Hello One and All,
I went to the most moving and inspirational Memorial Mass yesterday. He was an amazing person and will be greatly missed by us all. He is a good example of a person with a heart of gold and always had a kind word to say.
Life is still wonderful for me. I cannot believe I am the same person I was a year ago, even six months ago. I have so much energy and desire to do so much more now. I am learning to explore more, trusting my instincts and learning so many new and wonderful things. As all this is happening I have made so many new friends who are open and caring and giving. I have been able to stay in touch with many of my old friends too. I have reconnected with a bridesmaid of mine too. We now correspond often, it is like we never were apart and we have so much in common.
The summer weather has been just OK, but I have been enjoying my homemade salsa and Larry's Gazpacho so life cannot be better.
I hope everyone is doing something fun for them selves. All work and no play can become dull and boring. Go out and party hearty with good friends.
We all may have different talents and dreams, but we each have the power to shape our future.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
Sunny Monday
Good Morning!
What a great day it is. I had the most wonderful three days imaginable. Saturday night a group of us went and sat outside the Brockton Fair and I took my first Fireworks Pictures. I learned a lot about how to take firework pictures. I also learned that if you shoot them you don"t get to appreciate them as much, although then you have a picture that will last forever. It is finding that happy medium that works. I did manage to take some that I think are really good.
Saturday it was up early to catch the Harbor Boat out of Quincy to go into Boston. The day could not have been better, well maybe a few big puffy white clouds in the sky, but it was awesome. The boat ride over got us all excited about what we were doing next. In Boston we boarded a Tall Ship and took the best ride in and around the harbor. Let me tell you when it was over I wanted to sign up and do it all over again. I have never seen the harbor so busy and so colorful and filled with people as far as the eye could see. The crew was a blast and very knowledgeable about each Tall Ship in the water. When we were done we walked over to the Custom House, took the elevator all the way to the top and took more pictures. What a view. Then it was a boat ride back to reality.
Sunday morning I worked for a few hours then Larry and I matted mounted and framed some of Larry's pictures for his new office.
Life is good, I seem to say that a lot these days. I truly think that with the work I am doing that it reinforces the need to stop and enjoy life more. It might sound so very repetitive to you all, but in my heart I know life is good. I treat each day as a gift. Larry and I lost two people suddenly last week, again I say life is short.
So I am now on my way out to view the Tall Ships leave Boston over from Castle Island. I will be going to Plymouth to do some volunteer work for PediPathways after that. I will leave with one thought for the day. Do one small thing, one small gesture today, make someone smile, hold open a door unexpectedly, call an old friend, do something for someone else, make a difference in someones life today. It will feel good.
Enjoy!
What a great day it is. I had the most wonderful three days imaginable. Saturday night a group of us went and sat outside the Brockton Fair and I took my first Fireworks Pictures. I learned a lot about how to take firework pictures. I also learned that if you shoot them you don"t get to appreciate them as much, although then you have a picture that will last forever. It is finding that happy medium that works. I did manage to take some that I think are really good.
Saturday it was up early to catch the Harbor Boat out of Quincy to go into Boston. The day could not have been better, well maybe a few big puffy white clouds in the sky, but it was awesome. The boat ride over got us all excited about what we were doing next. In Boston we boarded a Tall Ship and took the best ride in and around the harbor. Let me tell you when it was over I wanted to sign up and do it all over again. I have never seen the harbor so busy and so colorful and filled with people as far as the eye could see. The crew was a blast and very knowledgeable about each Tall Ship in the water. When we were done we walked over to the Custom House, took the elevator all the way to the top and took more pictures. What a view. Then it was a boat ride back to reality.
Sunday morning I worked for a few hours then Larry and I matted mounted and framed some of Larry's pictures for his new office.
Life is good, I seem to say that a lot these days. I truly think that with the work I am doing that it reinforces the need to stop and enjoy life more. It might sound so very repetitive to you all, but in my heart I know life is good. I treat each day as a gift. Larry and I lost two people suddenly last week, again I say life is short.
So I am now on my way out to view the Tall Ships leave Boston over from Castle Island. I will be going to Plymouth to do some volunteer work for PediPathways after that. I will leave with one thought for the day. Do one small thing, one small gesture today, make someone smile, hold open a door unexpectedly, call an old friend, do something for someone else, make a difference in someones life today. It will feel good.
Enjoy!
