at my parents and we had a wonderful visit. And of course, my parents’ cat, Nella, and my sister’s dog, Max, were there for me to spoil.

Max is the sweetest, most sensitive boy. I am crazy about him and miss him terribly when I have to come home. He gets depressed when I leave. He wouldn’t even wag his tail for me when I said goodbye.

I am not a cat person, but I am in love with Nella. She has wonderful markings, don’t you think? She is 11 years old and doesn’t look it. I should ask her for some beauty tips. As she has matured she has become more affectionate – we all like that!

Tropical storm Fay left her mark on the beach:

My sister (that’s her in the photo) tells me that the beach is normally missing all this seaweed.

The water was very choppy and it stormed off and on all week.

My nephews are terrific swimmers. They swim for the Clearwater Aquatic Team. Do you notice anything about this scoreboard?

Yes, there are two scoreboards (both donated by my sister and brother-in-law) one named after our parents and one named after my brother-in-law’s parents.

All in all, I had a lovely time but am happy to be back home. I start a new coaching job this week – doing a little work on a production of Sweeney Todd. Love that musical.

More later.