Friday the 13th...sad day

I am not sure why I felt so close to Tim Russert except for reading his two books.  It feels like losing my father or brother.  Tim died today. 

I just said to Gary that this is the first time we have eaten at home on a Friday night in years and just then I heard the news about Tim.  

I missed the pool this a.m. because Gary had an eye appt. in R.I..  After his appt. we went to Penney's to shop for Gary.  Wow that is a challenge to get him to try on clothes at the store.  I was determined to get him some jeans and shorts that actually fit his butt!!  It was hard but I got the job done.  After the shopping, we went to Ming Whan (sp) for lunch.  Gary spent the afternoon helping Jake put one of his birthday gifts together.  No rain yet today, but a lot of tornado warnings last night.  Max's ball game was cancelled tonight.   Max has his promotion at Karate tomorrow.  

I am trying to talk Gary into going to Geneseo tomorrow.  They always have a lot of vendors in the Park and then the Russ Morgan orchestra in the band shell at night.  We will see....

Janie was so thoughtful to call me today to let me know about Tim.  I was surprised that she knew how much I loved him. He was a good guy so I am sure there will be a place for him in Heaven. 

Until Later,

Mom