A good relationship

Karen and Virginia, originally uploaded by kcsphotos.

Google mother-in-law and the first three listings are: Mother-in-Law Stories and Jokes, Dealing with Mother-in-Law Conflicts and Mother-in-Law defined by Wikipedia (more comedies, stereotypes and jokes). And so, as I prepare for perhaps some day being the bane of my daughter's partner, I feel blessed to have such a good relationship with Alan's mother, Virigina, who has been nothing but supportive of me and my pursuits. Alan and I have joked that Virginia is a better advocate for me as is my mother for him than for their own children. While hopefully Alan's and my relationship stands solidly on its own, I must admit the support we receive from one another's family is a much appreciated safety net.

Longing for Summer Fun

Ruth and Karen at Lake Atwood, originally uploaded by kcsphotos.

I sit in front of my computer in my little cubicle with less than a week before summer officially ends and long for the carefree days of August when I spent more time in and on the water than time spent eating and sleeping.