Pat's Blog

Decemebr 10, 2011

2011-12-10T12:03:00.002-05:00

Wow has it really been that long since I have posted, time sure does fly. Lots of new and good things going on here.

I am starting a new job on the 19th and am all excited. I will be doing CNA work, but full time, with almost no traveling so I think it will be wonderful. I will be training on new high tech equipment and get so much more that I could not be happier. I am keeping the job I am in now but only for four hours a week. I like my ladies and this should work. If it becomes too much I can cut back, but for now I think it is a win win situation. Here is to ending the year with a new full time job and lots of happiness all around.

The kids are great, Cara and Tim are happily married and doing very well. Ian is my computer whiz as always and is keeping busy.

Larry is amazing, he goes with the flow and manages to keep us all in balance. He is my rock, and my soul mate. I am truly blessed.

So prayers of happiness and health to you all.

Tis the season to be happy and jolly.

Merry Christmas one and all!

September 14, 2011

2011-09-14T17:34:00.003-04:00

Well folks all is going well here. I am still recovering from having my left knee complete replacement done. I can walk without a problem, I have no pain which is good. I am having issues with climbing stairs. Not happy with that at all, I am told it takes time and it has been only a month and a half. I want it to be completely over and well and walking like I have not been able to do in many years. Patience is not my thing, you know. I will get there in time, but right now I am tired of it slowing me down. I am back to work part time for now which is good. I sure look forward to the end of the day and climbing into bed to rest.

Good things happening here, my Cara gets married next month, big plans in the works. It will be a wonderful event and I am so happy and proud of her and him. All the plans are made. We pick up her beautiful dress Friday night. The to do list is slowly being completed, some things just have to be done as time draws near.

Camera Club started last night and it was a blast. I missed them all so much, what a talented group. I am having fun and learning so much.

The rest of my family are all doing well. We have lots of plans from now till the end of the year so I have a lot to look forward to doing.

So here is to a Happy Fall for one and All.

May the Good Lord keep you all safe, happy and healthy.

August 9, 2011

2011-08-09T08:37:00.002-04:00

My how time flies. I could not believe I have not posted since my Washington Trip. Well that trip did me in, it was beautiful but it also convinced me to take care of myself. I have since then, had a total left knee replacement. I am three weeks out of surgery, a much needed surgery I might add. Life is going along well, but learning to walk again is not easy. I have had a bad left knee for almost eight to ten years now. The last four years I have had no cartilage or cushion in the knee cap at all. I was in the end grinding bone on bone. Not pretty and very sore. I had not been able to walk steps normally. I have been one step at a time walking up or down them. This week I could actually do four steps in a row one after another. Huge success. I have a lot of therapy ahead of me, but it will be all worth it. I am counting the days till fall when I can go walking and hiking and enjoy life like I have not for many years.

So that is what is all news about me for now. I will try to post more often and update with my progress.

Thanks to all who have sent cards,emailed and flowers. It has been wonderful hearing from you all.

Magnolias in Bloom

2011-04-13T07:29:00.003-04:00

The Magnolia Blossoms were the largest I have ever seen. Some of the blossoms were larger than my hand. The colors and the scent were amazing.

I hope you enjoy my pictures.

Cherry Blossom Time in DC

2011-04-13T07:26:00.003-04:00

The Cherry Blossoms were beautiful, with the gentle breeze the petals fell like new fallen snow. They smell was intoxicating. To sit on the bench and take it all in was breathtaking.

4/13/11

2011-04-13T07:18:00.002-04:00

I cannot believe it has been so long since I have posted. Life is plugging along here. We have been busy. We just came back from DC with a camera club group of twenty on a world wind tour of the city. What more could you ask for, good friends, taking pictures and good food. We took the train down and got to socialize along the way. The freedom to get up and walk around and talk was nice.

Hello to those who have stayed in touch, I owe a card to one dear friend and will get it out this week end to you. The family is all doing well and we are in the process of making wedding descisions with Cara and Tim. The time will fly by quickly and they are such a happy couple. Oh to be young and planning a wedding again. We did go dress shopping and she found the perfect dress. I did not even cry while doing so either, but we all knew when she put that dress on that it was the one. Oh happy days are ahead for us all.

Time to head out to work. Stay warm and dry today if you can.

Bloody cold

2011-03-03T10:56:00.002-05:00

Morning,

It is Bloody Cold out there! I need really warm sunshine to bake these old weary bones of mine.

All is well here. The wedding was wonderful and very touching. They wrote their vows and it was lovely. It felt good to get together for "good times". We need more of them in our lives.

Not much new to report here. I am still on my cleaning binge. I am slowly parting with old books, magazines and stuff...I need to remove the clutter. It feels good and when you can either find someone who can use it or drop it in a Goodwill Box it is the right thing to do. To have something just sit, not be used, worn, read or looked at for so many years it is time to move it out. Don't worry Larry is safe, he is not a giveaway. He is my rock, he is my anchor, he makes me want to be a better person. He gets me, for the good and bad times he keeps me grounded. That in itself is amazing.

Well folks, I am off and running for the day again. Just had a minute and thought I would post again.

Enjoy the day, appreciate it, truly look for something good int he day. Life is way too short to be wasted.

Fun Fun Fun

2011-02-25T12:58:00.003-05:00

I am in my element. My Brother Paul and Lorena are getting married on Sunday at their new house. I am catering the event. It will be Italian all the way. I have help from Susan, Cara, Larry, Ian and others too. My sister Nancy is even getting involved from Virginia, she is having flowers for the tables sent up. My house smells so wonderful. We will take care of everything from flowers to all the food and the cake. This is going to be a wonderful week end. I will try to post pictures after the big event. My Mom would be proud of us all for making it such a special gathering.

All is well and life is good. My heart is swelled with love and pride for my family.

Pictures soon to come.

Tuesday 2/22/11

2011-02-22T09:30:00.002-05:00

Morning,

I am so cold right now I swear I have no blood in me. Some days I just cannot warm up. I have on many layers and actually enjoy going out in the car to my clients so I can blast the heater in my car to get warmed.

Life otherwise is just great. Cara and Susan are in Cancun right now. They say it is 74 sunny hot and lovely. They are working on their tans and when I see them I will be very jealous. That is what is missing, baked in sunshine. I am happy for them both, they have had so much going on that this is a much deserved break for them. I am saving my vacation time to go to Washington in April for Cherry Blossom Time. We will be going by train and that is my favorite way to get there. We are going with some very good friends and I know we will have a blast. We are having fun planning more trips for the next few months. One being a return trip to Acadia in the Spring. We are hoping to make it to the Cape in the next month or two for a long week end getaway. That really helps break up the winter.

Family life is going well, everyone is fine. Work is a bit crazy, but to be expected at times.

So I hope you are all well, Wendy it was really nice to hear from you. Susan I got your letter, thanks. Has anyone been down by the old shop? They tore down the building that Hairplace One was in. The place looks odd to have it gone.

Gotta run to my next client.

Life is fun and easy without the long work load of having the shop. Larry and I put in a lot of hard hours to run it and in the end closing it brought us new life. Be happy for us.

Life Saturday Night

2011-02-12T20:11:00.002-05:00

What a wonderful Day today was. I got to spend the day with Cara and Tim, we went to my Sister Susan's house for the afternoon and had a great time. Family is great. They are wonderful, it was and is good for the soul. We came back and got Larry and all went out to dinner in Brookline. We ate and had a great time. My Nephew is one of the managers and oh my goodness Jake is so handsome. What fun we had, we surprised him by showing up and it made me so happy to see him. I miss my brother Jimmy so much, I think of him often and his son is him all the way. Looks mannerisms all of it. I would like to say that my brother and I truly had a great relationship, and growing up with Jimmy and Bobby as my big brothers was the best experience any girl could have had. If it were not for them I would not have met or married Larry. I am getting off the train of thought I was on. Anyway, my Nephew Jake is handsome, wonderful charming, loving, endearing and has the most a heart of gold. He is married to a wonderful woman named Marie and I am so glad to say they now live close by. His sister Robyn and her husband Terry have a baby who they named after my brother Jimmy,and I love seeing the newest pictures of him posted online for us all to see. Dot you must be so proud of them all, I know I am.

I am glad the weather is getting better, we need more days of sunshine and warmth to melt more snow. This had been just crazy.

To my Sister Nancy in Virginia, Happy Birthday, I love you and miss having you local.

To Cara and Susan, have a wonderful time in Cancun, wish I had said yes long ago and were going with you two.

To my wonderful best friend and husband, Happy early Valentine's Day.

To name just a few of my quilting friends who stay in touch, thank you, that would be Susan, Dot, Wendy and many others. Too many right now to name. But thank yo for still being there for me and keeping in touch.

Have a great week end everyone.

Life is Crazy

2011-01-20T08:42:00.003-05:00

I am telling you all, just when you think you have a handle on what you think life is all about you get thrown that curve ball. I swear I want to get it right, I step up to the bat, I swing and want to hit that ball right out of the park and get a home run, but alas, it was a foul ball. I know with each step in life we are supposed to learn something. I am trying really hard to do it right.

