Terri & Miss Meliss we need to get together. I have just the opposite problems, I have to buy a bigger size for the bottoms and the tops fall off me. I can never buy 2 pies outfits because of that.
Just peeking in...I have absolutely NOTHING to say...no pearls of wisdom to share, no stories to tell, and certainly no tales of heroic derring-do from the diet/exercise front!
Hmmmm...not much activity going on in here right now is there? I just thought I'd peak in and say hello.
I'm attaching a picture of my new kitten....
My kitten is SUCH a crazy animal! She's so demanding..she's been mewing all morning for more food but she isn't going to get any until later! She'll inhale a huge bowl of food, then jump onto the back of my chair and bat my shoulders with her paws. In case any of you want to know, I got a nine month old "kitten" a few weeks ago. Her name is Lady Sassafras, but lately we've just been calling her 'fat cat' . She's doubled clawed on all her paws, and on her left back foot, she has SEVEN toes. I always wanted to get a cat with a personality...boy did I
She's also too fat to curl up like a normal cat (i think)..so she lays on her back with her feet extending into four quadrants.
Several times my daughter had telephoned to say, "Mother, you must come see the daffodils before they are over." I wanted to go, but it was a two-hour drive from Laguna to Lake Arrowhead. "I will come next Tuesday," I promised, a little reluctantly, on her third call.
Next Tuesday dawned cold and rainy. Still,I had promised, and so I drove there. When I finally walked into Carolyn's house and hugged and greeted my
grandchildren, I said, "Forget the daffodils, Carolyn! The road is invisible in the clouds and fog, and there is nothing in the world except you and these children that I want to see bad enough to drive another inch!"
My daughter smiled calmly and said, "We drive in this all the time, Mother."
"How far will we have to drive?"
"Just a few blocks," Carolyn said. "I'll drive. I'm used to this. It's all right, Mother, I promise. You will never forgive yourself if you miss this experience."
After about twenty minutes, we turned onto a small gravel road and I saw a small church. On the far side of the church, I saw a hand lettered sign that read, "Daffodil Garden." We got out of the car and each took a child's hand, and I followed Carolyn down the path. Then, we turned a corner of the path, and I looked up and gasped. Before me lay the most glorious sight. It looked as though someone had taken a great vat of gold and poured it down over the mountain peak and slopes. The flowers were planted in majestic, swirling patterns - great ribbons and swaths of deep orange, white, lemon yellow, salmon pink, saffron, and butter yellow. Each different-colored variety was planted as a group so that it swirled and flowed like its own river with its own unique hue.
There were five acres of flowers. "But who has done this?" I asked Carolyn.
"It's just one woman," Carolyn answered. "She lives on the property. That's her home." Carolyn pointed to a well kept A-frame house that looked small and modest in the midst of all that glory. We walked up to the house. On the patio, we saw a poster. "Answers to the questions I Know You Are Asking" was the headline.
The first answer was a simple one. "50,000 bulbs," it read.
The second answer was, "One at a time, by one woman. Two hands, two feet, and very little brain."
The third answer was, "Began in 1958."
There it was, The Daffodil Principle. For me, that moment was a life-changing experience. I thought of this woman, whom I had never met, who, more than
forty years before, had begun - one bulb at a time - to bring her vision of beauty and joy to an obscure mountaintop. Still, just planting one bulb at a time, year after year, had changed the world.
This unknown woman had forever changed the world in which she lived. She had created something of indescribable magnificence, beauty, and inspiration.
The principle her daffodil garden taught is one of the greatest lessons. Work toward our goals and desires one step at a time - often just one baby-step at a time - and learning to love the doing; learning to use the accumulation of time. When we multiply tiny pieces of time with small increments of daily
effort, we too will find we can accomplish magnificent things.
We can change the world.
"It makes me sad in a way," I admitted to Carolyn. "What might I have accomplished if I had thought of a wonderful goal thirty-five or forty years ago and had worked away at it 'one bulb at a time' through THE DAFFODIL PRINCIPLE all those years."
My daughter summed up the message of the day in her usual direct way. "Start tomorrow," she said. "It's so pointless to think of the lost hours of yesterdays. The way to make learning a lesson of celebration instead of a
cause for regret is to only ask, "How can I put this to use today?"
