51. Can you believe tomorrow is Halloween? No need to buy candy for the goblins. They don't come down our street anymore. Sadly, I miss those days of neighborhood kids arriving at our door with giggles and outstretched bags as they say in unison "Trick or Treat".
52. Today, today, today...........was a beautiful day in Oklahoma although the wind came up.
53. Yes, today was beautiful, but we spent a great deal of time in the medical waiting rooms. But aren't we blessed to have such medical tests?
54. Don't eat ham if your tongue is sensitive. Just saying.......salt!
55. Fall, no doubt to me, is the prettiest time of the year. Everything turns is golden.
56. Marc Jacobs Daisy perfume smells lovely. I got a bottle from Angie. My daughter gave me a lovely tie/scarf which I adore, and some cute earrings. My hubby gave me some Mrs. Sees candy and a beautiful emerald locket.
57. My brother and his wife gave me a lovely dinner party with family on my 70th birthday. I think I had the best time I've ever had. Birthdays are not a big deal to my family so having someone make over me with extra special.
58. Wear good shoes! If you have feet problems, don't buy shoes that will end up making your feet hurt. That means heels may not be your best friend despite the celebrities who wear them.
59. And please don't let celebrities sway your own personal opinion about an issue. You have a mind, use it. Read...........investigate............and realize not everyone, especially celebrities, have your best interest at heart.
60. I want wood or fake wood floors. I am probably not going to invest in them, but I love the look in magazines of lovely homes with wood floors. Guess I will stick to tried and true.........and comfortable.............carpets.
61. It's almost time to start decorating for Christmas..........well......another month. I would love to turn on the lights Thanksgiving night.....maybe we can light some.
62. Pink. Have you noticed the pink tones this year? Rose gold, rose, soft pink hues. I just love them and I find that tops in a pink color make me feel pretty. I look in the mirror and feel feminine, soft, and I am just going to say it, pretty.
63. Listening to music in the evening, hubby on one of the couch, me on the other......perfection. Soon we will be replacing music with black and white Christmas movies. "It Happened on Fifth Avenue" is our lead off movie. I just love that sweet movie. Give it a try.
64. Linda Ronstadt is singing "I've Got a Crush on You". Remember how popular and current she was. 1975--time marches on.
65. If you are feeling the least bit cold, down, sick, or otherwise miserable, take a hot bath. If you don't have a hot tub, this is the next best thing. Always makes me feel better.
66. My feet are cold. I feel the need for a hot bath.
67. Mom and Dad. This time of the year is the time I miss my parents most. Those peanut harvests, the smell of the earth, the clean crisp air, the golden leaves, and the thought of upcoming holidays to celebrate the harvest..........it becomes to much for me and my memories fall with teardrops from my eyes. So much love.
68. My grandchildren mean the most to me. Three lovely kids, two boys and a girl. I am so blessed with the love from them.
69. I couldn't come to the end the list of 70 things without talking about my son and my daughter. They are my LIFE. I think back over their years living under my roof and realize those were the best years of my life. Having them at our feet as they watch TV with us, the dinner table conversations, the school activities; it all makes for a perfect life.
70. My hubby will end my list of 70 things. When I think about how much he has done for me personally, it is overwhelming. His sense of humor was what drew me to him in the first place and it still does. He makes me laugh. My love for him grows stronger with each passing day.
Well, that is all I have. My mind is drained, but tomorrow, Lord willing, I am going to fill it up again. I am going to make the rest of my 70th year as good as I can. I am going to find things to be thankful for rather than counting sorrows. I am going to fill my life with things that make me happy. I am going to try to be a blessing to someone every day.
I love you all.
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Friday, October 26, 2018
Brain Drain Part 4
31. "We should have brought a change of clothes and then we could have gone back through the line," he said. I almost choked on my sample. I laughed and laughed. He loves teasing me because I love to try samples at Sam's Club. His humor is one of his greatest lovable assets.
32. Don't tell Blaine, but we are not going to watch the World Series.
33. I want to see my sisters. One is across town, one is in Branson at the moment, and one is in Mississippi, and honorary sister is in Coweta. Probably could count on NOT seeing them any time soon.
34. Do you make candy at Christmas time? I used to make a lot of different recipes each year, but for the last five years not so much. One batch of fudge and some caramel popcorn.
35. I hate watching Mecum car auction so why do we have it on tonight? Perhaps it is because dear hubby brought me a dish of ice cream topped with whipped cream and pecans...........yeah, he can watch whatever he wants.
