My Big Brother Bob

Bob with Gma Macknik, ca. 1949.

I always loved George Thorogood and The Destroyers' Get A Haircut. I can still hear my father, while sitting at the dinner table, telling my big brother Bob to get a haircut!
Well, even though he fought the haircuts, he still turned out to be a great person to grow up with, learn from, and just someone whose company I really enjoy.

Bob at 2

Barbara, Bob, and Suzy
It wasn't easy. Dad and mom had high expectations for him from the start. It was much easier being the little sister. I am sure I drove him crazy, tagging along, always needing to be looked after, as well as contained. I know I amused him no end because I could make him smile. He always made me feel loved, no matter what I did. 

Bob and Margaret

Golf at the Dells

Margaret was a great find. She keeps him on the straight and narrow. A Wis-consin native and someone who works as hard as Bob. Their pro-fessional careers made family life challenging but they've managed to persevere. I don't envy them but I do admire their commitment. Its obvious what is IMPORTANT in their lives.

Bob is a third generation environmental conservationist. He has big shoes to fill. Dad and Granddad set the bar high. Mom and dad would be so proud of him today. I am.

Bob Testifies

CARSON CITY, NV (08/04/2011) – Governor Brian Sandoval today announced the appointment of Robert J. Halstead as Executive Director of the Nevada Agency for Nuclear Projects, the agency within the governor’s office responsible for overseeing the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository project and other nuclear activities in the state. 

Halstead has also represented Nevada in complex technical proceedings with the U.S. Departments of Energy and Transportation and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission; testified before congressional committees, National Academy of Sciences boards, the Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board, the NRC Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste, Nevada legislative committees and Nevada county commissions; and advised affected individuals, community organizations, and Indian tribes. (http://gov.nv.gov/news/item/4294971886/)

Bob - Don't forget, we have a date. Those Nevada fish are calling. I can hear them. John can hear them. I hope Margaret can hear them too.

Charlie's Wonder Worm at Work

1971 Pike

Happy Birthday Bob! I am so blessed to have you in my life. I love you more than you will ever know, brother mine. Many happy returns. Your loving sister.