A NEW HOME IN TUCSON

We are back in Tucson, living in a very nice rented condominium close to our house and the neighborhood that we enjoy. Our house is leased so we did not have the option of returning there at the moment. Our move went smoothly, and most things are now in place except for the overflow of items that were formerly in our garage; we have only a carport, so will store the extra stuff in the garage at the house.

We had a great visit with Marie's neice, Sheila (see photo with Marie), and her husband Chuck, in Tallahassee, FL, after they drove to meet us from their home in South Carolina. Derek met us in New Orleans and drove us to Tucson--to minimize the risk of another illness episode along the way across the Southwest--with stops in several places such as Mesilla, NM (see photo of Derek with Billie the Kid historic sign)--a very old and interesting town that was the first capitol of New Mexico. We showed Derek a bit of Tucson (photo of the Derek at the pool of the historic Arizona Inn). The last photo is of our new back yard, with gorgeous views of the desert and mountains. It is quiet and relaxing, much to our pleasure!

I saw my Internist yesterday, and basically got a "clean" bill of health, although he wants me to see a neurologist here to pinpoint the problem that put me in the hospital in Ormand Beach and St. Augustine, FL. I have had no problems since St. Augustine, so am optimistic that the two episodes were not indicators of an on-going serious illness.

We were delighted to learn that Mollie won an $8000 scholarship so she can attend an excellent private school near Yellow Springs. She was one of only two students in the entire Middle School to win a scholarship, and had to compete vigorously to be successful. The school will enable her to advance much more quickly than would be possible in a public school.

Affectionately,

Bill and Marie