Pseudo kid

We're friends on Facebook...and her parents have our names. But I've never really met her. My pseudo kid - Rebecca Goldsmith. None-the-less I was pleased to read the recent excellent article about her in the DSM Register. Des Moines Register Goldsmith article

It makes her sound very grounded about being Miss Iowa. She tried three times before she was selected - so it's a goal she's worked hard to attain. I really appreciate the fact that just because she didn't succeed at first (or at second), she didn't quit. That tells me a lot about this young woman! I wish her well  - at whatever she tackles next.

And the fact that her parents have such strong names! Well...she can't help but be a winner!

Miss Iowa

Our daughter has won the Miss Iowa contest! No not really. Our alter egos - alternative Paul and Leslie's daughter Rebecca is the new beauty queen of our fair state. She's had a mission to serve in this capacity for a few years now. Her victory is testimony to her persistence. Congrats Rebecca and to Paul and Leslie!

Paul was supposed to have his knee replaced by now. The old one is plumb shot. Alas he got pneumonia a few days before his surgery was scheduled, so surgery was scrubbed. Inconvenient for everyone's schedules - his, since he is county attorney. His poor wife, since she is usually a teacher and had scheduled time off work to be nursemaid.

Now plans are to do the replacement on November 9th I believe. AL (Alt. Leslie) and I plan to get together while he's still in the hospital. One can only stare at Paul Goldsmith in a hospital gown for so long. Then one must do lunch!

In other news my Paul is using his knees to march all over central South Dakota in rain and high wind hunting pheasants. He's having a good time.