I keep meaning to catch up, and since I have 4 and a half days off from work, this is as good a time as any. AUGUST: I spent three days in Joplin with my dad. He was very short of breath, on oxygen, and very irritable. As usual, he went on and on about my weight, criticizing my diet and just about everything I did or said. He kept the tv on, tuned only to sports, the whole time I was there. I did enjoy our visit to "his" bowling alley. His girlfriend is a great bowler! It's lovely to see all... read more
