tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144276482024-03-18T02:44:33.789-05:00Posting from Paradise"Musings, mutterings and messages from under the palm tree next to the Gulf"JulesinParadisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03950416226757902699noreply@blogger.comBlogger2292125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427648.post-1707801963694833782018-05-07T05:37:00.001-05:002018-05-10T06:15:37.883-05:00Hello World, I'm back.It has been eons since I have sat at my desk and scrapped. I have been doing one layout a month for Sketches in Thyme but that has been about it. The only other times I have scrapped have been at retreats with the Women Who Do Lunch.<br />
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And then...out of the blue, the urge to create reemerged. Perhaps it was the challenges posted by a couple of sites or maybe the fact that it was National Scrapbook Day weekend and I was nostalgic for the crops I use to either attend or participate in on line. Or the fact that I am pretty well confined to quarters with shingles/PHN. Whatever it was...I did 6 layouts over the past week.<br />
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The others were for May 14 and June 14 for Sketches in Thyme.<br />
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OH, and I have fallen in love with so many new papers. More on those tomorrow or the day after.JulesinParadisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03950416226757902699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427648.post-23307955269742643542017-07-02T14:09:00.001-05:002017-07-02T14:09:22.772-05:00My dear friend of 50 some years, gave me wonderful gifts for my b'day, among which was a little book of poems by Judith Voirst "<br />
Too Young to be Seventy". In her honor and for my women friends of a certain age I have composed a poem.<br />
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Once I turned 70<br />
I took a close look<br />
At the choices I had<br />
from the cosmetic repair book.<br />
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I could get an eye lift<br />
I know the tricks of the test.<br />
I'd fail with flying colors<br />
and my lids would look the best.<br />
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I could get a tuck<br />
I could use one below<br />
and another on top<br />
to even out you know.<br />
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I could get a lift<br />
and again have a butt<br />
that would draw a whistle<br />
and a bit of smut.<br />
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I could get my arm wings<br />
removed and made gone<br />
and have my thighs thinned<br />
thus losing a pound.<br />
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I already wax my upper lip<br />
and my chin<br />
as much as I fight aging<br />
I just can't seem to win,.<br />
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So I guess I'll relax<br />
because, by the time I was done<br />
I'd not only be broke,<br />
but not having fun,.<br />
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I might look younger<br />
In the mirror I'd see<br />
Some one else all doctrified<br />
but it would't be me.<br />
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I've been scrapping randomly and had these pics of Leighton who will be 6 in Nov. (where did time go?). Back when I wore glasses all the time she would pretend to wear them too. And notice, please, how her glasses match her camera...our Ms Fastionista!JulesinParadisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03950416226757902699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427648.post-87922720747259471382017-04-21T16:41:00.001-05:002017-04-21T16:41:44.203-05:00Another day...another marchTomorrow is Earth Day. In the past, I have picked up some trash around where I lived and promoted solar etc. but this time around, it seems more of a statement to support science. My husband was a science teacher for over 30 years. He taught ecology, physics, ...you name it. He has some amazing teachers under his tutelage in his 30 plus years and they have gone on to bigger and better careers. <br />
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I an walking tomorrow at a park in Clearwater, Fl. to honor his and my commitment to science. We do not believe in Alt. Facts. We believe in provable facts...solar and wind are renewable sources of energy that do NOT pollute the environment. Science saves lives through research and, if the funding for research is cut off, we no longer have access to possible cures for diseases. <br />
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I am walking tomorrow because I want my grandchildren to have access to modern technology concerning their health. If funding is cut off, they will not have this gift of science.<br />
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I am walking tomorrow because I want our planet to be a continuing entity and if we do not stop the pollutants from coal and oil, we won't have a planet.<br />
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I am walking tomorrow because, despite the current administrations lack of knowledge or concern, I want a life for my grandchildren. If the water is polluted, if the air is polluted, if our land is polluted...<br />
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we have no life to leave our grandchildren. <br />
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Think about that the next time you vote!JulesinParadisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03950416226757902699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427648.post-69947267687399333692017-04-16T13:52:00.003-05:002017-04-16T13:52:45.508-05:00Happy Easter 2017Gene and I took our morning walks and then hid the eggs, stuffed the baskets and worked on the food for our family brunch. Missing were Rob and our friends, Jo and Bill. Gene fixed enough for 3 families and we sent home as much as we could with Kristen and Chris.<br />
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The kids played with their basket toys Lego Star War Warriors for the boys and clothes in a little suitcase for Leighton. <br />
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Leighton wanted me to show everyone how long her braid is...lol<br />
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The boys loved their Legos<br />
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And Leighton dressed and redressed her 2 Barbies endlessly.<br />
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The table looked so pretty and the food was plentiful to say the least.<br />
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And, during the egg hunt after brunch, I snapped one group shot...getting these 3 to stand still is getting more and more challenging.<br />
