Wednesday, April 14, 2021

As I See It

Hopefully next call will be good news

We had a bit of a scare this past weekend. My sister-in-law, Diane, called and said Michael was in the hospital. Michael is her husband and the older of my two brothers.
Anniversary brings back memories

Only one more day until our 42nd anniversary.
Easter is about hope and rebirth

It is almost Easter. I have already bitten the ears off a hollow chocolate bunny. The rest of the rabbit didn’t last long.
Skateboarding dino is good for soul

Sometimes all a person needs is to watch a video of a dinosaur on a skateboard speeding down the middle of a dead end street. It puts everything into perspective.
Holiday coincides with birthday

It’s almost St. Patrick's Day. When I was in grade school St. Patrick's Day meant two things. We would color shamrocks and if someone wasn’t wearing green they would get pinched repeatedly. I don’t remember anything else about it.
Celebration can now be enjoyed

It is a beautiful day outside today.
The worst may soon be behind us

We survived February. There were a few days when I had my doubts that March would ever come.
Something always leads to worry

Our daughter and her family live in Texas. If you have been following the news then I don’t need to say more.
Thankfully, renewal is complete

Thank goodness that is over. I am now in possession of a brand new driver’s license.
Vaccine is easier than one would expect

The people were so efficient that if they had chosen to, and had enough vaccine, they could have vaccinated the entire town in the matter of a few days.
Believe the facts this Groundhog Day

Groundhog day is today.
Boredom for a child can lead to good things

Almost every week since the virus turned our lives upside down I have seen articles about how to keep your child busy. There are descriptions of projects to do, activities to participate in and various other suggestions.
Microwaving popcorn instead of politics

Did you know that today is National Popcorn Day? Apparently the National Popcorn Board cooked it up.
What’s in the past cannot be rehashed

It is almost the middle of January. Time for my mom to ask if my tulips are blooming yet. They are not.
Birthday catalyzes a timely reflection

Our granddaughter, Emma, turned 15 on January 4. I find it hard to believe that she can possibly be that old. 15!

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