Learning to love Ulysses S. Grant
Years ago, Steve Trimm had a grudge against the country’s 18th president, Ulysses S. Grant.
Trimm, of Albany, blamed the Civil War general for the death of his ancestor on the first day at the Battle of Shiloh, saying the Confederates launched an attack that Grant should have anticipated.
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Trimm made the trip from Albany to take a tour, “gritting my teeth,” then realized he didn’t know Grant at all.
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He is on a mission to educate people about Grant’s many sides. He assumes Grant’s character in performances at the cottage and regales visitors with tales of Grant’s personal and military history.
http://poststar.com/news/local/learning-to-love-ulysses-s-grant/article_6bd6c138-24c3-11e4-b2a1-001a4bcf887a.html
Steve Trimm plays the role of General Grant's son on Friday, August 8, 2014, during a reenactment of the General's funeral at Grant Cottage in Wilton. (Megan Farmer - [email protected])
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Kick and Rec. 
Mt. MacGregor is quite steep and we get a whole lot of snow in these parts. 
And weekends through Columbus Day. I can't say I blame them, having attempted to drive that steep road in good weather. 
http://www.grantcottage.org/Visitor_Info.html
But the last weather forecast I caught said we're due for some more hot weather. When I'm tempted to complain, all I have to do is remember last winter... 
It seems like it goes from winter to summer with no Spring weather in between.
Think I told you that, drove the train at an amusement park, though I started my career there as Cinderella, LOL. Anyway, it got hot, but it was nothing like we've had recently. I don't think I could stand it today.
People often ask me if I'm crying.
I still take a decongestant most days because I keep sneezing and my eyes run. I also always carry my inhaler, have three of them in different places so I always have access to one.
I had to take meds to help with my breathing.
I'm fine with the Albuterol when I need it. *knock on wood*
But I've been fine without it for a few years.
I used Advair for several years, but it was around $250 a month without insurance (cost me $30 with insurance) and I've been okay without it, just use my rescue Albuterol inhaler when I need it now. I also now own a nebulizer which makes me feel more secure, no longer have to go to the doctor or ER, but I've only found the need to use it when I've been sick.
My friend, who has worse asthma than I do, has had a terrible summer since she's affected so badly by the heat.
Nor do I want to be one of those old ladies who have to drag an oxygen tank around with them.
It's tough and getting worse. She often has to stop and rest to catch her breath.
I'm actually okay most of the time unless I end up with bronchitis.
Just in time to sign up to be a forum host again! (Just kidding... ) 
