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
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
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 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.
Last year I read a wonderful book…
filled with hope and strength.
And well written.
In fact, I loved it.
Last night while I worried
over what book to read over the holiday,
I found
This is the second book
after Harold Fry.
It is downloaded on my Kindle
and
I have read a few chapters.
Last book dilemma of 2017 is settled.
If you are having a dilemma,
I recommend the above books.
Good luck!
Love you beyond the moon.
Me
Christmas is a breath away.
Where did the time go?
I am not ready at all. Are you?
I have three more gifts to complete
and
I feel the stress building up.
How are YOU?
Have you found Christmas?
Is your heart full of love and Christmas miracles?
I hope so.
Today, is a busy day.
I will finish Matilda’s sweater.
After her sweater, I will make her a fur vest.
The vest pattern is on the left above.
The fur does not photograph well, but it feels wonderful.
I can see her wearing it with a top, jeans and her boots.
So as I try to curb my stress and get projects done….
I will grab a mug of tea and thread my sewing machine.
Let this Wednesday begin!
Love you beyond the moon.
Me
I have been day-dreaming.
A lot.
Moments from long ago,
being with Larry in Paris a few weeks ago.
Baby Matilda and Libby pug dog.
It must be my Christmas time habit now.
The day-dreaming makes me smile
and
reminds me of special moments
that I want to keep in my heart…..
What is your Christmas time habit?
Can you hear me sigh?
Love you beyond the moon.
Me
It was a great weekend.
Larry and I asked our daughters
to join us for a Saturday FEAST!
{Larry and I were in France during Thanksgiving}
Jamison had to work, but stopped by
on her way home for a little visit,
But, Lars, Josh, Matilda and puppy Ellie joined us.
I roasted a huge turkey,
used holiday table settings
and
smiled as the day was filled
with my wonderful family.
I cooked the dinner, Larry carved the turkey
and
my kids were in charge of the entertainment.
It was perfect.
****
Sunday night was dinner and a movie,
we ate left overs and watched
the holiday movie Prancer.
PRANCER is my favorite.
FAVORITE.
And it always makes me cry.
So, it is now, Monday Morning.
Larry is away all day today.
I am alone to work on holiday gifts, laundry
and practice my Yoga.
Will you try to {yoga} breathe today?
Smile when you can and please remember
that this is the Holiday of LOVE and JOY.
No Grumpies allowed.
Love you very much.
Me.
Happy Birthday Larry.
We have celebrating birthdays together
for over 40 years.
{the best years anyone could ever ask for}
Just wait till you see what is in the box!
Happy Day!
I love you beyond the moon.
Me
I stepped outside.
The dirt devils had turned into leaf devils.
and
the patio begged for company,
In the distance I heard Christmas music playing.
This time of year can be so difficult for many people.
Please know, that you are in my heart.
I pray for peace that only you will know
and
love that will fill the little empty spaces of your heart.
*****
I have been working on a gift for Matilda.
A sweater.
I took a pattern from an old knitting book of my Mothers
and
designed a fair isle pattern for the bottom.
It will soon be finished….then I have other things to make.
As I work,
I love imaging who will get the gift…
the Holidays are a special time….
Love you.
Me