Best People Events of 2024

 In January, I often do some posts that give "best of" posts for the previous year. This is one I've never done before. And, it's really hard, if not wrong, to say that some people events are better than others. Yeah, I'm not a people person, but I do know that relationships are important.

My "trail family" is very important to me.

I got a picture of four adults together who all attended the same Girl Scout Camp.

I increased my "friendship level" with a number of people this year.

I got to visit with a number of friends and relatives I haven't seen in a long time.

But for the best, I'm going to select meeting the members of my extended family that are descendants of my half brother John.

John had three children: Fredrick (Ricky), Jo-Anne, and Susanne. I learned a few years ago that Ricky died. He had a daughter Erin, and she has twin girls Elizabeth and Ellery. I had not seen JoAnn and Susanne since I was about 15, and they were younger. How did re-meeting them go?

In January 2024, I visited Jo-Anne (Jo-Jo) in Texas. There was an immediate connection


In July, I went east to visit Susanne, and to meet Erin, Liz and Ellery. Again... we just picked up like we'd been friends forever. I don't know if there is anything to the idea of "blood is thicker..." but it was almost strange.


I've spent my whole life with very few relatives, and I "lost" this branch of family after highschool. I'm delighted to reconnect.

In other news... this was not a stellar day. I like to talk about quality events on this blog, but sometimes people think that I never have to deal with the icky stuff. Of course I do, but I choose not to focus on it. I had plans for the day. But I didn't get to sleep until after 4 am last night. I woke up at 9:30. Had a headache. Started to get ready to do what I wanted to do. Still headache. And it turned into a migraine. This is a bit odd. I usually get one about every 3-4 years. This is two in the last month. Anyway, I threw up and had to go back to bed and not look at screens or words.

I have better hopes for tomorrow. Things seem to be OK now.

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