Greetings Readers: I hope this entry finds all of you doing well. I wrote a blog a while back discussing things that I hated and this entry will discuss things that I love.
There are many things that I love. Number one is spending time with my chidren, grandchildren and great-grands. Of course, family comes first. I do believe the number one thing that I love after my family is reading. I do love to read and spend several hours a day doing so. You may be asking yourself, at this point, how can she spend several hours a day reading? I can, because I really don't have the energy to do much of anything else. I arise fairly early in the morning, get my basic chores done, eat lunch, get a good book, go back to bed and read until suppertime, clean up the kitchen, go back to bed and either read or try to find something decent to watch on TV; usually, this is a fruitless effort, as there is a lot of junk on television. I finally have to resort to watching National Geographic or the Animal Planet; I love animal and nature shows.
I'm now rereading Luanne Rice's books and just ordered nine more from Amazon.com. This will complete my set of Luanne's books. I do love her books. A lot of her books have a beach genre and I love books about the beach. I live only two hours from the Atlantic ocean but really don't get down there too often. I don't like to swim, but love to sit on the sand and watch the waves wash ashore and, hopefully, see the sun set. The sunsets are just beautiful here in the Mid Atlantic region.
Right now, I feel the urge to see the ocean again, so maybe my daughter, grandson and I can take a trip to the North Carolina Aquarium at Nags Head. This is a very nice aquarium that houses lots of interesting fish, reptiles and mammals. It's such a fun place to visit and not too long a trip there and back.
Another thing I love is listening to good music, especially rock and roll! Yes, I'm a fifties girl and still love that style of music. I also love opera, classical, contemporary Christian music and some latin music. There's a lot of music genres out there that I haven't listened to yet but hope to. Just give me something with a great beat and I'm happy.
I love feeling good, but the older I get the slower I seem to be, ability wise. I'm trying to do more exercise and this has made me feel a lot better, plus I'm giving myself a B-12 shot once a month. As we get older, our bodies find it harder to assimilate B-12. Also, I'm going to physical therapy twice a week for pulled neck and shoulder muscles, which have caused me a tremendous amount of pain.
Even though I have had better health, I really could be a lot worse off, so I shouldn't complain so much.
Be blessed all, Nana
Sunday, July 15, 2012
That Time of the Year
Greetings, All:
Well, it's that time of the year, again. It seems that it's coming around sooner and sooner and that means birthdays are getting closer and closer, too.
Everyone anxiously awaits the arrival of Christmas, especially my little great grandchildren. They're so excited about Santa Claus. Isn't it a shame that they think of Santa before they think of that fact that we're celebrating Jesus' birthday?
I was thinking the other day about things we all should be thankful for. Of course, Jesus is the first thing. After Him comes the family, husband, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, etc. Next, comes the arts. My favorite is music. What would the world be like without beautiful music? When I sit here in my living room and listen to some of the music I've downloaded on my computer, I just marvel at the mystery that's music. How in the world did someone create written music? I am a musician so I know how long it takes one to learn to read music, and to understand music theory.
I took piano lessons for seven years when I was growing up and I've thanked my parents many times for the sacrifices they made so that I could learn how to play the piano. I always loved the piano, and when the preacher at my church offered an upright piano to the first person that called, I was thrilled. Of course, I got the piano and started taking lessons. I wouldn't take anything for my ability to play the piano. I think it's the most beautiful instrument, with the violin being a close second. Through the years I taught myself to play by ear as well and this has been a great source of joy and comfort to me as well. I can play almost anything that I hear, with a little practice.
The next thing I'm thankful for is nature. Nature certainly has the ability to soothe and calm and feed ones soul. I marvel at the change of seasons here in the Mid Atlantic region. I don't think I could live in a climate that never changed, like Florida. I love spring, summer, winter and fall. I think fall is my favorite season. I like cooler weather and love to watch the turning of the leaves. And, in the winter, trees have a beauty all their own without their leaves. Then one can really see the shape of the tree and their limbs.
Of course, spring is a favorite of most everyone. It's so nice to experiece warm breezes, watching the grass turn from brown to green, seeing spring flowers starting to bloom, having a longer day when we "step up" to spring, starting the flower and vegetable gardens.
