Daily posts
In the next weeks, I will be posting, intermittently. {yes, because of health reasons and will catch you up on details when all is said and done} Thank you for the kind notes, cards and goodies. Real thank yous will be on the way at a later date.
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The grand essentials of happiness are:
Something to do
Something to give
Something to love
and
Something to hope for.
Love you beyond the moon.
Me
I bought this VOGUE pattern in 1999. Does that make it vintage?
I have not had much energy lately and sleep each afternoon….but all I can think about is making a full length skirt from this old pattern. So, I dragged Larry to a few fabric shops and I found this amazing wide whale corduroy to make the skirt out of.
Over the next two weeks I have a few events to attend and need to be as comfortable as possible. I will wear this skirt with a black turtleneck and my Kate Spade Rhinestone necklace. { and Burberry accessories}
The skirt does not have side pockets but I am adding them. I am looking forward to filling the pockets with lip gloss, tissues and mints. It will be nice to go out over the holidays in my new casual/formal skirt. Hashtag:letsgetthisradiationoverwith.
I am reading a book about recovering my creative spirit. I try to be creative, in some way, every day….making a skirt counts, doesn’t it?
Have a perfectly creative day.
Love you beyond the moon that will be full on Dec, 12 at 12:12 am. It is called, The Longest Night Moon.
Me
This Monday morning is warm and gloomy. Laundry is swirling and Larry is in his office dealing with things. Work things.
Perhaps I did to much this weekend. I am tired and sore. I am waiting for the insurance company to approve my breast cancer treatments. To be honest, that alone is enough to make a person grumpy.
But we had the BEST weekend…..
On Saturday, The Family met for our traditional Pre-Christmas, Nutcracker outing. It was wonderful. At Lunch, I sat and looked around the table at my beautiful family. I felt amazingly blessed.
After lunch, we headed over to the Opera House. Larry and I got stuck in traffic and some how, everyone beat us to the ballet.
The ballet this year was wonderful. Look at the smiles.
After the ballet, we said bye to everyone but found Matilda posing in Downtown Dallas.
We all said bye again and Larry took me to a little place I love. A sweet young couple we know, own a restaurant on Lower Greenville. I love the wings and pizza there, but most of all I love the energy. It was just what I needed.
We were tired, but…..guess what Sunday was? Larry’s birthday. We had plans to go to the Arboretum. But guess who wanted to surprise her Pa? Yes, Matilda! I must say she surprised him big time.
We were waiting for the gardens to open and while sitting there, a Grinchy Matilda ran up and surprised her Pa. It was priceless.
I was tired. Really tired. We went and had salads….and then home…. I went to bed. Larry baked cookies, using my mothers recipe and I then, made him a birthday dinner.
Larry had the best weekend ever. It was one for “The Books”… We hope that yours was special too.
Love you belyond the moon.
Me
Why are some days so difficult? It is then, when we must retreat to our minds and find our good place.
The face above reminds me of what is good in the world. Children are amazing aren’t they? Looking at Matilda’s smile always makes me feel better.
I hope today, that your good place brings you joy and solace.
Love you beyond the moon.
Me
The wild duck soars and then circles
Over my orchard.
The fruit has fallen, ripe and ready to pick.
I yearn for flowers that bend with the wind and rain.
In my mind, I write a play about TEA.
And the wind sighs amongst the pots and cauldrons.
~Tso Ssu~
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Thanksgiving day this year was different, but wonderful. Larry cooked and served. He is my hero. I was 3 days out of surgery, not feeling very well and he took over. And look, he made butternut squash soup.
Tea, Champagne, heart shaped sandwiches….and for dessert…
My favorite dessert of all, Godiva Truffles. {forgive the poor photography. I was a little loopy}
I am thankful for so very much this year….
Love you beyond the moon.
Me
The soundtrack from the play Camelot is playing while I work today.
Larry is away at meetings. It is the first time he has left me since surgery. The Cottage is extremely quiet.
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Knitting takes up much of my recuperating time. This project is for a dear one….not a Christmas gift. It is just an I love you gift.
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These holiday moments feel so special. Is it because I appreciate them more this year than ever before?
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Yesterday, I exercised. It was only 2 miles but I felt awful and had a migraine along with other things. I took an Excedrin Migraine and darn, I was up all night.
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Each morning, I read my devotionals. Right now I have many questions. Not about my faith, but how I negotiate these days in the best way possible.
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I must close for now. The mornings are my best time and I try to fill them with as many errands/projects as possible!
Enjoy this Tuesday, it is a beautiful day. { if you have never listened to Camelot…it might make you smile.}
Love you beyond the moon.
Me
The day before surgery, {last Sunday, 7 days ago!} Larry called me to the back door. This amazing creature was sitting on the fence looking at us. Well, ok, he was looking at the little birds drinking at the bird bath AND us.
Larry took this image and look at the claws. We live close enough to a lake to see river otters, heron, gulls, geese ducks, fox and other wild life. Our neighborhood is older, has character and I love what the environment brings to us.
I am at The Cottage and recovering. {it was difficult} I am thankful for today. So many of you have contacted me, wishing me well. I appreciate it more than you will ever know. I adore knowing that I am being thought of in the most wonderful way. My cup runneth over.
It is Cyber Monday, I think perhaps I will hop over to the Macy’s web site and see what they have for a certain someone’s birthday! {Larry’s day is next week!}
Have a happy day.
Love you beyond the moon.
Me
Hello wonderful readers. I wanted to let you know that I am taking time off from The Blog. It is a temporary absence and as soon as I feel well, will be back.
I am leaving for surgery and treatment of breast cancer. I have been through this before and honestly do not remember how long it took me to feel better. I will take things one day at a time.
Please look me up on Instagram. Robin Tolbert or Pastelred is my name ( I am going to try to post a photo daily} . You can also email me at [email protected]
Thank you.
Love you BEYOND the moon.
Me
One week in October, I was diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time in my life and a few days later, a tree fell into our house.
Because of these things, we postponed our trip to France to stay home, have the house fixed, have surgery and start cancer treatment.
I feel deflated. I could not go on blogging / journaling without sharing the things happening in our life.
Sharing this news is always difficult. It is 2019 and people still gossip about cancer. I dread so many things over the next months, so, please if there is a crazy post on Blog, forgive me and we can blame it on the meds.
TEAM BELIEVE LIVES
Love you beyond the pink ribbons.
Me
The hole in the roof is being fixed. It has been almost 4 weeks since the tree limb came through the roof into the house. The roofers are making noise and it is driving me crazy.
My granddaughter Matilda is home from school today with a cold. She face-timed with me for 45 min and taught me how to make “slime”……
Do you know about slime? Matilda makes it without a recipe or directions. I am in awe of her.
While visiting with Matilda this morning, she told me about a “short” movie that she watched last evening. She is recommending it to the readers of Robi’s Blog. The movie is called PURL. Just google Purl movie and Pixar will let you watch it for free. It is 8 min and 48 seconds. I just watched it and need to say, no spoilers here!
There is so much banging around on the roof, I cannot think. BUT, the roof will be fixed and no more tarp! I keep thinking, It will be fixed. It will be fixed. It will be fixed.
I have had some emails from blog readers about our trip to France and why we postponed this year. People are so kind. Thank you so much for the positive thoughts and love coming our way. Thank you also, for asking about us and yes. We are fine. We will be fine.
Larry and I always have our “Paris” November. It is going to be so different this year. Different but wonderful just the same. Oui? I have not had Thanksgiving with my daughters in years, because we are staying home, we will have the holiday together. This will be a good year.
Thank you everyone. All is well.
Love you BEYOND the moon.
Me