I’m B-a-a-a-a-a-a-c-k! Sort of …

I cannot believe I have gone so long without checking in. I have either been super busy or super tired, but I am repenting. I have so many topics I want to post – here are just a few:

1. 5 more loser writing contest entries
2. Birth stories – highlights from bringing 4 great sons into this world
3. Tribute to G.E. – a man who knows how to show appreciation
4. Part 2 of my Grandma’s story – part 1 was posted MONTHS ago
5. Tonz of adorable grandchildren pix WITH captions

That will do for now. I realize posting this list is not all that exciting for readers, but hopefully, it will serve as a BIG reminder to me. Let’s see if it works! =)

Photo compliments of some AWESOME contributor to Flickr.com.

 

Halloween is over, so why am I sporting a mustache?

This is NO disguise. This is my way of bringing attention to prostate cancer. Not exactly the equivalent killer that breast cancer is to women, it is still a devastating illness for many men. I realize that many of you may know someone who suffers from this form of cancer, and you may think, “Oh, men can live long lives after being diagnosed.” My father-in-law contracted prostate cancer, but that is not what took his life. Many years ago, John Huntsman, Sr. was informed he had the disease, and he was inspired to build the Huntsman Cancer Center as a result. He’s still among the living.

What some don’t know – and I used to be among those – is that the younger the man is when he contracts this disease, usually under 60, the more likely it is to spread into a deadly disease. G.E. and I know a very fine man who has battled prostate cancer for ten years. He is close to our age and has yet to beat it. He may not. So in addition to praying for this great husband, father, and grandpa, I am also sporting this mustache for him. (G.E. would grow one, too, if his employer allowed it.)

Nevertheless, many men are sporting mustaches during the month of November. And a few women, too.

… the HEAT wins … the HEAT wins… the HEAT wins????

Okay, for all you Miami fans, don’t despair, those pesky Mavericks did NOT whip your behinds by 10 points … at least to OUR knowledge here in Utah! According to channel 2 news Lebron and Wade get to suit up for game 7!!! Take a look at the score reported on Talkin’ Sports during an interview with Jazz rookie Jeremy Evans!

Take heart Heat and read the SMALL, BLURRY print!!!