Summertime is probably everyones absolute favorite time of year. Being able to go barefoot in the grass, going swimming, picnics, riding bikes, cooking on the grill, vacations. I could go on and on.
Another thing I'm very thankful for is animals. I love animals and have had quite a few around in my lifetime. We've had many types of dogs, a cat, an African Pygmy Hedgehog, a gerbil, a hermit crab and maybe some more that I can't think of right now. My favorite animal is dogs. They're so wonderful and loyal. We've had hunting dogs, a German Shorthaired Pointer, labrador, feist, rat terrier, beagle, springer spaniel, boykin spaniel and a Yorkshire terrier. Of all the dogs we've had, the Yorkshire terrier was the worst. This dog would wee on anything, anywhere. We finally had to give him away.
Be blessed, Nana
Well, it's that time of the year, again. It seems that it's coming around sooner and sooner and that means birthdays are getting closer and closer, too.
Everyone anxiously awaits the arrival of Christmas, especially my little great grandchildren. They're so excited about Santa Claus. Isn't it a shame that they think of Santa before they think of that fact that we're celebrating Jesus' birthday?
I was thinking the other day about things we all should be thankful for. Of course, Jesus is the first thing. After Him comes the family, husband, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, etc. Next, comes the arts. My favorite is music. What would the world be like without beautiful music? When I sit here in my living room and listen to some of the music I've downloaded on my computer, I just marvel at the mystery that's music. How in the world did someone create written music? I am a musician so I know how long it takes one to learn to read music, and to understand music theory.
I took piano lessons for seven years when I was growing up and I've thanked my parents many times for the sacrifices they made so that I could learn how to play the piano. I always loved the piano, and when the preacher at my church offered an upright piano to the first person that called, I was thrilled. Of course, I got the piano and started taking lessons. I wouldn't take anything for my ability to play the piano. I think it's the most beautiful instrument, with the violin being a close second. Through the years I taught myself to play by ear as well and this has been a great source of joy and comfort to me as well. I can play almost anything that I hear, with a little practice.
The next thing I'm thankful for is nature. Nature certainly has the ability to soothe and calm and feed ones soul. I marvel at the change of seasons here in the Mid Atlantic region. I don't think I could live in a climate that never changed, like Florida. I love spring, summer, winter and fall. I think fall is my favorite season. I like cooler weather and love to watch the turning of the leaves. And, in the winter, trees have a beauty all their own without their leaves. Then one can really see the shape of the tree and their limbs.
Of course, spring is a favorite of most everyone. It's so nice to experiece warm breezes, watching the grass turn from brown to green, seeing spring flowers starting to bloom, having a longer day when we "step up" to spring, starting the flower and vegetable gardens.
Summertime is probably everyones absolute favorite time of year. Being able to go barefoot in the grass, going swimming, picnics, riding bikes, cooking on the grill, vacations. I could go on and on.
Another thing I'm very thankful for is animals. I love animals and have had quite a few around in my lifetime. We've had many types of dogs, a cat, an African Pygmy Hedgehog, a gerbil, a hermit crab and maybe some more that I can't think of right now. My favorite animal is dogs. They're so wonderful and loyal. We've had hunting dogs, a German Shorthaired Pointer, labrador, feist, rat terrier, beagle, springer spaniel, boykin spaniel and a Yorkshire terrier. Of all the dogs we've had, the Yorkshire terrier was the worst. This dog would wee on anything, anywhere. We finally had to give him away.
Be blessed, Nana
Spring's Just Around The Corner
Greetings All: It's been a while since I"ve posted but am ready to get back into the groove of things.
There's been a lot going on here in the Mid-Atlantic region. Of course, hurricane Irene slammed into us in August; that was really a trip. We didn't receive any damage, other than a tree in the swimming pool, limbs and pine cones everywhere, but other neighbors certainly did. The clean up took a while and some folks are still dealing with insurance companies that try to weasel out of their responsibilities. There's just no accounting for the greed and dishonesty in this country.
Now, it's time to start thinking of approaching spring and all it entails. I love spring; new grass coming up, trees budding out, hyacinths, forsythia, dogwood, azalea, daffodills, all blooming, and presenting our eyes with their wonderful beauty and fragrance.
