Once and for all
 the idea of glorious victories
won by the glorious army
 must be wiped out
Neither side is glorious
 On either side they're just frightened men messing their pants
 and they all want the same thing
 Not to lie under the earth
 but to walk upon it
 without crutches.

-Peter Weiss
writer, artist, and filmmaker (8 Nov 1916-1982)

   
My papa

Everyday my papa would work
To try to make ends meet
To see that we would eat
Keep those shoes upon my feet

Every night my papa would take me
And tuck me in my bed
Kiss me on my head
After all my prayers were said

And there were years
Of sadness and of tears
Through it all
Together we were strong

We were strong
Times were rough
But Papa he was tough
Mama stood beside him all along

Growing up with them was easy
The time had flew on by
The years began to fly
They aged and so did I

And I could tell
That mama she wasn't well
Papa knew and deep down so did she
So did she

When she died
Papa broke down and he cried
And all he could say was, "God, why her? Take me!"
Everyday he sat there sleeping in a rocking chair

He never went upstairs
Because she wasn't there
Then one day my Papa said,
"Son, I'm proud of how you've grown"

He said, "Go out and make it on your own.
Don't worry. I'm O.K. alone."
He said, "There are things that you must do"
He said, "There's places you must see"

And his eyes were sad
As he said goodbye to me
Every time I kiss my children
Papa's words ring true

He said, "Children live through you.
Let them grow! They'll leave you, too"
I remember every word Papa used to say
I kiss my kids and pray

That they'll think of me
Oh how I pray
They will think of me
That way
Someday

   
The biggest difficulty in education is to turn ideas into experience.

Good morning..

Looking to be a nice day up until this afternoon and then it is storms.

Lots to do outside so that is where I shall start then work inside. This will be done after visiting SIL for her birthday .

Jane, good to hear from you and want to hear more of your time there.

Bubble, thank you for the new start page. You always pick out great poems and photos to start with.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Good Morning Everyfriend!  I'm up and daughter Cindy is up  and putting in her day at her job.  She'll be finished around noon and then we'll be going out and doing some sigtseeing.  Yesterday, we went to a HUGE antique and specialty place.  I'm not into buying antiques but I did see two specialties that I plan to get before I go home.  One was locally made cinnamon honey and the other was a local specialty coffee.  I havent decided what flavor I'll get yet but when I run out I'll try one of them and then start on a decision.

SHIRLEY, don't wish us into winter yet!  I'm going to enjoy my visit here and then I have to go home and make vegetable soup, can tomatoes, make spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce and paste and get ready for the BAD weather.  And speaking of weather, I haven't minded the heat here yet but I do mind the A/C!  I didn't grow up with A/C and I guess I'm just not used to it.  But yesterday, I found and cache of stored sweaters in the closet in the room I'm occupying and I plan to make use of them!  Cindy also has a swing out in the yard under a nice shade tree that I make good use of.

Now I'm going to go find some breakfast!  We brought along a LOT of eggs from Christy's chickens so that might be an idea!  I wish you all a good day...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow!

Good morning everyone, boy I sure know Yvette is back, my fridge is full again. She is the only one I would give $50 to and know what she spends it on. Every day when she gets here she has at least one grocery bag with her. Better enjoy it while I can before she get the other knee done. Should be in a few weeks when she knows. If she gets it done before the end of August she will not have to pay another $4,000 deductible before the insurance takes over. The insurance that company supplies the CNA's is not great.

RICK  love your flag.  I do love seeing our flag flying on the few days people decide to put them up. 4 years ago yesterday we had a big birthday party, a lady was celebrating her 100th special day.

JANE  glad you can now move around after that long trip in the car.

SHIRLEY  I will worry about all my family till I take my last breath. I think it started the day my first one was born. I wanted the impossible-to keep them close all the time. I did know that would never happen.

BUBBLE  great graphic of that old man.  PAPA could go along with the old man above. Thank you for all today's goodies.

AMY  for a week or more the weather guesser has been predicting thunder storms but most nights we never even had a drop of rain then a few nights ago the other end of the state had one and lightening started a few fires.

JANE  I think none of us here grew up with AC or even a fan but I don't think I would survive a summer without an AC. Heat and the humidity really get to me. Shirley and I both prefer winter.

Have a good day and stay safe.

good Morning everyone.I just see you Ladies again.we are already at 84º @ 8'20 AM.I have been up for a while. I had a good night's sleep with a late start. went to bed late,almost today when i got to bed and asleep. It Is sunny and clear here not a cloud in sight this Morning. Have a great day.

Lloyd

Before we had air conditioners it was OK to leave windows and possibly doors open - even at night. --- Not today! Remember those Transoms above doors, and high ceilings? Hot air rose and hopefully followed those transoms and out.

