I've been thinking about this question quite a lot. My life is usually pretty boring, nothing new, stuck in a rut, nothing to really get excited about. So this question presented a problem for me. What WERE the best things to happen to me this week. I have my health, I wake up every morning in a warm home, I have food to eat, I have a loving family, I can see and I can hear...all those things are a blessing. Then I started to realize that this blog I'm doing is really therapeutic and it makes me feel good. So I'd have to say the revelation of the benefit of doing this blog is the best thing to happen to me this week.
Today's Quote: Try to learn something about everything and everything about something. Thomas Huxley
Glacier
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Day 14: Something disgusting you do.
Haven't we covered this already? Who comes up with these questions anyway?
I really don't do anything disgusting. I know what you're thinking: 'everybody does SOMETHING disgusting' and 'who does she think she is miss goody two-shoes?'.... so I looked the word up because one never knows--I might be doing something that someone else might think disgusting. Here it is:
dis·gust·ingArousing revulsion or strong indignation
Trust me, I don't do anything that comes close to that definition. :)
Today's Quote: "Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things."
Philippians 4:8
I really don't do anything disgusting. I know what you're thinking: 'everybody does SOMETHING disgusting' and 'who does she think she is miss goody two-shoes?'.... so I looked the word up because one never knows--I might be doing something that someone else might think disgusting. Here it is:
dis·gust·ingArousing revulsion or strong indignation
Trust me, I don't do anything that comes close to that definition. :)
Today's Quote: "Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things."
Philippians 4:8
Friday, January 13, 2012
Day 13: A date you would love to go on.
A romantic day cruise on the river followed by a nice dinner at a fine restaurant followed by an evening on the beach watching the sunset with a bottle of wine, a blanket, and my man, followed by a well-deserved, long-awaiting evening in a hotel, followed by breakfast in bed!
Today's Quote: "Listen to me, mister. You're my knight in shining armor. Don't forget it." —Ethel (Katharine Hepburn) to Norman (Henry Fonda) "On Golden Pond"
Today's Quote: "Listen to me, mister. You're my knight in shining armor. Don't forget it." —Ethel (Katharine Hepburn) to Norman (Henry Fonda) "On Golden Pond"
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Day 12: Things you want to say to an ex.
Okay, now I'm caught up...posted two entries today to make up for yesterday.
I don't really have an "ex" (see my last post). So there really is no one to say anything to unless I went back some 42 years to an ex-boyfriend, Ken, to say that you really made an impression on my parents and it was very nice of you to hire my dad exclusively for all of your remodeling work.
Today's Quote: "For every stunning, smart, well-coiffed hot woman of 40+, there is a balding, paunchy relic in yellow pants making a fool of himself with some 22-year-old waitress." Andy Rooney
I don't really have an "ex" (see my last post). So there really is no one to say anything to unless I went back some 42 years to an ex-boyfriend, Ken, to say that you really made an impression on my parents and it was very nice of you to hire my dad exclusively for all of your remodeling work.
Today's Quote: "For every stunning, smart, well-coiffed hot woman of 40+, there is a balding, paunchy relic in yellow pants making a fool of himself with some 22-year-old waitress." Andy Rooney
Day 11: Your current relationship, if single discuss how single life is.
I'm late with this one. I dropped my laptop two days ago and I've been focused on getting everything backed up before I lose everything to slippery fingers!
