Confessions of a Grandma

I have re-adjusted my computer table so that I can look out the window.  I don’t know if that will work out.  I can see a clear blue sky and palms waving in the wind.  I have not gotten much writing done at all. Yesterday was warm, but so, so windy.  I worked for a bit on my quilting project and made a trip to the library to restock my reading supply. We joined some friends for salad and pizza supper and that was fun. There was an article in a recent AARP magazine about healthy habits.  These included: socialize spend time out doors take a nap have sex eat chocolate drink a glass of wine or a bottle of beer. I guess that our Florida lifestyle is a pretty healthy one for us then.  I try to work all those things into my week. I can’t say I am missing the VT winters.  The romance of huddling by the fire while a Nor’easter batters the outside only lasts a short time.

We have had another fun visit with Mike's sister and brother-in-law.  It went by so fast, though.  A lot of good food, good drink, good company and general relaxing.  I remember how much we loved a winter vacation when we were working and had reached a point where we could afford to do it--just gave us hope that winter would end eventually; gave us something to look forward to and then to remember during those distressing late spring snow storms.  Good company and sharing good times make me happy. The landscapers came yesterday and planted a new orange tree in the backyard.  It is full of blossoms and smells absolutely wonderful.  That makes me happy.  I haven't heard much lately about the concern for bees dying, but there certainly are honey bees buzzing around the orange blossoms.  I hope that is a good sign. Doesn't the world just cry out for a good sign or two right now?  We watched the news about Japan and earthquakes and tsunamis an...