CHANGING MY WAYS AIN'T EASY
Yesterday I met with the high school buddies to finish planning our get-together in July. As mentioned earlier (I think), we are gathering to celebrate our 70th birthday. Acually, it's just an excuse for us all to see each other again because we know we're not getting any younger.
As I was getting dressed, I was contemplating why it takes me so much longer to get ready to go anywhere than it used to. When I worked, I arose every morning at 5:30, showered, dried my hair, dressed, and put makeup on. By 6:00 I was ready to have my morning coffee with the genius and at 6:30 we both left for work. Now it takes me at least 45 minutes and often longer to do the same routine. So I began looking at how I've changed since I retired.
One thing I do differently is that I make up the bed as soon as I get up. Also, I wipe down the shower walls after I've finished bathing and this takes at least five minutes. Then I have to decide what to wear. Often, I try on several different outfits before making a decision; before, I had laid out my clothes the night before. Another little exercise I do is to put my contact lens in every morning (before I was using extended wear lenses, but the doctor made me stop). So that takes time. And I'm sure that I take more time with my makeup due to the aging process.
So! That explains it, but I must say that I operated on the old schedule for quite a while before I caught on. I would allow for only thirty minutes and then realize I couldn't make it. The genius, meanwhile, would be pacing the floor downstairs, calling up every few minutes. Then he would get the car out and have it ready to go. I would grab whatever makeup and jewelry I still needed to do and fly out the door, trying to juggle everything.
On the way to wherever we were headed, I would attempt to put on mascara and lipstick in the car. I couldn't say a word when the genius hit a bump in the road and my lipstick would hit my nose or I got mascars in my hair. I was the one who had made us late, after all.
I finally caught on and allowed more time, but it hasn't been easy.
At my age, old habits die hard!!
Friday, May 29, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
H WEEK
I had forgotten how much I hate this week every year. Most schools are out -- the graduations were held last weekend -- but not so with the school where the genius teaches. What's more, they drag the ending of the year out for a week!
Almost every night something is scheduled at the school. On Tuesday night was 7th. 8th grades honors/graduation ceremony. As Math Department Head, the genius must be there to hand out math awards to the deserving recipients. On Wednesday night the upper school students are honored for academic/service/athletics awards. Again, the genius is present to hand out more medals. Tonight is graduation where he must sit in his robe and swelter in the heat and humidity (unless it rains) while the seniors get their diplomas. Of course, he loves every bit of it and must work hard during each day to get ready for all the ceremonies, etc.
Each afternoon he has to rush through his meal and get back over there. This year we came up for a solution to the parking situation. I take him over and drop him off and go back and get him when it is over. Since we live fairly close to the school, this has worked well.
After graduation tonight the boys will all gather at a designated place and have an all night casino party hosted by the parents and faculty. The party is not mandatory but 100% usually attend. This keeps them sober and off the street during the night and has been very successful. The genius used to attend and run the roulette wheel for half the night, but thank goodness he has not been asked in recent years.
So, one more night and it will be over -- almost. He will have to continue his end of year/getting ready for next year tasks. But this year he has a goal: he wants to get on the road to Phoenix in a couple of weeks with nothing hanging over his head.
Here's hoping he can pull it off!!
I had forgotten how much I hate this week every year. Most schools are out -- the graduations were held last weekend -- but not so with the school where the genius teaches. What's more, they drag the ending of the year out for a week!
Almost every night something is scheduled at the school. On Tuesday night was 7th. 8th grades honors/graduation ceremony. As Math Department Head, the genius must be there to hand out math awards to the deserving recipients. On Wednesday night the upper school students are honored for academic/service/athletics awards. Again, the genius is present to hand out more medals. Tonight is graduation where he must sit in his robe and swelter in the heat and humidity (unless it rains) while the seniors get their diplomas. Of course, he loves every bit of it and must work hard during each day to get ready for all the ceremonies, etc.
Each afternoon he has to rush through his meal and get back over there. This year we came up for a solution to the parking situation. I take him over and drop him off and go back and get him when it is over. Since we live fairly close to the school, this has worked well.
