Short and Sweet

Erin and Donaleo are having the trip of a life time as you have been following their path.  This picture was taken in Greece with their host and hostess.    They are leaving Greece and have a few more stops then home.    We should see them by August;  it was to be July but you know how that goes. . . just one more peek at a new country on the way home.   They hope to make it to Paris and the Louvre;  England and the Changing of the Guard, then home and back to work.

Once Upon a Time we used this type of telephone and thought it was the best invention in  the world.   

It is Thursday, a beautiful sky out my window this morning.    A few scattered dark clouds passing us by and may drop a raindrop or two.   The sky is a soft baby blue with a tinge of color so we may see a bit of sunshine yet. As I sit and watch the colors are becoming vivid with hot pinks underling the purples in the clouds, some shaped like an eagle in flight . . . beautiful!  Take time out this morning and open your shades and see what is in your sky this morning.

   A good day for a shopping trip.  The groceries seem to disappear as fast as they are bought.    The cupboards are bare so off to make a list and find something for our dinner tonight.     Now if you were in the neighborhood and joining us for dinner I might splurge and buy some of those big luscious shrimp, a bit of white sauce and the skinny pasta . . . um . . . sounds good, maybe I'll buy it anyway. 

I read to Russell yesterday.  We are about half way through the book and we are both enjoying the tales in the letters of World War II family members telling about times in their lives they will never forget.    If you have not read any of the books Tom Bokow wrote, do take the time, you will not be sorry as you relieve the histories of those who served or a family member who gave so much in the big war, the war to end all wars, a time when the world was turned upside down.  When I arrived yesterday to read to Russell, I was told that he had been a bit down, so I read some but channeled his thoughts and words into talking more.   He is lonely for family and friends.   He seems to have little contact with his sons but his grandson seems to be the one who cares.   He misses being needed and useful, one of the drawbacks of becoming 'old'.    I suggested that I bring a pad and pen with me and we will start his family history for his grandson so he thought that was a fine idea.   We will see how it goes and maybe a walk down memory lane will boost his morale.    So, today, think of someone in your life who is becoming an octogenarian and feeling all alone and lonely.   Get out that IPOD and give them a call.  If you have time stop by and give them a hug, or make a date with them to take them to lunch and give them something to look forward to.    Remember, your day will come soon enough and whatever you sow you will reap.     An old saying, but a true one.   Start today, change your attitude, do a few good deeds, light a candle for those who are suffering and smile with your eyes and give someone special a hug they will never forget.    The sun is finally showing behind a big tree, playing peekaboo.  The sky has changed to a deeper blue, the clouds are white and a beautiful day is on its way for us to enjoy.   I hope your day is as beautiful as you.  Hugs to all.