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We put pennies, nickles, dimes and quarters in the eggs...each child ends up with 95cents. Blue eggs for Landon, green to match his shirt for Colvin and, pink, of course, for Lei Lei. <br />
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The kids went swimming and played with their toys while those of us of legal age relaxed over an adult beverage. Dishes were done, chores completed and time to chill. I did sneak in a few shots of some of our flowers in our garden in full bloom.<br />
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May you have had a blessed Easter and/or PassoverJulesinParadisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03950416226757902699noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427648.post-36657343842735333872017-04-14T15:10:00.003-05:002017-04-14T15:10:57.736-05:00Dear Readers, if there are any of you left...It has been a busy few months here in Paradise. Life has a way of often getting in the way of our lives. I am trying to amend that and live more of life. I turn 70 in June and, yes, I can feel my body slowing down. My knee is a constant reminder and I have resigned myself to the fact that it is going to have to be replaced sooner than later. Meanwhile, I walk as often as I can and stay as active as I can. I do have to admit, I have become quite smitten with those lovely things I call Nana naps. <br />
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Today, the Grands were all off school as was their mama. With Papa in charge, the Grands and he dyed Easter eggs. This has been a tradition with them since all were little toddlers. Here are a few candid shots for your viewing pleasure. <br />
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After we cleaned up the kitchen, wiped up the excess dye, and washed pairs of hands, we headed down to the little lake to fish. Papa bought all 3 of the Grands fishing poles....the boys are small rods and reels and Leighton's is a princess one. The boys had taken fishing classes and had been begging Papa to take them to the lake which is pretty much behind our house. Today was the day...no more practice in the swimming pool. No big fish stories but sure had lots of fun.<br />
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We headed back to the house for a refreshing dip in the pool and lunch with some play time included. <br />
They'll be back on Easter along with their Daddy for our traditional egg hunt, baskets and brunch. Hoping you and yours have a wonderful and blessed Easter.JulesinParadisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03950416226757902699noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427648.post-6541807562925708092017-01-10T11:23:00.002-05:002017-01-10T11:23:33.409-05:00So much to do...Lots happening in this country of mine lately: tweets and counter tweets, marches and protests, facebook memes and counter memes, stars and common people saying what is their hearts. As I have said before, I respect the right of everyone to feel, to think, to believe and to speak what is their truth, what they feel in their hearts is the truth. What I don't respect are those who tell us no, we do not have the right and should support and respect those in authority in our country. <br />
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To me, respect is earned. This was one of the hardest lessons most first and second year teachers have to learn. Know your subject, hold the students to the highest standards, present the material in a variety of ways and maintain your integrity. The rest follows and the job turns into a challenge with side bars of joy.<br />
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The current brohaha is over Meryl Streep using an award ceremony to voice her opinion. I am seeing lots of people saying, this was no place for her to do this and that "celebs" need to keep their opinions to them selves. This is what I posted on Face book today to one person's voicing of this. And, that person is entitled to voice her opinion and I respect that right...so, here goes:<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Our country was born out of dissent and it is the right, no wait...the responsibility of every citizen to question and challenge, to investigate and decide the validity of the directions our government is taking. To blindly accept leads to despotism and sheep like thinking. It is like giving up our rights to participate in the governing process. It is to abdicate our responsibilities as citizens. To deny citizens who just happen to be singers, stars, actors or news reporter, the rights guaranteed them by our</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Constitution and our Bill of Rights just because of their "celeb" status is to discriminate against them and we could be next. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;">For two weeks in a row now, I have kept my New Year's resolution...to blog once a week. Good job, me.</span></span><br />
<br />JulesinParadisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03950416226757902699noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427648.post-71383591081143945482016-12-30T15:16:00.001-05:002016-12-30T15:27:42.448-05:00A New Year Abounding...I've been asked by a couple of people if I will start blogging again. I stopped for a long long time and perhaps it was because I no longer felt what I had to say was important or relevant or even needed. And, perhaps it still is not but, after some thought, here I am again, for better or for worse.<br />
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If you know me from Face book or in person, you know I am an outspoken and passionate person. Trained as an English teacher, I believe in researching before I speak or post and nothing gets a burr up my backside more than "false" news and people who do not believe in making sure they have used reliable sources before they post something. <br />
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Those of you who know me, know of my love of my family and my friends and how loyal a friend I can be. I work hard to be respectful in my posts especially when I disagree. It is that old "catch more flies with honey" theory my mother told me about eons ago. I also believe that respect breeds respect. Everyone is entitled to their beliefs right or wrong.<br />
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I was watching a video recording today (https://www.facebook.com/coffeeparty/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED&fref=nf) and yes. I am aware it is from what is considered a left movement. And the question was posed: What is our responsibility as a citizen of this nation? That got me thinking for sure. <br />
