June 2011
5 posts
WEARY OF WORRY
Worry, what a waste of time…let me ask you, does it solve anything? did it give you peace or answers for you need ? I am sure your answers will be a resounding NO! Because worry only causes confusion, depression, frustration and a splitting headache..but most of all, as you figured out by now that going around the circle about the same issue only makes the issue bigger and bigger.
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SMALL TOWN , USA.
I remember when I lived in a big city, the hustle and bustle, the energy, the stress, were all something I enjoyed very much. But when I went to the movies or seen a show on t.v that was staged in a small town, I longed for that serenity that a small town provided.
Well, my dear friends, I am living that serenity..This morning I took my walk around town as part of the fitness program I wrote...
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER
When does a woman stop being mama’s little girl? When does mom stop telling you how you should dress, what you should do or be or better yet, when do mothers and daughters just become equals as women or just friends, and how about this, when do you stop walking on egg shells in order not to upset her possibly severing the relationship?
When we were little girls mom taught us all she...
HOPE
A four letter word that caries so much weight…Where would we be without it, and why is it so hard to hold on to?
I kinda envy this generation because they have the luxury to hope,dream,and see the dream come to pass..My generation really did not have that luxury…You married, had children, your husband followed in his dad’s footsteps and life went on..
Today, girls and boys...
HELLO
Recently took a trip to Los Angeles to see my daughter. Her name is Patricia. She is not only my daughter but is also an inspiration for me..She is the type of woman who has a goal and has the “bull dog ” tenacity to see it come to pass in her life…
But this is not the topic of this blog…I recently hit my 66th birthday and approaching 67 rapidly and I find myself not...
July 2009
1 post
GOOD MORNING
I know it has been a while since I have blogged, but so much has happened in these last few months..We are having things done and redone in our house, which I might add has been very exciting for me… I love new beginings…what was old and worn has become brand new and exciting, all it took some imagination and a few bucks..( My house is over 100 years old)
I find that ever day is an...
June 2009
3 posts
HELLO MY TUMBLR FRIENDS
Yes, my dear “Tumblr” friends I am still here..I sure do miss connecting with you, but I have been so busy and in a writing funk…
Have you ever had so much on your mind that you can’t seem to get anything accomplished?
As I had written before my friend opened a “Sweet Shop” and I had been kept busy with helping her.The shop is a complete...
WOMEN IN...
Recently I have been helping a friend who is opening up a sweet shop, her very first business. The dreams and hope for success are at an all time high and the excitement is every where. The “Sweet Shop” will be selling doughnuts, rolls and coffee. All items are home made and warm out of the oven as you get them. It has been named THE SHARON SWEET SHOP cute name eh?
My...
SPRING IS HERE
Good morning world!! It’s 7A.M. and I have been up for a while. I love that time of the morning because all is quiet and you can hear “life” around you..
I have not written in a while for many reasons: first, I was out of town visiting the folks. My dad’s party was a great success and he was elated as he had never had a party in his life..what a pity! We all made...
May 2009
3 posts
HELLO FROM FLORIDA
Hey, I have learned ALL by myself how to get my laptop to work in another state…YEAH, hooray for me…
Well, as my title suggests, I am in sunny Florida, and as soon as I see the sun, I’ll not be lying..Wouldn’t you know it…we have had rain since we left the midwest… where we left they had sun shine and warmth..NERTZ!!!!!!
I guess there is a tropical...
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY
Good morning to you all, and a HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY…to all you moms, stepmoms and Mr. moms.. As you are being showered with love and attention on this day, take a good look at the gifts you have been given…You children, the precious gifts you have molded and loved with all that is in you..
As I have written often, I have 6 children, 4 natural, and I raised both my husbands...
ROOTS OF FEAR
Invision a plant…There would be no plant without the roots… This is where my blog will take us today, learning about the roots of fear.
Doubt, anger, rejection, and all other negative emotions are the basis and the roots to the emotion we call fear…How, you may ask`? Well, all those emotions are based on the unknown, like, what is going to happen to us ? how is it...
April 2009
5 posts
LOVE
Why is it that the “L” word has become so taboo in the courting area of a relationship…Herer is an example; Years ago when I was single and mentioned to the man I was dating that I loved him….Immediatly. he thought I wanted the wedding bells and the comitment….WRONG….Men, sometimes when we tell you we love you, or when we act it…We mean, we love the...
