A late start this morning found me walking in the rain. Someone in the neighborhood asked earlier this week to walk in the park with me today and asked if I could wait until about 8:45 instead of my usual early start. Temps were supposed to be in the 50s this a.m. so I agreed. My so-called "friend" didn't show up and didn't bother to call so I left alone about 9:20. By then a light drizzle had begun, but I missed my walk yesterday and didn't want to miss today too and I went anyway If anyone asks to accompany me again, it will be on my schedule or not at all!
Even in the rain Piedmont is an interesting place to be. Other people were there too, mostly with their dogs this morning. I saw the usual gaggle of geese, ducks, squirrels, and a tiny chipmunk darted by so fast I wasn't sure what it was until I turned around and finally spotted him/her. Caterers where setting up under a tent big enough for a revival meeting. I guess neither rain or whatever won't put a damper on a wedding. A huge generator was running wide open so it looks as though they had all the bases covered. Better them than me!
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Ego Boost?
It's not been a great day for personal news but at least I started it with an ego boost. Sort of.
I was just out of Atlanta on I-75 headed to Macon early this morning when a tractor-trailer rig pulled up beside me. He tooted his horn lightly and I wasn't sure why until I looked down. I wasn't aware until then that my skirt had slid quite high up my legs. From my vantage point, I could not see him at all but apparently he was getting a good view. He obviously could not see me well enough to tell my age or he was desperate because he pulled up beside me and blew the horn again.
I tugged my skirt down as much as I could without stopping the car in the middle of the interstate but he started riding my bumper, trying to pull up beside me again. Finally, I found an opening and shot the gas to my little car and managed to put some distance and several cars between us. Even though he couldn't see more than he would have had I been wearing shorts, I was grateful that at least my undies weren't showing!
I was just out of Atlanta on I-75 headed to Macon early this morning when a tractor-trailer rig pulled up beside me. He tooted his horn lightly and I wasn't sure why until I looked down. I wasn't aware until then that my skirt had slid quite high up my legs. From my vantage point, I could not see him at all but apparently he was getting a good view. He obviously could not see me well enough to tell my age or he was desperate because he pulled up beside me and blew the horn again.
I tugged my skirt down as much as I could without stopping the car in the middle of the interstate but he started riding my bumper, trying to pull up beside me again. Finally, I found an opening and shot the gas to my little car and managed to put some distance and several cars between us. Even though he couldn't see more than he would have had I been wearing shorts, I was grateful that at least my undies weren't showing!
Monday, May 11, 2009
I knew I was in trouble when I saw the Home Depot receipt
I got a handheld Dirt Devil for Mother's Day. Definitely been married too long...
Sunday, May 10, 2009
P.S. to Choices
I forgot to say Son #1 brought over a bouquet of a dozen flowers with greenery and other flowers mixed in. My bad!
Choices
I've had a nice weekend, an extended one if you count starting Thursday with going out to dinner with Son #1 and Friday with Thirtysomething, Son #2, Big Sister and Little Bit. All that attention and a long trip yesterday has me ready to rest a bit though. I was so tired last night that I overslept and was late for church this morning.
The "don't-go" demon might have won out but the "go" angel tapped my shoulder a little harder and I scrambled around to get dressed so as not to be any later than I already was. Son #1 invited me for brunch and Thirtysomething invited me to join them and her in-laws for lunch and a day at the zoo. Hmm. A hot day at the zoo or brunch at a nice restaurant. Tough choice. After soul searching for at least 30 seconds, I chose the restaurant.
It was a great day though. Sunday School, then a wonderful brunch at One Midtown Kitchen with Son #1. I chose fresh fruit, an excellent breakfast pizza, and a Margarita in lieu of dessert. As if the fantastic food was not enough, the server presented each mother with a rose when they brought the check. Very nice indeed. I know I have to buckle down and get the rest of my English journal written up before I get a return visit in June. More as soon as I get it ready.
The "don't-go" demon might have won out but the "go" angel tapped my shoulder a little harder and I scrambled around to get dressed so as not to be any later than I already was. Son #1 invited me for brunch and Thirtysomething invited me to join them and her in-laws for lunch and a day at the zoo. Hmm. A hot day at the zoo or brunch at a nice restaurant. Tough choice. After soul searching for at least 30 seconds, I chose the restaurant.
It was a great day though. Sunday School, then a wonderful brunch at One Midtown Kitchen with Son #1. I chose fresh fruit, an excellent breakfast pizza, and a Margarita in lieu of dessert. As if the fantastic food was not enough, the server presented each mother with a rose when they brought the check. Very nice indeed. I know I have to buckle down and get the rest of my English journal written up before I get a return visit in June. More as soon as I get it ready.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Sweet Things
Moments that make you glad you had children:
When the elder daughter looks at her little sister and says "I don't want to grow up and get married! I never want to leave you and live in a different house...I know! Let's get married! Will you marry me when we grow up?" and the little one nods eagerly.
When your girls are taking a bath and the older one says "Say your prayers, Peter Pan!" (they received the DVD for Easter) and the little one puts her hands together and prays "Bless us O Lord, for these thy gifts...," the prayer we use at mealtime.
The older daughter says "I wish we could fly to Neverland, but it's very far from here. But it's very close to England, maybe we could go if we visit there!"
When the elder daughter looks at her little sister and says "I don't want to grow up and get married! I never want to leave you and live in a different house...I know! Let's get married! Will you marry me when we grow up?" and the little one nods eagerly.
When your girls are taking a bath and the older one says "Say your prayers, Peter Pan!" (they received the DVD for Easter) and the little one puts her hands together and prays "Bless us O Lord, for these thy gifts...," the prayer we use at mealtime.
The older daughter says "I wish we could fly to Neverland, but it's very far from here. But it's very close to England, maybe we could go if we visit there!"
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Birthdays
I've reached the conclusion that the only thing important about birthdays after you pass 30 or 40 is that you don't stop having them!
Today has been good so far though. I walked in the park early this morning so I could see the baby Canadian geese, had several emails wishing me happy birthday, plus some sweet telephone calls. Son number one is taking me to dinner tonight and am meeting Thirtysomething for lunch tomorrow. Also got some cards yesterday and today.
I confess to being slack this week so I have to get busy on the rest of my journal articles, plus clearing out some stuff I'm not using. I want to get all this finished before my guest arrives so I can have plenty of free time then. I'll paste the next article here when I finish checking it. I haven't taken time to figure out how to paste photos yet but promise to do that soon too.
Today has been good so far though. I walked in the park early this morning so I could see the baby Canadian geese, had several emails wishing me happy birthday, plus some sweet telephone calls. Son number one is taking me to dinner tonight and am meeting Thirtysomething for lunch tomorrow. Also got some cards yesterday and today.
I confess to being slack this week so I have to get busy on the rest of my journal articles, plus clearing out some stuff I'm not using. I want to get all this finished before my guest arrives so I can have plenty of free time then. I'll paste the next article here when I finish checking it. I haven't taken time to figure out how to paste photos yet but promise to do that soon too.
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