And the congregation said AMEN, while the faithful few said "Maybe next year!"

My Hoya Hoopla is ended, the Bruins Bad dream lives another year. I'm not going to make excuses. While I don't think Georgetown or UCLA played their best ball games, you have to give credit to Ohio State and Florida. This time of year, you don't have a choice, you have to step it up. No doubt, last evening the Buckeyes and the Gators were best!

I lost another hundred thousand spots in the standings. Thing is, I can't do any more damage. From here on out everyone of my picks is wrong! Man, and I could've used the million dollars!

I'm afraid Monday might not be much of a ball game. I say the Gators by a bunch.

Krl is staying with Trc. To be totally honest, I am enjoying the break. I know Trc does not have extra time in her day, and Krl the patient can be, and is, pretty demanding.
I think that this break is also a good time for Krl and I to see where we are at and where we need or want to go. I don't think either of us are very happy with the present situation. I know of very few people who don't work, volunteer, or do some other fulfilling activity when they are fifty-one years old, and it's been a tough six years since this began.

Contribution! Can you say that?

I'm getting so use to starting over it doesn't even phase me any more! It is appealing to be responsible for only me and my messes! Since Krl left the industrial supply field and the problems she encountered while working at the family business, her self esteem has suffered. This has spread to include anything from work ethic (or lack of it), to domestic activities, to her appearance. I don't believe in kicking a dog when it is down, but I don't believe in going down with the ship. If the boat you're in is taking on water, you bail water and row like the dickens for the shore! Hopefully the person in that boat with you, will assume one of those chores. If not, you'd be better off with no partner or a different one!

Remember I don't want to be the Captain, I want to be Gilligan. (Reference Pat's and my sail boat!)

I have got to go to Petsmart, my three hound girls have been eating like we're having a sale! Also I need a little Tide and some Diet Coke. I have a huge bunch of laundry as I have taken down control central (the patients couch) and am laundering all the quilts and blankets. I'm reclaiming the house! I'm kind of in the mood for a steak too!

Heh, heh. I have been enjoying a few of my favorite staples during Krl's absence. Hot dogs, chili, chips! I'm like a kid in the candy store!

Have a day!

FATHER, thank YOU for opening our eyes. I continue to lift up Pepa for healing.