Hi, everyone--Dad and I had better get into the groove and join the kids and grandkids. We have both been doing some reading since Christmas, and I decided to get away from politics for a while and read some fiction not that politics isn't akin to fiction these days. What in the world is going to happen to the world as we know it? At any rate, our library seems pretty dry - everyone else seems to be looking for the same books. Dad has ordered several, one that looks pretty good arrived today - it is called A THOUSAND PIECES OF PARADISE about the Kickapoo valley. Sounds and looks interesting.

we have both been doing chores getting ready for the westward trip - hope that the weather clears up out there soon. Ann and Ed stll don't know if they are going to try again - I think she is a little concerned about what she can do, although her therapist says she has made great progress. Ed is having problems with one eye, too, so we shall see what develops.

Congratulations to you, David, for undertaking such a big project. Good luck.

Everyone sounds very busy==i picked up a medical mystery by Robin Cook that looks pretty good. Send some more titles if you can. Time to get dinner on the table -Great picture of Freya, again. love to all, Mom

Before we conclude I will say that I have read Jimmy Carter's new book about thee inaction on Holy Land peace -- no doubt, you've heard about his use of the "A" word related to the Palestinians plight, as he sees it.
Currently in the middle of Cobra II, the code word for the 2003-2007 Iraqi war. Frightening! Awaiting "Fiasco" Thomas Ricks--another
Iraq book. Hope to get to "A Crack in the Edge of the World"--San Francisco earthquake of 1906. This is by Simon Winchester who wrote
"Krakatoa" a few years ago. Both were read on Chapter a day, but we always miss a few chapters. Supper bell is ringing. Love Dad