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Friday, April 29, 2011

travels


I scooted to Clarendon and back. It really wasn't prohibitively far, BUT it requires riding down a narrow, crumbling, broken sidewalk that often runs at 45 degree (please, someone - where is that little "degree" symbol located on my keyboard??) angles to the street, which is mere inches from my elbow and upon which cars are whizzing past at 40 MPH. Oh - and then one hits a section where a construction fence is erected along the inside edge of the sidewalk. And then there are the curb cuts that, instead of letting one directly onto the street, throw one instead into the path of moving traffic. And lets not forget my favorite, the curb cut on one side of the intersection which allows one to get into the middle of the road, only to find out that there is no corresponding curb cut on the other side of the street.

I don't think I drink enough.

I see wheelchairs and scooters all over anymore. I wonder if they're really so much more prevalent than they used to be, or if it is just that there are more in this Arlington than elsewhere. I think they are more prevalent, probably because people aren't as willing anymore to sit at home in the parlor or on the front porch. Due to modern scooters and wheelchairs, people don't have to sit home anymore.

Hmmmm... So maybe the general population is tired of seeing us all over the place all the time? Maybe things like the condition of the sidewalk between Ballston and Clarendon are attempts at reducing our number?

I have good reason to be cynical and frustrated today. (Ron, if you are reading his, you may want to tune your teeny tiny violin,) (If you aren't reading this, then never mind!) I took Metro Access to Falls Church today to go to my doctor's office and get my weekly Avonex shot. Major construction was taking place on the sidewalk leading into the doctor's office, and there was therefore NO CURB CUT! Luckily, the MetroAccess driver was sweet and brought me home.

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Buenas Noches

I'm off to my new Spanish class tonight. I think, as a novelty, I'll actually do the homework and study this time. What I need to do for inspiration, I guess, is to invent a reason why speaking Spanish is important to me. The girl in the last class who was marrying a Mexican this summer did real well.

The class is in Clarendon, I've never tried scooting that direction to see how far I get but another person who lives here and uses a wheelchair says he goess down there all the time. So we'll try it... If it is too far, I'll take Metro home.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Mom

Mom had a minor stroke Sunday night/Monday morning. She says she couldn't sleep at all Sunday night, and felt numb on one side and "out of it" Monday morning, and, thank God, she and Dad didn't waste any time, but just called 9-1-1 right away.

She is now in INOVA Alexandria Hospital. room 2516. Despite the stroke, she still walks and talks like normal. They have given her an MRI and an EKG and that test that uses magnets to measure brain waves (EEG?) and, for good measure, a mammogram. She's been well tested. She is on Coumadin (a blood thinner) and blood pressure medicine. The nurse said that the doctors often try to keep blood pressure somewhat high after a stroke, in order to keep blood moving through the brain.

I was there all day, but didn't see any doctor at all. Still yet, it's a relief to know she's there and that they are watching and monitoring her all the time.

Dad seems to be doing OK. I'm glad he's living at Hermitge, 'cause they give his medicine and check up on him, and escort him to meals.

I'll let you know more as I know more. If you are family, check with Deloris, also. She was there much of the afternoon. (Sneezing, but there.) And Gene also dropped by. Isn't it nice that they live so close?

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Easter eve


It's Easter eve...

Time was, actually, believe it or not, just a couple years ago, back in the days of my real life, while David was alive and before my disability so authoritatively defined the limits of my life, Easter eve was a significant time. It was the culmination of a Holy Week in which David had 1) held a difficult choir rehearsal, covering music for Food Friday and Easter; 2) attended and provided music for the "somewhat silly" Lutheran approximation of a Seder meal on Thursday night; 3) held a Good Friday service. Often he planned and executed Good Friday himself - one year I know he did a really meaningful "Stations of the Cross", and the choir always sang 2 or three anthems; 4) orchestrated a major Saturday dress rehearsal for Sunday morning. He always had 1 5 minutes of bell music before the service, and bells supporting and enhancing many of the choir pieces throughout the service, plus 5 - 6 choir pieces, plus "Hallelujah Chorus". In addition, he assembled a bunch of extra instruments which added incredible flair and majesty to the music. He always had a trumpet. It took a number of tries, but by the end David had a really good player who kept coming back every year. Charles Hiebert came back every year and played timpani - wonder whatever happened to him? Maybe I'll GOOGLE him someday. Then David also used to have a flautist and a violinist and a cellist who went to the church.

You know, David was unbelievably professional and a perfectionist when it came to his work. I'm just really lucky that I had the chance to to sing in his choir.

