The sun is shining nicely here in Missouri but it's COLD outside. (Actually Rose and Shirley have been cold inside!) Shirley had her first cataract surgery yesterday and had to go in this morning just to make sure things were going the way they were supposed to go. Doctor says she's doing great. She plans to have the other eye done in the near future. She's not sure when but is going to see clients this afternoon so hasn't been 'out of commission' very long.

I think Margaret came home today. She was on her computer just a few minutes ago. I'd called her this morning and she was pretty sure they were letting her go home today. She didn't take her computer with her so when I saw that she was on it, I am assuming she's home. Sabrina also emailed me that she thought her mother was going to get out today. Margaret had promised to call me when she was home or on her way home, but she may have that forgetful disease that we all have.

Talked with Pete Saturday for our weekly visit. Kelly is off to the Winter Olympics. His friend's cousin got them the tickets, so he didn't know what event they were going to see when Pete and Janet talked with him last time before he left for Canada. His biggest thrill was getting to ski one of the best complexes in Canada, so the Olympics were just an added plus. If they saw the USA hockey win that would have been an added plus plus.

Their girls are getting around, too. Pete, Janet and daughter Nancy are going down to Quartzsite, AZ. Janet has to plan timing around her radio frequency ablation. This kills some nerves to try to stop the pain. Last one only relieved the pain for a week and a half, so they're going to do a longer burn this time. She's also still cleaning the house they recently vacated and has some great antiques,

Now for Pete and Janet's other daughter Merri! Merri's husband is very involved in the state Farm Bureau (not the insurance company - the farm organization). He had meetings in San Antonio and she took vacation time and went with him. Next month they will travel to NYC and Washington DC and he will be part of the Idaho delegation.

I had a pleasant surprise this weekend. Scott and Beth both came to St. Louis, Scott from Louisville and Beth from Kansas City. The three of us went out to dinner Friday evening. (Rose and Shirley were involved in a program with the Jungian Society.) We went to dinner at the same place Ding and I usually go on Thursdays and had the same waiter we usually have. He also knows what I like to eat and/or wine to drink. I may be getting a reputation!

Goldman and I are going out for dinner tonight. He is my faithful fourth son. Spring break is coming up, and we may go down to the lake for a day or two.