Smile while passing people – exchange words and greetings – make a difference in your life and those you do not know.
Distance and life keep us apart – but love and hearts keep us close.
Papa’s World – happiness – kindness – believe in yourself!
The gift of giving
Papa’s World – Things of life!
Giving to those who have less – church – love peace and happiness are what we strive for in our lives!
Family – far away but never forgotten – always looking toward visits – love – smiles and humor!
Laugh – it makes for a good day! Smile – it is free!
Friendships are enduring – over time and far away places!
Friends can be forever!
Listen to those who are aged – listen to those who are young and innocent.
Listen – talk less and strive to understand!
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THINGS OF LIFE!
Papa’s World – Being thankful – humor and smiles!
Our lives have been full of dirt paths – always exploring – always finding new things and adventures!
I live for the day – making tomorrow adventure filled and memories – blessed to be here – and always searching for new adventures!
Bring humor – life needs it – making funny memories!
I start every morning the same way – a cup of coffee – smelling the roasted flavor – life at its best!
I need to look no further than the mirror – but It is my passion – no mater how many trees I hit! LOL
THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE! LOL
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PAPA’S WORLD – BEING THANKFUL HUMOR AND SMILES!!!!
Papa’s World – Today is a new day!
At this point in our lives –
we look forward to understanding others-
as much as we can.
The world of today is filled with so many ups and downs –
But – we try to stay neutral –
Helping out as best we can –
Staying calm in a sea of humanity.
“WE RISE BY LIFTING OTHERS”!
Family – friends – neighbors – community –
All have an effect on our outlooks of life.
Social media –
I try not to let that bother me –
even though I do not understand some people’s craziness!
Hatred has a way of burning the pages.
But – we tend to stay the course –
Giving – Kindness – Smiles – Helping –
I would much rather do that –
Then, I want to remit –
to all the awful stuff people are posting.
LIFE IS TOO SHORT – BEING SENIOR IS EVEN SHORTER!
Every day we awake –
is a new day to make a small difference.
I hope this blog helps others to think of better times –
and try to make each day a better life-
for those less fortunate,
A kind gesture – a helpful hand –
A smile or comment of Have a great day!
Open a door or hold a door.
It doesn’t have to be much –
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PAPA’S WORLD – TODAY IS A NEW DAY!!!!!!
Papa’s World – After all those years – dreams – the good life!
Oh – okay – it is not that bad! LOL! But a little humor is needed in day-by-day life!
In raising our family – to us, vacation meant “BEACH” – Sun – Sand and Ocean!
I always said while at the beach – “I WANT TO RETIRE AND SELL HOTDOGS ON THE BEACH”!
Well – we retired – all be it in NVA – and that was going to be it – UNTIL ——
Our lifeline was slipping away after the 401K took a hit – over 30% DOWN.
The UPSIDE – the housing market took off – real estate was booming –
IT WAS TIME TO LIST AND SELL OUR DREAM RETIREMENT HOUSE –
and move out of the costly NVA-Loundon County area.
SO WE SOLD – moved in with family for four months –
And then loaded up and went South – to S.C.
To be exact – North Myrtle Beach – and started a search just where we wanted to settle down!
But – the big BUT – in our price range we could not find anything that did not require updating!
In giving – unexpected returns come back – by chance – we stumbled into a new development –
We have always shared what we have – volunteering our services –
Giving what we can – not expecting anything in return –
But – this opportunity came to us – a woman that day had asked for a return of her deposit –
on a lot eight miles from the border of N.C. and S.C. – in Cameron Woods Community –
Ocean Isle Beach, N.C.
As soon as Sherry walked into the model – she loved it – and as soon as we visited the lot –
We put a deposit on it – we had found our new home to be built –
And it was going to cost us less than if we were to buy one already built!
We now had that dream I had of beach living without the hotdogs – being close to two beaches –
and our other dream was to be able to golf – at reasonable prices!
We could purchase what is called FIRST TEE CARDS –
Which give reduce rates on over 50 courses –
a majority of them within 15 to 30 minutes of where we were to build!
This is our story on how we got here – call it luck – good fortune – I call it BLESSED!
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PAPA’s WORLD – AFTER ALL THOSEYEARS – DREAMS – THE GOOD LIFE!
Papa’s World – In pictures – our life – memories!
This is so true – that is me!
While I am up by 5am. – I am in bed by 8:30 PM.
That is just my natural clock – when I am tired – I go to bed –
And every morning – I wake up –
Have been that way all my life! LOL
We chose to move here in 2020 – the Pandemic made this place look almost deserted and it was.
We often came here to walk around and no one was here!
The stores were open – I felt so bad for them.
Today – it is different – and those stores that survived – are doing well.
Just one part of our life – living life to the plus!
Sherry has been twice – me once to Ohau –
I would like to add the BIG ISLAND to my bucket list and so would she!
Travel the world since we have been married.
Me – my niece and my brother – sad – I am the only one left – But I have memories of both!
