February 9, 1995: Dr. Boyd

Dr. Boyd was my dentist since I was 4 years old so he knew both my mom and I pretty well.    I had my dentist appointment today and we had a nice chat.    We were talking about my dad. He said that I should find out from the psychiatrist about my dad.   He said he thought I was the strong one in my family.   He also said he thought I was not like my dad and that I won't have a problem adjusting to new changes.   He said its a problem finding a spouse in Muskegon, as so many of the people are not educated or culturally diversified.    I agreed with him on that, as Muskegon is not the best place to look for a man.     I want a man who is smart, family oriented, and likes to travel like I do.    Plus, I want someone who can make me laugh. I don't care how much money he has, just that he has a job.      

On a good note, I got my weight down to 119.5.

December 27, 1994: Briarwood and Yost Arena

After Christmas, I drove to Ann Arbor to visit with the Gonyos and Lawvers. We had our annual Christmas party at the Lawvers house.     We went shopping at Briarwood.   Wendy had got her wisdom teeth removed so was resting.    She was knocked out for the surgery.   

In the evening, Joy and I went to see Adam play hockey at Yost Arena in Ann Arbor.      Adam was on a hockey team.  They lost their game today with a score of 2-0.   Adam was happy that we came to see him play. I enjoyed chatting with Jo Lawver. 

December 22, 1994: Marilyn Monroe

In the evening, Grandpa and Grandma Thomas, Steve, Charlene, Kelsey, Mom, and I went for dinner at Pietros Restaurant in Grand Rapids.  We surprised him with a Marilyn Monroe impersonator.   The lady who impersonated Marilyn was a substitute teacher during the daytime and Marilyn Monroe at night.   It was so funny!  Grandpa got to take her garter off.    Grandpa looked like he was in heaven.   She really did a great job.    We were laughing so much. 

December 10, 1994: Ron & Joan Morse's House

Mom and I went to Ron and Joan Morse's house for dinner.  I met Joan's brother, Ron. I told my Mom that I thought we would have mac n' cheese, as she used to always make that as a part of our dinner, which I loved.      Sure enough, we had mac 'n cheese which made me so happy.     We also had breaded chicken and a creamy vegetable casserole.    

Jim came home and Joan told him what she wanted for Christmas. She said she wanted a nightie.   He turned bright red and was embarrassed.  We laughed so hard.

We all went to the Holland mall to go shopping.  

Jim told us he just bought a new Dodge Neon and a cop hit him and tried to blame it on Jim.  This happened about 6 weeks after Jim had bought the car.    I can still remember when Jim and I were kids and he would follow me around and I would try and run away.
His brother, Danny, was attending Ferris State University.    His younger brother, Phil, had grown up so tall.      Jim's dad, Ron Morse, was a good friend of my dads. They met while attending Muskegon Community College.   Ron was in my mom and dad's wedding.  

December 3, 1994: Annual Chicago Trip

Mom and I took a bus trip to Chicago for Christmas.   Lisa Micka's parents were on our bus which was a surprise.   Mom and I went to the Art Institute and saw Picasso's paintings.    Mom kept saying "That's art?   I could slop that together."   I was so embarrassed.    

We went shopping at Marshall Fields and of course, went to the 7th floor to see the famous Christmas tree.  Then, we went shopping at Water Tower Place.  On our walk, we saw a taping of the TV show, "ER".    At TJ Max, we ran into Karen and Ernie Simons.  Karen has been our friend and accountant for years.   

We had a really good time on our trip.   We look forward to this every year. 

October 25, 1994: Kim Daugherty's Confirmation

I got a call from my neighbor, Kim Daugherty, who asked if I would be her sponsor when she was confirmed in into the Catholic church on May 10, 1995.  I felt so honored!    It meant alot to me that she chose me to do this.    Kim and I grew up together on Lawnel Ave. Her brother, Bill, was my age. She was about 5 years younger than we were.   

I will never forget the time that I told Kim about Santa Claus and how mad her mom was at me for telling her. I ran out of that house so fast.    It was a little while before I went back to their house. 

September 9, 1994: Rolling Stones Concert in Lansing

Sue and I decided to go to the Rolling Stones concert in East Lansing at the Spartan Stadium.     She lived in University VIllage which was close by.    The tickets were $45 each.     Sue and I bought t-shirts.   We were high up, but in the middle, so we were able to see the concert pretty well.    There were 50,000 people who came to this concert.    

Lenny Kravitz opened up for the Rolling Stones.    During the intermission, the whole crowd did the wave which was pretty cool.   Mick Jagger sang "Satisfaction", "Voodoo Lounge", etc.    At the end of the concert, there were big inflatable balloons that came out behind the stage in the shapes of the performers of the band.     Then, fireworks went off while they sang the last song.      It was one of the best concerts I had been to.