Visited grandson tonight. Had info for him about rehab. Discovered he can only have 2 visits per week and this was his 2nd for this week so he can't have any more visitors until Sunday. and then only one more until the next Sunday. It's probably good for the kids to be locked away from everyone - to get their attention and decide they don't want to be there. He's probably going to rehab in a week or so. He "seems" to be affected by this incarceration. He definitely wants out of there and not to return.
Gorgeous day here. Almost 80 degrees. I want to work on the beach like Wendy is doing! Using my computer looking out on the beach and the ocean. Wow! That would not even feel like work!
Friday, February 29, 2008
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Another day, another $$$
Got a new job today. Some really nice people need organizing and they are paying me to do that. Bob said I can organize everyone but myself! Right! Fabulous weather today. Best time of the year in Tucson. Visited my 15 yr old grandson in Juvie tonight. He's decided drugs are not the best thing and not worth being arrested for and being locked away. Hooray! It finally sunk into his brain! Hopefully, next week he'll go to in-patient rehab for 2 months or maybe less if he learns quickly. It's difficult to know when a teenager is being truthful! :o)
Son Jeff met me at the Racquet Club for dinner before seeing grandson. That is such a great place. However, my membership allows me to go in and have dinner or lunch with my son and granddaughter - I thought that was to make me exercise and get healthy! Gotta work on that.
Would much rather be at the beach with Wendy. What a lovely place! Jim Hightower is coming to Tucson for a fundraiser for the county party. End of April. Y'all come! He's so interesting as a speaker. Last time he was here a couple of years ago, he arrived at the airport sick - Bob picked him up at the airport. I had to cancel 2 interviews for him and he had to shorten his talk at the Loft. He was so sick he spent the night at the hospital and had a medical procedure the next morning. Bob picked him up at the hospital and he stayed at our house resting until Bob took him to the airport in the afternoon. he's quite the trooper! Would not cancel his tour and he felt awful!
The more I read Bill Carter's book the more impressed I am. Just glad that I know he made it out safely.
Prayers welcome for the meeting tomorrow for grandson!
Son Jeff met me at the Racquet Club for dinner before seeing grandson. That is such a great place. However, my membership allows me to go in and have dinner or lunch with my son and granddaughter - I thought that was to make me exercise and get healthy! Gotta work on that.
Would much rather be at the beach with Wendy. What a lovely place! Jim Hightower is coming to Tucson for a fundraiser for the county party. End of April. Y'all come! He's so interesting as a speaker. Last time he was here a couple of years ago, he arrived at the airport sick - Bob picked him up at the airport. I had to cancel 2 interviews for him and he had to shorten his talk at the Loft. He was so sick he spent the night at the hospital and had a medical procedure the next morning. Bob picked him up at the hospital and he stayed at our house resting until Bob took him to the airport in the afternoon. he's quite the trooper! Would not cancel his tour and he felt awful!
The more I read Bill Carter's book the more impressed I am. Just glad that I know he made it out safely.
Prayers welcome for the meeting tomorrow for grandson!
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
I've never been arrested, but. . .
my grandsons are making up for that! 15 yr old darling is in juvie here because of drug abuse. And skipping classes. 18 yr old lived with us last year until his 18th birthday in July because of same. The older sister is in deep shit! I don't even want to think about that. Fortunately, she is not blood-related - step-granddaughter.
Passing an elementary school playground coming home from meeting with 15 yr old's counselor today, I thought about all the problems those children will have in their futures. So many kids don't understand what drugs can do to your brain. It's so different now than when I was growing up. The worst thing that could happen back then was when someone spiked the punch at a party. Today kids can get into terrible mind-altering drugs so easily.
Today's meeting was intake for in-patient care for 30-60 days. He's very rebellious and needs to get over that. Of course, he is only 15. Typical teenager - tell him one thing and he will definitely do the opposite. I just want to shake him and tell him to get over it! Or else he will have a terrible life and health.
So, I'm feeling a little down about this. Like - how much can we do - nothing! He has to want to change. We can't do it for him. He has so much potential, but he doesn't see that.
Other than that, life is good. Found more Hillary bumper stickers at Joan's and just mailed them to Gretchen. They will make her a neat pair of Hillary pants! Hillary did an outstanding job on the debate last night. I was sooo proud!
Back to work!!
