April 3, 2008 at 3:11 pm (Weather, leisure time)
It’s been quite a while since I’ve written. In addition to “keeping warm” I guess we’ve been somewhat busy AND I don’t know if it makes any difference to anyone but me that I write at all. If it’s just for ME I’ll just try to make sure it’s written well. 
We’re very close to warm weather. It reached the high 40’s yesterday and it was very sunny. We even opened the front door for a while to get some fresh air. It felt so good. It’s supposed to reach the high 50’s today. I HOPE THE WORST IS OVER! I’m so tired of being cold, but all in all it’s been a good winter season.
If the 50’s continue we’ll probably see spring bulbs rising up soon. I just hope they don’t get frozen after that.
Have a great day!!
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February 16, 2008 at 4:31 pm (Understanding Life, leisure time, pet peeves...)
I think there’s a 90’s pop song entitled “She Drives Me Crazy”, but I’m changing it a bit. First and foremost, I LOVE MY HUSBAND! Actually he’s more of a soul mate than just my husband. I wouldn’t trade him for anything. However…he does a few things that just make me nuts!
Today’s example is television. He’s very realistic and likes things to be realistic. He just can’t abide television or movies that are not. Sometimes it bothers him more than others and today is one of those days. We were just watching a TV movie, a crime drama, and his “commentary ” is what irritates me.
Police officers do things that are really stupid and God knows they can’t shoot a gun to save themselves. I agree with him totally, but what I try to tell him is that if the officers did things the right way all of the time the movie would last about 15 minutes instead of the typical run time. The average person wouldn’t pay to see a movie that lasted 15 minutes or watch a TV movie either. Drama is the name of the game. They have to do all of this stuff to make the story even though sometimes it makes the story lame. I understand it, but he has a really hard time with it, so he makes continuous comments. It drives me crazy, but it almost seems funny at the same time. For the most part he’s right, but just can’t appreciate the drama .
Thankfully like I said, it doesn’t happen all of the time. Perhaps today is just a “hormonal” day for him.
That’s my pet peeve for the day. I’ve vented so I feel better.
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February 7, 2008 at 2:09 pm (Adult Learning, Understanding Life, health, leisure time)
I’m sure I’ve mentioned how much I don’t enjoy exercise. I enjoy some things, easier things like recreational swimming, walking and bike riding, though I don’t own a bike at this time. But really get out there and sweat exercise…no I’ve never enjoyed it.
I do it. I try to do a 40 minute “routine” six days a week. It includes a warm up, some aerobics, a leg workout, some weight work and a cool down. Over all it’s about 40-45 minutes. I say I try to do it six times a week. This week I’ve done four days so far, so I’m doing pretty well this week. I guess I’ll just leave it at, I’ll try to do the other two days also as well as the same “try” for next week.
I addition to the workout which I do privately, my husband and I try to walk 2 1/2 miles a day at a local mall. Weather permitting we’d walk outdoors, but can’t during this snowy, cold time of the year.
One of the things I find interesting about “mall walking” is the different types of people it brings to the mall. Sometimes I feel as if I’m the only female there that wants to break a sweat at all. Some of these ladies are wearing a full program of make-up and are usually wearing designer clothes. I guess I’m just the opposite. When I work out it’s not pretty. Different strokes for different folks, I guess. I guess the really important thing is that we’re at least out there, doing it.
At times I see older senior citizens using a walker and carrying oxygen. GOOD FOR THEM! At least they’re trying to better their lives. I hope I’ll always at least try also. …Good life…
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February 5, 2008 at 7:15 pm (Adult Learning, Christmas, leisure time)
I mentioned getting a sewing machine for Christmas and that I was working on a project. I finished it and it didn’t turn out badly at all. It’s not perfect, but neither am I, so….. It was fun cutting out the pattern and working on the project. I’ve put the machine in the spare room for now though. I have three or four other things I need to finish.
Sidenote…I just got through “chatting” with my daughter in California. Boy..what a world this is. I wish sometimes that I could sit down with my mother or grandmother, both deceased, and show/tell them things that we’re able to do now that may not have even been a remote thought to them. I can only imagine what will be in store years to come. ….I feel that in spite of problems with the world today I live in a pretty great time period.
Well…I guess I’ll go work on another project!
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January 25, 2008 at 12:39 pm (Adult Learning, Christmas, Understanding Life, leisure time)
I don’t think I’ve mentioned it prior to today, but Rex got me a sewing machine for Christmas. It’s basic and that’s what I wanted. As I’ve gotten older and with blood glucose testing, my fingers have become more tender so hand mending is uncomfortable. Even with light fabrics it’s more time consuming, but when you’re doing a mending job on something heavier like denim, it can be painful. Plus, machine mending is usually stronger and lasts longer. Hence the sewing machine.
