Another year has passed....a quick fly through 2022

 I cannot believe that a full year has gone by! 

Not much has changed in my life - I have the same jobs and am hanging out with the same people. 

The year started out a little scary - Aaron's insulin was not at my house - and he wound up in the hospital overnight. I've learned what blood test numbers are acceptable and to not listen to anyone who tries to convince you that they are fine....

His Aunt Nancy Jane died in June and we went to Glassglow for the funeral. I am so happy that we visited her on New Year's Eve. 

I was thrilled to write a few pieces for Indianapolis Monthly this year. It's exciting to see my writing in a glossy magazine. 

Cruisers! 

I took a cruise with some of my 1961 Weight Watchers friends - we meet on the WW site and are all born in the same year - in April. It was great to be on the water, breathing ocean air, and laughing with friends. 

With Janet at the Red Key Tavern

My godmother, Janet, came to Indianapolis in May, on her sabbatical from her Maryknoll duties in Tanzania. We had fun exploring downtown and walking around the house she lived in as a teenager and introducing her to the Red Key. 

I visited Aaron in Austin in May and had a delightful time soaking in the sunshine, walking, and visiting friends and Cousin Sheila. 

I got COVID-19 in July - I thought I was going to dodge it forever. Luckily it was a mild case, although not having the sense of taste or smell made it difficult for State Fair baking. 

I got to ride in the parade! 

That's one ugly lamp - and will be hard to top. 

I entered a photo of Grandma Nora with Paul and their children. 

I attended all 21 days of the Indiana State Fair and once again brought home the blue ribbon for having the Ugliest Lamp in the State. 

One of of my godchildren, Mallory, got married in October. I enjoyed hosting a shower for her in my backyard in September. 

My siblings and Mom at Cousin Bailey's wedding, with a cameo by my always fun cousin, Franz. 

I attended an obnoxious amount of concerts and have the tee-shirts to prove it. I was lucky enough to attend three weddings and celebrate holidays with family and friends. 

Mom was diagnosed with endometrial cancer in November and had a hysterectomy shortly after. She's doing well and it's been great to spend more time with her. 

I ended 2022 the same way I ended 2021 - at the Red Key Tavern, only this time I was the waitress. 

I missed reading Grandma Nora's journals each day, so I'm going to skip ahead to 1918, the year before Nora and Paul married. 

See you soon!