Dear Friend and Family, Christmas, 2011
Having reached that certain age, Beverly observes that not only does Christmas tend to arrive at warp speed these days, but each year invariably brings more changes than anybody is really comfortable in accommodating.
Last year at this time, even though the economy was circling the drain, both Angie and Trevor managed to find better jobs. Forever 21 allowed Angie to cut down on traveling while Disney Music Group has already given their newest Digital Marketing director (Trevor) a promotion. They still call Silver Lake home and are crazy busy with jobs, socializing with friends, and catering to Emmylou Harris (canine version).
Having put in four years with missiles in Great Falls, Montana, Nathan, now an Air Force Captain, is looking forward to working on the space side---his real passion. The family will be transferring to Washington DC, where Nathan will be involved with NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)---specifically, weather satellites. Naomi laments leaving her besties but is energized about living so close to the nation’s capital. Since 10-year old Max is crazy about sightseeing in general, this move is right up his alley. We hope they find room in their new digs for a couple of freeloading relatives and their winsome Yorkie.
Of all the offspring, Brendan seems to have set down the deepest roots. He’s managed to survive so many reductions in forces at Countrywide, we’ve lost count. He has great affection for Fort Worth and the close friends with whom he shares weekend activities. He still amazes us with the number of graphic novels he has authored as well as the music he creates on the computer. Brendan, his proud mother proclaims, is a truly happy person.
Beverly will be retiring, after 35 years, from California Lutheran University in August 2012. This semester she was happily tasked with preparing for the launch of the student online radio station. Her spring semester sabbatical will include the release of her third book (a history of political American film) and the presentation of a popular culture paper on Dr. Strangelove in Boston.
Jon still relishes his position as a civic leader but is chagrined to find himself the institutional memory of the Port Hueneme City Council. This intrepid adventurer, however, isn’t looking forward to facing his biggest life challenge---trying to coexist with Beverly-the-mystery-writer 24/7. Yet not only is Jon throwing Beverly a big birthday bash in January but he is also arranging travel in April to destinations on both their bucket lists---Stonehenge and Paris. It doesn’t get any better than this.
Wishing you the fulfillment of all your dreams at Christmas and during the New Year.
With much love,
Jon, Beverly, Nathan, Naomi, Max, Brendan, Trevor, & Angie
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