OK...I know! I have been slacking. So, perhaps a several month absence is not considered slacking. What is it considered? Lazy? Perhaps. It seems as though I will need to catch up with page after page of “life” and all that has been happening, I will try to spare you.

I remember once again that when the temperature drops and the snow falls how much I dislike winter and the cold. Although I did ski when I was younger (many, MANY years ago) I have never been a fan. Cross country skiing is ok, I normally enjoy the slower pace and less crowded conditions but I am not out skiing all that often to make winter a blast.

Someday I will be in a place with a climate that is a tad more tepid. Who knows, global warming and all I might just stay put. Although I could not wait to get out of Dodge (aka St. George) when I was younger I could see myself going back. Unfortunately as St. George grows so does the pollution in the air, is this a place that will resemble Salt Lake Cities continuous brown “haze” (cause it’s not pollution if we call it haze) in 10, 20 years?

I have been spending more time in my appointment with Magna Community Council, and have been asked to represent the council in yet another position. Enter A.C.C.T. Association of Community Councils Together. The name says it all, Community Councils from throughout unincorporated Salt Lake County. We meet monthly at the Salt Lake County Government offices to discuss goals, and the big one seems to be House Bill 40 (HB40). The goal…keeping unincorporated Salt Lake County just that way, unincorporated. We held a Legislative dinner a few weeks back to discuss HB40. Our goal is to get the Legislative to leave us alone and allow our individual townships to remain in place.

So far it has been interesting…with some members of the Legislative I wonder how they got there, lets think back…um…Buttars anyone? I have grown to be very fond of Mayor Corroon and Sheriff Winder. They are actually pretty cool people. Wow, never thought I would say that about a Sheriff.

Work, well work is ok. Some changes with my Management and a few laid off in San Jose. I am just thankful to have a job in these trying times. It was sad to see so many that I worked with directly shown the door. My team has challenges, but who doesn’t? It would be boring if it were perfect.

My other half has his challenges with work as well and we had damn well better see some changes in February.

OK, 2 days to Christmas and I am not in the least excited, not even festive. Although the house is decked in lights (12,000 to be exact) and Christmas tree’s (12 to be exact) it’s just been sad not having my dad around. I know it must be much more challenging for my mom since this will be the first time without my dad in over 50 years. We are spending time together as a family on Christmas Eve and will have my mom, her sister and her partner over on Christmas for dinner so I am sure it will be just fine.

I have approached the time when my fingers have tired and my brain is asking for a beer. I am weak and give in with little fight. Until next time, and I promise it will not be when it is 80 outside. Ciao!!