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Not There Yet

- robin

You are pardoned today.

I am not going to torture you with

how much I am missing my Libby-Pug Dog.

It is surprising how much I still grieve for her.

Aren’t  I to be recovering from her death by now?

I know that she helped me  through breast cancer

and various family things….

but, gosh.

Today the air is thick with rain

and bad storms are expected.

 I honestly thought to myself:

Libby needs out before the rain starts.

So many friends  have suggested a new puppy

but I am not there yet.

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Thank you lovely readers.

Reading a sad blog is always a drag

and your patience is appreciated.

{perhaps I did torture you after all. Sorry}

***

The back patio door is open

and I can smell the rain approaching.

Love you.

Me

Happy Monday Morning

- robin
Photo: Photos in restaurant. San Antonio, Texas

Larry and I spent a couple of days in San Antonio.

We drove down and brilliant me

took new meds before we left

and was sick all 5 hours down there.

{but I got over the reaction fast}

He had meetings and I played.

Then we had dinner with friends.

Driving home, I wanted to shop at Burberry

and

Larry was sweet enough to stop and shop.

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There are only 16 spaces left
for the quilt. Thank you to all who donated!!!
Info below
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Thank you to….Lauren Miller Photography! She photographed The Komen Donation quilt today! (it is a twin size quilt) If you are interested in a raffle ticket, go to this web site:

http://www.info-komen.org/site/TR…

There are 16 tickets left! (only 30 total)

All you need to do do is donate $25.00 (or more!) to my Komen Race For The Cure and Notify me. Your name will show up in the ROBIN’S DONORS window. I will then put your name on slip of paper that will go into the bowl. On May the 18th Matilda Miller will be the honored person who will draw the winning name! Good Luck everyone. XOX Any questions email me at [email protected]

Thank you everyone who has been part of this journey.

I love you beyond the moon.

Me

Tea Moment

- robin

Respectfully preparing tea and partaking of it

mindfully creates heart-to-heart conviviality,

a way to go beyond this world and enter a world apart.

No pleasure is simpler,

no luxury cheaper,

no consciousness-altering agent more benign.

~James Norwood Pratt~

Love you.

Me

Brilliant

- robin

Last week, during spring break,

Matilda came to town for a hair cut with Miss Amanda.

She arrived at The Cottage with a drawing for the fridge

saying that she wanted her hair cut like the picture.

Photo: Self portrait of Matilda with new hair cut

I am not sure if you can see her hair,

but is is almost exactly like the picture that she drew.

Photo: Matilda with hair cut off.

My Granddaughter is brilliant.

You know that I am smiling.

Love you.

Me.

A Jar Of Rocks

- robin

Last week, on Instagram, I posted a photo of The Cottage orchid.

It is reblooming again and beautiful.

Yesterday a friend asked about it

and I thought that I would post today’s

photo.

Photo: The Cottage Orchid

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Last week, Matilda gave Larry and me a gift.

A jar of rocks, hand picked for us

to make us happy.

This is a gift, a true gift, from the heart.

Sometimes, people touch us in the most wonderful way

and do not even realize it.

Like a six year old girl, named Matilda.

Have you ever given someone a gift similar to a jar of rocks?

Love you.

Me.

 

 

Even Though I am Scottish

- robin

I LOVE St Patricks Day!

{Even though I am Scottish}

We had a perfect Patrick’s Day.

Photo: Card from Matilda

Our card from Matilda makes me smile each time I look at it

{I love  matilda so much,  my heart could burst}

and

on THE day, {St Pats day}

we had brunch in Wataga, Texas

then went to the Kimbell Museum to see the new exhibit.

Larry was happy and content.

Sunday, dinner and movie was a kind of bust.

Photo: Individual beef wellington and boiled potatoes

I cooked even though I was not hungry.

We had beef Wellington, potatoes and a salad.

Our  movie was GIRLS TRIP.

I was a bit down and thought it would cheer me up.

NOPE.

I love the actresses in the movie,

but  GEEZE.

What a mess that movie is.

We watched about 30 min of the movie.

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I have been struggling.

My medicine has lots of side affects

and frustration is setting

in with the basic eb and flow of what seems to be

what we know as diabetes.

In a few minuets, I will call Dr L’s office and make an appointment.

I WILL figure this out!

Love you.

Me

Brackets & Blankets

- robin
Photo: my brackets are filled out

It is March Madness at The Cottage.

Larry is happy.

We both have our brackets filled out

and each night, updates are made.

{stars for winners-scratch off losers}

Larry always wins our bet.

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The Raffle quilt is almost complete.

12 tickets are in the bowl….

there are 18 raffle tickets remaining.  There are only 30 tickets total.

If you are interested in a raffle chance….link is below.

Link to quilt rules

Thank you so much!

Photo: Love & Joy a raffle quilt {twin size}

It is a beautiful morning.

I have a picnic planned…. will kidnap my Larry

and

escape to the Arboretum for lunch.

He works so hard, I love to share his lunch with him.

Have a beautiful weekend.

Love you.

Me

Three Miles Of Course

- robin

Five days a week, I walk laps.

I walk outside if it is pretty

and

walk at the track at the rec-center

if the weather is bad.

Photo: taken during one of my daily walks.

It has been beautiful in Texas

and

my walks sometimes  include

music, new friends, ducks and Larry.

Oh and three miles of course.

I have hidden the bathroom scales

but I think that I might have lost a few pounds.

When I go to the DR next, I will find out.

{I have been feeling like merde}

It is Thursday. My favorite day of the week.

Happy almost Friday!

Love you.

Me

 

The Companion

- robin

Last weekend, I received a gift.

It is a walking stick, made by my son in law, Josh.

It is a lovely, beautiful gift

made from a branch that fell on their property.

It is a meaningful gift in so many ways.

Photo: Walking stick

It is balanced and dense.

I love it. Thank you Josh.

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I am off to walk my laps.

Love you.

Me