Last night, I took Larry into Dallas.
We celebrated a belated birthday
at
his favorite restaurant.
Happy birthday my love.
Love you beyond the moon.
Me
Month: December 2017
Preparing….
As I prepare for 2018, I reflect on this past year.
It was great and awful
and is ending on a funky note.
So much kindness has been shown to Larry and I this year,
it takes my breath away.
I have ALWAYS said:
People treat you the way they feel about you.
Thank you for that.
You know who you are, who have touched our hearts
We are better people for knowing you.
As I think about this….
to the people who have been
rude, snide, argumentative and disrespectful.
I forgive you.
I am sorry that you have such a hard heart….
I really have nothing to say to you, sorry.
Ready for a confession?
I have been resisting these donuts for 24 hours.
Stand back….I am headed to the kitchen right now….
Love you for taking the time to read my words.
Me
Sweet Moments
On Christmas Eve, we all took a drive.
The winter country was beautiful to me.
Matilda Loved it.
She has a spirit of kindness and gentle ways.
***
Yesterday while Larry worked,
I cooked, did laundry and cleaned.
At his lunch hour we took a drive.
{it was kind of awesome}
Then we came home to his phone ringing off the hook.
{restaurant people are very busy this week each year}
But last night we celebrated.
He opened the wine I gave him for his birthday.
A movie was on, but we chatted so much
that we did not watch it.
Then I opened my gifts from Santa.
It was a perfect evening.
Thank you Larry for being my ROCK.
Thank you Santa……you spoil me.
Love you.
Me
Torn Wrapping Paper
My Larry and I went far away for Christmas.
It was beautiful.
And Santa remembered me there,
even so far away.
I passed busy churches and wished I was inside.
I was surrounded by people and felt alone.
It was then I realized, that you cannot escape
why we celebrate Christmas.
We are home today.
Larry is at work on a big project.
Laundry is swirling
and
I am making a romantic Boxing Day dinner tonight.
Did you have a perfect Christmas?
Did you have a perfect Joyeux Noël ?
I hope and pray you did.
Love you beyond the torn wrapping paper
Me
Headfirst
I am feeling sentimental today
and I am not sure why.
The lights and colors of the season have
touched me in the most unusual way
and tears seem to always be at the surface.
Personally, I am glad that 2017 is almost over.
It was filled with bad and good.
2018 is the promise of renewal for me.
Yesterday we met Jami at the Arboretum.
It was our Christmas with her.
I have other photos from the day,
but this one is the one I loved best.
Past the lake and over her shoulder, you can see Dallas.
She chose this spot, excited at the view.
***
As we jump headfirst into this busy weekend,
I wish you happy,
blessed moments with the people you love best.
Please take a moment to listen to someone
who might be lonely or unheard.
Listening is a wonderful gift.
{please leave a message here if you need me to listen}
Much love to you.
Me
Almost Christmas
Is it almost Christmas? I am trying to feel better.
Today I am planning my next dinner party…..and resting.
While in France this year, a good friend gave me her recipe for vin chaud.
I have saved a few bottles….cleaned them
and they are waiting for the mulled wine.
This weekend, I will prepare it
and
Chef Valentine will post the recipe next week.
if it is a success of course
In the spirit of Vin Chaud,
I wish you health and happiness…and the recipe.
Love you beyond all of the empty wine bottles
I can get my hands on.
Me
Stinky
It has been a stinky day.
I had to postpone our dinner party
because Larry has to go out of town….
and
II think I caught the flu bug Larry had over the weekend.
I am in bed, reading
Stinky days like this
should be banned so close to Christmas.
Love you,
Me
PS: I am loving this book…
but be sure to read them in order
Chocolate For Your Soul
In Paris, this year,
our picnic day was dreary and drizzly.
But, the Champagne was perfection
and
our lunch extraordinary.
But, I LOVE the Champagne bottle.
Did I say LOVE?
The winery, said the bottle is the same
as they used 100 years ago.
How awesome is THAT?
I asked my Larry if I could borrow the bottle
for the holidays.
Then he will remove the label for his wine book
after the new year.
Look for a photo of the bottle
as I plan to use it at one of our parties.
***
This holiday, I seem
to be having a problem with expectations.
Not mine, but other peoples.
It is the time of year when people
expect so much, while forgetting
how awful they were to you just months ago.
One of the things cancer taught me was,
never waste your time on people
who do not care enough about you
to be kind.
Being kind is easy and it feels so good….
It is like chocolate for your soul.
Today I will find a candle for the awesome champagne bottle,
and do something kind for someone….
{and I know who!}
Please enjoy your day.
Love you BEYOND the moon
Me
The Weekend Before Christmas
Larry and I had a lovely weekend.
It was filled with all things good.
We saw THE GRINCH again! {my favorite}
{the Broadway Play}
We have seen The Grinch many times,
but this one was THE BEST!
{Or do I say that every time?}
Then we went to Pedro’s after the play.
A very good friend, Pedro has the BEST restaurant in Dallas.
It seems like,
every special event in my life,
I celebrate at Pedros….It is my tradition.
After my favorite lunch,
we strolled down to Elm Street Tattoo
Where Nick tweaked my pink ribbon Tattoo.
My small soft ribbon is now
a strong comment on breast cancer and family.
It is on my wrist , crusty and sore
but i LOVE it.
I will post pics after it is healed.
***
Christmas is one week away.
I am not sure how often I will be posting
but…….
You can always
leave a comment for me.
{A comment on this blog, not on Face Book.}
{smilie face}
Have a happy, wonderful day.
Please fill you day with all things inspirational and kind.
Love you!
Me
Dear Rosemary and David
Dear Rosemary and David NTG,
One year ago, you had a Christmas”Fig Bonsai” tree
sent to Larry and me.
{We love it so much!}
I immediately named him HUGO.
He was watered, fed and welcomed to The Cottage.
In the past year,
he has doubled in size and puts out new growth often.
After this new year,
he will be transplanted into a new bonsai pot.
Thank you again for this lovely gift.
Hugo has been a constant reminder of you, our wonderful friends,
Rosemary and David.
May this holiday season bring you
love and joy.
Love you.
Me
PS: the heart shaped rock in the soil
was found in Philadelphia.