We're Still Here, Yup....

Thanks for the poke in the ribs, Don, and howdy to all!! Thanks for the update on the fire. We're glad to hear you guys aren't in any immediate danger. We're all fine--yes, even despite the Red Sox' falling a bit short this year. In family news, Sandy retired last spring, and was honored at the Children's Museum's annual dinner this past Friday as Teacher of the Year. (She doesn't want me to noise that about, but I do it anyway--she deserves the recognition.) Mark recently accepted a position as a web-design manager with the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard. That appears to be a safe port in this economic storm, as his former company had hit hard times. Pete & Beth continue to get settled into their house, with renovation plans aplenty. Steve's still with Compete, Inc. in Boston, & that outfit seems to be doing OK. I spent four rewarding days in New Hampshire working as an Obama/Democratic volunteer. What blast on election night! And Mom had a great time recently visiting Aunt Lola & Uncle Chuck in Jamul. We'll be heading back to NH to spend Thanksgiving at Gail's place in Moultonborough, with a probable side trip to Maine to visit Sandy's aunt & cousins. I'll try to keep in touch more often. Cheers!