Good morning--To-day is Tuesday, June 23rd--Above is a picture of "The Women's Circle"--the group that I became a part of the other night, when I travelled to the lodge up north of the city here-- I cannot make the picture any larger, but, yes, I am in this picture--( Can yu see me?--standing up, in a black and white sweater, about in the middle, 2nd row-)-and yes, life "CAN" be tough and yes, we must try to be strong--
The laundry is about ready to hit the dryer and the sheets from the bed will be put in the washer--I took the garbage to the road, in my night gown--
So many words I wish I had written--
#1.Be your own best friend.
#2.Exercise instead of worry.
#3.If you look the part, you better be the part.
#4. A good marriage gets better with time.
#5. Elbow grease gives the best polish.
Blasts from the Past
Below-my Dad-with Andrew and on his right, and son#2, the pilot
on HIS left---taken on Daytona Beach many years ago--
Time to get off of here--to get on with our day--I hope that your day will be fabulous--remember to move forward, not backward, do what matters most, most of the time, trust your instincts, and never look back--Now go on, get off of here--Beware of how special you are--and smile--and the world just might smile with you-
Morning Lynda,
ReplyDeleteWhat a good picture of all the ladies. Looks like a nice group. Do you have regular get togethers ? I am glad you are getting out and enjoying yourself. It's good for the mind and the soul. I need to take my own advice and get out more. lol.
It's going to be a sunny, warm day here so I am going to enjoy it because they are predicting rain later in the week.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Hugs,
Jackie
Yes tht group go to Sudbury to symphonies-etc--have a horticultural part also--=go out for dinner , etc-very active group=-=- nice to hrear from yu--just changed that enormous bed--lynda-
Deletegoing to be a hot day--AC on already--Lynda
DeleteLoved the picture of your Women's Circe. So glad that you are part of this group. Being a widow severely limits our social life if we don't pursue activities that put us with other people! I kind of over-extended myself in this area and am now pulling back from several of the activities that I had joined. I am in 3 book clubs, 2 luncheon groups with retired educators, 2 different church groups that go to lunch or supper together, and finally a monthly senior citizens group in my town that meets every month for a meeting and lunch and takes trips to concerts, and different venues like Nashville and Branson. Actually, next year we will be visiting Mackinaw Island and the your side of Niagara Falls! Oh, I have also travelled with my church group to Rome and then on a Viking River cruise of the Rhine River and we are headed to Croatia and Italy this coming September! Whew! So now you see why I am cutting back a bit, by skipping a couple of luncheons and book club meetings.....especially for the summer as the yard work and pool and just cleaning house keep me really busy - not to mention taking care of my two spoiled cats - who keep me company!
ReplyDeleteSandra yu are busy!! But, it helps doesn't it?-Gets you out--Lynda
DeleteWhen yu go to Macinac--let me know--It i9s close to here -Lynda
DeleteRD in AZ here 6/23/2026
ReplyDeleteit looks like you had so much fun I am so glad that you got to meet new people
Fred was such a good Babysitter they both look so happy
I got to have dinner with my Baby sister who has had 3 strokes and they found a hole in her heart that they had to fix I am so blessed to still have her in my life
Quote for the day
Forgiveness is a virtue of the brave.
Indira Gandhi
That is a funny picture isn't it??-- Seems like Fred didn't even know he was supposed to be babysitting--LOL--=Of course=-a great Quote by a great author-Lynda
Deletea hole on her her heart??-=-=That i so terrible!-plus--3 strokes??--Holy Cow!!!! Your"baby" sister??--= Lynda
DeleteLovely day here to-day beginning--Lynda
DeleteSurrounded by people who care about you. That is how I picture you... and yes, I spotted you in the group, too. Ever notice that the people we meet online are pretty much the same when we meet them in person?
ReplyDeleteI found that to be true of all the Spark people I met over the years. I miss that site, but I'm glad I have a handful of folks from it that I keep in touch with in other ways.
Hope you have a good week, full of the love that never leaves us! That photo of Fred and the baby really shows off what a loving man he was.
