As soon as we said we are going to take a walk – They both jumped up and off we went!
They love their MORMOR – Swede for MOTHERSMOTHER!
They are really close to her – Cassidy always calling – texting – face time or zoom calls – every week.
Taylor joining in “HI MORMOR”!
“MORMOR – guess what”?
“MORMOR – I got a new book”!
“MORMOR – only 10 days until we see you”!
And so it goes week to week – MORMOR and the TWINS!
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Times you feel down – life is heavy – walk forward – your future awaits!
We always wanted to live near the beach – sand and water – for us – years went by – but now we are here!
Dreaming – living – waiting – keep the faith – ours came to be – where are you and yours?
HOPE LOVE FAMILY FRIENDS ALWAYS KEEP YOUR DREAMS ALIVE LIVE LIFE TO THE PLUS!
Blong hair – holding my hand as we walked up the street –
every morning for those early years –
I would take him and go to my parents house –
just him and me to see his grandma.
Troy has always had a heart of gold – never married –
but raised children not his own.
Today they all call him – still keep in touch with him.
He is a very special man!
He can construct and build anything – a house from the ground up!
Outdoors man – hunter – kind – gentle –
and a beard – a full beard!
A man you want on your side
covering your back
but also a man who would give the shirt off his very own back!
Wishing you my son – a happy birthday – the little guy with blond hair no more – a man all grown up – proud – my son.
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Our very first Christmas in our new home! Sharing some pictures! Keeping some memories.
A child was born – swaddled in clothes – the baby who changed the world – bringing joy to each and every one. Bringing light into a dark world. As Christians – we believe.
In the joy of this season – the first for us here – we had a dream – a dream to live near a beach – we have two – Ocean Isle Beach and Sunset Beach – keep positive thoughts – rejoice in your dreams!
In this season of joy to us and the world – giving is more important for us. We found a family of five.
Two little girls and one little boy and parents.
On Facebook – the mother asked if anyone had decorations they did not want – for they had none.
We had so many in storage – and had gone away from the green trees of lights and bulbs.
So – Sherry contacted her and we made arrangements to drop them off some 17 miles away.
When the mother thanked us through PM later – she said now they could decorate for the kids.
Asking is hard to do – giving is easy – tis the holiday season – tis the joy of giving.
We decorated early this year – to be able to enjoy it being our first time here.
In this first holiday year – Christmas caroling by Sherry and neighbors.
A golf cart ride around the neighborhood to see the houses all lighted up!
A neighborhood cocktail party and two we missed for other commitments.
Our first holidays here and already the joys of friends we have made and friends we have still to make.
All those years ago – a babe was born – we celebrate that birth in a Christian way.
We celebrate family – friends and those in need.
We celebrate a way for peace in the world and at home.
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My youngest son – Shawn – and wife – Trisha –
Both back home in NWPA
Where they grew up and we moved from.
The life time commitment
the lifetime of love
wedded – a lifetime ahead
blessings on their union
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
Asking – love – being together
one for the other
in Gods eyes
marriage!
Traveling – sharing love
building a life together
forming and expanding their lives
fun times
laughter
together!
Birthdays – another year passes
life has gone on –
the journey together –
happiness –
bonded in love.
What greater gift for one another!
Birthday wishes
family together
another year passes
but the family remains
time is but a passing moment upon moment
family is seconds with out end.
Being far away – but being close in hearts
distance but love bridges that gap.
Family – always family.
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The coincidence of birthdays –
HERS – 7 – 5 – 49
MINE – 5 – 7 – 49
MEANT TO BE – WIFE & SOULMATE
She is a 4 th. of July baby – we always celebrate with family –
As the Holiday – it seems we all can get together.
They all respect her – they all love her – honesty is her essential being
Ask either one who they admire – ask either one who they emulate
Ask either one WHY they followed her South –
They call her MOR MOR – Swede for Mother’s Mother –
There never is a time when you do not hear “MOR – MOR”
with the little ones
They follow her lead out of love and respect –
inspired by her –
Her compassion – her knowledge –
and leadership – passed down
” GRANDMA” !!!
Then the laughter and giggles –
always from the three oldest .
