The LORD’S lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, for His compassions never fail. – Lam 3:22 I posted a few days ago about Oprah’s Legend’s Luncheon. I deleted it because a commenter felt it disrepectful to those who’d really overcome hardships like Lena Horne or Cecily Tyson. My intent was to never, ever belittle or be disrepsectful to those who overcome social …
Where are you now?
It’s Memorial Day weekend and I’m in a memorial mood. I’ve lived in various places over my short life – Ohio, Oklahoma, Kentucky and Florida. I wonder where some of my old friends are now. Tina Rogers, best friend in 3rd grade, Winchester, KY. Her father owned the country grocery store, Fox’s Market, or something like that. They lived above …
Memorial Day – Thank YOU!
It’s Memorial Day Weekend. My Grandpa Hayes served in WW I. My Uncle Porky and my father-in-law, John Hauck, served in WW II as well as my Grandpa Fausnaugh. My Uncle Dave served in Korea. Having a family member serve makes it more personal, yet no matter what, I honor and thank all those who laid down their lives for …
Here we go a kick boxing among the sweaty people
Tuesday I kicked boxed. Thursday I kicked box. Friday, I just got home for 75 minutes of stepping and sculpting. It was hilarious. I worked hard, but what a clutz. I don’t know the routine or the steps, so I’m all over the place and forget about me moving my arms and legs at the same time. but I’ll get …
Killer Friday
Okay, I don’t normally say “killer.” How ’80s, but I went to the Strong Class at the gym this morning. Killer! Oh man, my arms and leg muscles were screaming, “Stop! Stop! You evil mean woman! Go back to the easy weight machines.” Working with little eight pound free weights brought me to my knees. I had to finish the …
Here’s where Tony and I differ
Waking up this morning, I asked Tony, “Don’t you think about the future?” “Like how?” he asked.“Well, we don’t have kids, so we don’t have that to look forward to – graduations, marriages, grandkids, Christmas with little ones. I mean, it’s just you and me.”“Nope, I don’t think about it.” LOL. Guess I’m alone on this one. I think about …
Saturday – Favorite Day
I love Saturdays. I just do. This morning I ate two heels for breakfast – yum. Then went to the gym, followed by the grocery store Publix. I love Publix. Tony wasn’t with me today, normally he is, so I hung around the books for awhile. I bought Dorthea Benton Frank’s book, Shem Creek. She’s going to be in Vero …
The Price Of A Cow
I’m at the gym. On the treadmill. Watching the CBS’s “The Early Show.” Ok, reading The Early Show ‘cause I don’t have a headset, so I have to read close caption and not fall off the treadmill. (Sidebar – there was the sweetest, cutest little bird perched on the window frame, sleeping against the window with his head tucked under …
Writing and me
Writing has changed me. It’s tapped into the inner part of my soul that used to be frustrated with layers of memories, ideas and dreams longing to become stories and characters painted with words. When I hear an “oldie” on the radio, I immediately picture words. “It was the summer of ’77…” Characters spring to life in my mind’s eyes …
Gone to Tennessee
We drove to Clinton, Tennessee yesterday for our nephew Asa’s dedication on Sunday. Plus, his Papa, my brother Pete’s birthday is Monday. Lots of family coming in…. already pretty wild around here. I’m so used to my quiet house. Tony and Pete had a great time laughing at video clips online last night. Guy thing. Everyone’s off doing something at …