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Rain Rain Go Away
Hey All,
The Fourth of July was a blast. I was thankful for such wonderful weather. Larry and I took off on a last minute impromptu photo shoots. What fun. We went from Bostons turning of the Constitution with a Fly By over it, to the North End, Yummy! We went to the Adams House that night and saw a play of John and Abigail Adams with Jefferson reading there letters to each other. Memorizing, amazing, wonderful I could go on and on. We walked the grounds, took pictures and enjoyed it with two good friends. Life is good. I have to say we did not get to the Pow Wow. I ran out of steam. We had a Scavenger Hunt a week end ago that was lots of walking and traveling thru the North End up to Fanuiel Hall ending at the top floor of the State Street building, the one with the clock on top. We were up on the top floor walking outside and around it seeing the city from a whole new angle. How amazing. There is nothing quite like viewing the world thru a camera lens. As you can tell I am having a blast, I am lusting for a new bigger and better wide angle zoom lens. This week end we are off on a sail boat cruise to see the Tall Ships. We filled the boat, thirty people, all from camera club. We will all be amongst others like ourselves. I am hoping for really nice weather. We will have a lot of laughs one way or another, I am sure of that.
Ladies who have stayed in touch by email or letters, Thank You, you are very special to me and I know you know it. Those who follow the blog, Thank You too. You can write back to me thru the blog by clicking on the comments box. I read them all.
So Ladies and Gentlemen, enjoy the days as best as one can when it is pouring out. I can take rain all week long as long as the week ends are sunny. OK I will settle for a cloudy day as long as it is not raining.
The door to your dreams will never close as long as you have the hope, the drive, and the determination to make them come true.
The Fourth of July was a blast. I was thankful for such wonderful weather. Larry and I took off on a last minute impromptu photo shoots. What fun. We went from Bostons turning of the Constitution with a Fly By over it, to the North End, Yummy! We went to the Adams House that night and saw a play of John and Abigail Adams with Jefferson reading there letters to each other. Memorizing, amazing, wonderful I could go on and on. We walked the grounds, took pictures and enjoyed it with two good friends. Life is good. I have to say we did not get to the Pow Wow. I ran out of steam. We had a Scavenger Hunt a week end ago that was lots of walking and traveling thru the North End up to Fanuiel Hall ending at the top floor of the State Street building, the one with the clock on top. We were up on the top floor walking outside and around it seeing the city from a whole new angle. How amazing. There is nothing quite like viewing the world thru a camera lens. As you can tell I am having a blast, I am lusting for a new bigger and better wide angle zoom lens. This week end we are off on a sail boat cruise to see the Tall Ships. We filled the boat, thirty people, all from camera club. We will all be amongst others like ourselves. I am hoping for really nice weather. We will have a lot of laughs one way or another, I am sure of that.
Ladies who have stayed in touch by email or letters, Thank You, you are very special to me and I know you know it. Those who follow the blog, Thank You too. You can write back to me thru the blog by clicking on the comments box. I read them all.
So Ladies and Gentlemen, enjoy the days as best as one can when it is pouring out. I can take rain all week long as long as the week ends are sunny. OK I will settle for a cloudy day as long as it is not raining.
The door to your dreams will never close as long as you have the hope, the drive, and the determination to make them come true.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Walking
Good Morning!
What a great day we had yesterday. A group of us went into the North End and Fanueil Hall.
I walked so much and had such a great time. We headed out from 9 am until 6pm. I took more pictures that I have in any other one day shoot. We even got up to the top floor of State Street. They allow people onto the outer walkway on the top floor. What a view of Boston. The weather was prefect, the food we ate along the way was even better. Today I am going to get to the Pow Wow that is at Prowse Farms. I have wanted to get there for the last eight years. I am going today. One more off my Bucket List of things I could never do before. I have had to start a new list because I am managing to do so much these days. What a good thing to have to do, to cross off items on your to do list and add more to it. These are places I have not had the time to get to. I just added taking pictures of Moose to it, another one is to get back to the Bridge of Flowers in Shelburn Falls. Two places I cannot wait to get to and would want perfect weather for is Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. We live in such a picturesque area that having a day that the weather cooperates, I make sure I drop everything and get out to enjoy it.
As usual my life is great. I am having a ball and I am fortunate to be married to my best friend.
What a great day we had yesterday. A group of us went into the North End and Fanueil Hall.
I walked so much and had such a great time. We headed out from 9 am until 6pm. I took more pictures that I have in any other one day shoot. We even got up to the top floor of State Street. They allow people onto the outer walkway on the top floor. What a view of Boston. The weather was prefect, the food we ate along the way was even better. Today I am going to get to the Pow Wow that is at Prowse Farms. I have wanted to get there for the last eight years. I am going today. One more off my Bucket List of things I could never do before. I have had to start a new list because I am managing to do so much these days. What a good thing to have to do, to cross off items on your to do list and add more to it. These are places I have not had the time to get to. I just added taking pictures of Moose to it, another one is to get back to the Bridge of Flowers in Shelburn Falls. Two places I cannot wait to get to and would want perfect weather for is Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. We live in such a picturesque area that having a day that the weather cooperates, I make sure I drop everything and get out to enjoy it.
