Parents Day July 24

   
WHERE THERE IS LOVE
Helen Steiner

3. Where there is love the heart is light;
Where there is love the day is bright.
Where there is love there is a song
To help when things are going wrong.

 Love changes darkness into light
And makes the heart take wingless flight.

   
Cliff S. 
UNDERSTANDING LIFE
When one has the perspective to understand:

that life cycles are normal and perpetual,
relentlessly carrying us to our graves;
that we accept our trials and tribulations,
without anguish, bitterness, or resentment;

that we must always seek the good in ourselves,
as well as to observe the good in others;
that we embrace what remains of life's pleasures,
regardless of misfortunes befalling us;

that it is important to be of good cheer;
with acquaintances, strangers, and casual friends;
that it is more important to be ourselves.
when we are in the company of best friends;

that kind words always provide a healing balm,
giving us courage to rise up as eagles;
that our compassion for others is saintly.
satisfying our souls and our creator;

that life's valleys afford valuable insights,
leading the way to the highest mountain tops;
that love for man should equal the love for God.
without reservation for our differences.

that the worth of laughter is beyond measure;
often times, a confirmation of friendship;
that a sense of humor is infectious.
evoking goodwill among friends and strangers;

Only then, can one completely understand
how to enjoy a rich and rewarding life,
in spite of particular circumstances
at any stage of one's unique life cycle.

Cliff S.  ( from old SN)

   

Lonely Boy
(Paul Anka/Joe Dowell)

I'm just a lonely boy, lonely and blue
I'm all alone with nothin' to do
I've got everything you could think of
But all I want is someone to love

Someone, yes, someone to love, someone to kiss
Someone to hold at a moment like this
I'd like to hear somebody say
"I'll give you my love each night and day"

I'm just a lonely boy, lonely and blue
I'm all alone with nothin' to do
I've got everything you could think of
But all I want is someone to love

Somebody, somebody, somebody, please send her to me
I'll make her happy, just wait and see
I've prayed so hard to the heavens above
That I might find someone to love

I'm just a lonely boy, lonely and blue
I'm all alone with nothin' to do ....

 
   
"Don't be pushed by your problems. Be led by your dreams."
-- Ralph Waldo Emerson

All good, Bubble, thank you!  Is that Aviv, sure looks like him. By the expression on your face (unless you have a twin), a special connection with that baby from day one.

I am up late, waiting for the dryer to stop. I do hate new appliances, they don't operate like WE want but insist on thinking for us & doing what those men designers programmed them to do. Both new washer & dryer take twice, maybe 3 times longer than the old ones. Can't make me believe they are more "efficient"!    

Got a lot done outside this morning but heat slowed me down the rest of the day. Tomorrow to be even hotter so must get out early to vac the pool. Weather person talking about records falling this week, many of the records set back in 1954, remember that summer?  I do, had a Civil Service job 20 miles from home, passed the Clerk-typist test but hired because they needed a draftsman & I had 280 hours training as a cardographic draftsman with the Corp of Engineering. That was nothing like (I tried to tell them) the drafting they needed done. Anyway, the job was measuring & creating new blue prints of the Base Supply Building... 280' long, concrete block building with concrete floor and NO air conditioning. It was an oven. The hottest day was 118 degrees. Before the summer was over they got the opening for a draftsman. I was kept busy making charts for "the man at the top" to take on his trips giving speeches before finally getting back to being a clerk typist. I had no idea those hot temperatures broke records here in KS as well as MO.

Dryer buzzed so better go fold clothes & go to bed. Already past midnight. This is the first year since being at this house (33 years) that it hasn't cooled down at night. Wake up at dawn to about 80 degrees so gotta do outside work fast!

Sweet dreams to all, God Bless. Shirley/Tisie

You have a good eye, Shirley 

Good morning...

Busy morning picking up new meds, paint and two new light bulbs for the fridge. Might as well replace two and have them both done while the cover is off.
Folks are to stop in today to look at a  trug later on. Their parents were here the other day to look and now to get the ok from the DD. We have met the nicest people just over these trugs. Some came bearing gifts of maple syrup.

Bubble, I enjoy reading Helen Steiner Rice's poems. I have a few of her books. I would say that is one proud Grandma holding that cutie.

