before we all run away to vermont, here’s a quick update:

- a truck backed up into john’s car, ruining the next couple of weeks for him.

- betsy passed the last part of her cpa exam, so y’know…woo hoo!

- alex bought a new(er) blazer to replace the one that carried john through high school, college, and beyond.  it doesn’t even have a tape deck.

- i have a job and some sort of flu/cold.  i only love one of them.

- mama & papa are taking their one big vacation of the year, and they’re already up in vermont.  papa called me earlier to see how i was doing and to let me know who won bingo last night.  he always knows just what i need to make me feel better.

- the kids & dog will be joining them later this week, to enjoy their long weekend in the rain.