HELLO
It has been a while since I have posted on this blog, but I had a problem getting on. And of course I could not figure it out..So my smart daughter fixed it for me..
Thank you Patricia!!!!!!
Now with the news, after many years of being a smoker, I recently made the descision to stop…But being some what weak in that realm, I had a problem stopping. The “Patch” made me...
HAPPY EASTER
I hope you are all having a great day, on this day we call, Easter.
What does this holiday mean to you? To the Believers, it means the anniversary of Christ’s resurection, to the ones of the Hebrew faith ”Passover” is the celebration of freedom, actually in both faiths the basis is “Freedom” from bondage. In the jewish faith the Blood on the door posts...
ELECTIONS
Yesterday we had our local village election, I am so surprised at what a person will go through, or will say just to win. The campaining done for this election gave a new meaning to ”dirty politics.” To run for any position is great if itis done for the good of the town, but to run simply because you have a personal vendeta that is just a shame. I feel ,to represent the people...
YOUR VALUE
We as humans tend to measure who we are or what we want to be. We evaluate ourselves sometimes to a critical fault. What do we use to measure our worth? Is it clothes, or weight, job, career or the circle of friends we hang with.
I remember when I was younger I always thought that if I were rich, then people would notice me and respect me. Then I could make a difference and people...
TO BE IN LOVE
What does it mean to be “in love”..what exactly does that statement evoke in us..What are we looking for? what do we want from “love”?
In my life time, I have been ” in love” many times. I knew he was for me, then when it fell through for what ever reason, I was devastated till the next time , then back on the spinning wheel with the same emotions .
I...
March 2009
7 posts
GARAGE SALES
A sure sign of spring in the midwest are garage sales. Now, I love them personally.
I wondered why some else’s stuff would so peak my interest and desire. I mean, if there is one in the 10 mile radius, I am there. Is it the hunt, the thrill of finding a treasure? or is it that I just love stuff? Perhaps all of the above at one time, but at this stage of my life I certainly do NOT...
CELEBRATION
This past Sunday, I had the opportunity to celebrate another’s joy. My friend has recently adopted a child from Alaska. She is 10 years old and will arrive on the 25Th of this month.
The community I live in for the most part is well knit together. We, most of the time, rally around, if there is a need or lack, or a reason for celebration, as soon as a word comes that we are needed,...
I HAVE STARTED
If you recall, in my last blog I had mentioned that I had bought walking shoes. I had been wanting to walk as a form of exercise for a long time, but my “tushy” was just too lazy to get up. In fact I found more excuses not to. Then, when I saw people older than I competing a 13.2 mile marathon, that put me over the top.. So, I am now proud to announce that I have started my...
ARGH
Well, here I am trying to figure out computers, my laptop is on the frizz, try as I may, I cannot figure out what is wrong with it. so I had to use the desk top after removing the dust (or ambiance as I like to call it).
I have pondered as to what I should post in my blog this day, but much to my dismay, I cannot come up with an inspirational thought to save my soul.
I don’t want to be...
BE A VOICE NOT AN ECHO
An echo is a repetion of sound. We all at one time had the opportunity to produce and hear an echo. The words we had spoken had come right back to us…
This led me to think about our lives, how many time have we imitated and acted upon words that someone else had spoken to us. As children we imitated our parents, as we grew some of the traits imitated became our persona.
Now to the...
HELLO OUT THERE
Well, I’m back from 3 glorious weeks in Florida. Boy did I ever need the sunshine, the color green on the trees and actual flowers with aroma and every thing.
I also got to watch two of my daughters run 13.2 miles at Disney, I am just so proud of them..
If it were I, I would have talked someone to follow me with a cart, I’d even tolorate some kids stroller… I...
February 2009
10 posts
"OLDS"
What I find so amazing is how, we, humans value many things that are old , but we look at older people as a hindrance.
We value and pay dearly for old wines, a great painting, perhaps an antique furniture items. But when it comes to older people we neglect them.
Society, our government, always seems to put our needs and necessities on the back burners of life, as if we are not worth...
