Author: Jason

Nana Charlotte

Irene texted this morning saying that Nana had a stroke. I called my brother Adam right away to get his perspective. Then I called Irene and Dad. Nana Charlotte is 97 so this could be the end. She’s at home and surrounded by family. I’ll fly out there just as soon as circumstances dictate.

Christmas presents

We opened our presents a day early and no one seemed to mind.  With Christmas, Hanukkah and our birthdays all falling right this week, it’s quite the deluge…but it’s also kinda fun to go big and get it all done at once.

Julians highlights were a drone, a remote control car, an Amazon echo and a basketball. Sophia got a bunch of clothes, a UE Boom (Bluetooth speaker) some records and a volleyball. But no doubt her highlight was a well packaged IOU to see Frank Ocean in concert at the Gorge in May. (at Sasquatch!!)

Steph got some wireless Bose headphones since she’s been running and enjoying Spotify so much..a sumptuous white nightie from a high end Seattle lingerie store…and a new fragrance with hints of sea salt and wood sage, by Jo Malone.

My gift was to lay witness…soak it in…and revel in the true spirit of this season…that of being their devoted husband and father.

Tahoe

Returning home from a fantastic trip!!

Boarding Mt Rose. Elevation 9,000′

Conditions on the 2nd day were even better than the first

Reno….Biggest little city in the world!

Best tri-tip sandwich ever! T’s mesquite grill in Incline Village

Don’t trust a guy in a panda hat. Playing poker at the Hyatt resort and casino

Catching up

It’s been awhile since I’ve wrote. Not that I haven’t been writing. It’s just been primarily focused on crafting interview follow up emails. Thank you for your time and consideration and the like. Which gets a little repetitive though I try hard to make myself stand out.

No major developments of which to speak. And now that it’s mid-December, the likelihood of anything materializing before the New Year is slim. But my spirits are high, Steph has been fully supportive, and I remain optimistic that things will pan out.

Our Thanksgiving trip to Portland was a blast. And today I’m heading off to NorCal to hang with Frank. The snow report doesn’t look great but we’ve got a free cabin in Tahoe and it’ll be refreshing just to be on the slopes. Once I get back, the kids are out of school for Winter break and they are already begging for me to take them skiing too.

On Christmas day, Steph and the kids will be leaving for North Carolina. I elected to hang back. Both to keep costs down and just because I need to be here and present to finish out the year at work. My boss will be in town as well and sounds like he’s making dinner plans to wish me well and thank me for my service.

All in all, I’m thankful for this season in life. We have our tree up and decorations out. It reminds me how rich we are in love and how blessed we are in spirit. We are happy, healthy and centered as a family.

I have some time yet to figure out my resolution for the New Year but one aspect I know will be to keep writing.

For now….Jason out