While in the “Star City” of Roanoke, DOS and I stayed at the Courtyard Hotel by Marriott, located near the airport. My sister Jenni (from Maryland) joined us a day later, and stayed with us for four nights as well.…
In Memoriam of Dad: June 2, 1932 – March 11, 2020
My Father passed away this week at the age of 87. I will write a tribute after this weekend and the viewing and funeral have been held. I am currently busy working on a photo/video slideshow for the service. Here…
Déjà Vu in Roanoke
It’s March 2nd now, and here is a quick and overdue update from us. We are still in Roanoke, going on 3 weeks now. Now that I’m retired I’ve said (like many fellow retirees) “How did I ever have time…
Valentine’s Day Tea at English Meadow’s!
Today several volunteers and staff put together a fancy afternoon ‘Tea’ for the residents of English Meadow’s (also known as Elk’s Home). My parents have been living in this assisted living facility for the last two years, and we have…
Christmas Day in Roanoke 2019
I was discharged from Roanoke Memorial Hospital on Christmas Eve around 3:30pm, after spending the last two days there in the hospital. While it’s never fun to be in the hospital, (especially at Christmas-time) I had outstanding care and the…
Thanksgiving in Roanoke 2019
I spent Thanksgiving in Roanoke last week visiting with my parents, brother Andy and his partner Art. Steve (DOS) stayed home to be with his Dad in Sarasota which he normally does for Thanksgiving. DOS’s Dad just turned 99 years…
Deck the Halls in Roanoke!
Last week Steve (DOS) and I traveled once again to Roanoke, VA to see and assist my parents who are living at English Meadow’s (formerly Elk’s Home) Assisted Living. I took one last Leave of Absence from work for the…
October in Roanoke
I’ve gotten way behind in posting, but it’s a good thing at least for us, as we’ve been enjoying life and visiting with my parents in my hometown of Roanoke, Virginia. This post is much longer than usual as I’m…
Happy Birthday Summer!
In my last post I noted DOS and I have been living in Roanoke, Virginia temporarily as we assist my parents with their healthcare and transportation needs. My parents are both doing much better, but Dad still has a ways…
July in Roanoke
It’s now the middle of July, and I’m temporarily staying in my hometown of Roanoke, Virginia. After the wonderful July 4th holiday in the Naples area with DOS, I headed up to Roanoke (alone) for a month or so…