So lets switch to silly stuff we don't really have to think about.... I got into trouble for misbehavior on occasional Easters in the past. Two of these times were early in David's career. The first was when he had me hide Easter eggs back at Dulin UMC. This was in the early '90's. He had planned for his whole Children's Choir rehearsal to consist of the children searching for the eggs. BUT NO-O-O-0! I had hidden the eggs so poorly that the children ran out the door, snatched up all the eggs, threw themselves and their baskets on the ground, and stared up at David in hopeful expectation. He, however, had planned nothing else for them to do. Wonder shy he never asked me to hide eggs for him again?

My second Easter sin was this:

It was again the early '90's at Dulin. I was in the bell choir. I was never much good at bell choir. David was just indulgent and let me do what I wanted. It was Easter, and we were to do a 15 minute prelude before the service. This meant we had to start at about 6:30 AM. I got drunk on Easter Eve. At 6:15 AM my friend Betty bursts into my bedroom and rousts me from bed. I got to church and played bells. I probably stank and played badly. David just seemed sort of amused... I wonder why he put up with me?

After church, we always went with Ron & Sue to Mom's and Dad's for hame and pickled eggs and coconut cake. And, of course, green bean casserole.

This year I'm not doing church (but please don't tell Mom!), but then Sue and Ron and Martha and Shirley and I are all going to the Hermitage and eating in Mom's and Dad's room - Mom moved her dining room table, you know, despite having no kitchen. Sue is bringing ham and green bean casserole and coordinating everything, Ron is bringing his famous potato salad, Shirley brings cake. It should be real nice.


Well, Happy Easter to all!

Friday, April 22, 2011

movie

Went to the movies today and saw "Water for Elephants". It was great! I think the concept of this movie has enticed viewers, because there was a small line to buy tickets, which never happens on a weekday.

The movie is the reminiscence of an old man about his early years with the circus. It shows us an evil circus ring master, and shows the old man's romance with his wife, and his relationship with an elephant, who, although huge, powerful, and, ultimately destructive, actually is very much in need of his protecfion and care.

The film also features a dwarf, so I guess "size" is a major theme.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

What an odd day.

It started out really badly, became normal (with exceptions), became educational and fascinating, and next became disastrous and adventuresome. Then I took a nap. Then a manager woke me up and fell all over herself promising that what had happened this morning would never happen again. Great, but I've heard this before, as I reminded her.

What happened was that Joey, a care manager, called in today. Because of this, I was not able to get a shower this morning. I'm not going to get into a detailed discission of why one event caused the other, but it did. This is NOT ACCEPTABLE!

If you'll remember, long periods time with a broken bathtub was one of the dominant circumstances that drove me out of Sunrise. I even wrote a bathtub song.

I foresaw that the certainty of my daily shower was vulnerable months ago, wrote to the brass here, spelled the potential problem out, was reassured that backup plans were in place, and then I shut up. That was the lazy way out To be honest, knowing the personnel here, I knew the backup plans would never work without additional effort on the part of the management. I chose to let it go. So in a way, it is my own fault. (Except, how was I supposed to know that the rehab people had changed the locks on the door of the room with accessible showers and nobody has a key?)

It's just that, in my own head, st least, I walk a fine line here between cautious self protection and being a nagging bitch.

I'm weary now, so I'll continue tomorrow. I'll just try to tease you into coming back by mentioning that tomorrow's entries involve groundhog anecdotes.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Banjo music

I was in major fights with everyone that works here all day, but other than that it was an O.K. day. The problem is that people sometimes just plain refuse to listen, and then then they say I said something which is not what I said at all. (Lloyd. quit snickering!) Today's broo-ha-ha came about.... Well, never mind. Except that I pay them tons of money...

Hedi came over today and we went to lunch She Is a good friend from CTS. Her healthy young husband, Paul, died several years ago on the bike trail for no good reason. Hedi now holds a popular charity event every year called "Paul's Ride For Life", and she raises a lot of money for charity. I sure admire her. When Paul died, David was really shaken up, and got a banjo player for the funeral. David was so good... In my opinion, the banjo player was a way to provide really good, enjoyable music, and yet say at the same time "there ain't nothing normal or usual about this."

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Palm Sunday

It's Holy Week... I just can't say anything about it because I just really miss David, and this week sort of nails that point home.... I'm wondering if maybe I should get the hell out of Dodge?
(meaning CTS) I have actual friends there now, though. So I'll stay. Besides, I love the "Welcome" Statement.


