Exercise

The Shelves

- robin

I am at my work table. Larry is dressing to go into town and to be honest, I am “just here”…

My music for today is the soundtrack from Little Women. The 1994 version. When I was teaching ART classes, I would play music as the students worked. This CD was a favorite of all. Last year when Jami was so ill, one day she texted me, and the text said, Mom, I feel awful and I am listening to the Little Women Soundtrack. Isn’t it amazing how music can generate so many memories?

Photo: One of my favorite soundtracks ever

In more current news, I promised myself that I will walk 2 miles 5 times a week. Larry is helping me stay true to my word by walking with me during his lunch hour. It is hard. Very hard. I am tired and my right hip is acting up. I am walking every mile and that darn Fit Bit is keeping me accountable.

Photo: The view from my work table

In about 50 min, the house will be empty. Larry will be going off to meetings and I will be working on a project. I do not work on certain projects while Larry is home. He likes to look over my shoulder and make sweet comments.

I like it best when he sees a project when it is complete. When it is to my liking and then he can comment…The wonderful thing is, he loves everything that I do. He truly does.

I look over at the shelves {pictured above} while I pause writing. The soundtrack is playing and I feel sweet tugs at my heart.

How can I be so grumpy when so many beautiful things are surrounding me?

Love you beyond the moon.

Me

These Treasures

- robin
Photo: The birthday flowers

A few weeks ago, on my birthday, Karen, a dear friend send me the most beautiful arrangement of flowers. The flowers lived forever….and when they started drying, I drained the water and now they are living on in the dining room. The roses next to the arrangement are from a special day in Austin with good friends. I have plans for these treasures! Karen, Rosemary, thank you for being such wonderful friends.

I walked four miles this morning. It is a beautiful, hot day today and many people were at the lake exercising. Larry and I have signed up for a quarter marathon in September and we need to get into better shape. {and I am so tired!}

Happy Friday. May your days be filled with many fireworks and lots of flags.

Love you.

Me