On the other hand, S. and her beau came to visit last night. We had drinks and conversed on the balcony. Hard to make life better than that.

She's been a widow for 22 years (her husband died young), and she's newly in love. Her gentleman friend is pleasant to look at and a fine conversationalist. Good luck, and I mean it, S.

And I talked to Tom again today. I worked for Tom as a cocktail waitress in Dallas when I was 23-24. I looked him up when I first came with Lyman to the coast. He worked as banquet manager at the Gulf State Park. But I haven't talked to him again until today.

I thought he was an excellent man to work for. He was always fair, and knew how to put you in your place without being rude. I like Tom.

Lyman and I plan to see him next time we come.