Tucson
OH, that does feel good. You know how you feel when you scratch an itch and it feels so good? That is the way I feel right now. I just delivered to our local food bank 4 BIG boxes of food. It truly makes me thankful that we have so much and we can share with others who aren't as fortunate. AND while I was unloading my car, four other cars pulled up, one from a local real estate company who was LOADED with food and donated a large sum of money as well. Brought tears to my eyes to see people caring like that. By the timne I left, there was a line of cars about 10 deep....hopefully some families will have a wonderful holiday season now. And I plan on doing this every month...donating food to the local food bank. Maybe not as much, maybe more, who knows, but something every month.
SO that started me thinking....I am going to go pick up toys for the toy drive and donate them as well. AND I am going through my closets as we speak, getting ready to donate clothes that I don't need. Not necessarily clothes that I won't wear, but I don't need as many as I have. Al as well...all though he doesn't know it yet! :-)
So how about you? Can you donate to your local food bank? How about participating in Toys for Tots this year? Or clean out your closets and donate un-used items and clothing.
All I can say is I FEEL GOOD!
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Sunday, November 23, 2008
News of the week....
Tucson
Not too much going on around here this week. I took two quilting classes yesteray...must remember to only take one a day from now on! Brain isn't used to learning so much in one day! YIKES! I had a great time however, just hope I can remember at least 25% of what was taught! I have one more class scheduled for next Saturday.
GAS IS $1.94 a gallon...whoo hoo! Now, having said that, and I am glad, but WTH? I should be happy if it was back down where it belonged at $0.94 a gallon! Ouy Vey...will never see that again in my lifetime!
And speaking of life times, Mel and Jenn, who wrote on the refrigerator??? Something else I will never know in my lifetime. Guess we could blame it on the dog..if we had one then.
AND A BIG HOORAY FOR GRANDDAUGHTER LORI, SOPHMORE AT OREGON CITY HIGH SCHOOL....NOW IN THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY! Can you tell I am proud?
I have been busy scanning in a trillion (at least it seems like it) 35mm flim slides that are my oldest brother Dicks. A lifetime of history...unfortunately, I don't know who a lot of the people are or where some of the scenry is from. Oh well, he will hopefully enjoy the DVD I hope to make of these. And if I can get the DVD made, then I will tackle the gazillion slides of my mom and dads. I should (at least I hope to) know where most of those were taken and who are in the pictures....maybe. ITs been a fun project though.
Not much else going on here. The weather has been delightful...in the 70's most of the time. Last Friday Jeannette called me from her house in SE Tucson and was talking about how hard the wind was blowing...hmmm...I looked out side here and there wasn't a breath of wind. Tucson, for the most part, south of the mountains had a real wind/dust storm, but since we are NORTH of the mountains, we had nothing! Of course some days we have wind and they don't...
We are getting ready for Thanksgiving...a crowd of 12 here this year. We hope you and yours will have a wonderful Thanksgiving...
HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!
Not too much going on around here this week. I took two quilting classes yesteray...must remember to only take one a day from now on! Brain isn't used to learning so much in one day! YIKES! I had a great time however, just hope I can remember at least 25% of what was taught! I have one more class scheduled for next Saturday.
GAS IS $1.94 a gallon...whoo hoo! Now, having said that, and I am glad, but WTH? I should be happy if it was back down where it belonged at $0.94 a gallon! Ouy Vey...will never see that again in my lifetime!
And speaking of life times, Mel and Jenn, who wrote on the refrigerator??? Something else I will never know in my lifetime. Guess we could blame it on the dog..if we had one then.
AND A BIG HOORAY FOR GRANDDAUGHTER LORI, SOPHMORE AT OREGON CITY HIGH SCHOOL....NOW IN THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY! Can you tell I am proud?
I have been busy scanning in a trillion (at least it seems like it) 35mm flim slides that are my oldest brother Dicks. A lifetime of history...unfortunately, I don't know who a lot of the people are or where some of the scenry is from. Oh well, he will hopefully enjoy the DVD I hope to make of these. And if I can get the DVD made, then I will tackle the gazillion slides of my mom and dads. I should (at least I hope to) know where most of those were taken and who are in the pictures....maybe. ITs been a fun project though.
Not much else going on here. The weather has been delightful...in the 70's most of the time. Last Friday Jeannette called me from her house in SE Tucson and was talking about how hard the wind was blowing...hmmm...I looked out side here and there wasn't a breath of wind. Tucson, for the most part, south of the mountains had a real wind/dust storm, but since we are NORTH of the mountains, we had nothing! Of course some days we have wind and they don't...
We are getting ready for Thanksgiving...a crowd of 12 here this year. We hope you and yours will have a wonderful Thanksgiving...
HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Sunday, November 09, 2008
Getting Old
Tucson
I am learning to grow old. Well, maybe, but not gracefully. I noticed this morning my mother's hands at the end of my wrist...only they had my dad's fingers attached. WTH? How did this happen over night? I also looked in the mirror and saw my grandmother staring back at me! When did she invade my face? And my hair....my dad's fine hair (just lots of it) and my grandmother's hair color. WHAT HAPPENED??? I am turning into my ancestors! I realize the weight thing...it just happens to some of us who like to eat and don't like to excercise 12 hours a day. But how did I get my grandmothers shape? Why didn't I get my grandfathers (who was tall and skinny as I remember...however, he probably wasn't all that tall, it was just the angle that I was looking at him from!) And my memory....I can't seem to find it anymore when I need it. I say the data bank is getting full! I see more Spaid in me this year than last, and less Emery. However, the Emery surfaces every once in a while when I least expect it. You can draw your own conclusions to that one!
