Friday, January 2, 2026

Happy New Year!

And yes, I realize today is January 2nd. 😊  What can I say, it is what it is.

Les and I are okayish.  He is doing what he can.  So am I, and trying to keep up with things.  

The guys are done cleaning up leaves and I am guessing they won't be back until they think they will need to mow again in the spring.  Although, we have had some strong wind several times lately that has blown huge leaves into the yard.  I have no idea what kind of trees or where they came from.  There were so many stuck in the small shrubs in front of the porch and stuck into the Christmas decorations, that I went out and cleaned them up.

All of the undecorating is done, it took a couple days.  As I was working at it, I also cleaned out the storage boxes.  Jacquie and Jordan came and helped with the final job of getting our large tree taken apart and boxed up and moved into the library closet.  So everything is back in place now and cleaned up.  Actually this morning, I swapped out the quilts when I changed the bed and put the Christmas quilt away and the Anniversary quilt is back on the bed.

I have been tackling rather smallish jobs that have been bugging me.  You know, like cleaning out some drawers, sorting through the closet, cleaning out the bathroom sinks' drains, cleaning the sink mats in the kitchen, etc.  Next up is finishing some forms for tax prep, and then updating our address database.  A couple friends moved over the past year and we didn't know until we received their cards.

So, all in all, life is still good.  Be kind, take care of yourselves, and stay safe.  God Bless America!

This picture was taken New Year's Day evening.  You know I like sky pictures!

Friday, December 19, 2025

I'm Just Saying . . . . . .


The world is in a state of unease and unhappiness.  So, make your own joy, be kind, and take care of yourself and your loved ones. You can choose to look on the positive side of things.  I know Les and I are trying.  True, some days are easier than others, but we try.  And if someone else has issues with why you seem happier, ignore them.

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Just an Extra Funny Post Today

 

My Grama Ethel believed this!  She'd give Grandpa and me some of her cookies with breakfast.  She said they had eggs, sometimes fruit or nuts, and milk, so what was not good for breakfast!  

Stay safe!

Another Early Gift


Les gave me the little lighted cat tree!  Thank you, honey!  It looks perfect next to Fat Santa that Dad made.

I hope everyone is well and safe.  Take care and be kind.  Life is good.  And God Bless America!

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

In Case Anyone Has the Holiday Blahs

On Pam's last trip to Italy, she got us this great small calendar that has been stuck to our refrigerator door this year.  On December 1st, I was going around and flipping calendar pages. I was expecting the December picture to be of a Cathedral or the Vatican.  I just have to post this.  It made me smile.  And I said "Well, what a way to make merry!"

Thanks again, Pam!

And I hope everyone is having a good Christmas season!  

Sunday, December 14, 2025

Decorations Pictures

 




Just pictures of some of our decorations.  Stay safe!

Hey!

I hope everyone is well and staying safe.  Les and I are okayish.  

It is cold, windy, and gray here.  May have some flurries later.  In a previous post I mentioned that the weather forecast had snow in it.  They had said one to two inches.  We got at least five inches here in our area.  Our very nice neighbor shoveled our walk and driveway for us!  He did it late at night and we didn't know until I looked out and saw it was all cleaned off.  Nice guy!

Our guys came yesterday to clean up leaves again, mow, edge, and trim.  At the moment the yard looks pretty good.


Everyone is okay and everyone is busy.  Take care and be kind.  Life is good.  And God Bless America!