What I have learned about myself is I am good at nurturing, at listening, at caring and helping so many others. I enjoy that part of my life so much. It comes easily to me, very naturally. That has made leaving behind my Quilt Shop so easy for me. What I do now truly impacts those I am with so much more. When it comes to helping family members with problems and issues I wish I could hold them tight and blink my eyes and make all the hurt go away instantly. I cannot do it instantly, but I will be there any hour day or night to help in any way I can.

So for all of you out there who are taking life for granted, who piss and moan over the little stupid stuff. Stop, think, be grateful for what you have. Take just one moment today to do or say something to someone, anyone, to make them smile or feel like they are worthy of life. You gotta laugh, I went in to Walmart yesterday the greater at the door, a lovely older woman, did her usual, Welcome to Walmart to me, I stopped and said to her, why thank you and I hope you have a wonderful day too. She looked at me and smiled and said, thank you, no one takes the time to say anything to me, they just look away hoping I won't talk to them. I told her she does a good job making people feel wanted in the store. That made her smile. It did not take much, it made her day, but it felt good to me. It is the little stuff. Knock your self down a peg or two and maybe get off your high horse and show a little compassion to someone, anyone today. Remember where you came from and how you got there. Be grateful.

Sorry I did not mean to preach, but this comes from my heart.

Gotta go now and spread some cheer to others.

My wish to one and all.

2011-01-15T11:54:00.001-05:00

I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright no matter how gray the day may appear.

I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun even more.
I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive and everlasting.

I wish you enough pain so that even the smallest of joys in life may appear bigger.

I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.
I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess.
I wish you enough hellos to get you through the final good-bye.

One cold Friday!

2011-01-14T07:29:00.003-05:00

Can it get any colder, I mean seriously now, I am not coping well with the cold air. I am wearing more layers than ever before. Well, I guess I really have to make it to the attic for my real winter coat tonight.

It is so pretty driving around in this snow covered world. The trees the houses everything is coated so beautifully. I just have not got the fortitude to take the camera out of the bag and actually take pictures of it. I guess I may be a three season picture taker.

All is going along pretty well with the family. Cara and Tim are planning their Engagement Party which should be a lot of fun. We will get to meet his siblings and have a lovely time.

We have no big plans for the week end. Larry will be watching the football game on Sunday, I will be working. I may try to tackle clearing out some more "stuff" from upstairs that are truly not needed. My New Years Resolution is to De Clutter more around here. I am such a pack rat, I swear I am like my Dad that way.

Have a great day and stay warm if you have to go out.

Happy New Year

2011-01-09T20:47:00.003-05:00

Well I guess it has been a while, life has been so very busy and all good things are happening at the Fay household.

We had a great Thanksgiving, good food, wonderful family around us, lief was good.

Christmas Eve at Susan's house was small this year, but just as much fun. Santa came and handed out gifts to Jimmy and we had fun watching him play. To see Paul on the floor with him was priceless.

Cara is engaged to Tim, we are so happy for them both. We are looking forward to the engagement party next month. The ring could not be more special or beautiful and now we call her Sparkly. Lots to do in the months to come. I will try to post a lot more often with the latest news. I am so happy and proud of the two of them.

My camera club issued a challenge to pick only twelve pictures that mean something special to you taken within the past year. That is one very tall task. I have chosen each shot for different reasons. This is the link to see them: http://patriciasfay.zenfolio.com/p270967254

Note that the picture of the hockey players, they are the Arch Bishop Williams Team and #15 is my nephew Ryan, they won the all star finals and went on to play at the Boston Gardens. A boys dream come to true to be in the same locker room as the old Bruins players. It was on his birthday too. They may not have the game there, but to get that far was an honor. I am proud of him.

That is all for now. Gonna get some needed sleep.

Happy New Year and Good Health to You all.

Happy Thanksgiving

2010-11-25T19:33:00.002-05:00

May you be filled with good food in your bellies, warmth by family and friends around you and thankful for all that you have.

I am truly blessed with wonderful a wonderful family, great friends new and old, a roof over our heads, food on the table and surrounded by love. Thank you one and all.

God Bless us Everyone!

Sunday Night

2010-11-14T20:38:00.005-05:00

What a picture perfect day it was in Boston yesterday. We hit Polcaris for pumpkins seeds. Then over to Pizzeria Reginas for some yummy pizza for lunch. Since it was Saturday it was Market Day in the North End so we had fun walking around there too. We worked our way up to the top of the Custom House. I found a new building around the corner from there that I thought was beautiful. It is the Flour and Grain Building, what a pretty building.

I spent the day baking and cooking goodies for my sister and her kids. I was trying out some new recipes too.

Time for my book and a little rest and relaxation.

Sat 11/13/10

2010-11-13T07:16:00.002-05:00

Morning,

My son just had his Birthday celebration and the Fay's are now officially done with Birthdays for the year. All four of us celebrate them within seven weeks. It is fun with a lot of birthday cakes and gift buying. Last night we got to spend the evening together and I enjoyed it so much. Cara and I went over the Turkey Day meal and have it all planned out, so will be ready. I am sure most of you are planning the meal around the Patriots Game.

The weather will have definitely cooperated with us today. I already see sunshine and that is a good start. I hear it may hit sixty out there. We have a large crowd heading in to spend the day in Boston. We will meet in Milton, then car pool over to Government Center and park, then some of us will head over to Pizzeria Regina's for some delicious Pizza. I get there once a year and so enjoy sharing a pizza with Peggy.

Once fortified we are off and running. The plan is to head along the waterfront, and all around the side streets of the North End, go past the Aquarium, over towards the Milk Bottle and see the wonderful sights. The landscapes, the people watching, the architecture and life should be plentiful to view and capture with our cameras. We will be ending our day by viewing Boston's Sunset from the top of the Custom House. This will be a day full of walking, laughing and relaxing and seeing the sights with good friends.

May you all find the time to get out, or stay home even and do something that makes you feel good today.

OK it is Fall

2010-11-07T09:21:00.003-05:00

So since it is Fall, and not the Holiday yet, I decided to post this cute guy.I should not jump the holidays or wish them away too quickly, time flies fast enough. He also makes me smile.

Enjoy the day!

48 Days till Xmas

2010-11-07T09:00:00.002-05:00

Can you believe it, only 48 more days till my most favorite of all Holidays, I know, but I really do love it. I always have and always will. I have had the music on in the car, but not the house. I am banned from it till the Turkey is in the oven. I my surprise everyone this year with my choice of dishes for Turkey Day. I think if I get the time I am going to pull out the Christmas dishes I own and use them for Turkey Day. Why not! Anything that makes me happy and makes me smile is always good.

Today it is off to church then home to make a nice omelet for breakfast. I want to open up the garage and put the grill in the back and pull forward the snow thrower. I need to pull to the front the shovels and snow scrappers and such too. Then I am hoping to find the time to go thru the hall closet. You know the one, the one that gathers everything...I want to get the boots, scarfs, hats and gloves ready for when we really do need them. Yes I was a good Girl Scout, I try to not only be prepared but ahead of it all too. I am working tonight so alas my afternoon will fly by much too quickly then I am out of here.

To one and all, enjoy the day. Prayers go out to all I know and love for better health and good news from the doctors. To my old and dear friends, I think of you often and send my love to you all.

Wednesday 11/3/10

2010-11-03T17:02:00.002-04:00

Good Evening All,

Today was a good day, some are good, some just a day i wish never occurred. I am so happy to be getting my stitches out tomorrow, they are driving me nuts. I keep forgetting I have restrictions and then BAM I do something stupid and feel the pull. Tomorrow morning they come out and then it just has to finish healing. All will be better then. All came turned out well for me.

Send prayers out to all who are not well, My Uncle Guy who means the world to me, a dear friend Ray, and to a lovely lady Mary Ellen who lost her husband. These are all reminders to not take life for granted. If you think you have it bad, just stop and listen to others. You may seem like your been given all that you can handle but it can be worse. My love, prayers and hugs go out to you folks.

I have not been out much shooting with my camera, but that is OK. I have been enjoying being home though. Today I made a batch of chocolate chip muffins, banana nut muffins, a banana bread, skillet corn bread and toll house cookies. I am starting to stock the freezer and am having fun. I plan on starting my Christmas Cookies next week. Yes Veronica, I plan on following in your foot steps and truly being ready for the Holidays.

I cannot believe how much Christmas I have already seen in the stores! OMG it is amazing to see. I was not ready at all for that. Trees set up decorated with the multi lights. I will say I have already bought a lot of gifts and have them hidden away. It feels so good. There is nothing quite like seeing that certain something in a store and just knowing that a certain person would love it. This will take some of the ouch out of the expense of Christmas too, buying slowly and wisely.

Well gotta get dinner on the table, tonight is tri tip steaks, onion potato pancakes, corn with some garlic toast.

Is it Friday yet?

Happy halloween

2010-10-31T09:41:00.002-04:00

Well I guess we will be doing Halloween, Larry bought the candy. He will handle it until "the game" starts, then I will take over.

