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2024

California Roadtrip 2024

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On November 21 of 2024 Judith and I went on a two week roadtrip to California. We flew to SF and stayed at the Claremont in Oakland. We visited Phyllis Clement, Judith's former month-in-law who is 101 then we visited Tom, her ex and finally Suzanne and Rick for lunch. We had Thanksgiving at Carolyn together with 16 okther family members. T...

Nov

Nashville Trip to Visit Betty and Kory 2024

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September 21 I took a solo trip to Nashville. I visited the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Black Music Museum, and spent two days with Betty and Kory.

Sep

Venice and Bolonia Trip 2024

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September 5 we flew to Bolonia for three days and then took the train to Venice for the Biennale

Sep

Edinburgh Trip 2024

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Judith and I went to Edinburgh and the Scottish highlands. By train we visited Eban and Fort William. Among the shows we saw were Diva, Fame Hungry, i’m Almost There, IWish You Well, Carman, So Young, A Letter to Lyndon B. Johnson, and Cyrano.

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Aug

Japan Trip 2024

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In June 2024 Judith and I took a 19 day trip to Japan. We met Carolyn and family in Tokyo at the start and again in Osaka at the end. We visited Nara, Benesse art island, and Ritsurin garden among others.

Jun

Lapland Trip 2024

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February 18 Judith and I took a 11 day trip to Finland. We spend a day in Helsinki at the Hotel Kamp then flew up to northern Lapland. We stayed at the Northern Lights Village. There we went snow mobility, and drove a dog sled.

Feb

Arkansas 2024

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In January 2024 I took a solo trip to Arkansas. I visited Crystal Bridges, Eureka Springs, Hot Springs, and Little Rock.

Jan

Panama 2024

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On January 5, 2024 Judith and I visited Panama for a second time. We went to Panama City and saw the Mola and Canal museums. We sent several days at Tranquillo Bay, Mount Totumas, and Bocas del Mar. David and Diane joined us at Tranquillo Bay.

Jan
2023

Ozempic

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On November 13, 2023 I began to take Ozempic for weight loss. At the time I weighed 204 pounds. For the first four weeks I took a .25 mg weekly dose. Then for two weeks I took a .5 mg dose. At the beginning of 2024 I went to a 1 mg dose. Early on I had a reduced desire for alcohol, My overall appetite was reduced, particularly for dinner. I h...

Nov

Southern Ohio Trip 2023

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September 16 I flew to Columbus for a tour of my Southern Ohio ancestors homes and graves.

I visited Lancaster, Zaleski, Carroll, Jackson, and Chillicothe Ohio. I also toured the Indian mounds outside Chillicothe and did research at the Ross County Historical Society there.

Oct