All are welcome to worship here.
Whether you arrive on foot, on wheels, with some assistance, or in the company of a service animal, there will
be someone to greet you and all who accompany you with a helping hand.

Whether you are living year to year, day to day, or paycheck to paycheck, the coffee will be hot.

Whether you are single, married, divorced, committed, gay, lesbian, straight,
transgendered, or bisexual, the sanctuary doors will be open.

Whether you come dressed in a kaftan, sari, sweater, kilt, chādor, jeans,
kimono, or suit and tie, there will be a seat waiting for you.

Whether English is your first or eighth language, you have spoken it from your first word
or are still learning, the music and liturgy will speak to you.

Whether you are just traveling through, have recently joined us, or helped establish our
church decades ago, there will be friends waiting here for you.

Whether your burdens are heavy or light, you are imprisoned or free, have sinned once or many times,
the grace of God will be with you at the communion table through bread and wine or a blessing.

Whether you find joy in crayons, music, fellowship, pancake suppers,
or the gospel, you will find a celebration here.

Whether you are not sure about church, have just been baptized, or grew up reciting the Lord’s Prayer
and the creeds, there will be a lesson to challenge your thinking.

Whether your talents include cooking, cleaning, reading, woodworking, driving, shopping, teaching, counseling,
organizing, translating, or singing, there will be an opportunity to serve others.

Whether you find yourself on this list or not,
you are welcome here to celebrate, think, and serve.




Anyway, I ain't goin' nowhere until I'm sure that's the tight thing to do.

So I guess I ain't going nowhere.

We picked up a passenger at McLean Bible Church on the way home. It was a huge mega complex like a college. They had a large parking garage, had monopolized route 7 traffic, and had enen hired a real Fairfax County cop ro direct traffic.

Friday, April 15, 2011

Arlington

Here comes another post about how wonderful it is to live here in Arlington rather than in self righteous Falls Church.... I had nothing planned to do today. At Sunrise of Falls Church, that meant "Nothing to do all day". Here in Emeritus it means "you can do anything you want to do today.

Now, to be fair, I don't approach this with the same point of view as a person who depends on the home to provide all activities. In general, both Emeritus and Sunrise seem to offer the same sort of annoying mindless singing and games. But Emeritus" offers other stuff, as well. They seem to try harder here. Just yesterday they all went on a bus trip to Target - they seem to do stuff like that fairly often. I don't remember them ever going on shopping trips at Sunrise. For activities, they just sang old songs and played bingo. It's quite different at Emeritus. I came home the other day and saw that the very old woman I eat with was bowling in the living room with a plastic ball and plastic pins. That's just SO much better than what residents did at Sunrise, which was to hang around take front desk and wait for someone to take them up to bed.

Anyway, I spent my free day by:

1) getting a Smoothie next door at Smoothie King, while reading a library book I'd checked out of the Arlington County library. (Scary because I've so severely abused my library privileges in so many localities in Virginia that I wouldn't be at all surprised to hear that the General Assembly had passed a state law against loaning me books.

2) Wandering until I found a really marvelous little market named (of all things)Marvelous Market. They have sandwiches and imported beer. Who could want more?

3) Going to Ballston and buying Easter cards.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

From whence commeth my help?

Rainy, rainy day today. Maybe I'm naturally masochistic, but I really enjoyed sitting by the window all morninng watching drowned passer-bys try to hurry down the sidewalk and not get wetter.

Thie afternoon it sort of dried out. I went to Ballston and saw "Hanna". It is supposed to be a good movie, but I completely slept through it. I should have saved my money and stayed here and taken a nap! I don't know, though. Something about living here just makes me feel like I need to be away and doing something else all the time.

Which reminds me - my psychiatrist just retired. He sent a generic letter to all his patients saying not to take it personally.

And my neurologist died.... I'm a medical pirriah!I think my foot doctor is still alive and kicking - get it? Foot doctor... kicking?...

Perhaps I should discuss all this with my psychologist. She seems in good health, but she honored the spirit of the curse by raising her rates recently.

Guess I'll go head shrinker hunting.

