I woke this morning with the thought of my grandchildren. They are a lot of fun and a source of many smiles. Be it a picture from their parents, or Facetime call. And best of all, the times we get to watch them ourselves, or be together as a family.
We just had a great stretch of time with them this past week. I think, I only have one opportunity this coming week, so I’ll have to stay in touch other ways. I’ve been sending my granddaughter cards every so often, so I’ll get one ready in the mail to send off tomorrow.
My grandson loves my tractor and wants to get on it or see it each time he comes over. I’ll have to make that a priority this month on the first warm day and get a battery and see if it will fire up for it’s 27th year, I believe.
I wonder how much of an opportunity I’ll have with the grandkids as they grow up. I’ll have to find ways to stay connected. I’ve got to lower that basketball hoop in my driveway because the granddaughter is old enough to shoot at it.
I’m just thankful they live close enough to be in contact and help out when needed.
Sports
Another day of exciting college basketball. But the blockbuster I woke to this morning, was the Lakers and Mavericks swapping star players. AD for Luka. Amazing what happens behind closed doors. It kind of makes sense for both teams. Just that nobody saw it coming.
It it my belief that online gambling will not only destroy many lives but it will destroy some sports. Every address in this country has part of Vegas in their yard or home. And if it’s easier than walking into a casino with cash and I believe it’s also easier to continue betting longer than you would at a table or machine.
The stats I read on it are staggering to me. These online services have appealed to a huge group of people who use them actively. It is my goal to never download one of those. I’ve gambled on sports. A friendly bet with my son each week during football season so we can stay in touch more. Or one on our rivalry with the Orioles and Yankees. I might play an office pool for March Madness. And if I lose money its to family and friends, no Casino taking their cut or the winnings.
6 Days and 17 hours till Spring Training.
Chiefs and Eagles – Going with Andy Reid’s experience.
Random Thoughts of the Morning
- Hope to exceed yesterdays exercise effort. And I set the bar high, to start the month off right.
- That is some bone chilling cold out there this morning.
- As the quote on the top of my To Do List says – Make the rest of your life, the best of your life.
- Looks like it could be a beautiful sunrise this morning.
