See that SCHERZINGEN crest (click here to see it bigger)? That's the official crest of the town of Scherzingen, Germany (current population about 80), where the Scherzinger family originated. It's a really tiny town that's actually smaller than most suburban subdivisions in the US. The crest was sent to my father, Earl, by his second cousin, Robert Carl Scherzinger, from California. Thanks, Robert!
Please feel free to roam around. There's a lot to see here, including our old Geocities site. Although it is extremely outdated and should probably just go away, I've preserved the photos, but note that the information is very old. You can access the old sites via the Family Links menu item.
We've decided it's time to end the annual family newsletter and just let you enjoy the monthlies and photo galleries here. So the final newsletter was for 2023.
See ya!
This Year's Highlights
Jun
Eileen FINALLY had her long-awaited "big surgery" that was originally scheduled in January 2024. Her recovery went better than expected, which was a huge relief to both of us.
Eileen and Andrew participated in the World Pride parade held in DC.
May
Rachel turned 34 years old! Can you believe it? Click here to see the photos from our visit with her.
We got some new/used deck furniture from a neighbor and had to replace the cushions. But now we have a space to relax outside in the sun.
Apr
Bruce and Eileen traveled to Normandy, France, to visit their forever family friends the Coutures. The weather was absolutely perfect, which is unusual for that area in April. We visited Normandy Beach museums and their parents/inlaws as well as other fun places. Bruce and Eileen ended their trip in Paris for a few days. Click here to see the photos from this trip.
Mar
Bruce transitioned from a blood glucose (BG) monitor to a continuous glucose monitor (CGM). So he began learning exactly how his body reacts to specific foods. At times it seems like his BG randomly swings up and down, but there is probably an answer for what's really happening there and he just hasn't discovered it yet.
Lea Last, our au pair from Aug 1998 until Jul 1999, visited us for a few days. She's from Estonia but currently lives outside of London, UK, with her husband and son. We have kept in close touch with Lea all these years and she is like family to us.
Bruce bought yet another e-bike, this time a Luckeep X2. This one is for group rides and can handle more types of terrain. Click here to see more photos of the bike.
Feb
We finally had the old, large, brown leather sofa that we've had in our family room for over 20 years removed. It's being replaced by a smaller brown leather sofa plus loveseat we got from some neighbors. I will miss the electric recliners, but we have recliners in our living room.
Jan
Happy New Year!
Bruce officially retired Jan 2, and both of us started Medicare on Jan 1. Life becomes interesting...so they say. So far, not so much.
Eileen went on a Princess Carribean cruise with a friend we met on an Amawaterways river cruise in 2023. They visited the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, and St. Thomas. The whole time she kept teasing Bruce that he should have gone with her. Maybe next time.
We have a new president and federal administration. We are scared.