Just Back

Wow! It's good to be home. We went to Fla for a family party to celebrate Brian's grandparents' 60th wedding anniversary. It was a wonderful party with a lot of family there. Always so good to see family. And the house was beautiful. It was a waterfront house in Pompano Beach. Wow was it beautiful. And the beach was wonderful. Really good waves, a good breeze and lots of sunshine. And family. Oh and a pool. Heavenly.

Then to Jacksonville to see my wonderful girls and family. We enjoyed the visit. Cathy has a really cute son about 15 months old. Brian was fascinated. Kingston never stops moving. Never. Except when he is asleep. And Marlee is the talker. She carries on complete conversations that I understand most of. And of course my girls are wonderful. We visited my son-in-law's mom and John at their home in St Mary's Ga. Not only are they fabulous people but their home is one of the most welcoming and relaxing places I have ever been. Totally terrific.

But it's also good to be home.

There is always more

I have spent a lot of time on the computer lately looking at pictures like the one I just posted. I have already mentioned the changes in the house that have been made. And I have made some minor changes in other rooms. But I haven't figured out how to get the high ceilings needed for a beautiful chandelier in the dining room. At least, I can't think how to do it without getting another new roof. Or doing away with the second floor of the house. But then where would I sleep? Sometimes ideas seem to take on a life of their own.

A Rainy Day

I have heard that it is a good idea to save for a rainy day. That being, a day with no money.

I have heard that April showers bring May flowers.

I have heard it rain here to the extent of 16 inches above normal in 2009. After a really bad drought the year before it was truly a blessing.

I have heard rain here for the last 3 days. The dogs are truly ticked off.

There are several reasons to not love rain. There is the getting wet when the sig other takes you out to eat. Of course that points to the fact the sig other is actually taking you out to eat.

There is the mud the dogs track in when they go out to do their business. Of course that points to the fact that the dogs actually do their business outside and not in the house. Thank goodness for that!

In the summer rain means growing things like grass which has to be mowed. Of course that means we have actually been able to get grass to grow after years of trying.

There is the dark dank feeling of a winter rain. Of course that provides the best reason ever to stay home and hunker down and read a good book.

A cold rainy day can present it's own problems. The high humidity and low temp make the heat come on and dry out my skin. Of course I could go outside and fix the problem for a while.

Rainy day? Sounds like a winner to me.