For the past week my distant cousin on my mother's side came to visit from Milwaukee. While here, Terry and I started chatting about various relatives. I realized that although Terry and I are not technically closely related, I know him better and have seen him more often than most of my first cousins...and I only have 7 of those! Ever since I can remember the first birthday card or Christmas card always came from Terry. He came to visit my family growing up when we lived in Belgium and Germany...and now New York City! I came to the conclusion that family is what you make of it. Also, if people and places are important enough to you, you will make the necessary effort to stay in touch or visit them.
Cody teases me for holding on to people too much. I would just like to point out for the record that we both grew up moving every few years all over the world...I am still best friends with my best friend from kindergarten (not to mention her whole family) and we see each other AT LEAST once a year...top that! Okay, now I'm teasing but still I think family and friends are important and traveling is important; therefore, I would just like to say...thanks for coming to visit Terry.
Terry's visit finally gave us a reason to go to Sylvia's Soul Food restaurant. We pass it every Sunday on the way to church but have never gone back on another day to try it out. It was good, heavy, sit-in-your-stomach-like-lead southern soul food goodness. I've had better but it was nice to visit a part of Harlem history.
Terry spent most of the week on a rental bike touring NYC and upstate New York. I have no desire to do that myself but was greatly impressed by his energy and willingness to pedal 30 miles to visit Judy Garland and Malcolm X's graves. That's dedication!
Terry's visit finally gave us a reason to go to Sylvia's Soul Food restaurant. We pass it every Sunday on the way to church but have never gone back on another day to try it out. It was good, heavy, sit-in-your-stomach-like-lead southern soul food goodness. I've had better but it was nice to visit a part of Harlem history. 
Terry spent most of the week on a rental bike touring NYC and upstate New York. I have no desire to do that myself but was greatly impressed by his energy and willingness to pedal 30 miles to visit Judy Garland and Malcolm X's graves. That's dedication!So now that the summer traveling months are upon us, I'm putting the word out that we are open for visitors. We will only complain a little after you leave I swear! heehee
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Beth: You look hot in that outfit!
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