This is the first blog post of May 2022. I LOVE May. It is a beautiful month filled with new green leaves on trees and happy activities as we get ready for summer. It will be a beautiful spring…

I am having major problems with jet lag right now. Traveling far away is worth it…. BUT I sleep for two hours and then I am awake for two more. This goes on all night long. The good news is, I get to hear all of the world’s news during my awake time. Last night’s news was grim.

I am especially sad about Naomi Judd. (may she rest in peace) Neither Larry or I are country music fans, but what a wonderful woman Naomi Judd was. Of course I have never met her, but have you ever noticed, that kind people cannot hide exactly how kind they truly are? I suppose that nasty people cannot hide what kind of people they are either…

I hope that today brings spring joy into everyone’s hearts. to practice love, is a joy to give and to receive.

Love you beyond the moon.

Me

Hi everyone. Happy Tuesday. About two weeks ago, I stopped posting a link to this blog on Facebook and Instagram. I also closed down one half of my Facebook and Instagram accounts. It was time to step back and I hope that no ones feelings are hurt. I feel somewhat free as it is amazing how hurtful and time consuming social media can be.

I have also been trying to post daily on FlickR. It helps me very much to focus on at least one new photo a day. The feeling is wonderful…getting that one shot that makes me smile. Here is the link to my FlickR account. https://www.flickr.com/photos/pastelginger/ There are over 6,000 photos. Perhaps a few of them will lighten your day.

So many of my friends are struggling right now. Please check on your friends. It is easy to underestimate how important a real HELLO means to someone. (or a real handwritten note)

I am taking a break from the blog this week. I will be back next week, rested and ready to tackle everything that life can throw at me.

Till then, be happy. Love you beyond the moon.

Me

After Easter services at church yesterday, Larry and I hiked at a park in Sherman Texas, It was a beautiful day, filled with beauty and moments of reflection.

We walked over 2 1/5 miles and then were ready to start home and make Easter Dinner.

While I got dinner started, Larry went out to the back garden and planted Zinnias. Larry loves picking the zinnias to stick in a mason jar and use on the Sunday dinner table. He planted lots of seeds. I hope they thrive.

Easter dinner menu was, Lamb chops, roasted veggies and Magnum Ice-cream bars for dessert. Larry and I gave up ice-cream for Lent, and finally, yesterday we enjoyed one of our favorite treats.

Larry and I had a quiet, wonderful Easter. We talked to both Lauren and Jamison, and reflected on Easters past. I did not have a new dress for yesterday but I put a flower on my old dress. It made it new again.

Larry brought me flowers….beautiful flowers that we put on the dinner table and it is from this bouquet that I stole a carnation to put on my dress for church. I had the best day.

He Is Risen.

Love you beyond the moon.

Me

Dear ones….

Larry and I wish you a special Easter Weekend. May the joy of this holiday touch your heart and remind you how much that you are loved.

Love you beyond the moon.

Robin & Larry

Yesterday, Larry had a meeting in a city South of Dallas. I took a book and went with him. I used to always go with him on day trips. The pandemic changed how he conducts meetings now, so maybe I can go with him more often.

On the way home, Larry asked if I wanted to stop at the Dallas Zoo (since we were passing) and walk my 2 miles. (I said YES!)

It was really nice, walking my miles, while passing (visiting) some of my favorite Dallas residents.

I enjoyed walking my two miles yesterday. It was very different than usual and quite fun.

Every week for the past 6 weeks, Larry has had a huge conference call every Wednesday (reviews). These calls have been for one of his favorite clients….and today is the very last one! I don’t know if he is happy or sad! He loves his job a lot.

It is raining again. I am ignoring the thunder.

Have a happy day! Love you beyond the moon.

Me

Yesterday, I had the brilliant idea to bake a pie. I had all of the ingredients and it sounded like a nice project. Right?

It was raining and thundering and I ignored the noise to make a pie. I made a Custard Pie. It is a recipe that I have been making for 40 years and don’t think that Chef Valentine has shared it…maybe I need to post that recipe?

I preheated the oven and prepped the custard. The pie went into the oven. This is where my problems started. The oven is to preheat at 450 degrees and put the pie into the oven. After 10 minutes at 450, I was to drop the temperature to 325. BUT I forgot to drop the temperature. The pie burned and it made the house smell awful. The pie was almost completely brown and I tossed it into the garbage.

I cannot imagine why I was so distracted. It is one of my favorite recipes and I know it by heart. I do feel a bit discouraged about it, even though I did make another pie later in the afternoon and it was perfect for dessert.

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The past months, I have not been taking photos as I usually do. My MoJo is lost but I have been trying hard to get it back. On Sunday, Larry gave me an early birthday gift. A new point and shoot camera! (I have a big camera with great lenses, and my phone takes good photos…but this point and shoot is the perfect “middle” camera. It is the thinnest camera I have ever seen and fits almost anywhere.

I am trying to post more photos on my flicker page…. https://www.flickr.com/photos/pastelginger/ Please take a peek?

I have been posting photos for such a long time and hope to become more consistent this summer. Yes, it is one of my summer goals. What do you have planned for the summer?

Please be happy today.

Love you beyond the moon.

Me

The past weekend was wonderful. Larry and I did errands and enjoyed the beautiful spring weather! It was VERY windy here and the gusts blew over patio chairs and trees. ( no trees were blown over in our yard)

We had a taco picnic in the car at the lake on Saturday, because the wind was so strong…but it was fun. We turned on the car radio, classical station and ate tacos and salsa. It was romantic and fun.

On Sunday morning, Larry and I were greeters at church. I enjoyed it very much. Seeing everyone as they came to church and handing out palm leaves was extra special.

Yesterday before dinner Larry and I played a game of chess. (I talked about playing chess in the last post) Of course Larry won, I am so out of practice! But it was fun and challenging.

When I was going through breast cancer the first time in 2012, I promised myself to learn to play chess and practice yoga. To be completely honest, I stayed with both of the activities until cancer #2. Then I stopped doing so many things. Chess and yoga included. I am trying to do better and get back to my old normal.

Last night, Sunday dinner and movie consisted of my super ham sandwich, fruit, Bugles snacks, French onion dip and for dessert, one of Larry’s favorites, eclairs.

Our movie was Hampstead.

Hampstead is a true story.

We liked the movie. The soundtrack was good and as always, Diane Keaton entertains. Sunday went very fast this week. Is it because it is Holy Week? I am not sure.

Please have a good, happy week this week. Stay safe if you are in the way of storms.

Love you beyond the moon. Me

Last week I bought an African Violet plant for the dining room. Finally after so many years… I replaced the ones I gave away during a time of anger and self pity. (breast cancer treatments)

The new plant was in a cold green house and rather beat up. I transplanted her right away and now three days later, she is looking so much better.

Yesterday, Larry and I spent the entire day together. The only thing I wanted to do, but did not do, was play a game a chess. Maybe today?

Love you beyond the moon.

Me