January 21, 2017
Hello everyone, for those who have viewed my blog, I appreciate your continued patronage.
It is finally over, the new President has been elected, and now we will see how united or how divided this country will be.. My only wishes are, to give President Trump the opportunity to make this country great and that he will try to abide by all the promises that he made, even though he will face many oppositions and adversaries, who will not make it easy for him.. .
Now enough of that.. I want to say, the New Year started out great.. No drama, and that's what I like.. Less drama and more peace and quiet, and throw in some laughs and we are all set for the year to begin.
Don't we wish it would always be that way, but of course, life isn't a bowl of cherries and there will always be some drama in our lives, but hopefully we will get through them, and not give into the situations at hand.
My writing group is doing great.. many of them are anxious to get started on their projects and submit their work for publication.. I always wish them the best, for this field is very difficult, but persistence and acceptance of rejections, which is part of this industry will one day pay off. And before long, among all of those rejections, there will be an acceptance and your story or book will be published.
What an accomplishment..
I myself after a long siesta, very long indeed, am getting excited about writing something, even though it might not be a masterpiece, or for that matter a good story etc.. I am beginning.. and that's what is important.. For it will be for me, and not to prove to anyone else what I am capable or not capable of doing or achieving.
So for now, have a Great Beginning to the New Year/
And always stay FOREVER YOUNG
Saturday, January 21, 2017
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Sorry I missed yesterday entry into my blog, but honestly there was nothing worth writing about. So today, I would like to share an article that I recently found with you. The name of this piece is "The Man of Great Importance."
Many years ago some soldiers were engaged in the repair of some fortifications. Directing the operations was a pompous little officer who gave his commands in a very loud voice.
The men were trying to get a beam of timber to the top of a mound, but they were not strong enough. One more pair of arms and the work would have been easy.
Yet, the officer did not offer to help in any way. He simply stood and shouted his commands, mixing these with abuse of the soldiers for their failure in the task.
"Now, you fellows," he shouted, "put your backs into it! Heave ho! Don't stand looking at it---move it!
A gentleman dressed as a civilian, who happened to be walking by, stopped and watched the proceedings, and then asked the officer why he did not help.
"Are you aware who I am, sir?" asked the officer, with indignation and astonishment. "I am a corporal."
"You are not, though are you?" said the other." "I was not aware of that, and I am sure I beg your pardon."
Then the new-comer threw off his coat, and going to the little group, of perspiring men, lent a hand, so that the timber was soon in position. The officer did not even thank the gentleman for his help, but as the civilian put on his coat again he said quietly: "The next time you have a task of this kind in hand, sir, and have not enough men, just send to me, and I will come and help."
"May I ask who you are? inquired the corporal haughtily.
"Yes, sir," replied the gentleman. "You will always find me by addressing a letter or sending a messenger to the headquarters tent. My name is George Washington, and I am commander-in-chief of the army. Good day sir!"
The civilian walked away, and the pompous corporal stood still, too deeply chagrined for speech.
Thank you for allowing me to share this article with you.. and the.. lesson learned, you are never too big or too important to help those in need.
FOREVER YOUNG.
Many years ago some soldiers were engaged in the repair of some fortifications. Directing the operations was a pompous little officer who gave his commands in a very loud voice.
The men were trying to get a beam of timber to the top of a mound, but they were not strong enough. One more pair of arms and the work would have been easy.
Yet, the officer did not offer to help in any way. He simply stood and shouted his commands, mixing these with abuse of the soldiers for their failure in the task.
"Now, you fellows," he shouted, "put your backs into it! Heave ho! Don't stand looking at it---move it!
A gentleman dressed as a civilian, who happened to be walking by, stopped and watched the proceedings, and then asked the officer why he did not help.
"Are you aware who I am, sir?" asked the officer, with indignation and astonishment. "I am a corporal."
"You are not, though are you?" said the other." "I was not aware of that, and I am sure I beg your pardon."
Then the new-comer threw off his coat, and going to the little group, of perspiring men, lent a hand, so that the timber was soon in position. The officer did not even thank the gentleman for his help, but as the civilian put on his coat again he said quietly: "The next time you have a task of this kind in hand, sir, and have not enough men, just send to me, and I will come and help."
"May I ask who you are? inquired the corporal haughtily.
"Yes, sir," replied the gentleman. "You will always find me by addressing a letter or sending a messenger to the headquarters tent. My name is George Washington, and I am commander-in-chief of the army. Good day sir!"
The civilian walked away, and the pompous corporal stood still, too deeply chagrined for speech.
Thank you for allowing me to share this article with you.. and the.. lesson learned, you are never too big or too important to help those in need.
FOREVER YOUNG.
Monday, January 9, 2017
Remember the song Baby it's Cold Outside.. Well it's freezing, and I really don't want to go out today, but hopefully it will warm up by this afternoon, for it's off to the dentist for a teeth cleaning, which I am not looking forward to. Does anyone really like going to the dentist?
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Now for those who might be interested, I will try desperately to make this a productive day. Maybe share with you some excerpts of my story, when it's almost complete, that is.
Still trying to find my niche... but as we all know feelings are difficult to deal with.. We don't want to face them, so we just ignore them, and go about our day as if nothing bothers us.. when in reality it does. And as a writer, you put your feelings in everything you write, whether it be fiction or fact, for there is always some ounce of truth in either genre.