And wrinkles....oh my gosh! If I lost weight, I would be nothing but one big wrinkle! Laugh lines, okay, but laugh craters???? Crows feet, okay....but their whole body I don't need!!!! And what's with the chin hair? WHY??? I used to watch my mom "pluck" chin hair...now I am!
And the eye sight, or lack there of. Even glasses don't help at times...even bi-focals! I remember when my dad went to tri-focals and all the trouble he had...I know what is in store for me! And the teeth...I still have most of mine, but for how long??? I faithfully brush, floss, etc. and see my dentist on a regular schedule...but again, for how long?
The one thing I love about growing old is the memories I have. Those are precious to me. I just hope I don't start re-living them all of the time - I would like to make new ones as well.
But then, the alternative to growing old isn't favorable either...I would rather grow old than not. Think about it!
I am learning to grow old. Well, maybe, but not gracefully. I noticed this morning my mother's hands at the end of my wrist...only they had my dad's fingers attached. WTH? How did this happen over night? I also looked in the mirror and saw my grandmother staring back at me! When did she invade my face? And my hair....my dad's fine hair (just lots of it) and my grandmother's hair color. WHAT HAPPENED??? I am turning into my ancestors! I realize the weight thing...it just happens to some of us who like to eat and don't like to excercise 12 hours a day. But how did I get my grandmothers shape? Why didn't I get my grandfathers (who was tall and skinny as I remember...however, he probably wasn't all that tall, it was just the angle that I was looking at him from!) And my memory....I can't seem to find it anymore when I need it. I say the data bank is getting full! I see more Spaid in me this year than last, and less Emery. However, the Emery surfaces every once in a while when I least expect it. You can draw your own conclusions to that one!
And wrinkles....oh my gosh! If I lost weight, I would be nothing but one big wrinkle! Laugh lines, okay, but laugh craters???? Crows feet, okay....but their whole body I don't need!!!! And what's with the chin hair? WHY??? I used to watch my mom "pluck" chin hair...now I am!
And the eye sight, or lack there of. Even glasses don't help at times...even bi-focals! I remember when my dad went to tri-focals and all the trouble he had...I know what is in store for me! And the teeth...I still have most of mine, but for how long??? I faithfully brush, floss, etc. and see my dentist on a regular schedule...but again, for how long?
The one thing I love about growing old is the memories I have. Those are precious to me. I just hope I don't start re-living them all of the time - I would like to make new ones as well.
But then, the alternative to growing old isn't favorable either...I would rather grow old than not. Think about it!
Friday, November 07, 2008
Arizona....YES
Tucson
It has been a bit of a whirlwind since we got back to Tucson...but it only took us a few short moments to remember why we love it here. The sun, warmth, clear sky, birds, wildlife (okay, I could do with out the coyotes and snakes) and the general feeling of well being. Go to this site to see what I mean...Arizona We are getting re-acquainted with our wildlife....including the coyotes; javalina's; the birds, the Catcus Wren, the Thrasher, Cardinal, Quail and my favorite, our roadrunner, Freddie.
We named him Fast Freddie a few years ago. I just love to watch them..they are so darn funny!
We are finally about settled. The trailer is unloaded, now all we have to do is get it parked in it's spot...not as easy as one would think. You see, we live on top of a hill and we have limited room to manuver the trailer around. We park it next to the house and it does take some time and patience to get it parked. It is a chore neither of us care for!
My brother, Dick, celebrated his 80th birthday last week. His son Bob and wife Kat were here from San Diego to help him celebrate. On Friday night we all went out to El Corral, a favorite Prime Rib place for dinner. Then on Saturday night we went to Sullivan's Steak House for dinner. All I can say is WOW! We enjoyed our visit with Bob and Kat and hope they come back soon.
Then, a few days ago, I managed to turn another year older as well. I recieved a lot of cards, thanks to all of you who remembered. Al and I met Gary and Jeannette at McMahon's Steakhouse for dinner that evening. It was good as well, but not as good as Sullivans. All in all, I had a good birthday and as long as they keep coming I won't complain!
That's about all from our wonderful end of the world...we hope all is well in your world!
It has been a bit of a whirlwind since we got back to Tucson...but it only took us a few short moments to remember why we love it here. The sun, warmth, clear sky, birds, wildlife (okay, I could do with out the coyotes and snakes) and the general feeling of well being. Go to this site to see what I mean...Arizona We are getting re-acquainted with our wildlife....including the coyotes; javalina's; the birds, the Catcus Wren, the Thrasher, Cardinal, Quail and my favorite, our roadrunner, Freddie.
We named him Fast Freddie a few years ago. I just love to watch them..they are so darn funny!
We are finally about settled. The trailer is unloaded, now all we have to do is get it parked in it's spot...not as easy as one would think. You see, we live on top of a hill and we have limited room to manuver the trailer around. We park it next to the house and it does take some time and patience to get it parked. It is a chore neither of us care for!
My brother, Dick, celebrated his 80th birthday last week. His son Bob and wife Kat were here from San Diego to help him celebrate. On Friday night we all went out to El Corral, a favorite Prime Rib place for dinner. Then on Saturday night we went to Sullivan's Steak House for dinner. All I can say is WOW! We enjoyed our visit with Bob and Kat and hope they come back soon.
Then, a few days ago, I managed to turn another year older as well. I recieved a lot of cards, thanks to all of you who remembered. Al and I met Gary and Jeannette at McMahon's Steakhouse for dinner that evening. It was good as well, but not as good as Sullivans. All in all, I had a good birthday and as long as they keep coming I won't complain!
That's about all from our wonderful end of the world...we hope all is well in your world!
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