14 10 03

Been in L the whole time.  Daddy got tickets for a play for us to see while we were in Vero. He said, "You'll go in through the door and make a right and then go straight to L." When we laughed, he told his that he had specifically requested tickets in L, just so he could say that. During intermission, Kathi, Barry and I were together on the patio, waiting for Daddy to rejoin us. When he didn't come, we went back inside. He said, "I've been in L the whole time!" 

100 times more dinner with Kennedy.  On our way home, we talked about stopping by the FloraBama, but also by seeing about having dinner with Kennedy and John. We were on a route closer to the FloraBama, but Barry said he'd 100 times more rather have dinner with Kennedy. Neither one worked out.

Tyler running back for a hug. Our first day back Kristen was still set up to pick Tyler up. Tyler was saying bye from the hall, and I didn't want him to miss his ride, so I didn't ask him for a hug. He took a few steps, and then ran back to give me a hug.

Not setting my writing timer today. I'd gone to a lot of trouble to carve out the days away from work. We got home a day early, and I decided to use that day for the "Writing Day Each Month." It was pretty wonderful to settle in here without having to set my timer.

I wrote something that made my daddy happy! I spent that day writing a letter to the granddaughters, to go with the jewelry I brought home for them. I emailed it to Daddy and he said very nice things about it. 

 And thank you for your continuing efforts in finding and sharing family history.  It shows your love for family and helps to bring generations together.

   The attachment you sent is excellent and I found one misspelled word to let you know about, but now the download seems to have disappeared.  I will try to find it and the word.  You have created a really meaningful presentation for your granddaughters. 

Love,

Daddy

Found it:  Last paragraph, first page.  Open toed heels.. I think you meant open toed shoes.  

14 09 06

Maybe it is in a joy journal somewhere. Beverly was telling Shawn that he said lots of funny stuff when he was a kid, but that she couldn't remember it. He said, "Maybe it is in a Joy Journal somewhere."

14 09 05

This view caught my eye ... reminded me of the times I had looked longingly out of that window, at this little red building, and wished for a writing place of my own. 

14 08 05

Well, this is a little confusing, but I suppose I will sort it out. ... adding text when I've uploaded a picture, I mean. 

I'm really tickled with this. 

I bought the print back when I was scouring antique shops for frames for the family photos we had made every year at Christmas time at Sears. So, maybe 20 years ago? I've never had a good place to hang it, and it has probably been stored in a dozen places, but mostly in the closet in my office in the house. It makes me think of me and Andrew. There were several times when I thought I should send it on its way, but I just never could.  I was already tickled about the prospect of putting it up in m writing shack, but putting it on my clever bulletin board just makes it that much more fun.

I wanted a bulletin board for organizing my thoughts about my projects, but I also wanted not to have to look at those things all the time --- wanted to preserve the sanctity of the single task. When I was at Office Depot, and spied this project board, like kids use for their science fair projects, I almost laughed out loud. It is perfect. I have it mounted on the wall, and keep the flaps, closed like shutters, over the main board, unless I want to see it. 

14 07 28

Working on my writing shack.

14 07 28

Writing shack, after we pulled out the carpet.

13-11-19

Beth and Sonya liked my Facebook writing.

14-07-10

Just enjoying my pretty fingernails. It was just so much easier than I ever imagined. I'm not even really sure what the turning... well, I know it was the manicure and the fingernail polish that I liked and wanting to wear my rings at Kelly's wedding, but I think those things have all existed before. 

So many requests for that book. Nick, when Valerie was talking about their wedding book, said, "We've had so many requests for that book! We have given all of ours away." 

14-06-23

Barry got an idea for a tutor for Shawn.

I went to the gym.

I was able to reconcile the Wonderland account.

I'm in my writing shack.

Well, I"m about to go, and it took me a while to get online, but nonetheless, I am here.

14-06-22

Writing shack. .
Murray old carpet is out.  Walls are painted.  Flooring is purchased.  It isn't ready to write in tomorrow,  but I'd I sweep, I'll mess up the paint.

Also learned to use the thing to get up the carpet strips.

Annette and I had a good time together yesterday, shopping for sun protective items. I had started to buy her a hat, and told her so, but wasn't sure I'd get her anything she liked, and wanted to take her on a little shopping trip. She said, "Thank you so much for doing this for me," and gave me a big hug. We had a visity lunch, and just some nice time together. 

14-06-03

Annette had her doctor's appointment yesterday. Cancer surgeon, re: the melanoma. The day she told me about the diagnosis and appointment, I called her back, and told her I didn't want to be intrusive, but if she didn't need me for anything else that day, I'd like to go to the appointment with her and Andrew. She said, "You can come! I don't mind at all!" As it happened, Andrew had an emergency at work and had to leave after the appointment, and I stayed with her while she had her pre-op tests done. She sent me a text aftewards and said, "Thank you for coming with me today. It meant so much. Love you." And that made me happy. I'm never exactly sure when and where I am supposed to be, but it seems I made the right choice that day.

~Beverly sent me a message and said, "JA and Tori are on the phone right now, talking about how important the joy journals are."

May 29, 2014

I have power to my writing shack now, and the A/C works! Barry and Chris hooked it up yesterday.

14-05-28

Yesterday, I had a Facebook email from Collette, about going to Michael's all-star games, and that she has an oxygen tank and was afraid the kids would be embarrassed, and that Lindsey has to change the tank if it starts to run low.

I told her that her grandbabies thought she was better than butterscotch, etc.

This morning, I had another e-mail --- that I was the sweetest person she knew and that my words of wisdom made her day.

And I read and re-read her words, and remembered Morgan saying "You know how to make people feel good," and the Forest for the Trees and the "words that go no further than the one person for whom they are intended," and I just felt good and fulfilled and happy.

14 05 12

Writing room