36. I threw my back out this morning and all I was doing was getting out of the chair to get myself another cup of coffee. Two Aleve and one muscle relaxer later, and I was ready to shop again.
37. I found the cutest simple little Christmas décor at Walmart today. Isn't it cute? Just a little plastic 7" animated piano that plays three tunes and it was less than $10. Surprisingly, it really sounds like a recorded piano. I'm going to have fun just pressing the play button throughout the holidays. I will have my own little pianist. The link will open when you click on Christmas décor above.
38. Brown beans--do you like them? I love them especially the way I make them. I do NOT soak. I sort and wash them, add them to the pot and cover with a couple inches of water. As the beans cook they will swell and the longer they cook the water will be absorbed and the bean broth will get thicker and thicker. You will need to add water as they cook. But remember the longer they cook, the darker the broth will become. Add any flavorings you like; ham, sausages, onions, jalapenos, etc.
39. I follow several decorators on Instagram. One thing I have noticed is how clean their houses are............I don't think I can ever achieve that cleanliness. I am quite comfortable with the lived in look.
40. Don't be afraid to open the door for someone including men. I call that just being nice.
41. Today at Walmart I had 10 things in my cart which I thought were cute. I had these things in my cart long enough to realize that I was, indeed, impulse buying. I took the time to take those things back to their rightful shelf and left feeling like I did the right thing.
42. My daughter..........she came after me to do a little shopping around noon.........after I was feeling better from my back incident. I love our time together and she makes me happy. Bringing along her daughter just fills me with pride.
43. Clowns--don't like them. Don't like a happy clown. Don't like a sad clown. Don't like a scary clown. NO CLOWNS FOR ME. In fact, they might be in the running with snakes and my scariest things.
44. Do you read books on your tablets? I have, but I much prefer turning the pages of a real book.
45. I find that the older I get, the more I love going to bed early. I think I am turning into my parents. Hubby, however, still stays up till 12:30 or 1:00 every night so I guess it really isn't an age thing. I'm getting sleepy.......Oh, I guess it's okay to go to bed now...........10:04 p.m.
46. My 14 year-old grandson is growing up! He has muscles of a man! I am not a fan of that look, but oh my............stop........... I still haven't given up on my image of him as a baby.
47. I subscribe to several magazines. That's not so bad, but what is bad is I don't read them.
48. Coming up with 70 brain drains is harder than I thought.
49. I ordered flameless candles yesterday. I feel like the glow of a candle warms the house so I look forward to decorating with these.
50. One of my pet peeves is when my family members washes their hands in my kitchen sink before coming to the table. Yep, a pet peeve that I try to divert by sending them to the bathroom.
Night night all.
I love you all.
32. Don't tell Blaine, but we are not going to watch the World Series.
33. I want to see my sisters. One is across town, one is in Branson at the moment, and one is in Mississippi, and honorary sister is in Coweta. Probably could count on NOT seeing them any time soon.
34. Do you make candy at Christmas time? I used to make a lot of different recipes each year, but for the last five years not so much. One batch of fudge and some caramel popcorn.
35. I hate watching Mecum car auction so why do we have it on tonight? Perhaps it is because dear hubby brought me a dish of ice cream topped with whipped cream and pecans...........yeah, he can watch whatever he wants.
36. I threw my back out this morning and all I was doing was getting out of the chair to get myself another cup of coffee. Two Aleve and one muscle relaxer later, and I was ready to shop again.
37. I found the cutest simple little Christmas décor at Walmart today. Isn't it cute? Just a little plastic 7" animated piano that plays three tunes and it was less than $10. Surprisingly, it really sounds like a recorded piano. I'm going to have fun just pressing the play button throughout the holidays. I will have my own little pianist. The link will open when you click on Christmas décor above.
38. Brown beans--do you like them? I love them especially the way I make them. I do NOT soak. I sort and wash them, add them to the pot and cover with a couple inches of water. As the beans cook they will swell and the longer they cook the water will be absorbed and the bean broth will get thicker and thicker. You will need to add water as they cook. But remember the longer they cook, the darker the broth will become. Add any flavorings you like; ham, sausages, onions, jalapenos, etc.
39. I follow several decorators on Instagram. One thing I have noticed is how clean their houses are............I don't think I can ever achieve that cleanliness. I am quite comfortable with the lived in look.
40. Don't be afraid to open the door for someone including men. I call that just being nice.
41. Today at Walmart I had 10 things in my cart which I thought were cute. I had these things in my cart long enough to realize that I was, indeed, impulse buying. I took the time to take those things back to their rightful shelf and left feeling like I did the right thing.