And I still sleep with my sliding door by the bed opened (if it is cooler outside than in)... But anyone getting near the house has to get over 2 fences & I have bright lights that cover the pool area (whole back of the house). I feel safe.

The wind is bending the trees all directions again today, even sucked off 2 of the half open hibiscus blooms & so many leaves it looks bare. The pool water is down about an inch from yesterday, if it doesn't rain the next 24 hours I'll have to add water to the pool to keep it up enough the skimmer basket can filter the water/leaves.

Got a text from Andy while ago, sitting in the Salida, CO. McDonald's having coffee & bite to eat before heading up the mountain. He spent a few hours sleeping in the Walmart parking lot in Canon City, CO. He likes to get into the cooler air before he stops to rest.

Today is my father's birthday, born in 1898. Bubble, he fit the Papa role, was miserable the 5 years he lived after Mother died. Dad never more a mustache and always wore a hat or cap. By the time I came along he just had a rim of hair left on his head. He was one unique human.

So true, Rammel.  We lived on a hill in the countryside.  The original house was built with windows placed so there was a good cross breeze in each room.  An attic fan for the bedroom area was put in when we remodeled the interior. Not only did we keep the windows up...we also left the bedroom doors open.  I can remember pulling up a blanket because my room got so cool during the night.

Also remember when my Aunt was visiting and I was awakened by my Dad, my Mother and my Aunt all snoring - each in a different rhythm and on a different pitch.  Surprised my giggles didn't wake them!!!

Shirley,  going back to our posts just before Bubble changed the page...    You, Jane and I had mentioned getting together when she was first planning her visit.  Probably too soon to even discuss doing so.  Let's see how this weird summer goes.

Need to get some chicken in the slow cooker so I can make a casserole for "dinner date" with son tonight.

Have a Wonderful Wednesday, Everyfriend.

 

This has been a fun day, had a great visit with SIL, then home to a message would I look after Rex YES! As it was  the rain stopped my fun ,neighbour was home ,he can't cut grass in the rain
Worked about to have a knock on the door and the neighbour from the back line came in. I would dearly love for him and Floyd to get together. They both know hard work, honesty, and can roll with the punches. Both love animals ,especially horses and both grew up on a farm. I think the pair would keep one entertained for a month of Sundays.

Better get more sewing done..

FYI.... Computer had update that wants me to go along with everything Microsoft thinks I need to do & I don't know how to get out of their demands so hope my youngest son will have a second to fix it as he buzzes thru tomorrow to pick up a few things before he heads to CO for the week. I'm on the iPad & limited to what I know how to do on it. My biggest problem is all my passwords are on a WordPad that I can't get to because I never printed it, was always going to put the important info on a separate WordPad to print. "Going to" didn't happen & now I am in big trouble. I sure don't want to dump computer, iPad & phone all into one but not smart enough to get past MS. If you don't hear from me just know I'm stuck in this Microsoft Mess & may be waiting for a week or so before sons can pull me out. Don't know how to enlarge the print or anything on the pad. 

Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden's chief medical adviser, has tested positive for Covid-19 and is receiving treatment.

Nobody is immune!

Good Morning everyone. have a good day so_P_bubble and all that fallow. we are already @ 84º bright sun and clear sunny skye.

Lloyd

Good Morning Everyfriend!  We had a very good day yesterday!  After Cindy finished her office time on her computer, we did some sightseeing!  Interestingly, one of the places we visited was an Amish Cheese Factory!  It was almost like being back home!

I wish you all a great day..better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow!

CALLIE, I sent you an email.  Let me know if you get it.  SHIRLEY, you're next!

Good morning everyone. I think something is wrong with the local weather on this PC this morning. 66° now and the high to be 69. Does not sound right to me, what do you think?
  Heard noise outside and I went to the window to see what it was. Someone else moving out. Don't know who but it set me to thinking how many were here when I moved in. Out of 53 apartments there is 8 or 9 here longer than me and I have been here 8 years now.

SHIRLEY  I use Google as my browser and every thing I can. I do not like Microsoft telling me what and how to do this or that.

BUBBLE  I had not heard about Dr. Fauci having Covid. Not the first time I read about it is from you across the ocean in Israel. He is another of those--do as I say not an I do--people.

LLOYD  we had bright sun but now the sky is gray again.

Have a good day and stay safe.

Quote from: JaneS on June 16, 2022, 08:54:29 AM

CALLIE, I sent you an email.  Let me know if you get it. 

Jane,  sent you one back   Also sent a PM in case you don't get that one.

Nothing new to report from here.

Enjoy your day, Everyfriend

Good morning from another hazy windless Interior. We're still at our low of 55 presently but will head on to 80 later. Nothing is happening here besides a small grocery trip and re-notifying maintenance of an ongoing issue with my lower kitchen bar cabinet.

Good afternoon...

