Plan to get your passport and a happy birthday to ‘Cakes’ Marie
It’s Wednesday morning as I write, and it’s my middle daughter’s birthday. Her nickname is perfect for the day. Cayla Marie’s “other” name is “Cakes.” I’m really not sure how all that worked out – my oldest, Shannon, is “Pie” and Mariah, the youngest, is “Root Beer.” Nobody else uses those nicknames, it’s a Dad’s special, and the why and how – who knows? So, Happy Birthday across the miles Cakes Marie, your proud Father loves you and wishes every happiness today and always.
FOOTBALL: NFL labor pact still awaits player reps’ vote
Player representatives from all 32 NFL teams met for almost 10
Wedding anniversaries require specialty gifts
Recently, my husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary. I won’t say which one—but I was 5 when we married. Really. Anyway, I’m not the most romantic of people—possibly due to the trauma of being married before I finished kindergarten. So I was thrilled when I got a new toaster for my anniversary. I even picked it out.
Barbecue celebrates seniors
A quarter-century partnership between Gilroy Rotary Club and the City of Gilroy Parks and Recreation Department in support of senior citizens hosted its annual Senior Center barbecue at Christmas Hill Park. One-hundred-sixty Gilroy Senior Center regulars enjoyed a barbecue chicken lunch, garlic bread, beans, salad and dessert. According to Rotary senior barbecue chair Rick Patereau, the afternoon provided an opportunity for senior citizens to socialize, enjoy an al fresco meal, play cards, Bingo, board games and dance.
