Negril Jamaica

The weather is still so mild. The grass is green and the plants still have leaves.

L is having a busy day today. It started with a drum lesson in the morning, then a tennis lesson in the afternoon, after which we stopped at the book store to get a 'teen angst' book for an assignment. Then both kids have a piano lesson later tonight, not to mention the ongoing homework.

M and K went skating today and enjoyed it.

Had an email from a friend who suffered a stroke this past spring. She's doing well, although is having to spend a lot of time in rehab and still gets dizzy. I'm glad she has recovered so well, however, a stroke is pretty serious and life changing.

I'm always aware of being in mid-life these days. With that in mind, we booked a package to Negril Jamaica for the March break. May as well do things while we can. Looking forward to the trip. I'm going through the trip advisor reviews which are incredibly mixed. Sounds like it will be fun though. No one is arguing about the beach being fabulous.

Many years ago, I remember an older gentleman acquaintance of mine reflecting on his upcoming retirement at age 62. He had lived a conservative life and his only regret was that he didn't do more when he was younger, always saving. But I know he and his wife had lived through the last world war, and knew about doing without, so that had a large impact on their lifestyle. I believe they are still alive and healthy today and did a lot of travelling in their later years.

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