My Blogs & Journal Entries (Book) http://www.Writing.Com/main/books.php/item_id/1376103/action/archive How was your week-end?. I didn't get outside the house yesterday due to feeling queasy. Kinda pampered myself, I guess you'd say. Saturday however, Dad and I actually went to some of the sales along the "Bargains Galore on 64". In fact it was his suggestion. Of course by the time we got moving, some people were closing up shop. Wo...[Read Full Post] Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:04:00 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/601512 Sunday, August 3, 2008 My mother was a prankster, and I for one inherited her genes. One other sister did too. I have five you know. From Mother's six girls, there are two carrying on her mischievous tradition that we know of. It could be the others just have not been as open with their tomfoolery. I have played pranks on my children and my hus...[Read Full Post] Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:21:15 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/600126 Each morning when I get up, I have constant reminders that my future could contain far less years, than my past has had. At this stage of my life, I can say I have been blessed with many days of good health. However, each morning I am so stiff that getting out of bed is an effort, or I must push myself into moving around at all. I hesitate to make dec...[Read Full Post] Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:31:03 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/599726 Monday, July 14, 2008 Burr Under My Saddle #2 There isn't a lot that gets me riled like a condescending look, or especially a condescending statement. I try, for the sake of my blood pressure, (if for no other reason) to stay on an even keel, take things in stride, consider the source and move on. I usually succeed too. I am most often silent w...[Read Full Post] Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:19:45 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/596592 Curiosity! There is nothing like a few police cars in an otherwise quiet neighborhood to get some questions stirring around in one's mind. There has never been any cause for alarm as we are an area of a few retirees and young families, looking out for each other as a neighborhood should. It was after a couple came to my door looking for my husb...[Read Full Post] Sat, 05 Jul 2008 13:30:17 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/594737 The best way to describe my spirit today is melancholy. Going to visit my Father has a way of doing that to me. It was his special day all way round, Father's day included. He had looked so forward to seeing everyone at our annual family reunion that I don't think he rested well the night before in anticipation of the event. My sister picke...[Read Full Post] Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:25:32 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/591323 Momentary Weakness! Well tomorrow being my birthday has both good and bad associated with it. It is good that I can still have birthdays. I could say I am a little surprised that I have lasted this long. Then on the other hand, there is long life span in my family history, and the possibility of 30+ years could easily be a reality for me. I haven't...[Read Full Post] Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:49:45 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/590089 Monday, June 2, 2008 My local newspaper, to which I subscribe, has a section occasionally that is considered News of the Weird! Where they come up with this stuff is any one's guess. Frankly, I wouldn't want the job of searching the Internet or online newspapers for such news when there are other local items of interest that would merit the ma...[Read Full Post] Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:50 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/588707 623 words I was taking my plate to the table for breakfast yesterday when I heard what sounded like something or someone fall. My husband didn't hear anything, but knowing it was an unmistakable sound, I set out to find its source. I first stood on my tiptoes to look out the kitchen window onto the deck. It goes to show I am expecting that kind ...[Read Full Post] Thu, 01 May 2008 12:40:35 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/582678 A Sabbatical. I think I understand more fully the idea of the Sabbath being a day of rest. The Lord knew people of the 21st century would need an excuse for a Sunday afternoon nap. After attending worship today, our lunch of choice was Sonic Burgers! We eat so much chicken that a burger was wonderfully delic...[Read Full Post] Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:26:09 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/581031 I Might Be A Collector! 725 words I was reading one of my favorite blogs, which talked about collecting things. I have sisters who collect, I have children who collect, but somehow the bug to collect things has never bit me. My Daughter's Father and Mother in-law died within a few months of each other. I spent a week with her trying to sort th...[Read Full Post] Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:10:10 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/579960 Call me frugal, that is better than the word cheap and equal to penny-wise. Sometimes it isn't worth the effort however, to try to beat the system and save a dime. Society and the economy are against me. While trying to file our Income taxes online seems like the right thing to do, I've about decided I may as well get the forms at the po...[Read Full Post] Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:06:51 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/571524 I know it is Valentine's Day. Not a national holiday by any means, but a day someone set aside as a reminder to tell your wife, or husband as the case may be, how much you love them, or if you really care, or if you need a reminder of how it felt when you were in love. There is something about cupid at our age though. We are not impressed with the ...[Read Full Post] Sun, 02 Mar 2008 20:51:51 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/571171 Impartation of Wisdom Since the title to my blog is living life after retirement age, I'll keep you informed on the process. Some of you had rather not know 'cause you aren't expecting to get there before the Rapture! But listen anyway you may know someone else who could benefit from my wisdom. I s...[Read Full Post] Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:47:10 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/570789 My Word program dictionary tells me that Community means 1. People in area: a group of people who live in the same area, or the area in which they live (i.e. a close-knit fishing community.) We understood community back when - you know back in the days of the 40's and 50's. Not growing up in town or the city I have no other reference than...[Read Full Post] Sat, 02 Feb 2008 16:17:20 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/565063 Tuesday, January 29, 2008 The Waiting Room! It is difficult to write a humorous story today, even though I have one on the tip of my fingers. Dad and I both saw our PC physicians today and I've decided the waiting room of a big clinic is no place for well people. He was the one in need of seeing a Doctor, but since our Dr's. are in the sam...[Read Full Post] Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:17:46 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/564410 Stop Laughing and You Die! My usual bed time is around 11pm so I am none the worse for not getting to sleep until much later. I figure Monday will come soon enough when I will have plenty of time to sleep but with that I'll find my house empty, clean, uncluttered and probably lonely. There is something about not having children around much. D...[Read Full Post] Sun, 27 Jan 2008 23:49:58 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/563808 I'm in Good Spirits Today! I thought I'd try to undo the bad taste I left in any one's mind yesterday, by my removing a burr story(?). I really am a nice person, just ask my grandchildren. I would say ask my husband, or my children, but they might not give you the answer my grandchildren would. I have to be careful you know, for I'...[Read Full Post] Sun, 27 Jan 2008 23:48:21 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/563806 Burr under my Saddle! Its has been a full week already, and even though I've looked at the blogs each day, I just haven't found the time it takes to write. Not a good thing for a writer. Writing even the journal blogging keeps my fingers working and my mind in tact. Or that's my theory anyway. I've got a burr under my saddle though...[Read Full Post] Sun, 27 Jan 2008 23:46:27 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/563805 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2007 A Lifetime of Waiting It is most rare these days to have to wait for anything. Instant potatoes to Drive through food to Microwave Dinners. I would venture to say, the most waiting any of us has to do would be at the gas station when fuel prices drop a few cents a gallon....[Read Full Post] Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:30:36 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/561676 Claustrophobia! I've had bouts of claustrophobia many times in my life and it ain't fun to be labeled as being claustrophobic. It just plain aint no joy to have an attack of any kind of phobia what ever name its called. To get to the point, Verlon and I went shopping after lunch today. Whew! what a way to die! In the middle of walmart with...[Read Full Post] Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:31:43 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/561500