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It is April of  2019. The year that marks my 65th trip around the sun. 

Somehow, I always knew that I would make this landmark. There was never a doubt in my mind.

The first 65 years have been trouble free. Moderate medical issues. One simple surgery in 2017. 

This year will also mark 47 years of marriage to one man. Give me a standing O now, please! It’s incredible to recognize that I’ve know this man for almost 50 years. I don’t regret one single day. Not one.  Sure, there have been times that were filled with questions and struggles. But there have been so many more days that we’re fun filled, raising our two perfect children, living the life of suburbia, two working parents doing their best.

Usually, I like to make a big deal about my birthdays. Especially after the surprise party when I was seven years old.  See, my parents were getting divorced at the time of my 7th birthday, Enter my Uncle Frank and Aunt Evelyn to the rescue.  Major distraction to get me out of the house for several hours only to return to a house filled with
“Surprise!”.

It was magical. 

They remembered. 

I was special.

Now I am older and wiser, I prefer a dinner out with my family. Nothing fancy. Good food and I want to see my loved ones beaming faces.

Simple. 

Someone once told me if Easter fell on your birthday it meant you were going to heaven. 
Easter will fall on my 65th Birthday this year. 
I wonder who was that someone?

Meet Molly! 27 Jan 2018 7:06 PM (7 years ago)


Little Molly was rehomed just about a year ago
From a neighbor down the street.
Single mother of 3 children could no longer take care of Molly.

An email champaign circulated our neighborhood,
Once I saw her photo, I immediately said I want her.

Next day I walked over to the house to greet Molly.
I sensed some shyness and apprehension on Molly’s part
But my dedication in making her feel special was my only concern.

Today, she’s a very happy, secure and faithful little Havvie.

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Does Anyone Read This Any more? 2 Jul 2015 7:45 PM (9 years ago)

I feel the need to share again. To put my thoughts on the table for those to read. Nothing earth shattering, I don't think, but none the less, I feel the need.

Turmoil? Unrest? No...perhaps wishing for a little more happy in my life. How do I find a little more happy? You can't rely on other people to make you happy. Happiness comes from within.  Happiness comes from myself.  I am responsible for my own happiness.  There it is.

How shall I proceed to find that happiness?  Getting involved in my creative side?  Allowing that instinct to flow once again?

Since the company I worked for closed last year, I have felt as though there was a void in my life.  The void stems from not having that financial security I once had.

 Oh, I have a part time job in a field I never thought I'd enter.  Food industry.  It's fun actually, but I'm sure that is because I work with a awesome woman who is my friend.  A person I thought would never give me the time of day.  She's tall, beautiful, exercise nut in excellent shape.  I thought to myself, she'd never become my friend.  But she did!

Here's the funny part....she never thought someone like me would be friends with someone like her!  Uncanny!  She respects me.  Draws on my life experiences.  Loves our talks.  I guess we compliment each other.

This is one example where you shouldn't judge a book by their cover.  I find this to be true each and every day.  Old people...young people....rich people...poor people...we are just the same.  We all feel inadequate .  We all feel small sometimes.  It just takes a kind work.  A smile.  And you break down those insecurities.   Yes, it is that simple.

These are my people in my present life but I am missing most the people from my past life.  And missing a little bit OF the past life as well.the ladder I cannot get back.  It is unreachable.  Unatainable.

In order for the unattainable to reemerge, some things must be realigned.  Finding a job that fulfills me at the intellect level, responsibility aspect and the monetary level. In order to get this in order, I have a plan which will begin tomorrow.

Tommorow I start rebuilding that part of my life.  So watch me take off.  Watch me.

A note for anyone who reads this.....a caution....all of this post written under the muse of a sleeping pill.

I just may write tomorrow.


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Calm Before The Storm 24 Nov 2014 7:57 PM (10 years ago)

Is it because you feel small?  Is it because you fell I inadequate?  Do you not look at both sides of a story?  Let's just go first to violence. Innocent business owners don't deserve this violence. They are small business owners.  Hard working people. Whites. Blacks. Latino. Ruin their lives because clearly you do not know the facts. 12 people spent 70 hours listening to 60 witsnesses over a period of time.

Yeah, you know better.

