Do I have any new excuses? The wedding...no, that was two years ago this coming August. The honeymoon or pneumonia? Dang, that was before last Ragbrai. Nope, I got nothing.

We haven't registered for Ragbrai yet, but we do have multiple hotel rooms across the southern tiers of Iowa counties. This year will be very hilly, but HRH plans to go five days this time. She is also trying a new lifestyle, which involves noticing what you eat and making actual choices. Go Figure - anyway, we'll see how the pictures turn out this year.

I just came from an outdoor memorial service for a cousin (The Mother's generation) and I can tell you, it is not yet exactly spring. I think we may skip April entirely and have two Marches before we drop into summer.

I got a new car. Well, new for me. She has 183,000 miles and is 12-years old. But, she has a heated steering wheel, two-driver memory and heated/cooled front and back seats. I have never owned a Cadillac, but everything said I got a good deal and a Deville is a solid car.

I have many long and involved tales about the house to tell, but I have to leave for the nail salon in 20 minutes. I would take the time, but major big wig is coming next week, so the nails need to be done.

See you soon.