I'm still here!

I feel terrible not posting anything, but I've just been in one of those
sort of "out of it" modes - LOL! Let's see... what I've been up to:

1. Reading tons of books at the same time
2. Knitting some dishcloths for my sister as Christmas gifts
3. Stitching on various designs
4. Getting out for my walk each day (well, almost each day)
5. Volunteering for two hours each Tuesday at the library where I used to work
6. Suffering through two days of 100 degree heat with a broken air conditioner! Thank goodness it was fixed quickly! Not quick enough for me, but quicker than I thought it would be!
7. Enjoying the new season of some of the shows I like - White Collar; Memphis Beat, The Glades... and looking forward to more that will be starting soon... The Closer; Rizzoli & Isles; Royal Pains
8. Writing - or trying to write - a children's book. My plan is to self publish it via B & N and the NOOK.... Have to finish it first though!

I will get some pictures on here soon of my stitching and my dishcloths. Since my sister doesn't have a computer, I don't have to worry about her seeing anything!

Ahhhh.... Retirement....!

I've been "retired" for a week now. I'm slowly getting used to it. I keep forgetting that I don't have to go to work! I still find myself getting that "rushing around" feeling - like I have to hurry up and get things done before I go to work - or after I get home. Then I remember... I can sloooowww down - LOL! Here is how my husband and I spent the day. We went to Great Falls and just stood above them and watched the rushing water and felt the cooling breeze. We even saw Great Blue Herons flying around. Some of the younger ones were down near the water - sitting on little rocks - trying to catch the fish as they splashed by! I was going to try and get a picture of them - but since the herons were almost the same color as the rocks and the water, I don't think they would have shown up. But it was fun to watch them! We walked around a bit more (we've been to Great Falls many times over our years of living here), so it was just refreshing our memories.... And then we stopped for lunch. And then we dropped by B & N so I could pick up some books I ordered. Now, I need a nap!

God Bless America.... and our Troops!

My Daddy is a World War II Vet. He turns 85 this July 22nd!

CHCHCHCHANGES....

A good change! After working since I was 18 years old (I'm now 61 and a half), I am finally retiring! This will be my last week of work and I'm beyond excited! I have little things planned for my first few weeks of "no work" .... places I want to go, things I want to do around the house.... After those things are finished, I will then need to sit down and figure out what I might do in this next "chapter in my life".... Any ideas or suggestions?!!

Feeding the Birdies...

and the squirrels... Every morning, I go out and feed the birds and the squirrels. Along with their regular seed, I also throw out crackers and bread (or in other words, junk food for birds). Usually, like this morning, as soon as I start throwing the stuff into the yard, one of the birds will "send out the message". I was laughing this morning, because a blue jay started yelling out - and within a minute, it was like a Disney movie! All kinds of birds zooming in, and 7 or 8 squirrels popping out of nowhere. It is alot of effort each morning to put it all out, including fresh water - winter and summer - rain or shine or snow...., and it gets a bit pricey buying all of the food, but I truly enjoy it. I stand out there for a bit each day, chattering back to all of them.

Happy Marriage Will and Kate!

So many years ago, I remember getting up very early to watch Princess Diana's wedding. Back when I was much younger and had the energy to get up that early. Well, that, plus the fact I was working full-time and had to be at work - so I was up almost that early every morning anyway - LOL! This time around, I decided to get up at my normal time, knowing I could catch recaps of Will and Kate's nuptials. And I was right! I got to see her on the way to the church, getting out of the car, walking down the aisle - Harry and Will's arrival - the exchange of vows - them leaving the church and getting into the carriage for the ride through the crowds! And I saw the "kiss" - both of them. I didn't think I would cry - but I teared up several times - over and over - as I watched the scenes unfold. I kept thinking of how wonderful it was to see all of the people come out to watch them marry - the excitement of the crowd for them - the well-wishes you could just "feel". And I kept thinking of how they are just starting out on their journey... I do so wish that they will be as happy for the rest of their lives together - as they were on this day....

Easter Memories from....

long long ago. My sister and I on various Easter Sundays - dressed in our almost identical outfits. We always wanted to try and be a bit different than the other - so would carry a different purse, or wear a different hat. I'm the shorter one....

HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!!