Hi All,

Hal was funny yesterday. Tired and a little cranky. He claimed that "Everyone around here must be taking directions from my wife". I had told them not to put him back into bed after his therapy, I wanted him dressed and in the wheelchair so we could go outside. Well he wanted to get in bed to go to sleep, so was a little mad that they were following my instructions.

We ended up staying in and I gave him a much needed shave, and even cut his hair a little. It is finally emerging into something beyond baldness or a buzz cut.

One normal "wifely duty" that has returned is that I am doing Hal's laundry again. He is wearing gym type clothing everyday now for his therapy sessions,. Sometime shorts and sometimes sweatpants, with shirts and sweatshirt jackets, so everday I am bringing home a small bundle of wash. At least it is something that feels normal and familiar.

He had a wonderful visit with Harvey, Stan and Norm, his good tennis buddies. I think the male companionship was a very good thing, and did a lot for him. Thanks guys for uplifting him.

He is asking to see Dexter, again. And I cannot begin to tell you how much Dexter misses his POPPOP. Dexter was always Hal's afternoon buddy when I was playing cards or mah jongg, so they really do have a special bond.

Carrie is in NYC at a opening of her part in show at a gallery in chelsea. I am so proud of her, and would have loved to have been there, but I can't leave Hal, so I will have to get the report from Carrie as to how it went.

All for now,
With love, Linda