42. My daughter..........she came after me to do a little shopping around noon.........after I was feeling better from my back incident. I love our time together and she makes me happy. Bringing along her daughter just fills me with pride.
43. Clowns--don't like them. Don't like a happy clown. Don't like a sad clown. Don't like a scary clown. NO CLOWNS FOR ME. In fact, they might be in the running with snakes and my scariest things.
44. Do you read books on your tablets? I have, but I much prefer turning the pages of a real book.
45. I find that the older I get, the more I love going to bed early. I think I am turning into my parents. Hubby, however, still stays up till 12:30 or 1:00 every night so I guess it really isn't an age thing. I'm getting sleepy.......Oh, I guess it's okay to go to bed now...........10:04 p.m.
46. My 14 year-old grandson is growing up! He has muscles of a man! I am not a fan of that look, but oh my............stop........... I still haven't given up on my image of him as a baby.
47. I subscribe to several magazines. That's not so bad, but what is bad is I don't read them.
48. Coming up with 70 brain drains is harder than I thought.
49. I ordered flameless candles yesterday. I feel like the glow of a candle warms the house so I look forward to decorating with these.
50. One of my pet peeves is when my family members washes their hands in my kitchen sink before coming to the table. Yep, a pet peeve that I try to divert by sending them to the bathroom.
Night night all.
I love you all.
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Part Three of Brain Drain
21. A friend took me to lunch today and it just made my week. Such a kind person.
22. "I just want the d... thing to work," just said my hubby. Technology may or may not be involved.
23. My little Stormy has been gone for two years, but there are times when it seems like yesterday when that little storm cloud came running as hard as he could across the yard just to check in with his master.
24. Just go with your heart.................
25. Have you ever looked around at the amount of stuff we have in the world. Stuff that we may or may not need, but it's out there. Somewhere along the way of civilization, we went way beyond our needs. Result = stuff.
26. You don't always have to be right. You don't always have to express an opinion. There are times when I am in conversation when I realize that what I am about to say will have little relevance in the long run, but in the short run might cause friction............so why try to explain my point. After all, we are not in a debate class.
27. I am looking forward to Thanksgiving this year. I usually dread baking the turkey, but this year I have a new outlook on life. I want to make my meal extra special and I'm looking forward to exploring recipes. To tell you the truth, my family would prefer the plainer side of sides..........get it side of sides?
28. Confession: I skipped school one time in my life; my senior year--one day. My girlfriend and I went to the state fair with our boyfriends. We even talked my friend's sister-in-law into writing an excuse letter to our principal. That is about the extent of my rebel period.
29. I just want you to know that my life is better when I do NOT watch the news. I also want you to know that my life is better when I don't tap into Facebook.
30. I got an Alexia, and I think I like it. She's a pretty smart old gal. She keeps my TO DO list and keeps me on track. I think she's my personal assistant.............isn't it amazing how technology has evolved since 1988 when I first use a Deck Mate?
That's all I got today...............
I love you ALL.
22. "I just want the d... thing to work," just said my hubby. Technology may or may not be involved.
23. My little Stormy has been gone for two years, but there are times when it seems like yesterday when that little storm cloud came running as hard as he could across the yard just to check in with his master.
24. Just go with your heart.................
25. Have you ever looked around at the amount of stuff we have in the world. Stuff that we may or may not need, but it's out there. Somewhere along the way of civilization, we went way beyond our needs. Result = stuff.
26. You don't always have to be right. You don't always have to express an opinion. There are times when I am in conversation when I realize that what I am about to say will have little relevance in the long run, but in the short run might cause friction............so why try to explain my point. After all, we are not in a debate class.
27. I am looking forward to Thanksgiving this year. I usually dread baking the turkey, but this year I have a new outlook on life. I want to make my meal extra special and I'm looking forward to exploring recipes. To tell you the truth, my family would prefer the plainer side of sides..........get it side of sides?
28. Confession: I skipped school one time in my life; my senior year--one day. My girlfriend and I went to the state fair with our boyfriends. We even talked my friend's sister-in-law into writing an excuse letter to our principal. That is about the extent of my rebel period.
29. I just want you to know that my life is better when I do NOT watch the news. I also want you to know that my life is better when I don't tap into Facebook.
30. I got an Alexia, and I think I like it. She's a pretty smart old gal. She keeps my TO DO list and keeps me on track. I think she's my personal assistant.............isn't it amazing how technology has evolved since 1988 when I first use a Deck Mate?
