The week before Thanksgiving Day
This town puts up it old display
Streetlights hung with candy canes and bows
The earlier it gets each year
The scarcer is my Christmas cheer...
I haven't been to church since God knows when
I'm not someone who usually attends
Truth be told there's just two wishes
on my list every Christmas
Peace on Earth and a snow storm now and then...
but around here winter seems to come
with rain, mud and lots of sun
It's not exactly Currier and Ives...
I don't mind cold if it brings snow
Delivered Christmas day and knee-high
and every year...it makes me wish it were so.
lyrics by Mary Chapin-Carpenter
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Friday, December 18, 2009
How to Stay Young
HOW TO STAY YOUNG
1. Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and height. Let the doctors worry about them. That is why you pay 'them'!
2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down.
3. Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever. Never let the brain idle. 'An idle mind is the devil's workshop.'
4. Enjoy the simple things.
5.. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath.
6. The tears happen. Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person, who is with us our entire life, is ourselves. Be ALIVE while you are alive.
7. Surround yourself with what you love , whether it's family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever. Your home is your refuge.
8. Cherish your health: If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable, improve it.. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.
9. Don't take guilt trips. Take a trip to the mall, even to the next county; to a foreign country but NOT to where the guilt is.
10. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Fogged
The past few days have been really foggy (foggged) as have I. Been sick with the flu this past weekend and haven't ventured out much. So much for thinking that it was allergies! I wish it were! This flu has kicked my butt! In the past, I've gotten flu shots and flu season came and went and no flu. This year many have said that flu shots are poison injections and thus I didn't get one. Hmmm! Oh well, too late now.
This was the weekend I was supposed to get my Christmas tree and put up my Christmas lights as well as get some Christmas cards out but that may not be happening this year. I think instead the money spent on a Christmas tree and cards will go into the Salvation Army bucket next time I pass one up. Once I get past this flu, I will have all I need...home, health, family, friends, loved ones-far and near and more importantly a job, so I won't mind if Santa goes past my house.
This was the weekend I was supposed to get my Christmas tree and put up my Christmas lights as well as get some Christmas cards out but that may not be happening this year. I think instead the money spent on a Christmas tree and cards will go into the Salvation Army bucket next time I pass one up. Once I get past this flu, I will have all I need...home, health, family, friends, loved ones-far and near and more importantly a job, so I won't mind if Santa goes past my house.
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Winter Blue
Well December came in with a big chill bringing in some snow last Friday and this photo was taken the day after--the big meltdown. Last Friday was so beautiful with the snow falling and I wish it would've lasted longer but who knows, maybe Mother Nature will surprise us again.
Today is December 8th and is Buddha's day. I refinanced my house today a year and a half after I moved in and my how time has flown. This will be my 2nd Christmas at the house and I'm hoping to get some decorations up this weekend and dress the house up nice with some holiday cheer/color and give thanks for the blessings that have come my way since moving in. Any free hands are welcomed to stop by and help with decorations too!
As I close on my house again, it looks like parents are coming close to signing on another house in Katy and thus the big move might be happening in January. This move has been two years in the making and I have mixed emotions and feelings that I've been trying to put aside.
So as leaves change color and fall onto the ground so begins the dying and the rebirth. The leaf here on the photo seems to be still but in reality the melting ice is moving the leaf-in another direction and so too must we move onto other directions.
To me the color of winter is blue and it's one of my favorite colors and favorite times of the year. Some people abhor winter and the coldness it brings but I welcome the wonderful winter blue as it makes me feel happy and alive and thankful for the blessings the season brings. Look around you...there are many in this season of winter blue.
Today is December 8th and is Buddha's day. I refinanced my house today a year and a half after I moved in and my how time has flown. This will be my 2nd Christmas at the house and I'm hoping to get some decorations up this weekend and dress the house up nice with some holiday cheer/color and give thanks for the blessings that have come my way since moving in. Any free hands are welcomed to stop by and help with decorations too!
As I close on my house again, it looks like parents are coming close to signing on another house in Katy and thus the big move might be happening in January. This move has been two years in the making and I have mixed emotions and feelings that I've been trying to put aside.
So as leaves change color and fall onto the ground so begins the dying and the rebirth. The leaf here on the photo seems to be still but in reality the melting ice is moving the leaf-in another direction and so too must we move onto other directions.
