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   It was unseasonably warm today. 66 degrees for January in Missouri is so wonderful a gift! I checked out the air in tires and oil in vehicles. Took houseplants outside and trimmed dead leaves. I did various other "maintenance" things around the house. While doing these mundane chores, I thought about things for which I am thankful. Although tragedies inundate our lives some times, there are always blessings to be counted. Warm sunshine, warm home, family and friends. Actually so many blessings came to mind that it brought tears to my eyes. We must be thankful for each day. And thankful for those we love and care for, whether they are still in our lives or not... cherish the fact they are in our heart.    Yesterday was warm and sunny too. I try to take advantage of these warm spells, because I know it can (and will) change drastically in an instant. The weather is kinda like life that way.  A person can be going along, minding their own business, and BAM, life throws a

This 1955 Ford beauty is sitting in the garage, just waiting for Spring to get here. Most classic or antique vehicles stay off the roads in winter. By spring the owners have to do maintenance from them just sitting there.  People are very similar to these classic autos. If we sit too much and don't "move on down the road"... we tend to get aches and pains, and things going wrong. So next time you want to be a couch potato, just remember these classics.  You don't want YOUR transmission or rear end to be "out of commission" by the time Spring gets here.  This weekend is supposed to be fairly mild. Get out. Walk, hike, bike (be sure to bundle up). But Do get OUT! Enjoy yourself.  Keep all your "cylinders" well oiled!

Sunday started out in the tank: cold, drizzle, fog. But then I met with a new friend at the St. Louis Art Museum. We spent hours exploring this "art rich" venue. What a great way to spend an otherwise dreary day. Ate lunch in the cafe' there (good salad). When we'd seen all we could, we travelled to the History Museum.  Went into the "Mammoths and Mastodons" exhibit. Wow, very cool. I learned alot too. We stayed until they announced "we're closing in 5 minutes"!  Thanks to you, Jeff,  for a fun day Not in the sun! Ha! Maybe this post will stir up something in you all out there in "cyber-space" to be adventuresome.... look around at the tremendous resources we have in St. Louis and surrounding areas. Maybe the next rainy, cold, yucky day you have off you will say: 'hey, let's go see this Spectacular art museum we have... or History museum' ... after all, it is FREE! Look for other places close to you: Lewis and Clark Conf

I saw this beautiful 100+ year old home in De Soto this week.  Just had to get a photo. More than one hundred years. That is twice the time I have been on this earth. My time seems so short, and I am nearing 60! (in a few years)  It is amazing to me that this wooden domicile is still so regal and stands looking over a tiny metropolis in our county. Think about it. What has this house "seen"? 100 years ago the streets were mud. No cable TV. No cell phones... uh, no phones at all way out here. "Tuner cars" were not around. Neither were computers, or the internet. However, sitting in my car and studying this gem from the exterior, it seemed in a way, smarter than all of this "new fangled" stuff. Solid. Stationary. That is the feeling that eminates from this Victorian. Love. I see love in the workmanship it took to construct the details. Gratitude. That is what I feel about the fact that the huge tornado that wrecked most of De Soto a few years back, didn'

   Well, the Plug wasn't too happy about me carrying her to the basement at 2 a.m. due to tornado warnings. Sleepy-eyed and sneezing, she immediately went back to sleep. Not me. So I got a total of about 2.5 hours sleep. I suppose a nap is in order... but who has time for that?  Gotta take care of more things for David and Irene. (shoes for Irene, and phone calls to DFS) (David more paperwork). Umph. Always paperwork. D hated it in real life... now I'm sure he's grunting about me having so much to do. It's ok. I'll get through it, and eventually move on.    Yesterday afternoon met Janet and Rich at Maurices (yes, I did buy 3 tops, but I promise to discard/donate at least 5 in place of them!).  We enjoyed a short visit and concluded at the Blue Owl Sweet Shop on Festus Main Street.  I had a "one scoop"  sugar cone. One scoop my foot!!! More like 3 scoops. And Yummy too. I did have Plug in the del Sol, so I saved her some ice cream - she loved it.    Last

Sparkplug will turn 5 in about a month.  She still acts like a pup. Such a good buddy, we like to go play in the park! Sometimes I will post her thoughts and opinions.... that should be interesting, huh? woof.

Family and friends are such a valuable part of my life. I do not know what I'd do without them. With all the tragedy I've been through in the past few years I would not have the strength without their compassion and love. Your patience, and dedication amaze me. I thank God every day for the wonderful people in my life. Just when I feel down and somewhat "hopeless" someone will call, or come by, or send a letter or card... just at the right time. I know there is a "larger Plan" in this life we live. I have caught a glimpse of the wonder of our universe a couple of times. I have loved, and been loved. I love the joy of living and giving, and cherish many fun memories. I don't know just what my "plan" is at this time, but I am sure I will get the Guidance when I am ready to move down another path. I pray for my family, my friends, and for people I don't even know, because I understand there is a "bigger force" than us humans. There

What is today, except tomorrow's yesterday? Well, today is a Gift. Open it, enjoy it, Don't waste it. You will never have another one exactly like it. You have a choice: use today for good... or not use it at all. It's all up to you. Personally I have chosen to begin each day fresh. Like a flower opening up to full bloom. It may take awhile to fully blossom, but I'm willing to be patient, anxious to "get there", but as they say "patience is a virtue".  Just who are "they"?  I'll never tell. You have 24 hours to fulfill today.... GO!!!