New Year

Happy New Year to all. I am looking forward to the New Year with hope and prayers. May God Bless you all.

What Is The Weather Going To Be

Up here you never know. This a.m. I needed to run to do my laundry and to pick up two meds. It was something this morning. I started the trip in drizzle,then a down pour,then a mix of flakes and rain. While doing my laundry the snow came down and when the laundry was done everything was covered white. The roads were fine and I headed home. It has gotten colder all day. I am so glad I did my work early this morning.

Merry Christmas

Life has it's trials and tribulations but we make it through. We need this time to be merry and put problems on the back burner. I know God has the plan.
MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Christmas Gifts

All I want for Christmas is four phone calls. One from each of my sons. I really feel I have all that I need.

Media News

Tonight I checked a news media and I can't believe why some of this is coming into my home. I wanted to check the news not all the junk that was on my computer. I was overwhelmed by the trash that made this news station. I know that I don't think it is important. It was better when some things were private. Guess I am getting too old to like all the crude that is out there.

Christmas Time

With so much sadness and needs in the world around us,we sometimes forget the GIFT we were given 2000 years ago. It is a gift that everyone can receive. Praise the Lord.

Guardian Angel Alive and Well

Well, I robbed Peter to pay Paul so my furnace could be fixed. Yesterday I received a Christmas card that wasn't signed with a great deal of money in almost the full amount of my bill. I don't know who to thank but God works in many ways. I hope I am person worthy of this wonderful gift I find it hard to think so.

Furnace ???

Well it is running for now. Needs a part to fix it so I won't have to worry when it will stop again. Have you ever heard the old expression "robbing Peter to pay Paul"? I am looking for my Peter to rob. Don't like the uncertain nature of my heat. Life goes on.

Furnace Not Working

Well, life has given me another thing to deal with. My furnace isn't working and there isn't more that can be done tonight. So I will be under electric blanket fully clothed tonight. I don't like space heaters. There are a great number of people outside in the cold without a roof over their head so I am in my house,could light my oven if I get too cold in the morning. Hopefully it will be fixed tomorrow.

Hard Day Into Easy Day

Yesterday was a busy day for me. I did a great deal of running and working. Laundry,picking up medicine,going to bread store and stocking up and ending up with grocery shopping. Everything needed to be taken home and put away. That was the good part of the day. While out I discovered that the trunk lock on my car was broke and I couldn't put anything in or take anything out. I didn't have a flat or need a jack so that wasn't too bad. When I came home and did what needed to be done I fell asleep in my chair. I got cold and thats when I discovered my furnace was not working. Had to call repair man. (Not a bill I needed but tired and cold is not a good feeling)
Furnace was fixed.
I knew I would not be able to do a great deal today and I didn't. My body hurt, my get up and go was gone, and I was just here today.

Isn't It Strange

You have to go to a funeral to see people. You are amazed how they have grown. Little girls are mothers now or engaged to be married. A former s-i-l is a widow after second marriage. Proof that does go on. You get teased about how you spanked your kids with a piece of "hot wheel" track. All kinds of memories.

Comments

I am still reading but for some reason can't comment. Life goes on and I will keep trying.

Phone Service??????

I don't know of a worse time for a phone to go out. I lost someone and waiting to hear about arrangements and phone malfunctions. I can call out but can't receive calls. No way to know phone was even out until e mails. Glad I have cell phone. Can't believe I said that! I have cell phone just for emergency while walking or driving. Two days and counting.

RIP RANDY

This afternoon I received a call that my nephew had died and my son was taking my niece to hospital to identify the body. What a shock! A young man and all you want to say is WHY? The Lord has a plan that we don't know and sometimes find it hard to understand. I am trying to think of fun memories of him.

Important Date-Birthdays

Today is my grand daughter's birthday plus it is my late husband's birthday. Good and bad all in one day.

Snow Plows Working

The plows are outside clearing the road. It snowed most of the day. I will have to clean off my porch and my car. But first I will have to go to the back yard to get a shovel. It is so beautiful outside. Since I am retired, I don't have to leave the comfort of my home unless I want to. I am glad I have salt to melt ice. It seems early for this but the weather has been a little different this year.

Sweat Shirts

Today after church I wanted to put on some casual clothes. I put on jeans and a sweat shirt. That shirt was so comfortable. I had forgotten just how much. I am so glad I brought them down from upstairs. I will probably wear them from now on. I will pack up my t-shirts and take them upstairs. I like being warm and sloppy. No reason to be anything else. Am I terrible I don't think so.