After graduation tonight the boys will all gather at a designated place and have an all night casino party hosted by the parents and faculty. The party is not mandatory but 100% usually attend. This keeps them sober and off the street during the night and has been very successful. The genius used to attend and run the roulette wheel for half the night, but thank goodness he has not been asked in recent years.
So, one more night and it will be over -- almost. He will have to continue his end of year/getting ready for next year tasks. But this year he has a goal: he wants to get on the road to Phoenix in a couple of weeks with nothing hanging over his head.
Here's hoping he can pull it off!!
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
I hope everyone had a nice and restful "holiday" weekend. I put that word in quotes because for the genius it was work as usual.
I awoke at about 9:00 to find the house empty except for me and Rufus. And no note. Of course, I was pretty sure where he was so I called him on the cell. Sure enough -- he was at work.
"It's a holiday!" I said.
"But I have work to do and you were asleep," he explained.
Well, what could I say? Anyway, he was home by lunchtime. Jim IV and Jay and Annie came by that afternoon and we went to Chef Yang's for dinner. Everyone but me loves that place, a Chinese buffet that also features sushi and hibachi bars. I'm just not that in to Asian food anymore unless it's very unusual like PM, an Asian fusion restaurant that we have been visiting lately. But the company was nice so I enjoyed it.
The genius is trying to finish up all his work in the next two weeks so he can relax on our trip out West. I'm really looking forward to it. We are taking Rufus with us so we have to be careful to find pet friendly hotels with exercise rooms also. So far I have booked the first night in Oklahoma City and the second and third in Socorro, NM. That's where the genius's father attended school while his father's uncle was president of the college. It was called New Mexico School of Mines then but is now New Mexico Tech.
We will stay there a couple of days before driving on to Phoenix to visit Ashley and her family. The trip is open ended, so I'm not sure when we will be coming back or how long it will take us. Just what we need to unwind from what's been a very busy year for the genius.
And we'll have our "baby" with us so we won't be worrying about how he's doing without us!
I awoke at about 9:00 to find the house empty except for me and Rufus. And no note. Of course, I was pretty sure where he was so I called him on the cell. Sure enough -- he was at work.
"It's a holiday!" I said.
"But I have work to do and you were asleep," he explained.
Well, what could I say? Anyway, he was home by lunchtime. Jim IV and Jay and Annie came by that afternoon and we went to Chef Yang's for dinner. Everyone but me loves that place, a Chinese buffet that also features sushi and hibachi bars. I'm just not that in to Asian food anymore unless it's very unusual like PM, an Asian fusion restaurant that we have been visiting lately. But the company was nice so I enjoyed it.
The genius is trying to finish up all his work in the next two weeks so he can relax on our trip out West. I'm really looking forward to it. We are taking Rufus with us so we have to be careful to find pet friendly hotels with exercise rooms also. So far I have booked the first night in Oklahoma City and the second and third in Socorro, NM. That's where the genius's father attended school while his father's uncle was president of the college. It was called New Mexico School of Mines then but is now New Mexico Tech.
We will stay there a couple of days before driving on to Phoenix to visit Ashley and her family. The trip is open ended, so I'm not sure when we will be coming back or how long it will take us. Just what we need to unwind from what's been a very busy year for the genius.
And we'll have our "baby" with us so we won't be worrying about how he's doing without us!
Friday, May 22, 2009
GOING BACK TO SCHOOL
After several sunny days it's supposed to be overcast and perhaps storms here in Nashville. Oh well, it was nice while it lasted, and actually, since I sprinkled Weed and Feed on the yard yesterday, I would just as soon it rain.
I have a nice day at home after being on the go the last few days. Yesterday I went back to my old school because they were presenting the annual reading award named after yours truly and I like to go back and support that. I missed last year because of Bailey's graduation in Phoenix so I particularly wanted to be there this year.
That visit was what kept me busy the rest of the week. Of course, I had to look my best! So Monday was grocery day, but Tuesday and Wednesday were spent primping -- got the nails done and then a hair style. Then yesterday morning I spent an extra amount of time getting ready.
I must say it was worth it; got many compliments on how I looked.
"You look beautiful!"
"You haven't aged a bit!"
"I love your necklace."
"Such cute shoes."