She is a true leader to many –
she is a inspiration to all –
She is a builder of dreams –
she is a builder of teams
She is known by all as ” MAMA BIRD ”
gathering her chicks under her wings.
Beautiful inside and outside – she leads –
Her MOTTO to family – friends – and team.
Leader she is – mother she is – soulmate –
all to me.
She is the oldest –
so much like her father –
Her laugh – her smile – her insight – her knowledge
Now the Patriarch of the family –
respected by all.
She brings forth a sense of humor –
A compassion for all
never a bad thought.
Always caring for others
That is her
That is my reason WHY !
For 32 plus years – friends –
get together’s – fun – laughter – singing
A celebration of life
For as long as we live
We live to celebrate life.
For years it has been getting together –
sharing memories –
Friend – that is who we are
Friendship – love – laughs – good times – through the years.
WISHING YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY
SHERRY LYNN OVERBECK FITZSIMMONS
7 – 5 – 19 Not another fourth of July birthday – but her special day.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY LOVE
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He quietly came down the carpeted stairs –
and walked softly over to me where I was writing my blog.
Bode – six years old – our only boy – five grand daughters!
“How many sleeps are left Papa – before you go away”? he asked.
You see – every morning when we stay with them – before 6 am. down he comes.
“Will you walk to the bus stop with me Papa”?
He started a week ago going to actual school twice a week.
Three days at home virtual learning!
Two sleeps I answered and yes I will walk with you!
” I LOVE YOU PAPA”!
The twins – Cassidy and Taylor – have been in virtual learning the entire time
Making the choice not to go back to school –
They are thriving and doing really well!
They both are in the basement only in different rooms –
they help each other out – Cassidy will always go to Taylor if she does not understand!
I had no idea what the glasses were for – but was told –
“They are BLUE GLASSES Papa – to protect your eyes from the screen on the chrome book”!
WOW – they look so old in them!
He told us he liked school – does not know how many are in his class –
Does not know how many boys or how many girls are in his class!
” But Papa , I am the fastest one in my class”!
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We traveled back to NVA to first watch our granddaughter play college soccer
at The University of Lynchburg!
We spent the night – Friday , standing in the rain to watch them play!
She scored a goal and they won 4 to 1!
We spent the next day hiking along the river in Lynchburg!
We left Sunday morning taking Sarah with us to Leesburg
Where she spent the night and then her mother and Ella picked her up!
We stayed here for the entire week – enjoying family times.
We had a ton of things to do –
Inspection – rotate tires – oil change
Clean up storage locker – take things back with us-
Arrange to have storage unit moved down to Ocean Isle Beach – N.C.
See some people to pick up some things –
and do our dentist appointments for cleaning and x-rays.
Our trip has almost come to a end –
SUNSET at Tammy and Marcus house!
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Going on to 15 years – supplementing our income – living life to the plus!
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We went to Lynchburg Va. to watch our grand daughter play soccer.
Our oldest daughter – her husband and the three grand daughters
all were there – the next day we went for a walk along the river.
We watched the game Friday night in the rain – Maddy scored a goal
And the next day – after her practice – went for a walk along the river.
The girls are tall – Sarah seems like she will be the tallest as she is only 14.
But – when we were home at our other daughters house-
Taylor who is only ten years old – is already 5′ 1/2″ tall!
I think she will be the tallest along with Bode.
Our walk lasted a couple hours
as we were going for a late lunch and a early dinner
We walked – a fun walk – a lot of laughter!
It was a fun afternoon – a break from the rain – warm enough when walking
to enjoy the time together.
LOVE!
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The letter was in the mail – it was from our son in law
We knew it was coming – he was forwarding some mail to us.
But – inside was a surprise – a letter from our six year old grand son BODE!
Because of how his birthday falls – his parents held him back .
Instead of being the youngest in his class – he now is the oldest.
The letter above is something I cherish – when we stayed with them
after we sold our house – every morning before 6 am.
Down the stairs he would come to their finished basement.
We had a bedroom – bathroom – living room – storage room and another living room!
He would climb up on my lap as I wrote my blog.
Papa – what are you writing about today? He would ask!
This was everyday – he would spend time with me – before he headed upstairs.
