Back to Reality

Well we are back from vacation. I think Acadia is one step away from being in Heaven. It is so beautiful in that entire area. There is so much to see and do too. I saw a Bald Eagle in the wild, just perched up there in the tree, how cool is that. We saw seals, sunning themselves too. Larry and I took a Sunset Cruise on a four mastered schooner, that was a wonderful treat. We also took a light house cruise, oh being on the water is so good for the soul. Here is the real kicker, we walked around Jordan Pond together. That my friends is a 3.1 mile walk/hike around the Pond. I must add there were two places along the walk where you actually are climbing rocks to get around that pond, what a work out that was. I was so lad to make it around it. It was that or just leave me there to die. What a work out that was. I will say it was so peaceful and beautiful though. So much has happened since and during that trip. I will update more later on. Gotta head to my clients now.

VACATION

That is the song that is in my head. I am on vacation again, life is so good. This time off to the woods, to chill out, veg out, watch sunrises and sunsets and enjoy some clams, scallops and onion rings. We are heading out in the morning and I am so looking forward it, we both are actually.

I wish you all good weather here. I wish you patience love and laughter while I am gone.

Life on Tuesday Night

Hey,

Life is so good, I am beaming. I have an Upside Down Pineapple Cake about to come out of the oven. It smells so wonderful. It is for Bay State where Larry works. I know they will enjoy it. Going in next is dinner. I am making Baked Macaroni with Cheddar Cheese, Creamed Corn and regular Corn topped with Crushed Chips for dinner. It just went into the oven. It is one of those do not cook the pasta first kind of meal. I cannot wait to dive into a bowl of that.

I am packing for the week end trip now. Can you tell how happy I am?

Love to you all,

Our Destiny In Life

I believe now that we are in charge of our destiny. If bad things happen to us, then we must choose to do something about it. The old phrase "Quit your Bitching" sums it all up for me. If it hurts, if it is bothersome, if it is out of your control then remove it and get over it.

I know a woman and her daughter, they are miserable, there is a male friend who verbally is abusive. Who takes takes takes and gives nothing unless it is forced. I pray they have the strength to close the door on him and remember what good people they are. For two strong woman they fold, they take it, they just cannot listen to others advice from friends or professionally. It is so difficult to watch. I may have to stop being the one who goes to there house because I am doing them no good and it hurts too much to watch it all unfold.

Women need to be more sure of themselves, you need to know you are strong, and have so much to offer the world. I pray for you.

Growing Old

I realize it is a way of life, growing old that is, the alternative is to not be here any longer. So I guess growing old is a natural thing. Right? So I was off to the Eye Doctors today, guess what both eyes have different problems, need different strengths, what else is new? I am different. So I will be heading out this week to order new glasses. Not a biggie...

I am feeling much better about life. I am reading the book Eat Pray Love. I am almost thru the section on Pray. A few of these short stories hit home for me. If it bothers you, upsets you and makes you angry, do something about it. Fix it, settle it in your mind and do something positive. Do not side step it, face it head on, make a decision and follow your heart. I choose to take what is bothering me at this moment, put it behind a closed door, lock it up tight and throw away the key. In the end it is not my problem right now. I can say or think what I want, but when it concerns someone else, it is not my decision, so I will shut up and keep out of it. I will not let it break my heart.

I am working on a better me right now. So folks, yes I am happy again, I am smiling again and know I have a lot to offer to others. I am a good person with a wealth of wise old knowledge and love to share.

Four days till we leave for a nine day adventure again. Yahoo, pack my bags and load up the car I am almost ready to go.

Work Hurts

Who says a good days work won't kill you? Well I am not sure about that one. We spent the day doing yard work, hedge trimming,tree trimming, planting and in general must do in the yard work. Well I am now the walking wounded. My left hand, wrist and arm are killing me. I cannot grasp or hold anything of any weight with my right hand. My left knee which I was told this week I need surgery on for a new knee. and I am not happy about hearing. Therapy this week is supposed to help in strengthening it, but right now it hurts and I am trying not to rush the new knee at this time. My right foot was twisted and I sprained it, my toes and foot all the way up the the arch is entirely black and blue and purple. I am the walking wounded right now. BUT the good news is my yard looks great. I am done, toast, I quit. No more work for me for the rest of the week end. It will be a good book, my feet up no work or stress. My brain is fried and my are emotions shot. So folks, I will not be answering the phone or emailing or even on Facebook till Monday sometime.

May you all try to enjoy what is left of the week end. I am done...

Rainy Days

Well I for one and glad it is raining today. I get to stay in doors, do some baking which I LOVE to do and make the house smell yummy. Cara is coming over tonight and spending the night. I am looking forward to having her home again. I miss having her in the house. Tomorrow we are off to Greenfield for a Graduation early in the morning.

Today I want to plunge in to getting more things put away. My house is starting to come together. All the work is done as far as new rugs, painting and much more. Now is the time for me to figure out what I really want to put back in those rooms. I am liking the minimalist route right now. It looks clean, uncluttered.

So I am off to make Coconut Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting and Toasted Coconut on top, Biscottis and who knows what else. Then it is off to toss out more unneeded items.

I am still hoping for nicer weather tomorrow, I am putting in a request for cloudy, slightly cool but dry weather for an outdoor Graduation. You hear that Mom and Dad?

Paying Respects

Last night we went to a wake of a very good family man. Today we will go to the church to pay our respects and say good bye to him. He always made anyone who was with him smile and be happy. He loved people, he was a great teacher and a good friend. His family will miss him dearly. He went quickly but will be missed my so many. His family will be in my prayers for the strength to carry on.

Reach out to those whom you may be neglecting while you still can.

Wednesday

Hey,

Well Larry and I celebrated the best Mothers/Fathers Day with our family on Sunday. I am so proud. We had a great dinner in Boston and I smiled all thru dinner. I am lucky to have such a great family.

I cannot believe we are in June, that is half way thru the year. Wow times sure does fly by fast. June is a busy Birthday and Anniversary Month in our Family. I will pray for those who have died and remember them with lots of love. I wish my Sister in Law the strength to go on. I know it is still hard. I think of my brother all the time.

Larry and I will be celebrating our 36th Anniversary on Tuesday. I still feel like a bride, he is my soul mate. We have shared the good the bad and the ugly and came out better and stronger because of it. For that I am truly blessed.

S.C. it was so nice to talk to you today. Thanks for calling with another number to be able to reach you. I too miss our morning drop in heart to heart talks.

Hope you all have a wonderful day. I am off to my next client now.