1/21/2015
Today is Maggie's 10th birthday. She's our yellow lab and the third lab we've owned. Our first lab, Daisy, was hands down, the smartest dog we've ever owned. When the snow was feet deep, all we had to do is open the front door and she would mush her way around until she found the paper.
Maggie was adorable as a puppy, as all dogs are. She is loving, loyal and is a good companion. As a plus, she also really warms up the bed during the winter! Maggie listens well and doesn't mess up the house when we're gone, like Sam (terrier) does. Sam doesn't mess up the house, as much as he tosses all the throw pillows on the floor and "rearranges" the towels we keep on our chairs to help contain muddy paws!
I have part of a hamburger I didn't eat last night, so I'm going to make it Maggie's "birthday cake".
Here's to many more birthdays Maggie.
P
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Flying to the Bahamas
1/21/2015
The once a year fly-in to the Bahamas is scheduled for April this year. Jeff and I went in 2012 (seems like a lifetime ago), and besides Hawaii, I've never seen a place more beautiful. The hotel we stayed at was right on the water, which did of course, have white sand.
Lounge chairs were scattered over the beach with straw-like shelters built so that you could get out of the sun. You could have food and drinks on the beach, and I have always thought any drink that comes with a tiny umbrella in it, is pretty close to paradise.
Of course a trip like this comes with a price - a rather hefty price. Don't even bother to figure in the amount and/or cost of fuel it takes for such a trip. The rooms are $296 a night but you're just steps away from the beach. And if the beach isn't your thing, there is a gorgeous pool with an amazing view of the beach and water.
When we went in 2012, we had one, yes people you read correctly - one day at the beach! It rained every day after that and we had to cut our trip short because of news of an impending hurricane-like storm headed straight for the Bahamas. Our planes can fly just fine in rain, but you sure don't want to be up in the clouds with lightening.
Unlike the annual migration for pilots, which last year was in Las Vegas, this trip is all about fun. There are no scheduled meetings to talk about the latest gadget, or safety issues, etc. Nope, just people (mostly couples) digging their heels into the sand and getting to wear long flowing mu-mu type dresses for dinner. What's not to like?
Will we go? Who knows. But a gal can keep on dreaming.
P
The once a year fly-in to the Bahamas is scheduled for April this year. Jeff and I went in 2012 (seems like a lifetime ago), and besides Hawaii, I've never seen a place more beautiful. The hotel we stayed at was right on the water, which did of course, have white sand.
Lounge chairs were scattered over the beach with straw-like shelters built so that you could get out of the sun. You could have food and drinks on the beach, and I have always thought any drink that comes with a tiny umbrella in it, is pretty close to paradise.
Of course a trip like this comes with a price - a rather hefty price. Don't even bother to figure in the amount and/or cost of fuel it takes for such a trip. The rooms are $296 a night but you're just steps away from the beach. And if the beach isn't your thing, there is a gorgeous pool with an amazing view of the beach and water.
When we went in 2012, we had one, yes people you read correctly - one day at the beach! It rained every day after that and we had to cut our trip short because of news of an impending hurricane-like storm headed straight for the Bahamas. Our planes can fly just fine in rain, but you sure don't want to be up in the clouds with lightening.
Unlike the annual migration for pilots, which last year was in Las Vegas, this trip is all about fun. There are no scheduled meetings to talk about the latest gadget, or safety issues, etc. Nope, just people (mostly couples) digging their heels into the sand and getting to wear long flowing mu-mu type dresses for dinner. What's not to like?
Will we go? Who knows. But a gal can keep on dreaming.
P
Sunday, January 18, 2015
One Name People
1/18/2015
I want to talk about one name people. You know, famous people who are called only by one name. Cher, Oprah, Sting, Obama, Lincoln, Madonna, Elvis, Bono, Halston, Pink, Queen Latifah, Fabio and Einstein are examples.
So how, I wonder, do these people, and a whole lot more, become known only by one name. Nobody talks about Elvis Presley - nope, just Elvis. I don't believe there is some specific place on the Web where famous people go and make a statement that going forward they will only be called "x". Who knows maybe there is.
I guess if I was going to go by a name other than Patti, I think PJ (middle name Jo) would be kind of cool. So spend a few minutes today and decide what your "stage" name would be. It's Sunday and other than watching football (yuck), we've got nothing better to do.
P
I want to talk about one name people. You know, famous people who are called only by one name. Cher, Oprah, Sting, Obama, Lincoln, Madonna, Elvis, Bono, Halston, Pink, Queen Latifah, Fabio and Einstein are examples.
So how, I wonder, do these people, and a whole lot more, become known only by one name. Nobody talks about Elvis Presley - nope, just Elvis. I don't believe there is some specific place on the Web where famous people go and make a statement that going forward they will only be called "x". Who knows maybe there is.
I guess if I was going to go by a name other than Patti, I think PJ (middle name Jo) would be kind of cool. So spend a few minutes today and decide what your "stage" name would be. It's Sunday and other than watching football (yuck), we've got nothing better to do.