On the back of the letter – he drew a picture – a Su bmarine! LOL
He calls us both – using a type of zoom message system.
He tells us what he has been doing – or showing his latest toy.
This week – the week of 2-15-21 – as I write this blog ahead of time to post later
For the first time – he will get on the bus by himself – and go to school.
He needed it – as learning from home is just not for him.
So – for two days a week – he goes to school – the other three is virtual.
His sisters are doing all virtual as they love it and are doing good.
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1981 – was our first date – 16 months later – we married.
FRIENDS – then and still today – my best friend.
LOVE – forty years later – still love each other.
UNDERSTANDING AND RESPECT – she smiles – often – she laughs often –
She understands me – guides me – I get lost! lol
I respect her – guide when I am able –
She in turn respects my thoughts – cares and understandings.
ADMIRATION AND EQUALITY – two aspects that I have based my life on.
Both of these two are leaders – mother and daughter – SSC and QMND – The Juice Plus Company.
Home based business done over the internet – no inventory – just take a order – submit – everything
else is done by the company – they even collect the payment – 26 years in business- 21 countries. SOLID!
We – one year ago – had no thoughts of doing this – both are in our early ’70’s.
Things happen and change – roll with the flow – relocate – but still only a day away from family.
We have been busy – planning – buying furniture to be delivered – as we had sold all of ours!
Today we continue our journey – in a couple months we will celebrate 39 years of marriage.
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The first thing they wanted to do was walk the beach!
Now – wouldn’t you know it that it got cold and windy the day they arrived!
It was so warm the day before people were sitting on the beach and wading in the water!
So we pressed on and walked down and onto the beach.
The wind was the culprit – making it very cold.
Even Bode has enough even though he had no shoes on!
We walked to the next beach entrance and exited!
It was a very short walk – but they got to see just how close we are!
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And that night after the kids went to bed – we relaxed and watched a playoff game
We are all from Western New York
and were huge fans when Buffalo Bills made their four straight Super Bowls!
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In our life together – for going on almost 40 years –
we do everything together – we are best friends –
if no one is around – we still go on adventures together!
Our days are almost never planned – unless there are errands to run –
friends to meet to golf –
but other than that – we explore!
We are taking in everything we can until our new house is built!
We also are exploring the area where we will live –
And it is nothing to drive a hour or so to see something we have never seen!
We walk almost three miles a day –
we did back in NVA until it got cold!
But – here – the sun warms you up even though it is in the high 40’s!
Walking the beach is part of that three mile walk every day!
6/10 th of a mile and we are standing looking at the above!
A day in our life – we live each day as it comes!
Always active – even making a garbage trip to the dumpster a walk!
We also can walk the half mile to Walmart if we choose.
Living life to the plus one day at a time.
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We are blessed – we have a lot of friends – some older than the others –
And when you managed to meet up –
That makes a memory that you look back on and smile!
During our trip to Florida last Feb. we made a date to meet up with a couple of the oldest friends I have.
Freddie and Lynda and I go back to the ’70’s –
Fred and I graduated together so I guess that puts us back to the ’60’s!
When I introduced Sherry to them – they hit it off and you can tell
they still do!
Fred was one of my three best friends in H.S.
CAN YOU IMAGINE – all these years and still laughing
even if years go by and not seeing each other!
We have a core group of friends – those that we try to get together with several times a year.
We all lived near each other before we all moved South.
Except Mike and Carol who still live in the old hood!
Mike and Carol bought a house on the lake Chatauqua in Western New York
and invited us all for a long weekend.
They have extended the invitation once again for next Summer!
Boating – boating and more boating in their beautiful new boat
that fits all of us plus room to spare!
Old friends – new memories – fun – laugh – CAN YOU IMAGINE!
Bob is one of my three best friends from H.S. – he stayed at my house and me at his.
He ate dinner with us and I ate dinner with him.
We played sports together – and then – lost contact as he moved to N.H.
Later in life he remarried and we connected once more.
Now Sherry and Pam talk on the phone and we make plans of meeting up!
Which before we came South- we met up in Berkley Springs.