Inside of me our plenty of stories, but I ask myself are they meaningful to me, and is it worth writing about, or will someone actually read, what I've written....
For negative criticism is always difficult to swallow, yet as we all know in life, somewhere and sometime, we have been criticized for one thing or another, and it doesn't sit well, does it? In fact we begin to second guess everything we do and say.. When in fact, we should stand by our beliefs and our work, and only accept the Constructive Critique that is said out of caring, and wanting you to succeed in all you do..
Writers, I believe need self assurance, and really want to please their readers. At least for me, this is true. But a writer also has to fulfill their needs as well.. They need to be true to themselves, and feel pleased with what they have written.
So remember whatever you do in life, or whatever goals you set for yourself, and no matter how young or old you are, stand by your beliefs, and don't be discouraged, for after all no one is perfect, and we don't live in a perfect world.
Just know that everyday you wake up, it's a new beginning, and new adventures.. and who knows, whatever you choose to do in life, just continue to follow your dream, and if you handle constructive critique, and ignore the negative, you will be successful in your own right.
What more can you ask for, then that.
Till tomorrow
FOREVER YOUNG
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Now for those who might be interested, I will try desperately to make this a productive day. Maybe share with you some excerpts of my story, when it's almost complete, that is.
Still trying to find my niche... but as we all know feelings are difficult to deal with.. We don't want to face them, so we just ignore them, and go about our day as if nothing bothers us.. when in reality it does. And as a writer, you put your feelings in everything you write, whether it be fiction or fact, for there is always some ounce of truth in either genre.
Inside of me our plenty of stories, but I ask myself are they meaningful to me, and is it worth writing about, or will someone actually read, what I've written....
For negative criticism is always difficult to swallow, yet as we all know in life, somewhere and sometime, we have been criticized for one thing or another, and it doesn't sit well, does it? In fact we begin to second guess everything we do and say.. When in fact, we should stand by our beliefs and our work, and only accept the Constructive Critique that is said out of caring, and wanting you to succeed in all you do..
Writers, I believe need self assurance, and really want to please their readers. At least for me, this is true. But a writer also has to fulfill their needs as well.. They need to be true to themselves, and feel pleased with what they have written.
So remember whatever you do in life, or whatever goals you set for yourself, and no matter how young or old you are, stand by your beliefs, and don't be discouraged, for after all no one is perfect, and we don't live in a perfect world.
Just know that everyday you wake up, it's a new beginning, and new adventures.. and who knows, whatever you choose to do in life, just continue to follow your dream, and if you handle constructive critique, and ignore the negative, you will be successful in your own right.
What more can you ask for, then that.
Till tomorrow
FOREVER YOUNG
Sunday, January 8, 2017
It's Sunday, a peaceful and quiet day. I'd like to think, that I was very productive, but unfortunately not the way, I wanted to be..
I did begin a new story, at least it was something, but still I should have written more, but couldn't. and stopped.. need to get those creative juices flowing..
It's not easy if you are a writer, regardless if you're a beginner or pro. you understand... it's taking that first page, and putting words on it, that hopefully makes some kind of sense without ripping it apart or deleting everything and starting all over again.. which could take forever...
Still I will not give up, for sooner or later, I will have a finished product...
ALWAYS
FOREVER YOUNG
I did begin a new story, at least it was something, but still I should have written more, but couldn't. and stopped.. need to get those creative juices flowing..
It's not easy if you are a writer, regardless if you're a beginner or pro. you understand... it's taking that first page, and putting words on it, that hopefully makes some kind of sense without ripping it apart or deleting everything and starting all over again.. which could take forever...
Still I will not give up, for sooner or later, I will have a finished product...
ALWAYS
FOREVER YOUNG
Saturday, January 7, 2017
Today the snow is falling...
Today the snow is falling, and I'm stuck in the house, but that's okay.. It's been a productive and peaceful day.
I will begin my writing journey soon. It will start off slowly, but I will take one sentence, one page at a time.... don't know what I will write about, but I've plenty of projects to review, but never finished, so that will be my beginning, in fact it just might lead me onto another project. Oh the mystery of it all. lol...
I'm also not looking for stardom, or for that matter making lots of money .. I am on a journey of rediscovering myself.. to write from the inside out, and not from the outside in.. I want true heart in what I say, whether it be fiction or fact.. for with every fiction there are certain amounts of truth hidden in the words that are written ..... after all most books are based on someone or something..
So until tomorrow... stay warm, stay cool, stay calm, and stay true but don't stay blue... positive thinking, brings positive results...
FOREVER YOUNG
I will begin my writing journey soon. It will start off slowly, but I will take one sentence, one page at a time.... don't know what I will write about, but I've plenty of projects to review, but never finished, so that will be my beginning, in fact it just might lead me onto another project. Oh the mystery of it all. lol...
I'm also not looking for stardom, or for that matter making lots of money .. I am on a journey of rediscovering myself.. to write from the inside out, and not from the outside in.. I want true heart in what I say, whether it be fiction or fact.. for with every fiction there are certain amounts of truth hidden in the words that are written ..... after all most books are based on someone or something..
