Who left the freezer door open? So much for global warming. It hasn't reached here yet, but this too shall pass.

Surprise! A double retirement party was held for my husband, Dave, and his sister, Evelyn Burgess, each of them thinking it was for the other. It went off without a hitch. Whether they were completely surprised or not remains to be seen, and they aren't telling. Family and friends from near and far joined in the celebration as well as former co-workers of each. It was a great time, and I'm sure each of them will not let any grass grow under their feet. They just won't get paid for cutting it now.

Our son, Andy, made the trip north from Grand Rapids, and Evelyn's good friend, Maryama Tucker, along with two other coworkers, made the trip up from Kalamazoo. As is the custom for the Livermores, they never shy away from a family get-together.

Special acknowledgment was given at church Sunday, May 21, for upcoming graduates from our area: Desi Derusha, John Browning, Sami Maison, and Krysten Emory. Congratulations to them as well as to Lindsey Weger and Whittney Kerridge.

The calendar of events has not decreased one bit; it's almost nonstop through summer. This week includes graduation Friday evening at Engadine High School along with many open houses and birthday parties, one of which is for our favorite red-haired grandson, little Charlie Fosdick, who will be six years old on Saturday.

A reminder of the fourth Wednesday potluck to be held at the Naubinway pavilion for the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians elders group starting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 24. All elders are welcome to attend.

Birthday wishes, a few belated, to Mary Lou Hanson, who celebrated May 16, Lynzee Bigelow May 18, Tristina Browning, who celebrated her "Sweet 16" May 19 and was totally surprised by a large group of friends who showed up following the track meet, also Bob Hanson celebrated May 19, Kacie Rutledge and John Hood May 20, Amanda Paquin May 21, Travis Weger, Kyle Spencer, and my sister, Diana Davis, May 22, Andrew Becker and Dave Hart May 24, dear ladies, Pauline Peters and Gladys Bumpus, May 25, David John Paquin May 26, Phyllis Gouza, Lee Dyer, and Bob Quinn, all celebrating May 28, and to a special lady in our lives, Evelyn Burgess, May 31.

Anniversary wishes May 23 to our son-in-law's folks, Charlie and Susan Fosdick, who will celebrate with a long-awaited trip to Alaska, Dave and Cris Paquin May 26, Howard and Cheryl Hood May 28, and Bill and Mary Lou Hanson May 29.

Continued get well wishes to the many folks in our area who continue to struggle with health issues.