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So here is my view for what it is worth. As a citizen of the United States, my responsibility is to question. Question what, you ask? EVERYTHING. My responsibility is to question actions by our president, our congress about every action, every law, every move they make. To question is to hold them responsible. If they are not considering the citizens who elected them, then they should be voted out of office. So who are the "citizens" they are to be representing...US!.<br />
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They have a second job which is equally important: they are to protect the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights and make sure ALL elected officials are enforcing these to the utmost of their abilities. They take an oath to do so and no oath to political party affiliations. We are their bosses, not the head of their political party. They work for us! If they can not do the job, they need to find other employment. <br />
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As most of you are aware, I was a Bernie gal from the get go. Were all his policies workable...probably not. No politicans are. When he did not get the Democratic nomination and Trump got the Republican one, I knew I had to make a choice. And I did. As did tons of you. (and if you did not vote...shame on you)!<br />
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I come from a mixed political background. I lived with my parents and my maternal grandparents until I was five. At that time, they were all Republicans when it was truly the Grand Old Party. When my dad got a job in Kansas as a tool and dye maker and joined the union and later my mother joined the typographical union when she resumed proof reading for newspapers, they both turned Democrat. Eventually, I made up my own mind and became, until this last election, an Independent voting on the issues not the person. <br />
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I became more politically active in college after losing friends in the Vietnam War and focused more and more on human rights. Call me a liberal now if you wish. I have stated my beliefs as a self proclaimed conservative liberal here on the blog before.<br />
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My concern today is not for myself or even for my children, although they are the love of my life but rather the world my grandchildren (twin boys 6 and their sister, 5) will inherit. I am frightened for them with the way our country is shaping up to become. They are so filled with love and compassion now and see the world as one great big playground. I want their future to be ensured as to the opportunities for them. And I am scared for them.<br />
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The central question again: what is my responsibility as a citizen? To do everything I can to hold those in power accountable for their actions and to make sure our Constitution is enforced and upheld. <br />
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I wish you all (how every few are still out there) a good new year and hope you will join me as a citizen of this nation who will be a responsible one.<br />
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I have set a goal of blogging once a week. Please help me be accountable for that goal.JulesinParadisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03950416226757902699noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427648.post-9572449816415041082016-03-01T12:38:00.002-05:002016-03-01T12:38:38.313-05:00Bliss<div class="lr_dct_sf_h">
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I've been giving lots of thought lately to bliss. I've had time to think restricted by my knee surgery and the prolific amounts of physical therapy and doctor appointments that have followed. And I am opting for BLISS. When someone is in pain or recovery stages, I found I have a tendency not to appreciate the things around me that bring me bliss. I become almost narcissistic in the focus on "poor poor me".</div>
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So, today I am turning outward and trying to focus on things that bring me bliss. Here are just a few in no particular order.</div>
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Spontaneous hugs and kisses from the Grands </div>
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and my morning walks around our bayou, the sunset concerts at the beach, reading on the lanai, quiet times and a day without anything to do.</div>
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JulesinParadisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03950416226757902699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427648.post-57160460961685309192016-02-12T17:49:00.004-05:002016-02-12T17:53:23.449-05:00Poor poor neglected blogIt has been eons since I've posted but one thing I have learned is that the older we get, the faster life happens. Since Christmas, E and I have been filling our calendar ....with dr. appointments. Our social life has taken a dive but we need to find out answers to health issues and deal with them...we are doing that. <br />
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I am recovering from out patient knee surgery...two tears to the meniscus, acl something or other, intolerance to the pain meds after surgery...boring boring boring stuff and slow but sure healing. Enough said on that.<br />
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Today, my friend, Denita Wishart , posted on her vlog (voice blog)about what do we feel holds us back. I am not a vblogger... I can barely blog my blog as anyone who is till following has noticed. The whole question intrigued me though so, ready or not, here are my thoughts on what holds me back<br />
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NOTHING<br />
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In the past, I worried about what people thought of me...I was careful what I posted as I was on a couple of major manufacturing companies design teams and felt the need to not put myself out there. Do my art, be quiet and let the rest take care of itself. And I found myself grinding to a slow halt. Do I really need to prove myself...I was 67 and had been on 21 DTs of which 5 had been manufacture teams. I had taught both nationally and all over the state...and I had been published (back in the day) in every sb mag out there.<br />
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I am a people person. I want every one to be happy, to like me and to enjoy life like I do. That has a tendency to back fire some times and one or two backfires made me doubt. But I do not any more.<br />
I don't represent anyone but myself...I am who I am...love me or not. I am happy being me and before your do the, 'she doth protest too much' thing, I honestly don't care. <br />
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I am so happy to have the friends in my life that I do...I gravitate towards thinkers, people of strong beliefs who also respect others of strong beliefs even if they do not agree with their own,, humanitarians and lovers of life. And my life has been so enriched by these people. <br />