RIP

Today I lost my brother-in-law. We haven't seen or spoken for years as I moved away after my husband died in 1966. I may have seen him less than a dozen times since then. But I have good memories of him. He was there for me when my husband died. He would have been 80 in a few months.

Birthday Breakfast

Today I took a friend out for breakfast. She had taken me out for my birthday and I gladly took her out. Lost so many of people I could spend time with and talk lately. Death and moving makes it hard to have old friends.

Cold and Gray

It could be how you might describe me but I meant the weather. It has gotten to me and I am wondering what I am going to do when it gets 40 or 50 degrees colder and it will. We were spoiled by Indian Summer and now we are cold. These temps will feel warm in April or May but they sure don't feel that way today.

The Warmth And Color

Our area is being blessed with both. I sat out on my porch today and it was great. I wish everyone could enjoy it.

Indian Summer

It is here. We already had a killer frost and now we are having temperatures that we would have in July or August. Believe me I am not complaining,it is wonderful to have great temps and be able to see the fall colors. Now is the time we have to watch out for deers in the road.

Rainy Days Not Bad

Today was dark rainy day and it was great for me. I slept in and woke up feeling great. I got so much done. I got my haircut,got supplies,Went to bread store and stocked up,went to bank and checked on something plus dropped off a record of my B/P to my doctor's office. Good fortune doc wasn't in. I got back home shortly after noon. Heard a few people complaining about the bad day but I can't feel that way. The good Lord gave me a blessed day.

Color Show Has Started

God's color show is started. The trees are changing. It gets so beautiful around here. There are places that you can go to and see the trees for a mile or more. The ski jump in Iron Mountain Michigan is a place where you can see for miles.

Life's Little Problem Living In The Country.

Had problem yesterday with water leaving bathtub after a shower. Thought it was from a problem with septic system. Had to have it checked and pumped out. It wasn't the problem it is the pipes. Oh well,country living with no sewer systems can be a problem but I like living in the "boonies".

Good Day Again Plus A Year Older

Well, my quiet birthday is almost over. I had one neighbor call. I don't celebrate birthdays since to me it is just another day. I did find out I had a birthday twin and I wished her a blessed day.

Great Day

Had no plans then found out I needed to go up and pick up meds that I was out of. Took my laundry along and did it. Pick up my meds and met an old friend for lunch. While at lunch we were able to see part of another old friend's family. Then I went and bought groceries. A fairly mundane, but wonderful day.

New Hook-ups

All the changes made and working fine. Plus I will be saving money.

Changes

Tomorrow I am changing a few things. My phone (#stays same),TV supplier & internet. Hope it all goes well.

Dosages

All the increases were doctor ordered and I had gone to the doctor at Wednesday's appointment.
I know enough NOT to self medicate. That goes against all the training that I have had.

Why Won't They Work?

A week ago I was taking 30mg. a day of a med. Wednesday it went up to 75mg a day and now it is up to 150mg a day. If 30 didn't work and 75 didn't work why should I feel that 150 will? Sometimes I get discouraged.

Weather

Today we had storms both in morning and afternoon. One person was killed;trees down, inch and a half size hail and houses damaged. Power failed and places were closed. My culvert is almost completely uncovered. My sister is dealing with temperatures in the hundreds and no rain.

Power Failure

Last night we had a power failure of 100 minutes. When power was back on everything came back except my computer. Needless to say I was devastated. I tried last night and this morning to turn on computer. No Luck. When an old friend came to my house and to go out for lunch heard she asked if I had it plug into a power strip. Maybe that needed to be checked. When she left I went and turn power strip off for a few seconds and when I turned it back on computer was fine. Amazed how much I like my computer. I called my friend and thanked her.

Sadness Abounds

This world has run amok. So much sadness,so many problems, so many people arguing about this and that then Norway comes and shows that it isn't really important who votes what and who gets what. WHEN WILL WE GET IT? When will we put people and their needs first not I can not lose this argument. I"m right they are wrong.

Great Day

It was a great day today. Spent time with family at one sons wedding. Two of my sons came up with their wives and my oldest great grand daughter. I haven't had a day like today for a long time. Four more of my great grand children were in the wedding. What a blessed day.

The Fourth Of July

A great day to celebrate a great country. I am American and proud of it. Is my country perfection no; but as an American I have the right and am free to say that. Our government is made up of people and so there can be errors made. But let there be no mistake : United States of America is a great country.