BIRTHDAYS
Tomorrow, I will celebrating the anniversary of my 41st birthday…I have been doing this for 23 years.
Webster’s defines a birthday as “the anniversary of a person’s birth”. This I understand, but why do we make such a big deal out of it, (I told you I have too much time on my hands) . Friends and family call and wish you a happy day, you get cards, flowers,...
SEASONAL MOODS
It’s amazing how the seasons affect the mood. This winter has really dragged on, then suddenly one day spring popped up and suddenly, everywhere I went I saw smiles and a little spring in the walk. Then winter came back.(argh)
Now for myself, I’m usually a pretty positive person, but this winter is really getting to me.. I like waking up with the sun already greeting me, with...
HAPPY VALENTINE DAY
A day when love is magnified, I don’t get it…Love should be shown the whole year long. What makes this day so special?
I remember, when I was younger, I was crushed when my significant other forgot or neglected to bring me posies or chocolates, perhaps even diamonds. I felt that he did not take the initiative, on this, a special LOVE day, to show me how much I meant to...
BATTLE OF YOUR MIND
Many of the battles we face are in the mind..You are probably wondering what I mean by that statement….
Allow me to explain. Your mind is very powerful, I’m sure that many of us have had thoughts that either were negative or positive. Have you ever been angry with someone who has wronged you, and pondered in your mind how you wanted to retaliate? The more you thought, the...
JUST BLABBIN'
I have the hardest time with patience… I know I have to work on this , but why? Why can’t things move at my pace? Wouldn’t it be nice if they did.. I have this one teeny little flaw (just one mind you), when I come up with an idea or project, I want to go at it with gusto…for instance, I love to change things around my home. Every time I do , it gives me a...
FRIENDSHIPS
I have been blessed with many wonderful friends in my life time. In fact, many of my friends have been in my life for 40 years or more…
What I find amazing is that the friendships established in my youth have deeper roots than the current ones..Why is that, I wonder? perhaps it has something to do with development, or perhaps as a youth one just clings to another of the like., I dunno....
MIRACLES
We all at one time or another need, want, or expect a miracle.
Websters defines a miracle: An event in the physical world that surpasses all known human and natural powers and is ascribed to a divine or supernatural cause.
In the scriptures, Miracle, is based on the word DUNAMIS which means” power, inherent ability”, is used of works of a supernatural origin and character,...
I WONDER
Watching the news, reading the paper, listening to the people around you, all you hear is how bad things are in this world..Economy is crashing all around us, there are lay-offs every where, so many are affected in one manner or another.
This got me thinking, should things get worse, I WONDER …..
How would we react to the crisis, if we could not afford certain things in our lives...
I AM A NEW GRANDMA
YEAH !!!! His name is Jeffrey James, he came in at 8lbs 03 oz, 20 and a half inches long, at 10:36 am, on 1-26-09….Oh, the blessing…
This will make number 7, and each one is a blessing beyond imagination. Had I know being a grandmother was so much fun, I would have avoided motherhood and gone directly to being a grandma….New life, new hope and so much joy…..
A few...
January 2009
15 posts
HE RESTORES MY SOUL
Many years ago when I was first introduced to the Bible, I read a scripture in Psalm 23 verse 3 “He restores my soul” ,to my limited mind I wondered ” what in the heck did that mean..” I figured restoration of soul was good and if it was good I wanted it. But what is a soul ? How does it compare to your spirit ? To this inquisitive mind, this meant,...
DADS
In past blogs I have written about my mom and my spiritual mom..Today I would like to post about DADS..
I never realized how much of an impact a father has on a little girl. In fact, her future relationships with men as an adult are based on the foundation of her relationship with her “daddy”. Actualy, I feel, her future trust in the opposite sex is based on the total...
I HATE PUNCTUATIONS
I love writing these blogs, but I hate having to put punctuation marks where needed. I write how I think, one long sentence. I realize that they are necessary, but why ?. Such a waste of time and I never put them in the right place.
My daughter,Patricia, being a writer knows the ins and outs of the art of punctuating and does mention that my sentences could use a little...
HAVE YOU TAKEN CARE OF YOURSELF LATELY?