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So, what holds me back from what I want to do? NOTHING and then the question presents itself...what do I want to do?<br />
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I want to create on my own terms and when I want to<br />
I want to play...alone, with others but mostly with my Grands who have not concept of CAN'T<br />
I want to be with people who love me for who I am with all my nicks and scrapes<br />
I want to be the person my husband and Grands believes me to be<br />
I want to be the "Silly Nana" my Grands call me.<br />
I want to travel to places I've never been and revisit those I have<br />
I want to crisp bed sheets at night and dreams dreams undreamed before<br />
I want to live forever...even if it only through the memories I form with friends and family<br />
I want to be healthy and live a long life<br />
I want to walk my morning walks all over my lovely small town<br />
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and I am<br />
<br />JulesinParadisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03950416226757902699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427648.post-12621662796390999742015-12-05T07:48:00.002-05:002015-12-05T07:48:43.970-05:00The start of the holidays...I am tempted to rename this blog "The Occasional Blogger" as life has been so busy lately that I have been neglectful. And I still have an island I never posted (tba). Oh well, such is life and 'tis the season.<br />
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We kicked the holidays off with our family Thanksgiving sans Rob. He has a new job and a new place to live and has been busy settling into both. He had an opportunity to work on Thanksgiving Day at his new job bar tending at a lovely restaurant and bar on St. Pete Beach. TG is big tips time and, while we missed him we understood.<br />
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On Thanksgiving, the Grands decorate their Christmas tree at our house. Landon then spent the night with us as it was his turn. We had our dear friends, Bill and Jo as well as the Grands and Chris and Kristen.<br />
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I am not sure who told the Grands that opening their mouths wide when Nana gets out the camera is attractive but oh well. This provides me with great "black mail" fodder when they are older.<br />
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Jo and I co-hosted Book Club this past Thursday and last night was our town's annual holiday, Snow Place Like Tarpon Springs. The kids enjoyed playing in the "snow" and we had our annual "snow ball" fight in the snow area. Chris and I took the Grands on the horse pulled trolley ride that we missed last year and, as we were heading back, all the lighted palms on the Trail came on...so beautiful.<br />
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While the Grands and their parents walked down to the Bayou to see Santa and the characters from Frozen, we tried without luck to find a parking spot to join them. That was just too much of a hike for Papa. We then headed to meet up with friends down on the Anclote River for the lighted boat parade. <br />
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The first Christmas we spent in Tarpon Springs, E and headed to Spring Bayou for the parade. We took our wine, chairs and blankets to keep warm as it was a cool night. That was 8 years ago and the price of fuel had sky rocketed. There were five boats in that parade and four were lit. The last boat had Santa who landed and handed out candy canes. Times have changed and this year's parade was amazing.<br />
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It was magical and wonderful. Thanks boat owners who participated...you did a fantastic job as did the coordinators of the Snow Place like Tarpon Springs. Special thanks to Tarpon Tavern whose staff made it so easy for our family to meet there at the start of our adventure.<br />
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Tonight is our annual holiday party and, after much thought, have decided to make this our last. <br />
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Happiest of holidays to all and remember, people who don't believe in Santa, get underwear for Christmas.JulesinParadisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03950416226757902699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427648.post-28259989570183460882015-11-06T10:33:00.001-05:002015-11-06T10:33:13.536-05:00A day on St. Maarten<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Another lovely island and another lovely day. We shared our tour with a couple of young Brits who were as delighted by our tour and tour guide as were we. St. Maarten is half Dutch and half French. Our guide was from the Dutch side and told us all about the relations between both sides of the island. Our guide was great about stopping at beautiful views and making sure we got in the shots.<br />
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We headed over to the beaches on the French side of the island with amazing surf and gorgeous views. He told us all about the US airstrip on an island nearby used in WWII. The airstrip was most recently used by drug runners until the islands nearby tore up the landing strip and positioned obstacles to deter landings.<br />
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The airport on St. Maarten is renowned, The planes approach directly over a beach (high tide so it was hard to see more than rocks) and we were just in time to witness this phenomena </div>
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We had a wonderful time in St. Lucia. Our guide was amazing. He was fun, articulate and knowledgeable. Thanks to him, we got to experience some of the true flavors of the island. There were two buses of us and, once our guide saw E with his cane, once again, E got to be the "navigator" which enabled him to get in and out of the van with much more ease.<br />
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One of our first stops was a road side banana plantation. It was really an interesting stop...picked right off the tree bananas, local crafts and we really learned a lot about the banana...<br />
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We roamed from the top of mountains to the beautiful beaches and even got to take a boat ride to the Pinions. We had a lovely breakfast stop before heading to the top of the mountains with local fruits and typical breads and snacks. It was all yummy. My favorite was the passion fruit and E's was the breadfruit!</div>
