Notes - take no crap / leftovers /

        Morning. The boys were early up while Kim and Paul called and 'facetimed' them finishing breakfast while they were waiting for their flight from Baltimore International down to Charleston. Owen and Brennan left for the bus stop early to play tag with the other boys. You waited nearby until the bus came. Then you took Brennan to his school, Primrose.  Once he was dropped off you and Carol drove to Schneider's for doughnuts. After 'breakfast' Carol wanted to drive by Mary Lou's old house; it looks much the same at least on the outside. You are sitting in your favorite chair looking out and the long line of a variety of trees  fifty to a hundred yards thick. Ellie, K an P's mostly Maine coon cat, is sitting beside your feet on the stool. Carol is taking a nap in the bedroom. Another brisk day though cloudy, rain is coming this afternoon. - Amorella

       1050 hours. The boys were a delight this morning, full of happy energy, watching the kid's cartoon film about a tropical island girl looking for the cultural heart of their ancient tribe. There is lots of singing and the boys broke into song every time the girl, named 'M' did. I asked Owen why there was so much singing. He said, "I don't know but we like to sing them, Papa," He sounded slightly defensive so I  didn't pursue my end of the discussion.

       Post, orndorff. You have a tendency to irritate people when you see the chance. This is not very constructive but you do it anyway. Why is that? - Amorella

       1104 hours. People need to be unsettled. Young people need questions thrown at them so they can learn to quickly respond without intimidation. Owen did. Good for him. He isn't going to take any crap from his grandpa. That's fine with me. Kim never took any crap either. Still doesn't. Carol never did. 

       Mid-afternoon. You and Carol had lunch at Max and Erma's in north Westerville and have stopped at Barnes and Noble for Neal Stephenson's Seveneves. You are surprised at the $17.99 paperback cost. Carol bought two new books for herself also. - Amorella

       1709 hours. I picked up Brennan while Carol stayed with Owen; presently both are working on a game on their iPad. Carol is on the 'C' shaped couch with them reading her Baldacci book. Time to check my email.

       Everyone had leftovers from last night for supper. Owen went to a first grade school music concert with a friend and his parents (set up by Kim in advance). It turns out Owen has a part but the seats for adults are small and uncomfortable according to Kim. Owen asked if that was the reason you were not going and you told him it was. He was satisfied there was a good reason. We can work on chapter twenty by letting Soki play his part. Post. - Amorella