Monday, April 11, 2011

Pretty day

What a wonderful day it was here today. High of 80 degrees! (I can't find the little "degree" symbol on my keyboard. Anyone know where it is?) And I'm SO GLAD I MOVED TO ARLINGTON! I started out in the A.M. to go to CVS because I was out of most of my daily living supplies (toothpaste, etc.), and I was distracted by a health food store that sells smoothies (blackberry - yum!) So I sat outside in the beautiful weather and watched the city traffic going past, and then I started out for CVS again, and I saw a little market. So I went to check that out, and I found a man selling bunches of flowers on the street. He says he's there every day. He told me the flowers were $12.00/bunch, and I didn't buy any, and then they were $10.00/bunch, and I didn't buy any, and then they were $7.00/bunch. I still didn't buy any, but next time... By now it is 11:30, and I see a restaurant with outdoor dining, but they are sort of formal, but then I see another restaurant, BUT, on the way to check them out I see a deli with a long line of customers located right in a s small park, so I ate there at an outside table. Then I wandered back, checking out several other diversions on the way, and, at about 2:00, I finally went to CVS.

Then, when I get back, it is SO depressing. All that many of these old people ever do is feel miserable and complain. "There's nothing to do here." "They don't have any organized games." "There aren't any crafts." "There aren't any classes" "There aren't any exercise groups." "No one plays bridge." "My family just dumped me here." "Are we just supposed to die here?" I heard all that this afternoon, and Emeritis actually has almost all that stuff they said it didn't have, but I guess it just ain't home. They don't even TRY to make the best of it, though.

Oh - and my favorite - My table mate, Fancesca, was just sitting there not eating, at dinner. "What's wrong?" I ask. Usually the food is too hot or too cold or too salty or has an invisible hair in it or has been touched at some time by a raisin. (She loathes raisins). But tonight she just sighs and says, "Chewing makes me tired".

I think I need time to chew on that one for awhile.

Saturday, April 9, 2011

Anniversary

We are going out tonight - me, Sue, Mom, Dad, Ron, Martha, maybe Shirly - for Mom and Damd's 60th anniveersary. Here is the poem I wrote:

60 years of marriage is
A hard thing to explain.
I try to think about it but
It stupefies my brain.

What glue is it that holds them close
And keeps them hand in glove?
Could it be something simple like
The fact that they’re in love?

I know, throughout their many years
Of anniversaries,
“To Honey” all their cards have read,
And they’ve been signed “From Me”.

A kiss good bye is natural
Each time they leave the house,
And always they are dreaming up
New ways to please their spouse.

With all of this, the 60 years
Can now be understood
As the power of a love
That’s strong and sweet and good.

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Elvis

I've had a rather disturbing revelation this morning. I went out at about 7:15 AM and got on the Metro Access bus and saw that one of the building inmates - WHOOPS - I mean "residents" - was standing on the sidewalk right outside my window and was staring in the window. Now that's rather creepy.

There's big doings here this afternoon - there is a "Sock Hop", which consists of posting big pictures of Elvis about. They also hired a 3rd-rate musician to sing and play Elvis tunes on his Karaoke. In case any of the 90-yesr-old denizenas of this establishment decide to dance, the floor has been cleared of furniture. (Were that to happen, let's hope they also have the paramedics on speed dial!) But Hey - at least they are trying.

The other event is the employee picnic. I went out to see, and we seem to have a nice back patio.

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

50th anniversary

In light of Mom's and Dad's upcoming 60th anniversary, I decided to re-run the poem I wrote for their 50th. We (Ed, Sue and I) - with David's support, dedication,creative input, labor, and supervision, rented the party room in a restaurant, invited over a hundred people, including all of our many out-of-town relatives and all the congregations of all of Dad's old churches (only 2 of which were actually close enough to draw many people), served food, had beautiful flower arrangements (made by Bonnie Hamilton, David's friend from Christ the Servant), and were entertained all through dinner by a professional string quartet. And under David's supervision, it was all very affordable for us, Anyway, at the end, we did a long program where we showed slides of their lives through the years while
Ed, Dayna, Sue, and I alternated reading aloud sections of the following poem. which I'd written for the occasion:

PLEASE REMEMBER, ALL THROUGH THIS WE ARE SHOWING SLIDES OF THE THINGS WE ARE TALKING ABOUT.

DEB
They were so different
In how they were reared,
You’d not expect marriage
That spans 50 years.

For him, northern cities
Were what he called home,
While she in the heart
Of the mountains was grown.

The one thing they shared
Was a hunger for knowledge,
So they both set their caps
To attend Union College.

And it was at school
That they met up one day.
Then in Dad’s senior year
They just both slipped away

Off to get married
At Cumberland Falls.
Then they went back to school
And told no one at all.

They returned to their dorms
With their own separate rooms
And never let on
That they were bride and groom.

Dad graduated.
Mother dropped out,
And they then, together,
Their lives set about.

