In other words Happy New Year.
I am writing this at the late hour of 5:30 am but I am a temporary prisoner in my bedroom as the tribe (minus Heather who arrive tomorrow morning) can be found sleeping all over the place. Best Keto and I stay put at least til daybreak.
We were royally entertained last night by the MiaGreta show.It was a very musical program and of course included a lot of dancing.
Pizza was provided by Joey's and two very good looking delivery guys.
Dessert was of course the traditional sugar cookies baked by Nana; decorated by Amelia and her sidekick.
Today's agenda includes the farmers market in the am aned either the pool or beach in afternoon,
This is my real Christmas. I don't care what the calendar says!
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Happy Birthday, Howard
Happy Birthday, but who's counting, right?
People are always surprised by our friendship (they are the ones who knew us when we were married) but what they don't know is even thou we weren't successful at that we always respected each other's abilities and gifts.
Ihave often said you could sell refrigerators to eskimos..no, wait that's not politically correct..to the indiginouos peoples of Alaska. You are and have been so successful at whatever you set out to do careerwise.
And, unlike most engineers, you are very articulate, especially on paper. I've often wondered what you could do if you tried creative writing,
You are a caring friend, once you decide to be a friend.
(you're a little picky in that department).
And when all is well, you have a terrific sense of humor and can be quite funny.
As you've mellowd with age I've seen you as very empethitic for others suffering,
So...some of the reasons I'm glad we are friends. Happy Birethday...don't forget; every day's a gift!
People are always surprised by our friendship (they are the ones who knew us when we were married) but what they don't know is even thou we weren't successful at that we always respected each other's abilities and gifts.
Ihave often said you could sell refrigerators to eskimos..no, wait that's not politically correct..to the indiginouos peoples of Alaska. You are and have been so successful at whatever you set out to do careerwise.
And, unlike most engineers, you are very articulate, especially on paper. I've often wondered what you could do if you tried creative writing,
You are a caring friend, once you decide to be a friend.
(you're a little picky in that department).
And when all is well, you have a terrific sense of humor and can be quite funny.
As you've mellowd with age I've seen you as very empethitic for others suffering,
So...some of the reasons I'm glad we are friends. Happy Birethday...don't forget; every day's a gift!
Christmas Eve 20008
The afternoon wind had died down; the dog has had his afternoon walk including serious business, the oven is warming for homemade pizza and I am sipping my favorite chardonnay. Tomorrow I will do ironing and paint a chair. i made the mistake of reading for four hours today and my eyes haven't recovered yet. Definately going to have that cateract suergury next summer.
Another beautiful day in southwest Florida. What did you say the date was?
No way. This can't be Christmas!
Another beautiful day in southwest Florida. What did you say the date was?
No way. This can't be Christmas!
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Happy Birthday, Tricia
tomorrow is a big one for Patricia Ann. I went back a year in blog history to see what I wrote on her last birthday and I wouldn't change a word. And I'm not just being lazy.
I am looking forward to their visit and hope we get time to talk.
We also need everyone to start praying for decent traveling weather for my tribe.
Happy Birthday,Mrs. Hertz\
Love, Mom
I am looking forward to their visit and hope we get time to talk.
We also need everyone to start praying for decent traveling weather for my tribe.
Happy Birthday,Mrs. Hertz\
Love, Mom
On demand blogging
This is a special "on demand" blog entry for my beloved sister-in-law that I figured I would share with the rest of you.
She asks "what are you doing down there?"
Reading, almost daily trips to Walgreen's for something or other, CLEANING THE CONDO ( it is an endless job//the floors need to be done about everyday.) Making trips to Wal-mart for something or other about twide a week, reading; trying to finish memoirs, getting ready for my tribe to arrive starting the 29th, reading, going to my PD exercise class, walking the dog at least 4 times a day; in other words, not much.
I am not doing any more decorating until Patty is here as I promised she would have input on guest rooms. My rooms are done enough so I am even staying away from shopping furniture until she is here.
I have definitely cut back on spending; needless to say economy has affected my earnings from the business and my investnents. Is there anybody out there that has not been affected?
I haven't blogged because everyone else seems to have drifted to face book and I prefer this but not if I get no response.
that;s it. Oh, I forgot one more thing. I've been basking in the sun on my lanai almost every day. hard work...
She asks "what are you doing down there?"
Reading, almost daily trips to Walgreen's for something or other, CLEANING THE CONDO ( it is an endless job//the floors need to be done about everyday.) Making trips to Wal-mart for something or other about twide a week, reading; trying to finish memoirs, getting ready for my tribe to arrive starting the 29th, reading, going to my PD exercise class, walking the dog at least 4 times a day; in other words, not much.
I am not doing any more decorating until Patty is here as I promised she would have input on guest rooms. My rooms are done enough so I am even staying away from shopping furniture until she is here.
I have definitely cut back on spending; needless to say economy has affected my earnings from the business and my investnents. Is there anybody out there that has not been affected?
I haven't blogged because everyone else seems to have drifted to face book and I prefer this but not if I get no response.
that;s it. Oh, I forgot one more thing. I've been basking in the sun on my lanai almost every day. hard work...
Friday, December 5, 2008
The hardware store
I probably visit my favorite hardware store on the island at least once a week, maybe more. It's very similar to the old fashioned stores and the staff on the floor helps you every step of the way. I had special help the other day.
The guy who offered to help me was an older guy, thin, big curled up moustache and a slow methodical way about him. I'm sure thats what most people see. I saw someone with parkinson's but how to bring up the subject? I could really offend him if I wash wrong or scare him if I was right and he didn't know it yet.
So when he was showing me how to attach a new plug to wiring, I said "I'm not sure I can do that when it is that small because I have Parkinson's disease and sometimes even on the meds I will have tremors."
He gasped and looked me in the eye and said "I have Parkinson's too!"
"I know" I replied.
"How did you know?"
"I just recognize the symptoms and guess pretty accurately,"
Well, from then on we talked like we had known each other forever. We kept moving to the back of the aisles because no one at the store knows about it. He has been diagnosed for only a year and is just on Mirapex, which is the way I started,
there is such a strong emotional connection when you find another PD patient and even though I feel that I wouldn't want to be in a support group.
What gives me away as a PD patient to others? the only visible thing I am aware of is my posture and slowness.
But there is so much more going on that others can't see that it is almost a joyous event to meet someone who does understand.
The guy who offered to help me was an older guy, thin, big curled up moustache and a slow methodical way about him. I'm sure thats what most people see. I saw someone with parkinson's but how to bring up the subject? I could really offend him if I wash wrong or scare him if I was right and he didn't know it yet.
So when he was showing me how to attach a new plug to wiring, I said "I'm not sure I can do that when it is that small because I have Parkinson's disease and sometimes even on the meds I will have tremors."
He gasped and looked me in the eye and said "I have Parkinson's too!"
"I know" I replied.
"How did you know?"
"I just recognize the symptoms and guess pretty accurately,"
Well, from then on we talked like we had known each other forever. We kept moving to the back of the aisles because no one at the store knows about it. He has been diagnosed for only a year and is just on Mirapex, which is the way I started,
there is such a strong emotional connection when you find another PD patient and even though I feel that I wouldn't want to be in a support group.
What gives me away as a PD patient to others? the only visible thing I am aware of is my posture and slowness.
But there is so much more going on that others can't see that it is almost a joyous event to meet someone who does understand.
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