rewarding sunday work

one of the perks of being single is putting furniture  together FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS! It was hard work, but I put a new task chair RED and a new mahogony colored floor lamp together in an hour! chair was only $18 at Target. SCORE!

A FEW THOUGHTS

Do you ever feel alone when you're with someone? It' such a surreal feeling. The other person is sitting there but not really acknowledging you.

Why do we seniors sometimes feel the need to apologize for being old? We're just not cool anymore? Acceptable? Annoying? No, we are finally being ourselves- no fear of what to say, how to dress, when to sleep, maybe not have a conventional supper......  Okay, we aren't out to hurt anyone- we're are finally free with our expressions. How liberating.

Has anyone else over 20 been to an Apple Store? Oh my goodness, what a fun place! I bought my first iphone and went to sign up for a free class. The young attendants were so kind, helpful, pleasant and very happy in their place of employment ..... Not like going to any other store. They really want to serve you-what a concept. Can't wait to go back. And, besides-there are so many "toys" to choose from.

If you haven't heard of this magazine or website, Taste of Home, it's a great concept.  Recipes from subscribers. Many have turned out to be pretty good.

Are these the cutest? Thanks to Michaels, I was able to set up these peel and stick zoo characters of wall art next to my grandson's bed. He loves animals lately and I want his little section of my bedroom to feel special when he stays over. Hope you can see them clearly!

BRONSON PINCHOT

I was so surprised to see "Balky" on the DIY channel! It seems Bronson Pinchot is quite the remodeler and carpenter. He doesn't act much anymore but is very talented remodeling old homes in the Northeast! Great show. Check your local cable!

OLD BEATLES

Is this the funniest picture of the "Old Beatles"? I love it. Really, my thoughts today were how I can't remember title names or some words of songs sung today vs songs we sang all day, everyday in the 60's. My grandson is very musically inclined and can even understand rap-which is very difficult for me to understand. Fun, but difficult. I love all kinds of music from jazz to pop to classic rock and roll to some classical, broadway--you name it. I JUST WANT TO BE ABLE TO SING ALONG IN MY VEHICLE! So, if I can't understand what you're sayin-you miss out.

Taking Inventory

Sometimes I feel I'm not "normal". Lately, I've been reading comments from people or books even where people have "bucket lists". (The movie was great by the way). I've never really had "life goals". Guess that's not normal.
I just enjoy life as it comes along. I have no wild desires to jump out of a plane even though I love flying. I don't want to swim with sharks, why?
Yes, I went to college but it gave me life lessons but a degree I really didn't need.
I've been in some form of accounting all my life, worked hard and long.
I've had a wonderful family and couldn't be prouder of my kids.
I'm a self taught (by books and tv) cook and gardener. I even taught myself how to sew. I've taken a few classes on oil painting, quilting, crocheting over my many years.
I've hiked Squaw Peak and Weaver's Needle which is something in my mind, at least. That was due to the encouragement of a good friend cause I would never had thought of doing it on my own.
I suppose I would have liked to travel more when I was younger and didn't have so many commitments at home. But, would not trade my life right now. I'm more relaxed, more patient and I actually pay more attention to people that I know or even strangers! Yes, I worry occassionally but I still appreciate the simple things in life-love, family and nature, normally.

BLOOMIN IN MARCH

It's hard to believe it's only March 10 but it's 80 degrees outside at 4PM and my geraniums are blooming for the second time! I planted them in October and they bloomed for 2 months, then went to sleep (can't we all?).

Now, this week they are just flashin everyone with a beautiful coral color!!!!

St Patrick's Day

The story of St Patrick is so interesting in that he was from England and was captured and taken to Ireland as a slave/shepherd but eventually taught the "Trinity" of the Catholic religion to the Irish by using the 3 leaf clover. I wonder if this really is a true story. Regardless, I hope ya'll receive the "good" luck of the Irish on this fun holiday.

WORRY WORT

Is it normal to worry so much? I can worry about the weather if I don't watch it. I do not worry however if Payton Manning will come to the Cardinals.

I worry whether my kids will need to change my diaper when I'm too old to take care of myself. ICH!

I worry if I will be able to continue taking care of my brother 20 years from now.

I worry if medicare will provide my needs years from now.

I worry if I will get to keep my beautiful home after I retire.

I worry if the people of tsunami stricken Japan will ever have a normal life again.

I worry about my kids and grandkids' safety every single day. This is a tough world.

Luckily, I have my faith and can turn these worries (if I am aware of what I'm doing) over to God.

BLESSED AND ALIVE

This is for us old ladies. My back is really thanking me for wearing high heels to work everyday for 20 plus years. But they were so cute! Advil is thanking me for my support.

My bronchial tubes are thanking me for thinking it was "sophisticated " to smoke cigarettes for 20 years. Luckily, brochial inhalers keep the COPD in check.

My intestines are so pleased I like sweets and even became a good baker. Of course, now I am keeping Gluten Free companies in business the last 3 years.

Having lived in Glendale over 50 years (huh?) my sinuses are ruined. No drug company can provide me relief from the pollution and dust.

Am I complainng? No. Thank goodness scientists are providing relief for my poor decisions.