Meeting

It's been almost two weeks since I have written. The primary reason is preparation for my organization's annual meeting - our biggest event of the year. Have board members from all over the states and from Japan. Takes a lot of time and energy to get things just right, the way they like it. Our small staff has been working on preparations for about three months.

The meeting was yesterday, with other activities yesterday and the day before. Almost all are gone now. Everything went well, with some financial planning issues very important. Next spring's meeting will also be very important.

One of our trustees in very much the Renaissance man - he is learning to play the flute, is a successful retired businessman, totally built his own vacation home, is very good at sketches, and now is composing "hi ku" poetry. Likes to sing karaoke also.

Most of the group are very interesting with varied backgrounds. We are working to expand and diversify the group a little more.

I ate too much as we have two big dinners and one big lunch as part the events. But the food was really good.

Has to wear suits for the last three days instead of going casual as I do most of the rest of the year. It was kind of nice, but I prefer the casual. Back to normal and also got to ride my bike again today.

Started reading Greenspan's book recently - I am hoping for a lot of interesting insight.

That's about it for now.

Take care.

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A real grey or gray morning, anyway you write it. A little windy on the ride in but not cold. It has brightened up this afternoon so the ride home will be more pleasant, if not slower due to the afternoon congestion.

It has been a slow day at work, feeling very tired this pm, hoping to take a nap but knowing that is not possibe, so that means more coffee. I think that when I drink my late pm coffee it does perk me up some for the balance of the work day, but also its effect will keep me up.

Started taking harmonica lessons so I will just be a little harp blowing crazy person.

Take care.

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Another day in Chitown - the Lake is beautiful, but it is very dreary out - matches my mood. Haven't ridden for awhile - too hot or rainy - tomorrow is a go and that should help my spirits. Otherwide a real downer.

Watched my youngest daughter run in the Chicago Half Marathon yesterday - over 15,000 in the race. Her race went according to plan - she ran eight minute miles and finished 13.1 miles in just under one hour and forty-five minutes. It was the first time I watched a distance race and it was very interesting - all the different styles and body types. I can't imagine ever being able to complete a half, let alone a full marathon.

If anyone reads this blather, hope that your day is a happy and productive one.

Take care