So this is what happens when a person retires and relaxes. You look so rested."
And so on. Very satisfying to get strokes like that.
But going back to work didn't even enter my mind. I'm completely over it!
Vive le Retirement!!
After several sunny days it's supposed to be overcast and perhaps storms here in Nashville. Oh well, it was nice while it lasted, and actually, since I sprinkled Weed and Feed on the yard yesterday, I would just as soon it rain.
I have a nice day at home after being on the go the last few days. Yesterday I went back to my old school because they were presenting the annual reading award named after yours truly and I like to go back and support that. I missed last year because of Bailey's graduation in Phoenix so I particularly wanted to be there this year.
That visit was what kept me busy the rest of the week. Of course, I had to look my best! So Monday was grocery day, but Tuesday and Wednesday were spent primping -- got the nails done and then a hair style. Then yesterday morning I spent an extra amount of time getting ready.
I must say it was worth it; got many compliments on how I looked.
"You look beautiful!"
"You haven't aged a bit!"
"I love your necklace."
"Such cute shoes."
So this is what happens when a person retires and relaxes. You look so rested."
And so on. Very satisfying to get strokes like that.
But going back to work didn't even enter my mind. I'm completely over it!
Vive le Retirement!!
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
THE TWIN BEDS
It seems I've come full circle in my life, at least as far as my sleeping arrangements go. I'm sleeping in the bed I first slept in as a child -- the first one I ever remember sleeping in, at least.
The twin beds I now have in the master bedroom are the very ones that BJ and I slept in from the time I was about two 1/2 or three until the upstairs were finished and they were moved into BJ's new room.
BJ and I bonded in these beds. Every night before we went to sleep we had a little ritual we went through. We had our prayers first -- our own version of "Now I Lay Me" and then there was a little chant that we recited with each of us alternating lines. It went like this:
"Goodnight" "Goodnight"
"Sleep tight" "Sleep tight"
"To wake up bright" "In the morning light"
"To do what's right" "With all our might"
And I think there was more but I can't remember it.
We whispered together every night but sometimes we were too loud. We would hear one of our parents call from the living room to settle down and go to sleep. When we didn't take heed after several warnings, we would hear Daddy's feet hit the floor from the rocking chair, and we knew we were in for it. A pop on the rear was likely. By the time he got in there, we were "fast asleep" with the covers pulled tight up to our necks. Of course, smart Daddy that he was, that didn't fool or deter him at all. That probably didn't happen more than once or twice in our entire life, but I remember it well. I wonder what they talked about after he went back in there.
Ah, such memories!!
Well, as I have said, I am back to where I started, sleeping in one of them -- with Rufus.
But we don't have our chant -- or maybe we do -- it's just in a different language.
It seems I've come full circle in my life, at least as far as my sleeping arrangements go. I'm sleeping in the bed I first slept in as a child -- the first one I ever remember sleeping in, at least.
The twin beds I now have in the master bedroom are the very ones that BJ and I slept in from the time I was about two 1/2 or three until the upstairs were finished and they were moved into BJ's new room.
BJ and I bonded in these beds. Every night before we went to sleep we had a little ritual we went through. We had our prayers first -- our own version of "Now I Lay Me" and then there was a little chant that we recited with each of us alternating lines. It went like this:
"Goodnight" "Goodnight"
"Sleep tight" "Sleep tight"
"To wake up bright" "In the morning light"
"To do what's right" "With all our might"
And I think there was more but I can't remember it.
We whispered together every night but sometimes we were too loud. We would hear one of our parents call from the living room to settle down and go to sleep. When we didn't take heed after several warnings, we would hear Daddy's feet hit the floor from the rocking chair, and we knew we were in for it. A pop on the rear was likely. By the time he got in there, we were "fast asleep" with the covers pulled tight up to our necks. Of course, smart Daddy that he was, that didn't fool or deter him at all. That probably didn't happen more than once or twice in our entire life, but I remember it well. I wonder what they talked about after he went back in there.
Ah, such memories!!
Well, as I have said, I am back to where I started, sleeping in one of them -- with Rufus.
But we don't have our chant -- or maybe we do -- it's just in a different language.
