Hawkeyes!

Back when we were freshmen, Carrie and I decided we should DEFINITELY be some of those die-hard, old lady Hawkeyes, slugging beers and sporting our striped bibs at Kinnick in our 70s.

Care - are we still on for a Hawkeye game day in about 2040, wearing these? We should maybe order some sooner than later.

Anyone else? I'll see if we can get a group discount.

And, yes, I'm aware the Hawks lost their game yesterday and now stand at 9-1. Sob. Still love 'em!

Pumpkin Pride - My Alma Mater

Wow, it’s been a big week for Morton (“Pumpkin Capital of the World”), IL!

First, we had to say goodbye – on Prime Time – to a Mortonite contestant on “The Bachelor.” I’ve never been an avid follower, but felt I had to watch to see what transpired as Natalie vied for Jason’s hand in marriage. Last night she was eliminated, but not before she went on a crazy date ($1 million worth of diamonds on loaner, lear jet and helicopter rides to Vegas, private concert).

Just now, thanks Facebook, I learned that the MHS marching band was one of the 90 organizations taking part in the Inaugural parade! Wow!
http://www.pjstar.com/news/x683056945/Morton-band-off-to-Barack-and-roll

Morton is slowly but surely taking over the world.

Good-bye, Plate

Oh goodness! You are now privy to one of the For-Tax-Purposes photos I take of the treasures I take to Goodwill.

In an attempt (ha!) to functionalize, I've been trying to clear out some of the "stuff" in our house. One such piece was this beautiful (ha!) tray depicting a vacation to the Mayan Riviera back in that far-back era known as "Before Kids."
Do you remember those days? I think I have pictures (and trays) to remind me of them. Twice, BK, Scott and I visited a wonderful all-inclusive resort in Playa del Carmen. At one time we thought (ha!) that we'd make the trip an every-other-year event. Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!

Maybe some day.

For now, I'll just gaze at the digital photo of the tray of our past vacation and be happy that it takes up far less space. And savor the thought that the resort we visited is family friendly, and maybe soon we'll all go back and paint more pottery together.