JULY 1, 2024

Its's been more than three years since Linda died. Maria has been living with me for two years, we phan to marry 02/24/2024. Just paid a venue to hold it for that day. I'm happy, Maria is a wonderful woman, I constantly tell her I don't deserve her. I've lost touch with Alicia and Judy, Linda's sisters. We always had Thanksgiving & Christmas at their houses. Alicia's son Tony died this year, another tragedy. Started camping at Lake Texoma again. Maria's daughter and hubby show up, they too love to camp. My house is fine, property values keep going up, but I don't want to sell. I love this East Dallas neighborhood, can't imagine where I'd go if I sold. Still working at DRS technologies, that's going good. Staying busy, whether it's bike riding or visiting Maria's family. Hope to stay busy, although my knees are a little sore in the morning. Age beginning to creep up on me (61). Retirement coming soon, although I do't think about it much. Maria can retire in two years, I don't know what she'll do. I think she'll keep working. I've suggested moving to Orange Grove, her hometown in south Texas. Who knows.