So until tomorrow... stay warm, stay cool, stay calm, and stay true but don't stay blue... positive thinking, brings positive results...
FOREVER YOUNG
Friday, January 6, 2017
Hi Everyone.
Well it's been a long time since I've written on my blog. A lot has happened over the last four years. My mother passed away, as well as my aunt, uncle, two brother in laws and two close friends.
I know everyone faces this time in their lives, but when it comes full force, it's like you are numb from the inside out, and just going through the motions of existing.
Now I feel my feet are finally on the ground. A lot to be happy about.. My daughter's wedding, a grandson who is just the light of my life, wish I could see him more often, but lives too far away, and my sons who are successful in their own right.
I have so much to be thankful for..
I also re-started my Writing Group, which was dormant during my dark times, but now I have members that I hopefully will help guide them on their way to publishing their stories, or just writing for the pure pleasure of writing.. they are also helping me get back into my writing mode, which also has been non- existent all this time.
Of course when you are older, it's more difficult to get that blood flowing, to jumpstart your body and mind to be creative, but now I'm hopefully on my way...
Everyone if you are out there, have a great and blessed day... may the New Year bring you much health, and prosperity.. let's make this year a good one.
FOREVER YOUNG..
Well it's been a long time since I've written on my blog. A lot has happened over the last four years. My mother passed away, as well as my aunt, uncle, two brother in laws and two close friends.
I know everyone faces this time in their lives, but when it comes full force, it's like you are numb from the inside out, and just going through the motions of existing.
Now I feel my feet are finally on the ground. A lot to be happy about.. My daughter's wedding, a grandson who is just the light of my life, wish I could see him more often, but lives too far away, and my sons who are successful in their own right.
I have so much to be thankful for..
I also re-started my Writing Group, which was dormant during my dark times, but now I have members that I hopefully will help guide them on their way to publishing their stories, or just writing for the pure pleasure of writing.. they are also helping me get back into my writing mode, which also has been non- existent all this time.
Of course when you are older, it's more difficult to get that blood flowing, to jumpstart your body and mind to be creative, but now I'm hopefully on my way...
Everyone if you are out there, have a great and blessed day... may the New Year bring you much health, and prosperity.. let's make this year a good one.
FOREVER YOUNG..
Sunday, July 27, 2014
FOREVER YOUNG- It's been a long time
Well it's July 27, 2014 and I must say it's been a long time since I've written on my blog. Don't know if anyone has miss me or not, but that's okay. I know there are a few that still check in and that really means something to me.
So here is an update...
I am working on some lyrics right now, which is rhyme poetry, and still have hopes of submitting my script to my very last contest, but it has to be legitimate and worth my investment, but it will be my last I can assure you of that..
Another thing I've started to do is collect items. I see my collection growing by the day, and who knows maybe they'll all be worth something when I'm in my eighties..lol. which is not close, but I can somehow see the numbers coming faster and faster as each day passes.. How do you like that it rhyme?
But I still have plenty of youth left inside of me, and I plan on using it up to he best of my ability, at least one can only hope..lol..
Okay enough about me, hope everyone is having a great summer and make sure it's safe, because there are some real maniacs out there on the road, and honestly I believe they think you're invisible, and you and I both know we're not.
So stay cool and be good and have a great summer, because it's surely flying by and before you know it Fall will be here, and then the Holidays.... $$$$ which who can afford these days..... But we still keep plugging away.
FOREVER YOUNG
So here is an update...
I am working on some lyrics right now, which is rhyme poetry, and still have hopes of submitting my script to my very last contest, but it has to be legitimate and worth my investment, but it will be my last I can assure you of that..
Another thing I've started to do is collect items. I see my collection growing by the day, and who knows maybe they'll all be worth something when I'm in my eighties..lol. which is not close, but I can somehow see the numbers coming faster and faster as each day passes.. How do you like that it rhyme?
But I still have plenty of youth left inside of me, and I plan on using it up to he best of my ability, at least one can only hope..lol..
Okay enough about me, hope everyone is having a great summer and make sure it's safe, because there are some real maniacs out there on the road, and honestly I believe they think you're invisible, and you and I both know we're not.
So stay cool and be good and have a great summer, because it's surely flying by and before you know it Fall will be here, and then the Holidays.... $$$$ which who can afford these days..... But we still keep plugging away.
FOREVER YOUNG
Friday, April 18, 2014
FOREVER YOUNG-my family of animals
Hi Everyone
Want to wish you a Happy Easter and thought I would share some pictures of my dog family with you.
There isn't much to tell. It's been a long year so far, but hopefully things will begin to look up and I'll be able to share with you the lighter side of life, and this begins with added pictures of my family of animals which include two birds Lola and Snowy.
Hope you like, them and if you do, please share your comments... Would very much like you to become a follower of my blog.
First picture are my two birds. Second picture is our new addition Toby, 7mths old. Third picture is Clyde and the third are all of my dogs, Ralph, who we nicknamed Lumplard, Clyde and Toby.
So for now, stay and be FOREVER YOUNG.
Want to wish you a Happy Easter and thought I would share some pictures of my dog family with you.
There isn't much to tell. It's been a long year so far, but hopefully things will begin to look up and I'll be able to share with you the lighter side of life, and this begins with added pictures of my family of animals which include two birds Lola and Snowy.
