Here is what I read this morning:
Don't dwell on the past.
Your history can't be erased.
But your future has yet to be written.
Make the most of what's going to happen instead of worrying about what you can't change.
Don't waste your time being sad because you're wasting away moments in which you could be happy.
Don't know who wrote it but it makes sense I guess.

I wanted to show you Team Bill. We carpooled up to Miami and walked to end Alzheimer's in the blistering heat, then headed to Bubba Gumps for refreshments. Thanks to my peeps for supporting me! I raised enough to be a Grand Champion. Woot woot!

Here are a few more pix of the day:

banyan tree next to restaurant-125 years old

cute tutus

sea of purple (mostly)

starting line

And in other news:

Sophie got a doggie door! The good news is she learned how to use it.

And the bad news is that she learned how to use it. Apparently I must be punished when I go out and leave her. I came home to find this enormous hole, with muddy prints leading to the doggie door. I followed her trail through the kitchen, the hallway, the bedroom. I guess she needed to check each room before settling on her bed.

 and just one more

Beautiful hibiscus blooming today

Rose

My Dad's best friend died this week. So much loss this year. We used to say Rose was the girl with the orthopedic shoes and braces who didn't know she was homely. She was a sweet sweet girl. My mom says she feels like she has lost the last link to my Dad. We are all so sad.

It's been a sad year and I"ll be glad to put it behind me. I will catch you up on my goings on soon.

This word will guide you through the year of 2016! It will support you in your daily struggles and situations that may appear hopeless. This word will always show you the silver lining so that you won't ever need to worry. It was chosen for you specifically, embrace it!