Like they say, growing older is mandatory. Growing up is optional. I like the permission in this banner, too.
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21
November
Groceries for Turkey Day
Today is going to be a busy one and I have to get my groceries for Thanksgiving. This year we are gathering a few family members and several friends together for a big meal. Most of the friends are here as either new to the area, newly divorced, or people with no family to include them. I think Thanksgiving is about sharing what you have and being with people you care about. So that’s our plan and today I have to get the turkey. Wish me luck, and hope you have a nice Thanksgiving.
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9
November
Lost Track
One of my first and closest friends that I made as a 10 year old new to the neighborhood was a girl named Sandy. She lived about a block away and was one of the first kids in the neighborhood to come say hello to me when I was out playing in the yard. I was pretty shy back then so her coming over was a huge relief. We played outside together for many afternoons, until her folks moved away.
I really regret having lost track of her. You know, we promised to stay in touch and we just didn’t do that. It’s sad. I wish I could find her – I’ve searched Facebook and Google – nothing.
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11
October
Pay It Forward
Have you ever done something with the thought that you were paying it forward? Doing a nice thing for a person with no expectation of anything in return?
I paid for the lunch of the car behind me at Wendy’s today. I asked the cashier how much was their lunch and it was only about $12. I gave her the money for my chicken sandwich and their lunch, then drove away before they could find out or thank me. It felt good!
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Great Advice – Know When to Shut Up
I know that sometimes we all blurt out things we later regret. I have trouble with that myself. It is even harder on Facebook, when it is so easy to make a snarky comment and then end up offending a bunch of people who can’t seem to take a joke. So I need to keep my mouth shut a little more often and watch those typing fingers, too.