Life - simple but, always complicated!!

Tues. Aug 16th Finally, the deluge of rain has ended. On Sunday parts of the NY metro area received in excess of 10 inches of rain. WOW, LI farmers are not happy these days as this much rain in such a short period of time is only conducive to rice farmers! Many major highways and secondary roads were flooded, OK I'm not a news reporter but a blogger. I needed to catch up on my rest as the three days in DC were emotionally draining. On Saturday evening, I went to Mass and then to the Sweet Hollow Diner for a bite to eat. I was pleasantly surprised to see Theresa Schmitt (Rottkamp) enter the diner, and we shared dinner together. Theresa's  late husband, Ferdie is/was first cousin to my father. My grandfather Anthony Sr., and Ferdie's father, Ferdinand, were brothers. They were the last two sons on the old Schmitt homestead in Rosedale. Theresa's sons, Ferdie III and Billy remain in the agriculture business. They raise floral stock in the spring, recently entered the sod

Abby Wambach scored the game winning goal to put up USA 2 -1. Abby Wambach is from Rochester NY!!    OLE ! OLE!!

Another summer is racing by. I've been making sure to slow down and smell the roses. The LI ocean beaches, free concerts, friends & family!!

23-June -2011 Father's Day was a good day. I gave Dad a nice card with some deep meaningful thoughts. I also gave him a restaurant gift certificate. ❤ Kristen & Lauren both called and wished me a Happy Father's Day. They both mean the world to me. I do miss not seeing them on Father's Day. I feel more like a "son", than a "father". Living in Dad's house is appreciated, but it isn't "home". Actually, I have not had a "real" home since 2007. Sure, I've had a place to sleep, eat, and watch television, but that is what they are just places. So in my my view and definition, I've been homeless the past four years. I feel homeless or without a family at many events or places, going to Church, family get togethers, etc. It is a difficult feeling and not easy to get rid of. I'm stuck in neutral at the moment, I cannot get excited about looking for a job. It was a similar feeling, I had in my Fairport apartment. Wor

22-May-2011 Today is Lauren's graduation day from college. The time has gone by so quickly. I have both happy and sad feelings, thoughts, etc. Very happy that Lauren has accomplished her goal to obtain a medical nursing degree. She is very passionate about nursing, and I have no doubt she will become an outstanding nurse. I'm sad as this signifies the "real" end of parental responsibility, and she becoming an independent adult. I'm also sad because it is another event, that is marked by the separation of our family. Tru dat !!