Dundee News

We've had some busy days recently, starting with picking Claire up from Hope, with two carloads full of stuff. Another positive year, heading into the stretch. She was home for two days and then off to Vienna. Surprisingly easy drop-off, considering it was the International terminal. But you couldn't get anywhere near the gates. She says it was a good flight, and seemed shorter than it was.

We talked to her on Sunday, and she is enjoying Vienna nicely, although she still has classes. She is living with her good friend at a house with a woman who has older children. She is looking forward to some upcoming day trips. 

This Saturday Daniel graduated from high school. Almost 800 kids, in a big sports arena. And the microphone didn't work very well. One interesting note was how many assistant superintendents and assistant principals there were. All making very good salaries. I wonder what they actually do everyday. Anyway, a nice sunny day, lots of smiles, and many selfies. One of the highlights was a video of a first year English teacher dancing very well in front his class. Dan said the video went viral. Nice going, Dan!

Lur wrapped up her semester last week, after a hectic last couple of days. We planted our garden at the hospital, and since the plot is much bigger than last year, we actually gave some of the space to another person. Lur still volunteers at the hospital, and we are getting ready for some summer volunteering with the village.

We have had numerous coyote sightings in the neighborhood. One afternoon, Willie and I were sitting on the back patio, and a coyote strolled past us about 20 feet away. Luckily, Willie did not see him, because the coyote just kept on walking not caring about our presence. A few weeks ago, after buying plants at our Home Depot, I was carting the plants out to the van, and noticed a duck following me. As I opened the back end, the duck flew into the car. After shooing it out, a guy two cars down asked, "your last name wouldn't happen to be Doolittle?". What is the matter with these critters?

Spring is here, looking forward to the summer.