Another Year to Grow and Go!!

Good day! What's new with you? Have enjoyable holidays?

We did, with Chartel here on Christmas day for a little while,
C.J. and Leeann here for a bit longer, exchanging gifts,
snacking, and just enjoying each other's company.

Cindy and I went to Winchester, Virginia the following
weekend, to visit her daughter, Joy, husband, Doug, and
2 of the 3 granddaughters. Had a great time laughing and
sharing column ideas, playing board games, and having a
late Christmas.

I was gifted with 3 writing books, a welcome gesture, as I
think I know what I'm doing, but could always use a little
help - after all, I'm not famous - yet! I figure that I'm
about halfway done with my first book, and hope to have
it ready to send for editing and approval by April 1st.
It is Christian fiction, entitled "My Name Is Lazarus".
Please pray for continued inspiration and writing.

Don't know why yet, but my columns are not running in
the other 2 papers any more. Someone(s) made a decision
to just run syndicated items, so I was told - haven't checked
with my managing editor yet, as she's on vacation. So for
now, just check the PAFocus.com site to keep up with my
craziness and zaniness. Ha-Ha!

Cindy had a birthday yesterday, January 1st, as did our
daughter-in-law, Colleen, Bill's wife. Cindy's 67, but I won't
divulge Colleen's age without her permission. We spent the
day watching football bowl games, her passion, as she does
every New Year's/birthday, and which I do somewhat, too.

C.J. owns the Lumina now, hoping to trade it or sell it soon
in order to get the wheels of his choice. He's doing well in
his job in Harrisburg. Chartel still drives the Intrepid, and
will hopefully take it's ownership soon. Otherwise, she is
doing well except for a health problem now and then -
nothing serious, we pray.

My work hours are down to 15 to 20, by choice, as I'm
slowly working my way toward retirement. Hope to get one
more debt eliminated before taking that final plunge. Had
to take on Social Security part B, and sign up for a supplemental
health coverage to prevent any health issues from becoming
a financial burden.

We still cover local high school sports, with an article or two,
or maybe three in each PA Focus. Trying to cover both boys
and girls basketball, and wrestling when possible. You can
read them on the website, too, under "local sports".

"That's all folks!" Always glad to get your calls, cards, letters,
or e-mails. It's great to hear your voices on the phone. If
you're coming our way (Pittsburgh), be sure to let us know
and stop in to visit, please.

Blessings and Love, Bill, Cindy, and crew.