Of course, we've had some spring-like days all through the fall and into the winter season here in the Mid-Atlantic region; we always do. There's always a few days in February when one can don ones' bathing suit and sun bathe. I don't do that anymore, I quit sunbathing at thirty-five years of age. I'm so glad I did, too, because peopel are alway telling me what pretty skin I have, and I'm seventy-one years old. Of course, they can't see the skin that's either sagging, bagging or dragging. I guess that part of ageing is inevitable. That doesn't make it any easier to deal with, though. I really think that growing older is one of the hardest things that I've had to deal with in my lifetime. I have always been a vain person, caring what I look like and what I wear, and I always will be; it's just my nature.
Be blessed, Nana
There's been a lot going on here in the Mid-Atlantic region. Of course, hurricane Irene slammed into us in August; that was really a trip. We didn't receive any damage, other than a tree in the swimming pool, limbs and pine cones everywhere, but other neighbors certainly did. The clean up took a while and some folks are still dealing with insurance companies that try to weasel out of their responsibilities. There's just no accounting for the greed and dishonesty in this country.
Now, it's time to start thinking of approaching spring and all it entails. I love spring; new grass coming up, trees budding out, hyacinths, forsythia, dogwood, azalea, daffodills, all blooming, and presenting our eyes with their wonderful beauty and fragrance.
Of course, we've had some spring-like days all through the fall and into the winter season here in the Mid-Atlantic region; we always do. There's always a few days in February when one can don ones' bathing suit and sun bathe. I don't do that anymore, I quit sunbathing at thirty-five years of age. I'm so glad I did, too, because peopel are alway telling me what pretty skin I have, and I'm seventy-one years old. Of course, they can't see the skin that's either sagging, bagging or dragging. I guess that part of ageing is inevitable. That doesn't make it any easier to deal with, though. I really think that growing older is one of the hardest things that I've had to deal with in my lifetime. I have always been a vain person, caring what I look like and what I wear, and I always will be; it's just my nature.
Be blessed, Nana
Summer's Finally Here
Greetings All: How's your summer going?
It's really been hot and wet here in the Mid-Atlantic region. Today, the temperature reached 96 degrees and it is very humid. Walking outside is like taking a bath with your clothes on.
Last night, I finished the last episode of LOST, season 6. The ending was truly surprising and unexpected (is that redundant?) I highly recommend this series. The only negative thing I can say about it, is that is has consumed my life for the past month. I watched six seasons, one day watching it for eight hours, breaking only to eat and visit the bathroom. In a way, I'm glad it's over so I can get back to a normal(?) life.
I went out of town today to buy groceries, but all I could think about was LOST. I've searched online for answers to questions I have about some of the episodes and found a very good site, can't remember the name of it, that offered theories about a lot of the episodes, especially the last one of season 6. I've got to start watching some other TV shows that I've downloaded from ITunes, just to get my mind off of LOST. Can you believe, the thought actually crossed my mind to start watching it all over again? I must be nuts. I never thought a TV show would so consume my thoughts and actions. I'll make myself watch something else, starting tonight, probably Downton Abbey.
The store I went to, to buy groceries, was Harris Teeter. I went there because they have an abundance of organic products, including produce, frozen entrees, fruit, etc. I found a lot of great produce and my refrigerator is full. The reason I bought so much produce is that I want to start juicing.
I read an article online yesterday, written by a Japanese doctor, stating that cancer was actually a fungus and only thrived in an acidic environment. By flooding the system with alkaline juices, the cancer can't survive and dies off. The die-off produces toxins that can make the body feel pretty bad for a while, but eventually the body will heal itself. I've always believed that the body can heal itself if given the proper foods, supplements, etc. ( I believe there's always been a cure for cancer, but the doctors won't make any money from it, so they don't want us to know about it.) I'm hoping that helping my system become more alkaline will help my arthritis and fatigue. If I only had more energy, I could do a lot more than I'm doing now.
I'm trying to find some interesting recipes. I'm a vegetarian, and eating only vegetables and grains gets a little boring. I do like Indian food, though, and have tried a few Indian vegetarian recipes which were pretty amazing. My new favorite spice is Garam Masala. This spice is composed of several different spices, including turmeric, cumin, cinnamon and cardamon, I think. (I really don't want to get up from the computer and read the label, so if I'm wrong, so what?)
