Hello to all,

After a long so called Indian Summer, winter has finally settled upon NE Ohio with a slight white dusting the day after Thanksgiving. For the last few days the temps have been hovering around 45 degrees. The fall was magnificent lasting longer than most with a concert of colors seemly turning simultaneously into a majestic bloom of glory. Fall ushered in major changes beyond that of the leaves. I am sure by now all of you know about BI’s slicing and dicing. Yes, I survived the cut but was given a territory with its nearest entry an hour from my home. It seems little has ever made sense after Boehringer West was buried.

I have time to blog because I am taking on a short term disability stent due to a severe bout of cellulites in my left leg which left an ulcer on my ankle. First time in 25 years I have taken such time which is remarkable knowing my medical history.

It is hard to believe that Cheryl and I have been living here in Hudson for over 13 years. She continues to teach English at Arch Bishop Hoban High School. This has been a wonderful blessing as the kids are great and the administration loves her. She also coaches the academic challenge team which won a major TV competition and $10,000 for the school. This was the biggest award won by any extra circular activity in the history of the school. The school focuses on an education that molds the mind, heart, soul and spirit. Even in these tough economic times the Hoban students collected 39,000 cans of food to replenish all the food closets in Akron.

This past summer was a joy. We celebrated our 30 wedding anniversary, Cheryl surprised me with a wonderful 60th birthday party (which some of you wrote wonderful notes). I became the last to receive BI’s bonus for 25 years of service. We went on a trip to San Antonio TX to attend a Renovari’ conference. Attended the wedding reception for Cheryl’s cousin Elise and her husband Joel Bernanke in Great Barrington MA. Buzzed around in “Nephesh” our 2006 Miata MX-5 we bought with only 5600 miles on her. But best of all just enjoying our friends, family and many quiet moments at home on the porch watching the wild life or having bond fires in our back woods sharing fine wine (I think), marshmallows, and great talks.

May this Christmas season bring all of you great joy and continue blessing.
George