Picaresque

Picaresque is the adjective to describe writings about a common or low character who survives the pitfalls of life through luck or good fortune. My travels, interests, my animals, my photographs, my wonderful friends and family are featured.

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Location: Arapahoe, Wyoming, United States

(Note: Blogs read from bottom to top; scroll down for beginnings, scroll up for most current.) After 30 years in public administration and four degrees, as well as numerous workshops with luminaries in Education and Public Policy, life in a slower lane became a goal. Most recently I have done policy writing and consulting for the Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone Tribes. Mostly, I am just coasting slowly and gently downhill these days-seeking joy where I can find it before the glorious ride ends.

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Valentine's Day


Herding Cats would be a cakewalk next to getting this crowd to plan and execute a plan. But as I told Lori, after the day at the beach turned into a 5:00 p.m. excursion, they seem to be enjoying theselves and that is the point. Some did get to the parade in the morning. Matt's knee was in pain after carrying Audrey home 5 blocks. Some went shopping. The gift bags Grampie left for the little kids did not get distributed until evening and they seemed to provide more than the anticipated ten minute diversion. The dinner menu was flexible and was decided on late in the day. Matt had a plan early on but one person is gluten allergic so the plan was changed to the expensive Fresh Market ka-bobs at about 10 bucks a pop. But they were delicious. Add potato salad, macaroni salad, bread, and Galen and Nan had bought a raspberry cheesecake in Palm Beach. Very excellent tastes if impromptu.

Cheryl shares her materials and know-how in a Valentine making frenzy. Cheryl, Angela and Lori seem engrossed.

Jackson models Ginormous body parts.

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