Is "The End" Really The End?

I just finished reading Book the Thirteenth in "A Series of Unfortunate Events" by Lemony Snicket. It has been fun reading the series and following the misadventures of the Baudelaire orphans. Some of the books are better than others, but each one has been interesting in it's own unique way. It is a little sad to know that "The End" is the end of the series. There are so many unanswered questions and directions that could and should be pursued. (A word, that in this context means should be followed up or elaborated on.)

But, in the end, I guess that "The End" might really be the end which is an unfortunate event in itself because it was sad for "The End" to end as it ended. I can only hope that in the end, "The End" is not really the end, but might just be the beginning of another book, or series of books which, in the end, would enable us to find out more about the Baudelaire orphans and to find out what happens to them in the end. I would hope in the end, that in the real end, they would find happiness and joy in their lives and in the end, have a happy ending.

In the final end, I would like to say thank you to Lisa and Emily, Cristin and Matthew for introducing me to this series of delightful books and loaning many of them to me. The end!

So You Think I Should Blog???

We have had some visitors at the house recently, namely some of our adult children and some of their children. One common question I get is "when are you going to make another entry in your blog?" You mean.... once I start, I have to keep doing it????

Well, for those who have been asking, I decided to make another brief entry. It is a little difficult for me to just post thoughts and feelings without knowing where they are going. Let me mention just a few things that have been happening. Working at the Family History Center (about 20 - 25 hours each week). Getting the yard all trimmed and cleaned up so we can be ready for the snow. Making about 50 pounds of soap. (alone and with help) Doing a little woodworking (is that voodvorking?) Being with Regan and Vanessa on their special day. That was really a treat! Trying to keep up with reports and business for the mine. Closing out one of the mining companies. Working on some "secret projects" that are coming due in the next couple of months. Enjoying visits from CJ, D,E, & M (Thanks ALL for coming for a couple of days. And all that other "stuff".

Now, can I rest and not blog for another month? (JK) If you enjoy hearing from me just a fraction of how much I (and mom) enjoy hearing from you, I guess it is well worth the effort.

This coming week will be fun. There will be a local family history fair, and I am giving the keynote talk. "Family History is Fun" is the topic. I have received a number of ideas that I will incorporate into the talk (Thanks Matthew) I will try to post some pictures of the displays that mom and I created for the Center that will be on display. In researching some ideas, I found some old epitaphs from tombstones. "I told you I was sick" and another, "she said that her feet were killing her". or, "Here lies the body of Johnathan Blake.... Stepped on the gas instead of the brake." If you want to have a fun family history experience, visit an old cemetery and read the tombstones.

Well, enough for now. See you next month ;)