Hope you like, them and if you do, please share your comments... Would very much like you to become a follower of my blog.
First picture are my two birds. Second picture is our new addition Toby, 7mths old. Third picture is Clyde and the third are all of my dogs, Ralph, who we nicknamed Lumplard, Clyde and Toby.
So for now, stay and be FOREVER YOUNG.
Friday, March 14, 2014
FOREVER YOUNG- my dog Clyde and the unknown squirrel
Hi everyone.
Again it's been a delay. I've lost so many loved ones these last few months, that's it been difficult to write anything on my blog. I didn't want to make everyone else sad. God knows we all have had our share of situations.
But maybe this will help to bring a smile to your face.
These are pictures of my dog Clyde looking through the front door window at a squirrel that just sits. there. They are both staring each other down, not one of them are moving. What a beautiful site.
I just had to get my camera and snap a few pictures. Hope you like them.
Again it's been a delay. I've lost so many loved ones these last few months, that's it been difficult to write anything on my blog. I didn't want to make everyone else sad. God knows we all have had our share of situations.
But maybe this will help to bring a smile to your face.
These are pictures of my dog Clyde looking through the front door window at a squirrel that just sits. there. They are both staring each other down, not one of them are moving. What a beautiful site.
I just had to get my camera and snap a few pictures. Hope you like them.
Friday, February 14, 2014
Thursday, February 13, 2014
FOREVER YOUNG-my family of dogs..
Yes I know, it's been a few days, or is it weeks, cannot keep track anymore, but here I am, once again.
Nothing exciting going on except the fact, as I mentioned before, that our new addition to our family, which of course is my dog toy poodle Toby is keeping me young....which isn't too bad, since I'm getting old.... or maybe he's reminding me I'm getting old, and I just want to be young..
But he fits right in with my other two, actually almost too perfect, because he is actually imitating everything our dog Ralph does. He even sits like him, goes out and rolls in the snow like him, and he also has an appetite just like him, and if you could see Ralph, you would know what I mean. And if I can ever figure out how to post a picture on my blog, you'll understand what I'm talking about.
And of course I cannot leave Clyde out, unfortunately Toby has imitated his barking, which frankly, I don't need. And when Ralph chimes in, I have my own personalized Glee Club.. But Clyde is getting better with him, actually running around the house chasing and playing with him, but I think he's beginning to feel his age, and he's not that old, but Toby can certainly outrun him, and all I hear is Clyde crying or whining, because he can't keep up with him, that's for sure.
And can't forget about the treats... he begs, yes begs, like Ralph and Clyde combined. And when we have food, he whines, telling us to give him some, this I don't need...bad habit, and that I will certainly blame on my husband....... he knows what I'm talking about......after all he's the one who started it.... men... and they always blame everything on the woman, go figure...
I also realize in my last blog, I mentioned my dogs, but there are some days you just can't stop talking about them, because they make me laugh, and make me crazy, and make each day different....and this is one of those days, with the snow on the ground, and rain in the air, and more impending snow on the way.... what's a person to do, except look into those six beady eyes, looking up at you with unconditional love, knowing they are safe and secured, because they know, animals cannot take care of themselves, without the care and affection of a human touch....
So for me, my family of dogs, will always keep me FOREVER YOUNG.
Nothing exciting going on except the fact, as I mentioned before, that our new addition to our family, which of course is my dog toy poodle Toby is keeping me young....which isn't too bad, since I'm getting old.... or maybe he's reminding me I'm getting old, and I just want to be young..
But he fits right in with my other two, actually almost too perfect, because he is actually imitating everything our dog Ralph does. He even sits like him, goes out and rolls in the snow like him, and he also has an appetite just like him, and if you could see Ralph, you would know what I mean. And if I can ever figure out how to post a picture on my blog, you'll understand what I'm talking about.
And of course I cannot leave Clyde out, unfortunately Toby has imitated his barking, which frankly, I don't need. And when Ralph chimes in, I have my own personalized Glee Club.. But Clyde is getting better with him, actually running around the house chasing and playing with him, but I think he's beginning to feel his age, and he's not that old, but Toby can certainly outrun him, and all I hear is Clyde crying or whining, because he can't keep up with him, that's for sure.
And can't forget about the treats... he begs, yes begs, like Ralph and Clyde combined. And when we have food, he whines, telling us to give him some, this I don't need...bad habit, and that I will certainly blame on my husband....... he knows what I'm talking about......after all he's the one who started it.... men... and they always blame everything on the woman, go figure...
I also realize in my last blog, I mentioned my dogs, but there are some days you just can't stop talking about them, because they make me laugh, and make me crazy, and make each day different....and this is one of those days, with the snow on the ground, and rain in the air, and more impending snow on the way.... what's a person to do, except look into those six beady eyes, looking up at you with unconditional love, knowing they are safe and secured, because they know, animals cannot take care of themselves, without the care and affection of a human touch....
So for me, my family of dogs, will always keep me FOREVER YOUNG.