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I think St. Lucia was one of E's favorite islands. When we got on the small boats that would take up to the beach between the Pinons, the crew was right there to help him on and off the boat. On the trip back to the vans, the crew even ran the boat up onto the beach to make it easier for E to get off. These people were simply AMAZING. When we tried to tip them, we were repeatedly told, "This is our job". We tipped anyway.</div>
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Sampling the local brew!<br />
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This is where we had our island breakfast in a local's home. If we ever renew our vows, I am thinking here...or the Amalfi coast...lol.<br />
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We spent a couple of hours here on the beach just loafing around. I did find two tropical printed shirts for the twins for their sister's 4th. b'day party (a Luau themed one) and we sampled a 'couple' more of the local brews.</div>
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Our next stop was the "drive through" volcano, still active on the island. E elected to stay with the van as it had started to sprinkle and the steps up and down were steep. The volcano was small compared to the Thermals in New Zealand but the tour was interesting and the views amazing.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our guide for the volcano tour<br />
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Next stop, the waterfall where I got to cross another item off my bucket list....<br />
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When my ex took me to Hawaii on Maui, all I really wanted to do was see the whales off the coast (did that) and swim under a waterfall....um, nope. That was not something he was remotely interested in so, until this trip, years and years later, I finally got my wish.<br />
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The pool was pretty shallow but very slippery. Of the 12 people in our van, I was the only one to "swim" in the waterfall. Many of the others from the other van joined me. Thanks to this little gal who was, by the way, on her honeymoon, I made it out to middle without any serious injury and got to play!<br />
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This is the airport in St. Lucia...we kept seeing planes landing and taking off behind the port but could not figure out where they were setting down til our ship pulled out. Short runway and straight onto the water....eeek.<br />
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We had another glorious day exploring with our private guide. We went to the tops of mountains, saw where a couple of movie stars were developing real estate, visited the remains of a fort and had a wonderful afternoon respite.<br />
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We did a bit of shopping in the down town area in between drives to the tops of mountains and the beautiful beaches.<br />
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E took a short rest while I explored the ruined fort.<br />
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We both agree that our favorite part of the day was our hour long visit to Nelson's Boatyard. The area is being fixed up and restored and, after we had a light lunch, I walked around this amazing place.<br />
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Before we got back on the ship, we walked a bit and snacked at a corner outdoor restaurant. We drank local beer no matter what island. <br />
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When Obama was elected President (not sure which time), Antigua renamed their highest peak after him.<br />
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Our next stop is St. LuciaJulesinParadisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03950416226757902699noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427648.post-64943871253543743492015-10-19T12:24:00.001-05:002015-10-19T12:24:53.625-05:00Smooth sailing in St. Thomas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We had a lovely day with great breezes, fun shopping and a great tour. <br />
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Our jitney bus picked us up just outside the cruise boat and took us a few blocks into the main shopping district of St. Thomas where we had two hours before the main tour of the island began. We used our time wisely and even fit in a bit of shopping after a wonderfully refreshing rum punch. <br />
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We wandered down one of the many intriguing alley ways but shipped the hundred or so steps to another shopping area. We loved this winding and beautifully landscaped alley way where we finally got Leighton's Lladro. We bought Chris and Kristen the Lladro wedding couple for the wedding cake topper and the boys matching little baby boys in shoes when we were in Barcelona but had yet to find one for Leighton. When it arrives, I'll post it next to a pic of her...perfect match.<br />
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E resting with a rum punch...all the shopping wore him out! lol<br />
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We spent a bit of time at the rum outlet with its amazing views and a bit more time on a beach where we had good company and made some new friends. Before we knew it, we were back at the boat and we needed to rest, dress and head to our first formal night as the Infinity pulled out of St. Thomas.<br />
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Next stop, Antiqua. (oh, and the Lladro just arrived as I was posting this!)JulesinParadisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03950416226757902699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427648.post-19368935298920041792015-10-16T09:35:00.000-05:002015-10-16T09:35:59.784-05:00Home again home againAnd what an amazing time we had cruising with Celebrity through 5 Caribbean islands during the past ten days. We left on Oct. 5 and flew from Tampa International Airport to Ft. Lauderdale, less than a one hour flight. While the drive from here to there is not bad, I did not want E to arrive with any issues or tired from the drive so soon after his back surgery. <br />
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After a five minute cab ride from the airport to the port, we were escorted to our state room aboard the Infinity, a medium sized ship, perfect for E getting around with the help of his trusty cane that I have named Fred. Our room and balcony were lovely and we settled in for two days at sea quite quickly.<br />
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E says I am seldom in any of our photos from our vacations and that I was to hand him the camera from time to time so I did. This is our first evening on the ship in the tunic E ordered for me. These were taken prior to dinner and before the mishap...<br />