Recently a dear friend came for a visit, not having seen her in quite a while I noticed how tired she looked, the normal twinkle in her eye was gone and the smile was not as bright as it used to be. After a few minutes of conversation she shared with me the reason. She got a new and more demanding job working many hours and trying to estasblish herself in the company…It seems in the...
MEMORY
I have spent most of this Saturday making a memory book for my daughter. What a lovely walk through memory lane it was for me. I got the idea in august when my other daughter gave me a book to fill out called “Conversations With My Mother.”
This book asked questions about my life and requested pictures that led to each event. I found it so heart warming to write down how my...
MORNINGS
I love mornings! I am an early riser. No matter what time I go to bed, between 5:30 and 6:30 a.m, I’m up..So every day I get to see anew day begin, when darkness turns to light. I love that time of day because yesterday is now in the past what ever happened good or bad, it’s behind me..I get to face a brand new day with fresh ideas and clarity of a rested mind.
This is when I...
BROKE OR POOR
Broke is the current state of your condition; Poverty is a state of mind.
I recently heard a sermon about this very topic, and it truly made sense to me. As always I will try to give you examples. I know this person who, by sight you would think is really destitute, he always talks and walks as a person in lack..But truth be known, he is one of the wealthiest men in our town, in fact he owns...
YEAH
Today we are having a heat wave…24 degrees ABOVE zero..So, before I prepare for my out of doors tanning session I thought I would give all of you a shout.
As I look out my window, I am begining to see my neighbors crawling out of thier comfy nests, just like vermine crawling out of wood work, I think, but I’m not sure some are even smiling….
See, I told you,...
" BRRRRR"
As I have mentioned, I live in the Midwest and let me tell you….It is coooollldd.
The temperature this AM is 24 BELOW zero..and staying indoors is the preferred mode of entertainment. I am not a napper , but these last few days a nap seemed like a good idea, being an active person this could be frustrating for me, being confined to one place for a long period of time. I could moan about...
CATS
I have 3 cats indoors, and one stray that decided I should be his caregiver. They say that cats are aloof…I say “bull”, they are by far most demanding and will nag you till you give in.
for example, let’s take the stray, I have called him rusty, because of the rust color of his fur.(imaginative, eh?) Well, when he is hungry that darn cat will climb the screens on the...
I HATE JANUARY
I don’t like the month of January. After all the hustle and bustle of the holidays this month kinda brings every thing to a screeching halt, and I find myself wondering what shall I do now. With all this free time on my hands, I have found time to look in the mirror for more than one second and realized, that somehow I have developed another chin.(damned those Godiva chocolates). I...
PRAY
Recently, I was asked by a dear friend “how do I pray ?”. Is there a procedure to follow?… My answer to her is, how do you talk with your best friend when you have something serious to discuss. Usually, one would find a quiet place and get comfortable and start talking for as long as needed until your inner self is at peace.
Talking with the Father is no different. He is...
SPIRITUAL MOM
I was recently asked “what is a spiritual mom?” The person who asked assumed that we just get together and prayed all the time. So, I would like to take this time to pay tribute to MY spiritual mom and relate to you what she has meant to me.
Many years ago, I found my self engulfed with fear, anger , unsolved issues just to name a few…In my ignorance and desperation, I asked...
YOU MATTER
Do you sometimes, feel like you are just flesh and bones walking the earth , a face in the crowd ? Although surrounded by people, loved ones, friends , co-workers you still feel like you are part of the wall paper, that, what you think or what you feel is really not important to anyone, in fact, you are only acknowledged by the deeds and needs you have met for them.
Deep in your heart you...
WISH BONE OR BACK BONE
Every morning, for the last 30 years or so,I do a devotional. This is the time I spend in the Word of God, and put down my thoughts and feelings in my journal.
This morning, as I was listening to Joyce Meyer, noted teacher of God’s word and a very accomplished writer, She brougth up a point that got my attention .”Do You Have a Wish Bone or a Back Bone ?”
A wish...
December 2008
15 posts
STUFF
I recently had the opportunity to help my children close out their grandmother”s house. My ex mother in law lived a long and fruitful life, she is missed by all. But this is not the point of this blog… What I want to address at this time, is the amount of stuff accumulated in a life time…Things that we treasure are a separate issue of course, but the dust collectors, the...