Sunday, May 27, 2007

Memorial Day

May I bring up a point that is bothersome to me. I know its the ULTIMATE sacrifice that is the subject of this day BUT:
What about the young people that gave up arms,legs and their dreams. They didn't really have a chance to live and now are trying to make a life without ALL the support they need. Not from the government or from the public its wrong.

How do we define ULTIMATE?

Graduation

I saw my grandson graduate this Saturday. As an added bonus I saw my two granddaughters and my two greatgrandsons.
I also saw my grandson's two uncle on mother's side. I had not seen them for a few years. I am so proud of my grandson for sticking it out and finishing something his sisters wouldn't do.
I saw somethings I had a problem with but I haven't been around that large a group for a few years. I guess I am getting stodgy and not with it.
Good for you Chad. Now its time for the real world!

Thursday, May 24, 2007

Lists

When I was tagged, I thought what could I say. It isn't easy for this old lady to come up with interesting posts. My life is not exciting as some of the bloggers. I was told if I wrote a book about my life no one would believe it. That was at least 12 years back. I could talk about working in a group home with development disabled adults. But I don't think it would be right.
If I go on a trip then maybe I will have a tale to tell. So I will set back and enjoy my days on this crazy planet; hoping I don't hurt any one. My grandson is graduating from high school on Saturday and I am going to it.
My two cats were better today. It seems some days that they want to be where they can touch me. Tai is the worse at that.

Have a blessed day.

Tagged-Oh my,

Katie has tagged me. She is expecting a good one???? I am very much out there so I can't really think of much people don't know about me. Some bad I will always keep hidden from the blog for the sake of my children. So here goes:

1. I was so afraid to learn how to drive because my tries at young age wre not sucessful. When I took drivers ed as an adult I wouldn't want to make a left turn on to the highway. When I got my license I let my dad drive home, I was too stressed.
2.When I was around 12 my second cousin home from a tour over seas gave me a bottle of French Perfume. I had it less than 24 hours. I couldn't leave it alone and I dropped it in the bathroom. Stinky!!!
3.I once toured the morge(sp) with my Science class. We also toured Medical school. We saw bodies on slabs where the students were taking the legs and arms apart in layers. When they were working on the inside of the torso thay covered it up. The freezer shelves had rows of heads. Another stinky place.
4. I once received a printed invitation in Spanish to my neighbor's son's circumcision and the party after. I made an excuse not to go. I remember the fancy carved chair for the Rabbi.
5.I enjoy walking around places I haven't been to. I enjoyed Chicago. I didn't have fear or did I walked with my mouth opened.
6.I heard about a court case I had to go see. It seems there was a peeping tom looking into my bedroom. A neighbor chased him and caught him. The neighbor's wife let me know about it shortly before itwas to start. I never said a word.
7.I had a bed room set that was over 100 years old when I was 17. A 3/4 bed,small dresser,3mirror vanity with stool and a wooden straight chair. Ugly green with birds painted on the drawers. Oh to have it now. When I came back home it was gone.
8.I like Bill Gaither's homecoming shows. I watch them each week.

Are you still awake?

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

History Day

Today I started with a walk down memory lane. 1926-My mother and father's marriage license.
1947-Newspaper clipping of my Grandma and grandpa's 60th. wedding anniverary
1966-Pictures of the first Christmas after my husband died.
1967-Pictures of my son G first birthday
1976-Pictures of mom and dad's 50th anniverary.
It is amazing what you find. Picture of my sister and I with a pony. I was 5 or 6.
Pictures of my late brothers.
I was trying to put a few things away. Sometimes it doesn't pay to look at what is already put away. These things and more that I looked at today brought back good memories.
This all proves that life goes on and we have to go with it.

Tuesday, May 08, 2007

Posting

After the death of my friend and getting used to a new medication I am not with it as well as I should be.
I refuse to do a post when my attitude needs an adjustment. Right now I upset too easy. I may check out my favorite blogs but may not comment. Just like that pesty weed patch I shall return but I don't know when.