My son, Joel, and my daughter-in-law, Barbara came for a visit this weekend and I have to admit they were a delight to have around. Joel especially was a huge asset for peace in our family when he accompanied us to buy a laptop computer for Rhoda so we wouldn't have to battle for time on the only one we have. Not only that, but he spent a few hours tutoring her on how to use it...it's not an easy learn, but Rhoda has a B.A. degree from American University so it shouldn't be a large problem. Although she might do better if she went to Harvard or Columbia. We had a lot of fun with the "kids" and discussions of memorable moments in our lives. Joel and I also had some contentious, but spirited philosophical dialogs about the relationships between knowledge, fact, and truth. Actually, no one wins these dialogs and the beauty of them is that each disputant comes away from them with the unassailable belief that his view is the "right" one. But as Socrates would say, "Define 'right'". These two met on a plane on its way to Australia where both had secured employment as teachers. During their married years they provided me with two fine grandchildren, Hannah, 23, and Adam, 25---both college graduates. In the 26 years we have lived here in Florida they have not visited very often, but when they do come, we enjoy them thoroughly.
After the "Dumpster Affair" I developed a huge black and blue welt on my left leg; not only that but I also got sick with a virus called "Rest Room Run". At least that's what I call it because I don't know how to spell dia-rear. I call it Rest Room Run because when the urge creeps up, if you don't run to the rest room, you'll have a large problem. Anyway, my dear wife gave up her Canasta game today in order to see that I did what I have to do to get rid of that particular virus, before being attacked by another one. You see, Norton or McAfee cannot help.
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Barbara and I had a great time in Condoland, and the Baron and the Baroness were gracious hosts. Rhoda is a very good computer student -- she is even willing to try learning to use the touchpad instead of a mouse.
Thank you Joel for the nice words and thanks for the help and advice when we went shopping. Yes, I'm learning to use the touch pad, but I do have to admit that every once and a while I do look for that mouse. I only have problems when I forget something you taught me and I wake up at 6am and remember what to do. Now teach me how to remember when I need to do the task.
Putting my number on your speed dial will be your best method for remembering.
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