The Warrior and Piglet

My two dogs have been my greatest gift of unconditional love and companionship.  They have been patient when I am too tired to take them out for their walks. They have been the ones who have sat with me when I was in my darkest hours.  They have nuzzled me when I felt lonely.  They love going out and having adventures with me.  I love that they are so happy to see me when I come home from wherever I may be.  They are beautiful and strong animals.  Both my girls are very protective, especially the larger of the two.  My beautiful warrior and piglet, how I love you, both, so much!!  I am grateful that the Lord led me to you for adoption. I love you my spoiled little brats!!

Paige and Maggie

(My girls, a definite gift from the Lord)

 

 

 

Dia de las Madres

It is the day after Mother's Day, but I believe everyday is Mother's Day.  So I am posting this entry to honor my mother.  My mother was a beautiful woman in every sense of the word.  I miss her very much.  I was 18 years old when she was taken from us.  She died from a brain aneurysm, she was 41 years old.  When someone loses a mother it leaves such an opened wound.  There was so much I would have loved to share with her.  She was an extremely wise woman and spoke to us in proverbs of life.  She was a talented seamstress, crafter, cook, listener, and she had exquisite taste.  My mother was also the neighborhood barber.  She was admired by many people, she was very beautiful, but she didn't see herself that way.  My mother loved current events including politics and wanted to become a nun when she was younger.  My mother was also a talented dancer, too bad I did not inherit that gene, but my younger sister did. 

My mother had a beautiful and compassionate spirit, but she was no fool, and even in her stillness she demanded respect.  I used to love and listen to my mother make her famous flour tortillas, every morning.  That is what would wake me up, was the rolling pin hitting the countertop as she rolled out the dough.  It was a soothing and safe rhythm.  I miss her willing spirit to help those less fortunate, her heart was always so giving.  My mother could make a dollar stretch, and she also was very savvy in saving too.  She taught me when I started to date to carry a 20.00 bill in case I need to call a taxi cab, you know I will continue that practice, if, I decide to date again. 

My mother had a fantastic laugh, I believe I did inherit that from her.  She learned to accept my warped sense of humor and even though she didn't like Monty Python or Benny Hill, I did catch her on occasion watching these shows.  My mother introduced me to Vincente Fernandez and the Beatles.  My mother loved Mexican soap operas, and she also loved the "Guiding Light."  My mother volunteered to help in our school functions and she was a lousy volleyball player,but she tried.  That is another gene I believe I inherited from her, never give up. 

I could go on and on about my mother, she was not perfect, but she believed in excellence.  My mother was very protective of us, but not overbearing.  She allowed my other siblings and me to explore, learn, become who we were to become.  My mother was extremely intelligent and encouraged us to never stop learning, and to enjoy the simplicity of life.  She did not care for the gadgets or lifestyle others wanted to impose on her.  She didn't care about such frivolousness.  I believe I am so much like her in more ways than I realized, and I am honored and glad!

Thank you, Juliana, for being my mom.  Thank you, Father, for giving her to me, if only for a short time.  Happy Mother's Day, MOM!! I love you and miss you everyday.

My beautiful mother, Juliana

 



Bette Midler, "My Mother's Eyes"

 

 



Floods and Hugh Grant

Last night as I was getting ready to go off to work, which I was actually ahead of time.  I walked over to unplug my cell phone in my bedroom and as I was walking I heard squish, squish, squish.  My bedroom was flooded.  AUGH!!  I called the maintenance office.  Anyways, the water was taken care of last night.  I did get to work and my son called me to inform me that my bedroom was flooded again.  Needless to say the apartment management called the cleaning company, and again they came out and extracted the water, cleaned the carpet and sprayed some kind of mildew preventative.  So, as I am writing this entry I am listening to the massive fan that is in my bedroom drying the carpet. 

I tried not to stress over the situation, not much could be done.  Unfortunately, it will be raining for the next couple of days.  I hope I do not flood again.  The maintenance man grated the landscaping outside my window hoping they would not have water come into my apartment.  Also, I was informed that they were going to install some kind of drainage in all the apartments.