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I wish I had taken pictures or had E do so immediately after the mishap and another color ...red wine...was added to the new tunic top and the cream colored pants. For a change, it was not me who spilled the full glass of wine at dinner but poor E who felt so badly. The waiter seemed more concerned about the table cloth than me and we changed tables a day later where the waiter, his assistant and the darling sommelier kept us happy and well taken care of thereafter. <br />
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I soaked the shirt and pants in the stateroom sink with some shampoo immediately and E scrubbed and scrubbed. All the stains came out...he used toothpaste on the worst and all of the wine came out. It all would have been easier had I remembered our travel bottle of Wine Out! <br />
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Our two days at sea passed in a lovely blur of wonderful foods, wine on our balcony, reading and a bit of shopping. As I stated when we booked this cruise, I gave up a chocolate diamond wedding band purchase for a trip to New Orleans. Thanks to LeVian having a decent sale on board the ship, I now have a beauty of a new wedding band of gorgeous chocolate diamonds. It needs to be sized due to the enlarged knuckle which rendered my original band unwearable. I'll post pics later. <br />
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First stop was St. Thomas...tune in tomorrow for the pics of our tour and that gorgeous island.JulesinParadisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03950416226757902699noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427648.post-65333917948334967892015-09-22T16:49:00.000-05:002015-09-22T16:49:57.021-05:00Blessed in so many waysThe past month has been a bit on the rough side for E and me and our friends who have stepped up in ways beyond our comprehension. First, E's back surgery and his slow but sure recovery. And then this pesty thing with my arm (healing slowly but surely). All this has taught me something about the two of us...we love to give to others...our time, our love, our support, our care BUT we have a hell of a time accepting help from others unless they are family. And the hard lesson we have learned is that so many of our friends are family and giving is a reciprocal thing.<br />
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When E was in the hospital for his back surgery, the Women Who Do Lunch bunch, other local and not so local friends offered to help in any way they could during his recuperation and to aid me while he was in the hospital. Did we accept a single offer...no. And looking back, what an unkindness we rendered our friends. (Apologies now)! <br />
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And then (long story cut short) I injured my arm, party planned, food ordered, out of town company flying in and traveling across the state to help fete my beloved's 70th b'day. And sitting there while our friend, Steve, vacuumed and rearranged furniture and our friends Kim and Mitch dusted, swept and helped set up...drove us nuts! This was our job and it made us feel feeble and old and ...LOVED.<br />
they did this out of love for us. And that was the revelation...if asked, we would do the same and that our friends knew that.<br />
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We all need to allow others to contribute to our lives. There are so many ways to prove we love our friends and the best gift we can give to another is when they offer help, aid, cheers etc is to say YES and THANKS. We've learned a hard lesson. Both of us are proud people. And we have realized that it is ok to let others contribute to our lives; it is not a sign of weakness rather a measure of trust and appreciation and love.<br />
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So, to all our friends who said, "can I help? what can I do? call and I'll be there! Bless you and thank you for your friendship and you can count on us to accept your loving offers should any more misfortune befall us (knocking wood).JulesinParadisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03950416226757902699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427648.post-56860539775849986322015-09-09T17:43:00.001-05:002015-09-09T17:44:34.409-05:00This is meI am a conservative liberal ( for those of you who have not figured this out) and my hubby is a liberal conservative. We have amazing friends whom we love and respect who do not believe as we do. And do you know why they have our respect? They listen to us and they respect us and they expect the same in return...and YES! they get it.<br />
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I was raised by union parents who, back in the 50s voted Republican because they loved Ike. I remember standing in line with them after they got off work to vote. That was back when the parties were not so different and people voted for the good of the country.<br />
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What a conservative liberal believes is (could just be me)<br />
1. we can can not expect the poverty level to raise to middle class unless we provide an umbrella while skills to excel are obtained.<br />
2. we need to provide training<br />
3. love is in too short demand...let it be where it is<br />
4. re invest in this country...no tax credits for out source<br />
5. work fare not welfare...see #1<br />
6. no elderly person should EVER have to choose between food and medicine<br />
7. no child should ever go without food or an excellent education. <br />
and so much more but that is it for now...<br />
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<b>"Let There Be Peace On Earth"</b><br />
<span class="feat">(feat. Kim Burrell)</span><br />
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Let there be peace on earth<br />
And let it begin with me.<br />
Let there be peace on earth<br />
The peace that was meant to be.<br />
With God as our father<br />
Brothers all are we.<br />
Let me walk with my brother<br />
In perfect harmony.<br />
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Let peace begin with me<br />
Let this be the moment now.<br />
With every step i take<br />
Let this be my solemn vow.<br />
To take each moment<br />
And live each moment<br />
With peace eternally.<br />
Let there be peace on earth,<br />
And let it begin with me.<br />
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Let there be peace on earth<br />
And let it begin with me.<br />
Let there be peace on earth<br />
The peace that was meant to be.<br />
With God as our father<br />
Brothers all are we.<br />
Let me walk with my brother<br />
In perfect harmony.<br />
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Let peace begin with me<br />
Let this be the moment now.<br />
With every step I take<br />
Let this be my solemn vow.<br />
To take each moment<br />
And live each moment<br />
In peace eternally.<br />
Let there be peace on earth<br />
And let it begin with me.