Pam had a misstep and injured her achilles
causing her to have surgery
So as right now – we do not know when we shall once again see them.
But friendships exist through time and miles – memories created –
CAN YOU IMAGINE!
We played volleyball in a league with them during the mid ’80’s!
We golfed with them all the time!
We watched their children grow up and they ours!
We went on vacations to North Myrtle Beach together!
And they are alwys in our minds – planning to get together.
They were the first to come to D.C. to explore!
CAN YOU IMAGINE!
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In this time – Day#58 of Sheltering –
The World turns regardless –
Try not to read the bad news – or listen to the negative
Give of yourself – food to the hungry – clothes to the poor.
Even though you see and hear all things –
filter them out – for it is up to you and me
To make this a better place.
In our time of silence – in our time of isolation –
Think how the normal is now the abnormal
and how to bring the sanity back into our lives’
The World turns regardless –
Put your faith into whatever you believe in
and make it a better place.
Positive thoughts – positive well being – positive actions
The news is full of the negative – channel it out
there are good things out there
We are humanity –
Give of yourself – help less fortunate –
Those in need – those that are hungry
donate time – collect food – and help deliver it.
Laughter – zooming – tic – tock – video – messaging
stay in touch – drive by honk your horn
Sunday streamed service
walk – ride a bike – say hello from a distance
Faith – hope -charity – love and kindness.
Sheltering Day# 58
The little ones depend on us –
“Now I lay myself down to sleep “-
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I love my country –
I cherish her
I believe in her
I love my family
I cherish my friends
I believe in my faith
I love our history together
I cherish both the mystery and gift of life
I believe in the present to become the future
I believe – I cherish – I love
Now – it is time to start healing
For we all have but one Country
Let us move forward – make amends
“OH SAY CAN YOU SEE – BY THE DAWNS EARLY LIGHT”
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I associate shopping at COSTCO as if you are driving
the Beltway around D.C. ! LOL
I mean you have to watch out – you have the slow ones-
who walk very slowly but in the middle of the aisle.
You look for a opening to get around them
And just as you see it –
from behind you comes some crazy cart pusher
and almost takes your elbow off as they speed by !
Then you come to intersections of aisles –
one to the right does not apply here –
first to push through
No SORRY’S
Not even a glance
Rudeness is a way of life in the aisles.
Then there are the ones who camp out at the FREE FOOD !
You know – those places where they give away free tastings!
You have the GUY who stands there eating
blocking everyone else
eating one at a time
until all is gone and HE moves on.
Doesn’t care and is immune to stares!
Not all is lost though
You do sometimes run into people
Like I was standing in line to check out
And this man and women walked up to the line
just to the right of me
I have this problem of not recognizing people
out of the environment I know them in
That is just crazy – because I know them.
He was dressed way different – no white shirt – tie
no white smock – dress pants – no black shiny shoes
But a Sweat shirt – baggy sweat pants not matching –
sandals – no socks !
Other words my HEART DOCTOR who I have seen
a dozen times or more these past six years!
He has worked with me – talked to me
he is my connection for life
Yet it was him who extended his hand and ask me
” How are you doing”?
It was him who saw me and spoke first.
I am so bad at that.
Then there are the old couples – shopping who do smile
who stop and wait
who are courteous
the ones you talk to
and they smile and talk back
And then I realize – COSTCO is a microcosm of that same Beltway drive
As the same diverse area we live
as the same state we live in
and the same country of the U.S.A.
There are some good – some bad – some in between
Life as we live it here
Life as we have it here
Not as bad as I thought
Pretty good
America – is and always has been great
Wouldn’t live anywhere else
Thank God my ancestors immigrated here
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I wonder where these people think they are right!
There are so many inconsiderate people out there driving.
They pass you on the right in turn lanes –
They pass you on the left and then cut in front of you
to take the exit!
They tail gate – they constantly blow their horns at other people
This scares you if you do not know what is going on!
Just a pet peeve with me!
Finally – after almost 40 years –
I started eating healthy!
My wife – Sherry – started me on the road to health.
She and I had gone to NBC for your health –
at the Washington DC convention center.
There she found what was to become our staple
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Being nice – being friendly – being polite – being helpful!
