Silly Songs

Are they still out there? The Worm Song for spaghetti suppers or the Boarding House Song for group meals. A long time ago we could have a good time just singing these songs. You can't get in trouble (except for getting someone upset while eating),you couldn't be mad at anyone while singing this foolishness together.
At the boarding house where I lived
All the food was green with mold
And the cook's hair is in the butter
Silver threads among the gold
When the dog died we had hot dogs
When the cat died catnip tea
But when the landlord died I left there
Spare ribs were too much for me!

Farmer ?

The other day I was given 6 cherry tomato plants. They only stand about 5 to 6 inches high but they had tomatoes on and buds.
I was amazed how little the plants were and still had tomatoes. These had to have been pro grown by someone who knew what to do. I sure don't show skill but I have a love for a very small garden. I love to get my hands in dirt once in a while. I planted 4 outside of my bedroom so I can see them out my window. I put the other two in a pot on my porch. Small enough for me to take care of with out my body giving me grief.

Yellow Tomato

It's harvest time. I have one yellow pear tomato ripe. The rest of my tomato plants have some green ones and some blossoms but I will certainly not be overwhelmed with tomatoes. The other plants have red tomatoes when they ripen. They need to grow larger before they turn color. This year has not been the best. Oh well, I'm not a farmer with fields to tend. I just have a few pots on my porch.

Visitors

This week end was one for visitors. I had visits from family. I even went out to campsite for a meal and visit. They came to my house a couple of times. The visits were great. I saw two sons,one grandson,two granddaughters, three great granddaughters,and one great grandson. There were daughter-in- laws and a few others with them. They were at two different camp sites in two different towns but they stopped here for a visit.
I showed two of my great granddaughter s a picture of their parent with Santa Clause and then a picture of their grandpa with Santa. I don't know if my daughter-in-law had seen baby pictures of her husband that were over 50 years old.
This was a cold weekend,record breaking in spots and I sort of felt sorry for the campers but was glad I got to see them.

Have You Ever?

When I worked in the group home I always said this one resident was his own worse enemy because he had enough on the ball that he knew what he was missing.
I am beginning to have days like that now when I realize what I am missing. What I can't do any more. Not every day is like that but they are getting more frequent.
Oh well, at least I am able to live in my home on my own most of the time. My yard is not always like it should be and some jobs around the house are not done. Today someone came over and did my lawn and weed wacking for me.
I have to change my expectations.

Fun Time and Itty Bitty's visit.

It has been quite awhile since my little greatgranddaughter has visited me. What a joy. She has changed so much and has gotten smarter and I can understand her when she speaks. She had a couple of busy days while she was here. Friday night we went to a Freedom Program at college near by. I wasn't sure if she would make it until the fireworks, but I pooped out before she did.
Part of the problem was I didn't have a chair only blanket. My getting up or down does not make for a pretty picture.
The music was great. The look on Lexie's face when the base drum was hit was priceless. We heard blue grass and then a Brass Band from Iron Mountain played. The speaker for the evening was a pilot that was originally schedule to fly out of Boston on 9/11. He is a Commander in Navy Reserve and flies for American Airlines. I didn't get to hear the complete story how he was
saved from being the pilot on that plane because I had to leave. I was done. Lexie was still going until she was put in the car seat and she was asleep before we were off college grounds. Saturday we saw fireworks from my front porch. There were about three different people shooting them off. On Sunday, I saw more from my house. I would have liked Lexie see Sundays fireworks.
Sunday I noticed my car had a low tire. Couldn't have noticed it sooner when Bob was up. I had to go up for fasting blood work first thing this morning so I asked my neighbor to air it up for me. He did and the blood work was done. I came right back home for a cup of coffee and food. I am glad I can still do these things. Have a great week and God Bless.