Last editarian report of the year and it comes to you live from the Lansing Brewing Company and Lansing Rotary’s final meeting of 2022. Food was ample, ale was flowing and spirited discussions were in the air. I could end the report here, you know, details get a bit blurry after a few pints in a brew pub. And, what more is there to say really, unless you want details about conversations? Well alright, since you asked, here goes: Jen Marsh and I talked about my recent visit to Arizona, Las Vegas, my irrepressible mother (I could do a whole program on her), and we played a quick round of “who is that guy?” (we agreed it was Sandy Dragoo’s son).

 

I talked about total knee replacement, full body paint themes, images you can’t forget and Key West Fantasy Fest with Mr. Pingston. Irv Nichols let us know there’s plenty of time to get knee replacement surgery, he waited until 4 months ago to get his. John Person and Umakanth Govinidarijan traded tech tips about pre-programmed auto-aiming telescopes “To infinity and beyond!” I learned a lot about competitive figure skating from Barb Lezotte. I think we should do a whole program on interesting hobbies of Lansing Rotarians.

 

I saw Chris Holman and wondered, does he hang Christmas stockings by his fireplace, and if so, is it fair that he only has socks for Christmas? I had a spirited discussion with President Courtney Millbrook about tipping etiquette (wait staff yes, plumbers, lawyers and contractors, hard no).

 

I wasn’t able to elbow my way into a conversation with the Baumer women, but whatever it was they were talking about, it was quite lively and full of smiles. Anticipation was high with lots of talk about family reunions and “oh, won’t it be great to see family” at the holidays, or “we’ll get to see all but “x” for the holidays.” Let the stress fest begin!

 

I’m a big fan of bringing out the old pictures during the holidays so I’ll leave you with this one of my brother and me from 1964. Last Christmas I found an identical pearl snap shirt so I bought it (size XL), but the lady at the mall told me I was too big to sit on Santa’s lap. Just like last year and the year before that, weight loss will be on my New Year’s resolution list (along with: find something each day that brings you joy). Happy Holidays to all!  

 

Kevin Schumacher's email is:  schumacher@glassenrhead.com