Monday, May 18, 2009
WELL AT LAST
I am happy to report that I am feeling good again. 'Nuff said.
Sunday before last I received such a nice surprise. Tom, our eldest grandson, texted me to say that he was leading the singing at his church that morning and the service would be online. So at the proper time, I signed on and checked out the site he gave me and there he was -- on stage singing with three other people. This church is huge (about 15,000 members) and has a modern-type service where several people are on stage leading contemperary Christian songs. I could especially pick up his voice when he sang a duet with the girl next to him. I was one proud grandma!!
Who knew he could sing? He went all the way through high school and college without ever doing anything musical except saying that he would like to have my guitar if I didn't want it. I willingly handed it over to him and that's the last I heard until recently when Ash told me he was leading the singing in church. I had hoped he was going to be in that role when I was out there but he wasn't scheduled the Sunday I was there. So seeing him online was the next best thing.
Last week I played bridge twice, once with my own group and then with a group I often sub in. There are some very interesting women in each one. When I was asked to join the duplicate one, I should have had a clue about their wealth by the name of the club: Laurelbrooke. That is the name of a gated community in northern Williamson County where the houses start at a million dollars. I really didn't need that to tell -- their cars and clothes indicate money and lots of it.
Plus -- I have never seen such jewelry!!! The size of the diamonds on their hands is eye-boggling (I think I just made up a word). I finally got up the nerve to ask one of them how big hers was and she said five karats! Can you imagine toting that thing around all the time? She has two drop earrings at least 1 karat each and maybe bigger. She says she never takes it off (I tried to picture sleeping in it) except when she travels; then she locks all her jewelry safely away.
That lady is not the only one either. Several have these gy-normous rocks on their hands. But they are all very down-to-earth people and I really enjoy "hanging out" with them. And thankfully, I'm way beyond the stage in my life when I might be intimidated by such an obvious display of wealth. I just appreciate them as people and bridge players.
And since I don't have a house like the ones in Laurelbrooke that could host many foursomes of bridge, I'll just continue to have it at the club when it's my turn.
But I'll definitely bargain with the management beforehand!!
I am happy to report that I am feeling good again. 'Nuff said.
Sunday before last I received such a nice surprise. Tom, our eldest grandson, texted me to say that he was leading the singing at his church that morning and the service would be online. So at the proper time, I signed on and checked out the site he gave me and there he was -- on stage singing with three other people. This church is huge (about 15,000 members) and has a modern-type service where several people are on stage leading contemperary Christian songs. I could especially pick up his voice when he sang a duet with the girl next to him. I was one proud grandma!!
Who knew he could sing? He went all the way through high school and college without ever doing anything musical except saying that he would like to have my guitar if I didn't want it. I willingly handed it over to him and that's the last I heard until recently when Ash told me he was leading the singing in church. I had hoped he was going to be in that role when I was out there but he wasn't scheduled the Sunday I was there. So seeing him online was the next best thing.
Last week I played bridge twice, once with my own group and then with a group I often sub in. There are some very interesting women in each one. When I was asked to join the duplicate one, I should have had a clue about their wealth by the name of the club: Laurelbrooke. That is the name of a gated community in northern Williamson County where the houses start at a million dollars. I really didn't need that to tell -- their cars and clothes indicate money and lots of it.
Plus -- I have never seen such jewelry!!! The size of the diamonds on their hands is eye-boggling (I think I just made up a word). I finally got up the nerve to ask one of them how big hers was and she said five karats! Can you imagine toting that thing around all the time? She has two drop earrings at least 1 karat each and maybe bigger. She says she never takes it off (I tried to picture sleeping in it) except when she travels; then she locks all her jewelry safely away.
That lady is not the only one either. Several have these gy-normous rocks on their hands. But they are all very down-to-earth people and I really enjoy "hanging out" with them. And thankfully, I'm way beyond the stage in my life when I might be intimidated by such an obvious display of wealth. I just appreciate them as people and bridge players.
And since I don't have a house like the ones in Laurelbrooke that could host many foursomes of bridge, I'll just continue to have it at the club when it's my turn.
But I'll definitely bargain with the management beforehand!!
