Five A.M.!

One of our miracles, a tiny seed, an awesome flower with a beauty all its own.  

A reminder, don't forget a trip out to the cemetery during the holidays and put a little tiny wreath on the grave sight of your loved ones.    A short visit, a short prayer, and the three little words that says it all.    Out of sight, but never out of mind and always in our hearts.

A reminder for those of you who live in Oregon or are going there for a visit during the holidays.  The spectacular light show ,

I did get to Shore Acres a few times to see the wonders of the ocean and the lovely gardens but never at Christmas time.   My intentions were good but there was always a reason not to make the trip down there..too long...too cold...too late...too anything and everything but getting in the car and driving down there.   A spectacular sight....and who knows, I could make it down there yet.  I had my annual check up yesterday and did remember my doctor as I was sure I would not remember what he looked like as it had been six months since I last saw him and that was a first time.  He is an older man, a soft man, smiling eyes and is never in a hurry.   He said if he will be able to walk as good as I do at my age he will be happy . . . what he probably never thought of was that cars were a luxury and walking was it...walk or stay home.    So the early beginnings brought about strong legs and a strong will;  if you want to get out and about you walked...and we did.    My biggest problem is skin from years of sunburns and outdoor living.   I am to see a dermatologist and hopefully find a creme or some one thing that will make me 'spotless' again. So, I have no news of a single deterioration, just the normal getting old stuff that makes wrinkles and the like a 'thing' of beauty.  You just didn't know I was going to be beautiful one day....and it is coming....I hope...

The new puzzle graces the puzzle board and it is a mean one.   It is going to be a very difficult one as I have spent several days just trying to get the frame done.  All white, a little cream and very light brown so everything has to be tested until the right spot is found.  It is coming along but it isn't going to be easy.  Well if it were easy, I wouldn't want to do it.    Everyone needs a challenge to  stay awake and alive.   I'd rather play the slots but puzzles fill in until I can get there..smile!!!

The weather prediction is for snow but so far it has been just words and no sign of a flake.   It is cold.   When it comes I'll be singing a different tune.   We have a lot of hills around here so you know driving is not easy.   Think San Francisco and you will be able to visualize a little of what we have here.    If they roped off the streets the kids would have a ball sliding down hills.   I wonder if they have any areas for the kids to use sleds; if not, they should as they have the right mix to a winter wonderland.   

Here in Ridgemont it is very quiet.   The did have a small bazaar in the hospital wing yesterday and Pat came over and she and I went to it.   They had some homemade items that were well done and the most delicious peanut brittle...yum.....ate it all.   I found a set of dish cloths that were embroidered and well done but they were of dogs and I wanted cats.  The lady said she had some at home and would be happy to get them to me.   So Pat is going to do the honors and I'll have one more gift crossed off my list.  It has been years since I have seen those clever weekday dish cloths, especially with french knots...you remember those, I bet.

So, I am off to get dressed and I think, if it is not storming, I am going for a ride out with Christine today.    She has a meeting to go to in one of the smaller towns nearby and invited me to ride along.  I can browse while she attends the meeting.   I like that idea, so say a tiny prayer for good weather. Storms have been in the news all week, haven't hit here yet but are on the way...snow up int he mountain areas and down here maybe a flake or two.  Time will tell whether it will be an in or an out day.

I hope you have a day out planned for your shopping, or for visiting, or for just because you can go out the door and enjoy the day.    Stop in and visit a friend who is home bound.   Don't forget to pick up the telephone or that special 'pad' and share some greetings and some news.    Stop by your church and light a candle for those who are in the hospital . . . Jock is coming along slowly but not a happy camper, hates being confined...so add a prayer for him...he needs it...smile.    Mr. Impatient, you know the type.   It's okay Jock, we understand, for their but by the Grace of God go I....impatience is part of the healing process.  

Be good, be kind, be gentle.   Use your eyes to light the way today....put a smile in them....no glaring at anyone today even if they do cut you short as they pass you by.    What is that saying.....'patience is a virtue, possess it if you can, seldom in a woman, but never in a man."    Okay, gentlemen, we ladies are prone to an off day too....go....make your day bright and beautiful just like YOU. Hugs to all.