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Forge Ahead 10 Feb 2013 5:47 PM (12 years ago)

The last couple of days have been hard ones.
This may be contributed to the tons of rainy weather,
But I think that's just an excuse.
I'm waiting for the things I need, because I think it is time.
He has another plan.
I will plow ahead.

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It's Friday ... 25 Jan 2013 6:09 PM (12 years ago)

* When did my husband start falling asleep at 8:00?
* TV sucks on Friday night, guess that's why everyone goes out
* Come on people, Atlanta barely received a millimeter of ice, what's the problem with the news?
* Yes, I made my appointment for my mammogram ...it's Tuesday, wish me luck!
* I really dislike Sharktank.
* Who knew Catfishing had nothing to do with fish?
* I think I can read my cat's mind. He thinks I'm cool.
* Whenever I'm on the upward side of being sick, I want fried rice.

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Merry Christmas to All 24 Dec 2012 4:37 PM (12 years ago)

Merry Christmas to Family and Friends....

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Three days off... 12 Jul 2012 7:24 PM (12 years ago)

... What shall I do? Get in the car and drive to the gulf? Become one with the ocean? Return to the womb for 3 days...spend the next 3 days reading? Sleeping? Crafting? What, shall I do?

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Happy birthday, Honey 30 Jun 2012 7:36 AM (12 years ago)

The 4th of July isn't just our Nation's birthday, it is my husband's birthday , too.

Happy Birthday, you little firecracker!

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Things That Make Me Mad....The Toilet Paper Edition 9 Mar 2012 9:00 AM (13 years ago)

Don't ya just hate it when someone in your household, who will remain nameless, purchases the wrong kind of toilet paper?  I'm sorry, but I have a particular kind that I like and not for the obvious softness or flaking issues, but for no other reason other than longevity.  I just absolutely hate it when you must replace the roll several times a week.  It's really all about time savings, after all!

Have you ever been to someone's house, you know, the great big 4,000 square foot homes and excuse yourself to use their powder room only to find single sheets?

And what is this all about?  The last two times I visited my mom and used her bathroom, I found a new roll of tissue sitting on top of the spent roll!  This is the same woman who hounded me "...a place for everything and everything in its place...".  Both times, I just replaced the roll, threw out the old cardboard and never said a thing.

It is mind boggling.

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My Teresa Collins card creation 8 Mar 2012 5:14 AM (13 years ago)

Sometimes, paper is just paper. And when you work in a crafting store, you see a lot of paper. But when the new Teresa Collins line "Every day Moments" and "Fabrications" arrives and you go absolutely crazy for every sheet of paper and all embellishments!

Here is a card I made for my mother's 79th birthday. Mom hangs my cards up on her wall just like when I was 5 ...wait a minute...I wonder if she really likes it!

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Wishing.... 7 Feb 2012 3:59 PM (13 years ago)

...I was in Arizona...

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Testing, testing.... 6 Feb 2012 4:05 PM (13 years ago)

Trying to figure out how to blog from my iPad, well, that much I know. The question is...how do I add photos.

Soooo... Can you see the photo?

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Happy Super Bowl Sunday 5 Feb 2012 7:36 AM (13 years ago)

Now,of I could figure out how to import my photos from my iPad, I could have posted an appropriate photo.

As for the game, I really don't like either teams, if I had to pick one....giants

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Happy days 1 Jan 2012 7:10 PM (13 years ago)

Peaceful AND serene

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Feeling remise.... 1 Jan 2012 6:56 PM (13 years ago)

I'm reminiscing a bit these days. Remembering the days when my babies were little ones with runny noses, missing a front tooth, or those awful nightmares in the middle of the night. My babies needed me and I relished the moments when only Mommy could take away the fear or dry the tears.
Where have those years gone to?
I thank God that little Jack is in my life. He is such a dear. Children bring such joy.

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Happy New Year 2012 31 Dec 2011 7:55 AM (13 years ago)

Whew!  That was odd!  I know I haven't blogged in forever, but finally I was able to log into my Drivin' 55 blog.

Just wanted to wish everyone a Very Happy New Year.  Be safe tonight.  We plan on being home at 10 tonight.  