Thursday, May 14, 2009
FOOD POISONING AGAIN
The genius and have spent a miserable 2 days getting over food poisoning (we think) after eating at our favorite meat and three on Tuesday night. We woke up early Wednesday sick as dogs and it lasted most of the day for both of us. Today we are both just weak and taking it easy. Or at least I am; the genius went to school for half a day to finish up his classes.
Today hasn't started off too well either. I put a load of wash in and there was no detergent left, not a drop. And I sure as heck don't feel like going to the store to get some. Then when I opened the lap top, I couldn't connect to the internet. I've had to resort to the slower computer upstairs.
I understand our own Jordin Sparks sang on TV last night. I didn't feel like going downstairs to watch but I thought I would try to find it online if I can figure out what's wrong with the laptop.
We've had great weather here until today. Sunny and 70's all week, but today it is rainy -- again! Oh, well, at least we got the grass cut last weekend and we won't have to worry about that until the weekend.
I can tell I'm rambling in my weakened state, so I'll stop!
The genius and have spent a miserable 2 days getting over food poisoning (we think) after eating at our favorite meat and three on Tuesday night. We woke up early Wednesday sick as dogs and it lasted most of the day for both of us. Today we are both just weak and taking it easy. Or at least I am; the genius went to school for half a day to finish up his classes.
Today hasn't started off too well either. I put a load of wash in and there was no detergent left, not a drop. And I sure as heck don't feel like going to the store to get some. Then when I opened the lap top, I couldn't connect to the internet. I've had to resort to the slower computer upstairs.
I understand our own Jordin Sparks sang on TV last night. I didn't feel like going downstairs to watch but I thought I would try to find it online if I can figure out what's wrong with the laptop.
We've had great weather here until today. Sunny and 70's all week, but today it is rainy -- again! Oh, well, at least we got the grass cut last weekend and we won't have to worry about that until the weekend.
I can tell I'm rambling in my weakened state, so I'll stop!
Sunday, May 10, 2009
SEPHORA
I first heard about this store several years ago when I was a chaperone for the 8th grade on a trip to NYC. The girls in my group kept saying, "Oh, we have to go to Sephora, it's right across the street!!" So one night about 11:00 (it seems nothing ever closes in New York) we ambled down the street to Sephora. (Actually, "ambled" is too strong a word for what I was doing that night due to the fact that I was exhausted after chasing after them all day,) But we entered this store that featured all types of beauty products to just browse.
I was a bit overwhelmed by all the merchandise, but the girls kept trying to get me to get a make-over. At first I resisted because I knew that I would end up buying whatever they put on my face, but I finally agreed to let someone "do over" my eyes. Sure enough, after it was over and I looked so great, I bought three different shades of eye shadow, all in similar tones of "neutral." I don't remember what I paid for them, but I know it was more than I usually pay for three outfits. But, to be truthful, I have used them throughout the years and still have some left. I don't know whether that's because I don't wear it often or a little goes a long way. I suspect it's both.
Well, now we have a Sephora in Nashville. So far I have only been in it once or twice to buy a facial cleanser (I now just order it online). But when I was in Phoenix, I had occasion to go again. I was shopping with Ashley and Jordan and they dragged me in. I was interested in a tinted moisturizer with sunscreen, so I began my search for one.
Of course, someone came up to me to assist and I told her what I was looking for. She steered me to a Christian Dior (I'm sure it was the most expensive one) and together we decided on a color. Then she asked me what I put my makeup on with and when I hesitated, she gasped, "You don't apply it with your fingers, do you? That spreads BACTERIA!" I sheepishly said that I did, and suggested that I should use a tissue.
"No, no, you must put it on with a brush!" she said as she dragged me over to a whole aisle of nothing but brushes (not for hair, you understand). We finally decided on one and she proceeded to tell me that I must have a special liquid with which to clean the brush. To the horror of my daughter and granddaughter, I agreed and ended up paying $83+ for these three items.
You can understand why I do my shopping online. Otherwise, I get talked into all sorts of items to buy.
But I have to tell you, when I got back home and tried applying the moisturizer with both methods, the brush won hands down. And the cleaner works very well, also.