Monday, February 3, 2014
FOREVER YOUNG-day after the Super Bowl
Today is Monday, a day after the Super Bowl, and most dread because it's after the weekend, and one never knows what condition you'll be in. So for those who partied too much during and after the big game, I suggest you take a couple of Alka Seltzers, that will surely take away your upset stomach. And for those who didn't watch the Super Bowl, and instead tuned into all your favorite shows, or movies, well, it's time now to concentrate on that ugly computer you'll have to face at work, staring at you waiting for you to make your first entry of the day.
I also hope you enjoyed all the great ads, because from what I saw, the Super Bowl certainly didn't live up to a great game, that it should have been..
And unfortunately the weather here isn't that great, because right now I'm looking at rain, rain and more rain... and who knows, they say snow will soon follow, I really hope not. I've had my share of the winter cold and snow to last until next year, but it seems Mr. Groundhog has sentenced us to six more weeks of this wintry mess... Can we really handle that. I know I can't.... Spring, please, please come forward....
Now it's time to go, have a great day, no matter how you feel, because there is a Sunshine somewhere, if it's not in the weather, it surely is in your heart.
FOREVER YOUNG
I also hope you enjoyed all the great ads, because from what I saw, the Super Bowl certainly didn't live up to a great game, that it should have been..
And unfortunately the weather here isn't that great, because right now I'm looking at rain, rain and more rain... and who knows, they say snow will soon follow, I really hope not. I've had my share of the winter cold and snow to last until next year, but it seems Mr. Groundhog has sentenced us to six more weeks of this wintry mess... Can we really handle that. I know I can't.... Spring, please, please come forward....
Now it's time to go, have a great day, no matter how you feel, because there is a Sunshine somewhere, if it's not in the weather, it surely is in your heart.
FOREVER YOUNG
Sunday, February 2, 2014
FOREVER YOUNG- Super Bowl Sunday...
Today as you know is Super Bowl Sunday, when the Sea Hawks and Denver Bronco's fight for the the championship for their State...
Hope everyone has their chips and dip, and of course their wine and beer, and naturally their main food, hoagies, pizza, buffalo wings, ready..while watching every kick, throw and of course the mighty Touchdowns...
So I guess, while my husband and son watch the game, I will try to find a good movie,maybe some mystery thriller, or psychological thriller, or a comedy, could use some laughter.... because my team the Philadelphia Eagles didn't make it...
Bronco and Sea Hawk fans may the best team win, but in my eyes both teams are winners, because they made it into the Super Bowl..
FOREVER YOUNG.
Hope everyone has their chips and dip, and of course their wine and beer, and naturally their main food, hoagies, pizza, buffalo wings, ready..while watching every kick, throw and of course the mighty Touchdowns...
So I guess, while my husband and son watch the game, I will try to find a good movie,maybe some mystery thriller, or psychological thriller, or a comedy, could use some laughter.... because my team the Philadelphia Eagles didn't make it...
Bronco and Sea Hawk fans may the best team win, but in my eyes both teams are winners, because they made it into the Super Bowl..
FOREVER YOUNG.
Thursday, January 30, 2014
FOREVER YOUNG, my dogs will always make me feel.
As you know, I've been trying to write in my blog, and everyday, I say to myself, I have to write something, but time just slips away, and before I know it, it's already tomorrow.
I wanted to let everyone know, that I have a new addition to my family. His name is Toby, but sometimes, I like to call him Mr. T, for Trouble, because he certainly likes to test me. You see he is a little toy poodle, red in color, and weights just about 3lbs, and probably the way he eats, will hit six... but he won't get big..... and he likes to chew on everything. He puts things in his mouth, and I have to quickly take it out before he chokes..... not used to that...anymore.. He also pees everywhere he can, but for some reason he'll poop on the paper, go figure that one. I know, I know this sounds gross but it is funny, and it's too cold to take him outside yet, but he's getting better each day, and for that I 'm thankful...
He was my Christmas gift, and something I never expected. When my daughter came to visit three weeks before Christmas, she was carrying something in her arms, and I immediately thought she got a new puppy, but instead she said Merry Christmas, mom, he belongs to you. My children and husband thought I should have my own dog, and they all chipped in to give me one.. and since I already have two dogs, whom I love dearly, Ralph and Clyde, but stick to my husband like glue, I will surely make Toby my own... well, I can at least try my best... although he has already taken to everyone in the family, and really all my dogs are family dogs...
But nothing like a little puppy to bring laughter in the house. And he makes my other two get up off their lazy butts, and join in the fun. He makes them run after him, he tries to bite them, and he reaches into their bowls, to steal their food.
My dog Ralph taught him to sit with one leg resting on his butt, and Clyde taught him to bark at nothing. Try listening to three dogs bark in unison.....music to my ears.
Well I'm going to leave it at that, and I know there will be many more stories to share...
So let me end this by saying, Ralph, Clyde and Toby will always make me feel, FOREVER YOUNG.
I wanted to let everyone know, that I have a new addition to my family. His name is Toby, but sometimes, I like to call him Mr. T, for Trouble, because he certainly likes to test me. You see he is a little toy poodle, red in color, and weights just about 3lbs, and probably the way he eats, will hit six... but he won't get big..... and he likes to chew on everything. He puts things in his mouth, and I have to quickly take it out before he chokes..... not used to that...anymore.. He also pees everywhere he can, but for some reason he'll poop on the paper, go figure that one. I know, I know this sounds gross but it is funny, and it's too cold to take him outside yet, but he's getting better each day, and for that I 'm thankful...
