Good Morning-- To-day is Saturday, June13th-not too cold in here--kinda a tad hot----I just turned on the AC--So, Lopez and I are up--Sushi not yet-----and yes, I do feel "older than old" this AM-- want to go back to bed--but-- pets need to be fed--bed needs to be made--wash needs to be started--Oh--there is a long list--I guess all these chores must be good for me-- maybe reminds me that I'm not quite "over the hill"-there are still chores --altho the children have "flown the coup"-just the dog and the cat left at home--
--So-The cat is now fed-- And Lopez and I must line up my 60O,000 pills-(the chores that "older" people have to go thru to survive!)-
Above-- my little yard--which I am still working on--but everyday, it improves--The flower bed in the back needs more additions--more plants-- more water--more love--a lot more of everything-
Lopez and I must "hoof" it up the road--before all the other dog walkers are out there--we did--we had to follow another dog walker which Lopez continued to bark at--Oh the joys of living in a village where most of us are Seniors and we all walk our dogs early each morning--So---
Words I wish I had written-
#1. An intelligent person is one who knows when to keep his mouth shut--
#2.Keep your desk neat.
#3.Make choices out of love.
#4.Listen much and speak little.
#5. Smile
AND---Blasts from the Past
Son#2's 2 daughters--Hannah and Helena
Below-Fred with Charlee and Ethan
Below--left to rt--Mary Beth(my sister)-Wayne (my younger brother), and Johnny (a neighbour-)and his sister Linda, in front of him--and Sandra, in front of her--my little sister--on the beach in Port Stanley
Below-- Me--holding Hannah, and "Biggy", the cat
Below-- We must've been blueberry picking in the north--
My Dad holding Hannah
Holy Cow--Time to get off of here and on with our day--Hold your head up high--Use common sense to rule your life-look up, not down--and remember that everyday should be a new experience--Now go-get offa here-- and make to-day your best day ever!
RD in AZ here
ReplyDeleteyou amaze me that you can remember all the names of people in the pictures that is great love the words I wish I had written
your yard looks awesome
a quote for today
A man who does not think for himself does not think at all.
Oscar Wilde
have a wonderful day
well I worked all day yesterday and thia AM in that garden---and of course I remember all the Grand children--LOL--I love them,-- LO<--Lynda
Deleteand a great quote--always is!--Lynda
DeleteGood morning Lynda,
ReplyDeleteStorms coming in this morning and severe storms this evening. At least its cooler and less muggy.
Your yard is coming along nicely. I like the daisy on the tree. Cute. I forget that your growing season is way behind ours. The annuals and perennials are about ready to go on sale/clearance down here.
I really love the words of wisdom. So much truth in those.
Biggie, the cat, love him.
Getting older sure did happen quick. Im reminded of that as I have a birthday coming up July 2nd...80. How'd that happen? Blessed to be healthy and do what I want and need to do. Since my himself passed March 1st my life is very different. Doing the best I can. Housework , laundry and errands await.
Have a great day.
Marge in St.Louis
Marge--Storms here also--bugs-- black fliers also---Hard isn't it without that man in your life--Yes I found Biggy on the Dumpster-- kept him till he passed--My Dad loved Biggy--Lynda-- So happy to hear from yui--YU doing OK in the life-"alone"/--;Lynda
DeleteWe had a pretty bad thunder storm this afternoon--Lynda
DeleteGood morning Lynda, your yard is really coming along. I really enjoyed the photo of Fred with Charlee and Ethan, you with Hannah and the cat, and especially the one with your Dad and Hannah. Enjoy your day/weekend. I'm guessing tomorrow will be brunch with Dave.
ReplyDeleteMaureen from California
Hi Maureen --=Yes Breakfast with Dave to-morrow -- My Dad was such a good ,man--He and biggy the cat were good friends--Lynda
DeleteI was out to Andrrews this afternoon--a bd thunder storm there-- Lynda
DeleteMorning Lynda,
ReplyDeleteYour backyard looks nice and cozy. I am sure you will have flowers growing and looking lovely in no time.
It's going to be another hot one here today. It's going to be about 86F and sunny. Cooler temperatures tomorrow with some rain.
We just had a tree trimmer cut down some dead tree limbs. That was a little loud but it needed done and he got it done pretty quick.
Already have my laundry and dusting done. I have one more thing on my to do list, then I hope to chill the rest of the day. We'll see.
Enjoy your day!
