May 28, 2016
1:44 p.m.

Well, plans changed and I am still in Wyoming with my parents. The longer I stay, the harder it is to go, but I'm going to have to go home and take care of business pretty soon whether I want to or not, because that's life!

In the meantime, though, I will get the chance to visit with my brother when he comes into town next week, and for that I am very grateful. I didn't think I'd see him during this little vacation.

On the other hand, I missed the graduation of one of my favorite young people, and that makes me sad. I am so proud of him! The cap and gown look great on him, and his mother is looking proud and beautiful! I would love to post a picture, but I won't do that without permission.
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Having confronted, again, the situation where I really, really want to be two places at once, I just want to know: Where is my transporter? Shouldn't someone have invented this by now?

Seriously, it is my dream to own a transporter and beam myself to wherever I want to be at any given time. I don't mean beam to the store and back, I just mean from Colorado to Wyoming and back, Colorado to Oklahoma and back. You know, the long distance stuff. Denver to Greeley. I would love to never miss a graduation, school program, field trip, birthday or holiday. I want to be there for everyone and everything.

Wouldn't that be so great? Is that too much to ask?

Well, clearly it is...so far. But, ah, what a dream! And dreams can lead to big things.

Unfortunately, I am not a brilliant scientist, but I know there are plenty of you out there. So get to work!
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My sister and I enjoyed a nice day out yesterday. I cannot believe how much Rock Springs has grown and changed. It amazes me that nearly seventeen years have passed since I lived here.

We had some Mexican food, and it was pretty good. Of course, there are tons of leftovers. One thing about the new eating habits--a meal meant for one in most restaurants will feed me at least three times.

We tried some shopping, but nothing caught our attention enough to make us buy it. Which is a good thing!

I had a great time. Thanks, Donna!

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It's Memorial Weekend. It's time for us to reflect upon those who fought and often died to protect us and this great land where we live. It's time to remember those we loved who have moved on without us, whose love we treasured and are forever grateful for.

If part of your celebration includes a trip to the cemetery, may your travels there and home be safe. If, like so many, you venture out on your first camping trip of the season, travel safely.

And if your celebrations include a lot of good food, eat an extra bite or two for me, because I eat vicariously through you all these days. Then message me and tell me what you feasted on!

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I've been going through all lot of old photos while I've been here, and tomorrow I may post a few Memorial photos for those I want never to forget.

Until we meet again--

Happy trails!