Here I am.

I know, I know.  I've been sluffing off.  What have I been doing since my last post.  Nothing newsworthy at all.  Cutting coupons I'll probably forget to take with me.  Some reading.  Playing word games on Pogo. Putting pictures on fb that my kids shake their heads about.  You know, the ones from their school days, teehee.  Putting some on the fb family sites that others don't have and enjoy.  Just the mundane things of life. 

Suppose to be in the 50's the next couple days.  As far as I'm concerned it can only go up from there.  I'm more than ready.  Hoping for sun so I can see if the solar flower Cindy gave dances nicely. 

I finally decided the only thing that really bugs me a little about both of us being retired is definitely tv.  Specifically the news.  You get 2 hrs. local, 2 hrs morning shows, 2 1/2 evening, and seldom is there anything new added.  For some reason he seems to "watch" it all.  By watch I mean sleep through most of it but wakes with "I'm watching that" the minute the channel is changed.  The news is so depressing it ruins the whole day. 

Well this turned out to be a bummer Monday post.  Guess I'll just stop while I'm ahead.

You all have a good day.

Our Leap Year Baby!



A Big Happy Birthday to our Carson.  Whether you tell her she's 3 or 12 she a joy to have.

Yesterday, Sherry and I went to lunch with Cindy (Bird, Bath and Beyond) and Ursula, a cousins wife.  What a wonderful time we had.  She facebooked that we talked about everyone, she is such a kidder.  I said we only said good things. We went to Red Robin and I didn't have to eat for the rest of the day.  We had such a good time I think we could have stayed there all afternoon.  As it was we had at least 2 hours of fun, and friendship.  We have been doing this in Feb. for the last 3 years I think.  That Cindy and Ursula are always bringing us a little gift.  Candles and little holders from Ursula and the Solar Dancing Flower from Cindy.  I will be keeping my eyes open all year just for the right little trinket to give them next year.  Sherry says she is too.

Hubby is off to his indoor golf league and I have quiet here.  No tv.  Sounds so good.  Sometimes that infernal gadget just makes me want to toss it out the window.  I'll be so glad when the weather is warm enough so I can take a book or the kindle and escape to the yard swing. 

Well off to do the usual mundane things.

You all have a great day.

On Hold

Getting a dog is on hold for little while I guess.  We told them we just couldn't take Clay with all the little ones around here.  We have been checking and looking at different sites but not rushing into anything.  We have had Cockers before.  One with seizure problems and on a little like Clay, but Lady came as a puppy and though their were kids she would just stay back.  It took her a year to get use to the family. As we had Ripken (the other dog), his presence was the factor in helping her adjust.  She never was far from his side.  When he passed she just faded away. 

Had a little party for Carson for her 12th birthday yesterday.  Her birthday is actually Wed. but being in the week and school it was the only time.  She got a good sum of cash and aunt Darla is taking her shopping Sat.  She can hardly wait, 

Well I this enough for today.  Been kind of busy, but with nothing worth reporting.  Hopefully I can get my act together and not miss so many days posting. 

You have a good night.  

Not looking promising.

For Clay that is.  Correspondence back and forth with the shelter and foster mom is a bit worrisome.  It seems Clay is an agressive animal and not good with kids.  Even adults can't pet him until he's ready and settles.  Though we have no small children here at this time, we do have small great-granchildren and little nieces and nephews.  Jodi's grandkids are often in our yard for get-togethers as well as Rhonda's are, as is Brody at times.   They are children who would run right up to the dog and we're afraid of what might happen if we're not quick enough.  He has had all required shots etc.  He was in quite bad shape when they got him according to the report so he was probably abused.  If it were just us who would have to deal with him I would jump at the chance, but have to think hard with the large family and get-togethers we have. 

Waiting for the snow they say is coming.  Hopefully it's the last big one.  Wouldn't want Jimmy to be wrong about an early spring.  Of course, he didn't claim how early.  If it started the week before the calendar says that would qualify as early, lol.  

Trying a new recipe for supper tonight.  Pizza casserole.  Sent to Jack by our daughter-in-law.  Of course being Jack, he is going to tinker with it.  Hope he doesn't mess it up.

Have a nice day.   

Was hoping....

We had decided to take a little dog we saw in the paper from the local shelter who needed a home.  He is an American Cocker named Clay.  The local shelter here has strick guidelines for adoption.  Clay is in a foster home and there have to be a few visits to Clay there and a home visit here to see if Clay will be a fit.  They say he is a skittish dog.  Good with adults and other pets but not with little children.  Since all our grandkids are 12 and up that shouldn't be a problem.  Trouble is Jack is now getting worried there may be more wrong.  We have questions we are going ask. 


This is Clay

We've had experience with another cocker like that.  My son had bought his new wife one for a present, only to find she was allergic so we took Lady.  She was from a pet store where people were constantly banging on the glass and was very afraid of people.  It took her a year to warm up and relax.  It just takes patience and allowing the animal to come to you and not force it.  Not to mention a lot of Love.  It bothers Jared some because Clay looks so much like his dog Ripken that he had. 

Whether we have a fur pet here it still up in the air.

Here I sit...

...with my mind a complete blank.  What to write, what to say.  I know you've all had those days.  We all post about now and again.    Do we have too much on our minds that it all goes fuzzy or not enough going on that it's hard to know where to start. 

The start of the racing season is upon us and hubby and Darla are anxiously waiting.  I like it but not to that extent.  I'm sure today will have the tv on watching the practices etc.  Guess if I want to watch anything I will either have to go to my room or find a video and take the laptop to my room.  Hmmm, seems I may spend much time in there today.  Reading I like to do in quiet so looks like the same place.  Maybe I should go shopping.  Though I don't know what for.  Nothing really desperately needed and not one for just wandering the stores.  What to do, what to do?

Been spending a great deal of time worrying and praying for my cousin Jim.  It's not looking too good.  They had to drain his lung as he has pneumonia.  They have him on a respirator.  You wonder sometimes why such wonderful people have to suffer so much. 

It's nice and sunny today but not very warm.  I'll still take the sun over gloomy, cloudy days anytime.

Well have I rambled on enough?  I think so.  You all have a good day.

Awards/Honors

 We seem to be obsessed with reaping awards and honors as a nation. Oh, other nations do it too. The obsession is definitely a world wide problem. You have people beating people after a game if their team doesn’t win. Riots after soccer games. Everyone after that coveted trophy and the big bucks that come with them. There are:

Sports awards;

Super Bowl

World Series

Grey Cup

BCS Championship

Rose Bowl

Boxing

Golf

Tennis

MVP’s

I could go on an on with these, but people tend to take much to much stock in something that is just a game. Something that, no matter the outcome, their life will remain the same.

Then you have the Entertainment side.

The Oscar

The Emmy

 Obie Theatre Award

Grammy etc.

Yes they are great talents and deserve some recognition too, but the money they make more that gives them that.

There’s educational, scientific, artistic prizes also. The Nobel comes to mind.

One of the most important honors should be those given to our servicemen and women, who more than any others, deserved to be recognized the most. Their sacrifices are the most honorable of all those above. I take great pride in thanking them for all they do. Also to their families for all they must deal with.

But, and that’s a big But, as a wife, mother, grandmother, there is no better reward for me than that of a child as they wrap their arms around you and say,

“I LOVE YOU MOM!”