Tuesday, February 22, 2011
New offerings on Runnemede Remembered
Two new offerings on Runnemede Remembered today (Feb. 22, 2011).
Annie is 10!
My granddaughter, Annie, Becky's youngest, is now 10. She was born on February 20, 2001.
Annie has always been beautiful. In fact, when she was younger, before she could really talk, I would sign to her, "Beautiful, Beautiful, Annie." (Remember, Mr. Holland's Opus?). And ever since, I am still awed by her beautiful face.
But Annie also has an inner, quiet beauty, like her mother.
I have to admit that this picture, taken in December, at breakfast with "My girls" is not the best, but you can still see how sweet and beautiful she is.
I am so happy to have my "Beautiful, beautiful, Annie."
ttfn
Sunday, February 20, 2011
A burst of snow
Well, what can I say? We have had a spurt of warmish weather here in N. KY the past few days. Yesterday was a light-weight sweater weather, around 60 degrees. And then...
This morning I was getting into the shower and I looked out the window and I thought, hmmm, the roof next door is awful white. And then I looked closer and it was snowing...again. I couldn't believe it. There was no snow in the forecast. In fact, the weather was supposed to be warmish again today. I think it finally reached a chilly 40 degrees. So where did that burst of snow, which covered the grassy area in our little community, as well as the roofs and cars with about 1/2 inch of that white and fluffy cold stuff come from?
I haven't a clue, but thought I'd mention it since I've read so many BLOGs over the weekend that were praising the fact that the weather was getting warm and the snow was no longer around.
I hope today's burst was the last of the season, although I do recall an April 1st four-incher in Cincinnati on opening day in 1976. Or was in it in 1977? Somewhere in that decade. It had to have been after 1975 because that's when we moved out here.
So, I'm waiting for April 15 or so to announce that yes, the snow is finally out of here for another winter. If it happens sooner than that, goody. If not? I'm prepared.
ttfn
This morning I was getting into the shower and I looked out the window and I thought, hmmm, the roof next door is awful white. And then I looked closer and it was snowing...again. I couldn't believe it. There was no snow in the forecast. In fact, the weather was supposed to be warmish again today. I think it finally reached a chilly 40 degrees. So where did that burst of snow, which covered the grassy area in our little community, as well as the roofs and cars with about 1/2 inch of that white and fluffy cold stuff come from?
I haven't a clue, but thought I'd mention it since I've read so many BLOGs over the weekend that were praising the fact that the weather was getting warm and the snow was no longer around.
I hope today's burst was the last of the season, although I do recall an April 1st four-incher in Cincinnati on opening day in 1976. Or was in it in 1977? Somewhere in that decade. It had to have been after 1975 because that's when we moved out here.
So, I'm waiting for April 15 or so to announce that yes, the snow is finally out of here for another winter. If it happens sooner than that, goody. If not? I'm prepared.
ttfn
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Valentine's Day
I have never really liked Valentine's day. My husband hasn't been enamored with that holiday either and more often than not didn't participate. I.e., he didn't get me a card or gift.
This year, for some reason, he did. He bought me a beautiful rose bouquet and the roses actually smell like roses. I was surprised because we had discussed getting me a Vermont Teddy Bear -- the one with the boxer shorts. That's another story. But the bouquet is beautiful and the whole living room smells like roses. I love it.
Has anyone else out there noticed that roses don't often smell like roses and lilies don't smell like lilies, and other flowers have no odor at all? Why is that, do you suppose? I think it's because they force the plants to bloom rather than waiting for God's timing. Just my own thought.
I really writing this BLOG today to let my family know that I'm okay and Alan's okay. The last couple of weeks have been really dull and painful for me, which means I'm in bed most of the time. HOWEVER....ta-dah! I have discovered Icy-Hots.
When I went to the doctor last week she said her mom, who is slightly older than I, uses them for her arthritis and they have been very helpful to her. So, I tried them. First on the knee. No result. But on the shoulder the Icy-Hots work great.
Then throughout the past night when I was supposed to be sleeping, I was in pain. My right knee, which is my worst knee, just wouldn't cooperate and so I thought, why not put an Icy-Hot on the back side which is where the pain was (not the front side where the pain is usually). Well, it worked. Yes, it did. I'm so excited.
So, I'm off to Walgreen's to pick up some more Icy-Hots. They are expensive. Like $1.50 each. And they stink -- well they smell like Vicks Vaporub. Not a smell I'm fond of. But hey, if they work, I'll just smell like Vicks all the time.
If any of you hear of a sale on Icy-Hots, let me know. Or if you see any coupons anywhere, let me know.
ttfn
This year, for some reason, he did. He bought me a beautiful rose bouquet and the roses actually smell like roses. I was surprised because we had discussed getting me a Vermont Teddy Bear -- the one with the boxer shorts. That's another story. But the bouquet is beautiful and the whole living room smells like roses. I love it.