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JulesinParadisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03950416226757902699noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427648.post-27497594913575131872015-09-07T13:09:00.001-05:002015-09-07T13:09:55.880-05:00Colvin's turn for a sleep overNow that Papa is doing a tad bit better, we had Colvin over for his long overdue sleep over at Nana and Papa's house. He had a few requests and we did our best to honor them. He also informed us that 2 days also meant 2 nights and we said...maybe later! lol<br />
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We picked up Colvin around ten am on Sat. and headed to the farmers' market in Dunedin, forgetting there isn't one during the summer months. So on to the Sponge Docks did we go. There was a craft fair (Papa bought 3 books...one for each of the Grands) and we dined at Rusty Bellies. Colvin loves fried clam strips...wait til his 'shrimp only' Mama finds out! We watched Casper the Friendly Ghost movie, swam in the pool, had dinner and read read read before we finally went to sleep.<br />
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Sunday, Colvin helped Papa fix us breakfast and then he and I took off to the new playground next to the Splash Park here in Tarpon Springs. He climbed, slide and went swinging til the deer flies drove us away. I had his little bike in the trunk and he rode the course at the out door gym and then down the Pinellas Trail...his first.<br />
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and one of my future biking partners....<br />
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He had one request of Papa and that was to finally teach him to fish. We bought the boys Shakespeare fishing rods and reels (Batman, of course) for Easter last year and Papa was reluctant to let them fly away with hooks etc. But, today was the day (and Landon will get his turn at his sleep over). Colvin caught onto the casting and got pretty good. He is a lefty, which neither of us realized til he started his first fishing lesson. Papa started with him in the front yard sans hook and continued the lesson in the pool. <br />
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We went swimming, had lunch and watched most of Cars2 (longest kids movie EVER...just sayin') and then a nap on the big bed in the guest room...with a customized "by Nana" tent. Ice cream and home. Another wonderful Sleep Over! <br />
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with a visit from my son and having the whole family here together. E is doing good but tends to over do so we are taking today off...no morning walk, no weeding, no cleaning...just relaxing. That is today...yesterday we did all of the above to excess plus had a great time with the kids.<br />
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I picked Rob up in St. Pete around noon on Sat. and, poor guy, he has been cleaning up our tech messes ever since. The good news is once a part comes in and Chris installs it for us, E can have his big desk top computer back and I get the new lap top we got when we thought the desk top was dead. My phone no longer tells me I have no memory left and my tablet loads much more quickly...yea, Rob!<br />
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Now, on to more fun things...swimming<br />
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Reading to dolly<br />
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And waving hello to our Beach Buddies from Week 29 at Estero Island Beach Club...<br />
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Hope your Sept. is a good one and happy last day to the dog days of August!JulesinParadisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03950416226757902699noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427648.post-64725923088779984122015-08-23T07:51:00.003-05:002015-08-23T07:51:59.890-05:00And all I wanted to do was take a quiet, peaceful morning walk. I've skipped a couple of days walking due to the temps and humidity here. Today, I headed to my favorite walk , Spring Bayou, early hoping to evade most of heat. I made it no further than a couple of blocks from where I park when I ended up embroiled in a bit of a to do.<br />
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An older gentleman asked me if I would take a look at a manatee in the bayou and tell him if I thought it was behaving abnormally. Sure...no problem and yes it was. First, I've been walking this bayou for the past 8 years several times a week and have yet to see a manatee there this time of the year. Dolphin yes...manatee, no. It is far too warm for them at the bayou during the summer months. And the poor thing was breathing strangely as if it were struggling for breath. <br />
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The gentleman, Bob, asked would I call Wildlife (the number posted for calls at the bayou) as, when he had called, he felt he has been "dismissed". And I call. And was also "dismissed". This was perfectly normal behavior for a manatee...um, no. Described what I saw (manatee is 'bobbing' in the water, surface breathing several times a minute and not showing its tail at all. I was told a biologist would call me back. Never happened. <br />
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Fast forward to other people calling as well and the Tarpon Springs Police show up...bless their souls. They are not trained for this. They put in a call as well. I get a call back on my cell from the same person I had talked with before and she wants me to take a picture. Asks me how long it (no clue, can't see the tail). Another woman had already done that and sent the photo to her at Wildlife. Would I describe the behavior of the manatee...yes, once again I do so. Now I'm told the manatee is giving birth. The woman who sent the picture gets on my phone, tells the Wildlife she has seen manatee give birth and this one is NOT. <br />
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Now, throw into the mix one of our homeless people, a very thin gently dillusional barefoot woman who has told us all God has sent her to be a blessing to the manatee, that she has called the manatee to her (there are now 2 manatee, the second one circling and nudging the ill one), and that instead of rousting the homeless sleeping on a park bench, the police should hug them. She tells us the manatee have names, Miracle and Hope. The one policeman to whom she addressed these remarks was less than amused. As those of us are trying to communicate with Wildlife, this poor soul is in our faces telling us she has blessed and cured the manatee and we should all stop talking so loudly. Wildlife is telling me she can't hear me, could I speak up. A no win situation as trying to explain to our homeless guide is not working.<br />
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I had to leave...I had left poor E for over an hour now and had only walked 15 min. of it . I did what I could as did Bob, my new friend, Pam and her husband and the Tarpon Springs police who were unfailingly polite through out the entire lecture from our homeless woman. I may never know the fate of the poor manatee. If anyone from Tarpon Springs hears, please let me know. <br />
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Just another day in my life.<br />
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<br />JulesinParadisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03950416226757902699noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427648.post-3046305401449824772015-08-17T07:58:00.002-05:002015-08-17T07:58:48.939-05:00My fascination with alleys stems back to my childhood and all the summers I spent with my Nana in Waterloo, Ia. There was an alley that ran from my grandmother's house down to my cousins' grandmother's house and a block or so more. The alley was was cinders and provided not only trash pick up but entry into garages, none of which were on the street. <br />