I had a wonderful time yesterday. We went to my daughters and I showed them how to make home made pasta. What fun that was, it has been about forty years maybe since I had done that, but the old memory did not fail me. Cars ended up with several different pastas and sauces made to keep at her house. A good time was had by all.

My goal is to head to church, visit a friend in a rehab, then chill out on the couch with my book. This seems to eb a reoccurring pattern for me on Sundays. I liek it though. Down time is good time.

Have a safe day out there with little kids wandering the streets tonight.

Boycotting Sunday

2010-10-29T12:48:00.002-04:00

Boycotting Halloween this year. No candy for anyone, just not in the mood for it from anyone. So Bah Humbug to them all.

I AM looking forward to tomorrow though. I get to spend the day with my sister at my daughters house. I get to show them how to make homemade pasta, child hood memories I cherish from my Mom. We will cook and eat the day away. There will be lots of fun stories, laughter and tears shed. All good, really.

I have so enjoyed the warm weather this week. I hope for a few more good days/weeks of it before we dig out the winter coats. I think today would be a good day for a long long walk along the water some where. Time to get out off my scrubs and make a game plan for the afternoon.

So for those in the mood, Happy Halloween, for the rest of you, welcome to my mood. I plan on watching a movie and having pizza and not answering the door to anyone Sunday Night.

Cushing Pond in Hingham

2010-10-17T19:49:00.003-04:00

What a wonderful late afternoon we had at Cushing Pond. The pond was so pretty. What a wonderful setting. Peaceful and serene describes it best. We had twenty eight camera club people out enjoying the fall evening. Life is good!

Fall is here

2010-10-16T08:44:00.002-04:00

Well we finally getting traditional New England Fall Weather. I do like it, but the house is a bit cool and I am not ready to cranked the heat up yet. Time to pull out the sweaters and some of the any quilts I have to cuddle up under.

The last three week ends have been an absolute blast. We have been away for all three of them, We have been to the Garlic Festival, to NH to see waterfalls, scenic sights and so much more. We had been lucky enough to stay with very dear friends in Belgrade Lakes Maine with an adorable 1 1/2 year pup named Cassy for several days. Life has been good for Larry and I. We are very fortunate.

This week end, well reality is back. We have classes on using your camera and Lightroom along with evening shoots to see is we really know what we are doing. We will be helping document a place in Hingham tomorrow at sunset which will be fun to do too. Then of course there is the general well nothing in the house has been done in three weeks, laundry, vacuuming etc...oh the price one pays to be able to play. It is all worth it.

As usual I need to end with thoughts from my heart. A dear friend just said a sad good bye to her husband. I cannot imagine laying my husband to rest and carrying on. May she and her kids find strength in family, friends and loved ones.

I also have family and friends with health issues, please take care of yourselves, you are all too precious to me. I am here at any hour to help or be an ear to vent to.

So reach out and tell someone who you have not spoken to in a while, or better yet those who are always around us whom we neglect to tell how much they matter. You never know when that person will be taken away from you, let them know today that you care.

Enjoy the sunshine out there, it may be a bit chilly but the colors are oh so pretty. To walk in the leaves as I once did as a child and hear the crunch, crunch, crunch of the leaves on the ground while you kick them up into the air is good for the soul. I miss the smell of burning leaves too. Such wonderful child hood memories.

Thursday

2010-10-07T09:02:00.002-04:00

Well I know we should not wish the days away, BUT I truly wish it were Friday at noon so I was done for the week. We are off to Belgrade Lakes in Maine for a long week end. Yeah us! I am so spoiled, I so look forward to getting away, something that I do not take for granted having owned my own business, I do appreciate having the time and ability to just pick up and go without a care in the world. I miss many of my old quilting friends who would stop by and just sit and chat. I love that we are still keeping in touch. I have not made the time unfortunately to actually go out with them, but we drop letters and emails to each other all the time. I love it when the mail comes and there is a post card or note card with a Hi, just thinking of you note on it. I am like my mother was in that I still think the old write a letter or drop a card in the mail is still personal and wonderful to get.

So ladies, I am heading out to my next client now. Have a great day.

New Hampshire Colors

2010-10-04T07:08:00.002-04:00

Morning,

What a fantastic week end I had. Here is just one of my pictures from yesterday. I need another day to recover from being so busy. Busy is good though. I am having so much fun. I hope you like this shot.

October 1 Friday night

2010-10-01T20:10:00.002-04:00

Good Evening All,

I am so glad this week is over, now the fun can start. Tomorrow morning Larry and I will be traveling with my Sister Susan and my Daughter Cara for the day. Sunday is Cara's Birthday and I will be treating her like the "Queen For The Day." We will start off early riding up the Mohawk Trial, our first stop will be at our favorite place, Goulds' Sugarhouse for a yummy breakfast. We will pick up some cider and maybe some pumpkins too. Then we are off to meet up with other family members at the Garlic Festival. The weather should be ideal for being out and about. There will be good food, good company and lots of photogenic places to stop along the way.

Sunday it will be out again but with my Camera Club Friends. Off to shoot waterfalls, walk, see the fall leaves and have a blast. This week end will be good for the heart. There is nothing better than being out with loved ones enjoying life.

Watch for pictures to be posted soon.

Happy Birthday

2010-09-27T07:20:00.001-04:00

Happy Birthday to me,

I count my blessing all the time, for my family, my friends and for life.

God Bless us everyone!

Sunday September 26th

2010-09-26T10:47:00.003-04:00

What a glorious day it is today. The sun is up, the sky is blue and the air is crisp. A great day to go to brunch with my family. That is the best way to start the day. I am proud of them and enjoy their company. Then it is back to my house to enjoy the day as a family. I will even manage to get in a nice long walk to enjoy the day too.

I encourage you all to get out and enjoy the day, and if your lucky enough, do it with the one(s) you love. That will make it even more special. I count my blessings every day and pray for strength for those I love going thru such tough times.

Starting this week end we are booked up for the next two months straight and I expect to be having a ball. All good things, lots of family and friend time with and fun adventures, I will keep you posted. I am sure I will be taking pictures and promise to share a few with you all.

Life is good, it can be a bit odd at times, but we manage to get thru it with the help of our faith and loved ones.

Monday 9/20

2010-09-20T18:15:00.002-04:00

Well ladies, life sure has been interesting. I have had a few health problems, but all seems to be settling down now. I still have a few tests to set up, but I am keeping a positive attitude about it all. So contrary to belief, I do have a heart, it was proven today. Not necessarily running as smooth as it should but now we know what to do about it.

I love the fall weather, this past week end was a blast. Larry and I maned the table at the Quincy Arts Festival promoting the South Shore Camera Club with many others. I met up with many quilters and got lots of hugs and well wishes. That made me feel good.

I know this week is supposed to be a hot week temperature wise, but I want that cooler weather back to stay for quite a while. Life is going to start getting really busy again with the Camera Club up and in full swing again. The road trips are a blast too.

Take care, be good and never take life for granted. It is too precious. Trust me, a scare will really put things into perspective.

Textures

2010-09-12T20:47:00.002-04:00

I loved the textures on this rock wall at the Vineyard.

Sunday in Rhode Island

2010-09-12T20:45:00.003-04:00

The weather cooperated which was great. It may not have been bright and sunny, but we had a blast. We went to the Vineyard, the beach, a Grist Mill, had a wonderful lunch and ended with ice cream before heading home. I hope you all had as nice a day as I did. Right now I have Blueberry Cheesecake baking in the oven. Life is good.

Reflecting

2010-09-11T09:18:00.003-04:00

Today is a day to Reflect.

9/11

2010-09-11T07:56:00.003-04:00

A moment of silence and prayer for those whom we have lost and miss dearly.

Reflect on what you have said and done every time you leave a dear one, or hangup from them. Do not leave a good friend or loved one on a bad note. Always remember anyone can be taken away from us at any time and to have had your last words harshly spoken to them might haunt you forever.

Life can be taken from us when least expected. Treasure each moment as if it were your last. Do not be afraid to tell someone you care and love them at every opportunity you can.

God Bless

TGIF

2010-09-10T12:56:00.002-04:00

Yeah it is Friday,

I have decided working the extra hours is great, the money is nicer, but being home and able to "do stuff" with hubby and the family is much more important. Life is too short. Stop and smell the flowers, enjoy life. OK lots of cliches can be added to these, but I mean them. Life is too precious to waste away. I am off to Castle Island for a nice long walk by the water.

Love this weather

2010-09-07T21:02:00.002-04:00

Isn't this weather just the best! It makes you feel alive again, not heavy from the humidity. Last week I had been down for the count for a few days, I am almost back to me again, this weather has helped a lot.

I did go out on the Schooner Races in Gloucester on Sunday. What a blast it was. I had forgotten how much I enjoyed being out on a boat with the salt water hitting your face and loving every minute of it. I then got home and climbed into bed and slept for twelve hours. I guess I over did it, who me, over do it, yes I did but it was worth it.

Enjoy the good weather while we have it.

