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Posted in Five Friday Happy Bringers

Five Friday Happy Bringers 5/16/24

Posted on by Neal Saye

My weekly gratitude journal, of sorts.

1. Reflective spoons.

See me?

2. Being married to a gay man who likes cut flowers… THROUGHOUT the house.

Today, for example …

That’s a much younger HR above the flowers and now-deceased, beloved kitty Bloopers below.

3. The incredible gift of being able to see. To open my eyes each morning, look around and actually see! What a joy.

4. Celebrating a month, dedicated to our mental health.

And for anyone who is interested, here’s a link to my “Protocol for Anxiety.” As many folks do, I deal with Generalized Anxiety Disorder from time to time. These strategies help.

https://www.icloud.com/notes/02b2DzJouQVaWQhKKlzyDFnCw

5. Friday!

Posted in My Saturday Evening Post

My Saturday Evening Post: 5/11/24 “Walking”

Posted on by Neal Saye

One of the joys of living in downtown historic district Savannah is that the walks NEVER get old. And are ongoingly (Is that a word?) beautiful.

The other day, Robert had a chiropractor appointment nearby, so I went with him, but then took the opportunity to walk around that particular little neighborhood.

Here’s a sampling of what I saw.

Jasmine is everywhere this spring!

My favorite house I came across:

And look at its side yard!

And this is in a very urban, tightly packed cityscape.

And here’s a little place, still with a bit of character.

Okay, HR’s finished. Gotta go.

Posted in The Artful Dodger, Unexpected Art

“The Artful Dodger“ #22

Posted on by Neal Saye

A blog category about finding “art” in unexpected places and situations.

So the other morning I sat down with HR to my breakfast of ham cubes (well, that’s what they look like, right?), eggs and toast.

Sleepily took a bite of toast …

… and spotted the rare GrapeJelly Splattered Scrubwren!

Sadly, birdlike, she didn’t linger on my plate very long before “flying” away.

Posted in In Our Own Backyard, Lean in to the Lovely

Angeling

Posted on by Neal Saye

This morning we picked up breakfast sandwiches and coffee and headed over to Savannah’s beautiful Bonaventure Cemetery for a forenoon (Isn’t that a cool word?) picnic.

Walking afterwards, we came across her …

“What’s going on here?” I quietly asked.

(I had to repeat my question several times before she answered me.)

I had to lean in to hear her.

“Angeling is hard work.”

I simply nodded and motioned for Robert to soundlessly move along.

Posted in Encouragement

The Importance of Jumping

Posted on by Neal Saye

I can’t remember the last time I actually jumped.

Can you? 

And at 72, why would I jump?

Maybe a teeny, tiny “jump” when HR sneaks up behind and tickles me. But that hardly qualifies as a legitimate jump, does it?

Grandson Gabriel participated in a basketball tournament up in Atlanta this weekend.

He’s a great jumper.

G is the middle kid.

Perhaps I could learn a lesson or two from G.

I set forth an intention to look for ways to jump this coming week.

Join me?

Posted in Five Friday Happy Bringers

Five Friday Happy Bringers (a little late) 4/27/24

Posted on by Neal Saye

My weekly gratitude journal, of sorts.

I have been a bit lax with blog posts for a week or so. Dealing with a few issues.

But here are some Happy Bringers (a day late) :

1. This beautiful old, OLD live oak tree near us here in Historic District Savannah. It may be gnarled and off-balance a bit (hmmm, so am I), but it is magnificent in its glorious longevity.

2. HR, with his shiny pate, working on our sidewalk plants.

3. My Cold Scallop Salad for dinner tonight.

Before adding the scallops, starting at the upper left: chopped jalapeño and celery; the holy Trinity of tomatoes, green bell pepper, and onion; chopped cilantro; and at the top, grapefruit and lime juice

Yum!

4. Placing one foot in front of the other in life.

5. Realizing that sometimes we have to get closer to see simple and natural beauty.

May you see some beauty this weekend!