Daughter Kerri turns 25

Wednesday, March 13th after work I drove to Fremont to meet up with my daughter Kerri, her boyfriend Nick and friends Michaela, Rachel and Joan to eat Sushi and celebrate her 25th birthday. Congratulations Kerri. Have a wonderful year.

Marymoor Park, Redmond on Saturday March 15th

Today was the Ides of March. (The soothsayer's warning to Julius Caesar, "Beware the Ides of March," has forever imbued that date with a sense of foreboding. But in Roman times the expression "Ides of March" did not necessarily evoke a dark mood—it was simply the standard way of saying "March 15." Surely such a fanciful expression must signify something more than merely another day of the year? Not so. Even in Shakespeare's time, sixteen centuries later, audiences attending his play Julius Caesar wouldn't have blinked twice upon hearing the date called the Ides. Taken from the Ides of March website.) That might be more information than you wanted...but there it is.

It was raining as I drove to Redmond this morning. Thankfully as we began our walk around the park and Lake Sammamish the rain stopped. Today was 120 minutes (2 hours) our longest walk yet. Near the end my left lower hip area hurt. This is the second time I have had this trouble. When I go back for a second consultation at Real Rehab PT I'll have that checked out.

After leaving the park I drove to Everett to a friend's house. There five women made sugar Easter cookies...having fun decorating all of them. Each took home a good portion to share with our family and friends for Easter. This is becoming a seasonal event. What special occasion can we come up with for Summer and Fall? Only time will tell.

In the evening I noticed my feet hurt on the inside by my big toe. I am wondering if my shoes are too small. I may need to go up another half size. Sunday my feet are still sore.

Today, as I write it is Palm Sunday. The service at University Presbyterian Church was very moving. Go to www.UPC.org later in the week and you can hear via podcast the sermon by Paster Earl Palmer.

This week are the days leading to Easter. I trust your spiritual belief will enable you to experience the meaning of the Cross. Blessings to all.

Saturday training at Seward Park March 8th

Seward Park located on the south end of Lake Washington Boulevard is a pretty spot to walk along Lake Washington. Today the temperature was a bit cool and at times there was a little mist as we walked for 110 minutes. The walk itself went well. This is a park that one has to be sure you leave nothing in your car that would attract thieves, put everything away in your trunk. One of our TNT trainers did leave things on her front seat. When she was ready to leave she found her car window was broken and her things stolen. A tough lesson to learn. On the way home I stopped at the Green Fresh Market on Rainer Avenue just near the Renton Airport. While there I met two of our crew, the daughter is our team photographer.