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I loved walking down the alley (or, at night, racing down it). It was like a sneak peek into the lives of our neighbors. The Cusamanos on the right of my Nana's house, had lots of kids and a bit of a ramshackle back yard. I loved their place full of tents and tree swings. The Stones, who lived on the other side were a bit more upscale. They had the only maid in the neighborhood. Their back yard was a bit on the sterile side. Down the alley was where 2 sisters, my summer friends, lived. The Willisons had the most beautiful back yard with a grape arbor and a garden with a lily pond if I remember correctly. I always knew when I was getting close to my Nana's house as the profusion of roses she had planted on her fence and the gate to the alley permeated the way. Her garden was lovely until I had to help weed. <br />
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All these memories have sent me exploring the alley ways of my town, Tarpon Springs, and I have enjoyed my ramblings even more than usual. I have discovered one alley way downtown that leads behind both houses and businesses and past some delightful graffiti, brilliantly colored and executed. Another alley way leads behind houses towards a bayou and winds hither thither and yon. If I discover more, I'll report back. <br />
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E has taken to some "rambling" himself. It has been a week since his surgery and he has started his walking part of his recovery. For the past two days, he and his walker (whom we should really name) have traversed up to half a block. The goal for this week is to the entrance to our street and back. Wish him luck.<br />
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Have a wonderful week and try some exploring in your home town.JulesinParadisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03950416226757902699noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427648.post-41572158729771738702015-08-13T10:27:00.002-05:002015-08-13T10:27:30.456-05:00Busy few days here in ParadiseAs most of you know, E went into the hospital on Monday for his back surgery. The previous week was spent getting tests done, meds changed, and 3 doctors signed off on the operation. The surgery was more extensive than anticipated but the results should be awesome. There was a piece of cartilage pressing on a nerve to his right leg which was removed along with assorted other protrusions. The recovery is 6-8wks with rehab starting week after next.<br />
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Today is his second day home and the biggest challenge is keeping him down. He wanted to go grocery shopping and I had to put my foot down. 1. he is not suppose to drive for ten days 2. he is not to lift anything over ten lbs. for at least 2 wks 3. he can't get in or out of our compact car easily<br />
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So, when our friend, Bob, comes by later for a visit, I'll head up to the grocery store then swing by the hospital and pick up a jacket I left, then by Jo's condo to see if we left E's cane in the back of her car that we borrowed to get him home from the hospital yesterday. Hope Bob is ready for a long chat...lol.<br />
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I do get a couple of hours here and there as he does take about 3 nice naps a day...bless those pain meds. I also keep him out of the kitchen when I am cooking, Kibitzing is not allowed. I know lots of people get joy from preparing food but I am not one of them. My idea of cooking is to either order out or prepare something that takes less than a half hour start to finish. <br />
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Will post here and on facebook as to E's progress and thanks to all who have kept us both in your thoughts and prayers.JulesinParadisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03950416226757902699noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427648.post-28940682921391824502015-08-09T18:15:00.003-05:002015-08-09T18:15:49.991-05:00Tomorrow is the day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our Papa, the love of my life, friend to so many, is undergoing back surgery. For the past few years, his back has been giving him more and more problems, pain and prohibiting him from living the life he wants to live. So, after trying exercises, meds and rehab, we have reached the decision to have it dealt with surgically.<br />
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We have not entered into this lightly and have spent the past week with E undergoing heart tests etc. to the point where there was a mere fraction of the week not spent in a drs. office. We are being positive and putting our trust in the surgeon's hands. <br />
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We had the Grands (and their folks) over for swim and lunch and hopefully, the next time we can all gather for one of the family events, Papa can fully participate.<br />
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Our friend, Bill Frazier, has just undergone knee replacement surgery. We have scheduled a Caribbean cruise with the Fraziers for early Oct...so get well soon, both of you guys! <br />
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For those of you have called or texted, thanks! Your good thoughts are so appreciated. Increase them ten fold tomorrow, please. And God, grant me the patience I shall need being a goofer and a coach in the days ahead. Gene is NOT a good patient; we have been there, done that before. Thinking of bungee cords, or is that illegal?<br />
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Off to share a glass of wine with my honey. <br />
<br />JulesinParadisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03950416226757902699noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427648.post-5744685542001164402015-07-05T13:41:00.000-05:002015-07-05T13:41:36.019-05:00July 4, Tarpon Springs' StyleIt has become a tradition that the Grands, their parents and Nana (Papa stays home and cooks)head to Craig Park on Spring Bayou for the town's annual Family Picnic. There is live music, games and crafts for the kids, a water slide and a bounce house along with hot dogs, soda, water, popcorn and...yum! sno cones. And we got to ride a fun little train.<br />
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Craft time: they kids made patriotic fans and got some great "tats".<br />
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Hot diggity dog ziggity boom...what you do to me....I am just teaching the kids this old song as their favorite food is HOT DOGS!<br />
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Colvin was taking a break before he dug in.<br />
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And Leighton found a great seat!<br />
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And, as good as the hot dogs were...the sno cones were the favorite!<br />
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E and I had company over for dinner (our friends Susie and Doug) and, after they left, once again we talked ourselves out of heading down to the river to watch the town's fireworks but we saw a few from both the back yard and the front. We watched the Macy's fireworks on tv and I stayed up late finishing the History Channel's Sons of Liberty series...very impressive.<br />
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Hope your July 4 was as wonderful as ours and blessings on our wonderful country.JulesinParadisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03950416226757902699noreply@blogger.com1