Rest vs Unrest

Good morning, my friend. It's well before 4am and here I am sitting at the keyboard. Not sure what's going on but getting a restful night's sleep is becoming a rarity. Maybe it's the nature of change. Are you in control or is someone or something else the boss. I want my Lord to be the boss. But it's always a challenge. The good news is the first ten pounds have departed. I was really out of control. I even hit 250 pounds without an NFL player's contract! Now I'm back in the high 230's and am on a mission. 20 pounds at least before the big train ride. Trying to do something about being so "sick and tired of being sick and tired." I'm fortunate I can organize such a wonderful trip. It's going to be a memorable one. Today I visit an attorney to construct the rules and understanding. Right now, twelve guests are confirmed out of twenty. Check out American Railway Explorer and look at the California and the Kansas. These are the private varnish we will call home for three days and two nights while we journey from Los Angeles to Denver. Hopefully, we can execute the plan without a hitch. I'll keep you posted, my friend.

Checkin' In ... I've Been Gone for a Long Time

Hello my friend. I'm back but barely. It's been far too long. I'd like to say I will visit more often but I won't mislead or over commit. But, I'm back. In the interim, I turned 65 years old. Can't believe it, but I'm a fading senior. My health is scaring me. Over weight, fatigue and lack of fitness remain important issues. I really did myself no favors by allowing an additional ten pounds to accumulate. In fact, I touched an all time record two weeks ago. Weighed in at 250 pounds! If I didn't know better I would say I have a death wish. I have too much to do this summer. Especially, my surprise to Pearl. As the weeks proceed, I will tell you more. But, suffice it to say, it's going to be a "happening." Right now, I am struggling with too many homes and not enough time to use them. I still have homes in Glen Ellyn, Saugatuck, Stuart, and a small cabin in Dexter, Kansas. I have to downsize and soon as the expenses continue unabated. Lauren is doing fine both professionally and personally. Patrick is beginning to grow up. He dropped out of Iowa but is now working full time for a media company in Chicago. Not sure, if he understands the gravity of his decision not to graduate. But, as long as he's happy and self-sufficient, I can handle it. Pearl's doing fine. She's the best thing that has happened to me in a long time. We connect, in almost all ways. I worry about blending our families but distance will allow the issue to remain unimportant. Today is National Prayer Day so I am attending an event in downtown Stuart at noon. So I better close. I'll be back, soon.