I can't believe it, somebody stole my car! It was a 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera 4-dr sedan, Navy blue. It needed a paint job, tires and hub caps, the heater core was going out and it was leaking anti-freeze. What in the world did they want with it? I am pissed right about now! I still can't believe it! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
 

It is a beautiful cool crisp day her in Lancaster, Texas. Bright blue sky with wisp of powdery white clouds speckled here and there. Of course you might know it started me to thinking about comfort food. I went on a research project, pulling out all the cookbooks I could find, looking for that special something to cook. I finally settled for some left over meatloaf, adding a can of cream of chicken soup as a gravy over the meatloaf. I cooked some brown rice and used the soup as gravy for it, and some frozen creamed spinach. Not bad if I say so my self, not bad at all. My son who is not one for leftovers took some for his lunch, he works the nightshift, smiling as he walked out the door.

Hugs!

grannym

I really think too much, by this I mean why do we do the things we do? I was thinking about my mother and how she would not use the nice gifts given to her. Pajamas, dishes, etc., she was saving them for what I don't know. When she passed we found perfume, handkerchiefs, sheets, towels and that's just the tip of the barrel. We as a whole (humans) work to accomplish things and in the end no one wants them but us. We strive for the better things in life and in the process we neglect the things that really matter. The simple things in life that are free, if we just stop and pay attention to them. There is no right or wrong in the search for simplicity, it's about recognizing that trying to have it all has gotten in the way of enjoying the things which add to our happiness and well being.

Miracles are being created for you everyday, wake up to the miracles in the sunrise, the sunset, a breath, a flower. Open your mind and heart and observe, (observe what you might ask) your surroundings, your environment. Take one moment at a time to hear music, to make music, to seek inspiration and to learn. Cherish the gift of humor, it's the sunny side of existence. Breath life back into your imagination, find the strength and hope of your childhood. Release the child within to sing, laugh and play.

Be completely and utterly selfish, take a nap, read a book, visit a museum, take a long bath. Go as deep into your thoughts and feelings as you are able. Plant a flower, take a walk, fly a kite, (yes, fly a kite) or climb a mountain. Take time to bask in the glory of life, enjoy it. Appreciate the gift of your own life, make everyday special, you can't take the things with you!

That's all of my rambling for today, more next time.

Hugs!

grannym



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Well guys, I stuffed my face all weekend including yesterday. This battle of the bulge goes on and on. Short of starvation I don't see any progress being made by me.

I was at a funeral yesterday and saw many classmates from my high school days. I felt like a fat old lady, at least that's what I thought after leaving there. The people were all old and decrepit. Some were on walkers and others were on canes, those of use walking on our own did it gingerly, including me.

That's when reality set in, even though mentally I don't see myself as ancient or old, after visiting with the seniors at that funeral I am just that. Reality is a bitch!

Hugs!

grannym