Now let me just pause
For a moment or two,
For I have a question
I must pose to you.

What, do you think,
Would have been the reaction
If one of their kids
Did commit that infraction?

(Words had previously been distributed to all songs, so all could sing along. David provided accompaniment.)
TO: THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES THEME

Come and listen to my story ‘bout a man named Ed,
Poor college boy, Pennsylvania born and bred,
Then one day he was acting in a play,
Saw Mil there and she stole his heart away.

Next comes the story of a mountain lass.
One look at Ed and her heart beat rather fast.
Thought, “Kentucky boys now all seem rather lame!”
And from that moment on her whole life was not the same.

Next thing you know, young Edward took a bride.
Went for a time up to Boston to reside.
Said, “Virginia is the place we want to be,”
So they loaded up the Ford and the rest was history
.

When it comes to kids,
Well, they had their share.
The first was a daughter
Who had no compare.

Look at that youngster!
She’s cute as can be!
And smart as a tack ,
As you plainly can see.

Oh yes, you can tell
That the first was the best.
And the next one, I fear,
Well, he’s sort of a mess.

ED
Hey, wait just a minute!
Now I’ll take the floor,
For next came a son
Whom they simply adored.

The boy was their favorite,
Of that there’s no doubt.
“He’s a fine fellow,”
Our parents would shout.

SUE
Now that’s quite enough!
And I sure don’t mean maybe!
Their favorite, of course,
Was their last darling baby.

She was adorable –
Cute as the dickens.
Beside her, the others
Seemed rather slim pickins.

TO: RAINDROPS KEEP FALLIN’ ON MY HEAD

My brother hit me in the head,
And that stupid jerk will very soon find out he’s dead.
I will have a fit.
That
Edward is going to bite the dust, he’s a goner.
Hey, he just changed off the TV from my show.
It’s my turn to pick the station, which I’m sure he knows!
Give me the remote!
Oh,
Edward’s a freckle faced freak-o, little monster!
Oh, aren’t kids fun?
A joy.
You think they will outgrow it, but you know it…
They never do.
They’re adults now but they don’t show it.
Still each one wants to be the best.
Each one still will put the others to the test
With sheer jealousy.
But
You’ll never stop them from their love of complaining.
No, not these three.
‘Cause they love it, you see.


ED
Dad’s been a preacher
For most all his life.
So Mom, all those years,
Had to be preacher’s wife.

Think of the pot lucks
And bake sales galore.
The picnics, the camp outs,
And, oh, so much more.

TO: THERE’S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS

There’s no business like church business, like no business we know.
Everything is done by a committee.
Even things like fixing up your house.
Therefore it would be an awful pity without a witty
And patient spouse.
There’s no preacher like Ed Taylor and
no spouse like his wife.
They go with the youth group to sleep in a tent.
And they have many hours spent
In attendance at each church group’s big event.
They’ve put on a good show!


SUE
Methodist preachers –
They go where they’re sent.
So we’ll show you some of
The places we went.

The very first places
I just can’t recall,
For I was an infant
Or not born at all.

The beach was the place
They gave birth to their boy.
And in Roanoke
To their pride and their joy.

Winchester next.
We all loved it a lot.
No better place
To raise kids could be sought.

And Mom learned to drive
While she lived there, and so
The kids then to scouts and
Piano could go.

Colonial Heights
Quickly proved to us that
It’s not the right city
For good democrats.

DEB
Charlottesville next,
That place was great.
And one year the family
Had two graduate.

For from UVA,
Much to Debbie’s surprise,
She got a diploma.
And, oh, how time flies,

Mom got her degree,
To her family’s loud cheers.
A project that took her
Just 29 years.

To Harrisonburg.
And then Falls Church lurked,
At this time all 3 kids
Found meaningful work.

Then off to Manassas –
And Ed 3’s ambition
Became to create a new
Family addition.

DAYNA
And so Dayna Taylor,
As here you can see,
Became a new branch
On the old family tree.

ED
Then to Roanoke
They quite gladly retired,
Where Dad took three churches
And Mom joined the choir.

DEB
And finally decided
It was in their wishes
To be near their girls,
Though I’m rather suspicious

That’s not the whole reason
They moved here at all,
Into a high-rise
Right at Tyson’s mall.

For Mom has become
A complete shopping nut,
And Dad seems to love it
With no grass to cut.

Whatever the reason
They moved in so near,
We both of us know that
We’re sure glad that they’re here.