On this day – 6-25-1982 – Sherry and I were married – the second time for both of us.
I had two sons and she had two daughters –
My sons – I had on weekends –
I raised her daughters –
Today – my sons are still back in Pa. while her daughters remain in NVA.
We have created many memories with all of them!
We choose to make our life-giving when possible- helping and being there for whoever needs us!
Steve and Diane – neighbors in our community – and we found out they are from WNY as we are –
and they have a summer cottage on Rushford Lake –
They go to Olean – Cuba and Portville –
All the places we lived and raised our family!
SMALL WORLD!
As we head into the sunset of our life together – we have created many memories and plan to create more!
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PAPA’S WORLD – IN PICTURES – LIFE AND MEMORIES!
Papa’s World – All things good!
Look to your inner self – care for yourself – share good thoughts and smiles – it is free!
So true – we had one on the corner by the Firehall!
Wise thoughts – live your life – and I live mine ONE DAY AT A TIME! LIVE LIFE TO THE PLUS!
Have a good sense of humor – golf is so frustrating! LOL
Live life as you can and do what you can – a lot of it is free to give – hugs- smiles- thank yous!
Be the example – lead the way – be kind – generous – helpful – give a hand! Enjoy life and spread generosity.
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PAPA’S WORLD – ALL THINGS GOOD – LIVING LIFE TO THE PLUS – ONE DAY AT A TIME!
Papa’s World – A NEW YEAR begins – from us to you!
As we embark on a new year – we give thanks for the past year. And thankfulness to the beginning of yet a new year.
Let us begin a new year for equality – love – peace, and prosperity.
Bringing humor into the new year!
Gatherings and celebrations of family and friends!
At the end of each day – I am thankful – living life one day at a time!
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Papa’s World – A NEW YEAR BEGINS – FROM US TO YOU!
Papa’s World – Living life to the plus – one day at a time!
Each day we are thankful – for where we live – how we live and what we live for – for us it is giving what we can.
Bring good things to this blog – thoughts- helping where we can – being a good neighbor – living life one day at a time.
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Papa’s World – Feeling good – Helping others – pass it on!
What makes me feel good is either doing a kind act or passing on to another a kindness done for me!
And it does not take a lot – opening a door – waiting for someone to walk by!
My wife and I often clean out our closets and head to goodwill or habitat for humanity.
Giving what we can at church and also on on special occasions.
Smiles – kindness – gratitude- blessings – helping others – our lives!
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PAPA’S WORLD – FEELING GOOD – HELPING OTHERS – PASS IT ON!!!!
Papa’s World – Kindness to be remembered by!
A gesture – “HELLO” – a wave – a “SMILE” – holding the door – a greeting – all are FREE!
Helping out – good neighbor – watching over others!
All of this is at no cost – acts of kindness and you will be remembered!
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Many acts will not go unnoticed – giving freely your time and effort –
Live life – greet others and share your smiles!
PAPA’S WORLD – KINDNESS TO BE REMEMBERED BY! HGD!!!!
Papa’s World – From us to you – wishing a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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.
Thanks for reading – thanks for following – thanks for being a part of my life and this blog.
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Papas World – Salvation Army – Link – Food – Give!
In these days – make your path one of giving.
Can you deliver food from your food pantry or church?
It is coming to the weekend –
People are running out of food
The little ones – the children – oft times –
the only food they have come from school provided lunches.
In our area – schools are still providing that lunch during the week.
BUT THE WEEKEND LOOMS!
Sometimes – you just look around and it is alright to sit and reflect
have your coffee – a beer – a drink – zoom with friends
maintain your life as well as you can
when you can not hug a loved one
Sometimes – the MIND needs comfort!
Take those extra clothes to a charity – a place for hope for those in need.
Salvation Army – Goodwill – area drops for the needy.
I do not need to let them collect on the chair in the corner.
Give what you can – and let thanks come that you do not need.
The World needs us now – as good – kind and giving.
We only have one life – live to give – give to live.
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Papas World – Dentist – collect food – deliver to five families – Sheltering.
The days go by – routines set in –
then the unthinkable – at least to me – happens!
The front tooth crown – number 8 to be exact –
BREAKS off and I had bitten into a piece of bread!
Now – here I am holding it – looking into the mirror –
SHELTERING DAY # 49 – DENTIST!
So – Sherry went onto the dentist site –
They have closed for all except emergency’s!
But – it lets me schedule – 9:30 AM. Next day!
I arrive – 20 minutes early – door locked – no lights
It is pouring out – so I decide to wait – ten minutes
and both dentists show up.
Thank goodness – I would not have to smile missing my front tooth!
I went in and they greeted me – they officially open tomorrow
as per the Governor Ralph Northan of Va.
But – they are caught between a rock and hard place.
They have three employees – of which only one
said they would come back –
The other two say they are making more money staying home!
I believe in the stimulus – but to me this is wrong.