So it wasn't a total loss, but I believe I will stay away from Sephora for a while.
I first heard about this store several years ago when I was a chaperone for the 8th grade on a trip to NYC. The girls in my group kept saying, "Oh, we have to go to Sephora, it's right across the street!!" So one night about 11:00 (it seems nothing ever closes in New York) we ambled down the street to Sephora. (Actually, "ambled" is too strong a word for what I was doing that night due to the fact that I was exhausted after chasing after them all day,) But we entered this store that featured all types of beauty products to just browse.
I was a bit overwhelmed by all the merchandise, but the girls kept trying to get me to get a make-over. At first I resisted because I knew that I would end up buying whatever they put on my face, but I finally agreed to let someone "do over" my eyes. Sure enough, after it was over and I looked so great, I bought three different shades of eye shadow, all in similar tones of "neutral." I don't remember what I paid for them, but I know it was more than I usually pay for three outfits. But, to be truthful, I have used them throughout the years and still have some left. I don't know whether that's because I don't wear it often or a little goes a long way. I suspect it's both.
Well, now we have a Sephora in Nashville. So far I have only been in it once or twice to buy a facial cleanser (I now just order it online). But when I was in Phoenix, I had occasion to go again. I was shopping with Ashley and Jordan and they dragged me in. I was interested in a tinted moisturizer with sunscreen, so I began my search for one.
Of course, someone came up to me to assist and I told her what I was looking for. She steered me to a Christian Dior (I'm sure it was the most expensive one) and together we decided on a color. Then she asked me what I put my makeup on with and when I hesitated, she gasped, "You don't apply it with your fingers, do you? That spreads BACTERIA!" I sheepishly said that I did, and suggested that I should use a tissue.
"No, no, you must put it on with a brush!" she said as she dragged me over to a whole aisle of nothing but brushes (not for hair, you understand). We finally decided on one and she proceeded to tell me that I must have a special liquid with which to clean the brush. To the horror of my daughter and granddaughter, I agreed and ended up paying $83+ for these three items.
You can understand why I do my shopping online. Otherwise, I get talked into all sorts of items to buy.
But I have to tell you, when I got back home and tried applying the moisturizer with both methods, the brush won hands down. And the cleaner works very well, also.
So it wasn't a total loss, but I believe I will stay away from Sephora for a while.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
SURPRISE
Last night we made a visit to Surprise, AZ, where Tommy (oldest grandson) and his wife Kirstin live. They live in a very nice house in a new subdivision out there about thirty minutes from Ashley's house. We had a nice Mexican meal (my third in four days; I love it!) We had a very enjoyable visit.
I love this new generation. Tom and Kirsten's house has four bedrooms, 3 baths, den, bonus room, and living room. They have nice seating areas in the den and bonus where they hang out for conversation, etc. But in what we would call the living room they have a pool table and sofa. Isn't that unique? So I challenged Danny (14) to a game before dinner.
First, he had to show me how to hold that pole thingy which I think is called a cue stick. I have never done more than try a few shots so he had to tell me how to play, etc. Dan was the expert while it was feast or famine with me. I would either knock the white ball off the table altogether or just barely graze it, but then from out of nowhere would come this fantastic shot that amazed both of us.
Finally, we got down to one ball each plus the eight ball and Danny called the pocket where he would hit it. He smacked it and somehow it went up to the wrong hole and then just fell in. So I won!! That will definitely be the luckiest game I have ever won. Of course, now I love the game and want to buy a pool table, but if we did I would have to get rid of our living room furniture.
Somehow I don't think the genius would go for that!!
Last night we made a visit to Surprise, AZ, where Tommy (oldest grandson) and his wife Kirstin live. They live in a very nice house in a new subdivision out there about thirty minutes from Ashley's house. We had a nice Mexican meal (my third in four days; I love it!) We had a very enjoyable visit.
I love this new generation. Tom and Kirsten's house has four bedrooms, 3 baths, den, bonus room, and living room. They have nice seating areas in the den and bonus where they hang out for conversation, etc. But in what we would call the living room they have a pool table and sofa. Isn't that unique? So I challenged Danny (14) to a game before dinner.