Hi Friends

Haven't posted in a long time sorry. My life just went on. My plants that bloom early are just about gone. My peony plants bloomed so beautiful this year. I only had one all white iris this year. My great grand daughter took the top of one of my oriental lilies. Waiting for the day lilies to bloom. I have 3 tomato plants,2 roses,and 2 flower boxes on my porch.
My son is getting married again in a couple of weeks. Excitement for brief time. My life is very dull and days go by that I speak to no one. I read blogs and facebook but don't always comment.

Still Here

Not much to post. Just trying to get my health squared away. Not doing much or having any visitors. Did see an old friend of over 20 years for lunch last week. I guess I should be thankful that my life is dull and I don't ever have to worry about not getting the chores of the day done.

Memorial Day

This is a day of remembrance and a day to honor the people that gave the ultimate for us. But I have a request that we honor the ones that came home hurt and broken. I also think we should honor the families that have given so much. Too many to honor? I don't think so.

Yea Pills Working

God answered prayers and the pills are working and my body is getting used to them. No emergency room for me.

How High Can It Go?

Well I found out it can go higher since last Wednesday. It surprised me when I had someone check it on Sunday. Monday called and I was making trip about hour later. Today its down hope it stays that way. Its in the genes.

No Luck

Well these pills haven't done any better. I am getting upset but I know that doesn't help.
We will just have to try something else. Joy Joy.

Changes

Today my doctor changed three of my meds. Stop three and start three different ones. I am a difficult patient I guess. It isn't what I want to be but I am. We will see what we see. The doctor is working hard with and for me.

Days

I have good days-bad days and then ONE OF THOSE DAYS. Yesterday was definitely ONE OF THOSE DAYS.
I made it thru and hoping to put it behind me and have a great day. Hope you do to.

Strange Mix of Days

This is quite a week. The weather is crazy,temp changes maxed. What can happen in weather is happening. You have to feel bad for the people dealing with it. So many people interested in the wedding on Friday. The news can be good or bad just depends on what part of it your interested in. I am sitting back and letting what happens happen. I've decided that there is little I can affect except when it pertains to me personally. Hope you all have the best possible days ahead. There is a plan and we have to remember that.

Sad Day Today

Today is a sad day for me as I say good bye to a dear friend. It will be sad for her family also but Ionne is in a much better place than we are. She is in heaven and she has her mom who just arrived up there less than a month ago and her good friend Robin who has been there for a short time longer. To see Jesus face to face, how can we be sad for Ionne? RIP friend.

Spring???

It is 25F right now. My neighbors irises are up a good four inches and they say chance of snow fluries tomorrow night. Good old Wisconsin weather leaves you guessing as seasons change.

RIP

Ionne, You left so quickly shocking your family and me. You were a great woman that loved her family but still had love for others. Your children and grandchildren were blessed by you. Ed and you were making plans for camping this summer. Your family and friends were looking forward to doing it. YOU WILL BE MISSED!

Spring Day

This morning I expected to see rain or snow when I awoke. But I saw a beautiful bright sunrise.
Of course it is snowing pretty good now. But that sunrise can't be taken away from me. I haven't seen too many lately maybe that is why this seemed so beautiful.

But what a way to start a new week.

Life Goes On

In the last few weeks I have been dealing with a large number of sickness of family and deaths of friends and in family of friends. It makes you thankful for the skill of some doctors and the power of that dreadful Cancer in others. But we go on thankful for the people that were helped and saved. And for some their suffering is over. God's plan is at work and we can't always understand. But we can't give up, just have faith and go on.

Weather Important?

When you are retired as long as I have been you tend not to be too worried about the weather in your area. You don't need to leave the comfort of your home. As long as you have heat and food you sit smugly and let it pass.

But lately the weather has been something to think about as it has affected millions of people in many places. Near and far people have suffered. I haven't had family hurt by it that I know of.
As I listen to the snow plow outside I have to conclude that weather is important.

STAY SAFE!

Life Goes On

No one has a perfect life and what is going on around you and in this world may not be to your liking but rise above it. Some people will never change, some battles will never be won and politics will continue to mess up. Take the good days and enjoy them. Bad days only last 24 hours. Pray and get on with it.
MY SPEECH FOR THE DAY!

Winter Is Back

The snow is coming down covering up all the roads and grass . I suspect it is going to be a little messy around here. My mind says its winter but my heart says I want warmth and sun. This is the worst part of the year cold warm wet dry. The makings of sickness and bad attitudes. I will survive but I wish I didn't have to put up with it.

Time Passes

Well another month is almost over. It hasn't been the most peaceful month even though it is the shortest. But a new month with new things to think about and a chance to change some of last months failures. A change in temperatures and weather conditions for the better would be possible. We can only hope and pray. A little more daylight with more time to be outside can only be an improvement.

