Rural Health Care Conference

I just checked into the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago. I am attending a conferene on rural healthcare. As one friend commented, it is ironic to have that conference here.

I miss my girls already. At least I will get some good pizza tonight. The hotel is fancy.



This was my room.



This is the hotel lobby.



The Fresco on the ceiling of the lobby is beautiful.



One of my favorite Chicago attractions, the Art Institute.  I wish I could have viewed the art this time.





The food was very good (and very expensive).



Believe it or not, I did attend all the lectures and learned a lot about rural healthcare.

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Amanda Spriggs' 5th Grade Graduation

Last Friday (6-12-2009), Amanda graduated from 5th grade. She is growing fast and Julie and I are very proud of her. I think she may have set a record for the number of awards she won.



















This last picture was from March, 2009 and shows Amanda's art on display at the North Carolina State Capitol.  Her piece is the lighthouse just above her head.  She has had a wonderful schoolyear.