Joann and Jack

"The trouble with retirement is that you never get a day off." ~Abe Lemons **We are a school librarian and a federal accountant enjoying retirement--with all its days off. This blog allows us to keep our family and friends updated on some of our thoughts and activities from the mundane to the profound with a few interesting tidbits added for fun. We try to stay imaginative and adventuresome in our every day lives.

Friday, January 13, 2012

Our First Snowfall of the Winter

Our First Snowfall of the Winter Jack and I woke up to a winter wonderland of snow and ice. By late Tuesday afternoon it had all melted e xc...

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Roman Catholic Version Of 12 Days Of Christmas

A Partridge in a Pear Tree : Jesus Christ Two Turtle Doves : The Old and New Testaments Three French Hens : The Theological Virtues of Fa...

Did You Have A Good New Year's Eve and New Year's Day?

Did You Have A Good New Year's Eve And New Year's Day? Jack and I watched the ball drop in New York City. We also watched 6000 ping ...

Look At This

Look At This! Got These Narcissus For Christmas. When They Came T hey Were Under Ground In The Pot. In Less Than A Week They Were18 Inches ...

Memories of Christmas Day at Joann and Jack's House

Jennifer Made Dave Smith A Stocking For Our Family Stocking Layout. Dave Smith Came Out For Christmas At Our House. Daddy Read The Directi...

Memories of Christmas Eve at Jenn's House

Memories of Christmas Eve at Jenn's House We Were Delighted That Jeanine's Fiance Dave Smith Could Join Us For Dinner. Jenn Set A Be...

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Jeanine is Engaged

Our daughter Jeanine is now engaged to Dave Smith, a Prince William County police officer. They are planning a wedding for May 26 here in Vi...

Saturday, December 24, 2011

One Day Till Christmas--I Think We Are Ready

One Day Till Christmas--I Think We Are Ready The Carolers are in the window. The naughty nutcrackers are on the table. The living room big t...

Friday, December 16, 2011

Christmas Will Be Here Soon!

Christmas Will Be Here Soon! Newsflash: If Christmas arrives on Christmas Eve that means we have just 8 days to get everything done. Wow! ...

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Few More Pics Of Thanksgiving

Friday, December 9, 2011

Leukemia Update

Leukemia Update Last week I did four days of chemo and on Wednesday I went to the Prince William Hospital outpatient center for blood trans...

Oh No, Another Shooting At VA Tech

Oh No, Another Shooting At VA Tech Another shooting at VA Tech! Part of the problem is that it is too easy to buy a gun in the state of Vi...

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Yes, It Does Snow In Arizona

Newsflash: Yes, It Does Snow In Arizona Jack got a message from his sister Barbara that Willcox, AZ right off interstate 10 between NM and T...

Today Is The 70'th Anniversary Of Pearl Harbor Attack

Today Is The 70' th Anniversary Pearl Harbor Attack I was able to visit the Pearl Harbor Memorial In 1969 while making my way home from...

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving Hope everyone has a safe journey to their destinations for Thanksgiving on Thursday. Enjoy the weekend away from your jo...

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About Us

Jack and Joann: A happily retired couple who live in a golf course community in Virginia, but don't golf. Jack grew up in Hale, Missouri. Joann grew up in Russia, Ohio. Joann enjoys gardening and reading. Jack enjoys playing on the computer and reading. Both enjoy spending time with family and friends, especially with Jennifer, Terry, Jack Aidan,Jeanine and Dave.

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