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- robin

It feels like rain outside.

I sat on the patio for about an hour this morning,

listening to the birds and daydreaming about my day.

I have always loved sitting on the patio of The Cottage.

This time of year especially.

{Spring! Glorious spring!}

I remember Lauren and Jami joining me when they were little

and

sometimes my Mother would come over to visit.

She would sit at the table, cigarette in hand, ash-tray nearby.

We have lived in The Cottage for a long time….

and have such lovely memories.

Now, spring 2017.

I am ready to create, celebrate, travel and love.

What about you? Are you ready?

Love you.

Me

Unsocial Media

- robin

I honestly cannot decide if it is a matter of

age or manners.

What is UP with people who nag-nag-nag you for friendship

on Social Media?

{yes, you know who they are and they are not part of your life}

Ok, so after deleting their request 4 times and  then ignoring  it ,

you accept their invitation for friendship.

AND

They do not say hi! How are you? Kiss my foot?

No.

There are a few people who I consciously moved away from in my life.

Why on earth would I allow them

to see all of my postings and personal messages?

One person who I have known from High School,

is all over Larry and myself because she wants to travel to Europe with us.

{this woman is quite inappropriate with my married husband}

Nope darlin’, that is not happening.

What about the family member who treated you like shit {excuse my French}

because my family was angry at me?

Righttttttttt.

Social media has made things very easy

for wonderful people to re-connect.

It has also made it easy for the leaches in the family

and flirty old friends to worm their into your life

so they can once again take advantage.

I am sorry. I am not that old Robin any more.

{Therapy was awesome}

You want to have more family to worship you?

Fine.

You want a good looking man to flirt with and touch

because you are alone?

Okay.

I am guessing that you will have to find someone else

who you have not talked to in 15 years.

Good luck with that.

Sign me, Unsocial .

Love you.

Me

Lavender and Tickseed

- robin

The build up for Easter was intense this year

and

then, it was over so quickly.

I feel a little sad about that.

The good thing is, that if I want it to…..

Easter can live in my heart all year long.

***

My Larry works very hard.

When he works from the house,

{no outside meetings}

He will work straight from 7 am to 7 pm.

The good news is that he is drinking more water.

The bad news is,

I have to nag him  {like an old fish-wife}

to step away from his desk for a break.

Yesterday, he took me to the local gardens at his lunch hour.

His idea! YEY!

We came home and he planted what we bought.

It was wonderful.

When I came home from the hospital last month,

Larry used the fine ART of Zen Rock Balancing

stacking a few treasured rocks next to the gazebo.

It is a sweet calm place now…and it was a priceless gift for me.

Yesterday he planted

Coreopsis grandiflora {Tickseed} Isn’t that a yucky name?

and

Lavender plants, near the Zen rocks.

On his lunch hour!

I sat in the gazebo and watched.

As he planed the last plant…it started raining.

It was time for him to get back to work anyway,

but what a lovely lunch with my Larry.

The good thing is,

it will live in my heart forever.

Love you beyond the Tickweed plants.

Me

Holy Picnic Robin

- robin

Happy Good Friday.

It is a spectacular morning in Texas.

My heart is filled with…

I am not sure what it is filled with,

 I am content and joyful.

***

Last evening,

Larry and I bundled up a picnic

and went to the Dallas Arboretum.

A couple of thousand people, came also,

to see a James Taylor cover band .

After all that Champagne, it could have been the REAL JT.

We had a lovely evening, drinking Champagne

and

being together.

***

This week-end is packed with Easter awesomeness.

Be safe, be content and remember

He is Risen.

Much Easter love to you.

Me

Memories, Blessings and Faith

- robin

One year ago, Lars, Josh and Matilda were in France.

We missed them very much and I was homesick to be with them.

This year has gone by very fast.

I wish someone would slow things down.

*****

Yesterday we had the best appointment with Dr S,

of course we discussed Libby the entire time,

 remembering that my pug girl is getting older

and going forward will be with her age of 16 in mind.

I took this photo of Libs years ago

and

it is my favorite.

She has my vintage necklace on and it makes me smile.

***

Today is Maundy Thursday.

Today represents the last supper Jesus had with his disciples.

This holy week is my favorite of the entire year.

There is something so positive in the rebirth of Jesus

and

of Spring.

Christmas Roses~ Karen and John Cox sent us the most beautiful flowers for Christmas. I saved the roses for Holy week, remembering that things do not die. They live in our hearts forever.

 

I wish you positive thoughts,

joy,

love

and

many blessings.

Happy Easter.

Love you.

Me.

But Here It Is

- robin

Wednesday crept up slowly behind me.

I knew it was coming, but did not expect it,

but here it is.

Isn’t it funny how that happens?

Being distracted can be a blessing and a curse.

***

Yesterday, My Larry and I gave in….

instead of having a special Tuesday Dinner and Movie,

we ate Mexican food in bed and watched the movie Frida.

Larry had never seen it. I have seen it a few times.

{will explain later why I wanted him to see it now}

He liked the movie very much.

