Today is my vacation’s jump day After the day I will only have five more days left of vacation. So far, it has been quite enjoyable, but not as productive as I would’ve preferred in the writing arena.

Monday could’ve not been any more perfect. I spent the lunch hours with a friend, and then went to a movie with another friend. There were a few other friends who were not on yesterday’s agenda that would’ve made the day even more perfect. But we solved that with emails.

Today I will have lunch with a very dear friend of mine. I first met Nancy Winslow when I became director of music at Normandy United Methodist Church back in 1996. Nancy had been highly involved in the working machinations of the district offices. Therefore, she was expert in all the details and workings of the church, and the greater church.

Nancy has two sons, and I am sandwiched, age wise, between both Steve and Phil. So, Nancy simply adopted me as a third son. What has been need, his these past few years bills daughter, Samantha, has been one of my voice students. I have gotten to know one of my adopted Ohio brothers.

Nancy and her husband, Elvin, will be moving to Kansas. So, today is one of those bittersweet days of enjoying some time with Nancy before they move. We will have email to keep us in touch, and of course communications from her son and granddaughter, but it won’t be the same not having Nancy right here in Kettering.

I may venture down to Centerville tonight to watch the Air Force Band of Flight. This is one of my all-time favorite ensembles. This ensemble was the first Air Force band in United States history, and was started by another good friend, band director Paul Schartle.

From DLJH’s iPhone
“Make it a great day!”