I have found myself lately reading books in which there is a common theme which the personel struggles overcoming the death or deapture of a loved one. With my recent travels, I read three e-books books by Michael Baron all of which have this theme, Spinning, Crossing the Bridge, and Since You Left. I'm not sure what I am drawn to in these books. It may be the struggle to overcome their emotional obstacles. Their emotions as they continue to tip toe thought an emotional mine field. But none the less, I continue to read.
Yesterday we participated in the annual Postal Carriers Food Drive. Cathie and I were trying to recall if this was the 4th or 5th year participating. This year it was just Cathie and I. We were at the Sausalito Postal office unloading, sorting, and reloading donated food to be driven to the Marin Country Food Bank. We later went to the Food Bank to help them unload and sort the donation until about 7:15pm or so. We used to do this as a family. This year Jasmine did not want to participate electing to shop with some friends.
But we did all have dinner together last night. It was nice to all sit down for a meal and just talk. Cathie was not hungry but she joined us anyway. I do very much miss having these dinners as they have become fewer. We used to eat together at least 5 days per week. This has probably dropped to 3-4 days per week with Cathie's evening Search And Rescue meetings, Jasmine and Cathie climbing days, and our general business during the weekends. I still feel strongly that we need to continue having dinner together. Jasmine pointed out that of her friends, we are the only have make it a point to do this.
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