Hey, billybob:

It's always nice to see you in here... and to find out what's going on over your way.

We had a great weekend here in Derby (Darby, to you.) We heard some great singing (and did some) Sunday afternoon and yesterday we had an impronptu family gathering at the house. I went out in the morning and bought some fixin's and baked up a double batch of baked ziti, which along with barbequed chicken, salad, garlic bread and watermelon made a nice, light meal. It's always good to have family here. Ruth grew up in Brooklyn, so her side or our family is all around us. Long ago, they become my family, too. Ruth is a wonderful cook but as you women know, after you've prepared yout ten thousandth meal, the pleasure starts to wear thin. I raised two sons alone so I like to cook, and so far no one has complained about the food. Ruth does at least as much as I do in welcoming guests, so we make a great team. There's no "his" or "hers" when it comes to our relationship. Just ours. Same with our family and friends. They are all "ours."

We also honored those who have given their lives in the endless wars we've lived through. We didn't want the day just to be a cook-out.

Jerry