Yesterday, on Camp Robi day, Larry and I took Matilda (our granddaughter) to the Dallas Arboretum for afternoon tea.
Matilda was amazing. She was such a sweet young lady, we were so proud of her.
The three of us had a lovely visit and we had fun too.
Wait till you see what is planned for Camp Robi next Friday. (I am excited!)
Love you beyond thee moon.
Me
Today is CAMP ROBI and there is something very special planned for Matilda. This coming Monday, Matilda will turn 10 years old…..it is a special weekend, definitely.
This weeekend Lauren and Josh are hosting Matilda’s birthday party. It is a swimming party for the new ten year old.. I know that it will be a fun time for everyone.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Love you beyond the moon.
Me
I do not post political things on my social media. I believe that my opinions are personal and have nothing to do with my friends or contacts.
Last week, on Instagram, a contact (who gives a political opinion regularly) posted slamming thoughts about things that I disagree with. She also added that if the post offended the reader in any way, go ahead and unfriend her. So, I unfriended her.
My life has been difficult the past couple of years. I limit social media and when I do log in, I love to catch up with friends and see positive posts. Social Media is my entertainment! ….. and not be subjected to negative crap. Why do people think that they can change the minds of others, by just sharing their opinions?
Yesterday I received a DM from her, asking if she had offended me in any way because she saw that I unfriended her. I am still laughing. Merde, didn’t she tell the reader to unfriend her if offended? So, I unfriended her.
Love you beyond the moon.
Me.
Last summer I painted a large impressionist piece. Since then, I have had trouble committing to painting anything. Isn’t that peculiar? I’ve made a dozen dresses, I’m building a miniature book store, have been knitting and needlepointing like crazy. Being creative isn’t the problem, painting is.
For inspiration, (and health) I have been walking again. I was walking 2-2 1/2 miles and not adding more time or distance. I was stuck there…but I was getting out of the house and moving. Right?
Recently, I’ve upped my walking distance to 3 1/2 miles. It has been hard and I would love to lose a bit of weight….Motivation is certainly there.
It is a beautiful day here and I am on my way to walk 3 1/2 miles. The goal is to walk that distance 5 times a week.
PS……..
I had a BIG DR’s appointment on Monday. My test results are coming in now…they are so much better since January. My Cholesterol was very high 6 months ago, Dr P said that she had never seen anyone with it so high. Six months later, I had dropped the cholesterol 100 points! My BP is normal now and I am taking care of business. Next up: THE DREADED EYE EXAM!
Love you beyond the moon.
Me
For my birthday (in June), a box arrived. It was filled with goodies, including the amazing apron above. I have a painting smock, but no aprons. Even when I am not using the apron, it always inspires me while it hangs by the kitchen, whispering for me to “get busy”…
The Folds of An Apron
A large hook holds one smock and the
apron.
Both splattered with organic cookie
ingredients.
How did that
happen?
The beige and blue apron is my
favorite.
It lets me daydream of
faraway,
And friends that hold me
close.
The folds of an apron are
hugs.
Warm hugs that comfort and bring
contentment.
Thank you Kim, for the favorite apron. I love it beyond measure and think of you often.
Love you beyond the moon. Me
Yesterday, after church, Larry and I grabbed Matilda’s Birthday gifts, went to Whole Foods and bought a cake, then took it all to the country to celebrate Matilda’s Birthday a week early. It is going to be a super busy week for everyone, so we thought that we would start early.
It was the best celebration. Matilda blew out the candles, opened gifts and generally had a nice early birthday.
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We came home from Matilda’s little party and Larry heated up the grill. We had hamburgers, chips and salsa for dinner. The Wine was Freak Show and our movie was To Catch A Thief with Cary Grant.
It was a lovely weekend. Now for a lovely new week.
Love you beyond the moon.
Me
Happy Sunday.
I feel very sad this morning. I was talking to Larry about how I was feeling and we agreed that almost everyone is struggling right now in their own way. I hate thinking that everyone is dealing with this new normal. The new normal should happen without anyone noticing. It should be one of those things that happens…. and then I say,” WHEN DID THAT HAPPEN?”
Have the happiest day… Embrace the new normal.
Love you beyond the moon.
Me
Our Camp day was spent at the Dallas aquarium. It was crowded and unsettling but we found things that we LOVED and enjoyed our day.
Matilda and myself, have miniature buildings to construct. (Mathilda’s is a home, mine is a book store) We came home from the aquarium and worked on our miniatures. We then played a few games, and then went to dinner.
We had the best time at dinner….talking laughing and just being together…..Another Camp Robi day is over.
Love you beyond the moon.
Me
This week, I was busy making a garment….a cocktail dress. While I worked, I watched a DOC on Netflix. It was very good. Let me start by saying, I have never read an AMY TAN book…..I accidently fell across this/her documentary and enjoyed every moment of it. Amy Tan the author, will have books in my TBR pile now…..
I loved learning how brave Amy was and how her writing came to be. On a few different levels, she made me feel encouraged and positive. I will watch it again soon. Just to catch up on the little things that I missed…..
Next book on my reading list, THE JOY LUCK CLUB.
Love you beyond the moon.
Me
Next to my work table, is a corner cabinet. It is rustic, sweet and I love it very much. It is within my view every morning as I sit…either getting ready to write or after and I am preparing to work on a project.
From the left, the dancing angel I bought after Mother died in 1995. Mother loved to dance. In the middle, a photo of Lars, Jami and myself on Jami’s birthday one year. It is ironic that Jami’s face is hidden, except for one of her eyes. My face is hidden too! The photo on the right is a selfie of Larry and myself that I took in France. It is mostly sky. I love the tops of our heads. Then come the Eiffel Towers. For many years, I would pick up the Eiffel Towers as I see ones that I like. On our last trip, I bought a dozen of them in different colors for dinner party place card holders…But…I have not been back to Paris since November 2018 and the dinner party never happened. (I had surgery and cancer treatment 2019-November and then coronavirus struck)
Larry and I are booked for a 2021 French trip. Maybe my photography mojo will come back before then and I will bring home the most amazing shots ever taken in France. Finger’s crossed
I cannot help but think of hosting a dinner party after this years trip? A holiday, French theme with the wonderful people in our lives? I definitely will have to buy more Eiffel Tower minis.
A dinner party! I am excited already. Look for your invitation in November……
Love you beyond the moon.
Me