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Traveling

Traveling

May 15, 2014

I love people watching.Especially people watching at airports. I traveled to Florida yesterday so I had airport people watching time.The happy reunions are the best.The goodbyes make me sad I don’t travel much and I haven’t traveled by myself in a very long time.I was a bit nervous.My children kept reminding me to just follow …

Positives

Positives

May 13, 2014

I’ve been thinking about the people in my life.The happy ones.The grumpsThe positive ones.The doubters… I often allow the doubters to intimidate me and I don’t know why … Their blank stares. Their roaring silence.ughOh doubters …why do I let you mess with my head ?Please take your non believing, no exclamation point attitude somewhere …

Sidetracked

Sidetracked

May 5, 2014

If there is one thing I am really really good at it’s procrastination. Getting sidetracked is my specialty.Especially when it comes to my writing.I have the words in my head…I may jot them down…but other ‘priorities’ always get in the way. Tomorrow tomorrow I love you tomorrow …Yep. And then tomorrow shows up. So today …

Walking in the Rain

Walking in the Rain

May 2, 2014

I went on my walk yesterday and got caught in the rain …Again. This time I was ready.I found this thing called a raincoat …. it’s amazing  ! This walk in the rain was lovely. I had the park pretty much to myself.The few people out there were prepared as well so I saw smiles. …

Bright Side

Bright Side

April 29, 2014

I have a friend or two who always see negative before positive. The why bother attitude….it’s a gloomy day outlook. They make me laugh and drive me crazy.I’m sure I drive them crazy too. I believe there is a positive side to every story.Always. Every situation I have ever been in somewhere, somehow there was …

Double Nickels

Double Nickels

April 28, 2014

Today is my birthday. I love birthdays….!!!Yours, his, hers theirs ….just not mine.I try to ignore mine … But this year is different.I’m 55.Double Nickels.And for some reason the thought of turning Double Nickels thrills me.Why in the world would that thrill me ?!?!? I think it’s because I have finally figured out ME. It …

Good Morning

Good Morning

April 27, 2014

I laid on the couch yesterday evening for what I planned on being a 15 minute nap ..Yep.I took a nosedive into sleep. I woke up about an hour ago and thought Wow !!I needed that. So now I am enjoying the sounds and sights of morning.The quiet.The birds chirping.The squirrels and rabbits getting their …

Raindrops Keep Falling …

Raindrops Keep Falling …

April 23, 2014

I got caught in the rain the other day. I had fair warning….the sky looked like rain…there were a few sprinkles in the air… But …I was really enjoying my walk.I thought I could get one more lap in before it started pouring. Wrong.It started pouring. So there I was walking in the rain trying …

Wicker Walk Man

Wicker Walk Man

April 16, 2014

My sister and I are signed up to walk a half marathon in May. So …I am walking a little more than usual ….. getting the ol feet and legs ready for the big day. I walk my lovely Wicker Park. I go at different times, but it’s the same path, same route each day. …

Find your Happy Place

Find your Happy Place

April 10, 2014

I love to walk.My favorite place to walk is a local park.Wicker Park.It’s a beautiful place with lots of trees.2.2 miles around with my music in my ears.It is truly my Happy Place. Many times I have started my Wicker walks with a load of problems sitting on my head….carrying whatever I’m carrying along with …

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