That's all I got today...............
I love you ALL.
Monday, October 22, 2018
Part Two of Brain Drain
Here I am again.
11. Ice Cream = Cherries, Pecans, and Cream. Husband fixing me a bowl = love.
12. Lowe's have all their flowers one-half off. Now, PLEASE, come plant them.
13. Friends. I wish I had cultivated more. To all you younger folks, start your friendship tree early. And remember, not every friend has to share your exact same values. We are all in this together, people.
14. Make your bed daily. It will make you feel so much better every time you go into your bedroom. In fact, for me, when I walk into my bedroom and the bed hasn't been made, it really brings my mood down.
15. Money. Save it! It will come in handy one day.
16. I joined a club Saturday. OHCE. We will see how that goes. It is a service organization. Who knows I might cultivate some new friends.
17. I need to clean my return air ducts. Just keeping it real.
18. Sometimes my hubby talks to the TV. As an engineer he can't help but question a lot of what is said on the TV. Come to think of it, I, too, question a lot of the rhetoric, but I don't talk to the TV.
19. I will never get white carpet again. I actually wish I had hard-wood floors......but, it's not going to happen.
20. I would love to go to New York again, but with a group of people. I want to see some plays.
Well.......that's 10 more of my brain drain. Just having a little fun, folks. Don't take me seriously.
I love you.
11. Ice Cream = Cherries, Pecans, and Cream. Husband fixing me a bowl = love.
12. Lowe's have all their flowers one-half off. Now, PLEASE, come plant them.
13. Friends. I wish I had cultivated more. To all you younger folks, start your friendship tree early. And remember, not every friend has to share your exact same values. We are all in this together, people.
14. Make your bed daily. It will make you feel so much better every time you go into your bedroom. In fact, for me, when I walk into my bedroom and the bed hasn't been made, it really brings my mood down.
15. Money. Save it! It will come in handy one day.
16. I joined a club Saturday. OHCE. We will see how that goes. It is a service organization. Who knows I might cultivate some new friends.
17. I need to clean my return air ducts. Just keeping it real.
18. Sometimes my hubby talks to the TV. As an engineer he can't help but question a lot of what is said on the TV. Come to think of it, I, too, question a lot of the rhetoric, but I don't talk to the TV.
19. I will never get white carpet again. I actually wish I had hard-wood floors......but, it's not going to happen.
20. I would love to go to New York again, but with a group of people. I want to see some plays.
Well.......that's 10 more of my brain drain. Just having a little fun, folks. Don't take me seriously.
I love you.
Sunday, October 21, 2018
70 Brain Drains
Recently, I turned 70 years old and for the first two weeks in October I was under the weather. At the beginning of the month, it was my plan to give you 70 things that mean absolute nothing. Just 70 things that I kind of call my brain drain. Nothing serious here. So here are a few of my 70 things that I will add to so they will add up to 70. Understand???? Me, neither...........part of the brain drain.
1. Just because you are sick for a few days doesn't mean that you are down for the count. It is easy to get into the "oh woe is me" mode..........but here to say, I'm back.
2. Flatware placement in this order. Left to right, salad fork, dinner fork......right of the plate should be the steak knife (if required), dinner knife (both with sharper side of the knives toward the plate), then the small spoon. My granddaughter placed her flatware that way at the restaurant last night and told me that was the way you do it. One proud grandma.
3. PBS has great programming. Sunday night is my favorite, i.e. "The Durrells in Corfu".
4. It's autumn..........take a look around!
5. Leave the polish off your toes during the winter........let those puppies breathe.
6. Have you found your talent? One thing I have learned is that not everyone has a talent of one of the arts..............but that doesn't mean you can't just be nice. I'm trying to develop and hone this skill, and honestly I truly do believe being nice is a learned skill.
7. I'm not a great housekeeper, but that, too, I am try to hone......otherwise known as getting up when I'd rather set on the couch and wait for bedtime.
8. I'm not going to win the lottery, but I buy tickets every once in a while. A girl's gotta dream.......and I dream big! Oh yeah, I'm got a whole list of people I am going to help.
9. My husband falls asleep with his tablet in his hand and it falls on the couch waking him. Then the whole process starts again. He probably does this 15 times before he actually puts the tablet down and gets comfortable in his recliner for his nap. It is the funniest thing.
10. I don't understand ripped jeans being a fashion. I just don't get it. Shaking my head, I just don't get it.
See you tomorrow maybe with some more brain drain.
I love you.
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