Just stopping by to put on a new pot of coffee. This must be September. Everything is up and running all at once, and I'm not even going to school. Last nioght I had Men's Chorus practice... a 45 minute drive each way. Tonight, We're having our first Gospel Messengers practice since last spring... another 45 minute drive each way. I was asked to make the same 45 minute drive tomorrow night, but declined because Thursday and Friday, Ruth's brother and sister-in-law are going to be here and there's too much preparation to do. lRuth has already been cooking up a storm, and I';ll start this afternoon, making a batch of healthy lasagna (for me and whoever wants to try it) and arterty clogging, fattening, high carbohydrate lasagna for the carefree. Saturday, I'm singing with the Men's Chorus at a special program where all the sick and shut-in members of our church are transported to the church for a service and a concert. Another 45 minute drive each way. Sunday, the Men's Chorus sings at 8 a.m. for another 45 mnute drive each way.

If I keep this up, I'll be as busy as Ron Davies. By the way, where you been hiding yuourself, Ron? We miss you at the table.

Jerry