Say What?

Rachel and Drew had to wait 363 days for their wedding reception but by all accounts, it was worth it. (Due to the pandemic, they felt it best to wait a year before hosting a large gathering.) It was an outdoor event and the threat of rain had us checking our phones for updates in the days and hours preceding the big event. Thankfully, lingering rain showers exited the area later in the morning and the winds quieted to a whisper, making for a really nice day/night of celebration. (Thanks to Rachel's father for the group photo.) Drew's brother Colton gave a nice speech as did Rachel's BFFL and partner in crime, Camille. I didn't get Colton's words on video but I was able to get Camille's. She did great! I put together a collection of photos from the event— here's a link .  I know I'm biased but this was by far the most fun I've had at a wedding reception. All of the planning and work that went into putting it on paid off nicely. And what a perfect

Yesterday was the anniversary of an important day for me. September 3rd, 2015 was easily the most significant day of my life . It was the day my mother died, the day the hearing in my left ear returned, and the day I retired.  The past 7 years have flown by at a disturbingly fast pace, leaving me with an anxious feeling about what that means for my remaining years and how they will fly by at an even faster clip. I know it's why I stay as active as I do, trying to get the most from every day given to me. Now more than ever, I cherish my life and its countless blessings and the life lessons I've learned along the way. August 29th, 2022 will be another memorable day for me going forward but for a much lesser reason than those mentioned above. It was the day I carded my first ace while golfing! I was with Steve last year when he scored a hole-in-one on the 173-yard, 6th hole at Bellwood Oaks in Hastings. I recall how I seemed to be more excited for him than he was for what he'd