What happened to August...?

.......Wow, it is September already. Summer came and went so quickly, did I blink? Of course we had dance and summer school and misc other things. The big "Manhatten Dance Project" didn't happen. Tho they are still holding our money..... It is planned for later I think? The dance performance at the fair did go and I hear was wonderful. I got darling pictures back but that was the day to set up for my class reunion so I didn't get to see it. No great loss as I hate the fair. It is just hot, dusty and expensive. How is that for 'sour'? The class reunion was fun tho. This was the first one we actually had at the school and as it was sort of last minute we didn't have a large turnout but what we had was fun and it was also the 1st ever when anyone did any decorations. Usually they just have it at Dick's house, which is very nice and totally generous of he and Pattie to host it, but no one does any decorating. Well I know why now. Our school colors were black and white. Try to do that with out making it look like a funeral. But we did and we had enough food and cake for an army.
.......I just heard from a friend in New Orleans (well Dallas now)... who lost everything. They left in the early morning with 2 daughters and 4 large dogs and 1 cat in 2 vehicles with the computer tower and clothing for 2 or 3 days and have nothing to go back to. Now these people are fairly wealthy and have good insurence, if they ever can get back in to access the damage, but it is still heartbreaking to know they lost all pictures and just everything. She is trying to be very up and brave but I know they are devestated. And another friend who is now in Atlanta is still waiting to know the outcome for her house. I can not even begin to comprehend the devestation.
.........We have a new batch of kittens, 6 of them again. Of course very cute and fun. But poopy little devils. They are having a hard time understanding LITTER BOX! When we took thier mom in last Saturday, we got a cage for them and that is helping. My goodness the stink that 6 itsy littles can make. But they are learning..... At least I hope so.
.........Next weekend Eileen and I are going up to Ferndale to see the Raiders. They havent' been around here for 2 years so this will be a treat. We havent' seen the new guy either. We have tickets, hotel room, rented car and gas card. We may live on crackers and cheese all weekend but hey we have done that before.