First, he had to show me how to hold that pole thingy which I think is called a cue stick. I have never done more than try a few shots so he had to tell me how to play, etc. Dan was the expert while it was feast or famine with me. I would either knock the white ball off the table altogether or just barely graze it, but then from out of nowhere would come this fantastic shot that amazed both of us.
Finally, we got down to one ball each plus the eight ball and Danny called the pocket where he would hit it. He smacked it and somehow it went up to the wrong hole and then just fell in. So I won!! That will definitely be the luckiest game I have ever won. Of course, now I love the game and want to buy a pool table, but if we did I would have to get rid of our living room furniture.
Somehow I don't think the genius would go for that!!
Monday, May 4, 2009
SUNNY ARIZONA
I hate to rub it in to all those folks back in Nashville where it has rained for several days, but it is beautiful out here in Phoenix. The temperatures are in the 80's, the sun is out, and there's a wonderful breeze. What a great place to be!!
I flew out on Friday, not a great flight until we got over Oklahoma, but the rest of the way was very smooth. It was a whirlwind from the time I arrived until today mostly because of Jordan's graduation, but also had a birthday celebration for my son-in-law's uncle. So I have seen all of his family as well as a few others.
The graduation was held in the Arizona Diamond Back baseball stadium, which is covered and cool thanks to the AC. Very pleasant. Plus there was the big screen so we could see each person clearly as he or she received the diploma. I've been to a lot of graduations, but this one was the best one ever. Of course, I took a book to read for the moments when things were a little "draggy."
I love Ashley's new house!! It is very roomy and comfortable even when there were thirty people here like on Saturday night. This morning I was able to spend an hour or two sunning by the pool which is set in a beautiful back yard. And then Ash and I went to a great lunch place called The Wildflower. Yummmm!
Ashley has two big labs, one chocolate and one Marley, named after two Mexican drinks. The former is Kahlua, and Marley is really named Horchata (a white drink and the "H" is silent). This morning Horchata lay down on his back for me to rub his tummy so I obliged with my bare foot. He promptly thanked me by peeing all over both feet. What a nice dog!!
They also have two cats who for some reason are very attached to me. One of them, Misty, leaves her usual place in Bailey's room and jumps in my lap. Everyone is very surprised to see her do that, and I am too when I look down at the fur she leaves behind on my lap. Oh well, there's plenty of room for all as long as they stay out of my room.
I'll keep you posted on my fun time here and maybe even put some pictures on!!
I hate to rub it in to all those folks back in Nashville where it has rained for several days, but it is beautiful out here in Phoenix. The temperatures are in the 80's, the sun is out, and there's a wonderful breeze. What a great place to be!!
I flew out on Friday, not a great flight until we got over Oklahoma, but the rest of the way was very smooth. It was a whirlwind from the time I arrived until today mostly because of Jordan's graduation, but also had a birthday celebration for my son-in-law's uncle. So I have seen all of his family as well as a few others.
The graduation was held in the Arizona Diamond Back baseball stadium, which is covered and cool thanks to the AC. Very pleasant. Plus there was the big screen so we could see each person clearly as he or she received the diploma. I've been to a lot of graduations, but this one was the best one ever. Of course, I took a book to read for the moments when things were a little "draggy."
I love Ashley's new house!! It is very roomy and comfortable even when there were thirty people here like on Saturday night. This morning I was able to spend an hour or two sunning by the pool which is set in a beautiful back yard. And then Ash and I went to a great lunch place called The Wildflower. Yummmm!
Ashley has two big labs, one chocolate and one Marley, named after two Mexican drinks. The former is Kahlua, and Marley is really named Horchata (a white drink and the "H" is silent). This morning Horchata lay down on his back for me to rub his tummy so I obliged with my bare foot. He promptly thanked me by peeing all over both feet. What a nice dog!!
They also have two cats who for some reason are very attached to me. One of them, Misty, leaves her usual place in Bailey's room and jumps in my lap. Everyone is very surprised to see her do that, and I am too when I look down at the fur she leaves behind on my lap. Oh well, there's plenty of room for all as long as they stay out of my room.
I'll keep you posted on my fun time here and maybe even put some pictures on!!
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