June 12, 2007

I have completed one graduation and am edging towards the next one which will be in Albany, NY. The one last night was a small class of 30 students. We dodged rain drops running into they gymnasium as a T-storm arrived just as we did. The boys in the class were not allowed to attend since they had started a food fight last week. Not only did they clean up and do the dishes but they missed their last dance. I felt the punishment was a bit harsh. My grand daughter looked lovely and didn't trip over her feet in her new high heels. We went to the Sirloin Saloon for dinner afterwards which was delicious but and that is a big but -- attending these family dinners with two ex-husbands and their girl-friends is quite uncomfortable for me. Conversation is limited. They are probably as uncomfortable as I but they do have a support person with them. I took some great pictures of my granddaughter though. Sorry can't share in this format.

I am thinking of changeing my site. I just met a friend who has an invited blog site where she can show her personal photos of family etc. That might be better for me too since so many of my readers are family.

I drove my granddaughter to her riding lesson this afternoon. What a treat to watch her learning to ride. I rode horses all my life up until my late 50's. Watching her is very fulfilling for me. She is an excellent rider as well.

Speaking of riding - I took the bike out this morning before the rain showers came. I wanted to ride to Middletown Springs, VT but actually did 13 miles. These hills take some getting used to. I walked part of the way up a couple. It is all uphill to Middletown Springs. I will try again tomorrow a.m., weather permitting. I haven't ridden in a month.

Tomorrow I plan to pulll out of here and go over to New York state to park in my sister's yard for a week. I am looking forward to seeing them. The beauty of this type of travel is a change of scenery and family.