Thankful On A Rainy Saturday

As I sit here this late Saturday afternoon, listening to the rain falling gently outside, listening to my Pandora Internet radio station, counting my blessings. 

Yesterday a good friend of ours (me and Bill) had open heart surgery. We both are wishing him a speedy recovery.  Get well soon Bob!

Bob (far left) with our late friend Bob McCamley at Rigby's in Rehoboth Beach December 7, 2007 celebrating Bob Mc's birthday 

This morning I was busy arranging and packing up my remaining sixty-seven VHS tapes for shipment to Lotus Media for transfer to my 128 GB flash drive. I received back my previous shipment of forty-three VHS tapes and flash drive yesterday.  I am over the moon with happiness that all those old tapes are now in a digital format on a tiny, convenient flash drive. I can die now and know that my legacy lives on (smile).  Seriously though, I look forward to cutting and editing those video tapes on You Tube and creating some really fabulous videos. I have always been a frustrated movie maker. 

Forty-three ancient videos now preserved for posterity on a tiny flash drive - look for fabulous You Tube movies in the future!

My friend Larry's GoFundMe account is going well. We've raised almost $600 so far towards our goal of $45,000.  Larry is already $25,000 in debt so anything helps. My heart is warmed over the generosity of those who have contributed. I also appreciate those who have given suggestions for other avenues of help for Larry. I have passed that information on to him.  But I'm pretty sure he's pretty well checked out all those sources. I will continue to update his GoFundMe account. 

Larry continues to walk even though his muscles are wasting away

Pat is now in his new condo in Hamilton, Ontario. Looking good Pat! I envy Pat and his minimalist way of living. He has a small condo but what a view of Hamilton. Plus his living quarters look so livable. I'll know firsthand when I visit him for ten days on the 14th of this month. 

Artwork in Pat's new condo in Hamilton, Ontario - I'll be there September 14th!

Like many of you I've been watching the television coverage of the devastation in Houston Texas and surrounding areas caused by flooding of Hurricane Harvey. My heart goes out to those people who have lost so much. Recovery will take a long time and for some, never happen. Yes, today I feel especially fortunate. We are all just one natural disaster away from losing everyone. 

Count your blessings. I count mine every day.