PEACE

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I Am In Love..... 4 Oct 2011 6:27 PM (13 years ago)

Eve

Seeing this little angel makes me realize that I so miss my little Heidi.  She gave us thirteen wonderful years as a faithful, loving, sometimes obedient beagle!  I always considered her to be "my" dog and in looking back over my life, I know she cannot be replaced, but seeing this little beauty makes me wonder if maybe, just maybe, there's another little sweetheart due to share my home and heart again.

By the way, I found this photo on Pinterest.  If you haven't stumbled upon it, let me just warn you that once you visit this site, you will have spent several hours just wandering around.  

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Don't Need Caffeine Today! 4 Oct 2011 2:24 AM (13 years ago)

Sometimes, ones morning presents itself with a jolt of adrenaline that causes the old
heart to nearly explode.  Like this morning by chance!
It's usually our habit to check banking statements, especially after paydays to insure 
monies have been deposited as they should.
Well, this morning, our bank displayed a balance that did not compute.
It did not compute!
Why shouldn't banks be available at 6:10 in the morning?  
If any updating should occur, I vote for 2:27 a.m., 
not 6:10 a.m.!  
A person could have a heart attack....
after 2 phone calls, we thus discovered all deposits were applied.  
Geezzzz...didn't need caffeine this morning.

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Be On The Look Out 1 Oct 2011 5:38 AM (13 years ago)

I am on the look out for this fabric for Jack's room.  He is so into pirates ( and a myriad of other things) but I thought this would contribute to a very nice theme for his room.
Look how a headboard was created.  
A sail.
I'm gonna do this!


So here's a closer look at the pattern.  
Please hollar if you see it!

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Absence Makes The Heart Grow Fonder 30 Sep 2011 5:31 AM (13 years ago)

Where have I been?  WHERE have I been?  
Well, nothing much has changed.  I wasn't lying on a beach in Tahiti.  Nor was I fishing for the Great White.
More along a boring matter, I am still working at what I consider my dream job.  Honestly, I am completely 180 degrees from where I was one year ago where I hated getting up in the morning and dreading spending hours upon hours on the phone.  Today, I could work 7 days straight if needed and not blink an eye.  

Yesterday was spend with Jack, my sweetheart.  Here are a few photos of our day out.
 A stop at the local O'Donalds for a (which I was completely surprised) a healthy kid's meal.  The teeniest, tiny serving of french fries, apples, chicken nuggets and skim milk.  
 Just because we can raise our hands over our head, silly!
 A little snippet of the river
 more play time on the slide
 and a little precious face
Being the creative person that I am, I concocted a story about these 7 ducks.  After a long morning swimming down the river, they took refuge at the Duck Restaurant for a little snack.
Really?  Jack said.  

So  what have you been up too?

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Taking on a Project! 30 Jul 2011 5:02 AM (13 years ago)

About a week ago, I was talking to a co-worker when she told me she was completing an Ali Edward's project that really sparked my interests.  Now, granted, my friend was just completing a project that she started 2 years ago, but nonetheless, the project struck my interests.

It's called Week in a Life 2011.

With your handy camera attached to your side, you record every aspect of your daily life.  

Interesting, yes?

I know, I know, it is a bit like blogging, but perhaps with a more personal, journaling touch.

I realized that in order to do this, I would need a new pocket camera.  Why? you ask!  Well, I learned a valid life lesson and decided that it is not always the best idea to share everything with one beloved grandson.  Granted, he did take some great photos from his vantage point, but the zoom button no longer works and I believe the SD card has been permanently damaged.  No worries!  It was only a 5 MP and purchased at the turn of the century.  Gawd, that sounds ancient!

So, last week, I took advantage of a HSN special and purchased a Panasonic Lumix 14MP 4X Zoom Digital Camera with a 4GB SD.

With that said, I am on my way to recording a week in my life ala Deb style!  (since I ain't no Ali Edwards!)

Wish me luck!

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Necessities in Life 29 Jul 2011 10:48 AM (13 years ago)

When one is a mere 3 years old, mornings can be particularly tough if the morning isn't met with Monkey-Teddy, strawberry milk, cereal and unlimited hugs and kisses from his Mimi..

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This Face! 18 Jul 2011 6:30 AM (13 years ago)

...these faces, cousin Stephanie and Mommy...
...little munchkins...
...being silly with his cousin Danny...
...what happened to just smile?

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