Good Sunday Morning!
My beloved Grandmother's favorite part of the year was spring and it was extra nice for her when our time sprang forward and she could enjoy another hour of day light. I also remember her taking a few dollars to splurge on Easter Lilly plants. Cherished memories indeed.
This week is our school spring break, and this one is mine. I plan to take the time to spring clean the house and garage - and prep the deck area for new plants. I may, just possibly find some pansies to plant for the early spring. I love clean and organized - and neither resemble my place at the moment. I have promised myself if I accomplish this, I will find a housekeeper to start cleaning immediately. I am going back to school again (University of KY) and honestly won't have the time. I get stressed if my place is not clean or organized - so I am looking forward to some serious stress reduction! LOL
Mooz: My dear friend, I so very well understand you sadness at the most difficult time. Do know that your Mother is so appreciative of all that you have done and continue to do when she needs you the very most. You are a wonderful daughter, and she has been blessed by your care and continued love and comfort. Your family shall remain in my prayers. I have no doubt we are in God's hands.
Nita: Do be careful about checking out your insurance policy coverage when you are considering a move. When my Grandmother moved from Virginia to Kentucky she lost her premium coverage with Blue Cross Blue Shield due to "high use of insurance" and according to Blue Cross Blue Shield *of Kentucky* she did not "qualify" for the premium or better insurance policy she had carried for her entire life in Virginia. Same company, different state. Who would have thought? I looked into finding a teaching job there and moving back to Virginia with her as I knew this was surely a poverty sentence for her much sooner than anyone expected. I think it is really good to be closer to those you love, and it is worth the extra effort and time to make sure the transition is a comfortable one for both you and Gene.
OneDay: Way To Go!!!
Losing 4 pounds is awesome. I think SB is pretty close to the WW plan actually. It is a little more focused on complex carbs, and that is a good thing. Rocky is going to a new groomer tomorrow. It is the person at my vets office. I did talk to the groomer and only spoke about the fact that these emails were going around - not bringing up the accusations. But knowing that Rocky did come back with a cut that could have been serious last month (by his eye) and that several times he has definately appeared sedated when I get him home - I have thought twice about going there. Also... it just occured to me, they have never checked for pet vaccinations either. I don't want Rocky bathed in areas with dogs that may be card carrying members with a garden variety of kanine disorders! Bless his heart - I hope this groomer is a go for us. I had him bathed there before I picked him up in January (while I was out of state at my dad's funeral) and he looked great just from the bath - evidently the shampoo they used was a good one for his coat. Anyway... wish us luck.
Shad: You are funny! My Grandmother use to have a plaque hanging on her kitchen utility board that said: "If you are so damn smart, why aren't you rich?" I kept a small ceramic container that said: "The road to a friends home is never long." Speaking of which, how is your next vacation planning coming? Long days should be illegal, huh? I've decided I am not cooking dinner if I have worked 10 or more hours. Do know I did not cook at all last week. It is a tad more expensive, but I can now find healthy take out. My latest healthy take out surprise is a poached salmon salad with lots of dark greens, sundried tomatoes, chopped red onions, capers and a pecan crust on the top of the salmon - served with a vinegarette. Just say YUM! So long days appear to be a part of our lives in this day and age - we need to find ways to adapt.
CatLover: How are you girl? I went to a book launch Friday evening after school. It was the first time I have ever attended anything like this. It was so cool. One of my good friends has a sister that just had her first Christian fiction novel published. The name of the book is "Just As I Am" and her name is Virginia Smith. There were wonderful hordevoures and drinks, a short speech and reading, and then her book signing. She has a contract for a 2nd book by another publisher "Murder By Mushrooms". Isn't that funny! Her current publisher is waiting for sales numbers to sign her for a 2nd book. It may be his loss. I bought a copy to send to my niece that is a freshman in high school. She is an avid reader, and I would love to be the one to expose her to Christian literture. I had it signed to her, and there is a CD rom with authors notes and questions. I forgot to mention - I ate NONE of the food there, other than one bite of a pineapple square with a square of cheese on the bottom of it - try this it is heavenly! I passed up both white and dark chocolate dipped strawberries, petifores from a local bakery, bourbon balls from a local candy factory and oodles of calories. It felt wonderful to have control. What have you been up to lately? Are you doing any writing at the moment?
I'm going to check out a gymn for women in our town. Stay tuned! I need to make this change for me...
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