So, stop waiting...
Until your car or home is paid off
Until you get a new car or home
Until your new job comes along
Until your kids leave the house
Until you go back to school
Until you finish school
Until you lose 10 lbs.
Until you gain 10 lbs.
Until you get married
Until you get a divorce
Until you have kids
Until you retire
Until summer
Until spring
Until winter
Until fall
Until you die...
There is no better time than right now to be happy.
Happiness is a journey, not a destination
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DH went with me to the 8 am WW meeting. There was a huge crowd and he was a little overwhelmed. More so when he stepped on the scale. He's gained 40 pounds since he quit smoking almost 4 years ago. I pointed out - it could be worse. He sat through the meeting and looked like he was even listening. I was up 3 pounds btw. I wasn't happy but I'm not surprised given what we've been eating and how swollen my hands are today. I promised that I will make a big cheat sheet to hang on the fridge. We've agreed to go to WI every other Saturday and to put away the home scale.
We didn't have time for him to sit through orientation as we had to get to the boat dealership and get the boat. We brought it home for the neighbors to oooh and aaah. Then we learned how to put the cover on in the wind and hauled it off to the storage place. We'll be anxious for a warm, calm day.
I'm going to read a bit and have a nap. Then it will be time to get up and get this house put back together. Its nice today buts its a windy day so it makes it feel much cooler.
Anyone taking Crestor for cholesterol? DH's doctor changed him from Lipitor to Crestor. We were out with DH's cousins and one pulled out an article about how Crestor has caused deaths and/or kidney damage even at low-dosages. I told DH that he's not taking one more pill and he can tell his doc on Tuesday that no way, no how is he continuing to take it. He thinks the doc won't like that but I don't care. Would the doc prefer to have a big lawsuit slapped on him? All the more reason for DH to get his health improved.
Hey Chickadees!
Happy Saturday! It's been a nice day so far. I am feeling much better today and DH is still penguin walking around, but feeling ok. I had to take my little Charlee to the vet for shots! She did ok, but was so squirmy I couldn't hold her - I was scared of hurting her so I had the assistant hold her. Then we went to PetSmart and stocked up on some needed supplies. Then I came home to clean this filthy house. I just spent 3 hours vacuuming and dusting, doing counters and whatnot! And that wasn't all of it. Luckily one night this week I did the upstairs bathrooms. Phew - how can two people and 3 dogs make such a mess - actually, I know how --- 3 dogs!!! It's mostly dog hair. Anyway, it's spick and span now!!!! I wish I could find a good reliable person to clean for me a couple times a month. Last year I used a chain company that had reasonable prices but stole $ from me. Yesterday I called another place and they want $154 every two weeks! Yikes!!! So, I guess I will continue cramming the cleaning somewhere in my schedule. Sorry, didn't mean for that to turn into a cleaning rant!
2cute - No, I didn't see the special on the sextuplets - although I would have loved it. Don't worry - no chance of me having that many. Since we are doing IVF the Dr. will only transfer 2 embryos. Chances of more than one are slim, actually chances of 1 are only about 40%, but we are hopeful. There was a recent story of one woman having 4 --- transfered 2 embryos and each split into identical twins! Yikes!
Thin - Oh, I am so happy that you and Susie had such a nice time! Remind me why she isn't around anymore - computer problems? That dessert sounded heavenly (both of them)!
Lucky - Raking, shoveling, oh my.....
Melissa - Cute Kitty!
Kat - Loved the Daffodil Principle. Thank you for sharing!!!
Terri - That is great that you have DH going to WW with you --- Good for both of you!!! My DH (and I) have been slacking off lately with everything, but we are on the slow road back to getting on track!
Well, I think it's time for a break. I am thinking about getting comfy on the couch and watching a movie!
Have a great Day! I'm sure I'll catch up with you later!!!
Anyone notice the new post icons? I think they are cute and fresh looking!
HI guys.. I can't see any kittys. Just a black box on my screen.