As usual my life is great. I am having a ball and I am fortunate to be married to my best friend.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Sunshine ?
Will we ever see the sun again and dry out from all this rain?
They claim it will come out today. I hope so. I am off to Plymouth to visit two of my kids and see how they are doing. Then looking forward to taking my camera to the Waterfront, walking around and taking pictures. I will have a slow ride home on the back roads and play my country music loud and sing along with them. I can admit to liking country music. I am OK with that. I like all kinds of music but to be honest with you, but when I am alone in the car that is my choice of music to drive too.
Saturday we are off to the North End for a Photographers Scavenger Hunt, to eat, walk, laugh and have fun. Sunday is Pow Wow Day in the Blue Hills. I have tried for too many years to get there and have set my goals this Sunday for getting myself there. As you can tell I am planning on a fun week end, as usual.
Larry and I have mastered the art making of Crepes. I love them now for Breakfast, Lunch and or Dinner. We now cook up the entire batter mixture and have found they extras freeze well. In a moments notice I can have a dessert crepe. Yummy, my favorite has bananas, nutella and toasted coconut all rolled into a sweet crepe, ready in no time at all. Larry likes his with some good vanilla ice cream on the side. I really love crepes, can you tell.
May you all have a wonderful week end.
They claim it will come out today. I hope so. I am off to Plymouth to visit two of my kids and see how they are doing. Then looking forward to taking my camera to the Waterfront, walking around and taking pictures. I will have a slow ride home on the back roads and play my country music loud and sing along with them. I can admit to liking country music. I am OK with that. I like all kinds of music but to be honest with you, but when I am alone in the car that is my choice of music to drive too.
Saturday we are off to the North End for a Photographers Scavenger Hunt, to eat, walk, laugh and have fun. Sunday is Pow Wow Day in the Blue Hills. I have tried for too many years to get there and have set my goals this Sunday for getting myself there. As you can tell I am planning on a fun week end, as usual.
Larry and I have mastered the art making of Crepes. I love them now for Breakfast, Lunch and or Dinner. We now cook up the entire batter mixture and have found they extras freeze well. In a moments notice I can have a dessert crepe. Yummy, my favorite has bananas, nutella and toasted coconut all rolled into a sweet crepe, ready in no time at all. Larry likes his with some good vanilla ice cream on the side. I really love crepes, can you tell.
May you all have a wonderful week end.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Rainy Monday
Wow,
I had one day off and tried to accomplish a lot and yet do nothing. Not an easy task. I am thankful for the great weather on Saturday. I had so much fun at a large cook out party and managed to get in some sun too. I will end up with a farmers tan the way this is going, you know the kind, the one where from your short sleeves down and your face is browned nicely and the rest of you is pale. I need to work on that a bit.
Fathers Day was yesterday. I am blessed that my kids have such a great guy for their Dad. Larry is my world, he is my anchor, he is my rock, strong and supportive through anything.
It is interesting I have commented about being sad on missing some old friends/customers. I now need to rethink that, it seems they feel I may have slighted them, when I am the one who feels slighted. When I announced closing the shop and have since closed the shop they left me feeling that I had done something wrong, when I feel the opposite. When I could have used a friend, they were gone. So a misunderstanding has kept them at bay. I do not feel as though I left them, I feel as though they all left me. Life moves on and they did, without another word or contact. Oh well. How sad indeed.
I am looking forward to a fun week, my weeks do seem to be that way these days. I was told last week that I was like a butterfly, that I emerged and have spread my wings, that I am on a natural high and can soar and live life to its fullest. I loved that description of me. Thank You for describing me that way.
Wednesday and Saturday are Camera Club events and I cannot wait to learn more. This folks have so much talent and are willing to give of there time and knowledge so patiently. I am excited and eager to learn.
May everyone also find their inner peace.
Happy Fathers Day Dad, I miss you!
I had one day off and tried to accomplish a lot and yet do nothing. Not an easy task. I am thankful for the great weather on Saturday. I had so much fun at a large cook out party and managed to get in some sun too. I will end up with a farmers tan the way this is going, you know the kind, the one where from your short sleeves down and your face is browned nicely and the rest of you is pale. I need to work on that a bit.
Fathers Day was yesterday. I am blessed that my kids have such a great guy for their Dad. Larry is my world, he is my anchor, he is my rock, strong and supportive through anything.
It is interesting I have commented about being sad on missing some old friends/customers. I now need to rethink that, it seems they feel I may have slighted them, when I am the one who feels slighted. When I announced closing the shop and have since closed the shop they left me feeling that I had done something wrong, when I feel the opposite. When I could have used a friend, they were gone. So a misunderstanding has kept them at bay. I do not feel as though I left them, I feel as though they all left me. Life moves on and they did, without another word or contact. Oh well. How sad indeed.
