Monday Night

Monday night we met at Julie’s house for chili (isn’t it sad that it is STILL chili weather????) and then we went over to Daddy’s office to see how he has rearranged a few things.  When he first got there in February, it was really dark and not very welcoming.  It just didn’t feel right and it certainly wasn’t “Daddy”.  He has managed to completely change the feel of that office by just rearranging some of the furniture, getting rid of a few bizarre pieces of “artwork” and adding a simple round table and chairs for meetings/visits.  So simple - and yet, a very different effect.  

Grandpa, Jonathan, Jackson, and Anna  - next to the photo of 'Santa' and
the grandkids in the sleigh.  :D

Mama and Daddy in front of the photo of Dr. Max Gutensohn.

He also has several of his “signature items” in the office.... his mug of Mom, family photos, and even his official penmanship certification.  :)  He has always had it hanging on the wall of his office (at both universities) and it has been sort of funny to see people react to it.  They expect it to be some diploma or award and are quite surprised to see what it REALLY is!  Daddy just laughs and says he probably has the only “certified” penmanship in the building.  :)  Of course, that certification was given to “little Jackie” in 1943!   :)

painting of Andrew Taylor Still

We just hung around together a bit in the office then went back to Julie’s for hot tea and more visiting.  Getting closer and closer to James leaving.  Ugh.

The guys like his big computer!

2 Comments

Hannah
looks sharp!!  Next time we're there I'll have to visit. Still chili weather?!  You could come take some of our wind if you like.... :-)

Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - 10:24 PM

Anonymous

Goodness!!  Jackson looks like such a young man!!  What happened to your little boy???
Lori

Friday, April 18, 2008 - 05:23 PM