Month: June 2020

On The Left

- robin
Photo: Two bikers passing without warning on the path. (after they passed us, I said very loudly, ON THE LEFT)…they got over as they passed the woman and her sweet dog.

Larry and I walk 3-4 miles 5 times a week at a park very near our house. Since COVID-19, we have many more bikers than normal on the walking/ riding path.

The problem is, these new-be bikers, have no bike etiquette. (they should say in a loud voice…ON THE LEFT and if they have a bell, ring it as they pass) There have been times, when a walker/jogger stepped in front of a biker that they cannot hear nor see, an accident occurs and injuries are always part of the equation. (the last injury was a broken leg to the walker. There was a death on the Katy Trail a few years ago, where the biker hit a young woman. She received a brain injury and never regained consciousness)

In the past month, there have been a few close calls, for Larry. He walks on my left as we walk counter clock-wise. I would say two out of ten bike riders warn us of their approach. I took the above photo yesterday where TWO bikers sped past us, very close to Larry with no warning.

Here is the big question. If there is an accident, who’s insurance covers the damage/injuries?

I just walked 3.5 miles and made it home in one piece. Lets all stay healthy and safe today.

Love you beyond the moon.

Me

Etsy and Me

- robin
Photo: 1960’s vintage formal pattern

After I walked my laps and came home, I honestly meant to blog. I have a pet peeve to share and I even got a photo of the problem this morning while walking.

BUT, I fell into the rabbit hole known as ETSY vintage patterns and did not escape till moments ago after I completed my purchase.

Darn. Sorry to burden you with my pattern/fabric addiction but I am sharing the pattern with you. I am going to make the dress and little jacket for winter events. Fabric yet to be decided.

Thanks for listening. I guess I should get busy with my day.

Love you beyond the moon.

Me

Camp Songs and Fire Pits

- robin
Photo: Red Chairs at the fire pit

If you read the blog yesterday, I talked about “the red chairs”….we found them! Who is ready to come over for hot dogs and s’mores by the fire pit? Camp begins next Monday.

It is early Monday morning right now. I have walked 3 1/2 miles, laundry is swirling and I am making the camp Robi schedule. I have the calendar, and patches in front of me but I need help with one of the activities.

Photo: 2020 Patch for Camp Robi

I honestly don’t know why I got this patch. I do not sing nor do I know any campfire songs. PLEASE if you have a favorite camp song share it with us. we will be singing by the fire pit….nightly I guess! (If I do not hear from anyone, I will have to watch the movie, MEATBALLS for ideas!) Please write soon. XOX

Have a wonderful day.

Love you beyond the moon.

Me

Countdown to Camp Robi

- robin

There are seven days till Camp starts. I have schedules to make and dinners to plan. Activities will be different because Matilda is almost 9 years old now and her interests have changed.

Photo: Camp Rules-Oil on canvas by Larry and Robin

Matilda is a sweetheart. Spending a week with her is always a joy.

Because we have not gone anywhere in one year, Larry is taking a vacation week during camp! I am so excited. He and Matilda have a special relationship and having the week off, he can give her undivided attention.

It is Sunday morning. Larry and I are doing chores around The Cottage and he is out in the garden , watering, spending time in the Zen Garden weeding and just being Larry.

Our church has You Tube Services now. It isn’t very personal…but there is one sweet lady from church who texts me and checks up on us. Her name is Ginger and she is much like her name. Her kindness means the world to me.

I shall say bye on this quiet Sunday Morning. Home Depot has red garden chairs for around the fire pit and don’t you think that they would be perfect for Camp Robi?

Have a wonderful Sunday.

Love you beyond the moon.

Me

That Flamingo Summer

- robin
Photo: Flamingo at the Dallas Zoo June 10, 2020

I remember the summer that I had a major growth spurt. We had just moved to a new city. I did not know anyone and my family was distracted with settling into a new house. I felt out of place in a new city and in my body too.

I felt like a flamingo that summer. Tall, gangley and out of place in just about every situation.