Jane, can you take time to breath today? I am glad you get to enjoy your visit as winter will soon be upon us. (Not soon enough for colder weather for me)

Shirley, I have a love /hate relation going on with my new washer.Why they think they can improve on washers that worked great for years is beyond me. Some control the depth of wather, now we have locking lids. Who in thunder is going to steal your dirty laundry???  As for children crawling in, teach your children not to touch!


Better get on with my day before it heats up too much.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Quote from: Amy on July 15, 2022, 06:51:41 AMSome control the depth of wather, now we have locking lids. Who in thunder is going to steal your dirty laundry???  As for children crawling in, teach your children not to touch!

But, But, - there might be other children around. You wouldn't want them getting stuck in your washer or dryer would you.  Even the Wash-and-Wear cycle, while it might be needed, can be dangerous. And just what right do you have to tell someone else's children what to do.  Don't you realize children shouldn't be expected to learn and be responsible till they are at least 21 and out on their own.
         

Good Morning Everyfriend!  I'm up and attem!  We're doing some laundry today and maybe making a trip to the store.  I don't know if we'll see the kids today or not.  Yesterday, we made a trip to the water park to watch them playing in the water.  It was a pretty neat park and the kids were having a ball!

Tomorrow, Ali, Cindy and I are taking a little trip and I forget where she said we're going but it doesn't really matter.  Just being with them will be good.

BUBBLE, i loved the new opening and I also recognized you in the picture and decided that you were holding your beloved grandson! 

I'm off to help with the chores!  I wish you all a good day...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow!

Good Morning everyone, you allhave beat me here today. I am lazy and slept in. thank you all for being My freind .   so_P_bubble, thanks for the powem it is verry nice.we are getting a light sprinkel from mother nature this morning. I have taken my vitials and sent them in to VA . I have to go eate the morning meal now. and think about grtting the ddy going. Have a great day everyone.

Lloyd

Good morning; blue skies are here but none of the promised rain. Because of the previous heat, which was barely significant, we're told that besides creating fires, it has also caused substantial snowmelt in the Alaska range, which is now causing low-level flooding. However, our temps have dropped ten degrees for today and the coming week.

Jane, how nice you have this fun trip and family, especially with the kids! I'm glad to hear you're enjoying your time with them.

Amy, I had a small taste of your busyness this past week as I constantly found one thing or another always needed yet another trip. And for someone whose phone was an afterthought, I soon realized how vital having one had become.

Bubble said you might like to see my new spice rack and post a photo. The next photo was yesterday's and this morning's blue skies. Now the smoke is back.

https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?msg=220909

Meditation
Katmai National Park, Alaska, USA

Dominance, Romance, Wolves & Cubs | Best of Bear Cam

https://explore.org/livecams/brown-bears/brown-bears-meditation

wow Patricia, I could waste the whole day  watching those bears!

Good morning

Starting out at 50° at the moment and not a cloud in the sky.

Yesterday was interesting with folks stopping in to look at the trugs. Meet some very nice people and one two year old Black Lab. Picked a bean for her and she was so gentle in taking it. While out I did notice the second fox kit playing in the open  across the road.

Working around home today, I had wanted to take Kyle to a car show but he has a Dr appoinment, over the phone right in the middle of the day.

Patricia, that cart has a mulitude of uses, you have a lot of spices! Love your clear blue sky and hope each day brings you closer to having that instead of smoke filled ones.

Bubble I am with you,the bears are very entertaining. I can sit and watch any animal playing about for hours.

Better get on with the day before it becomes unbearable .

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Count me in on the critter watching! I've done my "outside work" for the day so will have breakfast now.  Never enough sleep at night mostly because Tiger thinks I should get up when she is ready for her milk in the morning.

The heat is getting to all the growing plants & trees. First time in my life I've seen a full grown forsythia bush look wilted, even some of the trees are drooping. The sprinkler system is connected to the well but what I hand water comes from the expensive city water. Tree roots grew into the control box for sprinklers in the back so will have to have that tree cut down & roots killed before getting that fixed. Always something. As my father used to say, "the more bells & whistles on anything the more can go wrong"... and that holds true for appliances or anything else!  In the meantime, what should be green in the back is dying of thirst!

On that happy note I'm going to fix my breakfast & may even go back to sleep. Tiger is laying in the pool area guarding it from those crazy birds that think they find a worm in the grass carpet around the pool.    Have a great day where ever you are!

