Some things are better in the past.

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Today we went to Abilene, Ks. to the Eisenhower Museum. I have been there a few times, usually with school kids, so I did not get to absorb all of the exhibits. Also, there have been lots of upgrades over the years. I was left with a great wistful feeling for statesmen politicians. People who are well educated and dedicated to the overall good of the country. I am so impressed with President Eisenhower and his wife Mamie. If you get a chance, the museum is a great place to visit and learn about history. I am touched by how important family was in forming each of them. We went to a restaurant that we have enjoyed in the past, but it is not as good anymore and is quite pricey. I will not recommend it. Only good thing is that it is served family style and there is often enough food to take home for another meal. It had been strictly family owned and managed for many years with a very limited menu. When the previous owners wanted to retire there was no family left. It has joined with another corporation and in my opinion the atmosphere and the quality have gone downhill while the prices have gone up steeply. The third stop on our journey to Abilene was the Russell Stover factory store. I got some good bargains on chocolate candy. In some ways it is much like hitting Walmart on the day after a holiday and stocking up. I did buy a Christmas tin of chocolates, but even better is a three pound box of what they call "bloopers"--less than perfect, but still delicious chocolate. I brought it home and put it in the freezer as I am prone to over eat. Bob improvised on how to get home, so we drove through some of our old stomping grounds. We saw some wide open spaces. It was sunny and nice. It is hard to believe that Spring Break is almost over. It is hard to believe that we have been married for twenty seven years.