Auld Codgers Ramblings MMXXIII
So, we are into the third year of a geriatric presidency and hurtling ever increasingly forward to another election of the ‘same old stuff’ – providing Biden doesn’t die of old age, or potentially a re-run of the infamous ‘Trumpton’ if the main contender manages to stay out of jail in the surreal game of Monopoly in real life.
It’s been an eventful year for the Drew-Harrell Gang. Sadly, David’s mom passed away in April of this year; David and Kim travelled to Newcastle, Tynemouth, and Wallsend for the funeral, and reconnecting with family. They also spent some time in London with Dr. Edward Cooper in Wembley, their former Landlord and friend – enjoying themselves just as Grandma Margaret would have wanted.
David celebrates his first year as a security officer at the inspiring Denver Art Museum. Both he and Kim are planning a trip to Bergen, Norway to see friends in May 2024. Kim visited her sister Kerry and family in Connecticut earlier this year, and she was elected President of the Colorado Metalsmithing Association for a second term.
Bea and Mario celebrated their first anniversary of marriage and are happily living next door to the family home. They both visited Mexico City and Mario’s hometown of Irapuato in Guanajuato in October. Bea continues to work as an Art-Teacher at Aurora Hills Middle School. Mario still works as a manager for Comfort Suites hotel chain but is planning a major career change for 2024. We wish him the best of luck.
Bella successfully graduated from Denver University in June of this year with a major in psychology and a minor in studio art. She gained her independence by moving into a house across the street in which she has been recruited as a property manager. She still works as a barista at Dutch Brothers coffee chain. She is taking a break from education, but hopes to study for her Master’s Degree in the future.
Hannah completed her second summer as a camp counselor at Bluff Lake Nature Center, and recently found an amazing job as a behavioral technician at the Soar Autism Center in Denver. In her time off she hangs out with her new beau, Noah Ramirez – an inspiring young man from Eau Claire in Wisconsin – and who works at Verizon.
We never imagined getting another pet after the traumatic episode with our last dog, Finn, but Dad relented and surrendered, and we welcomed Pepper a boisterous and energetic black and white cat into the family home in October – who Hannah picked out at the Denver Dumb Friends League.
All the best for the coming new year – The Drew-Harrell Family.