Tuesday Night

2010-08-31T19:21:00.002-04:00

Good Evening Folks,

I cannot believe how long it has been since I have written. We have been very busy, the good kind of busy. I almost have my first floor in our house all set up again. We totally redid it and I love it. I even managed to get three of my pictures professionally framed and hung up. It is pretty cool to for me to see them hanging in my house. We are getting ready to start the new year of South Shore Camera Club, we will be starting in two weeks. We will have a table set up at the Quincy Arts Festival in two weeks, so come check us out and see how talented the group is. I have enjoyed hanging out with a lot of the club members this summer on different road trips. The ones coming up sound great too. We will be doing a lot more traveling and I will look forward to keeping you all updated and posting some pictures too.

Larry, Ian, Cara and Tim are all doing wonderful. It is such a pleasure to go out with them and truly enjoy their company.

I am going to go pick up my book and curl up and read for the night.

I will try to update and post more often.

Monday Morning

2010-08-09T07:26:00.003-04:00

What a wonderful trip to the Pittsfield, New Hampshire Hot Air Balloon Festival. We went up Thursday night and came back last night. I had a fabulous time. We were with very good friends, had some amazing food and were with "people of our own kind". Yes, that would be other photographers. At one point there were eighteen balloons up at one time. Oh my where to shoot, which ones to shoot. What a blast! As you can tell we had a great time.

I hope you enjoy the pictures, I took so many more it was difficult to choose which ones to post.

Enjoy life today to its fullest, you never know what tomorrow may bring your way.

Thursday August 5th

2010-08-05T09:41:00.002-04:00

Morning,

I have five more hours of work to do with clients then we are off. Larry and I are heading back up to Pittsfield NH for the Hot Air Balloon Festival again. This year we have a large group joining us. I am happy to be going this year as I know what to expect and what to look for. We will also be going back to the Shaker Village again too. The weather is supposed to cooperate too, not really humid, cool at night, what a dream come true. I hope the weathermen are right. I will post new pictures when we get back. Walking should be fairly easy and almost all of it is level ground so that will be easy for my knee.

I will leave you all with this thought:

It is nice to be important, but more important to be nice.

I got this from a wonderful 82 year old woman I care for. It made me think and smile, how true it is.

Enjoy !

August 3rd

2010-08-04T07:27:00.003-04:00

Hi All,

What a world wind time we, or should I say I live in. So much turmoil is happening to many who are around us. Life throws us these unexpected curves and we band together to help those we love and care so much about. I have a few very Dear friends who are going through some very difficult times. I (we) are there for them, I will be there day or night for them and they know it. It has made Larry and I once again realize how strong we are, how wonderful it is to be with the one you love, the one who really gets you; we support each other on so many important levels of life. We both are truly blessed and will be there for those around us in these tough times.

So folks, tell the ones you care about that you love them, that you appreciate them, that they are special in your life. Life is short and you never ever know what tomorrow has in store for you. Count your blessings if you have good friends who will help you and support you, who will be there at any hour of any day for support, then you are blessed.

Remember:

Life's not the breath that takes you away, it is the moments that take your breath away

Friday July 30th

2010-07-30T08:57:00.002-04:00

Morning,

Ah but it is so lovely out there today. One client down and one to go for today, it is going to be a really good day. I get to enjoy my family tonight. We are having a family Birthday Celebration at the Summer Shack Restaurant for dinner tonight. Happy Birthday Tim! You are a welcomed addition to the family and we love you. So tonight I get to dress up in really grown up clothes, not my daily scrubs and be me, how fun is that. It is going to be a nice night so we may stroll around after dinner too. I do so enjoy being with my family, they are so grown up, so independent and such good kids. I am proud of them all.

Alas I am working the week end shift Saturday and Sunday but that is OK, I have had the last three week ends off. It is only fair.

The weather has broken from that oppressive heat and humidity, thank goodness...today feels like heaven out there. How enjoyable is that. I plan on going to walk Wollaston Beach once I am done here really appreciate it.

I am doing much better, I got a second opinion on my knee, no surgery for me. That is good news, I got a totally different opinion of the situation and am happy to explore alternatives. So far the pain is a great deal less and we are working on making it being much better. Never take the opinion of one doctor or even two from the same office, seek someone outside for another opinion. It may work out for the best for me. That is not to say that down the road some day I may need a knee replacement, but right now, no surgery is better in my opinion.

Well folks, enjoy life to its fullest, live laugh and love like there is no tomorrow. Live in the moment, do not take anything for granted.

SC I got your card, thanks. You need to stay focused on the positive as far as your health issues. This too will get better, not easy, I know.

Monday July 26th

2010-07-26T11:55:00.004-04:00

Wow I really do not think it could have gotten any hotter out there than this past week end was. I was out hiking, yes me hiking on Saturday morning with a large group of friends. We took a three mile hike thru Worlds' End in Hingham. It was Scott Kelbys' World Wide Photo Walk Day all over the World. This means that all photo camera nuts were all out on the same day shooting in different areas. Larry and Ray lead a large group of us up thru different trails on Saturday. It is good that we started early but man oh man was it ever so hot and humid. It was kind of cool knowing that my sister in Virginia was also taking part in the World Wide Walk in her neck of the woods. I was told that Virginia broke a record on Saturday of being over one hundred and five degrees that day. I guess I should not complain then, we only hit ninety eight. I met a lot of new people and enjoyed matching up with others from the camera club while walking. We all met back at Brueggers Bagels for a nice tall cold Strawberry Lemonade when we were done. We came home, changed and took off to my sisters and cooled off poolside for the afternoon. I swear you could hear us sizzle as we got in the water. It was fun and relaxing.

Life is good for us here. Hope you are all staying cool, today it is so much nicer out there, get outside and enjoy it while it lasts. Time to go switch the clothes in the washer and dryer.

Keep your cool out there.

Sunday Morning

2010-07-18T09:17:00.005-04:00

Wow what a day yesterday was. I started off the day by cutting off the tip of one of my finger. It is really difficult not not have the middle left hand wrapped up. The bleeding and pain was something awful, I actually contemplated going to the ER.

Then we went to a family cook out, I cannot believe how much Jimmy has grown. he makes me happy and very nostalgic at the same time. He is my brother Jimmy's, (who passed away) grandson. I am sure he is smiling down and watching over them all.

We left the cook out to go to Buttonwood Farms in Connecticut to the Sunflower Festival. Wow 12 acres of all these beautifully tall Sunflowers everywhere the eye could see. I have attached two pictures, I hope they show off how spectacular the place was.

I am heading off to church now, then to visit Cara and Tim, I have some zucchini bread ad sunflowers to bring to them. It is going to be a very nice day.

Smile, be happy, make the world a better place.

Friday July 16th

2010-07-16T09:01:00.002-04:00

Morning,

Well I do believe these would be considered the dog days of summer. It is so bloody humid out there I cannot stand it. I come home wiped out and totally drained. Thank goodness for updating our electrical in the house, we have the air conditioners running almost all the time these days.

Life is going along pretty well here. We are off to Buttonwood Farms this week end. They have a Sunflower Festival with 14 acres of Sunflowers planted. They give tours and rides and sell the sunflowers. All the proceeds go to the Make a Wish Foundation, what a worthy cause, I was planning on buying some but now I make get a few more and share them. I hope the weather is not so humid so we can enjoy the ride thru the farm and events planned.

My car is still in the shop, this is week number two. We were read ended and the back end of my care was really smooshed. Three weeks of waiting to get my new baby back. We had been a red lights and were hit hard from behind. She never saw the light or us stopped. Dumb shit! Sorry. At least no one was hurt and my car did what it was supposed to do, absorb the hit. That was good. The rental is nice, it is all covered by the insurance, but I want my car back as good as new. They assure me it will be, so now I wait. Do you all remember me, the impatient one, the one who wants it done now, not wait. Not easy, poor Larry, he has to deal with me.

We are enjoying the summer so far. We have a lot of camera club events starting up again as of next week, so that will be good too.

Hope you all try to stay cool and enjoy the week end.

Sat July 10

2010-07-10T07:22:00.002-04:00

All is well here, it feels so good to get a really good deep nights sleep. I have gone back to reading at night. I find for me that reading stops me from thinking and planning what has to be done the next day. It is not easy when your a planner and list maker to shut the mind down on personal things. I find by reading a book, I am turning my attention to a good plot, really enjoying the words and the story I visualize what the characters look like. Then when I go to sleep I am free of the every day stuff and can sleep.
I had Physical Therapy again yesterday, man is he pushing me hard, I know I need it, I can feel the stronger my left knee/muscles are already. I think I have come to the decision of waiting on the surgery for a few months. When the pain is with every step or close to it, then I will schedule it. As of now it is only when I turn the knee or step on uneven ground. My knee has no, zip zero nadda cartilage behind it. What I do know is it does have lots of arthritis there. Oh the abuse that knee took in my younger days, soon it will be time to pay the piper for it. So as long as I walk knowingly and carefully it is less painful. That I will live with for a while and am OK with that.
We are having a lay ow sort of week end again. I am making Blueberry Slump, his Moms Recipe, oh oh this is a first time for me, I only hope it comes out close to hers after hearing all about it for all these years.
Stay cool this week end. Life is good and just keeps getting better.