If the state is opening up slowly and your job is there
then you should go back or risk your job is gone.
So – they give me two different ways to fix this.
One – replace the crown – but – because the walls of the tooth
are narrow – it just might break off again – but maybe not!
Two – have a implant – bone graft – and it would be months long!
We do not have dental insurance
Had it when we worked – but always ended up paying a lot!
So – I looked at cost for each and they would give me a discount on both!
I did not want to go through a implant as I have had two of those done.
I selected the crown – without novocaine as the root was gone.
After it was done – he told me he was surprised
at just how strong it was! WIN FOR ME!
Now – today – we will drive to LINK – our County FOOD PANTRY!
Tammy dropped off food she had collected from her neighborhood.
Still Social Distancing – I opened garage door and the trunk.
She filled it up along with what we had already gathered!
We also volunteered for the month of May – to deliver food to families.
Today – we have FIVE FAMILIES to deliver to.
We have our instructions – texted then ahead of time –
We just leave the bags at their door!
These families – this is the only food they have.
And we have been collecting for three weeks.
The list of families has gone at least five times as high
since no jobs!
We need to help these people and make our great country
GRATEFUL in GIVING.
We have done all this while Sheltering – except for the dentist
I have not come in contact with anyone for 49 days!
I am praying that my dental appointment
will be okay – they both were covered
head to toe – masks – shields gloves.
I feel grateful to them and also saddened
in that they also are struggling
and haveing to go through this with their employees.
These times require some strength –
Maybe a drink or two –
But also a time of gratitude –
to be able to help those less fortunate
Giving – sharing and praying
Just another 24 hours in my life!
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Papas World – A guest Christmas Story
from Tom & Sherry
December 25th. 2019
Today I post a story – a story written not by me – but by a friend.
A special friend and a special story for all.
and a Happy New Year
The story takes place years ago –
in the memory of a little girl
Her mother – and siblings
” A CHRISTMAS STORY”
Tiffany Ford
One of my favorite Childhood Memories of Christmas was the year we couldn’t afford a tree. I don’t recall who had the idea, but it was decided that we would put nails in the wall in the shape of a tree & string lights on them and that would be our tree that year.
We lived in an apartment at the time, and our neighbors were very confused about all the banging! To my childhood self, that tree was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen.
I grew up very poor. After my dad moved to another state with his new family, it was just me, Mom & my brothers.
Mom worked hard, often at multiple jobs, and we cleaned offices as a family in the evenings to make ends meet. In spite of this we still sometimes needed housing assistance & church pantry meals to get through.
We lived on generic everything, Dry Milk, Ramen & loads of pasta & potatoes. I am honestly so grateful for all of it. I never look back on my childhood Christmases & think “I wish we had more”.
Because even in the years when there was enough money for gifts, I couldn’t tell you what I received. What I do remember is the look on my mom & my brother’s faces putting up nails for the tree on the wall and the faith that our family would have Christmas no matter what.
We were the freakin’ Who’s down in Whoville. If all we did was play board-games & color & eat spaghetti it would still be Christmas, and it would probably be more memorable.
Maybe that’s why I’m not super traditional about Christmas, making do with what you can find forces a person to be flexible.
🎄I remember the blue stuffed dog I got from Toys 4 Tots he was my favorite for a really long time
🎄I remember the 4 of us lying on our bellies coloring in the living room waiting up to see if Santa would come.
🎄I remember the years we were each allowed to pick out our favorite cereal, even if it had Sugar in the first 5 ingredients
🎄I remember the mornings that we found a box on the porch with a turkey breast & a bag of potatoes so we could have a real dinner.
🎄I remember my brother and I removing the labels from the tuna cans & rolling them across the floor to each other
🎄I remember Mom was not amused the year the “Santa box” had both tuna & cat food cans 🤣
The year we had the wall tree, some friends from our church showed up a few days before Christmas with a real tree & a stand for us. They helped us set it up & decorate & we cried happy grateful tears.
If you ask me though, the real tree was never as beautiful as the lights on our “tree” on that wall.
I guess what I’m trying to say is if you’re struggling financially this year, know that your kids will be ok. Real magic never comes from things. The real magic in life comes from the unlikeliest of places.
The places where we struggle, stumble, fall on our faces, learn which friends will help us to rise, and discover the person we have become as we climb back to our feet.Â
Happy Holidays my friends, whatever holidays you choose to celebrate may this season fill your heart with real magic
In this day of the celebration of the Christ child
Let us pray and if we can – help those in need.
A pair of mittens – a warm scarf or a “box” of food.
A helping hand – a can of tuna –
You never know just how much that means.
Thank you Tiffany for sharing – giving from the heart.
Tiffany was honored when we asked to share this story
NO TIFFANY – it is our honor.
God bless
I am also going to post this to her unknowing
Tiffany Ford
Real Estate Consultant
at EXP REALTY
Phone # 703-946-0191
She did not ask of me – but maybe someone out there
is looking for a great agent
in the NVA area!
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