2017 Reflection

UPDATES FROM WES – 8-20-2017

Taking the lead from Rob, here are some updates from Wes’ family. As you may know, I became a grandpa in July and again in December. Robert Lawton Dewey was born on the fifth of July in Tampa and I got my first dose of that feeling when he was just 10 days old. Lindsey and Chris are doing a remarkable job with Lawton, from video and digital evidence on social media. He passed inspection when Lynn went to visit for Lawton’s birthday.  Ben and Allison’s boy James is coming on strong. He was mesmerized by an avalanche of bubbles this past weekend. He has a stoic intensity that I think will serve him well.

I’m still convinced the world is a better place with Lindsey in it. She continues to give her all at her job and is happy to travel to conclaves and camps with her boy in tow. Including a trip to a national convention in Chicago that allowed grampa Wes some quality time with Lawton and the Chicago Art Institute (during an unseasonably warm weekend in February).

Ben has the eye of an artist and demonstrates great skill behind the camera. So much so that he was contracted as wedding photographer last month. Ben is featured player in meet and greet business development functions for his firm. His is the valuation practice that helps companies determine strategy, consider merger/acquisition or divorce settlements. Ben knows his way around spreadsheets. Allison recruited her mom to visit this weekend so Ben & Allison could participate in a Missouri float trip. James had plenty of grandma (x2) and grandpa (me) time.  

Lynn is baking up a storm for a Colleen’s Cookies. She has been working more than me but I am back to work in a classroom at Special School District (SSD) Neuwoehner High School. Making progress on my Master of Arts in Teaching (Special Education) at Fontbonne University. I have a bunch of A’s (but it hasn’t cost Rob anything). I remain a regular docent tour guide at Laumeier Sculpture Park (Five years now). And a board member of the American Marketing Association (since 1997 – 20 years). I’m also an advisory board member for the University of Missouri, Saint Louis 

(UMSL). This last paragraph amounts entirely to a lot of psychic rewards. 

Tomorrow we'll be in the path of a total solar eclipse.

Morgans,

Time for an updated mailing list for the Morgans (attached).

Tara and Adam moved to the Dallas area. Let me know if there are any other updates.

A few Rob & Joy Morgan updates while I’m at it.

Megan:Megan recently completed her Master’s program (Leadership and Public Service) at Lipscomb University in Nashville. TN.

She was promoted at her place of employment a few months ago and is Director of Communications at the Center for Non-Profit Management.

Way to go Meg!! Dad is going to descend on Nashville for a visit in a few days! Can’t wait!

Parker is touring quite a bit, currently touring within Europe. Parker’s 4^th album is in the works, recording completed, but still lots of mixing and refinement. Date for release is still up in the air.

Tara:Tara Lynne Morgan is now Tara Cooper, as you all know. After 5 months, they I hear they still like each other. I think this is going to work.

Adam and Tara have recently moved to the Dallas area. Tara started as a 4^th grade teacher at a catholic school on northern Dallas. They are lucky to have her!

Adam completed the TX bar exam last month (results pending) and will be starting employment at a law firm in the Dallas area; K & L Gates, in late September.

Tara and Adam moved to the Dallas area a few weeks ago. New address on the updated Morgan address list.

Kevin: Kevin is coming up on a year as an architect at M-Rad in Los Angeles. He’s helping to design luxury homes for the rich and famous, among many other projects. Some amazing work to look at!

Kevin and Madalyn are planning a trip to Mexico, if Kevin can find him passport.

Joy and I are chillin’ and enjoying life in sunny CA.

I hope all is well with the rest of the clan!!

Ove to all, Rob

Rob Morgan

August 19, 2017