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Sunday, May 5, 2013

When Candles Flicker

For late night/wee hours of the morning when things should be toned down, soothing, dreamy for the one who loves being awake when the stars and moon are out, I have a new favorite to keep me company. Kat Edmondson is her name, lilting is her voice, and she writes her own lyrics. I find that music... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, May 3, 2013

Prepared? Perhaps.

Nature is encroaching upon me. Mostly I like it. Some of it I could do without. One thing I know, if you feed the birds with a hanging feeder over your deck, you must fight bird poop on the deck, on the rails and on any outdoor furniture or plants with which you furnish your outdoor living. For that... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, May 2, 2013

The Day After

Everything is saggy-baggy today including me. It rained hard last night....all night. The wind blew and blew. The temperature plummeted to just a tad above freezing. No snow but, if I went out into the yard and took pictures like I did yesterday at this time (see previous post), you wouldn't... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

May Day! May Day!

I just love our yard this time of year. It makes me want to stand in the middle of it and yell, "Looky, Looky, Looky! Come one, come all! Sniff the air! Get your red hot hotdogs here!" Oh! That last bit got mixed in from being happy that our Kansas City Royals Baseball Team is doing so good. I can't... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, April 26, 2013

Heading Toward Muffin-Top

Due to an accident a few nights back, I seem to be back to nursing even though I am retired from nursing. I think perhaps an old nurse remembers enough to help out no matter how old she/he gets. Of course, if you can't remember something, you can always improvise, or check into medical sites on the... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Mindless

I had been talking to my DIL, Grandson Peter's mother, Great-grandbaby Marianna's grandma, for over twenty minutes on the phone when I suddenly realized why she sounded mentally slow and not totally with our conversation. "You are driving and talking on your cell phone at the same time, aren't you."... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Feel Good Music

I can't stop watching this and laughing. She makes me want to get up and do it with her. That is what I call a performance. If there's anything we need in this world of tragedy and disasters, it is a little tenderness, a little music, a little fun, and a little laughter. Good going, Cyndi. Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, April 14, 2013

Separation

Great-grandbaby Marianna and her US Marine Daddy have been apart for days now. He had to be in CA for duty. Marianna is with Mommy in her new home in MO. But, one thing is very nice. If she had remained in CA, she and Mommy would be all alone while Daddy is doing his duty. But, in MO, she is having... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, April 12, 2013

Umbrella Lament

The last chunk of venison from the freezer made a really good pot of chili for these cold, wet, windy, cloudy days that should be sunny and warm by now. I've gotta get out in it and I don't really want to. But, you would not believe how out of staples we are because I have put off shopping for so... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Poor Thumb

I cut my thumb today with a knife that son sharpened for me. It wasn't too bad. I will live, but it did bleed, and bleed, and bleed. I had to wait a while before I could finish making my salad. The cucumbers, and the carrots, and the red onions, the bell peppers the parsley, and celery didn't give... Sign in to see full entry.

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