Happy Birthday to Jon

How old is he today? I can't keep up. 31! How is that even possible?

UNC Baseball

Tom Meltzer, Jeff Hart, Eddie Huffman and Miguel at the game - UNC Tarheels vs. Maryland Terrepins. Jeff scored some tickets for us, so instead of going to Greensboro to see the Grasshoppers, we went to Chapel Hill to see some college ball. UNC has a gorgeous stadium on campus. The weather was perfect. Miguel couldn't decide who to root for since he once attended U of M. It was an exciting game. Tarheels won.

Carolina Mudcats

* * * * * * * * * It's the official start of the Carolina Baseball season. Miguel and I are planning to visit each of the 10 minor league ball parks in the state this season. We initiated the "Intensity in 10 Cities" tour at Five County Stadium in Zebulon, home of the Carolina Mudcats, a AA affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. Mudcats lost to the Huntsville Stars. Zebulon is way the heck out there in the middle of nowhere, past Raleigh, but it's a cute little stadium and they sell catfish sandwiches. We happened to come during $1 beer night, so after the 4th or 5th inning, the fans started getting rowdy. A good time was had by all.

Azaleas

Things are blooming out there. It's awesome...all this nature stuff. I planted some tomatoes and herbs in pots out there on the deck. I filled up the hummingbird feeder and fertilized all the flowering shrubs out front. It's starting to look very nice. I'm thankful to the previous owner who did all the original planting. Now I can enjoy the azaleas (pink, red and coral), clematis, camelias, gardenia and rhododendrons. There's one dogwood out front that is blooming. I'm very blessed to be able to step out my door and be surrounded by flowers and trees. I can hear birds and frogs. I can see the sky, day and night. I don't think I would enjoy living in a big city. I like the feel of dirt under my feet. I like clean air. These things should not be taken for granted. It's been a very busy month. All kinds of things going on. But, I am taking time to stop and enjoy the beauty of nature.

2 down and 1 to go

Baby girl has moved into her own place. She needed to be closer to her job, so she and a friend are renting a cute little house. Of course we miss her terribly, but I do have to say, the extra space in our hovel is welcome. So only Malcolm is left at home. He is gainfully employed and dating, so we don't see much of him around these days. We've turned the living room back into a living room...it was Bert's bedroom. I am using her old room as my Fortress of Solitude. The bat cave. Finally...my own room!! Life is busy. But life is good.