The city we moved to, was near my Grandmothers house. As we became settled, my Grandmother called and asked me to lunch. Not my Mother or my sisters, but me. (me! Out of place Robin! Alone without my sisters! I was excited)

The day I had lunch with Grandmother, I remember feeling comfortable. I felt in charge of my long legs and although I had my manners turned on high, (my grandmother was a great lady) I was beginning to finally feel like a real person. Do you think that is an adolescent thing or a “girl” thing?

I think of my Grandmother a lot these days. Now that I am a grandmother, her impact on me is memorable and wonderful.

Who has impacted your life?

Love you beyond the moon.

Me

Comment Day

- robin
Photo: Summer Watermelon

Happy Comment Sunday. The first week of June is done. So much is going on in the world.

Are you Happy? Sad? Have a new recipe? Would like to leave a message for someone? Please share your thoughts? (comment section below)

Love you beyond the moon.

Me

Reflections

- robin
Photo: Walk at the lake

Larry and I have been walking every morning. He tries to keep me busy and positive. The struggle is real, for all of us. Relationships are very important right now. Stay happy and thank you for being part of my life.

Love you beyond the moon.

Me

Every Day Gets Better/ A Day Trip To Austin Texas

- robin

Yesterday, Larry took me away with him. The highway was empty and we listened to wonderful music as we drove. He took calls and answered emails while we traveled.

Photo: Day Trip

We stopped in Temple, Texas at the PFG OPCO to drop off a gift for one of Larry’s bosses, graduating sons. Have you ever been to Temple Texas? There is a Buc-ee’s there and Larry worked out of that city for over ten years. It is small and sleepy.

Onward to Austin…..

Photo: Chuy’s Austin

Larry asked where I would like to go to lunch. I knew immediately. Chuy’s in Austin. (On Lamar) I have never eaten at this location but it is now one of my favorites! Our food was perfect, as usual and the sweetest person waited on us. Her name was Tori.

Photo: Tori, At Chuy’s Restaurant-Austin

Tori was friendly, observant and accommodating. As we thanked her for taking such good care of us, she shared a wee bit of her story.

Tori managed this location until Covid-19 hit. Then she was furloughed and recently she was called back as wait staff. She is so happy to have a job and said that every day, things get better. I wanted to cry for her, but her positive attitude was almost contagious and I have no doubt that soon she will be managing a restaurant again.

As I reflect on our lunch at one of my favorite restaurants, so many people have been let go from their jobs. Personally, this has been difficult for me, to see the hunger and unemployment. But…Every Day gets Better…..right?

God puts certain people into our lives for certain reasons. My prayer is, that I never “miss” the message.

Please have a great day and don’t miss the message meant for you!

Love you beyond my favorite restaurant…CHUY’S

Me

Camp Plans

- robin

I am rattling around the house alone this morning, hoping to post about my “yesterday” before I start my busy today.

Yesterday, I had to make dicisions about….drum roll….Camp Robi. Is it really time? Will there be enough activities to do with what is happening in the world today? Will I have the energy to amuse an 8 year old for one week?

With Larry’s assistance, I made decisions on this years uniform and started our schedule.

Photo: Camp Uniform

I am having to work around locations that are open. Some of our favorite places are still closed due to the Covid-19. It is making things a bit difficult/different, but we can do this and my time with my Matilda is going to be wonderful.

This is year 5 for Camp Robi. I am looking forward to new and exciting activities this year and have the feeling that Matilda is going to teach me a thing or two, for instance, she is completely in love with TiK-Tok and a video game Terraria. I don’t think it will happen, but if by chance you see me dancing on Tik-Tok….it isn’t me.


Yesterday was a blessing to me. Planning camp and spending Larry’s lunch hour shopping for camp clothes. I focused on what is good, instead of watching friends take pot shots at each other on social media.

I think that (some people) should be ashamed. They are posting and preaching about love and acceptance, but the first time someone says something that they disagree with they become confrontational, rude and filled with self righteousness. It is an interesting commentary on human nature.

Life is precious. May your today be one of love, kindness…and the Golden Rule.

Love you beyond the moon.

Me