These are the thoughts and observations of me — a woman of a certain age. (Oh, my, God, I'm 65!) I'm single. I'm successful enough (independent, self supporting). I live just outside Chicago, the best city in the world. I'm an aunt and a friend. I feel that voices like mine are rather underrepresented online or in print. So here I am. If my musings resonate with you, please visit my blog again sometime.
One song that describes my life."Hard Candy Christmas." I've had this internal dialog with myself countless times. I battle the blues but I always bounce back.
Two things I wish I had more of in my life. Money and self discipline.
Three ways I relax. Short naps, long showers, cuddling a cat.
Four of my best accomplishments. 1) The cats I've rescued. I've given good lives to animals other disposed of. 2) My relationships with my oldest friend and John. Those friendships are 60 and 40 years old respectively. We aren't connected by blood, just love and commitment. 3) The influence I've had. Since I retired in October, I've heard from former coworkers that I was a mentor and role model. Who knew? 4) My career. I spent 40+ years in advertising and maintained my integrity. Do not think that was easy.
Arriving today by 10:00 PM!
Five things I am looking forward to. 1) Celebrating Elaine's birthday today. She wants deli and so she shall have deli. I also picked up souvenirs for her when I was in John's Pass during my visit with my Cousin Rose. She's been a good and generous new friend and I'm happy to do these little things for her. 2) A clean bill of health for my cat. Constance MacKenzie and I are going to the vet tomorrow for a followup to her dental surgery. 3) My Amazon delivery. I'm getting a new toilet paper holder, and it's the little things that mean a lot. 4) Writing my Letters Against Isolation for the week. 5) Donald Trump's indictment. No one should be able to avoid legal consequences by threatening "protests." (As if the January 6 riot was a "protest.") What an undignified, unprincipled, unpatriotic narcissist we elected.
Six things I am grateful for. 1) My friends. 2) My sense of humor. 3) My resilience. 4) My cats. 5) My enthusiasm. 6) My faith.
Seven facts about me. 1) I say I'm 5'2 but that was always a lie. I suspect that now I'm closer to 5' even. 2) I'm the only one in my family with green eyes and I enjoy that. 3) I love baseball so much sometimes my heart hurts. 4) I'm always filled with anticipation when I settle into my seat in the dark and wait for the movie to start. 5) I was born at the stroke of midnight. 6) The hospital where I was born became a mental health facility. My dad used to tease me that it foreshadowed things to come. 7) Paul McCartney's voice always, always lifts my spirits.
Eight things I can see from where I am sitting. 1) My striped slipper socks.2) My glasses. 3) A stack of books. 4) A teddy bear with a t-shirt that says, "Someone at Florida Keys Community College loves me." It's a long-ago gift from my dear friend Henry. 5) A fan. It gets very hot in this apartment so I never put it away. 6) Connie Cat. 7) A wastebasket. 8) This framed Thomas McKnight print.
Nine words I would use to describe myself. 1) Short. 2) Pudgy. 3) Fun. 4) Loyal. 5) Loving. 6) Smart. 7) Opinionated. 8) Passionate. 9) Verbal.
Before she became an icon
Ten little things that make me happy. 1) A cat's purr. 2) Freshly laundered bedsheets and bath towels. 3) Bargains at the Dollar Store. 4) Clicking through the channels and landing on the original Law & Order. 5) Anthony Rizzo digging one out of the dirt. 6) My scent of lavender. 7) The color of the sky, regardless of the weather. 8) Finding forgotten money in my pocket. 9) Chocolate. 10) Discovering new-to-me photos of my all-time idol, JBKO. Here's the young wife of Sen. John F. Kennedy in 1954, continuing her education at Georgetown University.
It's always fun to learn a little more about blogging friends. I like this post. I am working on a batch of Letters Against Isolation today too. I have slowed down since we are packing up to move, and not writing letters every single week, although it is something I enjoy and I am grateful you for inspiring me to do it! Amen about Donald Trump's indictment. He needs to be wearing orange and I hope we will see that day, although I have my doubts. I hope you have a good Sunday and a good week.
I am looking forward to the DT Indictment Day, too, although I am a bit apprehensive given his orders to his cult of followers as to what damage may come of it. But in this country, no one is above the law. No one.
How fun to learn some more about you today! Your dad's teasing sounds exactly like something most of my family would say. I suspect I've shrunk and inch or so at this point, but I keep saying I'm 5'5". Who's going to measure me to correct me?
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It's always fun to learn a little more about blogging friends. I like this post. I am working on a batch of Letters Against Isolation today too. I have slowed down since we are packing up to move, and not writing letters every single week, although it is something I enjoy and I am grateful you for inspiring me to do it! Amen about Donald Trump's indictment. He needs to be wearing orange and I hope we will see that day, although I have my doubts. I hope you have a good Sunday and a good week.
ReplyDeleteI flip through the channels and find "Criminal Minds" or "Monk"
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to the DT Indictment Day, too, although I am a bit apprehensive given his orders to his cult of followers as to what damage may come of it. But in this country, no one is above the law. No one.
ReplyDeleteI don't know how I don't recall Hard Candy Christmas--what a great song.
ReplyDeleteHow fun to learn some more about you today! Your dad's teasing sounds exactly like something most of my family would say. I suspect I've shrunk and inch or so at this point, but I keep saying I'm 5'5". Who's going to measure me to correct me?
ReplyDeleteIt's so good to hear you are a good role model and mentor. That sure is an accomplishment.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your week!