Wouldn’t you know it….since I got the machine, I’ve had nothing to mend! …Good news/bad news.
I thought about the past and remembered Cassie being a child and how I’d occasionally sew things for her. They were usually articles of apparel, nothing really fancy. I wondered if I’d be able to do anything like that again.
Mind you, it’s been 25 years or so since I’ve sat down at a sewing machine. Now they come with DVDs that show you everything, even how to open the box. There’s also a manual, so I should be set. (???)
I put it on a table and plugged it in. I turned on the light over the needle. I correctly threaded a bobbin AND was able to load a spool of thread and thread the needle. I have a lot to remember, but hopefully I can have some fun with it and mend more efficiently when it’s necessary. :)
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January 22, 2008 at 9:59 pm (Weather, leisure time)
We’re at 14 weeks remaining of my 16 week countdown. It’s hard to believe that it’s already past mid-January. One thing hasn’t changed though, and that’s the COLD weather. Last weekend the actual temperatures were hovering about 4 degrees with wind chill factors of minus 15. Michigan has already had more snow this year, so far, then we had all of last year. We’ve had an additional two feet!
Thankfully Rex and I have not had a problem with power outages or freezing pipes. It can be pretty difficult at times and I know we in Michigan are not in as bad shape as a lot of other places around the country.
It’s great for the people who like cold weather. I’m glad for them. They can honestly have my entire share.
14 and counting…
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January 14, 2008 at 10:33 pm (Resolutions, health, health and cooking, leisure time)
So far I’ve kept with it. I won’t say I’ve done hard stuff or even work related things, but I’ve done at least one thing a day that’s made some sort of difference. Examples…
One day I created a recipe and passed it on to a friend. I cleaned out three drawers one day. I had some remaining holiday things that needed ironing and a little mending. I took care of that. I sorted through a rather large group of old pictures, pitched quite a few and prepared the remaining ones for an album. Today I did something I’ve not done in about 30 years. I laid out the fabric for a pattern and cut it out.
These aren’t difficult things, but they’re things that are keeping my mind active and keeping me up off my rear. …Can’t hurt!!
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January 7, 2008 at 11:54 pm (Resolutions, leisure time)
I resolve to…This year I’m going to…I want to…I will………resolutions! A lot of people make them. How many stick to them, only they would know. For the last several years I’ve decided not to make formal resolutions because I probably won’t continue with them. Weak? Maybe just honest.
I am going to TRY to do something differently this year. I’m going to TRY to do one thing every day that benefits me or someone else. I’m not talking about things like making my bed or emptying the dishwasher. I should be doing those things anyway. I mean one additional thing, one thing that isn’t a part of my typical day.
Today I organized a base cabinet in my kitchen. It’s the cabinet things get stuffed into, especially during the holidays. The whole project took me less that 15 minutes yet I felt that I accomplished something.
Other ideas could be….cleaning out a messy drawer, writing a letter/note to someone you think could use it, taking a dust cloth and wiping down all of the doors in your home, making a phone call to someone who won’t expect it but would enjoy it, or going through your medicine cabinet making sure things are not past their expiration date. These are all small things but things that will help YOU in the long run OR make you feel better just having done it.
As I said…I’m going to TRY.
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December 18, 2007 at 12:49 am (Christmas, health, leisure time)
I suppose all of us from time to time take things for granted. It’s when something starts to hurt, or we run out of it that you really realize just how much you need it or use it.
I’ve been working on some typical Christmas things, crafts, cooking, cards, decorating, etc. Over the season I have really come to appreciate my thumbs. My hands have been in and out of water, craft materials, wrapping paper, ribbon, and other things you get into during the holidays. I’ve developed a skin crack on my left thumb. It’s very sore and I’m trying to use it as little as possible. I’m very left handed and trying to substitute my right hand/thumb is very awkward for me. I never realized just how much I use my thumbs before.
They say you never really appreciate anything until it’s gone. I guess that’s true enough. Something so small having an effect on the things you do on a daily basis is an eye opening experience.
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November 21, 2007 at 3:57 pm (leisure time)
A disadvantage to blogging, that I’ve found so far, is your computer having a problem and you can’t do it! That was yesterday! What a day but we’re back to normal (??) today.
It was a nice stay at home day. We walked outside in the morning. It was pushing 50 degrees, not bad for Michigan in mid November. I spent the majority of the day working on a new Christmas project. I accomplished a lot, so it was a good day. I try to think of all my days as “good” ones.
More later….
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