In Honor of Bob

During my evening phone conversation with my mom, in which we talked about the news of the day...which on my end consited of pretty much nothing since I still don't have furniture...she mentioned that my brother was reading my blog at work today and was upset that he wasn't mentioned in it.  So I hereby dedicate this blog post in honor of my brother, Bob.

He left a week ago this coming Sunday.  We got up at the crack of dawn because he had to have an early non-stop flight back to Dallas.  We spent the night in Richmond and then got up early and put him on the plane.  I was sad but I tried not to show it.  Bob thinks it is silly to get all worked up about things like this.  I did manage to get two good hugs out of him before he disappeared behind the security checkpoint.  When my parents and I got back to the car I did mention to them that it was good I didn't start crying because he would have laughed at me.  But just so he knows...I was sad that he left. 

We had an eventfuly drive from Dallas to Charlottesville.  It was a good bonding experience.  We laughed alot and had a good time.  I was glad he drove with me.  We have more in common than either of us would like to admit I am sure. 

Bob is a good brother.  I talk about him often to my friends and to my students.  I have always been impressed by my brother.  He is really smart and has a good head on his shoulders.  I don't think he always uses that head...but I think that will change as he gets older.  I think the thing I admire most about Bob is that he really doesn't care what other people think about him or what he does.  He is a very self confident individual and doesn't worry if someone doesn't like how he is.  The amazing thing is that even though he always speaks his mind to his friends, they still stick around. 

Well...I am sure is I spend too much time talking about Bob it will get mushy and then that will annoy him.  LOL

As I said before, I still don't have furniture.  I am steadily working at my knitting.  The scarf is coming along quite quickly and I am soon to be starting my 2nd project.  I haven't decided yet if I will just do a bigger scarf or a hat.  Maybe I can start work on that coat that I like.  I am sure that the "Needle Lady" will be happy to offer her advice.

One more note of interest...the high tomorrow, for the 24th of July, is only supposed to be around 75 degrees.  I can hardly believe it.  While the weather people say that these temperatures are below normal for this time of year I will sure take it!  It beats 100 degrees any day of the week!