Mein Groben Schnabel

I have a bad habit of getting tooooo involved (sometimes).....like when it comes to one of my sister's.  We are all getting 'A Little Long In The Tooth', so to speak, and I don't have as many ailments as she....so, there's that.  And, her husband has a few aches & pains that need to be 'googled', so I can offer my two cents on his 'condition'.....I know she is very capable of taking care of her own affairs, but everything seems to be traveling in slow motion and it is like an itch I can't reach!  Sometimes I'm a Spiritual Forgetter....let me get back on track.  Amen.

Childhood Friendship

My Lauren called me Friday to give me a 'heads up' that she was bringing a friend by on Saturday, to see her old 'Tree House'.......'just to let you know, taotao, so you won't be sittin' around in your underware'.......(when Vicki & John bought these acres years ago, John built a huge tree house for Brittany & Lauren)......So, even tho it was a cold, build a roaring fire, stay home, kind of day, I did get dressed early, fix my hair & apply some make up........Vicki arrives for coffee, conversation, & to pick up Rileigh Shea. (Vicki was in on the surprise) A couple hours go by, there's a tap on the door & in walks Lauren with a young man behind her. Instantly, I saw the face of her best childhood friend, Garrett ! I was shocked to see his handsome face on a 6'4" frame. They were inseparable from around ages 4 to 8 or nine, when Garrett moved to Edmond.

They went out & climbed the ladder where they used to play in that old tree house.
I think John spent the nite with them up there right before Garrett moved away. I think both of them had only OSU gear in their closets...bwahahaha. I was afraid Lauren would NEVER outgrow that wardrobe! I've always secretly thought they could be a great romantic story........if not, @least their friendship has re-connected into something other than fb......they were on their way to a movie..............

Ashamed of Myself

So....I think one of my last posts was regarding Procrastination...............................

It is now eleven days into 2015.  I decided to re-start this Blog, however, I've been locked out of my account!   It has taken me several days to figure out my my email/password combination.  Now that I'm on a roll, I'll put on my Do Better hat and get this thing going.  I'm into facebook, but this blog is more intimate and personal.  My Vicki & grand daughters will appreciate this more....they like my personal silly 'stories'.

Dream, Dream, Dream....All You Have To Do, Is Dream

I think this title was actually a song from my era, the 1950's.  Ahhhhhh, the '40's and '50's!   Anyone growing up during this time frame, is absolutely blessed!  Beyond blessed!

Anyway, about dreams....they are absolutely wonderful, in my own humble opinion.   You can travel anywhere your sub-conscious takes you, and, I absolutely look forward to it, each and every night.


Last nite I went on a journey that was a little confusing.  However, it included my good friend Katy & her good friend, Richard.  It included Mike Schuminsky, Mr. Perez, and a group of women I can not identify.  I knew their names, however, the names did not match their bodies!  How strange is that?....very....and, most were quite out of character......I don't understand the meaning of that, but there has to be a message in there somewhere.


It was a compilation of work, deceit, secrecy, new beginnings, coming to terms, and endings.


Well, that kinda sums up life, doesn't it?

I'm grateful that my morals have had a tune up.     amen.

PROCRASTINATE: TO PUT OFF TO A LATER DATE

OK, I admit that I am probably one of the biggest procrastinators, however, I'm now trying to change all that.

I decided a few years ago that I would write a blog....to leave some of my thoughts, and personal excursions, for my grand daughters to find.

Well, it has been four or five years since this decision, and, not much has been posted!  So, now we are beginning 2012.  I'll put on my 'DO BETTER HAT'

We closed the year 2011 @G'ma Sara's & Papa's house.....as, we always do,  on Christmas Day!

Everyone brings a 'covered dish' to accent the meat dish.  Jeff & papa have the cooking task.  This year, we had brisket  & ham.  As usual, the meal and company, were delicious.  Everybody's 'covered dishes', were very tasty.


We play 'Dirty Santa', for all the 'adults', which is always great fun, (for most).....just sayin'...  The children 'draw names'...and every mama tells the other mama what to buy for their child, so no one ever gets disappointed!  Bwahahaahahah!


No Matter the process.......we all have a fantastic time!.....Good Bye 2011, and here's to 2012!

CHANGING MY TITLE

Today I've decided to change a word in the title of my blog....... from 'adventures', to 'perception'.

Currently, (currently means the past five years of my life)....there has been 'not much' in the adventure Department! However, I have come to realize, because my daughter, Vicki, reminds me,....that everything I bitch about, is only my perception. ....and, she is right, as usual.



Time to create an ADVENTURE!

New School Year, New Rule.......Nope, Old Rule...

OK, here we go again....Rileigh Shea is in kindergarten now that she is five and a half....Her first day was last friday...(why in the hell do we start school on friday?!) Anyway, it was a BIG DEAL! New Rule: She got to ride the bus, after all....even tho Lauren had to tag along to make sure she knew where to exit. The bus arrived @ Vicki's house forty five minutes later than it had in the previous ten years...So, what is up w/that?...Rileigh told Lauren that she had to change buss' @the middle school. CHANGE BUSS'? That's not right.... So, Vicki calls the school this morning, registering her complaint. Blah, blah, blah, that's the way it is...'we walk them thru the process the first two weeks', blah, blah.....Well, what about the THIRD week? They are five, and, their minds wander, says Vicki! No consoling information on the other end. So, we won't accept their stupid rationalization regarding the bus scheduling.

Old Rule: I still have my 'Rileigh Shea Martin' placard covering my passenger sun visor. I will pull into the school parking lot @2:45 tomorrow, instead of 10:45 (when she was a baby in pre-school), we will probably circle the new Police Department driveway.....(we did this almost everyday last year while the new department building was under construction).....then, on the way home, we will stop @Taco Mayo, for her to order (and, tao tao, let ME place the order) : 'A Bean Burrito: no onions, no cheese, no sauce....just beans........ to her 'best friend', Fernando. She treats him to a sonic 'lemonberry slush' @least once a week. Life is very good on our hill in Newcastle, America!