Family
I enjoy taking Tommy the Dawg out for his daily rides. He enjoys the rides as well. He hops up in the front seat, sits down, and waits for me to buckle him into his seat. I feel like I’m his Valet as I buckle him up; that’s how he treats me. Like his Valet.—He’s…
Read MoreIt was a Dreary Day outside today. I Hate Dreary Days.They usually make me a bit saddened. Not today, though. I kept busy, doing whatever I could, around the house, in between working on my Snow Globes.Sometimes, with Snow Globes, you must wait for things such as the Lacquer or the Glue to dry.So, I…
Read More—The ‘Red Bird’— Throughout life, the elders of my family have talked about the “Red Bird.”The “Cardinal” is the proper name, I believe. Sitting on the porch or at a picnic, Nana, my Grandmother, might say, “There’s a Red Bird,” and all the older members would become at peace and relaxed at the sight of…
Read MoreThe Trick-Or-Treaters have gone home. I lost count, but I’d guess we had Seventy-Five or more kids. One Father hooked a trailer up to his Cub Cadet Lawn Tractor and pulled the kids around at a top speed of 6.2 MPH.Those kids were having a blast, too—I gave them a little extra candy. Our neighbor…
Read MoreI got up early today and remembered that Niece Number 2 is out of School today. I think it’s called a “Virtual Day.”So, she is in School. It just takes place on the Computer. So, with the extra time I had, I took Tommy for a drive. When I returned home, I decided I’d make…
Read MoreMy Journal Posts have slowed down a little. Mom is still suffering from the effects of Shingles.The “Break-out” is all gone. You cannot tell she even had Shingles.She is still hurting on the inside, though, and she is fighting with Fatigue. So, Papa and I have been cooking each day.I now know what it feels…
Read MoreNighttime. The Gas Station. My Sugar is bottoming out and I decide to go and buy a piece of Candy. It’s dark. Cold and Windy Out. I park and get out. Three guys appear to be up to no good.The guys are about my age. Rough looking and staring me down as I walk up.…
Read MoreIt was nice and cool outside this morning; The sun was out, as were a few clouds, but it was mostly clear. The sky was Dark Blue. And I felt Great.It was the perfect time to take “Tommy the Dawg” for a ride. “Tommy” loves to go for rides.As soon as he sees me with…
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