It was an election year and boy was it bad, The choices we were left with were truly sad. Hillary and The Donald, we’re not knee deep in clover, The only good news is that the campaigns are over.
But life goes on while the idiots fight, And we had a good year, even in spite. Health wise we’re fit, at our senior age, Nothing is perfect as we turn the page. No major problems is always a plus, Heading for 58 without much fuss.
Saw Becky and the kids, when we went out West, Time with the family, then a RAJA fest. Our great-grand daughter, Lydia, has a baby brother, Spoiling baby Bennett is at the top of our druthers. Thank goodness for FaceTime, it’s not really tricky, But all Lydia want to see is our dog, Nikki.
Took Becky and Missy to Lancaster, the shopping was fab, Then we zipped over the Chesapeake, for some Maryland crab. They stayed over the Fourth, to honor our nation, The Fairfax had sparklers, what a wild celebration.
Thanksgiving with Paul & Sandy, and Josh & Jack, Our youngest at 17, is a whiz on the track. Paul has a new job, still in the corrections biz, Superintendent of a Diversion Center, whatever that is.
Travel, we travelled, but not so much, Jack’s 60th high school reunion, to keep in touch. Two-week cruise in the Caribbean, tux no longer required, With sweat pants and a tee shirt, you’re suitable attired.
Two trips to Lake Anna, with dear, dear friends, Just keep driving south until the road ends. The Suter’s may be the best hosts we know, The Lore of the Corps was part of the show.
People at The Fairfax are planning our days, So many activities, we’re just in a haze. Carole has zumba or yoga, it seems every day, Jack has the Council and chorus and golf still to play. Then, there’s luaus, The Fourth and Halloween, Service birthdays, New Years, it’s just byzantine. Trips to museums & restaurants, traveling every route, And these activities, quite frankly, are wearing us out.
This year was sad, because we lost close friends, Such a surprise, when a vibrant life ends. It makes us cherish each and every day, And with that in mind, we just want to say, Take care of yourself, the whole blessed year, Enjoy everyday with a smile full of cheer. We’re thinking of you at this Christmas time, Have a wonderful New Year when all the bells chime
Merry Christmas
Written by PJ Rice at www.ricequips.com
Copyrights 2016
Jack and Carole:
Merry Christmas to you and your family. Sounds like you have a lifestyle similar to where we are in the Villages of Fl. Nothing but one activity after another. One difference may be the weather. Played golf today in my shirtsleeves, and had a great time.
I like your web site here.
Enjoy the coming year, one day at a time
Bruce
Loved the quip. Didn’t know you were such a good poet. Happy New Year to you and Carol. Holidays are very difficult without Joe.
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