I am looking forward to a fun week, my weeks do seem to be that way these days. I was told last week that I was like a butterfly, that I emerged and have spread my wings, that I am on a natural high and can soar and live life to its fullest. I loved that description of me. Thank You for describing me that way.
Wednesday and Saturday are Camera Club events and I cannot wait to learn more. This folks have so much talent and are willing to give of there time and knowledge so patiently. I am excited and eager to learn.
May everyone also find their inner peace.
Happy Fathers Day Dad, I miss you!
Thursday, June 11, 2009
I Love My Life!
Hello All,
You know that song that has the line in it that says "What a Wonderful World" well that is how I feel. It is so gratifying and heartwarming to be able to help and give of yourself. I love my job and what I am doing. I count my blessings all the time. I had known that taking care and helping when my Dad passed away that I was there when he needed me. That I could helped him. Then when my Brother Jimmy passed, I was heartbroken to have him leave us at such a young age. My Mom's death hit me even harder, it seemed to me that my heart could not break any more. I fell apart. I had some very special people in my life then, my family is the best. Sadly though I must say that some who I thought were close friends are not close any more. They helped me then, but now, somehow through a misunderstanding are no longer in touch. It is with deep sorrow that they feel the way they do, but everyone changes. When my Aunt passed it seemed like a light bulb went off inside me, I knew what I had to do with my life. I had to and needed to follow my heart. The closing of the Quilt Shop was not an easy decision, I needed a major change to happen, to appreciate life more, to not work such long hours, to be able to be with and give to my family before another tragedy struck. I am well, my family is well, it is just that it should not take a tragedy to make any one of us to see and appreciate what is right in front of us. I am grateful for those who helped me through all my hard times, I know we all have them, I am more sorrowful for those who are no longer in touch.
This was not supposed to be a glum writing because you see I am happier than I have been in a long time It may count corny but Larry and I have made it 35 years married now and I would do it all over again in a heartbeat. I am to this day glad he was so patient with me and waited for me to realize he is the one for me. I am blessed with a wonderful smart, intelligent healthy son and daughter, and the love of her life is a great addition to the family. I am closer than ever to my sisters and brothers. Susan, Nancy and Cara and I are closer than ever. I say my prayers and thank God for my blessings all the time. I am being watched over by all those I loved who have passed. Life is truly good.
May you all who are struggling along realize that we all need to take a deep breath, stop and appreciate what we have while we still have it. If your not in a good place, or happy, change it. Do something positive with yourself. Do not look back and ask why, look forward and ask why not?
I have the entire week end off and plan on filling it with fun and laughter with very good friends on both days. I hope you can as well.
You know that song that has the line in it that says "What a Wonderful World" well that is how I feel. It is so gratifying and heartwarming to be able to help and give of yourself. I love my job and what I am doing. I count my blessings all the time. I had known that taking care and helping when my Dad passed away that I was there when he needed me. That I could helped him. Then when my Brother Jimmy passed, I was heartbroken to have him leave us at such a young age. My Mom's death hit me even harder, it seemed to me that my heart could not break any more. I fell apart. I had some very special people in my life then, my family is the best. Sadly though I must say that some who I thought were close friends are not close any more. They helped me then, but now, somehow through a misunderstanding are no longer in touch. It is with deep sorrow that they feel the way they do, but everyone changes. When my Aunt passed it seemed like a light bulb went off inside me, I knew what I had to do with my life. I had to and needed to follow my heart. The closing of the Quilt Shop was not an easy decision, I needed a major change to happen, to appreciate life more, to not work such long hours, to be able to be with and give to my family before another tragedy struck. I am well, my family is well, it is just that it should not take a tragedy to make any one of us to see and appreciate what is right in front of us. I am grateful for those who helped me through all my hard times, I know we all have them, I am more sorrowful for those who are no longer in touch.
This was not supposed to be a glum writing because you see I am happier than I have been in a long time It may count corny but Larry and I have made it 35 years married now and I would do it all over again in a heartbeat. I am to this day glad he was so patient with me and waited for me to realize he is the one for me. I am blessed with a wonderful smart, intelligent healthy son and daughter, and the love of her life is a great addition to the family. I am closer than ever to my sisters and brothers. Susan, Nancy and Cara and I are closer than ever. I say my prayers and thank God for my blessings all the time. I am being watched over by all those I loved who have passed. Life is truly good.
May you all who are struggling along realize that we all need to take a deep breath, stop and appreciate what we have while we still have it. If your not in a good place, or happy, change it. Do something positive with yourself. Do not look back and ask why, look forward and ask why not?
I have the entire week end off and plan on filling it with fun and laughter with very good friends on both days. I hope you can as well.
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