


Life is worth living. For a retired man, I have been busy. Played pinochle today. Played poorly. I have to concentrate more. Need to count the cards and not have mental lapses. See some photos of members of our pinochle group.
Eldoris has worked too hard this week sanding the wood railings and staining them. I worked a couple days and I can say that sanding is hard work. But like a Kaiser nurse said on one occasion, she is as healthy as a young colt. Also yesterday I threw away six or seven VHS/DVD recorder/players and a couple TVs. Next month TV goes all digital so all this equipment is worthless. Also got myself a new LCD HDTV for the office. It is beautiful and I deserve it.
As part of my position as a commissioner (Oakland name) on the Citizens Police Review Board, I have to attend the Citizens Police Academy for 14 weeks. A good group. The class includes at least four people hoping to become police officers. There is a measure before the City Council to upgrade the Citizens Police Review Board to a Police Commission with wide powers to both provide oversight as well as discipline over the police. Also all citizens complaints would go the Police Commission. There is public opposition to the police policing the police.
The Rotary is now having lunch at the Sequoyah Country Club in the hills of Oakland. I am embarressed that having lived in Oakland for 40 years I had never been there until last week. It is absolutely beautiful. However, since the initiation fee is $30,000, I do not expect to become a member. The upkeep must be huge. Had a great tour.
I will be attending the family reunion over the 4th of July holiday. My sister Helen has promised to meet me there. They asked for old photos to share with other family members, so I searched my computer and discs and sent several as well as more on a CD.
I now have a twitter account. It is BukavuPundit. More things to keep me busy. Stay healthy.
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