Linda has four children and her son is severely autistic.
I invited them by for lunch and I hadn't seen Eric in a while
since I don't get to Tulsa more than once a year. I had fixed
a roast for their lunch with all the trimmings and fixed Eric's plate just before they came. He usually runs by his
plate, grabs a bite of food and gallops around the room. He
sat at the table and ate like a gentlemen. Much to the surprise of all of us. He was fascinated by Rex, but fearful.
I wanted him to pet Rex who has endless calm but he never
quite got the nerve to do so. I think a golden retriever
would be great for him to bond with.

They were here for a visit to O. U. Medical Center. Eric has
had a heart transplant as an infant.

I finally got a copy of The Help at the library. I started
to read and was enthralled. I could hardly stop last night.

Ashley is performing at Rose State College. Today they are
showcasing all cultures and there will be ethinic food and
music. I am going with Ellie and the girls. I hate to leave Ted alone but hopefully he will be encouraged to
exercise. He is doing well on his diet.

I always dread the first of the year...taxes and all that
sort of thing. I took a load of Ted's clothes to the cleaners. It seems to be colder than usual this year and I
have a ton of yard work to do. I need to get everything
mulched and try to get a place fixed in the garage to save
some of my plants. I would like to put pampas grass against the house where the former owners had white rocks.
The rocks are just plain tacky. I get lots of ideas walking
around the neighborhood.

Have a great weekend.