Hugs,
Jackie
HI Jackie-- Wow is hot!!----And did yu chill the rest of the day??-I always plan to do that but never do--LOL--Lynda
DeleteI need that tree trimmer here-- Retirement Living, it seems do not take care of the trees--THey are all overgrown Lynda
DeleteHey Lynda, any advice for attracting hummingbirds? I hung my first EVER feeder last weekend, dutifully put pre-mixed sugar water (dye free) in it, and waited. NOTHING! It's on a small hook, tucked away, in front of my condo by my office/guest bedroom window. The dog likes to lay on the hammock in there and look out, and I can sit there from my computer and look at it, but the level has not gone down and not a thing has happened. It's a cheap plastic feeder my neighbor bought for me for my b-day. It's red. Seems I've done everything right, but no hummingbirds. I'm disappointed. I guess I should go out and replace the mixture, but such a waste! Perhaps I will try moving it, as well, but I wanna put it where I can see it, and every place near a window is also a place the dog can lay from inside and look out, and he would probably bark.
ReplyDeleteWell, have a good day. We have a nice sunny day of about 85 here, and I am up and at her. So to speak.I am doing the bed linens, and nothing else is on the menu at the moment.
Marti
I would suggest making your own nectar. It's 4 parts water to 1 part sugar. Add the sugar to water that has boiled, stir until it is clear and allow to cool.
DeletePlus I try to hang the feeders near some flowers-or over the flower garden if it is near a window---Lynda
DeleteI would, Lynda, but that's way too much work, LOL!
DeleteMarti
Good morning, sis! it's a lovely day here, but cooler. It will only reach about 72F.
ReplyDeleteI have already accomplished a couple small chores (like taking my 6000 pills) and plan to do more.
The blasts are great! Wonder where you were when the photo was taken of you, your sibs and friends. It's always a pleasure to look on Fred and all the grandkids.
The Veterans Administration is sending me freebies 2 of which I really don't need: a transfer bench to get in the tub easier, a raised toilet seat and a 'life alert' necklace. No more appts for awile, except I need to reschedule my PT video appt.
I will get offa here now, too. Let's all make ourselves a great day by thinking happy thoughts, singing or playing music (how is your piano?) and finding thinks that make us happy. {{{HUGS}}} Love, Maggie (this time I will remember to 'publish')
HI Maggie-- I think that photo is the one on the beach At Port Stanley , Ontario--south of London Ontario--=Mom and Dad had our cottage there-Is that the one??---What is your PT video app Maggie??_-Yes--Publish--m For sure-- Hugs-- Lynda
DeleteI tried to finish the garden flowers--think I couldve added more flowers that come up every yr--Lynda
DeleteIt's Kathy. Your backyard looks so cozy. Mine is out of control - no one has taken care of it in years. My husband just mows the weeds. I was out this morning finishing getting all the weeds out of the big garden - but weeds have grown in the part I did before the heat wave. So I'll have to touch that up, Loosen the dirt. Add the dirt from the bags so I can plant the grass seed. I've been trying to get that done for about 3 years now;. My plan is to get it done before the next week ends. Then I'll have to start on another section! Love seeing all your happy grandchildren and photos of himself! Yes, sometimes I feel older than old - but we must keep on keeping on! Have a good day.
ReplyDeleteKatHY YES< WE MUST KEEP ON KEEPING ON__ Some days are eaSier than others tho aren't they??--Just work little by little in your garden --and eventually it will all be done--a wee bit everyday--Lynda-- Yes I enjoy the pics of Fred--Memories--so good to have--Lynda
DeleteI like your little yard! I bet Lopez likes it too! When I saw the picture of you with Hannah and Biggie the cat on your lap, it made me think that you and Hannah have matching smiles and that made me smile! You all looked so cute and happy! I am thinking all of our chores and routines are what keep us young! I would much rather be busy than sitting around with nothing to do, searching for something to read or watch on tv or on the computer, and basically feeling sorry for myself! I have a friend who is always complaining that I am so busy that I don't have time for her - but the truth of the matter is that she has nothing in her life to keep her from feeling lonesome and isolated! So I am looking at all those daily routines as the things that keep us moving and healthy!
ReplyDeleteOh--nice-- Hannah and I look somewhat alike??--Ever nice! Hannah just graduated from Ottawa university--They grow up way too faSt--Lynda--AND--Yes, I like to be busy--something to do--When I spent that week At the Regency I missed being busy--having chores--It isv parrt of life-- Hugs to yu--Lynda
DeleteAgree . . . . thought getting old would have taken longer!
ReplyDeleteYour back yard is looking lovely!
Truth . . . an intelligent person does indeed know when to be quiet!
Such lovely photos. And Biggy the cat does look huge!
hugs and blessings
barb
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Barb I found Biggy the Cat one very cold winter day sitting on the Dumpster at the end of our road---We had him at least 10 yrs--He and my Dad were good friends--Lynda
DeleteNice to hear from yu Barb--Lynda
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