It has been a busy day. Son called last evening to say we are in a weather watch ,possible high winds/tornados. Flattened everything that could take off. Grabbed groceries , just in case power goes out . Now we hope it all peters out and get on with normal weather???

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Got the computer working.... nothing like a "hard shutdown" to show who's boss! Took a while to get back on but no more tangles with Microsoft today. 

Callie & Amy, no e-mails from either. Have had my cell, iPad & all phones following me around in case Andy gets a signal out from the campground. He finally called while ago, had a text from his wife that their son is driving out when he gets off work on Friday so he made a trip to town for groceries,  he will probably show up hungry. He will pick up a tent from Dad's house before heading out. Fun time for all.

Gloria, I've been using Google since it came out & hate to be bullied into using one I don't want.... do not like changes.

Amy, hope no damage for you.... I go into "whatiffermode" with those warnings & ready for the worst.

Jane & Callie, we will see how the days roll around & do what we can, right?  No guarantees on weather or anything. I love to go for drives but usually only places I am familiar with. Hey, much better since cataract surgery & I can read the street signs!  

Termite inspector checked the house out, no sign of any. 100° in the shade & humid.

And that's how my day went. Sweet dreams to all and God Bless.

Good morning

Well, we didn't get the storm it moved to the east.  

We did get a fast and furious storm the night before  though.

Working outside until the heat shoves me back inside.

Need to bake some  butter tarts for a friend  either today or tomorrow,  will see.

Working on tablet so will keep this short.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

good Morning AMY and all else that show up here today. Hope eerone has or had better night than I did. I got a max of one hour sleep and that was in my easey chair. I could not go to sleep and was very restless so I got up so I would not keep Nancy awake. must be the weather she did not sleepwell either.sun I brakeing through here and is already 77º @ 650 AM. do the best you can and stay in and keep the AC on.

Lloyd

Good Morning Everyfriend from Oklahoma!  I'm loving my visit with my girls!  Cathy left yesterday for Houston to have a visit with her daughter and SIL before going home on Tue.  Kind of wish I could have seen them, too.

We've been doing some sightseeing while the girls were here and the while the little kids are on vacation.  Yesterday we went to the aquarium and it was really neat.  We got some good pictures.  U think granddaughter Ali and family are coming home on Saturday!  Then things will start popping around here!!

I wish you all a good day...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow!

PS to Callie...I answered your email.  Did you get it?

My sleep was a little messed up last night as well. Have a liver scan that requires no food OR water for 6-8 hours before and time was changed to after noon so I set the alarm for 4:00am to get up & have a hard boiled egg & piece of toast with time to spare. I planned to go back to bed but got to thinking all I wanted to get done & stayed up. 

I picked a big bowl of the mixed lettuce & spinach to send out to CO with youngest son, he said he'd stop by this afternoon to pick up. Picked a lot, first let it soak covered in water in the sink, didn't see a single bug but I washed each leaf off & put it in a 2 gallon Ziploc bag & is crisping in the frig. Next to turn some hard boiled eggs into deviled for that son to eat on his drive west in the morning. I'm pretending I am joining them, but doubt I do, still debating.

So far things not going well, turned the sprinklers on, yard getting dry from all the wind and pool needs water added, so like to get the sand out of the system before pumping into the pool. OOPS! Sprinklers barely lifting & not sure how to fix it. Can be a problem. Since I got up so early my head is fuzzy so will do whatever chores I can & try not to think about FOOD! The day will be what the day will be. I did a quick check of weather at the campground (Mr.Princeton National Forest) & temps sound wonderfully cool. May head that motorhome west after all, no, not on a week end~~~ Thinking about it is fun, though.......... Wishing all a happy day!

Ah, you checked in, Jane, sounds like you are enjoying your time!

Good morning everyone. Rain in the forecast with thunder thrown in this time. Rain Sunday, too. Not nice for a Father's day.

SHIRLEY  I dislike being told what to do. If Microsoft wants to take over my computer they better buy a new one for me. I was under the idea that since I paid for this one it belongs to me, not them.

AMY  I stay inside when it gets hot and just sitting in the shade is way to hot for me.

LLOYD  like you I did not sleep good last night either, fell asleep after 3am and woke at 7am. I am one who needs at least 7 hours sleep. 

JANE  hope you are sleeping good every night. Glad you are not staying home and glad you are site seeing

Have a good day and stay safe.

For all of us who get angry with our computers, just read yesterday that Microsoft is doing away with their Internet Explorer, and switching it automatically to their "Edge". I had already put Edge on my taskbar quite awhile back, not knowing that IE was going to get its "last rites". The experts say that IE was vulnerable to various viruses (aren't we all) and that it was way past its prime (aren't we all? And that includes my "computer".  Need a new one, but can't afford right now, especially with the inflation going on, food, gasoline, utilities taking giant sized bites out of our pocketbooks (you never see that word much anymore)!