I'm still beading and have progressed to the point that I'm now considered advanced, according to me. I don't bead as much as I used to, but like to read beading patterns to keep my mind active. Keeping the mind active is very important, especially as one gets older. I read, bead, read beading patterns, play the piano, peruse the internet and write scathing emails to all of the liberal media.
I am an American Patriot. I love my country and am very concerned about the path our political system is taking. America has truly become a police state. If you don't believe me, go to www.mercola.com and read some of Dr. Mercola's articles. He is a doctor with an alternative point of view and he tells it like it is. Our government has become so intrusive in our lives that we don't have any privacy or that many rights any more. When is it going to stop? We need less government and more states rights.
Well, I've got to drink two glasses of water and rest awhile before I try to put up the rest of my groceries. Then, it will be time to fix supper. Wouldn't it be nice if we could take a pill that supplied all of our body's nutrituonal needs? That would certainly leave a lot of time to do more fun things.
Be blessed, Nana
It's really been hot and wet here in the Mid-Atlantic region. Today, the temperature reached 96 degrees and it is very humid. Walking outside is like taking a bath with your clothes on.
Last night, I finished the last episode of LOST, season 6. The ending was truly surprising and unexpected (is that redundant?) I highly recommend this series. The only negative thing I can say about it, is that is has consumed my life for the past month. I watched six seasons, one day watching it for eight hours, breaking only to eat and visit the bathroom. In a way, I'm glad it's over so I can get back to a normal(?) life.
I went out of town today to buy groceries, but all I could think about was LOST. I've searched online for answers to questions I have about some of the episodes and found a very good site, can't remember the name of it, that offered theories about a lot of the episodes, especially the last one of season 6. I've got to start watching some other TV shows that I've downloaded from ITunes, just to get my mind off of LOST. Can you believe, the thought actually crossed my mind to start watching it all over again? I must be nuts. I never thought a TV show would so consume my thoughts and actions. I'll make myself watch something else, starting tonight, probably Downton Abbey.
The store I went to, to buy groceries, was Harris Teeter. I went there because they have an abundance of organic products, including produce, frozen entrees, fruit, etc. I found a lot of great produce and my refrigerator is full. The reason I bought so much produce is that I want to start juicing.
I read an article online yesterday, written by a Japanese doctor, stating that cancer was actually a fungus and only thrived in an acidic environment. By flooding the system with alkaline juices, the cancer can't survive and dies off. The die-off produces toxins that can make the body feel pretty bad for a while, but eventually the body will heal itself. I've always believed that the body can heal itself if given the proper foods, supplements, etc. ( I believe there's always been a cure for cancer, but the doctors won't make any money from it, so they don't want us to know about it.) I'm hoping that helping my system become more alkaline will help my arthritis and fatigue. If I only had more energy, I could do a lot more than I'm doing now.
I'm trying to find some interesting recipes. I'm a vegetarian, and eating only vegetables and grains gets a little boring. I do like Indian food, though, and have tried a few Indian vegetarian recipes which were pretty amazing. My new favorite spice is Garam Masala. This spice is composed of several different spices, including turmeric, cumin, cinnamon and cardamon, I think. (I really don't want to get up from the computer and read the label, so if I'm wrong, so what?)
I'm still beading and have progressed to the point that I'm now considered advanced, according to me. I don't bead as much as I used to, but like to read beading patterns to keep my mind active. Keeping the mind active is very important, especially as one gets older. I read, bead, read beading patterns, play the piano, peruse the internet and write scathing emails to all of the liberal media.
I am an American Patriot. I love my country and am very concerned about the path our political system is taking. America has truly become a police state. If you don't believe me, go to www.mercola.com and read some of Dr. Mercola's articles. He is a doctor with an alternative point of view and he tells it like it is. Our government has become so intrusive in our lives that we don't have any privacy or that many rights any more. When is it going to stop? We need less government and more states rights.
Well, I've got to drink two glasses of water and rest awhile before I try to put up the rest of my groceries. Then, it will be time to fix supper. Wouldn't it be nice if we could take a pill that supplied all of our body's nutrituonal needs? That would certainly leave a lot of time to do more fun things.
Be blessed, Nana
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