July 4th and I am now 68 years old -- yesterday I was 67. Seems weird that the passing of one day could make me a year older, but that's the way it is.
I am doing well in retirement. I recently (April 23) had a total replacement of my right knee and expect to have my left one done before too long. At a recent doctor's appointment, the scale showed that I dropped another 5 pounds. Weight loss is going slowly, but it is going in the right direction. Other than the joints mentioned, I am in relatively good health, Thank You God! I am enjoying getting out and taking pictures more and more. I have received some positive notes on my Flickr account, I have had a picture published three times in a local paper - my next goal is to win a ribbon in a print contest.
I haven't been able to ride my bike since my knee operation, but I expect to be able to get back to that too, before too long.
My Cousin Anthony Masi died. Anthony was two years younger than I am. Rest in peace Anthony.
On a brighter note, my son Anthony married Kristen (Nee Malek) on June 14 with me officiating. Yeah, I know, but the kids asked me if I could perform the ceremony and, well how could I say no? They had planned a beach wedding, but as we were on the bridge crossing over to Anna Maria Island, the sky opened up and set a deluge upon us. In short order my cell phone rang, the ceremony had been moved to the restaurant. From then on out, everything proceeded without a hitch (except for the obvious). God bless you, Anthony and Kristen!