He was my Christmas gift, and something I never expected. When my daughter came to visit three weeks before Christmas, she was carrying something in her arms, and I immediately thought she got a new puppy, but instead she said Merry Christmas, mom, he belongs to you. My children and husband thought I should have my own dog, and they all chipped in to give me one.. and since I already have two dogs, whom I love dearly, Ralph and Clyde, but stick to my husband like glue, I will surely make Toby my own... well, I can at least try my best... although he has already taken to everyone in the family, and really all my dogs are family dogs...
But nothing like a little puppy to bring laughter in the house. And he makes my other two get up off their lazy butts, and join in the fun. He makes them run after him, he tries to bite them, and he reaches into their bowls, to steal their food.
My dog Ralph taught him to sit with one leg resting on his butt, and Clyde taught him to bark at nothing. Try listening to three dogs bark in unison.....music to my ears.
Well I'm going to leave it at that, and I know there will be many more stories to share...
So let me end this by saying, Ralph, Clyde and Toby will always make me feel, FOREVER YOUNG.
Friday, January 24, 2014
FOREVER YOUNG-embracing age
Yes I know, I promised, I would be writing more on my blog, but you see it's been a very unpredictable year so far.
I guess my mind is getting weary, well I know my body is. lol.. but life goes on, and you can't go back in time, as much as I may want to. So the realization is, I'm getting older, and instead of fearing my golden years, I am trying hard to embrace it.
But one thing I'm thankful for, I have a young mind, what I mean, I am with the times, and not some old person who cannot relate to the young... and yet because of my years can offer some sound advice, whether it's taken or not, at least I know I gave it my best shot. still I can't help wonder if my efforts are sometimes fruitless.. ..
So here is at least something for you to read, and hopefully it won't be too long before I visit my bog once again......
And I will always remember to be, FOREVER YOUNG.
At least I'll give it my best shot...
Saturday, December 7, 2013
FOREVER YOUNG - it's great to be back
Hi everyone
It's been sometime since I've posted on my blog, and it's great to be back.
I've been through a rough couple of years, and now I want to share with you some more bits and pieces of my life with you.
I'm still working on my script, and it should definitely be finished by the end of this month, and all set to go.
And my new hobby is e-bay.
Now it's time to start decorating the house and make it look festive. You're never too old to feel young, even though the latter is becoming more of a reality everyday. But then who wants to admit they are getting up there in years, not I, that's for sure. lol.
And now that the Christmas season is upon us, the shopping and baking begins. But I'm happy to say, my shopping is just about finished, but baking well that's another story. I will just have to wait and see if my baking turns out good or bad, because like anything else, one should bake from the heart.
So now that I've shared something of my life with you, have a great day and remember to stay FOREVER YOUNG.
It's been sometime since I've posted on my blog, and it's great to be back.
I've been through a rough couple of years, and now I want to share with you some more bits and pieces of my life with you.
I'm still working on my script, and it should definitely be finished by the end of this month, and all set to go.
And my new hobby is e-bay.
Now it's time to start decorating the house and make it look festive. You're never too old to feel young, even though the latter is becoming more of a reality everyday. But then who wants to admit they are getting up there in years, not I, that's for sure. lol.
And now that the Christmas season is upon us, the shopping and baking begins. But I'm happy to say, my shopping is just about finished, but baking well that's another story. I will just have to wait and see if my baking turns out good or bad, because like anything else, one should bake from the heart.
So now that I've shared something of my life with you, have a great day and remember to stay FOREVER YOUNG.
Sunday, August 25, 2013
FOREVERY YOUNG- it's Sunday morning
It's Sunday morning to be precise it's 9:37 am. I am thinking about what I should do today. There are so many avenues I can take, but there is always one that sticks in my mind, and that is to work on my script that I've been writing for two years.
The reason being, it was written with the idea of becoming a TV series, and it did win in a major script competition in the TV category, not the whole series, I just wrote a pilot one. But I figured if someone liked it, they would option to buy it, then write and produce it. One can dream, right..
I also have a partner that is 86 years old, and he came up with the idea, and of course I embellished on that and came up with the storyline, and wrote the script. But now I 'm revising it to be a full script for film, rather then for TV, which takes me more time then most, because of this nagging injury I still have, and unfortunately will never go away, so I've coped.. what else can one do..
And off to review, which I've already had one critique, with some very good advice and suggestions..
And since it's a beautiful day here, I will try to sit outside for a little while, and just breathe in all the beauty around me, and hope wherever you live, the sun is shining as well.
Therefore, this beautiful sunny day, will always be FOREVER YOUNG.
The reason being, it was written with the idea of becoming a TV series, and it did win in a major script competition in the TV category, not the whole series, I just wrote a pilot one. But I figured if someone liked it, they would option to buy it, then write and produce it. One can dream, right..
I also have a partner that is 86 years old, and he came up with the idea, and of course I embellished on that and came up with the storyline, and wrote the script. But now I 'm revising it to be a full script for film, rather then for TV, which takes me more time then most, because of this nagging injury I still have, and unfortunately will never go away, so I've coped.. what else can one do..
And off to review, which I've already had one critique, with some very good advice and suggestions..
