I did a new short video. Since it has taken me so much time to get this far in my learning curve, I’m going to go ahead and post it. I had it all in the correct order and then when I saved it, it all switched around. Thanks for your patience and understanding…
I was telling everyone at lunch, yesterday about the time I gave Mom’s Kitty Reynolds original to a little friend’s mother. One day, Mom saw the lady walking down the street with all of her kids in tow. She was wearing Mom’s skirt. Since it was a Kitty original, there was no passing it off as anything but what is was. A “Robin Hood” gesture.
The story below features another Kitty original. My treasured red tulle and taffeta formal.
Independence Day
I went outside to get some air. My day had done me in.
No matter how much or hard I tried, I just couldn’t win.
I had a cold, my car broke down, and I was truly busted.
I was too sick to go to work. My thoughts could not be trusted.
The air conditioner didn’t cool and it was hot as Hades.
My husband left me high and dry and went off chasing ladies.
As I sat there on the stoop, something shiny caught my eye.
There was a festive kid’s parade about to pass me by.
I saw a small red wagon.. pulled by a horse no less
And in a chair there sat a Queen. She wore a long red dress.
She waved with one hand, and held on tightly with the other.
The little chair slid back and forth, first one way then another.
The other kids were close enough to help the regal Queen.
As they marched along each child’s smile was as bright as I have seen.
A tiny marching majorette proudly led the way
And we were all reminded it was Independence Day.
I watched the little Queen travel up the gravel road.
She turned her head to look at me and understanding flowed.
It was then I realized the shine that caught my eye
Was from a homemade tinfoil crown atop a head held high.
I never have forgotten though it happened long ago.
She looked at me as if to say, ” You’re stronger than you know.”
I’m not going to talk about my huge surprise until my brother, Billy gets back from his fishing trip next week, and after my colonoscopy on Monday, and after the two tea parties I have planned in the cottage. On top of that, this involves another person, and we have to coordinated the big announcement. I would say we’re looking at 3 to 4 weeks.
That doesn’t stop me from having some fun with it, though. I have prepared a short video for you. I’m trying out some new software. I’m trying to find some cool software that my feeble mind can get wrapped around. I’ve tried about 75 so far and nothing is MG user friendly. I would love suggestions from any of you out there…
This is kind of fun….hope you enjoy it!.
There was once a beautiful smile on my little boy’s face.
A forlorn expression has taken it’s place.
His daddy had to part with us. Or should I say we with him.
He feared our country would be destroyed on an evil man’s whim.
What began as a worry turned to fear and then disbelief.
Peace of mind was taken from us by a murderous thief.
Forever has changed
There is no looking back. There is nothing there to see.
The good life we had was in a place we’re forced to flee.
Before today, there had never been anything that could compare
to this gut-wrenching vision of despair.
Forever has changed
You might think you can feel our pain, but you can not. You might feel it for a moment, but then your mind goes to a less menacing thought.
I understand. We were the same way, once. We didn’t stand in line for a loaf of bread as we listened for bombs overhead.
We left Johnny’s new puppy. He couldn’t go on the train. It was heartbreaking to watch the violent tears that came.
Forever has changed
“Here it comes, Johnny. The whistle is so loud. We must hurry and get on the train. There will be a large crowd.”
“Where are we going, Momma?”
Where indeed.
How do you tell a little boy you don’t know where he will sleep or who will provide the things he’ll need?
Can we take solice in the knowledge that the world is not controlled by evil? That good men can take things from the hands of the devil?
They argue. Is it a big war or a small war? What is it all for? Our future has changed, but our faith will last forever.
Those still living will fight for our freedom. Will we give up?
Never!
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Pray for our families and the little boys and girls who have lost their lives.
It only takes a few good men to stand by and do nothing for evil to win.
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!
Plans for the surprise announcement that will knock your socks off are coming right along!
Is seventy too old for me to reinvent myself?
I must pay out of pocket. I don’t have any wealth.
I want a new hairstyle. I think I like this one.
With scissors and some bleach I’m sure it can be done.
I’ll need a different outfit. That one isn’t me.
I think I’ll take a break and check out Cyndie Spivey
Today’s music…he’s not Jesus, of course, but he is certainly an inspiration to all who have been witnessing his steadfast bravery and leadership. A great example of someone who has reinvented himself.
I have a big announcement coming soon, so be sure and catch all the blog posts.
…and as an aside. RHYMES FOR ALL TIMES IS NOW AVAILABLE (ebook) ON AMAZON. GET THIS ONE.
