The smell in the air is changing. You can see the buds on all the trees exploding as leaves begin to form. Moisture in the air is heavy. Crab trees are beginning to blossom. Lilacs will shortly be in full bloom. The days are getting longer. I think they calll it Spring.
Mom's Day is Sunday. Remember that you (described at a large bowling ball or watermelon) passed through a narrow passage at great pain and suddenly you were given your life. You were nutured with great care and have become the stunning success you are because of one person, Mom. So if you are smart, you will remember the one person who loves you unconditionally and always will! You were lucky to get a great Mom.
Your Mom and I went to see Bobby Vinton at the PAC Sunday night. Who is Vinton you ask? He is a musician from the 1960's. He is called the Polish Prince. His Dad had a polka band in Pennsylvania and Bobby took over during high school years. I have to admit that lots of the audience had grey hair but I saw lots of old ladies dancing the polkas and "rock 'n rolling" in the aisles. Fun night.
The experience of owning a "used" Bavarian Motor Works car is interesting. All maintenance including brakes and wearing parts are warranteed up to 50,000 miles or 5 years. There are no incidental charges. Yesterday I took my car in at 19,000 miles to replace the micro filters that protect all passengers in the cabin from undue polution. Absolutely no charge and I got a free car wash. Cool. My next scheduled maintenance for oil and bleeding air from the brake system is at the end of 2010. It is part of the upscale car experience. Hey, it beats replacing headlight bulbs in a Saab every month or two. At least my car company is still in business.
As Spring "happens", open your doors and windows. Let the sun shine in. Breath deeply. There aren't many advantages to living in Wisconsin but the onset of Spring is one of them. My favorite memory was living on 6th street and our bedroom window faced west. There happened to be a backyard full of lilacs to the west and when the wind blew that fragrance through the house, you wanted the moment to last forever.
The lesson Grasshoppers is that is okay to feel the promise of Spring. It is the great part of being alive!
Love,
Dad