I Began to Work on Closure of 35 Years of Relationship with Dow

Well I fussed and fidgeted and did some more paperwork, but this evening my living room has about 6 boxes with family names on them and 1 to give to the Salvation Army. I opened up the first of 4 boxes of ornaments to distribute them amongst the family.

I had not decorated a tree in 12 Christmases. I am surprised that many are still in good condition after spending those years in boxes in the condo basement storage area. Hot, cold, damp, dry all kinds of conditions not the best for glass or glue.

What surprised me was that I could not remember the ornaments, of course, I am working with a box of regular, fill in the branches kind. I have boxes of special ones to open and divide. I didn't realize how many I had that are not made of glass. They are fun objects and shapes and sizes. I will distribute especially to those family members with younger children. I will try to list some of my treasures as I find them once again.

I downloaded the form Dow must sign to give me the Prius. Had to spend $700 for new front brakes and tire alignment. Chicago and the burb roads are full of pot holes. It is a wonderful car still regularly getting 45+ miles even as I drive slowly on the traffic jammed roads that make up "Chicago auto paths" or should I say "parking lots" especially on the Edens.