“Memorial”
Today would’ve been, well is, HR’s (Husband Robert’s) mother’s birthday.
She died far too soon. At age 44.
RIP, Deborah Elaine Smith.
RIP MOM: 4/19/22
Tag: Photography
The View from Behind #3: “A Single Flower”
For some reason, I have always appreciated “the view from behind.” As a child, on the first day of each school year, I was a nervous wreck waiting for the teacher to announce our seating arrangement. Front of the class? 😢 Too much exposure! Far too much responsibility to “be.” A nice, comfy seat toward the back? 😁 Perfect. I get to observe, to “see.” To breathe calmly.
In this blog category, “The View from Behind,” I invite you to join me, somewhere in the back.
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“If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly, our whole life would change.”– Buddha
May our world see more flowers today.
“Robert and …” #16
A blog category of pics I’ve taken of HR (Hubby Robert) and … well, just about anything.
Robert and … a silly/terrifying blue-haired wooden Easter chick thing, eerily close to some Spanish moss on a tree trunk, showcasing his gay watch band, as well as both his little squirrel necklace (remember HR’s nickname is Squirrel) and his bear necklace (don’t get me started on that). Oh, and of course, a children’s playground in the background.
Monday Moaning or Monday Marveling
Definitely marveling this morning, remembering the fun time HR and I had hosting our day-before-Easter family picnic at nearby Skidaway Island State Park.
Robert practicing with his new camera stand thingy before the fam arrives …
Hope you had a …
Shhh … Silent Sunday 4/17/22
Medical Mirrors
Yesterday I had an appointment with my dermatologist. I checked in and had to wait. And wait.
Quick run to the bathroom.
“What a pretty mirror,” I thought. (Who else even thinks to take a pic of the mirror in your doc’s bathroom?! Anybody? Anywhere?)
Then I was called back to Exam Room #3. “Take everything off except your underwear and mask,” I was instructed. I quickly obeyed. Then had to wait.
From the now chilly exam table, I spotted another mirror. “Hello,” I waved (to whom I’m not sure).
Still waiting, I sort of drifted off. (It was early morn, after all.) Woke up to yet another mirror.
Wouldn’t you think there would be fewer mirrors in a dermatologist’s office instead of more? We know we have skin issues. That’s why we came! Why throw it in our face (or other body part)?
Do normal people simply wait patiently until the doc knocks on the exam room door to announce her arrival?
But what fun would that be?
{Reminder Note: At next therapy session, ask Rubi if Mirror Obsession Disorder is a thing.}
Five Friday Happy Bringers 4/15/22
1. An incredible lunch: Chicken pot pie at Pie Society, Ellis Square, Historic District Savannah. With HR and ex-wife Donna.
2. A washing machine. And a dryer! Do you have that incredible pair? If so, I invite you to pause, take a moment and thank God (or whoever/whatever) for such a Glorious Blessing. What would your life be like without them?
3. My husband HR …
… who gets on my LAST nerve sometimes, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.
4. Ridiculous jokes I share with grandchildren.
5. Hope.
I HOPE your weekend is peaceful.
One-Word Wednesday: 4/13/22
“Sit”
This Is What
So this is what I have to put up with when Robert and I go out for a morning walk.
“Just a second, let me snap a quick picture or two.”
I can either put my Apple Watch fitness thingy on Pause and just stand there, or shake my arm to confuse the watch into thinking I’m still walking. Which causes great exhaustion after one long minute.
Or throw together a quick blog post.
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