I just stopped in for a minute to read. I still have my grandbabies. We went to a bunch of garage sales this morning. I bought me a small school desk that I have wanted for a long time. I have a medium size one... but I wanted the small one... and finally found one today at a church garage sale.
I can't stay... the girls are wanting my attention. I just had to sneak a peek.
Hey..can't stay too long...it's been a good day for food....I always lose my appetite when i'm having relationship trouble. my boyfriend of two years says that he wants to see other people for a while. it's rather upsetting...
irying to recover from a all niter at the casino ....only good thing i forget to eat. that is the only thing that can do that! being diabetic is not good my blood sugar really falls. yesterday was beautiful here and today cold and windy.
miss meliss= love your cat. i really miss mine .he had leukemia hopefully will get another.
barb...so glad things are progressing. take care.
2cute have fun with your grandchildren.
terri... a scooter!!i have been wanting one. what kind do you have?
hi thin.... your job sounds so fun!
Hi everyone! Just checking in as a batch of my auctions end. I was out at the theatre today being a "showgirl". Honey didn't want to stay and see a movie, said we had too much to do. Said we could tomorrow, 'cept it's race day and he won't be there with me. I have the urge to bail on the theatre (too bad I can't) and go shopping! I haven't been shopping (other than my "special" kind ) in such a long time!
Lucky: I'm not the only one that's busy. Look at you going into raking, mowing and gardening season. Whew, you wear me out! * I agree, this does look more like sleeping.
Barbg: I'm with you, I have to buy bigger bottoms, but I end up buying bigger than I need tops so they'll fit over my bottom. At least if you're built the opposite way, your tops drape nice from your shoulders. With me, they're hanging off the shoulders, just to accomodate the hips.
Katrina: GREAT story. I had heard it before, but it's just what I needed NOW!!!
Terri: Glad hubby made the commitment to go to WW with you. That will be a real PLUS to your program. I wish mine would just think about reading the literature.
Barb: Glad you're up and around and feeling better. Hope hubby is on the mend too. Boy, adds insult (getting cut on "down there") to injury (getting it infected), doesn't it? YIKES! Glad you are both doing better. CONGRATS on the biopsy results. That's wonderful!
Melissa: I'm so sorry to hear that about the boyfriend. But ya know, I'll tell ya a little story. Way back when (in ancient times ) when I was young and dating, my boyfriend said the same thing. "We're getting too serious." "I want to finish college." "I think it would be best if we dated other people." Well, ok, I thought (and yes, it hurt) but I figured fine, I'll make the best of it. Long story short (I know, too late) I dated other guys. He would drive by my house at night and I'd be sitting on the porch with someone else. He didn't like it. We got back together. We got MORE serious. He finished school. We got married. And it's now almost 28 years later. What's that saying, something like .....if you love something set it free. That's how you know it's true love. [[[hugs]]]
2cute: You must be a busy beaver with the little ones again. DS taking advantage again? Hope to talk to you soon.
Pat: It's good to see you! Since you said the only good thing about the casino was you forgot to eat, I'm guessing you didn't win???
Mary: Are you still hanging out here? I think of you often and wonder "how goes it with you?"
Well, I hate to say it, but I can't see a kitty either. Somebody must be seeing her.
It's almost 1:00 AM again and I'm going to hit the keyboard again soon if I don't get off of here. You all have a good one. I'll talk with you later. Love you bunches!
. She's doubled clawed on all her paws, and on her left back foot, she has SEVEN toes. I always wanted to get a cat with a personality...boy did I 
Just a black box on my screen. 
Just checking in as a batch of my auctions end. I was out at the theatre today being a "showgirl". Honey didn't want to stay and see a movie, said we had too much to do. 
) in such a long time!
) when I was young and dating, my boyfriend said the same thing. "We're getting too serious." "I want to finish college." "I think it would be best if we dated other people." Well, ok, I thought (and yes, it hurt) but I figured fine, I'll make the best of it. Long story short (I know, too late) I dated other guys. He would drive by my house at night and I'd be sitting on the porch with someone else. He didn't like it. We got back together. We got MORE serious. He finished school. We got married. And it's now almost 28 years later. What's that saying, something like .....if you love something set it free. That's how you know it's true love. [[[hugs]]]
you bunches!
