Do You Believe This?

Here we go again.In a about 71/2 months our daughter is going to give her parents the best gift they can receive. I only wish Michael could be here to share our joy. I know you're you watching Mike, and I'll look after our boy or girl. Stephanie was not easiest child for this step parent to raise. However after 7 years in and out of our home (mostly in) she has blossomed into a beautiful Mom to be. She has found her soul-mate in Aaron Kyle Compton who couldn't be a better son to Kim and me.They are both living in Norfolk, Va. where Aaron is in the US Navy aboard the USS. George Washington, a nuclear aircraft carrier which is presently in dry dock in nearby Portsmouth. Once all the re-fittings are complete and the carrier is refueled, it's off to Japan. When? I'm not sure, but I know it will be after our Grandchild gets here.Way to go Steph! We've had our fair share of ups and downs and although many of your detractors had doubts about you and Aaron, ( the over/under was 6 months ) I was confident that you would make it for a lifetime.You see after all my lectures about "Choices,Decisions and Consequences ", I knew that it was all getting through to you and after all, you told all of us that Aaron was the only person you knew could put up with all your shenanigans,Ha ha(Baja). I know sometime in November I will lose Kimberly for probably about a month, but it's OK because I still have a great support system both here and in Phoenix.

Speaking of Phoenix, I am beyond happy to celebrate birthday number 62 with Rex and Carli, Grandchildren #1 and 2. Russ and Dani are coming to Vegas to see part of "The Family including Cathy, a quick visit from Jersey Jaime the Time Share Million Dollar Earner and Kim and The Shrekster, "me".We get to play and party with the little ones while they get a well deserved rest and some quality alone time in Sin City. I sure hope the Red Sox have an off day on April 11th or 12th.Here's a picture which will be updated as soon as I can get a camera on them. Tell me they don't look like POP-POP. No don't tell me, it will hurt my feelings.

Everything else is going well. I am in the process of creating ( with a lot of outside professional help, thank you Aaron D, not the sailor, and Dr.Phil ) my own "rsmcloser" website. It will have valuable information into many areas of interest. It will also be a referral source for services needed in Las Vegas. Also, it will be open to advertisers who want their products and services to those who seek my far reaching network of friends, family, associates, and the countless number of acquaintances, I have made over the years. If you need golf lessons for example, I'm sure my brother Harry would be willing to go to wherever you are and give some excellent training for the right price. ( Luv ya Broth) or if you need financial advise I have cousin Gary on the east coast and fellow Kiwanian Steve on the west coast. If you live South of the Mason-Dixon line my daughter Barb will be ready to straighten all your $$$$ accounts. Of course there is also Tree Dancing 101 which has limited vacancies for the summer semester. You see the instructor will need some time off in November. My niece Laura on the other side of the Palm Tree has a website only known to those very discreet individuals looking for???. There will be a link on the website within a few days. Matthew is doing great in Job Corp. All he needs is to keep his new cell phone on his and near his body at all times. Jaime is in the second re-write of her novel about some very intelligent and quite mean blood sucking vampires that woul make Count Dracula uneasy. I can't put it down.Last but not least is the "Barb" who sent me recent picture from a wedding she attended. Will I get to walk down an isle in the near future?

Finally I will leave you all with this thought of the the week. Yes it's true that the Rebels were beat in the Sweet Sixteen, but that has past. Now the attention turns to the New York Mets (easy, all you haters ) this is the year that will turn the clock back to 1986 and we all know what happened then.( The ball goes through Buckner's legs and the METS WIN, THE METS WIN.)

My prayers go out to Joe for a quick recovery, for Tommy T whom everyday I send out positives to the universe for him and a Happy Passover to one and all, Ok and Happy Easter as well.

The One and Only RSMCLOSER! and KAMI. Remember and practice "The Secret".

Some Personal Information

I have added some new information in my profile for your laughter. The guy on the left is my buddy Shrek. Everybody at work calls me Shrek and if you think about it, that's not the worst name you could be called. I have 2 Shrek ties,and a license plate that says R-SHREK and lights up Green when you step on the brake. Believe it or not, if you roll up my right shirt sleeve you can see the big guy forever tattooed on my arm. (I must have been crazy or very drunk to do that). My daughter Stephanie is having her first child in November and Kim and I are delighted. We are big UNLV Rebel fans and this year our goal is the Final Four. Only 2 more wins will get us there. Opening day for MLB is 11 days away. Let's go Mets. Kim is learning Hebrew and Judaism as she is preparing to convert upon the completion of her classes. This event in the making has brought me back to my youth and restored my faith in my Judaism. We love our Friday Night Services, (it's our date night) and when she completes her training she will become a "Jedi Knight",lol, no, we plan to renew our vows at Temple Beth Shalom here in Las Vegas and also have a Bat-Mitzvah for Kim. I hope all who see this posting will celebrate with us. That's it for today.

remember "the secret".

Well here we are at the top of the Stratosphere Hotel at the "TOP OF THE WORLD" restaurant overlooking our home Las Vegas. Yes we live in Sin City which is quite appropriate for us since we have quite a checkered past that brings you to us. I have to thank my beautiful daughter in law Dani for her inspiration to do this. Frankly, I have no idea what I am doing so this should be an adventure. My lovely extraordinary lady to my left is Kimberly who is sometimes known as Kami, Kimmers, Palm Tree Lover, Eagles Fanatic, Naaaaasty, the latest old ( Rex and Carli ) and the new Grandma to be (Stephanie due Nov.21st) will be officially called "Bubbe" due to her new affiliation to Judaism. Our postings will allow you to see what's happening in Vegas, our family, and share with us our nachas. I would also love some feedback and comments no matter what. This should be fun for all who participate.We know how to live "The Secret" and enjoy every day. We hope to share that with you.