Tuesdays Hot

2010-07-06T17:38:00.002-04:00

Well folks is it hot enough for you all? I mean I have never been that bothered by it, and would admit to enjoying the heat, BUT this is just crazy...The humidity has to drop some to make it a lot more bearable please. I have never in all my years left the AC on in my house for the entire day when we were not home. Today if felt so good to come in to the house and have it noticeably cool. So to everyone out there who have to be outside, drink lots of water and try to stay cool.

Monday

2010-07-05T17:35:00.003-04:00

Hello,

What a busy few days we had. I planned on doing not much but what is they say, the best laid plans etc...So we managed to move book cases around, rearrange the spare room and so much more. It is those little things that take time that never show. I took a screw driver to all my kitchen cabinets and tightened the handles, simple enough but I just never took the time to do it. We bought new Smoke carbon monoxide detectors and better yet he installed them already too. See what I mean about those silly household things that do not show but need to be done. It feels good. I made new desert with home made vanilla wafers, home made pudding and built a desert with them and a little banana liqueur and bananas. Oh so yummy. I built it sort of like a trifle, I made three small ones. I will give one to Cara and Tim, one is made without bananas for Ian and the other one is for us. Larry made some delicious Gazpacho Soup, it tasted so good today since it was so hot outside. We are having an easy dinner of simply BLT's.

I did work today, tomorrow everyone else will be back to work too. All is very well.

Happy Fourth Week End

2010-07-03T09:17:00.002-04:00

Happy Fourth of July to you All,

Let us remember all those who are no longer with us, and those who cannot be with us at this time. I plan on laying low this week end and enjoying being home. My goal is to do a little work around the house, very little, and just sit back in my favorite chair and read. I have been fortunate to have been able to travel a lot lately so some down time is going to feel really good. I am one of those people who will be working on Monday.

Enjoy, eat, drink and be merry.

Back to Reality

2010-06-30T07:17:00.003-04:00

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

2010-06-18T18:30:00.002-04:00

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

2010-06-15T17:40:00.004-04:00

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

2010-06-15T08:46:00.002-04:00

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

2010-06-14T20:32:00.002-04:00

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

2010-06-12T19:54:00.002-04:00

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

2010-06-05T08:39:00.003-04:00

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

2010-06-04T07:23:00.002-04:00

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

2010-06-02T09:39:00.003-04:00

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.

Memorial Day Flags

2010-05-28T20:50:00.004-04:00

Larry and I ran into the Boston Common tonight. They have over 20,000 flags honoring the Veterans. It is an amazing site to see.

Friday Night

2010-05-28T17:35:00.002-04:00

This was just sent to me, bear with me but she is an old dear friend whom I care about and thought this summed it up nicely.

Quotation:
May today there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others. May you use the gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content with yourself just the way you are. Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us.

Thanks to the wonderful woman who sent it to me. I had to share it.

My home made salsa is all made, grocery shopping is done,laundry is done and the entire house is vacuumed. Now I really can enjoy myself. I am heading out to my car with hubby and our cameras and going to have some fun.

Have a great weekend.

TGIF

2010-05-28T07:03:00.002-04:00

Well Happy Memorial Day Week End To All,

I am so thankful it is Friday. Six hours to go until I get to enjoy the week end. I must say I do have to work on Monday but I am OK with that.

There is a woman out there whose initials are S.C. that I have been keeping in contact with by mail, I have tried to call you but cannot ever get you. I still cannot believe that in this day and age you do not own an answering machine. I will keep trying this week end. I tossed the three dimes in the fountain for you as you asked me to. I hope you are feeling better.

I plan on making homemade salsa this week end. Yummy, one of my summer time favorite things to do. We will also be going out to dinner Sunday with my kids which makes me very happy and very proud of them all.

Take a moment to say a prayer for the servicemen who we have lost and for those who are not able to be home with their families.

Treasure each moment you have for you never know when it will be your last.

Link to my Italy pictures

2010-05-26T16:57:00.001-04:00

Hey,

For those who might be interested, here is a link to some of my favorite photos.

Let me know what you think.

http://lawrencetfay.zenfolio.com/p323977800

Hump Day/Wednesday

2010-05-26T16:41:00.003-04:00

Hey,

So I got back to a full work week last week. That was fine, but then I ended up working the weekend too. Big mistake on my part. I needed time to regroup. I am so looking forward to this weekend already. I have already said I was not available to work this week end, sorry, it was not in me to do it. I need the break.

We got our new plants into the garden which is always nice to do. The weather today was really too hot to be out side but it had to be done. They are getting a good soaking right now.

I hope to have no plans for the week end. I have only the usual stuff that the house needs done to do. I finally got to go thru the pictures I took in Italy, can you believe I took just over a thousand of them? It was wonderful. I still say if my kids would move with me I would be gone in a heartbeat.

Life is going OK here. Not much new. I am wishing I had my old pool again, oh such great memories. To come home, get in the pool, have a cook out, and to relax. Who knew I would say they were the good old days...

Hang in there every one, the long week end is almost here. Stop and enjoy life.

Back in the USA

2010-05-13T20:15:00.002-04:00

Hi,

Well what a wonderful trip we had. I could live in Italy, no problem, IF I could talk my family into moving too. I loved it. Rome was nice but Venice was amazing. I did make the wishes in the fountain from those who had requested some help. I pray for you all that asked that it gets better. We spent Mothers' Day with my relatives whom I have not seen in ten years. I know Larry was a bit overwhelmed, who wouldn't be. I had not realized how much I missed them. It was a world wind trip and I have so many stories and wonderful memories. I took a thousand pictures! Now to process some of them and I will post a few here so you can see a few of them. In time.

Today was our first day back to work and Thursdays are our long days. As you can imagine we are both still a bit jet lagged and I am heading to bed in about five minutes. I am glad tomorrow is Friday then I can get my system back to normal again.

One more

2010-05-02T10:33:00.002-04:00

I could not resist, here is one more shot.

Sunday

2010-05-02T10:32:00.003-04:00

Morning,

Well Rockport was yesterday and Italy is today. Lucky me!

I will make special wishes in the Trevi Fountain for loved ones.

Saturday Morning, May 1st

2010-05-01T06:25:00.002-04:00

Morning,

Happy May Day!

I am old, I do remember doing the Maypole Dance in school, does anyone else? It was the Champlain School in Dorchester that I went to. It no longer exists, go figure, it is now new high rise condo units. Lord help me.

Well I am getting so excited. We got all packed last night. One more thing done. We will be leaving in about a half hour to go to Rockport for the day. Talk about picture taking possibilities. How cool is that. The weather is going to be in the high seventies by the water so I may be able to get some sun too. I feel so pale, I need to start on my tan.

Happy Birthday to all you May Birthday folks.

Enjoy the day! I know I will.

Wednesday

2010-04-28T07:18:00.002-04:00

Morning,

Well I live an exciting life these days. I cannot believe how fast this week is going by. Last night was Camera Club and I am so impressed and in awe of the members. We had members give short slide shows of there work. How impressive was that. I makes you wish you did not work and could get out shooting more, and oh yeah travel too. Oh wait, that is what I am doing now. Lucky me. I think Larry and I will be able to put one together for next year after our trip.

I want to acknowledge a special Thank You to a friend who slipped me an envelope with a note and gift in it. I helped you out in times of need. You now it came from my heart. I Thank You for the gift, but as you know, I was grateful to be able to help you and you Mom. If I can help at all again fro anything, let me know. Larry and I will raise a glass in Italy and think of you.

Rockport is this Saturday, the weather is going to be lovely.

We leave for Italy Sunday, Yeah!!! I will throw three coins in the fountain for another dear friend who was in touch with me. She needs some luck on here side at this time. You know who you are and how special our friendship is. I miss our opportunities to just sit and chat about everything and anything. I cherished those precious times we had. I am here for you, just a phone call away.

I was reminded of a phrase said as you leave a friends or end a conversation, "I wish you enough". In these days that says it all. I wish you all who are reading this enough love, happiness, hugs and good friends to help you get thru the day.

Dog Show

2010-04-25T17:23:00.002-04:00

Nantucket Harbor

2010-04-25T17:21:00.003-04:00

Sunday

2010-04-25T16:34:00.003-04:00

Hi,

Just got back for Nantucket's Daffodil Festival, what fun that was. We spent three days there and the weather was perfect. This week is going to fly by! So much to do.

Saturday we are off to Rockport for the day with friends to take pictures. Sunday at this time next week we will be landing in Italy. We will be staying in Rome and Venice. I am sure there will be a few side trips along the way too.

I have so much to get ready for before then.

I love having all this time to enjoy life.

Cold Damp Satruday

2010-04-17T09:17:00.002-04:00

Morning,

It actually feels good to have a day to stay home. To have a day that does not say, Hey I am sunny day today, come out and play. I want to get stuff done in the house today, including some baking.

