The Short Late 2009 Christmas Letter

It was a houseful at Christmas, from Great Grandma Dee, 95 this past August, to little Olivia, my first grandchild, four months old last week.

Sister Barb and brother Ken were here, and all the children and grandchildren.

Heather’s in St. Paul, where she’s now a “3rd year,” (final semester fall ’10) at William Mitchell College of Law. Along with coursework, she’s been busy with Law Review, working as a faculty research assistant, and with the Minnesota Housing Preservation Project.

Courtney was promoted to Major, US Army in January at West Point, New York (United States Military Academy) where she’s teaching history and completing her PhD dissertation. Husband Major Dave Short is the Executive Officer of the Center for Enhanced Performance, also at West Point. Olivia Paulette Short was born August 18. “Little O” chatters, giggles, and grins, except when some basic life function – like food or sleep – is required.

Ashley lives Chicago, where he is writing – poetry, fiction, concert and album reviews – and doing readings of his writing, while considering a fine arts program within which to refine those talents. There has been an occasional music performance with a friend’s band, a bit of photography, and regular work at a Loop bookstore.

Jeannie’s mother has moved into assisted living in Pueblo, Colorado. I made two trips there during 2009.

I’ve continued my own writing over the past year, editing two sports car racing-oriented web sites, and working on other projects that (hopefully) will see the light of day in the coming year.

God Bless us, every one!