P
Saturday, January 17, 2015
Saturday Chores
1/17/2015
It's Saturday (duh) and while I would be completely happy to sit on my fanny and read or color, when I look around the house, I know there are certain chores that need to be done. However, to be honest, cleaning the kitchen will never compare to sitting in my chair with my Kindle propped up reading a book.
So before I started writing to all of you, I went to the kitchen and began to tidy up. Jeff and I made spaghetti yesterday and that pan needs to soak. It probably doesn't need to soak all day, but if it did what would be the harm?
The washing machine is doing it's thing, so unless I want to begin dusting - and I don't know why I would want to do that - my chores are nearly done. When your physical limitations cause you pain when you bend over to mop or vacuum, there is less of an urgency to do those things. You and I both know that as soon as I have pushed the dust around, it's coming right back. Dog hair? You betcha. Maggie, our lab, has hair that seems to land everywhere. Lovely dog, but hairy. She's the kind of dog that you don't want to wear black clothes around her!
I am in the process of taking my blogs and trying to organize them by subject: family, the plane, recipes, losses, etc. Not every blog is worthy of being remembered, but a lot of them are. I desperately want to see my name in print and as a plus would like to at least get a royalty of oh a dollar or two - I'm not greedy!
Time for me to switch gears and finish up the kitchen and the laundry.
Have a great Saturday.
P
It's Saturday (duh) and while I would be completely happy to sit on my fanny and read or color, when I look around the house, I know there are certain chores that need to be done. However, to be honest, cleaning the kitchen will never compare to sitting in my chair with my Kindle propped up reading a book.
So before I started writing to all of you, I went to the kitchen and began to tidy up. Jeff and I made spaghetti yesterday and that pan needs to soak. It probably doesn't need to soak all day, but if it did what would be the harm?
The washing machine is doing it's thing, so unless I want to begin dusting - and I don't know why I would want to do that - my chores are nearly done. When your physical limitations cause you pain when you bend over to mop or vacuum, there is less of an urgency to do those things. You and I both know that as soon as I have pushed the dust around, it's coming right back. Dog hair? You betcha. Maggie, our lab, has hair that seems to land everywhere. Lovely dog, but hairy. She's the kind of dog that you don't want to wear black clothes around her!
I am in the process of taking my blogs and trying to organize them by subject: family, the plane, recipes, losses, etc. Not every blog is worthy of being remembered, but a lot of them are. I desperately want to see my name in print and as a plus would like to at least get a royalty of oh a dollar or two - I'm not greedy!
Time for me to switch gears and finish up the kitchen and the laundry.
Have a great Saturday.
P
Friday, January 16, 2015
Kindle Unlimited
1/16/2015
Yes, Amazon has come up with yet another new way to get more customers! Kindle Unlimited allows you to read eligible books (and there's a lot of them) for free for a thirty day trial. After the thirty days is up, you are charged $9.99 a month.
If you're not an avid reader, then this plan may not be right for you. But in just the last two weeks, I have read six free books. When you reach the limit, which is ten books, you must "return" a book before you can have another.
Even if I order books for my Kindle, the fee for those books varies from 90 cents to $3.99 or more. So if you do the math, and if my six books cost let's say $3.99 each, then I would have spent approximately $23 dollars and change.
When I first looked into getting books for free, my fear was that free books would be from authors I've never heard of, or older books. To my delight, neither of those assumptions is correct. There is a large catalog books to choose from: science/horror, romance (my personal favorite), adventure, children's books, etc.
Obviously, you can keep your ten books as long as you like. But, if you're like me, I read (or skim) fast and my ten free books turn over quickly.
Another thing I have found handy is a Kindle stand, which is nothing more than a bean bag for your Kindle. You squish around your bean bag and make a pouch, put your Kindle in the pouch and you no longer have to hold the Kindle. I don't know about you, but I think the Kindle is heavy, so my little bean bag has proven to be very useful to me.
Happy reading.
P
Yes, Amazon has come up with yet another new way to get more customers! Kindle Unlimited allows you to read eligible books (and there's a lot of them) for free for a thirty day trial. After the thirty days is up, you are charged $9.99 a month.
If you're not an avid reader, then this plan may not be right for you. But in just the last two weeks, I have read six free books. When you reach the limit, which is ten books, you must "return" a book before you can have another.
Even if I order books for my Kindle, the fee for those books varies from 90 cents to $3.99 or more. So if you do the math, and if my six books cost let's say $3.99 each, then I would have spent approximately $23 dollars and change.
When I first looked into getting books for free, my fear was that free books would be from authors I've never heard of, or older books. To my delight, neither of those assumptions is correct. There is a large catalog books to choose from: science/horror, romance (my personal favorite), adventure, children's books, etc.
Obviously, you can keep your ten books as long as you like. But, if you're like me, I read (or skim) fast and my ten free books turn over quickly.
Another thing I have found handy is a Kindle stand, which is nothing more than a bean bag for your Kindle. You squish around your bean bag and make a pouch, put your Kindle in the pouch and you no longer have to hold the Kindle. I don't know about you, but I think the Kindle is heavy, so my little bean bag has proven to be very useful to me.
