It is better
to do
something
than to do
nothing
while waiting
to do
everything.
Winston Churchill
Sunday, June 30, 2024
MUSIC THAT MADE ME
As an adult, I have bought one album; one CD. Just one. Nickelback’s Dark Horse.
I have listened to Nickelback nearly as much as I have listened to
Tears For Fears. Both of these albums were vital in my life. I know every word to each song.
Music has always been a vital part of my world.
I love Spotify and the fact that we can listen to EVERYTHING whenever we want.
I can listen to my kids playlists, along with all my playlists, for every mood. This is truly amazing. I have lots and lots of playlists. And I love them all.
I was a teen in the 80’s, totally blessed there!!!!! In high school my friend KZ made me cassette tapes. Filling them with songs that helped form my youth. I still have one of them.
I remember playing my mom’s vinyls on the record player when I was very young. She even had 45s. I still love the center piece. And her 8 Track tapes. So cool and odd!
I love looking back at my life through the music that made me.
What a wonderful time to live and listen!
Take a look and listen to the app
Radio Garden. You can listen to radio stations around the world!
How cool is that!!!
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/63HW3VkAt49gKDYxsXcmea?si=VwZHepYpQTeBoWYCwps-Vg&pi=u-9VAkscC0RlWU
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1JHwJiBMUf08LW5DACj2Wm?si=Dnuwk5PZTIWdjIjQpsakQg&pi=u-7z-g8ISHQL6y
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6QCFJFLNVoskP6JaEknBin?si=4eDrWcAOSiaJnD9i4SsuQg&pi=u-Enq-L5BVSFWg
Friday, June 28, 2024
LUXURY OR…
We parked next to this the other day. My first thought was “Oh nice!” and my second though was “Debt to income ratio “
EVERY DAY
BE TOO MUCH,
BE EXTRA,
LIVE LARGE,
SMILE BIG,
LAUGH HARD,
CELEBRATE
YOURSELF,
OPEN YOUR HEART,
EXPRESS YOUR EMOTIONS,
USE YOUR WORLDS,
GIGGLE,
DANCE,
SOAK IN THE SUN,
SPLASH IN THE WAVES,
BREATHE DEEP
AND
LOVE YOUR LIFE.
YOU ONLY GET
ONE!
CONTAGIOUS
Negativity is contagious
Unhappiness is contagious
Fear is contagious
But so is happiness
So is optimism
So is love
Surround yourself with people
who bring out the best in you.
And strive to be a reflection of
what you want to receive.
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
OBSERVANT
As I drove home from work yesterday, I took a congested neighborhood street. There were cars parked on both sides of the street. (I choose to drive neighborhood streets rather than the main streets; there is less traffic and the neighborhoods are pretty.) As I turned onto this neighborhood street, I noticed that there were more cars than usual, lawn care trucks, renovation vehicles, so I went slower than normal. As I rolled down the block I saw a large dog slowly walk out from between two cars, his leash was followed by a young boy, who was followed by a mom staring at her cellphone. I had already come to a stop, as soon as I saw the dog actually. But the mom didn’t look up until she was in the center of the street. She waved, I smiled and waved. I know that it is probably their street and they are very familiar with the coming and going, but aren’t you supposed to look before you cross the street?
I try to be observant, after all, it’s my responsibility to help keep little kids and dogs safe no matter where I am.
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Sunday, June 23, 2024
POLITICAL QUANDARIES
If you can’t join the
military with a felony
on your record,
how can a person with a felony become Commander in Chief?
Asking for several friends.
ENJOY IT
When I hear someone say
‘Life is hard’
I wonder…
Compared to what?
Life is a journey
Enjoy the ride!
Saturday, June 22, 2024
Friday, June 21, 2024
THE LONGEST DAY
Today is the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year. We also have a full moon. Happy Friday 🍓
Sunday, June 16, 2024
HARVESTING
I spent some time in Tom’s Salsa Garden this afternoon. I haven’t ever seen such tiny tomatoes before. They have the most amazing flavor. I don’t know the variety of peppers either, but they were so abundant! Many had dried on the vine, but my plan is to clean all that were harvested and dry them for use later. 
They are beautiful!
MILES and MILES
I took a drive today. I left my sons place at about 7am. I drove areas my kids grew up in, areas I grew up in. I drove through Peoria, Glendale, North Phoenix, Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. I was happy to see that The House of Rice was still in business, even though it was too early to go explore. There were people playing soccer and doing tai chi. Then I headed out to Fountain Hills.
I almost ran over a Road Runner, they are beautiful and fast.
I saw signs for wild horses and elk, but didn’t see any.
