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I do not know where to begin with this description. The time period is from 0 to now. Please don't ask how long that is. I am sure with certain clues, you will be able to figure that out. I am writing this on my favorite old computer at home. I have a computer room that doubles as a retreat for a few of my pets when they want to be alone. I will cover mostly current thoughts. I hope to add some pictures as I have seen in a blog. I think that to do this sharing will take a lot of work, but the pictures I have seen are well worth it. Occasionally, I might review a flashback in mylife. I have times when I just roll that special even around in my mind until it has every possible facet examined. Usually this time is to try to figure out a "what if" scenario. If some of my items have no zest to it feel free to say so. I think that after I have some a few trial runs, then the real me will be out for all of the world to see. Luck you! As the saying goes, "Come with me and the best is yet to be." |
  January 17,2025 Day 3722 My new year’s goals are not close to being reached. I do not think weight loss will ever be easy for some people, especially. Me. I think that not having a runaway weight gain is more of a goal that might make sense. Thlen if one can lose slowly, and develop good dieting habits throughout time, something might be possible. (I just love chocolate so much!) Plus sitting to watch TV has not been good. My husband does not like me to stand up at commercials.to move or stretch. He has a good weight figure. |
| Emergency Bug Out January 2025 Los Angeles has been through an experience that no one or no city should have to live through. The scenes shown. On television shows only pictures of after the fire has gone through their community. Everything has been lost. Fire takes no prisoners. We have not discussed our thoughts of a plan but I mentioned the need to have copies of important papers, bank account information, next of kin and other things. More important is the rescuing of our animals who are our family. My cat needs medicine so that is critical to me. My husband has a good memory in the places that hold health certificates, immunizations and others. We are fortunate in the fact that we live about a couple of miles from the nearest relatives. Unless the fire is similar to the Los Angeles kind, we would go to his step son’s house. If the area of fire is larger, since my husband has lived I the area for a while,, we would go to a place that is safe. (Not many trees or flammable items. )This may sound too easy, but we know that there are4 many other people who would be evacuating,, so plan B is to go to his sister’s house which is an hour’s time away. This is all dependent of where the fire is going and how much we can take. I think everyone should make a plan A, B,, and C. WE know that people might be panicking. We need to have an evacuation box or bag. Also needed is all of our medicines since we are old and need them. If possible we need to buy extra charging cords and a few handy clothes. Finally we always want to take good care of our cars or go to a place for gasoline and make sure we have enough gas. I’m sure there might be one or two more ideas, but our survival is important if we complete and remember the basics. |
| My Change from 1-11-25 My Change from 1-11-25 I am always taking about weight, weight, weight. That should be easy to change but my trials have ended with little if not no success. I know that the three important criteria is eating healthy and not much sweets. exercise and finally work with what one has. The main reasons is that I do not want to become a diabetic. I also know that extra weight on the body is bad for the heart. Finally, a person who is overweight is overlooked by men who want a date. Number three is immaterial now since I have a nice husband who is not overweight. He thought I was a nice person who cared for animals and was kind to others. He liked the ‘me’ he saw as opposed the super glamorous girls who only cared about money, going out all the time and flashy clothes. We have talked a lot about our younger years and decided that we have a lot more in common than we thought. We have a lot more to do to be a solid couple but through discussions with important points. Argument that helped us to again share and show we care. And lastly, we take our wedding vows seriously. |
January 10,2025 Gary the Grinch Green Gary the Grinch was often late to work, Cause his pet koalas were driving him berserk He had made abundant mistakes And burned up 13 expensive cakes, At a frequency no want wanted to see So for a radical change obviously The boss gave the baking assignment to a worker named Lululange. |
| How do they do it? What is their secret? Have they found the Fountain of Youth? Well I think that a person has good genes they can fight off diseases. And if they have healthy habits, then there might be significant time added to their life. It follows the advice that when one takes good care of their car, then it will last longer. But with people who have the blessing of reaching 100 years of age, the answer is a little different . Overall, I am guessing that eating right, exercise, and rest as needed could count for 95 % of the chance for that magical number. I have known a few people who reached their late 90s. One of my grandmothers was in her 90s when she died. She worked hard with her husband who she loved immensely. She loved her family. And she was religious. How do I know #3? When I was a child, who spent 2-3 weeks per summer, she sang every hymn she knew at night when we were all in bed. You did not want to tell her that you were sleeping. You just learned the verses of them hymn and knew that her singing would be over soon. My husband was married to a wonderful lady who reached 99 years and about 200 extra days. They were very happy and enjoyed trips, as well as fun activities. I think that helped also. Jill was a former nurse who specialized good health routines. She read a lot. She also kept her mind busy. Having a super husband was so helpful in all aspects of life. From what I see, some of my favorite actors lived to about 100 years. I liked Kirk Douglas, George Burns, Olivia de Havilland and Bob Hope. I am only sorry that Betty White did not make it. I am pulling for Clint Eastwood to go 100. So let’s give a cheer for those old timers. Light up the candles on their cakes and sing “Happy Birthday” slowly. That is a wonderful accomplishment. And for those who would like to make 100 years old, take good care of yourself and go to the doctor if you get a sniffle. Have a good day everyone. |
