David Parent writes: “We have completed our fourth summer at our condominium in Wallingford (Conn.). Cathy has required a health home aide for the entire year and after a few false starts we had one join us in May, who is an answer to prayer. She’s knowledgeable and professional but with a warm and nurturing personality. We have tried our luck at the local community garden for several years and, other than a handful of small tomatoes, had nothing to show for our efforts. This year I spent much more time in the garden and we had a good crop of tomatoes. While ironing one morning I discovered old Greyhound bus restoration videos streaming on the computer. Many of the old buses were converted into campers when they were taken out of service and the bus restoration hobby is vigorous. Cathy rode Greyhounds back from school in New Haven to her home in Northford and I rode similar buses back and forth to military school in New Jersey and we have a love for the breed. It seems that many of our classmates are starting businesses. As a result, Cathy and I started Jennings and Johnson, LLP. We make small loans to qualified borrowers. Our grandchildren are growing up rapidly. This year we were able to see all ten of them. The older ones can fly out from California to see us and our son David also visited from California. I see that there is a stirring of interest for the 65th reunion. I just got my Brown blazer back from the cleaners where it received reconstructive surgery. Some classmates may not be aware that at our 45th reunion it was determined that all of the blazers fit. We are at the point where our lives are beginning to change and where going to medical appointments seems to be a large part of our lives. I am waiting for someone to write the definitive book on love and marriage in one’s 80s. If done right it will emphasize love and companionship is just as intense in our 80s as it was in our 20s.”
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