What about....???

What about..... this file I keep on my computer? It is a file I have labeled "daily inspirations", it has quotes and sayings that I started keeping way back in 2000. I was never sure why I kept these but I have decided that I'm gonna share. I'll post them on days when my creative writing dial doesn't turn up all the way to high.

Some of these will be funny, some insightful, others will be motivating while some will bring tears to your eyes. I will take them from the file as they are - in no special order.

So with that...........

Next on the list -

I'm looking forward to looking back on all this.

What about..... this weather!

Guess where I had my coffee this morning..........That's right,

ON THE DOCK!  Ice is out - as of last night.  So the first part of the dock went in this morning!

Don't ya love the reflections!

So, what is it about that first Spring morning having coffee on the dock watching the dogs look at the water, look back at us, look at the water, look back at us......  I think Piper wanted to try out her swimming legs again, and Winnie, well, she disappeared as soon as she saw the camera - as usual -   Anyway, it makes everything feel new again.  Time to get out the flip-flops and......... 

Gotta go,  Jeff put the rest of the dock in this afternoon and ya know what that means............Yes, you do...........c'mon, you know.............. Right!    Martini's on the Dock!!  Happy Spring!



What about...... another first!

It's official and I can now say it..........

I'm gonna be a grandmother!!!!

Ain't that a slap in the 50 year old face!    Oscah, as we so loving refer to it (doesn't Oscah sound better than It?  see, it works) should be arriving on-stage in July  (July 20th if you want to be a little more precise).  He'll be on stage but, oh baby, I'll be the one doing the baby dance!

We'll soon be placing our bets - mine is July 15th and he'll probably weight 8 lbs. 4 oz. but my dream last night says 9 lbs. 3 oz.

I'm am excited, in case you couldn't tell.  There are some many things about this that are exciting....

My baby is having her first baby and all the things she will get to experience.  I've all ready told her, "sleep now! cause now you can"

The sweet baby smell - I said sweet smell
The sour baby smell - Ya know what that one is.
Baby noises - all those noises, even the crying is a joy to hear. (ask me about that one later, say, August)
Watching a sleeping baby - is there anything better.
Rocking baby to sleep.
The clapping and cheering for life's little accomplishments like, burping and, well, ya know, the other end noise, smiling, rolling over, sitting up............


So, what is it about being called a grandmother tha,t well, almost makes my heart skip a beat - oh-  that's my heart doing the baby dance!!!

What about......50

A little update on the 50th year of firsts!!

As I said earlier I have turned 50  and I want this year to be a year of first things - things I've never done before - push myself outside the box - a little.

I started a little early and already have a few under my belt - damn belt's tight, yet another thing to conquer in the 50th year - get that belt a little less snug.  Anyway, my list so far....

For the first time I.....

Went to a smoke shop and was taken into the back room - and bought a cigar - not for me  -  I said pus myself outside the box a little not enter a new box!

Went to listen to a band and was given a shot from a stranger for "helping push in her chair" and I drank it!  Don't worry I watch them pour it, I was standing next to the bartender - of course! Where else would one stand?

And, I went for a swim on New Years Day.  Okay, it was more like wadding and splashing, but that was the biggest hole we could get in the ice.  Just so ya' know, my son-in-law (now that still sounds funny,  I should say, Flippah)  went ice fishing that morning!

The us New Year's day!  Not sure if this was before or after!

So, what is it about pushing that envelope or stepping outside the box of one's personal self that opens up doors, builds self esteem, and makes me feel like I could conquer anything.......I feel like wearing big girl panties all the time!!  I promise I'll purchase more than 1 pair and wash often...........But, will they start wearing thin if I wear them all the time????