Passing an elementary school playground coming home from meeting with 15 yr old's counselor today, I thought about all the problems those children will have in their futures. So many kids don't understand what drugs can do to your brain. It's so different now than when I was growing up. The worst thing that could happen back then was when someone spiked the punch at a party. Today kids can get into terrible mind-altering drugs so easily.
Today's meeting was intake for in-patient care for 30-60 days. He's very rebellious and needs to get over that. Of course, he is only 15. Typical teenager - tell him one thing and he will definitely do the opposite. I just want to shake him and tell him to get over it! Or else he will have a terrible life and health.
So, I'm feeling a little down about this. Like - how much can we do - nothing! He has to want to change. We can't do it for him. He has so much potential, but he doesn't see that.
Other than that, life is good. Found more Hillary bumper stickers at Joan's and just mailed them to Gretchen. They will make her a neat pair of Hillary pants! Hillary did an outstanding job on the debate last night. I was sooo proud!
Back to work!!
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Bisbee is a Fun town!
Bob and I had a fun, relaxing day in Bisbee. Two outstanding tour guides - Wendy last time and Gretchen yesterday. Gretchen took me to see the Sandhill Cranes and that made me and my son Jeff really happy. He's been wanting me to see them. Anyone who wants to can buy into killing these beautiful birds. Jeff's group has been trying to get the Governor to change the laws and not allow the killing. The birds mate for life so if one of the pair is killed, the other doesn't mate - just like ostriches - and so eventually they will all not be able to reproduce. Very sad.
Gretchen is so sweet, kind, lovely, helpful. Just very pleasant to spend time with. The most fun was so many people taking pictures of her Hillary car. Even at the bird sanctuary she got a thumbs up from a man about her car. We talked to people from Fort Worth that took pictures. What fun to ride around in it! We got home just after 8pm to a flashing light for messages and several on my cell phone! I have not listed to the messages yes. I just wanted to enjoy the feeling from a fabulous day in Bisbee and not be interrupted with work. However, today, I have so many deadlines to meet and many very patient people to finish jobs for. . . UGH! I took too many days off enjoying my granddaughter Lili and trip to Bisbee. Now I have to catch up on the work!
Thanks, Gretchen, for a fabulous day!
Gretchen is so sweet, kind, lovely, helpful. Just very pleasant to spend time with. The most fun was so many people taking pictures of her Hillary car. Even at the bird sanctuary she got a thumbs up from a man about her car. We talked to people from Fort Worth that took pictures. What fun to ride around in it! We got home just after 8pm to a flashing light for messages and several on my cell phone! I have not listed to the messages yes. I just wanted to enjoy the feeling from a fabulous day in Bisbee and not be interrupted with work. However, today, I have so many deadlines to meet and many very patient people to finish jobs for. . . UGH! I took too many days off enjoying my granddaughter Lili and trip to Bisbee. Now I have to catch up on the work!
Thanks, Gretchen, for a fabulous day!
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Monday is Gretchen Day!
We're going to see Gretchen in Bisbee tomorrow. Hooray for us! My stepdaughter called from Pennsylvania today and is homesick for Tucson but even more homesick because she loves Bisbee! Arizona, except for Phoenix, has got to be the best place to live! We have the best weather - best people - especially those in Bisbee!
Worked most of today putting together lists for 3 customers. But I took off 2 days to spend with Lili so that's okay! Lili with the big blue eyes and long blond hair.
Worked most of today putting together lists for 3 customers. But I took off 2 days to spend with Lili so that's okay! Lili with the big blue eyes and long blond hair.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
The day with Gabby and Lili!
Okay, here's the update. I've been away from home a lot yesterday and today. Granddaughter Lili, 9 yrs, spent yesterday, last night and today with me so we had to have a blast together. I keep crafts here for her and she loves playing on my desktop and watching my office tv at the same time! She sleeps in there.
We had lunch yesterday at the Racquet Club, played pingpong and tennis, but it was too cold to swim. We shopped at the closing Macys with 80% off! Didn't buy much. Had hot chocolate at home. I'm still reading Bill's book but tonight watched the DVD.