I post every day on social media and I write a blog everyday.
Three things I post everyday.
Good thoughts – smiles and laughter – positive thoughts!
I try to not post political – really hard not too!
My thought on that is my VOTE!
Making changes that way and peaceful protest –
writing letters and postcards.
But – my motto so to speak is above –
IT’S IMPORTANT TO BE NICE!
I LOVE MY WIFE – ALL THE DIFFERENT PERSONALITY’S!
Just a few of the things in my life – memories!
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Living life doing it my way is the theme to my everyday Blog!
As the above quotes –
LIVE ANYWAY – I take my days one at a time.
I came close to dying when I had my heart attack
A WIDOW MAKER they told me!
I looked at life different after that!
I cherish each sunrise and each sunset!
BE HONEST ANYWAY –
I guess this is the main reason I have no political party.
And I believe this has followed me my entire life.
It is hard to find honesty – and there are times I have not been.
But – my belief in God and forgiveness
Is the way I lead my life – thanks to my wife.
LOVE ANYWAY –
I try to follow this and it is hard to do.
I have many friends –
and I had to unfollow them on social media.
Not unfriend them
but the mean – unproven things were just too much for me.
But – I still LOVE them!
PLAY FAIR ANYWAY-
In games – life and living
I take this to heart
To me – it is how you play
not how you win.
I have always been that way –
I am competitive – but also fair.
If I lose – I lose
and come back again!
Life comes at you – how you handle it – says a lot about you.
My hope in this blog – is that it helps someone out there
that you can be loved – fair – honest and live anyway!
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AND SMILE!
We decided to tour San Francisco from the top deck of a BIG BUS !
So – we walked across the street from Pier 39 and that is where we boarded
after purchasing our tickets on Pier 39 !
We choose the top even though it was a wee bit cool
and still a little foggy – esp.the Bridge !
The BIG BUS was a on and off stop bus –
if you wanted too !
I think there were 15 or 16 stops !
But – we decided to just sit back and enjoy the whole city tour
and we even were going to ride across
THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE in the open air !!!!!!
We had a excellent tour guide who was born and raised –
IN SCOTLAND !!!! How about that !
And he new everything about San Francisco
even one time singing the Tony Bennet classic
” I LEFT MY HEART IN SAN FRANCISCO “
and he was rather good – in fact great !
It was hard to remember everything
or everyone he told us about
or that building or this building
Where it all started – The Peace and Love –
of the HIPPIE GENERATION
of which I am proud to say
I was part of even though
my long hair was curly
LIKE CARROT TOP !!!! LOL
So many memories of that generation
PEACE BROTHERS AND SISTERS ! And ” LOVE ” !!!
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Crossing Golden Gate Bridge
in the fog from the open top deck !
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We are now gone from our home –
and have set up a base camp
at our youngest daughters & husbands home!
It is a rather large neighborhood – with large homesites
and really spread out!
Lots and lots of flowers – landscaped -fenced in.
Beautiful sunrise and no one out and about!
My spot now to sip my coffee in the morning – the Sun rises from the rear
The gate to the back yard – kids playing – riding bikes – scooters
A happy place this is – also very quiet outside
you hear and see lots of birds and from behind the woods – Cows!
My coffee and my new spot to sip and watch – but – watching is difficult
as you very seldom see anyone!
The back yard patio and gazebo – two fire pits and PURPLE MARTINS!
The neighbor has a birdhouse for PURPLE MARTINS!
And you watch them fly – dive and swoop around – chasing insects!
A rainbow – with no rain – rabbits and beyond the tree line –
pasture & cows and tractor working the fields.
Peaceful noises in early evenings.
Every yard of every house is fenced in – some like these
and some with the black wrought iron fence.
All yards manicured – a couple they mow their own –
but I see landscapers here daily mowing lawns.
We have moved on –
to a quiet place with the grand kids & their parents.
Laughter and love – peace of mind
peace in the heart
and peace in the soul!
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and the grand kids – well they capture my heart.
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In 1982 – June 25th. we were married – each for the second time.
We had dated for a year and half.
We were engaged the previous December at Christmas.
Our journey was to begin – and now – soon to be 38 years!
