The holidays were good–no hub-bub here!

We have had temps in the 30′s, which is unusual
for December, in Minnesota.

Time to put the Xmas stuff away–used to wait ’til the Sat. after New Year’s,
but the time is now for me.

The snow is beautiful outside, but the roads have
been slippery.

A new year will be upon us, before you know it–
what are your wishes?!

I love you!!

I love you!!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

Trisha does not have an ulcer.  She might have something else, but
no ulcer showed up on the scope.  The doctor will have results
after a while.  I am so curious, and of course, so is she!  She
has continued to be in quite a bit of pain, and still gets *sick* on
occasion.

I, myself, continue to be pretty good, I am more sedentary,
and need to get back to cardiac rehab, but I’m squeaking by!

It’s been pretty cold here, the temp right now is only at 3F.
Being inside helps!  We have snow–so it will be a white Xmas, as far as I know.
Went out yesterday and picked up some Elephant Bingo gifts (Dollar store),
and got a bag of 24 croissants for 4.99.  Already mailed cards out, and I have
done a little decorating.  Can’t do much, as the living room has been taken over by my daughter’s
messes-some of mine, too.  I used to make Spritz cookies every year, but can’t
afford to this year.  Most of my shopping has been done at the local Dollar Tree.
Money is so very tight. (As we all know!).

Hope you’re enjoying a cup of good coffee, or tea–
warms the body and the mind!

Hope your Thursday goes well, and that you can
accomplish what you need to.  I have the whole day free, wonder
what I’ll do?!!

I love you!!

Currently reading The Appeal, from John Grisham

Trisha goes into her gastroenterologist for a consult today.  They are debating putting a camera scope down into her stomach.  This has to be done to determine if her ulcer (at 16!!) is bleeding.

I have been very slowly decorating for Christmas, as the living area has been in a big mess, no thanks to my daughter.  I have some cards to get out, too.

Not feeling very Christmasy yet, but I know that can change, once the messes are picked up, and I can turn on some Christmas tunes.  Hope I can get into the spirit of the thing!?!

How are you spending your time-besides working?

We have snow on the ground now-a couple inches.
I’d take a picture, but I need a card for my camera,
can’t afford one right now.

My Christmas shopping (most of it) has been at the Dollar Store.
Nice stuff for cheap!

Have a great day!

I love you!!

Had a great birthday!
Feasted at my friend’s
and dined on food, treats, and some indulgent chocolate cake.

Got a Grisham book, which I am eager to read! 
It’s called ‘The Appeal.’

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My daughter is pretty sick.
She has a peptic ulcer, but has not had the endoscopy procedure
scheduled yet.  She has to have a ‘consult’ first. 
Makes me so mad!!!!!!!
She went to the emergency room (for the second time in a week),
and got rehydrated.  They did 2 kinds of ultrasound on her.
She was there all afternoon.
Today, she threw up at school, and went to the nurse’s office.
She is really suffering, and can’t eat or drink.
Just spoke to the nurse, Trisha needs to go back
to the emergency room today.  She is getting dehydrated again.
On my, the poor girl!!

I will write more, when I am able to do so.

I love you!!

Today is my birthday!
Celebrating 56 years, at my friend’s place!

Thank you Rob!

Now is the time to decorate!

Put up the tree
Decorate the mantel
Hang the mistletoe
Put up the stockings
Set out the musical figurines
Make some goodies
Light some candles!

Get with the season
send out some cards
clean out the chimney
it’s not so hard

Make some gingerbread
put out the dog
mull some cider
drink eggnog

Go through the pleasure
of wrapping gifts
Make different pies
in separate shifts

The spirit and the joy
are what’s in store
put a wreath
upon your door!

Wednesday night was superb–we had leg of lamb, spaghetti squash, even caviar.
Thursday at my brother’s was delicious!

We have had some warmer than normal temps, and no snow on the ground, yet.

Our cats are frisky and playful this morning-Milee ‘knocked over’ a fake tree (a fig tree, I think)  we have, but no damage done.

