Sunday, May 31, 2009

No, I'm Not Leaving Anytime Soon...........................

(READ FIRST, then close your eyes and float...)

Dream On (Aerosmith)………………..It’s true what he sings. I looked at myself and saw my past staring me in the face. I knew things…they all came flooding back to me. I had to lose to win…my self to new life. I did (1981)!

So…be reminded that God loves unconditionally always and sing with me, for the laughter, tears if just for today…tomorrow the good Lord may take me away.

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

WHOO -HOO!!!

Ever wonder how you survive in your workplace. I survive with great friends who understand my need for "being alone and quiet". I love my job but sometimes it just becomes too much for me. This was the year.

SO.....................Hallelujah!!! School is out for me on Friday, and I am so glad. Rest, relaxation, joy, peace, calmness, and travel...not to mention eating. I will cherish each and every day this summer as I renew myself to the education workforce.

..........SCHOOL'S OUT FOR SUMMER..........

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Tuesday Tune

This "Tuesday Tune" is for my mother.................My mother encouraged us to open our minds to music. Her favorite instrument is the piano. She is my favorite artist, and she helped shape my personality.

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Mother.....

What could be better than a scheduled flight to your hometown especially on a “Mother’s Day” weekend? I couldn’t think of anything better so I booked a flight for last Thursday evening. Whoo---hoo!!!...I was so excited. (My husband and son were leaving Wednesday evening for the Players Championship, and I really didn’t want to stay here by myself.)

Traveling to MGM is never that bad and really a pleasant ride. With my windows rolled down and sunroof open, my XM Radio blaring, and my unusual voice singing along with the songs, I always have a blast and am in MGM before I know it. NOT THIS TIME ~~~ rain had poured so much in the town that some roads and even parking lots were covered with water and slowing traffic to a crawl. I’m so glad that Papa called and warned me about the weather and encouraged me to leave earlier.

Airports are so crazy to me. Loud speakers…new rules since last flight…changing gates…unique people (yes, I’m a people watcher)…almost undress for security reasons!!! BUT I love the chaos except when it makes me late. I was scheduled to leave ATL at 8PM Thursday evening. The only problem was I arrived in ATL at 7:45 PM (20 minute delay in MGM ~ 15-20 minute delay on ATL runway). Thank goodness that my gate was in the same concourse and only 4 gates over.


Deplaning at 7:55 PM and running to my gate………I saw the sign that I didn’t want to see “STATUS: Closed” No-o-o-o-o-o…it can’t be!!! I quickly and silently made my presence known as I stood very close to the gate counter where a very nice lady asked if she could help. “I just landed. Is it really closed?” She responded in a very confident and authoritative voice ~~~ “It’s not closed until I close the door. What’s your name?” Oh my sweet and wonderful angel! She rekeyed the info and let me on that last plane to FLO. My mom loves you!!! Home… home… home… whoo-hoo!!! My parents met me in FLO, we headed home, and our blast of a weekend began.

To sum up the weekend for me with my mom, I write these words from a card I sent her a few days ago ~~~~~ "When we get together we…Talk like we’ll never run out of time…Laugh like we’ve had too much to drink…Eat like we’ve never counted calories…Wonder why we don’t get together more often. These are some of my favorite times." I really had a great time. A most treasured moment from this weekend was my being able to share in an emotional time with my mother on Saturday when her sister passed away as we stood around her bed. Being so far away I miss many emotional times with my mother, happy and sad times.

My mother is one of the most important people in my life and in whom I have a lot of confidence. She is my rock of support and encouragement and truly loves me unconditionally. My Mother’s Day was awesome…I was with my mother.

Monday, May 11, 2009

"TUESDAY TUNES"

I am so loving these "Tuesdays". Listening to past music I loved (and still do...just don't get around to listening as much as I once did...like ALL DAY LONG and EVEN NIGHTS... with headphones on) and trying to pick the best ones that molded my being has been so awesome.

This artist really takes me back to the days of Coachman 4. This was a very unique gathering place in my small hometown with lots of music and dancing all night long.

Jerry Butler

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

"TUESDAY TUNES"

Today's Feature
The Guess Who
"Another artist that shaped my personality..."

Saturday, May 2, 2009

Our Precious Ginger

Asleep
Awake
She is such a blessing. We love you girl!!!