Today, we went to a reception for women for Gabby! What fun. That gal is truly intelligent and nice at the same time. Her hubby Mark was glowing with pride in the back of the room. I reminded her about "Judy Nagle Day" in Bisbee - she thought Gretchen said "Judy Nagle Bill"! Now that's funny! Tonight she and Mark are going to the ranchers in Douglas and will ride horseback near the border tomorrow with the ranchers showing them the problems. She is working on so many big problems - how in the world does she remember everything? She's going to be President some day! I told her about Gretchen's car and that it would someday be a Gabby car. She laughed and said she couldn't imagine having a car for her!!! She did get to see your car and said it is awesome!
Also, Sharon and Jerry Covey were at the reception. Sharon said "Gretchen thinks you're the top." I told her I love all of you gals in Bisbee. You make me feel so special!
Lili had met Gabby and Mark before and she was eager to see them again. Mark is always so kind to her. He has 2 kids.
After the reception, Lili and I returned to the Racquet Club for lunch and tennis and today we could swim. It was quite hot in the sun but the pool water was just perfect. I swam for a few minutes, but then Lili asked me where our towels were! I had forgotten to pick them up at the front desk. So I had to get out, dry off, and get the towels. I didn't get back in the pool, but surely enjoyed the sunshine. There is one court that is a half court where you can play tennis basically with yourself. That's Lili's favorite pasttime.
Then we stopped by the annual Peace Fair to see my son Jeff who was working at the American Friends Service Committee booth - they help prisoners when they have problems. Lili got her face painted and ice cream then I took her home. What a fun time to have with my only granddaughter!
So, you wanted an update - was this boring or what! I lead a pretty nothing life. But I do have some very interesting friends. - like you for instance!! And Gabby!
Had leftover spaghetti and meatballs for supper. Yesterday for lunch at the Club Lili had spaghetti, we had spaghetti for dinner and today at the Club she wanted spaghetti again. Is she Italian???
I'll see Gretchen Monday! Can't wait! Another fun day in Bisbee!
We had lunch yesterday at the Racquet Club, played pingpong and tennis, but it was too cold to swim. We shopped at the closing Macys with 80% off! Didn't buy much. Had hot chocolate at home. I'm still reading Bill's book but tonight watched the DVD.
Today, we went to a reception for women for Gabby! What fun. That gal is truly intelligent and nice at the same time. Her hubby Mark was glowing with pride in the back of the room. I reminded her about "Judy Nagle Day" in Bisbee - she thought Gretchen said "Judy Nagle Bill"! Now that's funny! Tonight she and Mark are going to the ranchers in Douglas and will ride horseback near the border tomorrow with the ranchers showing them the problems. She is working on so many big problems - how in the world does she remember everything? She's going to be President some day! I told her about Gretchen's car and that it would someday be a Gabby car. She laughed and said she couldn't imagine having a car for her!!! She did get to see your car and said it is awesome!
Also, Sharon and Jerry Covey were at the reception. Sharon said "Gretchen thinks you're the top." I told her I love all of you gals in Bisbee. You make me feel so special!
Lili had met Gabby and Mark before and she was eager to see them again. Mark is always so kind to her. He has 2 kids.
After the reception, Lili and I returned to the Racquet Club for lunch and tennis and today we could swim. It was quite hot in the sun but the pool water was just perfect. I swam for a few minutes, but then Lili asked me where our towels were! I had forgotten to pick them up at the front desk. So I had to get out, dry off, and get the towels. I didn't get back in the pool, but surely enjoyed the sunshine. There is one court that is a half court where you can play tennis basically with yourself. That's Lili's favorite pasttime.
Then we stopped by the annual Peace Fair to see my son Jeff who was working at the American Friends Service Committee booth - they help prisoners when they have problems. Lili got her face painted and ice cream then I took her home. What a fun time to have with my only granddaughter!
So, you wanted an update - was this boring or what! I lead a pretty nothing life. But I do have some very interesting friends. - like you for instance!! And Gabby!
Had leftover spaghetti and meatballs for supper. Yesterday for lunch at the Club Lili had spaghetti, we had spaghetti for dinner and today at the Club she wanted spaghetti again. Is she Italian???
I'll see Gretchen Monday! Can't wait! Another fun day in Bisbee!
Monday, February 18, 2008
Bisbee and the Beach House!
Tucson Loves Hillary!
She is so darling in person. Patient with everyone - taking a picture with all of us. Giving such an intelligent, remarkable talk. We have to elect Hillary to clean up after this Bush. She's the only candidate who can do it!
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