Page Two - The View from Under the Bus
As I continue sharing my views on current events with you in this personal website format I feel compelled to remind you that these are just my opinions. Recent events have made me aware that my perspectives are often views from under the proverbial bus. And that’s OK. You can get the party line from other sources. So the page title will be different but that is all.
The View from Under the Bus is my personal perspective. Other points of view and additional information are now on my Another View page. Previous VFUTB items can be found in Archives.
06.26.2011 - Birth Announcement - Parker Thomas Lavin
From Carl P Lavin through me to you - Parker Thomas Lavin was born today, June 26, 2011 at 2:49AM. Both mother and child are doing very well. 8lbs, 3oz, 20inches. More details to follow.
06.25.2011 - Response to Kinlink Email
Pleased that all sounds good with Coumings. Didn't make it to Irish Festival
or Town Meeting. Work is stressful and just want to relax after work (and do
stuff around the house) Mon-Fri. Khris is a big help but with her 4 am wake
up call she is an early-to-bed as well. All healthy except for a blood
pressure spike that requires med adjustment but other than that all ok at
Fuller Street.
Khrissy was never really interested in Christine Lavin because if she
mentioned her at school people would say she just liked her because of the
name. Amazing how long ranging high school remains a behavior mod in life.
For example nearly just put an "u" in behaviour. Ahhh England - my second
high school
Kerry is on the verge of delivering. Friday they were a little worried about
BP during a routine checkup and suggested inducing labor. She is already has
little contractions. Held her for a while and decided it was situational to
the pregnancy and gave her the option. She said no because that would mean
that both Damon and the new kid would have the same birthday. Dr Spock would
have a field day with that one. Had Damon Friday pm and Saturday am to give
Kerry some rest at home but she is back for another appointment today. I am
on standby. Who knows? Name is a secret even though we know it will be a
boy. With Damon's baseball on Saturdays and Khristine's softball on Sundays
and laundry in between I stay busy but not particularly productive in
off-duty time. Did manage to squeeze in the NepRWA annual meeting last week.
Fully appreciating how Ellen's handling of the "small stuff" freed me up to
do other things. Please share this with my much ignored but equally beloved
family. Carl has not gone all monastic on you just running on a higher
commitments level with a lower energy level. Welcome to 73 - right? Will
spread word about the newest Lavin when/if God wills it. Damon is 8 and in
the 3rd grade! How did that happen? Big hugs and kisses to all.
02.26.2011 - Happy Birthday to Me.
I know I am spending a lot of money on keeping this site up and am not sure why. Received some HBs from folks on Facebook so there are people out there who believe/know that I am alive and in pretty darn good shape for Seventy-Three!!! It is not a significant event is the scheme of numbers - I hesitate to call it numerology - but it is a milestone. Well - every day is a milestone but you know what I mean. My Khrissy is back to work and doing well enough to take me and her girlfriend of two years to someplace new/old/nice today. My Carl, Kerry (with my second grandson in her belly) and mhic mo mhic Damon the Marvelous will be going to favorite places tomorrow. They could have combined but it is easier on each to do it this way and I get to get two freebies - tee-hee. If God is willing it should be a pretty good weekend. Crypto revealed - new/old/nice descrambles to the newest Cheesecake Factory in Braintree and their legendary Shepherd's Pie. Favorite places decodes to Sunset Grill and Great Scott in Allston (I hope). Who goes to an Award winning Indie Music (et al) Venue for a Cookie Fest? Lavins do! Will keep you posted. This is more fun than talking to myself and although the result is the same, people don't look at me funny when I do this. Well - no more than usual. Talk soon.
10.20.10 - Hello again
Not going to say too much tonight. Just went through a few gyrations to re-acquire my domain name and get the site back up. For those who are wondering I am well and have been well enough all the time I have been quiet. Many of you have seen me up and out and doing stuff. Mostly Khristine, Damon and work stuff. I am still working full time and with the employment situation being what it is have been quite busy. Still the Business Services Representative at Employment & Training Resources - your One Stop Career Center In Norwood. I know folks hit the link from Facebook and Twitter every once in a while and this is mostly for those of you who have hung in there. Thanks. Will be back soon and hope I have something worth saying. Talk soon.