But it's nice...to have things to do.  Hard to keep my mind focussed.  I think I've officially entered the "Mom's Taxi" stage of life.  A big thanks to my Mom for all the running she did from one activity to the next.  Makes the coming of teenage drivers in the house a mixed blessing to look forward to.  The one who is old enough isn't very confident or eager.  The next one is so confident that it's a good thing she can't get a permit for another year...yikes...it's only a year away?  Stop the clock!

We picked up a pick up in the last week...it's all registered and everything today.  It's less intimidating than a 12 passenger van, you know.  And what's a hick without a pick...pick up, that is!  And I can legitimately refer to myself as a Hick(s)...yes, there's Hicks in my family line!  I bet you all knew that, though.  Of course, if you are reading via facebook, where this lovely little blog imports, then a percentage of you get to lay claim to Hicks-dom, too!  Yes, she's done a little too much running around...unwinding with what witt remains!  Don't get me rhyming, now, or you will definitely regret it.  But if you're in that Hicks lineage, of course, you already know better.  LOL!

Just wanted to greet my blog friends, those few who haven't departed for facebook and other venues.  I'll have to swing by your blogs soon...when I can catch my breath again.  That may not be until November.  Unless the soccer teams do well.  We'll see!

Blessings from the ranch!