And since it's a beautiful day here, I will try to sit outside for a little while, and just breathe in all the beauty around me, and hope wherever you live, the sun is shining as well.
Therefore, this beautiful sunny day, will always be FOREVER YOUNG.
Friday, August 23, 2013
SAYING GOODBYE TO LOVED ONES
Well hope everyone is doing good. It's been a while I know, but this summer has definitely been a trying one, because I had to say goodbye to some loved ones.
Just lost my brother-in-law, only 56 years old. Too young to die. My husband is taking it pretty hard, since he is the oldest of nine, and took care of his younger siblings. And I'll always remember him as a young boy in my wedding, with his long blond hair, and how he loved to eat.
And before we received this shocking news, I had lost my uncle, my mother's brother a few weeks before, he was 92 ...And when I was a young teen, he would visit our house on Saturdays, and bring vegetables and fruit from the market to my mother.. he just liked to get dressed up everyday.
And if you remember my last entry, I lost my mom last year, but I just buried her ashes a month ago at the cemetery, reliving it all over again, but now I can visit her often, and can talk to her anytime and no pun intended, she can't holler at me, or we can't disagree, but we also can't laugh together either, yet for some reason when I had her ashes with me, it was difficult to look at, because I just didn't want to believe she was really gone... But I fulfilled her final wish, and now I have closure. She also lived a long life, 88 1/2 years old.
Well that's about it, and hopefully the next time I make an entry on my blog, I will have some great and funny stories to share with you.
Thank you for understanding why I had to write this, for my heart can only take so much pain, and this is my way of letting go.
FOREVER YOUNG
Just lost my brother-in-law, only 56 years old. Too young to die. My husband is taking it pretty hard, since he is the oldest of nine, and took care of his younger siblings. And I'll always remember him as a young boy in my wedding, with his long blond hair, and how he loved to eat.
And before we received this shocking news, I had lost my uncle, my mother's brother a few weeks before, he was 92 ...And when I was a young teen, he would visit our house on Saturdays, and bring vegetables and fruit from the market to my mother.. he just liked to get dressed up everyday.
And if you remember my last entry, I lost my mom last year, but I just buried her ashes a month ago at the cemetery, reliving it all over again, but now I can visit her often, and can talk to her anytime and no pun intended, she can't holler at me, or we can't disagree, but we also can't laugh together either, yet for some reason when I had her ashes with me, it was difficult to look at, because I just didn't want to believe she was really gone... But I fulfilled her final wish, and now I have closure. She also lived a long life, 88 1/2 years old.
Well that's about it, and hopefully the next time I make an entry on my blog, I will have some great and funny stories to share with you.
Thank you for understanding why I had to write this, for my heart can only take so much pain, and this is my way of letting go.
FOREVER YOUNG
Sunday, June 23, 2013
FOREVER YOUNG- getting my feet wet once again
Hi everyone
Yes I know it's been a while, but it's been a rough year for me since I lost my mom. It will be one year this coming week, and still I haven't realized she is gone. And with all the preparations and details I had to take care of, the grieving is just beginning, sad to say.
But, I'll always remember she lived to a great age of 88 and 1/2 and would have been 89, so sooner or later, I would have had to face the inevitable. Don't we all.
Life is a precious gift, and I hope to use mine to it's fullest, even though at times I feel it's at a standstill, I believe God has a plan for all of us, and we just have to sit down, take a deep breath and figure out what it is, although the years for me are flying by, and I'm certainly no young chicken, but I'm not ancient either, and your age is only a number, it's how you feel inside that counts, at least that's what I keep telling myself. So there is still hope for me... lol... I truly believe this...
I also remember, when I was twenty-five, I felt like fifty, because I had twins and that certainly took a lot of energy out of me, and then four years later, my daughter, so you see you don't have to be old to feel old, your children will make you feel that way no matter what age you are..lol.. thought you would like that analogy.
Okay, to continue, nothing big is happening right now, just trying to get my feet wet once again, trying to work myself into a daily writing routine, but my injury doesn't allow me to stay at my computer for a very long time, in fact, only for a short time, but what I can write in that time will hopefully be something good....
My injury has become a part of me, and I've come to realize after all these years that I do have limitations, even though I don't like it, and don't like telling people, and the fact that you can't see my injury( and I look good, well hopefully good on the outside), because it involves my back, neck, tissues, muscles, lack of mobility and numbness of the fingers, which is why it takes me so long to type, and then I make mistakes, which is frustrating, but you know what, I don't feel sorry for myself, I just keep plugging away, and I keep most of my pain to myself, because people just don't understand what I feel... and it's also difficult to explain
So given that, and not trying to make you depressed by reading my blog, I just had to get this off my chest, more or less, so I can begin writing my blog with a clean slate, to continue writing.. making my characters come alive, living through them and wanting to know everything there is to know about them, and to share my blog and my experiences with my loyal readers..... hope you're still out there.
take care, and please stay FOREVER YOUNG
Yes I know it's been a while, but it's been a rough year for me since I lost my mom. It will be one year this coming week, and still I haven't realized she is gone. And with all the preparations and details I had to take care of, the grieving is just beginning, sad to say.
But, I'll always remember she lived to a great age of 88 and 1/2 and would have been 89, so sooner or later, I would have had to face the inevitable. Don't we all.