Politics At Its Worse

Right now the state of Wisconsin is seeing politics at its worse. No one is listening to the other side. I'm ashamed of the elected men and women and I wish I could treat them like I did my sons when they were young. Send them all to bed and make them stay there until they can act like they had sense. People from the outside are coming to the state. None are without faults.

Cradle

Yesterday while checking thrift shops I saw a old wooden cradle. It had a gentle rocking motion and a solid mattress covered in brown material. I loved it and thought what a shame it was there.
To me it represented love and caring for a baby. Not fancy,no net, no metal, no bright paint just comfort and safety. But it seems today that old things don't mean much. You have to be modern colorful and not necessarily safe. It has to wind up and rock or swing automatic. Many don't seem to have the time to gently rock a baby.
Old and elderly don't get the respect they used to get. Now to get respect you have to go along with the ways of the young. They made it this far and they know what is right for them. The fact that we made it that far awhile ago doesn't enter their minds. We know of pit falls they can't even know exist.

Valentines Day

I hope everyone with someone there close to let them know it today. Those three little words do mean alot. In this world it is a shame we need a day so people can say it without feeling strange. We need more love expressed in this world.

Super Bowl

Well, the Packers won. I am happy for the team. And I am happy for the city of Green Bay. This is one of the smallest cities but there is a history with the team and Chicago Bears in the very beginning of the football league. It is still a business and I don't always like that part of it.

Checking In

I am dealing with strange weather for weeks now. Now my sister who lives 1,100 miles south of me has weather like me. I am hoping she gets back to normal soon. Tonight our temps were the same.:o( I am more or less used to it but they are not. I am not used to their warm summers with the 100 degrees days.
I am chilling, not fighting any battles. Not letting anything or anyone get to me. Like I said on Facebook-A battle not fought means NO winners or losers.
Tonight a little girl came to my door and asked if I wanted to buy some delicious cookies? I asked her did she guaranty they would be delicious and she replied yes right away. Girl Scout cookies time has arrived. I remember selling them over 64 years ago. She had a smile on her face and it was a fine time for me and I can look forward to sometime in March when they come.
The Super Bowl has thousands of dollars being spent. It is a big deal. The news in Egypt and a little nine year old girl being shot by her brother last night and going to school today where a teacher noticed she had a problem seemed almost to take second place. Strange!!!
Hope everyone has a great week ahead and says a prayer for peace.

Bad Dream Repeat

Well last night I had a repeat of a bad dream. This dream was just slightly different but I was trying to get home from somewhere and was on a bus and riding thru town and no one would help and asked me what I was doing there. I was very glad to wake up. It had me upset and scared.
I am glad I don't have this dream too often. But it is a dream and only a dream.

Travel Adventures & Surprises

It is always interesting when you travel to different parts of the country. The sights from the air are so amazing. The colors up north are basic white and you need to go south to get green and brown. In the south you see all the blue swimming pools. There number surprised me. The hills and valleys make for a delightful picture. At night you have the lights making the patterns.
We went to two stores in Austin. In Central Market and Whole Food Store I saw so many surprises.
So many types of coffee and tea. Salt a mundane spice right? NOT! I saw red sea salt and pink chunks of sea salt plus many more kinds. The other spices were there in mass. If it was- it was probably in these stores. I felt like a little child who hadn't been anywhere or seen anything.
The choices of cheese,of vegetables and even fruit nothing like I have seen around here.
And now a few words about the air ports. I was in two small and two large ones. Going thru security was nothing and I personally don't understand all the complaining about it. Dallas needs more boards with info on flights. Chicago needs some transportation for the elderly going from terminal to terminal. There are people willing to help. There are enough places to get food since there isn't too many flights that serve anything but juices,soda or water. There are a great number of places to buy things as reminders of the trip. I like reminders in my head.
I saw one young serviceman sitting on Skylink in Dallas getting ready to go overseas. I told him to stay safe and I would pray for him. And I do! He looked so young.

Back From Texas

Today I came home from Texas. Had a wonderful time visiting with my sis. Eating all the good food her husband made and all the Korean food that my nephew's wife made. It turned cold down there right after I arrived. Thank you John and George for giving me the trip and Thank you Betty,Bob,Kenny&Peggy for making me feel welcomed and loved. More another day. Hi to Max their great cat who gave me a fun time too.

Traveling

I am going traveling for a couple of weeks soon and I am trying to get ready so I won't be blogging. Hope to have some good stories when I come back. TSA and flying alone will be interesting for me. My independence and ability to handle things will be tested. I am trying to have everything ready and right. God will be my only backup but that should be enough for anyone.