TO: THE BEVERLY HILLBILLY’S THEME

Now the next thing you know they’re living everywhere.
Bishop says, “Ed, move away from there!”
Says, “I decided on the place you ought to be!”
So they loaded up their stuff and they moved the family.


The best part of moving,
We, all, of us found,
Is meeting nice people
As you move around.

And the folks sure enjoyed
All their family and friends,
The hours they shared, and
The good times they’d spend.

At magical moments
Distinctions would end
And friends became family
And family good friends.

Sitting and chatting
Or out in the sun.
When they got together
They always had fun.

And holidays, they
Were another fun time.
(Let’s wrap them up quickly,
And so end this rhyme.)

For these verses, see,
They could go without end,
‘Cause 50’s a long time
To cover, my friends.

At least 50 pictures
You’d be forced to see
Of us in our jammies
All under the tree.

And 50 more pictures
Of fine Easter clothes.
And then birthday pictures –
Now don’t forget those.

So let us just quit
And we’ll leave it right here.
And not show each occasion
The whole 50 years.

TO: WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS

We have got a lot of pictures,
We have got a lot of pictures,
We have got a lot of pictures
Of holiday cheer.
Of food and of gifts,
Of times that were fun.
We won’t show them all ‘cause we’d never get done.


So we’ve covered friends
And our different locations.
We’ve covered a lot
But we’ve not done vacations.

Our family went somewhere
Away every year.
We always found this
A time of good cheer.

Though have you ever noticed
The wild destinations
Our parents did choose
For their later vacations?

As children they took us
To mountains or beach –
Someplace quite fun
But within easy reach.

So we all grow up
And are no longer here,
And then Mom and Dad –
They shift into high gear.

Off to Korea,
Jerusalem, too.
A boat through Alaska
They decide then to do.

And so, with their luggage
Held tight in their grip,
They’re all the time off on
Another big trip.

But I’ve not been fair,
For they once took us all
Over to Britain,
And we had a ball

Until, I do fear,
On the very last day,
When off to the airport
We all drove away.

And friend Robin said,
With voice that was steady,
“Everyone got
Their passports all ready?”

Mom panicked, of course,
As she tore through her purse.
The rest of us sighed
As we silently cursed.

“Where can it be?”
She inquired of us,
As her frantic hands
Quite dismantled the bus.

The passport was found
In the first place she’d looked –
Safe and secure
In her own pocketbook.

With this ends the story
We’ll tell of their life.
One question remains, though,
Of this man and wife.

What is the magic
That, through all the years,
Has caused these two hearts
To together adhere?

How did they manage
When children threw scenes?
How did they make it
Through three surly teens?

Were there not times
When their money was low?
Times when their ducks
Were not quite in a row?

Yes, they were forced
To face troubles and such.
What keeps them together
Is loving so much.

They love each other
Through good times and bad.
They love each other
When sad, glad, or mad.

They love with a love
That on nothing depends.
They love without limits –
Their love has no end.

TO: BLOWIN’ IN THE WIND

How many years can a couple be wed
Because they desire to be?
Yes’n how many times can strong egos lose out?
They smooch and agree to agree.
Yes’n why do they cling to each other when they
Know that they could each be set free?
The answer, my friend,
Is love that has no end.
The answer is love that has no end.


W

Monday, April 4, 2011

around the house

Brother Ed and neice Charlotte were here all weekend, which was wonderful but explains my lack of posts. Here is a picture of Charlotte and me and my brother and sister from about 5 years ago. I seem to have quit taking pictures these days. Sue just called reminded me we need to have a 60th! anniversary party for Ma and Pa this weekend! Now THAT calls for picures!

ARRRRGGGGG!!!! Mom just called and said Ed got her computer almost all set up, but that there were still some things she was confused about and that she wants me to come and explain it all to her because "I know so much about computers". So I said, for the 900th time, "Mom! I know NOTHING about computers! PLEASE ask Ron or Sue.' It's nice to be thought well of, but I don't know shit about computers. I think she I think she doesn't want to bother them because they are busy, and I have one obligation fot 2 hours once a week, and am therefore NOT busy. But, still yet, I KNOW NOTHING ABOUT COMPUTERS! (except not to get them wet. I DO know not to get them wet!)

I did a good "settling in" thing today - I went and found the library, (it's within scoooter distance!) and checked out books. That's always the first thing I do when I move.

I got myself an Ipad a while back, and then did nothing with it because I was scared of it. Well, Ed and Charlotte set that up, and I can at least use it to play games and send and receive email.