Has anyone else out there noticed that roses don't often smell like roses and lilies don't smell like lilies, and other flowers have no odor at all? Why is that, do you suppose? I think it's because they force the plants to bloom rather than waiting for God's timing. Just my own thought.
I really writing this BLOG today to let my family know that I'm okay and Alan's okay. The last couple of weeks have been really dull and painful for me, which means I'm in bed most of the time. HOWEVER....ta-dah! I have discovered Icy-Hots.
When I went to the doctor last week she said her mom, who is slightly older than I, uses them for her arthritis and they have been very helpful to her. So, I tried them. First on the knee. No result. But on the shoulder the Icy-Hots work great.
Then throughout the past night when I was supposed to be sleeping, I was in pain. My right knee, which is my worst knee, just wouldn't cooperate and so I thought, why not put an Icy-Hot on the back side which is where the pain was (not the front side where the pain is usually). Well, it worked. Yes, it did. I'm so excited.
So, I'm off to Walgreen's to pick up some more Icy-Hots. They are expensive. Like $1.50 each. And they stink -- well they smell like Vicks Vaporub. Not a smell I'm fond of. But hey, if they work, I'll just smell like Vicks all the time.
If any of you hear of a sale on Icy-Hots, let me know. Or if you see any coupons anywhere, let me know.
ttfn
Saturday, February 12, 2011
I'm still thinking
Yes, I'm still thinking that the cold weather is over. At least, next week we are expecting temperatures into the high 50s, maybe even 60 degrees.
Today my sun porch had a reading of 75 degrees. Outside temperature at that time was 35 degrees. Last I heard, though, we were supposed to get snow flurries tomorrow morning. I hope that was incorrect. I need the warmth. My achy/breaky joints are driving me nuts.
I didn't make the community Valentine's party last night because I knew I wouldn't be able to walk from the parking lot into the clubhouse. I could hardly walk from the bed to the bath, a total of 8 steps. Not good. Today, however, was a little bit better. Still aching all over, though.
I went to see the doctor on Thursday and she told me to take an anti-inflammatory, then corrected herself. Because of my kidney dysfunction, I'm not permitted anti-inflammatories. Bummer. So, I stick to what I can have, which isn't much -- the medicines prescribed for fibromyalgia, and blood pressure meds (which have been reduced) is about it.
I'm taking all kinds of vitamins and herbs to try to get things under control. The cherries' effectiveness has abandoned me.
Please pray for Becky. She's having a terrible time with joint pain this winter. Seems like the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. I recall that I started with arthritis pain in my mid-40s. She isn't in her 40s yet, so it has hit her sooner than it hit me. I feel for her and wish I could do something to help ease her pain. I know that prayer works, so please pray for her. Thanks.
ttfn
Today my sun porch had a reading of 75 degrees. Outside temperature at that time was 35 degrees. Last I heard, though, we were supposed to get snow flurries tomorrow morning. I hope that was incorrect. I need the warmth. My achy/breaky joints are driving me nuts.
I didn't make the community Valentine's party last night because I knew I wouldn't be able to walk from the parking lot into the clubhouse. I could hardly walk from the bed to the bath, a total of 8 steps. Not good. Today, however, was a little bit better. Still aching all over, though.
I went to see the doctor on Thursday and she told me to take an anti-inflammatory, then corrected herself. Because of my kidney dysfunction, I'm not permitted anti-inflammatories. Bummer. So, I stick to what I can have, which isn't much -- the medicines prescribed for fibromyalgia, and blood pressure meds (which have been reduced) is about it.
I'm taking all kinds of vitamins and herbs to try to get things under control. The cherries' effectiveness has abandoned me.
Please pray for Becky. She's having a terrible time with joint pain this winter. Seems like the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. I recall that I started with arthritis pain in my mid-40s. She isn't in her 40s yet, so it has hit her sooner than it hit me. I feel for her and wish I could do something to help ease her pain. I know that prayer works, so please pray for her. Thanks.
ttfn
Friday, February 11, 2011
Finally, I think
Well, it seems that the snowy weather and the bitter cold we've had since early December is finally taking its leave of our area. Predictions are for our temperatures to rise to the mid-50s next week. We haven't seen the mid-50s since late October. Basically we went from summer to winter, as far as temperatures go. And the fall leaves were not very colorful. Now, however, I'm looking forward to the warmer temperatures.
Oh, I love the snow. I really do. But this year I found out that I don't like the cold as much as I thought I did. And you have to have cold to have snow. The cold has done terrible things to my joints, and have laid me low on more than one occasion these past few months. My doctor agreed with me, the best place for me to be in the winter is either in Arizona or Florida or the part of Texas that didn't get the cold winter blasts this year. Were there any areas of Texas that were spared?
