I’m back! Before the break I weighed all my vacation options very carefully and decided that the jewel of Ohio, Steubenville, needed my vacation dollars more than anywhere else. That was a long way to go to simply say that I went to Steubenville for vacation. I hope the rest of this diary is better – don’t hold your breath.

My week got off to a grand start when my Mom and I hit the local casino. Don’t let the amount fool you, those nickel slots pay off if you find the right machine. Soon, we were ordering the top items off the casino restaurant’s menu, Chicken Parmesan and a fish sandwich. That’s some sweet living my friends.

Another highlight came when my nephew wanted me to sleep over. I informed him that 9:00 was way too early for me to turn in, I didn’t have my pajamas and sleeping on the floor really wasn’t an option. He carefully reviewed all my points and then he cried. I felt lower than a snake in the grass. Instantly, I became the black sheep of the family. We did have a sleep over later in the week so I made up for it but it was touch and go there for a while.

I don’t have a whole lot to report about my week off. I spent a lot of time indoors helping my Mom. Time well spent.

I’m going to end it here. Two years ago today, my Dad passed away. My thoughts are with him and all the good times we had.

R.I.P. E.R.B.

God Bless America