I was never guaranteed anything in this world.
I did not realize that until life taught me otherwise.
My life has gone in directions I never dreamed possible.
Directions I wanted and some I never wanted.
Some were so wonderful.
Some were so painful.
All of them made me a better and sometimes sadder person.
Ladies who lunch.
Ladies who drink prosecco.
Ladies who read books.
Ladies who laugh.
Ladies who are friends.
Ladies who are my friends.
Thank you for sending me this picture and wonderful message.
Thank you for your prayers.
Molte Grazie!
I remember when things worked well and lasted a long time.
Kitchen appliances lasted forever. I never recall my Mother buying new ones.
The loneliness of the Maytag appliance repairman was a familiar ad on television.
Those days seem gone for the most part.
Continue reading “Harmon Kardon Bluetooth Speaker”
I share this email from Dr. Sood with you as an act of service and love.
I hope his words are as helpful to you as they were to me when I first read this.
I like when he writes “Delay the urge to improve” in our relationships.
His email is a packed with wisdom and inspiration.
On Mother’s Day my grandson Aiden called me.
Aiden is six years old.
We have been planning his visit with his parents to Portland all spring.
He was excited to tell me about what he had learned from a book about Portland that I recently sent him.
It will be the first time that Aiden, who lives in Denver, will see the Pacific Ocean or bridges over the Willamette and Columbia Rivers.
In the midst of dealing with the crisis with my other son, it would be easy to postpone this trip. Sad, Scary News
Somehow, I have to be back in Portland in time to make his dream come true.
He is so excited to visit me.
Oma, Do you know many bridges are in Portland?
How many Aiden?
Seven! Maybe more!
Oma, can we ride the train?
Oma, can we go to the beach?
What a big boy you are now.
What a treat to hear your voice.
Oma, do you know what is missing from the book you sent me?
No, what?
There is not a page about Oma!
Oh, I guess we will have to add one, won’t we?
Ok, Oma!
The simplest toy, which even the youngest child can operate, is called a grandparent.*
If you have followed this blog you know that Coach Mabel preaches good nutrition, lots of exercise, mindful living, and quality sleep.
See her exercise video here. Mabel Does Yoga
When asked, Mabel feels that sleep is an often under valued part of healthy living.
As an example, she cites her parents. They are up throughout the night changing her diapers and feeding her. Definitely sleep-deprived!
Like a good coach, Mabel practices what she preaches!
Mabel’s Mother remains in treatment for her lung and brain cancer.
I remain grateful and humbled by your kind comments, prayers, and support.
Slow down; there is more to life than simply increasing its speed. Gandhi
All of the “essentials” go out the window in times of crisis.
Eating, exercise, manicures, hair, nothing seems very important. Continue reading “Kindness of Strangers”
Lori Greer in Portland 