A little walk in the park

but a little walk in the park 

with a little man at your side

well, the adventure can be  life changing

you see

walking along or in the creek has no price tag

Your feet are cold,  but you are brave 

The mystery beyond is worth the risk 

searching, fishing, just splashing along 

Finding a little "something"..then releasing it 

Getting  a little wet is half the fun 

Finding a golf ball    YES ! 
Life is full of small pleasures 

When Grandson is happy, Grandma is happy

little note:  p. 63 in my latest read....In her village... None of the children had toys or books. The boys played cricket in a gully and even the ball was made from plastic bags tied together with elastic bands.

More to think about, and never forget.

words

So many words and so little time

read this one today:

precipitancy 

Even "word" does not recognize it.

On to google and found the answer

  

pre·cip·i·tan·cy

/prēˈsipədənsē/

Learn to pronounce

noun

1. rashness or suddenness of action.

   "matters were taken out of his control by the precipitancy of his commander

So, where did I see it?

Pilgrims Progress

precipitancy

presumption

cowardice                  VS        Stand firm & a little more

despair  

Get it?

Can you use it in a sentence?

Can I use it in a sentence?   Working on it.

but right now, I am hungry, and  I going  to turn on the coffee and check out the frig...and I am standing firm on that.  

Oh...I am very open for correction 

I live an exciting life

 

It began with a little man who wanted to have a 

National Creative Day

And Grammy said Let's do it 

Gathered a few empty pop cans, toilet paper rolls and a bag of "embellishments" from Staples

Little man came prepared too

He made place cards for everyone

on the inside was a word

( but don't peek until after dinner)

Then

Check your "name"  and create it 

And they did

Come on, take a guess   

I live an exciting life

Social outing

When you have been in "Quarantine" for several weeks you consider a trip to Trader Joe's a social outing

and that is what I was looking forward to on Saturday.

Getting ready for the family to come to dinner Sunday, so I had a list of a few things for the gathering

Off I went about 8:40  ( to arrive during  the special hour for senior citizens) 

Sunny day, top down on Sabrina and arrived at Trader Joe's in good time

but

wait

no purse,  no phone,  no drivers licence, no money, no plastic 

A driver at the car next to me,   " sorry I don't have a phone"

Another driver / shopper  and yes, with cell phone... I called hubby.

He was shopping at  the hardware store but as soon as he finished he would scoot home and then pop up to Trader Joe's

Thank you !

Plenty of time to shop !

One more phone call to make sure hubby  knew he had to stop for my purse

Kind T J's clerk ..and very sympathetic about being without  my purse

Shopped and checked with one of the clerks about corned beef and cabbage.  

Chatted with my favorite lady...she does not care for corned beef, but understands that when your son loves corned beef, mom cooks corned beef.

Since I finished strolling around at least twice I  paused in front, and at least two checkers were ready for me but... 

still waiting for $$

then, very cute clerk comes up and asks me what my favorite color is.

Well, I look at my blouse and sweater and mention that I am driving a red car and  say.."maybe red"

before long, cute clerk brings a bouquet of red roses to me and says he is sorry for the bad start to my morning !

Did he know that I was using red white and blue ( staying patriotic for the month of July ) for my dinner ?!

All I can say.

I came home with a bouquet  

and a recipe for cabbage 

and at least one clerk who will remember me

  ( might not know my name, but knows my eyes -I am wearing my mask ) 

I live an exciting life

May

May, my month

May Day...the beginning and a day to celebrate.  We have always made baskets and filled them with flowers to hang on the neighbors door.

The idea, as you might not know, is to get the basket on the door knob and run and hide.  Then you watch as the lady of the house comes and is surprised to see the basket and doesn't know how it got there !

She usually says   " Thank you"

And then you sneak off to the next house. 

This year, we went to over 20 houses.

I had help !!!

Two little girls next door and their mama.

Plus, with the "stay at home" going on, almost everyone answered the door.

The lilacs were so ready and in the bottom, candy kisses.

When I got home, I found a basket at my door too.

Then comes Mother's Day

For the first time since February, family members came to our back yard.  Thankful for a sunny day.

And if that isn't enough

May 30th is my birthday

Once again family came to the party.  This time, inside.

They all stayed for about five hours. Just chatting and eating and enjoying each others company.

Here is how the day started  

He brought flowers to my bedside 

Flowers to the table

and made  breakfast 

Then

The picnic that came inside

Happy Birthday to me 

Two of my loves 

Worth every calorie 

The Gift basket filled with love and treasures 

But there is more.
Come over for Key Lime Pie
and

a sleep over she said 
   

Feels like a resort...and she treats me like a princess

But there is more..

Our Small group Bible Study...but a surprise  celebration happened 

Mary Brought home baked cupcakes 

She also brought a game  

Our most senior friend brought ice cream, spoons, but no bowls.

No Worries.   Just scoop out a hefty helping  

  Yes,  more cards and even a "holiday" wish 

Another celebration happened at the Burg..

Red hood belongs to my new chariot, Bella  
A little distraction in yellow  

The owner gladly gave up his seat for a photo.
No, we did not invite him to the party 
But it was a great day 

And this is the final event... 

Ferry ride to friends.
Little passenger with mask and gloves
There will never be another year like this, I hope 

The setting for a birthday gathering
A view
Peaceful 
good company
Fika,  lunch, two desserts  and coffee





I live an exciting life 

Another word

This time, I need a little help.

There is this word...as many  words in the English language ....it has more than one meaning.

and I do know what it means, 

but not in one word

and

not to explain to an 8 year old.

You see, my mother used to say that when a friend was a little rude or unpleasant, that they were probably insecure.

That is the word.

Insecure  

I have done some research and I know that almost every breathing two legged feels insecure some of the time.

So, I would love some input.  

How would you explain "insecure" to an 8 year old?

Even an opinion is welcome  ...

Seriously

If I don't get any feedback, I might resort to facebook, but I know my favorite readers are very smart ( or they would not be reading this blog ) 

Think about it..♥