It's the Little Things ...

Recently I've realized how much the little things matter. The mundane, everyday, seemingly insignificant things a person uses with barely a thought of what will happen to these 'things' once we are gone. These are the items that become treasures to our loved ones. At least that is what has happened to me since Sarah passed away. 

I use her measuring cups and tablespoon/teaspoon measurers on a regular basis and there isn't a single time I don't stop and remember her and her love of whimsy. Yet, at the same time, they are very practical. The can opener she had is one of the smoothest, easiest to use I've ever known because she had arthritis in her hands and it had to be easy or she couldn't have operated it. It's as smooth as butter. 

I know this may sound silly to some people, they are, afterall, just kitchen utensils and were some of the last things Randy grabbed that no one else wanted while cleaning out her home after she was gone. I'm so delighted he saved them because thinking of Sarah always brings a smile to my face. There may be a tear or two involved as well, but I am smiling at the same time.

She had a heart of gold and was one of the most generous and kind human beings I'll ever have the pleasure of loving.

So if you ever have to clean out a loved ones things after they are gone, keep some of those dull, boring, items no one wants or needs because they just might become precious treasures. That is exactly what has happened to me.

I thought this was valuable information so I wanted to share it with y'all.  And you're welcome. ;-)

It's A New Day!

Hi Y'all!

Well, I've made it through my first day Facebook free and I have to say that after a little research and reflection, I've decided I will return to Facebook, but on a much less time-consuming basis. Here's a link to some guidelines I discovered. 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jonathan-alpert/technology-addiction_b_2225232.html

The reason I am going to get back on Facebook is simple really. That is how I stay in touch with most of my friends and  especially, my children and grandchild. I can't stand the thought of not being able to copy Teo's pictures or comment on them or keep up with what is going on in his life. I live 3 1/2 hours away and therefore don't see him as often as I'd like. I feel even more isolated from him already in one day.

But I am making a pledge to myself that I refrain from being on there as much as I have in the past, or commenting or liking everything I used to. I was a very active Facebooker, y'all probably know that already, but I'm just now realizing it.

Another less important reason is that I don't want to deprive y'all of some of the magnificent photos I will be posting when we go to Montana soon. Really, it's gorgeous up there and I want to be able to share that.

I am also pledging that I write on this blog more often and hopefully there will be some funny stories I can relate as we travel and become immersed in Montana culture for two months.

The last reason for rejoining is that I can post there when I have a new post here. Hopefully, it will reach more people that way.

So, that pretty much covers it. I hope y'all don't think I'm a big ninny for being so wishy-washy, back and forth, on again off again, flip-floppy, silly, take things too seriously, nincompoop. Because that's just about how I'm feeling right now. But, oh well, at least I can admit it, right?

I'm done with you, Facebook

I deactivated my Facebook account today and feel such a huge relief. Interesting. As if a weight of ugliness has been lifted from my shoulders. Gotta listen to those "gut" instincts. Whenever I've ignored them it has always led to a mistake, be it large or small, in my life.

Once I figured out how to download all my photos that were not saved elsewhere due to computer crashes, viruses, or whatnot, that was it for me.  One of the main reasons I kept it open is because of old photos that weren't archived elsewhere.

I will miss keeping up with my family and friends' activities and their photos, but the people who know me already know how to reach me.  And if anyone needs my email address or phone # it shouldn't be that difficult to find me.  

I decided that this blog might be a good outlet for me to stay in touch and share photos along the way.  Not being on Facebook will allow me much more time to focus on my writing instead of getting bogged down in the time suck known as Facebook.  Plus it's been recently published that Yahoo, Google, Facebook and others have been monitored for several years.  Keep your noses out of my business, a-holes.

It's really the political stuff that did me in.  I just can't seem to keep my mouth shut when I believe in something.  I'm a passionate woman.  I've got strong opinions and I don't need anybody else trying to change my mind.  I am what I am - a conservative - and nothing anyone says is ever going to change that.

In conclusion, if you want to keep up with the goings on in my life and mind, check here if you feel like it ... or not.

Oh, and I think if you want to be notified when there is a new post you need to be a "Member" on this blog.