The Reveal!

A little while ago I told you that I had written a Halloween poem a long time ago, and my friend (who is now in the cross-stitch designing business) charted it up. I just finished stitching it last week! I sent it back to her - she framed it and photographed it and now it is for up for viewing and for sale! I hope you enjoy it. You can see it by clicking on this link!

http://ofgenerationspast.blogspot.com/

Kids Say Some Cute Things....

As some of you know, I work at the library (reshelving the books). Wednesday, a school group came in with their teacher. She told them which sections they were allowed in on that visit. Non-fiction was not allowed... Well, two cute little boys were looking for "riddle books". They asked me where they were. I said, well, the only ones I know of are in the non-fiction section. They asked if I could get them for them. I said, um, no... I think I heard your teacher say you couldn't have books from that section today. So then they walked away. A few minutes later, they were back. They asked, well, do you have any "real" books that have riddles that aren't in the non-fiction section - LOL! I got the librarian... she found them some... and they were thrilled.

Remembering....

Where were you when the world stopped turning...

I remember where I was. I was sitting on the couch, watching Regis... and then the words... we interrupt your normally scheduled programming. I saw the planes and the towers with my eyes, but my mind could not compute it. And still can't...even after all of these years have gone by.
I remember watching tv for days and weeks afterwards. I remember crying and crying, until I could cry no more. And then crying some more. I remember how quiet it was everywhere you went, out and about... like the world had pushed the "mute" button.

I want to always remember each and every one of those people who lost their lives that terrible day - and I want to remember and keep in my heart - all of the people who lost them....

Visits, Excitement, Lovely Weather....

My parents just left yesterday morning after a visit here at my home. They arrived on the 3rd around 2:30. Over the days they were here, we shopped, walked alot (while shopping), ate tons of food. Good thing we walked alot....

The weather while they were here was great! Not too hot.... a nice cooling breeze blowing each day. On Sunday, we went to my favorite town of Occoquan and walked along the dock looking over the water. It was just a really pretty day to be there - many other people agreed with us. That place was hoppin by the time we got in our car! Good thing we had arrived early and found a good parking place and beat the crowds for lunch! We were just finishing up our sandwiches and soup and the line was almost out the door....

My Mom suffers from dementia, so has problems with her memory and with repeating herself over and over. My Dad has problems hearing. So at times, it was a real laugh riot! I mean that in a good way!! It got so crazy at times, I was just laughing out loud.

I'm always a bit sad when they leave. It is a bit overwhelming to have extra people in the house when you are used to it just being you and your husband - but it always seems so much emptier - and lonelier - when they are gone.... And with my parents getting older - it gets harder and harder each year to watch them drive away down the street.

The excitement!! In 1994, I wrote a Halloween poem for fun. Now my friend, who I've been helping with her cross-stitch business by stitching some of the models - has charted it up for me! I'm in the process of stitching it. When it is done, she will put it up for sale on her website! I can't wait to show it to you in a couple of weeks or so!! Be on the look-out!
Until next time I yak at you all - take care....