Mazel Tov!

My grandson, Jackson, is a good person. That may be my highest compliment besides respecting those that are lifelong learners. 

Jackson was given the promise of a full ride scholarship to any University of Nebraska location when he was in 8th grade. He would forfeit the scholarship if his grades sagged or if he got into any trouble. I became concerned when he acquired a steady girlfriend, Cassidy, in 10th grade. 

Girlfriends, good grades and staying out of trouble are often mutually exclusive. Over the years that they dated I got to know Cassidy and was impressed with her kindness and character.

They continued to date through high school and entered University of Nebraska at Kearney together. Four years later they both graduated and then landed great jobs in Kearney. 

Jackson and Cassidy married and my heart is full of joy for them. They deserve each other and they are a blessing to their families and many friends. 

The Kearney Krew Visits Iowa

 

A Visit to Kearney

 A pleasant time was had by all.

2017 Goals

Bob's Goals:

• More time with grandkids in Kearney, NE.
• More contact and time with sibs.
• Finish the “Full Grassley”, i.e, visit all 99 counties in Iowa.
• Be more reflective and appreciative.
• Pass the general test to upgrade my amateur radio license.
• Continue to improve the agency and the Plan and make both independent of time and location.
• Gracefully exit groups and committees where I no longer have a great passion for their mission or I am doing too much of the work.
• Improve my work/life balance.

Debbie's Goals:

• Work less
• Look for a vacation home
• Travel more with my hubby

National Bike Month

I wish more people would ride their bikes to work or take the bus.  

Then the freeway wouldn’t be so crowded for me.

Jackson and Allison just fly their B-52.