I bought a gift for Trisha yesterday, along with 3 books that were $2.00 each.
I bought a cute pink top, and Christmas cards and some chocolate (of course!)
I love bargains!

Hoping your weekend is fruitful and happy!

I love you!!

November 26, 2008 Creative Cuts Editing Your Life Our lives can be compared to an ongoing movie script over which we have complete creative control. Within us lies the power to examine what works or isn’t working in our lives and make “edits” to our life’s script, accordingly. Choosing to actively edit your life can be incredibly empowering. As you evolve, you have the choice to accept the script you’ve written thus far or edit it so you can create a life that fulfills you. You can cut out from your life’s script what is no longer working for you. Acknowledging that you are responsible for the experience you create gives you the ability to create the life you’ve always longed for. Granted, editing your real life isn’t always as easy as erasing a line of text. If you’ve carried emotional baggage or held on to an unhealthy relationship for a long time, these may be difficult to edit out. But when you do cut out what isn’t working from your life, you’ll feel lighter and more alive. Editing out activities that you find stressful, disassociating yourself from people that drain your energy, and letting go of your emotional baggage are all beneficial cuts you can make. In the empty spaces that are left behind, you can add in anything you like. Just as you have the power to edit out negative situations or beliefs that you no longer wish to have as part of your life, you can now include the kinds of positive experiences, people, and beliefs that you would like to fill your life with. The manifestation of these thoughts and images as realities in your life will inevitably follow. As you make changes to your life, you can also add in the bits where you choose mo! re intimate, healthier relationships, seek out adventure over tedium, and are no longer negatively impacted by old experiences. To begin editing your life, simply think about your positive and negative experiences. When you determine what parts of your life are no longer serving you, make the commitment to remove them – though, it is important to remember that there is no proper timing or way to do this, and patience and compassion for yourself are always important during this process. Then, ask yourself what has brought you profound bliss and consider how you can make those experiences and beliefs part of your life now. With a little editing, you’ll be able to clear out what is no longer serving you and make room in your life for more happiness, love, and wisdom.

Electric Arguments
The Fireman
2008

Paul McCartney, former Beatle and arguably the most world’s most beloved working musician, just refuses to rest. Not only does he release formidable solo albums at a steady clip after all these years, but even finds time for surprising—and surprisingly rewarding—side projects. The Fireman began in 1993 as a collaboration between McCartney and the producer and bassist known as Youth. The pair’s first two albums focused on experimental sound collage and instrumental electronica, styles McCartney helped forge decades back with the Beatles’ “Tomorrow Never Knows.” 2008’s Electric Arguments, however, arrives as an album of a different stripe: a set of 13 terrific new McCartney songs, with vocals, written and recorded with Youth in only 13 days.

What’s most surprising about Electric Arguments, in the end, is its accessibility and immediacy. While the album still features moments of sound collage, it also boasts a track list full of arresting pop songs. “Sing the Changes” is a great sweeping rocker, a stadium anthem build on an easy, beautiful melody. The track has the effortless pop appeal of so much of McCartney’s best work, but he and Youth again keep the number refreshingly unslick—a blazing comet of sound as opposed to a polished gemstone. The Fireman began as an experimental aside, but on its third album the project has become something bigger: an outlet for one of our greatest songwriters. This is McCartney let loose and cutting loose. Safe behind the relative anonymity of the Fireman moniker he’s able to produce his freshest work in years.

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“Two Magpies” “Sun Is Shining” “Nothing Too Much Just Out of Sight”

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In a recent survey carried out for leading toiletries firm ‘Brut’,  people from Detroit and Chicago have proved to be the most likely to have had sex in the shower!

The other 14% said they hadn’t been to prison yet.

Took Trisha to the emergency room on Monday-she might have a bleeding ulcer.
The wait in the area was a total of 3 hours.  She has 3 new medicines to take, then will go in to her nurse practitioner on Monday.  Trisha will have an endoscopy (tube & camera) set up.
I worry about her as she’s under so much stress!

Smile and be thankful for what you DO have!