A New Blog

I would like to introduce the readers of Russ' Random Blog to a new blog...

"Platte Valley Politics".

A blog dedicated to the blogging of my political thoughts and if civil, discussions via the blog commentary.  I've had this goal for sometime.  Well, I've finally jumped in.  You may tire of it and in all fairness this may be yet another waste of internet space only contributing to the all too much noise out there now.

But the beauty of all this is you can subscribe or not subscribe. Read or not read. Agree or not Agree.  Beautiful freedom of your own accord.

This blog will contain thoughts and points of view on many topics falling under the political tent.  Healthcare issues.  Local, state and federal government issues.  Even some energy issues as they relate to politics, but look for a blog dedicated to energy issues in the coming weeks.

I hope you will read it from time to time and enjoy it.

Cheers!

Russ Wojtkiewicz

A Few Months Later....

Well, here we are in January and much has transpired. Since the last post of the Lobster and Chowder Tour, we have endured the loss of our wife and mother Beth as she lost her two year battle with cancer. We didn't know during that wonderful vacation how much the cancer was spreading, but we did have a feeling it might be the last we would have together. We tried hard not to let it feel or make it a farewell tour and I think we succeeded. She enjoyed the trip and we will always cherish we were able to do it.

We miss her terribly. More everyday. When we have particularly good times, it succeeds in making us remember how she loved those times and how much we miss her joining in.  She instilled the joy of the Christmas season in her son and he has continued the traditions taught him, which was good to see.  We haven't thus far avoided any activities for fear of being constantly reminded of losing her.  But it shakes one's faith.  But she is no doubt now, the lucky one.

1959 - 2008