It is only 14 days till we leave for Italy. Lucky us, or should I say we will be lucky if that nasty volcano stops erupting and the ash in the sky clears up so we can fly. So many flights have been canceled. It is affecting the Marathon on Monday too, I hear that some runners have not made it here yet. Who ever thought something that far away could impact the world all over.

I have come to a rude awakening that sometimes you cannot go back. Relationships change, people change, friendships change. I will treasure what I once had with many people, but know have to admit and accept that changes happen. I feel saddened by it though. People can be very strange at times, They can come and go from your lives, enrich them and then a change happens and they are gone. I will be grateful I had the time with them, but regret the distance that is so very obvious now. Cold shoulders and dirty looks are obvious to me. I will look to the good not not take it personally.

So for today, enjoy life, do a good deed, and take time for yourself, indulge in something that is just for you. I will make time to curl up under a quilt and read for an hour or so, while smelling the wonderful Lemon Pound Cake baking in the oven that I will make for Larry. That will be two treats in one.

Smile and make them wonder why...

Saturday and Sunny

2010-04-10T08:38:00.003-04:00

Hi All,

I am thankful for it being Saturday and for seeing the sun. I am so in need of a week end to catch up around the house. I am now starting to put my house back together again. We have done some major renovating and it is looking so much nicer. I am slowly bringing down an armful of "stuff" and deciding keep it or toss it. Can I tell you how empowering it is to just toss it. Clutter, that is what my life had become. Well ladies I am now making great strides in decluttering and letting go. It feels great. If you do not use it, or have not used it in five years in all likely hood you really do not need it. I am generating a lot of trash and dropping of items in donation boxes all over town. At least it is leaving my house. Larry is a little concerned he may go next, no way, he is a keeper. He is stuck with me.

So think of me today, smiling and cleaning. I love my house as much as the day I bought it. I guess I love it more now because I appreciate it when I have the time to actually stay home, to putter or sit on my porch and read my book.

Twenty one days till we leave for Italy. Yeah Me!

Happy Easter

2010-04-03T19:31:00.002-04:00

Well what a whirl wind my life has been for the past few weeks. All is well, but extremely busy. I am so looking forward to a nice family dinner tomorrow. It will be with just my family. I am so proud of them. Cara and Tim are amazing together, they make each other laugh they care so deeply for each other and are blessed in so many ways. I can look at them and know that they are prefect for each other. Ian will always be Ian, guys try to be so big and strong and able to do it all. He has helped me and been there for me when I have really needed his help the most. As for Larry you all know how I feel, I say it all the time. He is my rock, my best friend, the father of my kids and my soul mate for life. What more good I ask for. I am truly blessed in so many ways.

May you all have a wonderful day tomorrow.

May the Italian Easter Bunny Strike your household as he has mine for so many years in the past. Thanks, Mom, I love you and think of you all the time.

Rain Again?

2010-03-29T19:34:00.002-04:00

OK I am about done with all this rain. I am bailing out again. Enough is enough. Are we ready to start building our Ark yet? Seriously now, I really would prefer snow at this point.

All is going very well here, there are not enough hours in the day to do all that I not only want to do, but need to do. I have not been able to pick up my camera in several weeks life has been so busy. Life seems to throw us these curves and we have to just deal with it.

My family is all doing well, we are happy and blessed with good health and the love of the family around us. Larry and I are under going major renovations in the house and I for one cannot wait for it all to be done. I will have to throw a party to celebrate. It looks so good, I am thrilled with the results so far. One of these days soon the work men will all be gone and we will be able to really enjoy it.

I still love my job. I love routing for the under dog, to be the patient advocate and help them get the services that they deserve. Larry is so busy I worry about him. Our vacation cannot happen soon enough. Italy will be so much fun seeing it with him and with us both having our cameras too.

May you all be in good health and be surrounded with love and family.

Happy St Pattys Day

2010-03-17T09:58:00.002-04:00

May you all have a great day. The sun is shinning and the rain is gone. Thank the Lord for that.

We have spent fifteen hours bailing out my once dry basement. Enough already.

Snow Row Green Dory

2010-03-12T20:03:00.003-05:00

Hi,

We have many pictures of lots of boats that day. Did yours have a number on it? Were you wearing sun glasses? We are trying to narrow down which boat you were in. Can you help us identify you? I will post the picture to it here if you can. How can I contact you?

Hull Snow Row

2010-03-07T09:35:00.002-05:00

Morning,

I had the best day yesterday. We started the morning boarding a boat in Quincy on a sunny warm morning. We headed out to watch the Hull Life Saving Row Races. What a spectacular day it was. I took over 200 pictures. I had my coat off and enjoyed being on the water. I spent most of my time on the top and middle decks taking pictures. We had about thirty people from camera club with us. We docked in Hull and were able to get off the boat for some up close pictures for a while too. When the race started we followed them out and around the harbor. Seeing all these in the water and taking pictures of them in the foreground and Bostons Skyline in the background was breath taking. We made it back with just enough time to them hop int he car and rush into Boston to see a live show. The night was wonderful. We spent the night with two other couples, laughing and enjoying ourselves. Then it was off to a nice dinner and conversation; oh yeah and lets not forget dessert too. Larry's shared a bite of his lemon dessert; yummy. It was then time to head home and fall into bed for a good nights sleep.
I am off now to see my nephews hockey game. He plays at Archbishop Williams. They are in the finals and the games have been such a treat to go too despite the drive to Bourne each time. I got to see him make two goals, I was hooting so loud I could not believe it was me. I want one more win for the team today so they can then head in to to Boston Gardens and play. What a highlight that would be for his career.
Enjoy the day, we have another bonus spring day happening out there.

Chinese New Year in Boston

2010-02-21T18:14:00.002-05:00

Hello,

Can I tell you all how much fun today was, it was a blast. I was like a little kid let loose in a penny candy store. It was so colorful and noisy I loved it. We saw the Dragons parading all around, there were some wonderful fire crackers going off, children in awe of it all, along with myself. There was a group of almost thirty from the camera club. They are so talented and fun to be around. I cannot wait for the better weather to come when we have outings almost twice a month. I hope you enjoy this picture. It is one of many I took this morning.

Have a wonderful day!

Yeah Me !

2010-02-20T16:38:00.003-05:00

Good Afternoon Ladies,

I am the luckiest girl in the world. Larry and I have just booked a trip to Italy in May. We are also going to Arcadia in June. These are going to be a wonderful getaways for us. I am so excited. What a great photo opportunity these will be too. I will update with more information as we make our Itinerary finalized on the sights to be seen there.

Enjoy the good weather. Tomorrow we are off to China Town, it is there New Year Celebration. The weather is going to cooperate too which will make it even more fun to walk around. I think it will be colorful and noisy!

Get out and enjoy that sunshine.

Happy Valentine's Day

2010-02-14T11:48:00.002-05:00

I want to wish all those out there a very happy day. May you all have a wonderful day and get to relax some and enjoy it too. I started my day off at church today. I am now going to busy myself around the house with lots of odds and ends that I have been meaning to finish up. I have a new flourless cake in the oven that will have a wonderful chocolate ganache for the top. Sounds sinfully yummy.

May you all get to enjoy the day and be around those you love. Take a moment to be thankful for all you have.

Life

2010-02-07T12:49:00.003-05:00

Good Afternoon,

Life is going very good for me, I am loved, happy, have a warm house and food on the table. I have a healthy family, very close good friends and a job I love to do. I consider myself very blessed. I heard a quote in church today, it was by Charles Schultz, it is about his philosophy of life, it goes like this: "The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones that care." Take the time to go to Google and type in Charles Schultz's Philosophy. You will be surprised as I was as to how wise a man he was.

I bought my new car finally. I am really glad I had not done it up until now as I was leaning towards a Toyota and with all those issues these days, I am glad I waited. Life works in mysterious ways, it was a real blessing we held as long as we had. My old wagon was dying a slow painful death, we nursed it along as much as we could, but alas, old Betsy is no longer with us. Larry also got a car too. We both are now driving 2009 Kia's and are very happy.

I am heading out now to go shoot pictures at the Forbes Museum here in Milton. May you all have a wonderful day.

Rain Rain Go Away

2010-01-25T17:17:00.002-05:00

Good Evening,

Rain Rain Go Away, but it is OK not to come back another day. I cannot figure out why when we get this kind of heavy down pouring of rain that it seems to be so much darker out there. I saw more flooded roads tonight than I care to ever drive through.

All is well here, we have been very busy lately as I am sure you all are too. I am waiting for the warmer, sunnier nice weather to come even if just for a few days so I can get out there with my camera and play. I took a great class of learning how to use my camera and am just itching to see if I remember it all.

Stay warm and dry.

Remembering

2010-01-20T17:32:00.002-05:00

Hello All,

I cannot believe how fast time flies. I am reminiscing about my Mom these days, we are coming up on her birthday this week end. I only wish she were around so I could have one of her hugs or smell her wonderful perfume again. I talk to her all the time, I do believe she hears me too. I keep all those who have passed away in my prayers.

All is going very well for the Fay Family. Larry and I are going away the end of the month for some much needed R & R. We will both have our cameras at the ready because you never know what will be around the next bend in the road.

