Busy Sunday.....

I used to dread Sundays because they seemed so long and boring. Today was busy though all day. First of all I went to church. I went alone because Jana had something she had to do. I have not missed a Sunday since the pastor's wife passed away. I think that really made me think how short life can be. One never knows when it will be your time.

I went to church as a child. My Mom insisted on it. She was a Sunday School teacher. After I grew up I went sometimes. Sometimes I had a long spell where I didn't go. Now I am back on track and don't plan on missing any unless I just have too. My Mom would be very happy. I forgot how that saying goes but it means once you are taught to go to church when you get older you go back to it. I know that is true.

The pastor's son David preached today. I really do like him. He could pass for a twin with my son John. I really liked his sermon. I thought I was going to get out of church without crying today but that didn't happen. He was trying to prove a point and he started talking about when Lucy was in the hospital hooked up on machines when she was already with God. And how the preacher was holding her hand but she was gone. So very sad. His voice was breaking as he was saying this.

Anyway I got through church and went to Taco Bueno and got a tostado and lime cilantro rice for lunch. After I ate lunch I was going to meet a friend at the Movie Tavern. We were going to see"How to Be Single." Like I don't know how. I have been single most of my life. It was a good movie except for the language . It was funny at least.

After the movie I drove straight to Janas house to pick her up. We had to clean a car lot that we have cleaned for ten years. We got that done and she wanted to go to Big Lots. After Big Lots we went to Lowe's. She is a bigger shopper than I am. Believe that or not but it is true.

Then I took her home. I went home myself. Made myself a pot pie and a peach cobbler. Now it is bedtime so off I go to bed. Tomorrow is another day.

This Sunday is About Over.....

This Sunday is about over for me. Just put on my PJ's. On the bed. Of course I will read before I go to sleep. That is my nightly ritual. Makes me feel happy and secure.

I went to church this morning. Jana, Kaylee and Kaiden went with me. This was Kaylee's first time to go to church. After the singing is over, the kids go around and collect money people give for the offering for the kids to do stuff . I didn't know if Kaylee would know what to do. I thought she might think the money was for her. But she seen the other kids get the money and take it to the front and put in the pan . She did it too. Then she went to the children's church. She done good.

Ever since the pastor's wife died he mentions her and his voice breaks and you can tell he is on the verge of tears and it make's me cry. I thought today it wasn't going to happen but at the very end he was talking about his Lucy and then this older lady was going to be her last time at the church. She was going to go live with her daughter . The pastor told her at least she wouldn't have to be in the nursing home anymore. She said, " No, but it wont be in Fort Worth." You could tell it made her so sad to have to leave. I wish I could help people like that. Anyway the tears ran down my face. I reached down to get my purse for a Kleenex and bumped my forehead on the seat ahead of me. Ouch!

After church Kaylee went home with me. We went to Taco Bueno and got some nachos we shared. After we ate I thought we would take a nap. We lay down on my bed and I turned the TV on for Kaylee. I read a little bit in my book. Fell asleep but she never did. She woke me three times. Finally I just got up and we went out to the family room and watched TV until she got ready to go home.

Took her home then went to the store to get some laundry soap. Didn't even fix dinner tonight. Just snacked a little on cookies and chips. I know that is not a good meal but I don't like fixing anything just for me.

I watched a good movie that was not the kind I should have watched. But my favorite kind. Mystery. I can hear the rain outside.  Now I am off to bed.....

The 50's Were the Best Years ....

I am watching the Grammy's tonight. I don't mean to criticize but whatever happened to good singing? I have Sirrus Radio and I listen to 50's pop mostly and some old country. I think the best music was in the 50's. I know Elvis was the best singer of all times. I am sorry folks but there will never be another singer in my lifetime or yours better than Elvis. And then there was Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino, Little Richard . Brenda Lee and Connie Francis. Such good singers of the 50's.

I do like country now but I also loved George Jones, Gary Stewart, Tammy Wynette and even Johnny Cash. Of course they are all gone. Since I listen to Sirrus Radio  I don't hear much new music but I see on the Grammy's Taylor Swift is still a winner. A lot of that RapI heard tonight  you don't have to have a voice . Just talking.

It's not just singing from the 50's either. Cars of that era were great too. I can see a 55' or 56' Ford or Chevy and instantly know what model and make it is. The cars we have  now I cant tell what kind or what year it is. I wonder why that is? My brother restores these old cars I am talking about. They are a beauty when he gets through.

Then there was the way we dressed . Bobby sox and loafers and what ever those black and white shoes with laces were called. I still have some. Pleated skirts and tight skirts were in style. Some of these styles have come back. I am so glad! I have a tight skirt and pleated skirt. Shifts were in style back then and I loved them. My Mom made my clothes and I could just tell her about a style and she could make it. I was in style!

Movies from way back have been remade too. As well as shows on TV have been redone. I wonder if that will happen with things they have now. Will the kids of today think this was the best years ? I guess it is the years of technology but I don't know about music.

I am just glad I can say I am glad I was a teenager in the 50's. I remember Elvis well! I remember when Buddy Holley and Ritchie Valens got killed in a plane crash. As well as Patsy cline and Ricky Nelson. My brother use to have a 36' Ford he took me for a ride in. There were a lot of things we done back then that cant be done now. But we had no cell phones or computers but we didn't miss it. We had books to read. I grew up with Nancy Drew. And I am so glad!

Saturday........What Shall I do Tonight?

Like a lot of Saturdays .....I don't do too much. Kaylee spent the night last night and stayed until almost 2 today. We had fun. We watched cartoons. We ate junk. You can do that with your grandkids. She loves staying here. And why shouldn't she? She gets all the attention. She gets to watch what she wants to on TV.

After she left I took a much needed nap. She kind of tires me out. Makes me know I am getting old. Kids used to not tire me. I have to take a nap every day now where I didn't used to do that. I am always glad for her to come. I am glad for her to leave. After my nap then I miss her.

Tonight I am watching a movie on Hallmark, Appetite For Love. Taylor Cole that is in it is from Arlington. I read about her in the paper this morning. It is kind of cold in my family room tonight. I am on my bed with my laptop, letters to answer, books to read and a movie to watch so I think I got plenty to do. It might not be what I want to do sometimes but sometimes it is just nice to stay in and relax.

Tomorrow I will go to church and then watch the Super Bowl. We will have some chips and dip and sandwiches. I want to pay attention to the guy that "The Blind Side" was about. He will be playing.

Tonight I feel so grateful that I have a nice house to live in. I can watch TV or write or read or do anything I want too. I might get bored sometimes but I just need to stop and think what a nice life I have .  I am so cold natured. Thank goodness I don't have to get out in the cold much. Unless it is cold those two days I work.

This is probably the easiest time in my life. Not too much stress. Just boredom sometimes. And I can live with that.