Well, my spending December through February in warmer climes is not going to happen. So, I'll have to wrap up again next winter and stay indoors.
Happy days are here again as I notice that there are more minutes of daylight. In the morning there is a dim light in the east around 7 a.m. becoming full sun by 8 a.m. Yeah! And, in the evening, we have light until after 6 p.m., even on cloudy days. So the extra 3-4 minutes per day of added sunlight is becoming more evident each and every day and I'm loving it.
The only drawback is that I'm used to cooking dinner in the dark, not the light, and so our dinners are getting later and later. I'll catch up in April, I suppose. I do every year.
Tonight is our annual Valentine dinner for the community. It isn't just for couples. The whole community is invited and lots of singles enjoy the dinner along with the couples. The social committee sets the tables with our good china and silver and stemware and we enjoy an evening with our neighbors and each other (Alan and I).
I suppose that other than noticing that the weather is improving and the hours of daylight are expanding, the week has been rather dull. I'm certain it's my fault. In trying to keep off my feet and minimize the pain in the joints, I really haven't done much this week except to make sure the valentine cards for the grands were written out and mailed. They should get them today or tomorrow.
TTFN from a room in which the temperature hasn't gone higher than 60 degrees all winter. The heat needs a boost from a space heater, which I do have in my office, but mostly forget to turn it on until I'm ready to leave the room. Senior brain drain -- that all I can say.
Oh, I love the snow. I really do. But this year I found out that I don't like the cold as much as I thought I did. And you have to have cold to have snow. The cold has done terrible things to my joints, and have laid me low on more than one occasion these past few months. My doctor agreed with me, the best place for me to be in the winter is either in Arizona or Florida or the part of Texas that didn't get the cold winter blasts this year. Were there any areas of Texas that were spared?
Well, my spending December through February in warmer climes is not going to happen. So, I'll have to wrap up again next winter and stay indoors.
Happy days are here again as I notice that there are more minutes of daylight. In the morning there is a dim light in the east around 7 a.m. becoming full sun by 8 a.m. Yeah! And, in the evening, we have light until after 6 p.m., even on cloudy days. So the extra 3-4 minutes per day of added sunlight is becoming more evident each and every day and I'm loving it.
The only drawback is that I'm used to cooking dinner in the dark, not the light, and so our dinners are getting later and later. I'll catch up in April, I suppose. I do every year.
Tonight is our annual Valentine dinner for the community. It isn't just for couples. The whole community is invited and lots of singles enjoy the dinner along with the couples. The social committee sets the tables with our good china and silver and stemware and we enjoy an evening with our neighbors and each other (Alan and I).
I suppose that other than noticing that the weather is improving and the hours of daylight are expanding, the week has been rather dull. I'm certain it's my fault. In trying to keep off my feet and minimize the pain in the joints, I really haven't done much this week except to make sure the valentine cards for the grands were written out and mailed. They should get them today or tomorrow.
TTFN from a room in which the temperature hasn't gone higher than 60 degrees all winter. The heat needs a boost from a space heater, which I do have in my office, but mostly forget to turn it on until I'm ready to leave the room. Senior brain drain -- that all I can say.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Birthday #2
Today is my oldest grandchild's birthday. Happy birthday Shandon.
Alan and I went over to visit with Shandon, and the rest of the family. We didn't stay real long, but it sure was nice to see the grandchildren -- 6 of them -- again. The baby, Jack, is very shy, but today he let me get close and actually touch him. I even got him to giggle. Wow!
Ellie ran up to her grandfather and gave him a great, big hug. That made Alan's day. I got and gave hugs to the birthday boys (I finally got Jonah's gift to him, two weeks late). And I got hugs from Toria and Adam. I love grandchildren hugs. They don't hurt, not even the big one from Shandon.
It was quite chilly outdoors, and it was snowing most of the time we were out and about. Af, ter the rain yesterday washed most of the snow away, now we've got another covering. We still have mounds of snow all over our property, just to make sure I remember that it's still winter. Well, the darkness reminds me of that fact. I don't need any more cold or snow to remind me.
We also went to see The King's Speech. I enjoyed the movie very much, but I had seen something similar on PBS a couple of years ago, so the subject matter wasn't new to me. I did enjoy it, though, and so did Alan. Next week maybe we'll go see, True Grit, the remake. I don't know if it will compare favorably with the original one with John Wayne. I mean, how can someone else play Rooster Cogburn? I'm told by my children that have seen it, and by other folks that it's really good. However, these folks have never seen the one with John Wayne. In fact, the younger ones asked, "Who?"
And, of course, I forgot my camera!
ttfn
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