As we grow older – the kids are still kids to me.
That is what I call all four.
Troy can build a house from the ground up –
Shawn is a ranked pool player in the USA & Canada
Shawn has his own energy company – across Pa.
Doing audits and energized for the elderly & low income.
All through the state and power companies.
Troy runs the crews.
Both are kind – caring and live back in North West Pa.
Very proud of these two.
Shawn is married to Trisha – he has two sons
Ryan and Dylan
Troy has no children of his own
but is loved by the children of his ex.
Debby is a Qualified National Marketing Director
for the Juice Plus Company.
Living the dream and living the life of health & nutrition
Debby is married to Michael
and they have three daughters
Maddy – Ella and Sarah
Tammy is also into health and nutrition
as a Sales Coordinator for the Juice Plus Company
along with her own Upscale Consignment store for children
She is married to Marcus and they have three children
The twins Cassidy and Taylor
and the only boy – Bode.
We are happy – after all these years
soon it will be year number 38!
To my wife Sherry – Happy Anniversary
To our children – thank you for seeing us through the tough times
combining all of us together
and being there when we need you.
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I started to mow yesterday – and I have always mowed my two neighbors lawns.
He came out and I shut the mower down.
I have know him for almost 14 years
He has been going through hard times the last three years.
You see – Dexter has Cancer – he is young – early 40’s.
He sometimes rides his bike on the same trails as we walk.
He told me Susie had told him we sold our house.
Susie lives between us and I mow her lawn also.
He said it is hard to believe that soon there will be
No more Sherry and Tom – to talk to.
He has gone through a bone marrow transplant.
He is in pain a lot of times now with his back.
He has not worked in three years and is on total disability.
We sometimes send food over – he does not have much and is on a limited income.
He has always watched our home when we are away –
carefully attending the Tower Gardens.
Even before he became ill and the Chemo has eaten away at him
We would talk on the front porch or stand and talk out front
He has our code to the garage door
when we are away he checks and makes sure everything is okay
I started doing that after we had gone away
and had a major water leak that destroyed
our first level wood floors – causing us to replace 800 some feet
because we could no longer match the thickness.
Dexter is my friend – trusted neighbor – we talk
we laugh – I help him out –
Dexter is African – American.
DEXTER IS MY NEIGHBOR & FRIEND
BLACK LIVES MATTER
Going to miss him.
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They say – you can count your friends on one hand – true friends
then you are blessed!
They also say – know not to discuss politics – religion –
but to make memories – laugh – hug – shake hands –
For true friends are rare
Keep them close – cherish them – love them
Friends can and should be for life.
Stories are told – memories are kept –
pictures cherished
life is living and living is life.
Yes – through the years – you stay in contact –
once neighbors – now apart by hundreds of miles
Yet – Happy hour Friday nights
Hours together again
FRIENDS LAUGHTER LIFE BLESSED
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ALWAYS FRIENDS ALWAYS LAUGHTER ALWAYS BLESSED
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They all called her “MARY”
but to me she was “MOM”!
Everyone would drive by that front porch on main street
Roll their window down –
Wave and say “HI MARY”!
Beeping their horns.
I would ask “Who was that”?
“Oh – just someone” she would reply.
They all knew her – and my sisters and brothers friends
Well – after they were gone – they would still stop in.
Same with mine!
She was almost 98 when she passed
But she still was tough as nails!
I loved her – but more than that –
I respected her – calm – cool and collect.
Aunt Mary – Mom – Mary –
all the same to me.
It had rained for many days back in the mid ’50’s.
She told me – “Tommy – don’t go near the water”!
You see – before the dike system was upgraded
our little town of Eldred Pa. would almost flood whenever
we had major rain – and this was one of them.
Most times – not major like in ’42.
But one or two feet of water standing on main street!
This time it was different – there was a lot of water –
and off I went – eventually ending up by the main street water
where I was told not to go!
I guess I can say I have always been a little independent
I am careful – I think before I walk – leap or run!
But this day I thought “NO ONE WILL KNOW”!
That is – out of the blue a photo was taken –
By a man who worked for the area newspaper!
Of a young man who had made a raft and was making
his way down main street –
AND THERE I WAS WATCHING HIM!
