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Rochester.A beautiful evening downtown — the two of us. This is the old City Hall now converted into classy apartments (which I’d love to see!). I love these light fixtures! There are two, one on each side of the steps. They really create atmosphere on the street.Kirk and I had an awesome date night tonight. … Read More

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Working from the “back” office . . .This is one of my favorite places to be in the summer, especially in the evening as the sun is going down. Last night I spent a couple hours out here working on a plan for the new church office. I think I’ve found something that will work, … Read More

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Now that’s a Lofty idea! Loft complete. First apartment questions for dad.Kirk finished the barn loft tonight. Danae got her apartment “defects” report list done on line. I worked on the church office design (so far 3 hours of work on it). I’m hungry with coffee jitters. Tomorrow is my annual “show & tell” doctor … Read More

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Happy 21st Birthday Nate !! This handsome guy is our favorite son and brother! He is celebrating his 21st birthday in style — in Paris !! If you are lucky enough to know Nate, you already know that he is amazingly patient with young children. Kids flock to Nate — and hang on him, and … Read More

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First one in!Or as Danae would say, “first ‘person’ in”. Because Gabby has been in the pool several times already. Kirk, Danae and I had just finished rolling up/cleaning the solor cover, and skimming the pool when Danae made the decision to jump in with her clothes on . . . to claim the “first … Read More

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Girl stuff.Margarita’s & appetizers on the patio. A walk. A glass of wine and some card making. Break for more appetizers & then some “Guitar Hero”. Back to making cards. Bedtime at 2:30 a.m. A sleepover. Brenda’s hubby is out-of-town. My hubby is out-of-town (golfing & baseball with friends). My kids are all…you guessed it, … Read More

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Happy (77th) Birthday Dad! Forget the beer, sometimes all it takes is a diet coke to get him a little goofy! But when it comes to being dad & grandpa, he is the best!Hope your day was as wonderful as you dad! Know that we all wish we were with you to celebrate. I’m sure … Read More

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It’s not easy to get Kirk to go shopping. Somehow I convinced him that tonight was a good time to go find him a couple new dress shirts and ties. Let me tell you, he was WAY over do for some new ones. We were all getting tired of seeing him in the same blue … Read More

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Good evening. No, really, I had a good evening. No housework, no yardwork. Just doing stuff I like to do. Like cooking, eating outdoors, spending time with family…and friends. Guitar playing (not by me). Candlelit evening. A fire. The grillmaster cooking our yummy Spiedies! Danae’s friend, Aria playing guitar. …and singing. romantic songs CandlelightThere are … Read More

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Try it, you’ll like it . . . Have you ever had Caviar? Calamari? Pickled Herring? Brussel Sprouts? Frog legs? I’ve tried all of the above, but not an Anchovy.While in Uptown last Saturday we had lunch at Figlio in Calhoun Square. You should go there. The decor is swanky and the food is amazing. … Read More