ENRICHED AND MOVING FORWARD

I've had almost continuous company since Dec. 22nd. Yesterday, my brother, Norman left and the house was eerily quiet after a storm of activity. I plopped in a chair and read magazines for about an hour before attempting to do a thing. An article in one of those magazines was about testing stress levels. In short, it claimed that looking at pictures was the best stress reliever among a number of activities. And, of course, I've taken more pictures and looked at more pictures than any other year of my life. Normally, I don't look at Jim's blog before setting out my blog. This time, he called me, and I did. It was pictures he had taken of me. So, in turn, I'm going to post pictures I've taken of Jim.

And, he is such a ham-

 

He actually studies his destinations, works on smooth sailing, and reads directions-twice-before trying a new product.

 

 He is nurturing, and caring and treasures his family and friends.

This is supposed to be a travel blog.  Choosing a life partner and a travel mate, Jim Jaillet has enriched my life as I move forward into 2011.

MILES TO GO BEFORE WE SLEEP, AND WE HAVE PROMISES TO KEEP.

I returned to Murphys and found 28 degree weather. It is unusual for me to make a public declaration about something so personal as choosing a Life Partner, Jim Jaillet. But what can you do when you meet a ramblin' man who prefers to park where the weather is warm, the stars are bright and the voice of a lone coyote his music?
I thought it fitting to review the poem Stop By A Woods On A Snowy Evening..."And miles to go before we sleep, and miles to go before we sleep."
As we assay our golden years; review life's conditions, and find that very rare gift of congenial and joyful partnership...Well then?
I make my pledge to our future together for "...no hand can make the clock strike for me the hours that are passed."And we have promises to keep!