To me the color of winter is blue and it's one of my favorite colors and favorite times of the year. Some people abhor winter and the coldness it brings but I welcome the wonderful winter blue as it makes me feel happy and alive and thankful for the blessings the season brings. Look around you...there are many in this season of winter blue.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Upscale/Downscale
Virus has overtaken my computer & is out of commission. :-( Thank goodness 4 laptop & Blackberry. Will have 2 see what 'puter doc can do. So my upscale has now gone downscale.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Touching Silence
Well once again here we are on another holiday season where friends, family and loved ones gather and the chatter is non-stop as well it should be on this Thanksgiving day. However, let's remember to find times where we are "touching silence" and replenishing our souls with the "food" it so craves. Happy Thanksgiving and may you find, "Serenity on Ultracloud".
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Another Happy Birthday!!
Two cool dudes trying to imitate the Fonz! Wait, the Fonz wishes he were this cool! ;-) My father turned 79 on Thursday, November 19th and my nephew turned 23 on the 17th. Both are named Greg as my nephew was named after my dad. I remember the day Greg was born and my father was over the moon to have his first grandchild, just two days before his birthday and not to mention that he was given his name as well. I am so blessed to still have my father and in moments like these when the family is together, it brings such joy to my dad and my niece captured the joy so well in this photo.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Four Things
There are four things that you cannot recover in life:
(1) The Stone..........after it's thrown,
(2) The Word..............after it's said,
(3) The Occasion......after it's missed,
and
(4) The Time............after it's gone..
(1) The Stone..........after it's thrown,
(2) The Word..............after it's said,
(3) The Occasion......after it's missed,
and
(4) The Time............after it's gone..
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Thanksgiving
I touched a butterfly today! Acutally, I almost stepped on him but thank goodness I saw him moving. He even let me touch him too. Thanksgiving for gracing me with his presence.
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Libra Princess
title given by my niece at my surprise birthday party (by my niece) last month. Yep, they all got me again and note to Jane---never going out with you for dinner again in the whole month of October. Ok, so maybe 50 doesn't look so bad after all. BTW, new glasses are coming soon and time to retire my old ones. I still miss wearing my contacts.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Heartbreak Warfare
Song of the day: Heartbreak Warfare....
the upcoming single from John Mayer.
Looking forward to the release of his new CD
Battle Studies.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
We have liftoff!
Still stuck in the moment from last night's concert by U2@ Reliant Stadium. It was simply Magnificient and it all ended too soon. The roof of the stadium was open and added to the magic of the night.
Set list as follows from U2.com
Breathe
Get on Your Boots
Magnificent
Mysterious Ways
Beautiful Day
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
Stuck In A Moment
No Line on the Horizon
Elevation
Your Blue Room
Until The End of the World
Unforgettable Fire
City of Blinding Lights
Vertigo
I'll Go Crazy - Remix
Sunday Bloody Sunday ...the song that introduced me to U2. I was simply mesermized by the band!
MLK
Walk On
One
Where The Streets Have No Name
Ultraviolet
With or Without You
Moment of Surrender
Set list as follows from U2.com
Breathe
Get on Your Boots
Magnificent
Mysterious Ways
Beautiful Day
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
Stuck In A Moment
No Line on the Horizon
Elevation
Your Blue Room
Until The End of the World
Unforgettable Fire
City of Blinding Lights
Vertigo
I'll Go Crazy - Remix
Sunday Bloody Sunday ...the song that introduced me to U2. I was simply mesermized by the band!
MLK
Walk On
One
Where The Streets Have No Name
Ultraviolet
With or Without You
Moment of Surrender
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Almoraima
burred photos seem to be the theme of the week but that's what the past 50 years has felt like....one big BLUR with a few occasional moments where time stood still. Thank you for all the well wishes the past few days. I am blessed with family and friends and life in general. Title taken by Paco de Lucia song I am listening to.
Thursday, October 08, 2009
Cuppa!
1+49=Say It Ain't So!
Another blurry photo but this one is even more special on this early morn....my juice cup from way back when. I'm up late on this nite but no matter as I'm taking the day off from work...I think it's the only one I've ever taken off.
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
6 and 8 = 7
as in the 7th astrological sign! A little on the blurry and dark side but still a keeper in my book. Two Libras last August @ House of Blues-Houston/Post Ottmar Liebert and Luna Negra Concert. Happy Birthday Stephen Duros...from one fellow Libra to another. You rock!
Monday, October 05, 2009
Saturday, October 03, 2009
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