Irish you a happy St. Patrick’s Day!
May luck be your friend in whatever you do; and may trouble be always a stranger to you. ~an Irish blessing
Sincerely, Debra
Irish You a Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
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The Wishing Bench 2023
Revisiting the wishing bench in 2023
Saturday I was not motivated. I had slid back into my funk. It could have been due to me not taking my happy pills the last two days. Needed to get them refilled. Or because my CPAP mask broke. Had to order a new one, took five days to arrive. Whatever the reason, I made myself get out of the house yesterday. Made a list of my to do’s while in Lawrence. It’s more difficult to remember things when I am in this funky mood.
My list included filling Adam’s pillbox, picking up Kevin’s and my prescriptions, picking up grocery order, having lunch with my mom and finally contributing to this week’s blog post. While making my list, the wishing bench popped into mind. It has been more than a couple years since I visited. I wondered if it was still even there. To my surprise, yes!
Below are close up images of this dreamy, happy bench!
If you would like to see the changes over the years, I have included links below to follow my previous visits.
Have you ever seen a bench like this before today, this post? I have not actually sat on the bench to make a wish. My next visit I will plan on making an addition to the set and make my own wish!
Take Care. Best wishes, Debra
Daily Photo Opps
Daily photo opportunities.
I had such an opportunity today. Luckily my subject is stationary. My phone camera was not operating correctly. Panic set in. I went to settings, changed a few and still not working. It dawned on me, my phone updated yesterday to iOS Version 16.1.1. My camera worked just fine before the update. I decided to power off the phone. Waited a few minutes and turned the phone back on. Problem solved. Thank goodness!
It’s easy to get caught up in thoughts. I have been to my local library many times. The building and landscapes have not changed. On one particular visit, as I was walking back to my car, the bike rack caught my attention. I had never ‘seen’ the air pump next to the rack. This is such a neat and convenient thing to have next to the rack. There are daily photo opps, I just need to not get caught up in thoughts and ‘see’ my surroundings!
My husband and I do not live in town, we are in the rural community. I have two favorite local libraries, one in Lawrence and the other in Tonganoxie. During one of my visits to the Tonganoxie library I had a fun photo opportunity. And rather comically it also included a bike rack. A family of four. As we conversed the mother said they were taking one day a week to detox from digital. On this particular day they went on a picnic and a bike ride.
What caught my eye was the white bike that was connected to the black bike. During my visit with the family I did get her (mom’s) permission to take these pictures. If they had been inside the library I would have just taken the picture of the connected black and white bikes. I did not want them to think I was an odd bird!
Take Care. Best wishes, Debra
Visit with the Grand Girls!
Visit with the grand girls!
Hi, I am excited to see the grand girls any time I have the opportunity. This past weekend was such the time. Their parents had a lunch date Saturday and needed me and Kevin to stay with the girls. Come on over was my response!!
The girls arrived in the morning about 10 am. First i had to get my hugs and kisses. Those are a necessity! Next we played Dominoes. The girls are fun to be with. Listening to the them talk. Every time I see them they seemed to have grown so much. It was a short visit. Just enough time to play a few games, eat pizza. Briella went with Kevin to feed the calves while Brynlee and I stayed in the house. The 3.5 hour visit went fast.
Kevin does not like to have his picture taken. When I am able to get a nice shot, I treasure them! In the set of images below, the top middle. The girls are getting ready to go home. Brynlee went to give Kevin a hug and kiss goodbye. I just happened to take the shot. Even though he is not looking at me, you can still see him smiling.
Later Saturday evening my mom called. She said Erika and her family were going to hang out at my folks house Sunday. Mom invited me and Kevin over to join them for lunch. Kevin had made prior plans to help with serving the homeless. Even though Kevin wasn’t there, it was still a special day. My son joined us as well. It’s not that often we all can be together.
As I had mentioned in a past post, I wanted to get a picture of Brie’s handwriting. She had written everyone’s name and assigned the sitting at the lunch table. Her handwriting has improved from the list she made just this past Thanksgiving.
My goal #38 on the 101 in 1001 list is a work in progress.
Best Wishes, Debra
Visit with the grand girls, priceless.
101 in 1001 , 2023-2025
101 in 1001, 2023-2025
Hi, as I have mentioned previously, i do experience low periods. Thinking of things that I can do to avoid these lows, I decided to do the 101 goals in 1001 days challenge.
Having something planned is a huge factor in staying positive and avoid the blues. Creating this list of 101 goals was not an easy task. To see my complete list click here.
To hold myself accountable, I plan to make a monthly post of the goals accomplished for that month. To complete my list in 1001 days, this will require me to complete an average of three goals in a months time.
The weekend I completed the list just happened to be when Kevin was going to volunteer his service to feed the homeless in the Kansas City area. He found this organization on Facebook. He is not a ‘member’ but tells the group if they need anything to let him know. He makes soup frequently to take and serve. A few images from Sunday 2.12.2023.
My job was to take cups of soup to the folks standing in line waiting for their turn to go thru the food line. I used a box that could hold six servings. Once those six were passed out I would get a refill and deliver. Repeating until everyone had been served a cup. They had the choice to get another serving while going thru the food line. Food was served while supplies lasted.
If I have inspired you to create your 101 goals in 1001 days list, please let me know. I would be able to mark off #100 on mine!
Take Care. Best wishes, Debra
Be my Valentine!
Be my Valentine!
Best Wishes, Debra
