Heading back to Hoosierland

Two weeks from today, I'm bound for Indiana.  I haven't been back "home" since December, so it has been more than awhile since my last visit. 

The good news is that I'm catching up with family and friends at one big party at Mom's house on the 3rd.  She has a gathering each year on the 3rd of July with plenty of food and fun -- and it will be nice to do some visiting all at once, rather than fifty visits all around La Porte County.  I hate to be a whiner, but seriously, once I've traveled 1400 miles, get off your ass and come visit ME.

One of the required visits is to my Grandma.  Dad's mom is 91, going on 92 this fall, and is getting shorter and failing more each year.  She still gets around fine, does a small garden and whatnot, but it is clear that the years of having her around are growing shorter too. 

Some of the other visits will include dinner with the Big Gay Mafia, lunch with some former Ivy colleagues/friends on Monday and general merriment. 

Can't believe it has been so long since I've been there, but it will be good to get back.

I am headed back home again to Indiana ...

at least for this weekend.

Mom is hosting a post-wedding open house for Sister and Boy Wonder. I should probably think of another name for him, but honestly, the lovely man registered for a Batman towel for the wedding registry, so ... Boy Wonder he remains.

I fly in 'round 9:30 on Friday night and on Saturday, Sister, Boy Wonder and I head north to LP for the family/friend shindig. Returning to Indy on Sunday to fly out around 4. It is going to be a cram-packed, fun-filled weekend.

Looking forward to it.