My thoughts and prayers go out to a wonderful friend who had surgery today, for those who are fighting a tough health battle and are praying for some good news with there son in law, for my sister in law who recently lost there brother and so many other people I know dealing with problems. Hang in there and keep the faith.

The Thought for the Today is: "I am still determined to be cheerful and happy, in whatever situation I may be; for I have also learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances. ~~ Martha Washington

Have a Good Day !

Happy Happy Happy

2010-01-05T14:49:00.003-05:00

Can you just feel how happy I am? Life is good, we are well and I am so looking forward to the new beginnings for this year. My sister asked what our personal goals were for the year, I said I was going to treat the year as two separate challenges. I will deal with half a year at a time, I will make my personal challenges doable. I will set reasonable goals. I started today. I can and will do this right.

My house smells like spring despite the fact that I have a foot of snow on my lawn. I bought a single dark purple hyacinth and it is sitting on my kitchen table. I smile when I walk anywhere within three rooms of it. I can be so easily amused at times. I

am grateful for my life and my family. I will take one day at a time and try not to be overwhelmed.

Life is good folks, smile and be happy. Today I swear I could move heaven and earth in the mood I am in. I will say prayers for all those who I know are dealing health problems. I pray for strength that all will be happy once again.

First week of a New Year

2010-01-03T20:16:00.002-05:00

Hello All,

What a start to the New Year it has been. I am beginning to think the snow will never stop coming down. It is pretty though and I have gotten some amazing snow pictures, but enough already.

May we all start the New Year planning on being happier, healthier and wiser. We should all choose our words carefully, be mindful of hurting others. Speak and treat others as you would want to be spoken too.

Live Simply, Expect Little but Give of Yourself.

Thank every one for supporting me and staying by my side thought out the good and bad times. I will cherish your friendships.

Christmas is Past

2009-12-28T13:16:00.002-05:00

Christmas Day a dear lady passed away suddenly. Sally had been ill and was fighting it with such courage but was taken suddenly Christmas Morning.

My sister phrased it perfectly, she said that Sally passed away early Christmas morning. She didn't suffer long, and for that we are grateful. She was our birthday gift to Jesus this year.

Sally will be dearly missed by all her family members. Her family will rally and give strength and support to each other. They are also a close knit family and will find the strength and courage to move forward.

I was able to go to LaSalette last night and attend mass and go into the Chapel and light a candle for her.

May you all be able to find some sense of peace and comfort int he coming days ahead.

Tuesday December 15th

2009-12-15T21:46:00.002-05:00

Merry Christmas One and All!

I just got home form my first of three parties that I will be attending this week. As you all remember I am a Christmas person and could keep the music going all year round. So on that note, from one who loves the holidays, I was sent this wonderful thought for the day from my good friend Linda. Here it is:

"Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas." Calvin Coolidge

That sums it all up nicely for me.

Ho Ho Ho

Good Night...

Holiday Parties

2009-12-12T18:37:00.002-05:00

Hi Everyone,

'Tis the season of Holiday Parties. Oh what fun can and should be had by one and all.

I want to let everyone know the Quincy Quilt is now at the Kennedy Senior Center in Quincy. They had it in time for their Christmas Party. What an unveiling it was, they had one hundred and fifty folks there for holiday festivities which included a wonderful meal and entertainment. Thanks go out to Carole Costello who I know will keep a close eye on the quilt. When we opened it up there we both smiled and commented on what a beautiful quilt it is. I am pleased it has finally found a home where it will be appreciated.

I have just finished making ten pounds of Mrs. Fay's Christmas Fudge. I have two Christmas Parties this week to attend and will be cutting it all up and giving it away. My goal Monday is to mail the out of state presents so they will not be caught up in the rush of mail being handled this season.

My tree is up and lit. I still have to get motivated and get everything else hung so the house will be fully decorated. We have a pot of chili and a hearty soup simmering on the stove top so my house smells really good right now.

Take time and make sure you enjoy the Christmas Season, it is not all about the hustle and bustle, it is about family friends and loved ones. I took time today to visit Nancy at her house and was glad I did. I plan on making time to visit with other close friends in the next week or two.

I count my blessings every day for all that I have.

Merry Christmas!

ps Larry sez Woof!

Holidays

2009-12-09T20:20:00.003-05:00

Hello All,

Life has been so busy, where does the time go? So much to be done these days that fitting it all in is not an easy task. I have my tree up but not decorated. All my Christmas decorations are still in the attic. I have been enjoying my Christmas music in the car though. I find some songs make me smile and others bring tears to my eyes. So many memories, so many family members not here to enjoy them with us. I know they are with us in spirit though, they would be proud of all that we have accomplished.

I am thankful for my family and there love. I pray for those with health issues to have faith and remember we are not alone.

I am looking forward to Christmas Eve when all the Tringali Clan can will be together again. We will take the traditional picture of all the grandkids and great grandkids on the stairs in Susan's house. Larry and Dot will make our traditional yummy eggnog and toast to those who are not with us. They may be gone but will never be forgotten. Santa will be arriving and handing out small presents to all the kids too. It will be fun to watch the next generation carry on this tradition.

I hope for all who I care dearly for to have fun preparing for the holidays.

Merry Christmas to one and all.

Eve of Thangsgiving

2009-11-25T08:42:00.003-05:00

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and I have lot to be thankful for.

I have my health. I have a wonderful husband who loves me and supports me unconditionally. I have my kids Ian, Cara and Tim, whom I am so very proud of. I am thankful for being brought back together with a childhood friend Terri, her family and adorable grandchild Ben. We have been apart for many years but have quickly closed that gap. I love her and her family and will not let them slip away from us again. To be able to drop in at her house and visit and talk, I feel at home and know I am welcomed. It's a gift that she has.

I am also thankful for my YaYa Sisters - you know who you are. I know that we are there for each other for the good times and bad and every possible emotion in between. We can call each other up and say we just heard a special song that made us laugh or cry or think of each other and have them laugh and understand. Or to just say we just saw the Cardinals again and all is well.

I am thankful for my family and extended family. My parents are looking down on us and must be so happy to see that we are an even closer knit group now more than ever. We are there for each other at all times. I am thankful for now being able to live life more easily, by that I mean to be able to go into clients homes and give them the personal care and companionship that they need.

I'm thankful to be free enough to find yourself awake at four AM and say "Hey are you awake? Let's go do a sunrise shoot". I'm thankful to have a my camera and new lens that will let me get up close and personal and is so much fun. I am thankful for the house I live in, for the food on the table, a warm house and electricity when so many others around us are struggling to make it these days.

Tomorrow, while sitting at the dinner table and before we start to eat. we will follow a Fay Tradition. We'll all hold hands at the table, Larry will say a blessing and we will each say something that we are grateful for. This moment is always very moving for me. It touches my heart very deeply and has been known to make me teary eyed with love and pride for all who are sitting at my table. I consider myself a good person, one who like everyone else is pulled in many directions, but I pride myself in doing the right thing, in following through with my promises as time allows. I have and will always stand behind my word. I take great pride in that. People who question your integrity usually don't have much of it themselves.

Have a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving Folks. I have to start making my pies now.

Sorrow

2009-11-12T07:47:00.004-05:00

Morning,

It is interesting how each and every one of us deal with the passing of a loved one.

A loss touches your heart, leaves an almost empty hollowness deep inside you. Death effects each and every one of us so differently. Some plow through it methodically, staying strong for others but yet dealing with our loss privately, but when our guard is down and that someone hugs you at a certain moment your guard goes down and you suddenly cry so deeply it is hard to stop. We all have someone who can see right through us, who we can lean on, who will help hold us together and who will never forget. God Bless them for being there for us.

So today I ask that each and everyone of you you reach out to someone, a relative, a friend or neighbor and let them know you care. We all leave our mark in this world, let it not be that you are remembered for not being able to forgive, but to be able to forget or put aside any problems. A very dear well loved lady had to find the strength to say good bye to her husband yesterday. It cuts right through to my heart, I felt her pain and agony, but I know in my heart it was right to do, but it does not make it any easier. This lady and I mean true lady will be strong as always, she will help others deal with the pain and struggle. I care so deeply for her and I will be the best person I can to be there for her as much as she has been for me.

This gentle man is at peace, he may be gone but he will never be forgotten.

Monday November 9th

2009-11-09T09:09:00.002-05:00

Hello All,

It has been a while since I posted last and I have been told by two people to get my act together, so here I am doing just that.

I cannot believe Thanksgiving is so near. I have so much to be thankful for. I have my health, my family has their health, we have a warm house with a roof over our heads and food on the table-life is good. Larry and I have been busy out taking pictures and enjoying life. To have the time to actually just hop in the car and head out on a moments moment is very freeing. I find if we are awake before a sunrise we both look at each other and say lets go and see what we can capture for a sunrise shot. I now keep my camera bag with me at all times because I have two clients who live out near the salt marshes in Quincy and I have enjoyed watching the color of them change from week to week. It is funny how I see the world differently now. I view it with my eyes wide open, I think of it as a new canvas so to speak. I see it as how it would look in a photograph. It is like seeing for the first time. I feel like a little kid and get all giddy when I see something and just have to pull over and capture it with my camera.