Yes – that is me – standing in the water on main street flood!
Exactly where I was told not to go!
WHO WOULD OF THOUGHT!
Mary – Mom – Aunt Mary was small –
cool – calm and collect –
She ruled the house – one day she chased me –
all over the back yard –
until I made it to the front porch and crawled under.
As far back as I could go.
She and my sister coaxed me out-
“This is gonna hurt me more than you” she said.
Don’t believe that!
That day it rained and then the next when the morning paper came
and there I was being where I was not suppose to be!
I admitted it and she smiled –
Mary – Mom – Aunt Mary
Cool – calm & collect
“Tommy – this is going to hurt me more than you”
Don’t believe that!
I sure do miss her – Mommy.
Sherry and Tom
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Everyday – I try to bring smiles and good thoughts to people
Friends that I have on face book!
I post daily and I also blog daily!
My day begins at 5:00 am. !
First cup of coffee – second after the paper comes!
I feel that by doing this – at least there is some positive
feelings and thoughts to get the day started!
Sherry and our grand daughter – together with BUZZ LIGHT YEAR!
We got to spend a quality week with Ella!
And here at Disney Springs!
She has flown back home –
But I still glance down to the floor
seeing in my mind – the soccer ball laying there!
But the thought is not sad -but grateful!
We got to spend 10 days with her! LOVE IT!
We have plans – to visit a friend – for as I write this
We still are in Florida!
I schedule this blog weeks out
I write every day and sometimes
three or four spring forth
I see stories so when I see them I write!
So much wasted time – time that is running out.
But time that also is on my side for a while
at least I hope!
Good thoughts and smiles!
Smiles – laughing – a right frame of minds
letting the sunshine into your heart!
Feeling good –
For the news is filled with unpleasant thoughts!
News papers -TV news – radio –
The real World – well – it is hard – it sometimes is evil
but – Do not give up – go forth –
help – love – protect –
believe in yourself –
make a difference!
Yes – today I share good thoughts and smiles
That is how I choose to live my life!
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Peace be with you!
All those years ago –
I am guessing 1988 or 1989 –
We – Sherry and myself – started playing volleyball in a 16 team league.
This was not your typical back yard game –
but you had better be ready –
Or you would get smashed in the face with a spike !
It was Co – Ed – and almost everyone was good –
A lot played in tournaments in NYS – Pa. and surrounding states.
This past three days – our friends of old – spent their long weekend with us.
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We were known as ” THE BEACH CLUB ”
fitting because we all took our vacations to what ever beach we loved.
Ours – Sherry and myself – was the Outer Banks since 1981 !
Steve and Elaine Starks – from Portville N.Y. – came for a visit-
And – after all these years – still are playing volleyball !
Although those years are past for us – we still get together – play golf –
Play cards ( last night we played a card game called GOLF)
And explore the NVA – DC area –
we have taken them almost everywhere the past twenty years !
Our LOVE of life has stretched for over 32 years –
Vacations to Myrtle Beach – graduations – birthdays and holidays.
And always a get together when we visited back home
Along with playing golf at our favorite courses when we lived there.
Friendships that last years and years –
Even though distance is between us –
The excitement of those times we are together –
Enhances the fun – the GALS vs. GUYS –
And sometimes – it is us vs.them – as in Elaine and I –
Steve and Sherry – last time they beat us good !
The years go by – we remain friends –
there is a group of us –
Four couples – SWNY – NVA – Va. BEACH – & Wilmington N.C. –
Who stay in touch – plan golf – and visit – play cards – sing a little –
Have a shot or two of fireball –
And Laugh –
That is who we are – PAST MEMBERS OF THE BEACH CLUB !
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Lets hope and pray for a better World –
Lets share kindness – love and gratitude.
Let 2020 be the year – the year to welcome into our lives
a better understanding – a understanding of human kind
A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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My blogs each day are for the most part a POSITIVE in a very Negative news day !
My criteria – follows three rules of thought for me.
One – share a smile ! Two – share a good feeling ! Three – be POSITIVE !
I could be a bit normal – but – I guess I am not – however – I see normal !