| I apologize because I am off one day. due to computer problems. Today's snow storm is on the correct time. Last year my husband had to have emergency surgery. In his abdomen was a place that was about to become septic. Three hours after he went into the operating room, he came out . His surgeon was pleased and mentioned that she took out his appendix for no charge. I'm sure that made his day. He woke up slowly and asked the nurse if he had. been shanghaied and drafted into the British navy. (That was an old joke he liked to tell people,) The weather was not going to be one that a driver would hope for. But on the fourth day, when the doctor reported that he was well enough to go home, the meteorologists reported that there would be snow, sleet, and hail occurring simultaneously. Now I am from Texas and we have never had that kind or combination of weather. My hope was asking our daughter-in-law if she could help. She was born and raised in Michigan where kids rode their bikes to school in that kind of weather. Or so she says. We got all of Stan's things and headed down stairs to the check out room. Stan was in the wheelchair feeling as nervous as ever. Now Oklahoma is famous for hills and deep ditches. I would have had a stroke and heart attack if I tried to drive. But our driver, the wonderful Dana had no problem. We saw drivers speeding around us. Some people went through red lights. The snow and hail beat on the windshield . And we made it home with two Hail Marys and two Our Father prayers. But the yard was solid white, and we put Stan in bed with a sigh of relief. I'm sorry that I got off the main subject. This is the only storm that is worth mentioning. |
| 2025 Goal I gained some weight Because I always cleaned my plate I love to eat And the cookies are sweet And I looked one day In the mirror who had to say If you eat much more You won’t get through that door So I guess my goal Is to leave the dinner roll And let the sweets Go to little brother Pete. I’ll walk around the block And our dog might have a shock ‘ Cause I’ll end up nice and lean And become the weight losing queen Plus I’ll get rid of old ugly clothes |
| From January 3rd about bridges There are so many bridges one could talk about. Old, new, high, long, historical and famous. But there is one bridge that is in my heart. I have not used it but some friends of mine hasve used it. I am thinking of he Rainbow Bridge that my dear fur baby friends have crossed after they have passed away. Mikie, my cat had seizures. Diamond, a dog, had a inoperable tumor behind his eye. Stubby, my dearest car, had an internal problem and had a stroke that gave him no hope. And then there are a few more that melted my heart. It is hard to loose someone you rescued from the street or a high kill shelter. But the one thing I said was that as they went to sleep, to look for a light. Walk towards it and you will see a beautiful bridge. Cross it . You will see someone to greet you and show you around. It will be okay. This was the famous Rainbow Bridge that all animals can cross and be spiritually alive and without pain. And as I have read further, they can meet friends that they knew on the ‘other ‘ side. I told them that they would feel no pain. They could run and play. And if I could, I would visit them one day. I hope this is true and I will try to keep my promise. Whether this is a myth or something seen in the subconscious, I hope that it is true. All animals should go to heaven. I hope they do. |
| January 4th, 2025 A wonder of nature from the sky doth fall The cold, beautiful snowflake Can keep young and old in awe. We see It’s beauty Such white on the ground It falls from the sky without a sound How cold it is when we pick it up The snow then melts And can fit in a cup No wonder a child will smile and make HIs own special snowman With its face that is great. |
| {photo: 1070288}. Jan.2 words. sixth. sprit. frozen. termination. January. elegance. sense. maneuvers Gloria was the sweetest child in the family. She waited patiently to reach the sixth grade to be allowed to enter a sport of her choice. She had seen sisters do gymnastics and brothers do basketball. Her little eyes would sparkle at the amazing activities that each had participated in and won trophies and medals. She never complained or lost the spirit of support for her siblings. I was amazed at her patience. This was her year. Her sisters begged her to do gymnastics. And her brothers suggested that she would make an excellent cheerleader. But I had the sense that she had made a decision that would make us all be proud of her. Fortunately, we had aunts and uncles who volunteered to take driver’s duty for the clan. Aunt Charlene was single and just loved the opportunity to take a child to a class. Uncle Griffin was a high school basketball standout who could coach the boys in shooting skills. But when Gloria was ready, she took us all by surprise by announcing that she wanted to do figure skating. She mentioned that classes would start in January so she asked for us to give her skates for Christmas and lessons for making good grades. Ray and I agreed . We started slowly by letting Gloria take lessons in an indoor rink. My hands and feet were frozen but Gloria loved every minute of skating. She developed movements that showed elegance and beauty. After beginners classes she reached the maneuvers of jumps and spinning. I thought that this might be the termination point since spinning made her dizzy. But she endured. The night came for the performances. The family made it a point to show Gloria the same support as she had earlier. She checked her skates. She put on her costume that was specially made for her. She was taken to the rink by her father, Ray. He looked as proud of her as he did for every child. Gloria put on a skating performance that had the family and most of the crowd on their feet at the end of her time. The smile on her face was as much joy and success as we had ever seen. Gloria was a star that night. And added to that, she was asked to go to the next level for competition. Our little skater had shown that she had the strong work ethic and talent to be one of the best athlete in the family. |
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