Do not take life for granted ladies and gentlemen, life is precious, love and enjoy life as if it were your last day. Do not take it for granted.

As you can tell, I am so very happy, I am doing well, my back is better, I am out walking a lot now and am looking forward to the holidays. I will be putting the turkey in the oven soon and then can officially start playing Christmas Music! Yeah me!

Enjoy the Holidays.

Rainy Saturday

2009-10-24T16:17:00.002-04:00

Hi All,

It is another rainy Saturday. That was OK with me. My house smells yummy, we have a Pot Roast cooking, a pot of Chili and an Apple Pie just came out of the oven.

I want you all to know my sewing machine made it out of the basement. I sewed up several pillow cases today. The looks were funny as they walked into the kitchen to not only see the machine set up but me sewing. It was like taking out a long lost friend. It felt good, I will leave it upstairs and work on some other projects now that we have a place for it again.

I have been busy knitting. I have gotten one client into knitting and am going to try to convince another one to give it a try too. We are working together on a scarf, a nice easy pattern for starters, I want her to be happy with an easy project before we move onto something else.

Have a great day, I hope you have been as productive as I have been. Life is still great, I love my hours and my clients. The family are all doing well too.

October 18th It is a Home Day

2009-10-18T09:30:00.003-04:00

Morning All,

Today is a really good stay at home kind of day. My plans are to do some cooking, a little laundry and good plain old laying on the couch relaxing.

Larry and I went to Plymouth and watched Ed Randall harvest his Cranberry Bogs yesterday. What a sight it was too watch. I always new how it was done, I have even seen it done on TV. I have to tell you though to actually be there and watch it is so different. I never realized how much manual hard work it is to do. The three men in the bog need such strength and patience and love of the job to do it. I will say the men we saw must love their work as they joked and managed to make me laugh while they worked. I am so glad we decided to make a run to watch it being done. I managed to get a few pictures that I think came out really well.

Enjoy the day as much as you can. Good Luck to any die hards who are going to the stadium to be at the Patriots game today. I will have my feet up with a quilt over me either reading or knitting.

Oh What A Beautiful Morning !

2009-09-26T09:17:00.002-04:00

Oh what a beautiful day, I've got a wonderful feeling, eveythings going my way.

What a pretty fall day today is. Larry and I are heading out with our cameras of course, to go hiking. Who knew I would like being in the woods so much. I may be slightly exaggerating the hiking part, it will be more like a lovely walk in the woods. We will be heading to a new Park to go exploring this morning. The sun is up, the sky is blue with puffy white clouds, the air is cool, the leaves are starting to change colors sounds like a perfect fall day to me.

I will once again take a quote from my Dove Dark Chocolate Candies I like so much. The one I ate yesterday said this inside: Blessings only come to those who notice. How true is that. So open your eyes and your heart today and do something good for yourself or someone special. I know I am going to enjoy life to its fullest.

As for work, I am back to it and enjoying my new clients. It is working out very well, I like having a permanent schedule so this way I can make plans. Camera club is wonderful we have started up again after being off for the summer. Larry is now the President for the next two years, Yeah Larry, he has many wonderful field trips planned and I know it will be another good year.

Happy Autumnal Equinox

2009-09-22T08:53:00.004-04:00

Happy Fall to One and All...

This is such a wonderful time of the year. The leaves turning colors, the cooler weather, walking while the leaves at your feet go crunch crunch crunch. Yes I found some leaves that have already fallen and smile fondly remembering my youth and taking long walks at this time of the year.

It is if you will pardon the expression like a new "lease on life". It is not too late to make yourself a better person. I have slacked off and am going to try harder at being a better person. We should all go for a walk, or a drive and get the fresh air, breath in deeply, blow away those stale cobwebs in our heads, it will help us think more clearly.

Larry and I celebrate our Birthdays this month and while having dinner with Ian, Cara and Tim I got to sit back, smile and take it all in. I got to thinking how blessed I am. Larry and I are are good friends first and are also true soul mates. He is my world and we have so much fun being together. I unlike many friends like being together with my husband. We are so happy.

So Ladies and Gents, get out, enjoy this weather with someone your like to be with and make some new memories. I cannot wait to do our Mohawk Trail Trip in a few weeks.

I am back to work again and have missed my clients. It feels good to be back in the swing of things again. My back is doing much better but I am on a no lifting restrictions for a while.

Thanks for all your good wishes sent my way.

9/12/09

2009-09-12T13:35:00.003-04:00

It is a rainy damp Saturday today and I for one am loving it.

This is the kind of day that I love to make soup, to cook and have my house smell yummy!

Thanks to a very talented and good cook who shared her recipes with me I have right now simmering on my stove top Taco Soup and Italian Sausage Soup with Tortellini. I am about to put into the oven three loafs of Zucchini Bread. I also have a Braised Beef simmering on the stove top too. I will have my meals all ready for the week. I love it, my kids just came over and had to follow their nose into the kitchen to see what smelled so good. Cooking is something that just puts me at ease, calms me down, and makes me remember my Mother fondly. I have some great memories working side by side with her and I cooking. I now look back thinking about those long chats we had about nothing of anything significant then, but that are now so special to me. They bring a smile to my face, a tear to my eye and brings her closer to me.

Larry is busy at his computer, working to put slide shows together. Camera Club starts this coming week and we are both excited about the New Years Events that are planned.

Weather permitting we are going tot he Big Corn Festival tomorrow held in Norwell. It will be a good photo opportunity and will be fun to see all the events that are planned on there schedule.

I start back to work on a no lifting rules. I do not want to undo all the work I have done to get my aching back better. I miss my clients so much. It will be great to see them again.

So Ladies as I end this posting, picture me, my apron on happy, content and at peace with life.

Life is good!

Holiday Week End

2009-09-05T20:32:00.002-04:00

Well I wish my Holiday Week End could be more exciting. I did get to go to a family cook out which was fun. Seeing everyone for a happy occasion is a good thing.

Due to my back problems I gave up my ticket to be on a boat in the middle of the Gloucester Schooner Festival tomorrow morning. Man that hurt, can I tell you how much I wanted to go so badly. In my head I know I have got to stay home, being in a boat, in the middle of the races, being tossed about with a camera to capture once in a lifetimes pictures, what I wouldn't have given to be able to go, that hurts. I do realize in my heart that I did the right thing by staying home and giving up my ticket. I will have to enjoy looking at all pictures from everyone else who are going from the camera club. I am not happy about it but I will go to go to church in the morning and be thankful my back is getting better, and for all those who support and love me.

I go back to the Doctors on Thursday to see when I am can be back to work again. I miss my clients and working. It really is not an easy thing to do, staying home that is...you see I cannot do to much for fear of muscle spasms. There is a fine line between doing something and slightly overdoing it.

I hope all my Camera Club friends have a wonderful day on the water, the weather is supposed to be picture perfect. I will have to try to make it next year.

September

2009-09-01T08:04:00.003-04:00

Morning Everyone,

Wow I cannot believe it, September First already! Where does the time go? I for one am enjoying the cooler mornings. I can do without the humidity. I am still home these days, my back is showing signs of improvement. I cannot lift anything heavy which has been sort of fun. I cannot push a shopping cart, carry groceries or laundry up and down stairs. Those are just some of my limitations I am still dealing with. You would not believe how doing simple movements involve the lower back. I am relearning how to walk and move about with the best posture so the spasms do not come back. Life is good here, I am hoping to be back to work in another week.

I am excited that Camera Club will be starting up again too! It is like coming back to old friends you have missed seeing during the summer months. The first meeting of the year is always filled with so much to do. Larry and I have entered three framed photos each into the Quincy Arts Festival, this is a first for me. If you get to the show check them out.

To all my Quilting Friends I want to shout out a special Hello. I miss you all. I have come to realize that since my Moms Passing away I lost a big part of my heart and drive. At the point when my Aunt Bea passed though it really pushed me over the edge. I have changed my lifestyle in so many ways. Life is to short, major changes had to happen. I am so happy now, so at peace, and so very grateful for all those who have encouraged me along the way.

The door to your dreams will never close as long as you have the hope, the drive and the determination to make them come true.

Moving About Again

2009-08-25T16:58:00.002-04:00

Well I did not think this day would come but today I can finally feel the difference in my back. I have been going to an Acupuncturist twice a week. He is the man, he is my new hero, he has helped with my pain management so much. As you can guess I can now move about a lot easier than I was. That is not to say I don't have limitations. To see me sit is funny I now have the best possible posture while seated. I still have issues with laying down, but I can see improvement now. I am off for another week though. I have not attempted to lift anything at all. Still Doctors orders. That is kinda cool, no laundry, no grocery shopping and stuff like that. I am now off the muscle relaxers during the day which is a good thing.

So life is getting better, not perfect yet but it showing definite signs of improvement.

I am really looking forward to being all better and back to the real world. I can honestly say i miss working and seeing my clients.

Take care everyone.