Time for an update...............

It's often said that "no news is good news" and that's pretty much how it is here.  May and June, each year, are my "body improvement" months when I have appointments with my eye doctor, dentist, dermatologist and general practitioner for my annual tuneups. 

Added to that little Bella has been visiting her doctor more often.  Besides her heart problem, she has a dislocated knee on one hind leg caused by arthritis so now we're calling her "hop-a-long" because she has a hard time putting pressure on her leg. 

We're all definitely showing the signs of old age, but when I complained to my doctor about all the little quirky things that age has caused, she said "but, isn't that a good thing?"  Well, yes................ I've reached old age and that definitely IS a good thing.

Portland, this time of year really rocks with the Rose Festival.  Today's parade was estimated to have 100,000 viewers, even though the high temp today was in the 90s.

I decided to go to the Farmer's Market instead so we've been home enjoying our air conditioner and the fresh caught salmon, berries and veggies that I bought at the market this morning.

Roger's busy cramming for two final exams and a ten page essay so that means that Bella and I can do "girl things".  Tomorrow we're looking forward to an early dinner with Allison at River Front.

We're told that temps will be in the high 80s and low 90s for the next week so it's time to get all the white stuff out of the closet!

In May and June we've celebrated the birthdays of very special people - Lori on May 19th, Helia and Pam today on June 6.

YES - I Know...................... That.............

I am adorable..........................

Precious ZOEY is already TWO Months Old !

Little Zoey's personality just SPARKLES.  

She's two months old as of June 1st.  

Check out the belly laugh on the second photo.  Maybe her nick-name should be "Happy".......................

Roger's latest painting in his "Wild Nature" series............

This is the third painting in Roger's series of wild nature themed paintings.  This was done on hand made paper using acrylic inks.

MAY 24th - In Memory

Seven years - 4:00 a.m. on a Saturday morning.  The day I had to start a new life without the man who loved me for more than 50 years.

He will live in my heart until it's my turn to die.  Rest in peace, Dear Gary.

BEING MORTAL

"Being Mortal" is a must read for anyone over the age of 50.  The author is physician, Atul Gawande.  He discusses the importance of, not only living a good and fulfilling life, but also living a good life all the way to the end.  It's a book that will lead to a conversation between mid-age adults with their aging parents.  As one of these "old ones", I believe that it's my obligation to ensure that my life and my death will be on my terms and this book definitely provides the guidelines.

The Ultimate GIRL'S DAY.............

Yes, Allison and I experienced the perfect day (at least, for us).  We started with lunch at Marcos in Multnomah Village - Allison had a shrimp Louie and I had a Southwestern salad.

Across the street there's a small farm stand.  Today they featured fresh Oregon asparagus, fresh picked strawberries and beautiful peonies.  Farm fresh eggs were only $5 a carton so we ended up with an arm full of wonderful fresh things.

Our next stop was to a pet store where we stocked up with goodies for our puppies and then the "ultimate"

YES, you guessed it - - - - - - COSTCO !!!!

Allison said that she "didn't really need anything" but I saw a really full cart full when we exited.

Roger is happy - fresh organic chicken, fresh wild King salmon, fresh fruit and a few extras..............

Life is GOOD.......................................