I drove through Tonto National Forest then up to Payson, I loved watching the topography change. And as the desert changed to high desert; pines and aspen trees, my heart did the desert dweller happy dance. For me it’s always been about the green, I have always longed for trees. And even though the sky was completely blue, not a cloud in sight, I still caught a whiff of dew on the creosote brush, the mesquite, paloverde and the ocotillo. Absolutely one of my favorite smells.
The drive took me on about 225 miles of desert highways. Some having 7% downhill grade. I may have a bit of Mario Andretti in my blood line, I was hitting 95 mph as I took those highways, at one point I wondered if all four tires were on the road as I took a turn.
It was nice to see some areas I haven’t seen in so so long. And reconnect with my roots.
I had a lovely time! Glad I had the opportunity to do a self guided tour of my hometown.
Saturday, June 15, 2024
POOL TIME
Hours of solo pool time today. Haven’t been this kind of happy since I was a kid. Total mental and physical therapy. 110 degrees, unlimited pina coladas and happy tunes. I’m a very happy woman!
Friday, June 14, 2024
NOW WE KNOW
The first modern flushable toilet was invented in 1596 by Sir John Harrington who installed one for his godmother, Queen Elizabeth 1.
His invention came complete with a water tank and a flush valve. However, the flush toilet wouldn't really take off for another 250 years. Most of the toilets in Medieval Europe were either holes in the ground, communal outhouses or chamber pots.
If you were lucky and born into tremendous wealth, you would have the luxury of using a garderobe (derived from the French word for "wardrobe"), which was a small rooms built adjacent to the wall of a medieval castle. The toilet would be connected to a vertical shaft that would run all the way down to the ground. Garderobes which literally translates to "guarding one's robes" originated from the practice of hanging clothes in the shaft as a way to kill fleas by using the ammonia in urine.
Occasionally some brave knights would conduct sneak attacks by entering the castle via the shaft connected to the garderobe. Throughout history, there have been a number of famous people who have died on the toilet. Several of them were stabbed from below while in the process of defecating.
These people include King Edmund II of England (30 November 1016), Jaromír Duke of Bohemia (4 November 1035), Godfrey IV Duke of Lower Lorraine (Circa. 26 or 27 of February 1076), Wenceslaus III of Bohemia (4 August 1306) and Uesugi Kenshin (19 April 1578).
Now we all know.
ROAD SIGNS
Driving to Nashville early this morning, I passed a sign that said
“Be Still and Know”. I know it’s a bible verse, a song and a movie. But in that moment, driving in the dark, I thought about my path. Not the road to Nashville or the trip I’m about to embark on. But my life path.
A dear friend once told me to look over my shoulder at the path I have walked. To witness the paths that I have crossed in my progress, to appreciate how far I have come and the obstacles I have overcome.
I know that everyone has obstacles, and no path is easy. But to let those obstacles stop your progress is a true travesty. To get so complacent with your surroundings and not continue to move forward is not living.
So as I mentally stood still, I took a moment to look forward. I don’t know what’s coming, none of us do. But I regret nothing, and I happily look to the future.
My future.
I Know I’m heading in the right direction and I’m happy to travel my path. I like myself and every day is a magical adventure!
I’m blessed.
Maybe my road sign should say…
“Be Still and Know, Smile and Keep Moving Toward The Next Fork In The Road”!!!!
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
WORK ETHICS
My son had a good job, with a good company. When he first started with them a few years ago he rapidly became a favorite with the staff and his employees. The company saw the drive and interaction ability in this young man and filled his work plate to overflowing. That causes burnout.
When he was doing the job of two people and getting paid less the his coworker, he took it to management. He innovated changes but the company didn’t budge. So my son took a job offer for more money with another company.
He is very hard working, very dedicated; do the job, do it right, take care of your peeps, work until the job is done.
The new job didn’t stand by the same ethics my son does. He was making more money and he liked the concept of the new company, but not the short sighted planning the company had.
He reached out to an old coworker friend and made a compelling offer. He negotiated for the better and took back his old job with better pay and better boundaries.
On his return to his old company, everyone was happy to have him back. Right away he set into place his new strategy for the position. He made a powerful case and company is listening. He wants to teach the people to fish, so they are self sufficient and the whole team can work smarter, for a better outcome for everyone.
The past six months have taught my son new lessons and helped him hone the skills he already had, into something that will benefit so many more.
For the first time in quite a while he went to work, excited to go to work. I am proud of this young man.
Monday, June 10, 2024
BEN’S KITE AND KEY
Benjamin Franklin conducts famous kite experiment June 10th (1752)
SUMMER AFTERNOON
“Summer afternoon - summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” So wrote Henry James in “The Portrait Of A Lady.” And there is something glorious about them, isn’t there? The way become seemingly endless, the sunlight extending well into the evening if you aren’t paying attention, the grass is rich and the whole world seemingly flowering?
C.DeWeese
Sunday, June 9, 2024
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