***

Libby slept, front and center, during dinner and a movie.

Frida did not impress her in the least.

We heard from Libby’s Dr yesterday.

Dr S said, that Libby is experiencing kidney failure.

Her kidney failure numbers are high,{from Monday’s blood work}

but Libby is eating, wetting, drinking water

and all things old girl puppies do on a regular basis.

We have another appointment with Dr S today.

Larry and I will leave Libby at home and visit with the DR.

***

Thank you for the sweet comments here on Blog.

Your thoughts and support means the world to both Larry and myself.

{ I read all notes and messages out loud to him}

Last night, Larry was standing in the bedroom doorway.

He was holding Libby in his arms and said:

This is why 16 years ago I told you, no more dogs.

He smiled and then said:

I am sure glad that you did not listen to me.

I am glad that it  is Wednesday.

Love you beyond the blessings known as our pets.

Me

It Felt Beautiful

- robin

Sunday, Dinner and Movie was postponed. Again.

I was ready to try this new recipe

and

to be honest, disappointed that dinner did not happen.

Yesterday morning, Libby fell out of the big bed.

She has fallen out one or twice over the years

but has never hurt herself.

Yesterday, she was hurt and had to go see her DR.

Libby has nothing broken and is on pain pills.

While Dr S was checking Libby out, she noticed Libby’s breath.

They are doing tests on her kidneys today.

I could just cry.

***

I took loopy-Libby out to wet this morning

and the garden was damp from the spring rain.

It felt beautiful.

*****

Yesterday, when My Larry bought the mail in,

he handed me a package and said: Happy Birthday!

I said: What?  My birthday is not till June.

He said: If I give this to you now, I have an excuse to get you something else.

This yarn and pattern was on my Elfster Wish List

and he bought it for me!  I am going to start it today!

{knitting always relaxes me and “centers” me}

Larry, Thank you!

I love you beyond Kitterly {the yarn shop}

and

I love you beyond the moon.

Me

No Bunny Banner?

- robin

This morning, while dealing with a bunch of “merde”

I tried to make an Easter banner for Blog.

{the photo of Matilda as the Red Queen was on loan}

This is what I came up with. Spring time flowers.

It is a bit lame, but the color blue is beautiful.

So I did not make a Bunny Banner,

what is the next holiday?

Smiling face here.

***

Sunday dinner and movie was postponed till tonight.

Monday Dinner and Movie.

Yesterday, My Larry took me to Scarborough Faire.

REN~FEST

We had a lovely afternoon…

and he bought me a walking stick.

I walk a lot and now have protection.

This stick is named Steve and I promise, he can pack a wallop.

I cannot wait to try him out.

Happy Monday.

May your heart be filled with patience

and

your mouth be filled with Easter colored M & M’s.

{mouths full of candy keep you from putting your foot there,

I speak from experience}

Love you.

Me

The F Word~Fun, Funny or Funky?

- robin

 

It is a weekend.

My Larry and I are having wonderful days

and

getting a lot accomplished.

  Larry worked late Friday night,

I started a new book, cooked dinner and completed a few projects.

Saturday, Matilda had a soccer game,

{I love watching her play}

and after her game, we all went to lunch.

Josh, Matilda, Lauren, Jami, Larry and me.

The Family.

Saturday evening while doing a few errands,

we stopped by Jami’s house.

We played with the pups,

visited,

{she had the most luscious candles burning}

Played with the pups some more

and

then she said it.

The F word.

I have forgotten why she even said it.

It was rather FUNNY because she

had never said that in front of me before.

Me: Jami!

Jami: Oh Mom, I am so sorry.

To be honest, I am still laughing.

I adore my grown up daughters so much.

*****

Yesterday, My Larry bought me a treat.

Kate Spade place mats and napkins.

They look so FUN at the table.

It is Sunday morning.

I am blogging today because I have a personal message to send.

To Amy at Southwest Airlines….Last night I learned that it was YOU

who posted a comment on ze blog.

{Jamison told me}

Thank you so much!

I love, love, love comments here

and

as you can see, I do not get many. 

Most people send personal messages and texts.

Please forgive me for not answering sooner

and

please post comments any time you wish!

Also, Amy, Thank you for being part of the family

when it was needed most.

Libby has been fed,

and Larry is ready,

I am off to adventures unknown….someplace FUNKY

Have a wonderful, wonderful day.

Love you beyond the moon.

Me

 

Big Girl Panties

- robin

Today, I put on my big girl panties

and did something brave.

Something that I had put off for over one year.

Why do I do that?

Why do I hesitate when there is something I deserve or want?

Perhaps I just did not want to contact “that person” for a favor.

I did it though. Big girl panties and all.

***

While taking a few shots this morning, something happened.

I did not know it happened till I looked at my photos.

The photo below was on the camera.

I have no idea what it is or when I took it

but

I love it.

I love the movement and color.

It almost has a grasshopper look to it.

Be brave today.

Expect  the unexpected because life is wonderful

and

you deserve it.

Love you beyond the moon.

Me