My current relationship: I have been married to the same man for going on 41 years now (March 6th). It's been rocky at times but we find that the best method of staying together is two fold: 1) put God first in your life 2) commitment. Well, maybe three fold: 3) don't fret the small stuff...it takes two to tango. You think he's a lousy husband? He probably thinks you're a lousy wife! Try walking in the other person's shoes occasionally. I read a book once "Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus" a book written by American author, and relationship counselor, John Gray. An interesting secular book on the differences between men and women. Not one to leave on the coffee table, however. ;o) Men are so different from women but us women still tend to try to make them more like us! It will never happen! Get over it! He's not going to understand why we are crying. He's not going to understand why we take forever to pick out a pair of shoes....he will get in--pick one--get out! And no, he is never going to ask for directions. A relationship is what you make of it and what you are willing to contribute. Sometimes I think the grass might have been greener on the other side, but I'm not willing to scale the fence. It too will require water and fertilizer to stay green. :)
Today's quote: "The way to love anything is to realize that it might be lost." G.K. Chesterton
My current relationship: I have been married to the same man for going on 41 years now (March 6th). It's been rocky at times but we find that the best method of staying together is two fold: 1) put God first in your life 2) commitment. Well, maybe three fold: 3) don't fret the small stuff...it takes two to tango. You think he's a lousy husband? He probably thinks you're a lousy wife! Try walking in the other person's shoes occasionally. I read a book once "Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus" a book written by American author, and relationship counselor, John Gray. An interesting secular book on the differences between men and women. Not one to leave on the coffee table, however. ;o) Men are so different from women but us women still tend to try to make them more like us! It will never happen! Get over it! He's not going to understand why we are crying. He's not going to understand why we take forever to pick out a pair of shoes....he will get in--pick one--get out! And no, he is never going to ask for directions. A relationship is what you make of it and what you are willing to contribute. Sometimes I think the grass might have been greener on the other side, but I'm not willing to scale the fence. It too will require water and fertilizer to stay green. :)
Today's quote: "The way to love anything is to realize that it might be lost." G.K. Chesterton
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Day 10: Your views on drugs and alcohol.
Now this is an interesting one today! Let me say up front that I enjoy an occasional "Red Beer" (here's to you Harley) and an occasional wine with dinner. I'm not an alcoholic and I don't smoke. I know people who use both in excess and I've seen the dangers of both. My mother died of emphysema and my father of lung cancer...they both smoked for many years.
Now, my opinion of the other drugs: I think marijuana should be legalized, not because I use it, but because I've seen needless arrests made of people in possession for personal use. I have also seen studies in which medical marijuana has helped people cope with pain from terminal illnesses, and can diminish seizures. I believe there are a lot of beneficial properties in marijuana.
The "war on drugs" is a failure and a waste of money. Adults should be free to make their own decision about consuming drugs, just like they do with prescription drugs (another debate for another day) If drugs were legalized they could be regulated just like tobacco and alcohol AND taxed. That tax could be used for rehabilitation and education for those addicts who are going to use the drugs whether legal or not.
Now, my opinion of the other drugs: I think marijuana should be legalized, not because I use it, but because I've seen needless arrests made of people in possession for personal use. I have also seen studies in which medical marijuana has helped people cope with pain from terminal illnesses, and can diminish seizures. I believe there are a lot of beneficial properties in marijuana.
The "war on drugs" is a failure and a waste of money. Adults should be free to make their own decision about consuming drugs, just like they do with prescription drugs (another debate for another day) If drugs were legalized they could be regulated just like tobacco and alcohol AND taxed. That tax could be used for rehabilitation and education for those addicts who are going to use the drugs whether legal or not.
Monday, January 9, 2012
Day 9: Your last kiss.
Well, this isn't very specific. What does it want to know about my last kiss? Who, When, Where, What Kind? I'm going to take a stab at it and say it's about my last kiss and say there were two this morning.
One from my husband when I left for my son's place, and one (and the most recent) from my granddaughter. She gives sweet kisses. We exchanged kisses when I put her down for a nap. She's so darn cute when she sleeps! LOL
Today's Quote: "A kiss without a hug is like a flower without the fragrance." Proverb
One from my husband when I left for my son's place, and one (and the most recent) from my granddaughter. She gives sweet kisses. We exchanged kisses when I put her down for a nap. She's so darn cute when she sleeps! LOL
Today's Quote: "A kiss without a hug is like a flower without the fragrance." Proverb
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