This collection of entries is from August 14, 2004.
Went to Barry & Buffy's tonight to have a quick barbecue and yack with friends. Debbie was able to squeeze in some time and come and join us. We sat out in their backyard while Barry grilled some chicken and ribs. The sun was actually hot and there wasn't much of a breeze either. The neighborhood was quiet, which was odd since they're just blocks from Wrigley and the game had only been over for an hour or so.
After the great dinner, we watched whatever was on the Olympics, making snide comments about the male divers' outfits, as well as the build of a lot of the swimmers. I'm telling you, watching the Olympics with friends gives you another perspective of the games!
Again, I know I say this a lot about them, but we enjoy the company of the three of them and miss them terribly.
Four years ago this morning my wife Carol underwent double mastectomy surgery.
Four years ago and she's still with me.
I wrote about it last year and the year before (go here for details, if you want) and I'll always write about her on this day, just like one of my "things" is to give her a pink azalea today.
She's alive and kicking and still with me and I can't tell you how happy that makes me feel.