X-Mas in Michigan

Anyone remember the "nephews in a box?" Look at them now.

Kyle was a drummer in the high school jazz band and now plays a variety of intstruments. Next fall he plans to go to college on the west side of the state, near Lake Michigan.


Zachary is now too long for the frame. He's grown 6 inches since school started this fall. I remember Christmases when we begged them to go back to sleep. This year I'd finished my third cup of coffee before we were able to roust Zak. He's a sophomore in high school with interests in video games, tennis and he's about to venture into creative writing.


Ray and Carol: Still cute after all these years. This is Carol's last Christmas of her 70's. They are making noises about staying in the sub-tropics for future holidays.

Sock Aversion Disorder Case Turns up in Michigan

Short term Florida resident Denise Hardesty found herself complaining about having to wear socks one chilly Michigan May morning. Though she only resided in Florida for 4 months, she had quickly become a delicate tropical flower. "We do occasionally see this happening with stays of short duration," said sock-free lifestyle advocate Molly Wortham "Unfortunately for Ms. Hardesty, there is no known cure for this condition. That is, except to move to Florida."