ladies of the night

the road more traveled

This modern new enclosed walkway connects the Barry Women's Pavilion with the main hospital building. Miami Valley Hospital is touted as "the region's leader."

The facility has 2 heliports, and 2 choppers. The latest building, known as the "Heart Tower," is currently under construction with completion scheduled for 2010.

Introducing Miss Anna Riley

Anna's Dad, Daniel, loves to hold his brand new baby daughter. Anna Riley is, for me, great granddaughter #1, and great grandchild #3.

blast from the past

Mariah & Friend - Fall Festival Ride

wishing on a star

It's Monday again! Back to the grind or the grease. Wishing everyone a week filled with happiness and adventure.

the ladies of spring

a friday kind of friday

BREAKING NEWS

Anna Riley Shockey

• Born 04/05/09, 5:39 AM
• 8 lbs, 3 oz
• Length, 20"

My first great granddaughter!

a blast from the past

daughter & granddaughter

some assembly required

Can anyone guess what I'll be doing tomorrow at Sally's house? I think I'll tire of this new toy within the first 5 minutes.

the revival

Phone rings .. I answer. It's Mariah. And she wants me to find the keyboard I bought her several years ago. A weak moment at Radio Shack. Unfortunately, it has spent most of its life in retirement.

So I hauled it outta the basement, dusted off the cobwebs, gave it a Navy spit shine .. and it looks almost like new. Oh .. the house will be filled with music once again.

blueberry hill

It was a warm and mostly sunny day, but that didn't stop me from firing up the oven, and turnin' out a batch of scrumptious blueberry muffins.

egghead

ADIOS AMIGOS

It's been a long and fulfilling journey .. and I've made some great blogging friends. But it's over. At least for now.

I'll continue to visit the several blogs I always follow .. you, my good friends. "I'll be back."