/good Morning Everyfriend!  I'm up, had my breakfast, took the doggies out and then cleaned up after them.  Now I'm ready to take my shower and pack my duffle baf for our trip.  We're leaving when Ali is finished with her morning selling flowers at the Farmers Market!  I'm sure she's going to want a shower when she gets home.  The temp is supposed to reach 104 sometime today.  Thank goodness for A/C! 

I just remembered where it is that we're going this weekend...Eureka Springs!  Supposed to be beautiful there!

I hope you all have a good day...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow. [/b

Good saturday morning everyone!

the cams are fun to watch and give us a reality that
many never can see.   

It is going to be warm here on the rocky coast
of maine but not HOT HOT HOT,  for which I
am very grateful.      I surel enjoy the cooler warm
weather.     I hope it lasts. 

Have a good weekend,  everyone!

Sandy

Good morning..Sandy was you the one that commented on cremation and marble urns...I'm trying to help a friend who is try8 g to decide....thanks CC

Yes Cotton candy!

I got mine on amazon.

Deering Moments Carerra Grey Marble Custom Engraved Cremation Memorial Urn for Human Ashes Adult Size - Large

Deering Moments Carerra Grey Marble Custom Engraved Cremation Memorial Urn for Human Ashes Adult Size - Large
Brand: Deering Moments

$179.95

thank you

I am having such a hard time getting in here to post. All of my ways I normally come in seem to not work for me anymore.  🤷 It could be operator error🤷

We have had a couple of days to just take it easy and collect our thoughts.  I still can not believe my dad is gone, but I am at peace knowing he would not want to be in any care home😩😩

I have attempted to contact and still living friends and relatives to let them know of dad's passing, but was only able to reach one living relative his age.  She was very confused and it wasn't a pleasant conversation 😩😩

Everyone wants to know when the burial service will be, and they do not realize we have to get his cremains and death certificates before we can get him back to Colorado for his service😩

I am going to post this and make sure I am in the right spot.

More later 🦋
Jenny

Denver - Your post is here OK. Any troubles you've had are probably due to being upset with life's events. Take care of yourself - don't worry about us. Slowly things will calm down. We'll all still be here.

Good evening everyone, Denver Jenney . I do not want to do any upset, but I want to tell you I know of the up set you are sxperincring and greaf, hope what I am going to say is in good fath. I lost my father when i was very young by muder. my mother god took her when he was ready, that was eaisr but still hurt and nissed verymuch,we lost our oldest son with a train car accedent, he had a little s10 chivey pickup truck. with a full 30gallon gas tank full of gas. and some gas cans in the bed It. it cought fire instantly he was killed out right,but his boddie was burnt so bad that wh hade to have a closed casket furnial. time heals all wounds, my pain is not as bad I am not crying as I write this to you, but still Pain. Jeff was kiled in 06. pray to god for realife will help.

Lloyd

Jenny, I am so glad you checked in tonight, been concerned with yours & Bob's health and believe the stress of all we go through when someone special dies, can push us over the edge into worse/more serious health complications.

Like Rick says, slow down, he is good at these computer problems & I'm sure can help you find you way back to normal. When my brother died about 2 years ago (also in his 90s) it was the start of Covid but the cousins his age couldn't come even though there was a funeral with full military honors. A month later nobody had "open" funerals and now most of us recognize that most services (that I'm aware of) are for immediate family only or delayed until another date.

We had an unexpected problem because the doctor that was to sign Cas' death certificate had moved his office and the funeral director didn't realize so a week delay until they discovered the papers went to the wrong address and funeral director "hand carried" the papers to that office and the process started. It seemed to take forever and all right here in the same city. All you can do is check now & then to see what stage the funeral home is in, they work at their own pace. Hopefully all the decisions been made so you don't need to make last minute choices. 

Cas never wanted to talk about what he wanted, except cremation, so it was all up to me & the kids approved. He wanted his ashes scattered but I told the kids "everyone deserves a marker to show they had a life". So his cremains are in a mausoleum, I bought the joining niche for mine & even the matching urn so my kids don't have to worry about that.

Do take care of yours & Bob's needs, that's what your father would want for you. Try to relax, it does take time as most of us can tell you. When your life settles down, if you haven't already, time to make yours & Bob's plans.

By the way, Sandy, I checked out the link you posted and much nicer urns than what I found in my search. Even when we know someone doesn't have long, we/I put off making those plans so I was in shock during my search.

Time for bed & still need to shower & wash my hair. Already told Google to "set the alarm for 5:00am".... not ever enough time for sleep.  God Bless & Watch Over All