Letters to Mom

Hey Mom; I got up, swept and mopped the floor (as usual) and made orange rolls for Jackie for her birthday a couple of days ago.  I then tried to make challah but the oven on warm was TOO warm and I ended up cooking the rising dough instead of it rising.  ARRGGHHH Okay, fine, I'll make gluten free shortbread instead.  That went okay.  They are incredibly dry and not a lot of flavor.  Need to work with recipes and find ones that work. Then I made Kathy's Casserole with Italian and sage seasoning in the meat.  Didn't turn out too bad and Jackie was very surprised and touched that I cooked it just for her.  I also got some banana pudding for her dessert. For her gifting..... she's been saving some money and bought tickets to the solo Alice Cooper concert here in Georgia.  We saw Alice last week with Motley Crue - this one is a solo gig which means 1:50 minutes of Alice!!!  And something special I'm not mentioning yet. Row 4 next to the speakers.  Please, plea

Hey Ma; Got to see Alice Cooper again last night along with Motley Crue (they were headlining, it should have been Alice but it was their farewell tour so, it was cool) It helped with the depression yesterday. Today I'm crashing a little.... okay, a lot.  I know some of that is because rock concerts are exhausting, we give back almost as much energy as those on the stage are putting out. No voice, ears are ringing, my neck is sore and my body is stiff - and we were on the lawn this time!  Killer sound system, even way up in the back my chest was vibrating from the music. A young "family" woman/girl next to us spotted my vest and top hat and asked if I was major into Alice.  Jackie laughed.  The girl was more into Alice than Crue and we rocked heavy! Another woman slightly behind us leaned forward and said she could tell I was listening to every beat, every note and every movement and she appreciated that, she is mega into Bon Jovi and is the same way. It was har

I can't believe the news, Mom.  Robin Williams apparently killed himself.  I sometimes wondered what it was like living with that mind that was always in overdrive.  The world has lost an amazingly talented man. as quoted in Dead Poet's Society O Captain! my Captain! our fearful trip is done, The ship has weather’d every rack, the prize we sought is won, The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting, While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel grim and daring; But O heart! heart! heart! O the bleeding drops of red, Where on the deck my Captain lies, Fallen cold and dead. O Captain! my Captain! rise up and hear the bells; Rise up—for you the flag is flung—for you the bugle trills, For you bouquets and ribbon’d wreaths—for you the shores a-crowding, For you they call, the swaying mass, their eager faces turning; Here Ca

Hey Mama; I realized a week or so ago that Penny hadn't responded to my last letter and sent another. We got a card today from her daughter-in-law saying Penny passed on July 11. I don't ever remember meeting Penny but her passing hurts.  I know how much you treasured your pen pal friendship with her and would talk about everything.  After we lost you she helped with cards and letters, always encouraging us and reminding us how much you loved us.  I took over your position as pen-pal with her. Just kinda sucks like a vacuum when we lose someone. We are loving and missing you, Mom.  we're making major progress in the house and you'd really like the garden.  The colors are amazing and I am so pleased and so is Jackie.  We're getting excited about the concert coming up Saturday night. Alice Cooper and Motley Crue!!!! Of course I and others believe Crue should be opening for Alice but we'll take it.  I can't wait.  He has a new lead female guit