Random Thoughts

I had every intention of redesigning my blog space for the new year. I had a quote all picked out. I was thinking of a word to inspire me in 2010. Patience was the one that kept coming back to me. Patience! Ha! My computer has been acting up. I've tried two new batteries, talked to people in India who tell me the computer is not registered to me (something I already knew), changed the power adapter, and still got a big black screen with a warning that said something like, "I'm dying." In my mind it was like the Wicked Witch melting after Dorothy through water on her. I went to bed - the only place to deal with the kind of serious frustration and anger and, yes, depression brought on by the loss of my dear friend. I know it is unreasonable to be so insanely angry, or to cry my eyes out over a piece of hardware. It says to me, perhaps the universe knew what my word should be before I did. Patience. I'll try. I'm not very good at it. Happy New Year! Merry ME (fro...

"Cherish all your happy moments: They make a fine cushion for old age." Booth Tarkington When I think back over the year I realize that a failing or selective memory can be a good thing! I recall more good things than the those that caused me grief. Here is my "Things That Moved ME" list for 2009. It makes me realize that life is good! In no particular order: 1. New friends 2. Guild of the Christ Child baby shower 3. Seeing my Sweetie get sworn in as a Guardian ad Litem 4. Generosity in action 5. Red, white and blue quilts 6. Maithri Goonetilleke 7. Tulips 8. Almadine Stone Wizard 9. Barak Obama and his family in the White House - gardens, swing set, Bo 10. Stainless steel refillable Sharpies 11. Four generations in the house at one time. 12. My writing group 13. Re-connecting with friends I haven't seen in years; feeling as comfortable as ever. 14. Elliot, Alice and Ivy Jane 15. Father/Brother Georges 16. Watching the reunion between Dad and Genie 17. Nablopomo...

"You're so vain You probably think this song is about you You're so vain I'll bet you think this song is about you Don't you? Don't you?" Carly Simon I'm so vain, I often think this song is about me! It's not that I think I'm hot or strut around like everyone should be looking at me. Mostly I believe the opposite and try to keep the lowest of profiles. Not being noticed is what I try to be. Still, I've never met a mirror I didn't like. The reason being I hate to be teased and/or embarrassed. God forbid I should have something green stuck in my teeth! I grew up feeling pretty insecure. I was taller than my sisters and most of my peers. I was skinny enough to be called "toothpick" by the people whose opinion mattered most to me. I wore glasses before little black glasses were cool. I lacked the ability to use make-up to improve my teenage nerdiness. My father often assured me the blue eyeshadow I used to make my eyes look sultr...

"A half-truth is a whole lie." Yiddish proverb I told a lie. Well, actually someone else told a little white-ish untruth. Then I went along with it. Then, in an effort to keep it going, I embellished it. My stomach started hurting. I couldn't look the lie-ee in the eye. I felt icky inside. In the end, I think the truth came out, but I can't be sure. I wasn't there. Funny, I was around for the lie, but not the truth. I don't like to veer off the path of truth. This was a good reminder. Feeling contrite, Merry ME

"One of the most glorious messes in the world is the mess created in the living room on Christmas day. Don't clean it up too quickly." Andy Rooney ..... everything is quiet and laidback. All's right with the world. Here's are some pictures that make me smile. What is it about Christmas that makes people want to put on silly hats? [ Sorrow, close your eyes! Apparently I was right on when it came to cooking a $50.00 piece of steak. Good thing!] [My "Pig of Happiness" collection] Wishing you happiness and joy and a fun hat to wear, Merry ME

Christmas circa 1955* So this is Christmas And what have you done Another year over And a new one just begun And so this is Christmas I hope you have fun The near and the dear one The old and the young A very merry Christmas And a happy New Year Let's hope it's a good one Without any fear John Lennon, Happy Christmas (The War is Over) And so this is Christmas! After all the shopping, baking, singing, decorating, laughing, eating, stressing, wrapping, and merry making another Christmas Day is upon us. There is so much to be grateful for and happy about. Everything is not perfect but it is as good as it is going to get for today. The house is quiet, except for the sound of Dad's walker moving slowly down the hall. I can smell the balsamy eucalyptus scent of the wreath that hangs over the mantle. The stockings are filled waiting for people to gather around and see what's stuffed inside. The table is set for a family meal, dysfunction is knocking at the door. Grabbin...

"And the Grinch, with his Grinch-feet ice cold in the snow, stood puzzling and puzzling, how could it be so? It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes or bags. And he puzzled and puzzled 'till his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before. What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more." Dr. Seuss This afternoon I was treated to the sight of my very own Santa, (aka Sweetie) as he loaded up his sleigh (no reindeer, but a great sun-roof) with gifts for his GAL kids. In his typical fashion (a little on the OCD side) he made several lists and checked them over and over again. Finally last night everything was marked and ready to go. Today he drove all over town delivering things to these kids who have sort of stolen his heart, even though he's not supposed to get attached! Between feeding homeless people, contributing to a church food...