Author: robin

Of Course, But Why?

- robin

Matilda spent the night with us.

She was so amazing, fun, smart and easy.

We shopped, at UTLA and Hobby Lobby.

We had dinner at Pei Wei, and she ate mango CA rolls. {2 of them!}

We came home to watch Poltergeist

and she took a long bath in the  old cottage tub.

Then we had a Bewitched marathon.

THEN she went to bed….

 Larry and I turned on the big BOXING match.

While we were watching Mayweather

beat the stew out of McGreggor,

Matilda came into our room

and

asked to cuddle.

There we were, in the big bed,

with Matilda snoring in between us, watching boxing.

Next morning, we ate donuts and fruit,

played with the doll house and then…..

we went to the movies to see LEAP!

Yes, we loved it and will see it again.

It was time to take Matilda home.

We stopped for lunch,

and she asked:  would I take her picture.

I said: of course, but why?

She said: I want a before picture on your”blog”…

and when my stitches came out…. We can post an “after” shot!

I told you that she was awesome.

******

Love and prayers to our friends in South Texas.

Love you beyond the moon.

Me

 

There are Times

- robin

It is a beautiful Friday Morning in Texas.

Bill Withers is  singing Lean on Me

on my favorite radio station {from Dublin, IE}

***

Last night, Larry and I drove 1 1/2 hours to meet

fiends for dinner in Lindale Texas.

We had the best time, laughing and visiting.

***

Three weeks ago, we were in London.

We stayed on a mews,

that had been renovated into flats.

We loved our flat in the mews.

We had a picnic in front of our flat  one evening

{plus a chess game}

and it was awesome.

Shall I apologize for feeling nostalgic?

There are times,

when I realize that a special moment  has sped by to fast.

Honoring a special moment is like engraving it into your heart…

Yes, and Larry won the chess game at our London picnic.

Happy weekend.

Love you more  than candy.

Me

 

 

 

Every Other Day

- robin

Yesterday, I went to the local garden nursery.

The tables were close to empty

and

the plants that were there, were half dead.

I went to the house plant section

and

picked out a sick, thirsty plant.

Chocolate Soldier Information

I remembered this plant from years at the Flower shop.

It was one of my bosses favorite plants.

It is an  Episcia cupreata. A Chocolate  Soldier.

It is from the same family as an African Violet…..and it is getting happier.

I will water it every other day

and

in a week or two, I will transplant it into a sweet little pot.

Plants and people,

with a little care, everything thrives.

I wish you a day filled with love and nurture.

Love you beyond the moon.

Me

 

 

I Am Not The Only One Around

- robin

Yesterday was a strange day

and last night I woke around two o’clock

and could not go back to sleep.

I am tired of having a cold,

100 degree days,

eating  dinner out at restaurants,

missing Libby Pug Dog,

inconsiderate people,

and feeling sad.

Spicy list, huh?

Random fact: I love spices and spice jars,

I am not a fan of dramatic {spicy} days

What do you do when you feel overwhelmed and sad?

Thank you for listening.

You all are awesome,

I get notes from many of you,

sharing feelings, thoughts, ideas….

I love knowing that I am not the only sad~sac around.

Happy Wednesday fellow sad~sacs!

I love you more than candy.

Me

Normal

- robin

Last  Saturday, Josh, Lauren and Matilda came for lunch.

The autograph tablecloth was on the table

{for Matilda to do a sketch next to her 4 year old signature}

and

BBQ was on the menu.

In the past few days, since this lunch party,

Larry and I have been  busy.

He loves his job,

I have been working on a Christmas gift for Lars,

 trying to get over two weeks of traveling

and

a bad cold.

I think that this might be the first normal Tuesday in 3 weeks….

Here is to NORMAL.

A Normal, BRAND NEW day……

Be happy …

Love you.

Me.

 

 

 

Brunch~Anniversary Cards~Sense and Sensibility

- robin

Yesterday was wonderful.

Larry and I went to brunch

where we sat in the cool restaurant enjoying each other.

Talking, laughing, crying.

We sat in our favorite booth,

and

the piano player played a song that was played at our wedding.

After brunch, we went to the garden center.

and

bought a few new plants for the entry area of The Cottage.

Each year we give each other the same card for our anniversary.

When it gets filled up, we buy another

and slip it under the ribbon.

I took pictures.

The first entry is from August 2007.

ten years of entries!

Thanks for letting me know that my math was wrong Dima.

***

Laundry is swirling.

I have cut out fabric

and

will soon be sewing while doing laundry.

The playlist for today is

Soundtrack from Sense and Sensibility.

{It is awesome for a Monday morning}

Be happy today dear hearts.

I love you more than chocolate.

Me

 

 

 

Anniversary

- robin

Larry and I have been married, 40 years today.

I love My Larry. I love my life.

But, this has been the worst year of my life.

I thank  God every day, that Larry is my partner.

We can handle anything together.

Good or bad,

Larry has a way of helping me accept life

as we journey through.

Last Sunday, we were lucky enough

to visit the church where we were marred 40 years ago.

Richmond, VA~1977

It feels like yesterday.

Where has the time gone?

 

Photo taken at the Black Bass Hotel…by amber moralis

 

25th wedding ceremony, Cable Beach, Bahamas.

 

This is my favorite person in the world….

Happy Anniversary Larry.

Love you more than candy.

Me

 

 

Just a Question

- robin

Good Morning.It is super quiet in the house…

and my brain has been a bit agitated.

Let me explain.

My love for history is well known

and because of this, I have one question. Maybe two.

When the time comes to tear down George Washington’s statue

{and it will happen, because he owned slaves}

will tearing it down, change history in any way?

The ARTist’s work will have been damaged beyond repair

and

after the immediate adrenaline  rush,

the persons who brought it down,

are going to have the same old history to contend with.

I was wondering if the destruction is worth it?

Where is all of this hate coming from?

Love you.

Me