Some Old Friends

This weekend, when I told Alice that I had some old friends visiting, she looked concerned, and asked, “How old”?

So, Kathy is not one of my oldest friends, but she’s certainly been a friend longer than anyone. Kathy drove out from Elk Grove on Saturday, we took a hike around Bon Tempe, and we just hung out. In the 40 years we’ve known each other, we’ve been through a lot together, and after spending the day together, I felt very reassured that this breast cancer is just another blip in the road of our long friendship.

Joan and Veenu also stopped by for a visit, and as is the tradition with us, came loaded with food and some pretty good stories. It is always fun to hang with them and rehash some of our sillier memories. I love you guys!

My brother Jim ran the Hood to Coast this weekend (he’s the handsome devil on the right), which as many of you know is one of the more grueling relay races out there. That Jim chose to spend his birthday weekend running this race says a lot about who he is—he’s one strong guy. And in a moment of endorphin overload, Jim invited me to run with him next year, and I immediately accepted. I’m sure he did not check with his team first, but too late—I’m in for 2012!!