Lupus Walk, Boston Marathon, Kentucky Derby

Aren't they a good-looking pair? This is my son and daughter-in-law just before their participation in a Lupus Walk for Life in Washington this weekend. They walked in memory of a friend, and raised over $300 for Lupus research. It's a joy to be Kevin and Etoye's step-mom!

Jim is running in the Boston Marathon today; sometime yesterday evening, Suki and/or Boo found a quart-sized plastic bag that had multi-colored candles in it, and they consumed all but one lone specimen. I'll need to check with Kathy as to where the candle bag was and how many items were inside; but the girls usually have no problems getting wax candles through their system. I walked the girls to Wonderland Lake yesterday - don't know where we'll go today, yet; plus I have the Irish kids this morning. Lovey and Banichi are somewhat upset with me, because I'm not sleeping at home; but while I'm home they get to go play in the yard, so they aren't sure whether they should be miffed with me or not.

Today is the 10th anniversary of the Columbine High School shootings/tragedy and that is the main subject of the local news. - A medical mystery in Wellington, FL, where 21 ponies from the Lechusa Caracas polo team died within hours of each other, during and immediately after being unloaded from their trailers. Poison is suspected, but their "home" stables (while in Florida)were checked and are clean. - And it's less than 2 weeks before the running of the 135th Kentucky Derby; recent winners who are pointed at the Derby include Papa Clem (winner of the Arkansas Derby), Friesan Fire (winner of the Louisiana Derby), General Quarters (winner of the Blue Grass Stakes), Advice (winner of Saturday's Coolmore Lexington Stakes), and Dunkirk , a striking grey, who would win only his fourth start, if he wins the roses. Pioneerof the Nile, Musket Man and I Want Revenge are also pointed at the big race; as are two Godolphin entries from the UAE, Desert Party and Regal Ransom. Here's to a great race, with no injuries!!