So, with all that said, you are probably wondering where does Hugh Grant come into play in this entry.  Well, I will tell you. I was looking for a movie to cheer me up.  After some searching and realizing I may have watched "Pride and Prejudice" for the millionth time.  I wanted to watch something  I had not watched in a while, and finally picked the movie, "Love Actually."  It was what I needed to see.  I laughed, cried and just had a big smile on my face.  I love Hugh Grant in this movie, and there is a scene in the movie that just had me smiling and giggling because he was just so cute!  If you have not seen this movie I highly recommend it!  Though, I must warn you, this movie is not for the kiddos!  Anyways, I am adding the memorable clip of Mr. Grant to this entry.  I hope it brings a smile to your face too!

Now, as I see the dark clouds coming in the horizon.  I know all will be alright with the rain.  As long as I do not see an arc with two of every kind of animal floating by.  It will all be good, I hope. . . .

Hugh Grant's cutest scene in "Love Actually"

 

 

P.S.  If ever I meet a man, I hope he has these kind of moves.  : )  Just saying . . . .

 





Rain Dance

Ed Sheeran, "Thinking Out Loud"

 

What can I say.  First, I love this song and second, I enjoy this video.  A little housework, music and a small frivolous entry.  And why not?!  It is raining outside and I needed a little break.

 



KENTUCKY DERBY 2015

The Kentucky Derby, now that would be something to see and experience.  I am not a race horse fanatic, but I do so love to watch these animals race for that monumental win.  There is something about seeing these horses fly by for that one chance of glory.  I think as people we all feel that too.  That one moment in life that makes all the hard work worth while.  Maybe, one day I will have the opportunity to see a live Kentucky Derby race.  And if I never see a live Kentucky Derby I believe that the horses in heaven will not only run like the wind, but fly with it too. Hoping the best for that one horse to grab its glory and the Run for the Roses.

 

Dan Fogelberg, "Run for the Roses"

 



11:55 pm

It is 11:55 pm.  I am still winding down from work.  I had a bit of an adventure earlier this morning, I had to go to the ER because of a headache and my blood pressure was sky high.  I did drive myself, but I was scared.  All I could think about was that I did not want another aneurysm.  It was strange being taken care of by the people who one works with, and all I have to say is that these people are top notch!!  Everything did turn out okay, and I had another CT scan of my brain and no aneurysms.  So, needless to say I will be seeing my doctor soon and try to figure out what the heck is going on.  I guess I will have to live with this for the rest of my life.  Unfortunately, I am slowly noticing that I am withdrawing from going forward in my social life, not with my friends, but meeting someone.  I cannot put someone through all the menusha of my brain.  So, I decided to close my dating profile.  I just can't do this, I just don't want to.  Besides, it has forced me to organize my papers and I will be drawing and possibly painting again.  I have to accept the fact that I may not meet someone.  I believe I will be okay with that.  Anyways . . . why is it my entries always turn out to be some kind of relationship thing.  I mean really!!  : )

Anyways . . . I will sign off for now.  I am starting to get sleepy.  I hope you enjoy your Saturday, because the 1st day of May is done and it is now 12:14 am, the 2nd day of May. 

Passenger "Little Lights"

Head Song

Do you ever just have a song that just replays over and over in your head.  It could be a little maddening.  The last several weeks I have been humming The Raspberries song, "Go all the way."   I mean really.  I am at work and I am just singing this song.  Thank God that everyone at work is busy.  There is really no particular reason why I am singing this particular tune, only that my son has the CD from the "Guardians of the Galaxy" movie.  It you haven't noticed music plays a big part in my life.  Television is really not a option unless it is cooking and do it yourselves shows, but alas I am not a big fan of cooking and I no longer have a house.  So, listening to music is my favorite pastime.  I enjoy listening to the tunes from the 40's to the present.  I am not a fan of rap, but there are SOME tunes I do like. Mind you, I am not familiar with many musicians, but if I hear something I like there goes my research.

