Ponderings......

There are eyes looking at me.

Big brown puppy dog eyes.

Bandit wants attention.

A scritch.

A scratch.

Ahhhh....she knows the drill.

Keys are tapping, tapping and she gives up.

Over to the afghan covered blue chair.

The softness of the crocheted yarn will have to 

take the place of my attention for now.

It feels cold on my part.

To ignore her so.

Not giving in.

However, 

Bandit would let me pet and scratch her

all day every day.

She'd pretty much demand it if she could.

Now that I think of it, 

if I had someone at my disposal 24 -7

to give me a back rub I might just 

get to liking that too.

Another dog has snuggled up close.

Back turned to me for easy access.

Feel free to pet me she says.

I'm pretty well ignoring her too.

But the warmth of her body is pretty welcome 

on this blustery morning.

She lays down.

Settling in for a nap.

The bummer for her is that I have to get up 

in just a moment.

Time to get dressed.

Time to walk......

out there in that cold, cold air.

Now do you see why I haven't been posting.

I have nothing to say.

Well, nothing that anyone really wants to read

anyway.

We found a very, very funny birthday card this week.

I can't share it....

Apparently more than half of America

wouldn't find it amusing.

The biggest excitement here right now is

that I have made my candle labels waterproof!

Woot.

I really hope that doesn't rock your world.

Hoping you have more on your excitement meter than I do.

Chelsea continues to prepare to leave in July.

Items continue to be checked off her list.

Jonathan continues to work as a security guard at 

our favorite theater.

Mikey has been cleaning and counting light fixtures

by the hundreds(?) during changeover from Jonah 

to Noah.  

He is ready for Noah to begin so he can go back to 

doing what he loves....

moving sets here and there multiple times a day.

Warren is beginning to feel the pressure of 

changeover and a new show in the works.

I'm pretty sure he enjoys it.

Our van is at the garage for a major 

repair.  One that originally was supposed to 

cost more than $3,400.  

Gulp!

But now has been brought down to 

around $800.

I would have gulped at that if we hadn't heard 

the larger number first.

Perspective!

I'm slowly chipping away at my many projects

and cleaning this much neglected house.

I'm developing strategies for the best use of space

when I move my shop downstairs.

Neither Warren or I are willing to just throw 

stuff down there and call it done.

It means too much.

This must be done with much thought and care.

Georgia has had her second cataract surgery.

It went well.

We are collectively breathing a sigh of relief

to have these procedures in the rear view mirror.

Mom is enjoying her time between 

shows at the theater.

She loves working but she also enjoys

opportunities to see family and friends

who live in other states when she gets the mandatory time off.

Coming up next week we will begin 

a neighborhood game night. 

I'm looking forward to time with some

old neighbors and some new ones too.

Life continues to click down the track....

the clicks come faster and faster.

Have you noticed?

Perhaps it was driven home this week when 

a very good friend lost her father suddenly.

Angel has joined the group that no one really wants to join.

Those who have said good-bye to their daddies.

It happens.

We know.

But it is a place that you really can't understand

unless and until you have walked the road.

My heart breaks for the pain and sadness 

still ahead of her.

I rejoice with her for their closeness

and for all of the memories she has to enjoy.

If you have not yet joined this club.....

reach out and tell your dad how much he means to you.

Maybe words aren't your way....

but make him his favorite treat

or wrap him up in a bear hug.

The train is clearly clicking on the track

and you don't want to regret a moment

of missed opportunity.