A little story about a snowstorm in the late 1800’s…
Have a great Monday…
This story is one of my favorite Pearl and Grace stories. It’s loosely based on a true story about my mother, brother, who was a small child at the time, and Aunt. It was a well-known secret that when they determined it was time to harvest a local farmer’s corn, they were the first to try it out. Before the corn hit the local store, that is…
Pearl owns The Busy Nest, where she sells her popular Elixerfixer. Grace writes an advice column with the help of twelve-year-old Ellie. Pearl calls her Essie. We refer to her as Ellie/Essie, whose other responsibility is to care for Pearl the dog, who belongs to Pearl the human. Pearl named her dog after herself. She figured as long as she could remember her own name, she could remember that of her dog, and if the day comes when she forgets either, it’s time for them to part ways.
Ellie/Essie is walking to Sanderson’s store. Pearl, Pearl the dog, and Grace live in the apartments above the store.
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It’s Sunday and we’re taking the day off. I’m on my way over to see Pearl and Grace, but I really want to see Pearl the dog. I felt real sorry for her yesterday when we were trespassing in that cornfield. Even…
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I asked you why because I didn’t know how far I would have to go. What would it take? What would you need from me? Would I discover what you see in me.
I tried so hard to believe in you. I really thought I wanted to, but what I needed was honesty. Not from you… but from me.
I couldn’t face my biggest fears. I couldn’t see myself through all the tears. I couldn’t tell you secrets I was keeping. Did they hold the answers I was seeking?
I decided it was time to leave. There is no hope if you can’t believe. The trust I never had might never come. This sad moment made my heart feel numb.
It was then it all came flooding in. I had to tell you. Where would I begin? I know I still have so much to face, but I’ll be fine if I accept your grace.
Now, I can feel you in my soul and heart. I know you’ve been there from the very start. You waited patiently for me to know. There is no better place to go.
I promise I will come to you. Where you take me, I will follow. You fill the space meant for only you that once was hollow.
Help me help others to come to believe, and I promise to you I’ll always cleeve. I asked you why because I didn’t know how much farther I would have to go.
What would it take? What would you need from me? Would I discover what you see in me? I tried so hard to believe in you. I really thought I wanted to,
But what I needed was honesty. Not from you… but from me.
I came to a decision today.
I need to stop saying “I need to.” I need to, whoops… I will say, “I will do,” or better yet, “I have” done something that I thought was important enough to follow through on. I have looked at what I would call successful bloggers with tons of followers, and they seem to have several things in common. They look like they’re having fun, and they have a defined niche. They also have beautiful staging for their products and they let you into their lives. You get the feeling that you know them and for me, that is a big draw. Two entrepreneurs I have become hooked on are Cindy Spivey, cindyspivey.com, and Mallory Solley, mallorysolley.com. They always make me feel like with the right attitude, anything is possible.
Since I haven’t gotten into promoting products or fashions, I can still admire the methods these two ladies seem to have mastered. Check them out, but keep reading my blog. I feel like it’s never too late to master a new skill or find what you are truly good at and can enjoy. If you’re of sound mind and body, (within reason), then you have no excuse not to keep searching, right?
I love what I’m doing now, I just want to become a better writer and communicator. Below is me practicing telling you about something I have become interested in.
My most recent new venture is to revert or should I say convert to a healthier lifestyle. I haven’t gotten into the exercise habit yet, but I will as soon as I can get Kip to go pick up my friend Pat’s treadmill. I used one back in the 90s when I got in 25 to 30 miles a week, either running or on the treadmill. I remember how good I felt then. I have bad knees now because of all that running, but I can still walk fast. Well, I can still walk.
Anyway, Kip and I have both been on the Nutrisystem eating plan since January 24th. I have learned a lot and as of this morning, I have lost 13 lbs. I haven’t lost anything in the last week. I blame that on not drinking the 64 oz. of water every day and of course, Kip hasn’t gone to get the treadmill. He is going in for an MRI in the morning for a bad hip, so I guess I should cut him some slack.
I love the new way of eating, and I am never hungry…I cook up a big pan of an assortment of veggies that looks different every night. I use olive oil spray, different light vinegars that I have found, and Mrs. Dash seasoning. I don’t use oil. I cook chicken in my air fryer/pressure cooker when I’m not eating the Nutrisystem entrée or trying one of the delicious recipes you can find on their site. I’ve also found them just by googling Nutrisystem recipe’s.
Here is what I made tonight… everything is easy. I don’t do difficult cooking. It never ends well.
I made Irish sods muffins yesterday. They have nonfat yogurt and almond milk in them. How does one milk an almond? The muffins on the left are bran muffins with a small handful of very dark chocolate pieces. They have eggwhites in them, and they’re really moist.
And of course that brings me to the song of the day….30,000 Pounds of Bananas. This really got my heart rate up!!!! (Or maybe it was the Ginseng and lemon tea with almond milk I drank.)
Those 70ish Girls 