I see stories – I ask questions – I write them down – I memorize them.
I live each day as it will be my last –
I plan ahead – I organize – I DREAM !
I call it ” LIVING LIFE TO THE PLUS ” one day at a time !
George Carlin –
one of my favorites – always thought provoking –
He told a lot of truth – and made me think !
I could write on POLITICS each and every day –
endless – but I choose not to.
Instead – I look for gratitude –
I see rights and wrongs
I yearn for peace
And I look upward for guidance
I hope this explains my reasons for blogging –
my innermost thoughts.
Blogging is a way of reaching out –
extending thoughts and pleasant ideas.
To make a difference for one day in your life –
to be happy .
Sit back – grab a drink –
mine is coffee –
and just enjoy a moment to feel good before your day starts.
Then at the end of the day –
be reminded –
that in this blog – there is peace.
My three rules –
why I write each day !
Thank you and go in peace.
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As we get older – we seem to become more set in our ways!
However – I am from perhaps the most vivid generation to ever exist!
THE 60’s – growing up in both turmoil and a revolution of –
PEACE – LOVE and COLORS!
Of all human life!
We had new music – and new Icons – JFK – MLK – and not so liked –
RMN – on the political horizon.
This was the era of PEACE- LOVE and HOPE –
But also of Guns – Protests – Marches and death.
And – the outcome – my generation won against the above.
War came to a end – the peace sign prevailed –
All colors were accepted by majority –
And RMN who was on the horizon –
was sent packing in disgrace in the 70’s.
The Hippies eventually for the most part – became mainstream
And today – they still flash those Peace signs –
They are older now – walking slowly –
They have experience and growth
They are still teaching generations to Love –
And once again – are standing – standing for democracy.
Now known as also Baby Boomers – casting a eye at the Capital.
Putting back on those tie dyed shirts in their minds.
We had become somewhat “Silent”
But – “WE” are moving once again –
As it was in the 60’s – turmoil has once again raised it’s ugly head.
A generation that lead the nation with protest out of a war
no one wanted –
A generation that evolved with human kind in mind
A generation that promotes Peace – Love & kindness
Yes – we are old – we are set in our ways
We are not entitled – we are not elite –
WE ARE WE – a product of the ’60’s –
As it was said by a Nation at war in the 40’s
You have awoken a sleeping giant –
A giant that walked the streets in the 60’s
One who promotes Love – Peace –
And in my case – God – Family and Church.
We stand together – as one –
We work behind the scenes to promote humankind
And justice for all is prevailing
You see – all those years ago
We helped usher in a new dawn
And we still to this day
Believe in Peace – Hope – Love
and in our case
Family- Church- Country and that peace sign.
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Working toward next year
Cleaning the TOILET!
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In 1999 – we took a chance – and we both transferred from SWNY state to NVA with the company we had worked for – taking all of our time and benefits with us. It was to us a Leap Of Faith – leaving behind security and friends and family.
But – excitement also was in the air – we left our little church behind – put our faith in God’s hands – and ventured South – from rural farm – country – to city life – right smack in the middle of Alexandria Va. A town of less than a thousand to a city of more than a million. ( D.C. ) area.
We searched for eight years – almost every Lutheran church in the area – finally finding Community Lutheran Church in Sterling Va. This was the church our daughter – Tammy – married Marcus in and was his home church and that of his family. We had found a home.
It has now been twelve plus years – and even though the storm has ceased – we find comfort in walking through those doors – open arms and friends. Truly a Community !
In today’s World – our faith provides us with comfort – and also the outreach in the community. We saw this 12 years ago – and it is us. When we left – we did not know where we would worship – but it is here – all are welcome – service to the community and other religions – all faiths – we found a home among the brewing clouds – just as today the clouds are around – we maintain our faith and our church.
And we are able to share that with the next generation – after all – that is but one facet of life – the here and now – #livinglifetotheplus – kids are free – free to see the community of church.
Family – friends – storms may brew – but life together forms a bond – one that comes together in our new life so far away from back home – we found a new home – Community Lutheran Church – Sterling Va.
I hope this gives insight into dramatic moves – ones that up root your lives – ones that cause you to search and find your new roots – God Bless !
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