It’s been eight days since my last post, but unlike other similar delays, this one felt totally justified by my holiday travels. I left last Wednesday by car, and had quite a grueling trip to Allen’s and Cynthia’s house in Cleveland. Nine hours instead of six, due to trying to make up detours around a terrible traffic jam. The next day, Allen and Cynthia and I drove to my Grandmother’s house, which took six harrowing hours instead of four. That was actually the scarier trip, the roads were bad, and the wind was unbelievable. We weren’t sure we’d make it.

But, we did! And, once in St. Marys, I had a great time. I’m amazed by how much I like my relatives. I was only there for about 48 hours, though, and then drove back to Cleveland with my parents, and then to Indy to see Sue and much of her family. The drives back were much easier, thank goodness. It was nice to see Sue and her relatives, particularly enjoyable were the rousing games of Oh Hell Sunday night. But, hey, not surprising that I’d be partial to the card games. :)

And now I’m back home, glad to be in my own house and able to lie in my own bed as I wish. And, hey, maybe I’ll even think of some things to write in my blog. :)