Category Archives: Thoughts
Thoughts of Spring Are In My Head
Okay it’s only February but talk of high gas prices have me thinking of less driving. One thing that we can cut is trips to the grocery store. During the spring and summer we have nice garden here in the City. I said to my husband we need to start planning our planting schedule because we need to get an early start this year. Nothing is more gratifying than having a salad and fresh veggies without the trip to the store. Spring is on my mind.
My Garden 2011
Garden 2011
Garden 2011
My Muse is Missing
I have struggled lately to find words to put in my blogs. This is unusual for me because generally I have a lot to say. I have placed personal pressure on myself to keep a schedule with my second blog and I am bowing under the self-imposed schedule. I think this week I am just going to go with the flow and see what happens. Perhaps that will allow me to write more in this one too. We’ll see.
I knew Whitney Houston
For several years I worked for Whitney Houston’s Dad. As a result I met her when she was a teen aged model, before she ever sang a note in public. She was beautiful, engaging and self assured. I attended her first few public shows and I must say that I have never personally heard a more beautiful voice. I don’t care how she died. I just want to appreciate the legacy of her music. I am sorry for the loss to her family and friends and know that they are “going through” as they say.
My Mom said all of the money and fame couldn’t buy her happiness. Think many of us know that already. Her death at such an early age is just a reminder to hold those we love close.
Find Something to Celebrate
I am not a football fan. There I’ve said it. The Super Bowl was on but I couldn’t tell you much about it. I enjoyed some of the commercials though. I did focus though on how excited people were about the game. In 2012 I figure that anything that gets our attention and isn’t negative can’t be all bad. So my suggestion is look for things to celebrate. Kid gets a good grade make cupcakes. Husband/Wife gets a new part/full time job – may not be your dream but it’s progress- make a special dinner. Anyones birthday, celebrate. Get the picture. Life it truly short and besides, I like a good party. How about you?
The Sky Is Falling People!!!
Okay so as far as I know the sky is not falling but we are experiencing unprecedented “bad” weather world-wide and I can’t get many people to pay attention. I mentioned this before and I’ll do it again. We are not ready for emergencies. Plain and simple. Do you have water stored up? Emergency food stuffs, a medical kit? Do you have a planned meeting place if you can’t get home? Do your kids know what to do in an emergency? You know what the old folks said about an ounce of prevention? In these times of economic uncertainty many of us say that we can’t afford some of the extras but I feel that we can’t afford not to get them. I am not preaching gloom and doom but we just don’t know what will happen. Ask the folks in Joplin and other communities hit in the last year. Buy a few extra dried goods, canned goods, simple first aid products when you can. Make a family plan and go on about your business.
Just saying.
Nothing Smells Better Than New York City Street Food
As I took my weekly walk on the streets of lower Manhattan I thought for the umpteenth time that there is one good smell after another as you walk. Now I am proud to say that I don’t partake of all these goodies but I enjoy smelling them and the good memories that the smells bring. When I was a kid in New York some of my best times were weekend excursions with my Dad while he made sales calls to beauty salons and barber shops. He would always stop and get himself a hot dog at one of the street vendors. He would tell me that he would get me something to eat but not one of the “street dogs” because he wasn’t sure how clean the vendors were. Father logic? I guess but those hot dogs smelled heavenly. I couldn’t wait until I could buy one myself. Heck I have a New York stomach, I can eat on the street with the best of them and live to tell about it. Millions of people can’t be wrong can they? Anyway the best thing is that it brings back memories of my Dad who was the center of my young universe.
The sense of smell can be a wonderful thing!
I Walked Fourteen Blocks in 16 Degree Weather
Sounds dramatic doesn’t it? Well it’s true and I did it today to get to Vogue Knitting Live at the New York Hilton. I cannot swear that I’d have taken that cold walk for many other reasons. It is amazing what we’ll do for something that we love. I was in heaven today yarn and people who love to use it. It doesn’t get any better than that. If you are not passionate about anything, keep looking. It is so worth it and a passionate pursuit may change your life.
Happy Sunday!
I Wear Mom Jeans and I’m Proud!
So since I’ve lost a few pounds I realized that I was wearing the dastardly MOM JEANS that the young people write about with such distaste. So off I went to the store to buy some new jeans. Well the first pair were those low-cut jeans and even when they fit they don’t. Can you say muffin top? The next pair was made of some stretch material and let’s just say that the mirror was not kind. The last pair had a natural waist, okay didn’t look bad but sitting down just wasn’t and option. As I was leaving I said to the young lady in the dressing room “well I’m never going to get a pair of jeans again” and proudly marched off in my bagging but oh so comfortable faded blue jeans. So go on young girls, do your pull up wiggle dance. Hold your breath, and pray for the time when you can go home and take those things off. I’ll keep my loose jeans and my circulation!
Thanks for Following Me!
I write two blogs for anyone who doesn’t know and at one point I was trying to do both every day. That’s tough. I decided to only write in this one when I have something that I feel I have to say. My knit/crochet blog gets a post every day. It is wonderful to be able to express one’s self and I really appreciate those of you who read my words.
I want to offer hope when you need it and a laugh when you can use one. What we have in common should outweigh our differences and sometime you just need to know that someone else shares the same things that you are going through.
So I want to thank those of you that follow me and I hope that we’ll be together for a long time.
Happy Monday!
The Holidays are over, don’t forget American companies
During the holidays according to Diane Sawyer’s reporting lots of American companies reported great sales. Thanks to everyone who found either a reason to support a company or actually searched out a product until they found an American company that made it.
Just a reminder, the holidays are over. We still need to support our companies. If you bought American tell us what you bought and the name of the company so that I can pass it on.
Happy New Year again.
First Steps the Hardest 