Life is a precious gift, and I hope to use mine to it's fullest, even though at times I feel it's at a standstill, I believe God has a plan for all of us, and we just have to sit down, take a deep breath and figure out what it is, although the years for me are flying by, and I'm certainly no young chicken, but I'm not ancient either, and your age is only a number, it's how you feel inside that counts, at least that's what I keep telling myself. So there is still hope for me... lol... I truly believe this...
I also remember, when I was twenty-five, I felt like fifty, because I had twins and that certainly took a lot of energy out of me, and then four years later, my daughter, so you see you don't have to be old to feel old, your children will make you feel that way no matter what age you are..lol.. thought you would like that analogy.
Okay, to continue, nothing big is happening right now, just trying to get my feet wet once again, trying to work myself into a daily writing routine, but my injury doesn't allow me to stay at my computer for a very long time, in fact, only for a short time, but what I can write in that time will hopefully be something good....
My injury has become a part of me, and I've come to realize after all these years that I do have limitations, even though I don't like it, and don't like telling people, and the fact that you can't see my injury( and I look good, well hopefully good on the outside), because it involves my back, neck, tissues, muscles, lack of mobility and numbness of the fingers, which is why it takes me so long to type, and then I make mistakes, which is frustrating, but you know what, I don't feel sorry for myself, I just keep plugging away, and I keep most of my pain to myself, because people just don't understand what I feel... and it's also difficult to explain
So given that, and not trying to make you depressed by reading my blog, I just had to get this off my chest, more or less, so I can begin writing my blog with a clean slate, to continue writing.. making my characters come alive, living through them and wanting to know everything there is to know about them, and to share my blog and my experiences with my loyal readers..... hope you're still out there.
take care, and please stay FOREVER YOUNG
Friday, April 26, 2013
FOREVER YOUNG-this is the beginning for me
Hi Everyone. looks like a new set-up on my blog, I like it.
Catch up time.... well I've been busy with so many things.
I ended my writing group after seven years. The teens were all graduating this year, and the adults just have a very busy life schedule, that many either couldn't make the meetings or when they came , didn't have enough time to write... and that's okay, because in life we are usually presented with situations that are beyond our control, and that's one of the many reasons I had to end both groups...
I will miss them all, and I hope they all continue to follow their creative dreams and become the writer they want to be, and if not, just to enjoy the process of just writing whether it's for themselves or others, or if they want to be published or not.....
So now I have all the time in the world to write, yet I still haven't written something big, but I did start out small and that's by entering writing competitions of 100 words or less for a story, and a poem I'm pretty proud of.... has a sense of humor, I believe..etc.. and I actually sent out my original TV pilot script, and no I haven't heard anything about it, and yes it did win in a competition, still given all that, chances are it will get lost among the thousands of others I'm sure... but that's the name of the game.. wish I knew someone, like a magician, who could just pull it out of the stack of scripts and say here, this is a good idea, let's see what we can do with it....lol...
But at least this is the beginning, AGAIN for me.
And now that I found my blog again, lol.. and my voice whichever you prefer.. I'll try to write each day and hopefully share with you the many pieces of my life.. hopefully it will be humorous, maybe a little drama, well not too much drama.... even I will hesitate to read, for the mere fact I don't want to relive it again... there goes that word AGAIN...
I hope you continue to enjoy reading my blog..... comment if you want to, always welcome, and tell your friends and family to tune in.
And even though my age, might not be your age, I hope you can relate to some of the things I have to say, and if you can't, well just imagine yourself in my place..
so stay always and FOREVER YOUNG
Catch up time.... well I've been busy with so many things.
I ended my writing group after seven years. The teens were all graduating this year, and the adults just have a very busy life schedule, that many either couldn't make the meetings or when they came , didn't have enough time to write... and that's okay, because in life we are usually presented with situations that are beyond our control, and that's one of the many reasons I had to end both groups...
I will miss them all, and I hope they all continue to follow their creative dreams and become the writer they want to be, and if not, just to enjoy the process of just writing whether it's for themselves or others, or if they want to be published or not.....
So now I have all the time in the world to write, yet I still haven't written something big, but I did start out small and that's by entering writing competitions of 100 words or less for a story, and a poem I'm pretty proud of.... has a sense of humor, I believe..etc.. and I actually sent out my original TV pilot script, and no I haven't heard anything about it, and yes it did win in a competition, still given all that, chances are it will get lost among the thousands of others I'm sure... but that's the name of the game.. wish I knew someone, like a magician, who could just pull it out of the stack of scripts and say here, this is a good idea, let's see what we can do with it....lol...
But at least this is the beginning, AGAIN for me.
And now that I found my blog again, lol.. and my voice whichever you prefer.. I'll try to write each day and hopefully share with you the many pieces of my life.. hopefully it will be humorous, maybe a little drama, well not too much drama.... even I will hesitate to read, for the mere fact I don't want to relive it again... there goes that word AGAIN...
I hope you continue to enjoy reading my blog..... comment if you want to, always welcome, and tell your friends and family to tune in.
And even though my age, might not be your age, I hope you can relate to some of the things I have to say, and if you can't, well just imagine yourself in my place..
so stay always and FOREVER YOUNG
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