Happy reading.
P
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Sunny Outside
1/15/2015
After a few days of bleak, gray days that hosted sprinkles, some sleet and a dusting of snow, the sun is out today.
When I woke up this morning and pulled my blinds up, I was met with brilliant sunshine. The kind of sunshine that makes you want to do something. Any something that doesn't involve staying inside the house.
It's cold out, but still a great day for taking your car out of the garage and washing away the sand and salt that has covered our roads these last few days. Not only does your car look grungy, but the salt isn't good for the undercarriage.
While it looks nice after you vacuum the carpet, the dogs tend to bring in dead leaves, etc. after they have been in the backyard. I have difficulty doing housework that involves bending over, something is wrong with my back. I'm actually trying to think of the things that don't hurt on my body! We know my brain is a mess, have a problem with my back and my left hip has been bothersome for years. Um that pretty much just leaves me arms and feet. Yeah.
So if I hurry up and put away my laundry, clean the kitchen and yes vacuum the floors, then my housework (more or less) is done. Dusting - not so much. Once I have satisfied myself that my chores are done, then I am free to return to reading and writing.
I hope the sun is shining where ever you are.
P
After a few days of bleak, gray days that hosted sprinkles, some sleet and a dusting of snow, the sun is out today.
When I woke up this morning and pulled my blinds up, I was met with brilliant sunshine. The kind of sunshine that makes you want to do something. Any something that doesn't involve staying inside the house.
It's cold out, but still a great day for taking your car out of the garage and washing away the sand and salt that has covered our roads these last few days. Not only does your car look grungy, but the salt isn't good for the undercarriage.
While it looks nice after you vacuum the carpet, the dogs tend to bring in dead leaves, etc. after they have been in the backyard. I have difficulty doing housework that involves bending over, something is wrong with my back. I'm actually trying to think of the things that don't hurt on my body! We know my brain is a mess, have a problem with my back and my left hip has been bothersome for years. Um that pretty much just leaves me arms and feet. Yeah.
So if I hurry up and put away my laundry, clean the kitchen and yes vacuum the floors, then my housework (more or less) is done. Dusting - not so much. Once I have satisfied myself that my chores are done, then I am free to return to reading and writing.
I hope the sun is shining where ever you are.
P
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Hair or Less Hair?
1/13/2015
I have been married to Jeff for 40 years. With the exception of a few months of our marriage, I have had short hair. I don't have the talent to twist, twirl, curl or tease my hair into anything that remotely resembles a "do".
For the last few months, I thought that I would let my hair grow longer, to see if I liked it. I went out and bought barrettes, curlers, hair bands and anything else that would/could contain my hair. I see women on television who have hair hanging dangerously close to their eyes and I don't know how they stand it. I have finally come to the conclusion that I don't much care for long hair and I definitely don't want any hair on my face.
Longer hair is just too much of a commitment for me. I'm more of a wash and fluff kind of gal. I have decided that I don't want to have to use curlers every day in an effort to get my gray hair to do something other than hanging straight.
In an hour I'm off to the beauty shop and will let Angie, who has been doing my hair since 1986, know that it's time to go short. I truly admire ladies who have long hair that flows around their head, but clearly I'm not that person.
Another disadvantage of long(er) hair is that nobody can see my earrings. I only wear studs and long hair covers up my two sets (I know very extravagant of me) of earrings. I have emerald studs and diamond studs. That's it. I have seen women with hoop earrings so large they look like they should have their own zip code, and I can't imagine how nerve racking it would be for me to have large hoops banging against my neck all day.
So there you have it. My general lack of hair styling abilities and the fuss needed if you have long(er) hair, is giving way today to what I wear best - short hair!
P
I have been married to Jeff for 40 years. With the exception of a few months of our marriage, I have had short hair. I don't have the talent to twist, twirl, curl or tease my hair into anything that remotely resembles a "do".
For the last few months, I thought that I would let my hair grow longer, to see if I liked it. I went out and bought barrettes, curlers, hair bands and anything else that would/could contain my hair. I see women on television who have hair hanging dangerously close to their eyes and I don't know how they stand it. I have finally come to the conclusion that I don't much care for long hair and I definitely don't want any hair on my face.
Longer hair is just too much of a commitment for me. I'm more of a wash and fluff kind of gal. I have decided that I don't want to have to use curlers every day in an effort to get my gray hair to do something other than hanging straight.
In an hour I'm off to the beauty shop and will let Angie, who has been doing my hair since 1986, know that it's time to go short. I truly admire ladies who have long hair that flows around their head, but clearly I'm not that person.
Another disadvantage of long(er) hair is that nobody can see my earrings. I only wear studs and long hair covers up my two sets (I know very extravagant of me) of earrings. I have emerald studs and diamond studs. That's it. I have seen women with hoop earrings so large they look like they should have their own zip code, and I can't imagine how nerve racking it would be for me to have large hoops banging against my neck all day.
So there you have it. My general lack of hair styling abilities and the fuss needed if you have long(er) hair, is giving way today to what I wear best - short hair!
P
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