Jake turned 20 on Sept. 26. Boy, those 20 years have gone by in a flash. It really seems like just yesterday when he was born. Now he's grown. It makes me hurt a little to think how fast the years went by. He is still not quite an adult, but I am proud of how he keeps working at it. I know that the world is hard for him, and I wish I could do more to make it easier, but everyone has to find his own way. He always has my love.
We visited with the Blackburns at my parents' house on Sept. 27. My father's brother, Jacob Floyd Blackburn, was there with his wife, Beverley. Their son, Gregg, his wife, Karen, and Gregg and Karen's grandson, Henry, visited too. It was great to see everyone and to meet Henry, who is just turning 4. My cousin Pat and her husband, Jim Erdman, were there, too, along with my cousin Bruce Blackburn and his wife, Cynthia. Chris, Jake and I missed the birthday dinner for my dad on Thursday night. My brother Richard gave the after-dinner talk; I heard it was very touching. I am so happy that Uncle Jake is able to come down every year. He will be 90 in November. He's a remarkable man.
I am working full time on the CCI project at work. I have learn a lot of new stuff. It's exciting but a bit stressful. I am glad to be on vacation most of this week. I am doing some posts on the grammar blog.
Friday, Oct. 3, was the last day for the folks at The N&O who were taking the buyout or being laid off. We had a potluck in Features. It's all so sad and unreal. I told one of my colleagues that we don't even know what the company will look like in six months, so we just have to keep our heads down and our noses to the grindstone. We could all be out of jobs next year if the economy and the company's fortunes don't turn around soon. We're in for a rough ride.
I've discovered a new singer. Actually, she's not new -- just new to me. Her name is Eva Cassidy and she died 12 years ago, but her music is still being released. I have her album "Somewhere." I also downloaded some songs from Amazon. Lovely, expressive voice.
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