Barb--YU spotted me??-- Good!!!-And yu liked that photo also--Fred babysitting-- like--Someone plunked their baby beside him--LOLOL-- I wonder if he even klnew the child was there?--LOLOL--Good to chAt with yu Barb--Lynda
ReplyDeleteand a loverly warm dAy here this AM--Lynda
ReplyDeleteIt only took a moment to find you! Thus far I haven't found a group like that, but there is my computer group, of which I'm one of the longest members - but the club was started 6yrs before I arrived in the country! Unfortunately the computer club is disbanding, but will continue as more of a social club, so... that could be nice! I have someone who comes and helps me with cleaning stuff as well as taking me places. She's a godsend with an Irish accent and temperament. ❤️
ReplyDeleteSO NICE YU HAvE THE COMPUTER GROUP__+ Nice to have people to help us thu this--and your cleaning person must be a big help also--plus she takes you places--good for yu!!! --it is hard to be alone and you solved all that--i am right proud of yui--lynda
DeleteHi Lynda! I was late writing to you yesterday. I am here earlier today. Love the photo of you sweet ladies. I am about to leave to do errands but wanted to pop in. Have a terrific day! It’s beautiful in Ohio! Big hugs!
ReplyDeleteOh so good to see yui--=yes it os a lovely day--Those Ladies 9inn the Women's circle certainly are nice people--Beautiful in Ohio eh??--Allison, my daughter must be enjoying the Ohio weather--Lynda
DeleteIt's Kathy. What a nice photo of your Women's Group. I'm glad you found this group. It's nice to have other women to get together with now and then. I love my Bible Study group of women. Love all the photos today. Yes, we must be strong but sometimes that feels so hard. I'm off to my Pilates class shortly. Rain and maybe storms are coming after lunchtime. Have a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteYes it is not always easy to be strong--but-- I believe we must be that Way--I would give my "eye" teeth to have Fred back--to lean on him --like I used to--(Poor guy eh?)_It is not easy to be strong--Lynda
DeleteOh Kathy--See?--I am not so strong either--- nFred was my strength--but--=I am trying-- LOL-- Lynda
DeleteHi Lynda, what a lovely photo of your Women's Group, and yes, I spotted you before you said where you were located. I'm glad that you've found this group. It's nice to be part of a group of women that have lost their spouses because there's mutual understanding. We're about to have a heat wave. There's terrible heat in Europe and there have been some deaths in France. Enjoy your day.
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How come you all spotted me in the women's circle--?--LOL-nOT So hot here--but it probably will be in time--HEAT WAVES ARE NOT pleasant are they?----Nice to hear from you Maureen--Lynda
DeleteI am very late sis..now it's good afternoon.
ReplyDeleteWaiting all day for the manager and maintenance man to barge in to replace the smoke detector. Huh? Works fine as far as I know. They'll finish tomorrow. Don't know if they tried to come here or not. I gave up waiting, put a note on my door and took a nap. Thursday is the city (safety) inspection.
I believe I am safe with my wifi now, so that's good,
Partly sunny skies here and almost 80F. Supposed to get thundershowers later.
Love the women's circle! What a great idea. You can exchange stories, brag about your grandkids (like in your photos), tell each other jokes, etc. I hope it continues for you.
I probably better sign off. You may be trying to read our comments as I speak. Hope your day's been amazing...like you! {{{HUGS}}} Love, Maggie
yes a good day-- I do not like yu having to have all those inspectors-- poor yu-- THat is a worry for yu and yu (we) have enough to woot about-- Hugs-Lynda
DeleteWhat a great group of older ladies, wish I had a group like that. There are some senior activity centers around here, but I went once or twice and they were like, 80 some year olds, a little too elderly for me yet, I'm only 68, and I'm youthful acting. Or, they had their partners with them. But yeah, when I turn 80 or so, maybe 76, I'll try again. Often, I'm at work when these types of things go on. If I don't work, I don't have enough money to live on!
ReplyDeleteMarti
Howdy Marti-- all ages in thns group--=but I like it no matter what age----Good to hear from yu--lovely day here to-day-=Lynda
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ReplyDeleteHope it was a good day! Love the photo of your ladies group and Yes I spotted you!
Great quotes. And wonderful blast from the past photos.
hugs
barb
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Yu spotted me in that group too--All of you did--LOL--It seems like a good group of people--nice dy herectoday--not hot-- quite sunny--I hope your day was good-Lynda
DeleteHi zlynda, lucky you having such a large group of friends to do things with. Of course we spotted you!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to find a group like that.
I enjoy the words of wisdom...my favorite.
The Fred babysitting picture is cute.
Warm in St.Louis and sunny.
Marge. St.Louis