fifty years is a long time

Damn y'all.  The DHS class of 1973 looks good and is still kicking.  I so enjoyed seein' all my classmates, teachers and party crashers tonight!  Of course we had name tags but most of us recognized each other and hugged really big.  I'm glad I'm current on my shots.

Some friends and I spent the afternoon out in Finley on the cottage porch which is where they LIVE when they are in the 'burg.  As it turned out, Finley highway proper was blocked off so there were a lot of detours through Upper Finley Road.  And then the bean cutting commenced.  While I was waiting for Darryl and Annie to pick me up I watched Joey and his crew finish up for the day.  It is amazing what it takes to be a farmer.  My daddy was one until the day he died.

There are so many people suffering and hurting around the globe right now.  I know in my little world there is angst every day but I can't imagine being killed in a terrorist attack over a strip of land.  In the desert, no less.  One of my favorite friends decided to take some time off from posting the funny stuff because it's just so darn end of times.  But you know what?  If we can't laugh and praise God and love each other in times like that, what did the Holy Spirit intend? ^j^

bags of gold

I have served as a liturgist once or twice at my church but really didn't do my homework, asking for the scriptures the week before.  I want to study this one in November and know what the heck I'm talking about.  Kinda' sorta'

I didn't do much today because I was sort of wonky.  I have lost my driving glasses and I can tell it's wearing my eyes out.  I back tracked and stuff but no.  I also have a missing keyring with the other fob for my wrecked car and house key lost somewhere in space.  If it ain't one thing it's ten.

I figure we're all in this together and might as well forgive if not forget.  There are a lot of things that I've been forgiven for when I actually was the one at fault. That's called being a humble adult.  It ain't always easy because when pride takes over the devil has his way.  

Humbly yours ^j^

modern day dilemmas

On days like these I wish I had a landline.  Somehow I managed to get the brightness so low that I can't see the main page to go to settings and correct it.  Lerd.  Not to mention, my laptop is moaning and groaning as the fan wears out.  My first boyfriend told me to get in a dark room where I could see well enough to get to settings.  Voila! Problem solved.

I'm job hunting and went by a couple of places today that I would love to work.  It would seem that a part timer is a golden nugget because of no benefits and whatnot.  We shall see.  Maybe God just intended for me to rest up and recover from the wreck before our class reunion.

RE:  Israel and Palestine.  As my daddy and Mr. Yates used to say "It has always been thus and so."  

Leave room for the spirit to work ^j^

marvelous monday

I woke up with the chickens today and did my morning routine of watching the sun rise and computing whilst' drinking a big old honking insulated cup of water.  My date this morning was one of the most special ladies ever.  The other folks let me go and I totally understand.  !2 hour coverage is much easier to handle.  That means that I am back in the job market, so to speak.  

Lorna and I have talked about how depressing it is to be a sitter and watch people slowly die.  What I need now is a burst of energy to find something I really enjoy.  Like small business or the library.  Holiday help is always available if they've not already filled it.  We shall see what pops up for this old gal with a new vision.

The car is in the shop, hopefully being worked on.  Since I do not have a steady job right now, the deductible will be a problem.  But, imma gonna hit the roads tomorrow.  Hide and watch.  I have forgiven both myself and the other guy because we were both at fault.  That I did not get a ticket was a gift from Big Ernie ^j^

leap of faith

Well, today is Friyay ain't it Paige?  It's been an eventful week for me in more ways than one.  It's taken me until today to be able to think clearly following the wreck.  My mother was always one to write letters when she was pissed off at somebody in charge or another.  My next complaint will  probably be to TDOT for allowing 18 wheeler traffic on Highway 104 hills.  Hide and watch.

I spent a delightful birthday morning with my adopted mother.  We almost always eat breakfast together.  She drinks coffee and me a ton of water.  I really wish that I liked coffee.  It smells soooo good.  Breakfast with the Calcutt bunch was first and it was great.  It's nice to know your clan.

I have lived on this farm, off and on, for about 68 years minus three or for in town.  LP was four when we moved into Charlie's house and she grew up there with her Memaw and Grandaddy right down the road in the cabin where I live now.  She and Reaves used to come all the time but that stopped awhile back due to, umm.  You know.  We spent many happy days down here.  Her bikes are still outside.  Hopefully one day somebody will be able to bring her here for some quality time.  I miss it.

What I have learned about people in my life!  We are all different in many ways.  I tend to be more like one brother than the other because I'm a dreamer and don't do well with structure.  I reckon I'm lazy and self entitled or something.  Mostly I'm just everybody's friend and try to do the next right thing.

I can tell when the plate is full and self care needs to kick in.  I am way past due for a PCP visit so that is next on the list.  From there, who the heck knows!  Gotta' have those refills.  Personally, I believe a lot of pharma could be cut out by lifestyle changes.  Right Katie?  

I am having weird dreams since the wreck.  But it's day three so that's always the worst.  Y'all keep the faith ^j^

terrific tuesday

It's a long one y'all so hang with me.  I got out and about early this morning to drop off the last of the apples at the Salvation Army  and pick up some clothes from my friend Judy out off of Roellen highway.  I wasn't real sure where I was headed and the bitch on my GPS will never talk when I need her to.  I decided to pull into a driveway on the left after one big truck had passed me.  I didn't notice that it was a passing zone and I WAS going slow but another 18 wheeler hit me as I turned.  I saw it coming in the sideview.  BOOM! Thank the Lord nobody was hurt but it ended up being about four hours of dealing with county cops and state troopers and in the end, I was at fault for not having my blinker on.  In the end, I was at fault.

The rest of the day was spent being driven by Mamyeto visit Hinson Insurance and Enterprise.  BUT...I can't get a car until Progressive approves the claim.  Such is life.  I'll catch rides if it takes a long time.  Where there's a will there is a way.

Keeping the faith here ^j^

unwinding

It's been a minute since I have had an entire day to myself to run errands and just chill at the cabin.  Today is the one.  The one where I spent a shit ton on groceries and ate Mexicans with Carol.  Her hats have been riding in the back seat of my car for a week.  Missions accomplished!

I did some grocery shopping on the last food tax-free day of a two month run.  It makes a HUGE difference.  Normally I self check but this was way too much.  Two very sweet employees checked and bagged  but I helped a little on the bagging. 

As for today, church was inspiring as always.  It is World Communion Sunday so we had homemade breads with recipes from all over the globe.  There was extra so I grabbed a sour dough loaf that was used during the service.  I stopped by the shady 'gentral on the way home and there was a neighborhood dog running in and out of the automatic doors.  One guy knew who he belonged to, bought a leash and was wrangling to get him in the car and take him home.  Bless him.  Also the computer froze up and the natives were not happy during the re-boot.  Patience, people.  I felt sorry for the lone cashier.

Y'all  be blessed and keep the faith ^j^