Anyways, with that said.  You already know that I will be posting, The Raspberries, "Go All the Way" video.  And why not?!  I might as well share this fantastic tune with you, it may be your song of the week and you may be humming or singing this song wherever you may be!  ENJOY!!

 

The Raspberries, "Go All the Way"

 

 



Friendship with benefits

Not too long ago I had a "man" tell me that he would like to be friends and we could do things together, but there was a condition.  Because he was a "man" he would want to be intimate at times. A friendship with benefits, WOW, what a concept!!  I remember sitting across from this "man" and thinking to myself, "I have never had anyone offer their friendship with any conditions."  Of course, I did turn him down, and we are not friends. 

Mind you, it would have been nice to have had this "man" as a friend.  I think if the sex part did not play into account, we would have been "great friends."  Then I remembered the movie, "When Harry met Sally."  The conversation where Harry tells Sally that men could never be friends with women, because the sex part would always be an issue.

Anyways . . .

Why am I writing about this, well because when I am doing chores I think about some unusual things that have happened in my life.  It is funny, and I also realized that this "man" had shared with me that he never has sex with his "female friends."  Yeah right . . . . . .  Well, now that I had my chuckle I will get back to my laundry.  Maybe, I will think of something else that has happened in my life.  I could use another chuckle.   : )

 

 

"When Harry met Sally"

Birthday Wishes

Happy Birthday, to my son Nathaniel!!
 

 

You were two years old when I first met you.  We were sitting in a front porch swing after visiting with you for awhile.  You looked up at me and had such a sweet smile, and when you put your little hand over my hand, I was smitten.  You have brought joy into my life and helped me know how it feels to be a mother.  I finally understood about the sacrifices that a parent makes for her children.  Well worth the sacrifices.  Every mother still sees her child as a small vulnerable being, but you are a young man now.  I pray that God will give you favor in your life.  I pray that God will use you greatly.  I give thanks to the Lord for allowing me to have you in my life.  Happy Birthday, Nathaniel!!  Blessing on this day and blessings always.  Love you very much, Mom.

 

Perry Como, "Catch a Falling Star"

 

 

 

 

Fast Car

Aside from working nights, I am grateful I can get in my mom mobile and take my drives to wherever.  It is a very therapeutic thing for me to do.  I have found the most unique places and have met some pretty interesting people.  I have found towns that are just too quaint and a coffee shop that makes the best cold mocha coffees.  I have driven to some unknowns only to find another way to get to Denver.  I have driven by or stopped  by old abandoned buildings.  I have watched buffalo graze and run in the plains.  These are the things I have the opportunity to see and enjoy.  Sometimes I am alone, and other times I am accompanied by my son or friends.  I am so ever grateful to experience the simplicity of life.  So ever grateful . . . . Amen. 

Tracy Chapman, "Fast Car"

 

 

Touched so gently

I have been listening to Pink's song, "Glitter in the Air."  I have posted this song and video before, but I have been playing this song quite a bit lately, especially, when I am out for my drives.  The replay button is starting to show some wear and tear.  Anyhow.  There is a line in this song that goes, "have you ever been, touched so gently, you had to cry."  I remember a moment like that.  I was with Mr. Stone; we were holding each other and kissing.  There was a point in that kiss where I felt one with him, as if nothing else in the room was in existence, not even the Christmas music playing in the background.  I do reminisce about Mr. Stone every once in awhile.  It was a somewhat rough day today, and listening to this song did not help matters more.  I am doing well, but I have to admit that I do think about Mr. Stone, we did have a lot of fun!  I miss his energy and how I felt when I was with him.  It was nice.  So, now that I have shared this moment in time with you,  I just might buy a bottle of glitter and experience how that feels.  You know, "Throw a fist full of glitter in the air."

Pink, "Glitter in the Air"