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SOS #26 - 10/1/20 - Little Pieces of Magic that have appeared in my life recently

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  We hear so much negativity and doubt that many become depressed in our country at this time.  It's time for us to look to the positive and find the magic that surrounds us.  Here's my list of Magic that I've discovered recently. A phone call from a friend I hadn't heard from in a while A text message wishing me a great day A positive reply to my "thought for the day" for Michelle & girls A hug or two or three from Hubby.  And some hugs given to special friends. The delight in creating a greeting card to send to someone who needs lifting up The cool morning to take a long walk and contemplate the coming of Fall The turning of the leaves A beautiful sunrise and sunset with a full moon rising in the sky Shutting off the A/C and opening up the windows The smiles we can see in the eyes of those who wear masks Talking with a special 98 year old friend who looks forward to my weekly calls The sound of the wind chimes (they were given to us many years ago by Mic...
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Getting Excited - SOS #22 9/3/20

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  We had to cancel/postpone our BIG trip with family to Hawaii to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary.  A big disappointment after so much planning, but we'll be patient and wait - it WILL happen next year! So instead, we have a "mini" trip planned with our son and daughter-in-law to celebrate their 7th wedding anniversary and our 50th.  The reservations have been made for months and plans are underway.  We have a cabin rented at Big Cedar Lodge near Branson, MO.  It is an all inclusive resort and really no need to get into Branson.  We've planned meals and what we're going to do - swimming, a boat ride, hiking in Dogwood Canyon, playing games (golfing for them) and just a time to relax with family and a dear friend.  Oh yeah, and lots to eat and wine to drink! A special dinner is planned at the Osage Restaurant at the Top of the Rock followed by the Sunset Ceremony.   It's only for four days, but we are all looking forward to "getting awa...
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Friends of the Library Sale - SOS #20 - 8/20/20

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  A blurb in the paper A notice on the radio An e-mail All making an announcement The Friends of the Library will again hold their quarterly book sale   Hooray - today's the day! Do I need more books? Such a silly question Of course, my shelves still have space Arriving a little after 10:00 A line had formed A new format Take a number Only 20 people admitted at a time #59 I wait patiently for my turn I talk with others waiting too Friends Volunteers Patrons of the library Finally, my number is called The tables await New authors calling out to me Familiar authors waiting for me to pick them I pick them up, read the cover Some I put back Others go into my bag Off to checkout And on my way home to place them on the appropriate shelf  Which one to choose first Oh wait,  I'm already well into a book These new books will wait as patiently as I waited in line. I love book sales!
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Things to Ponder - SOS #18 8/6/20

I have often fallen back to lists when I can't think of anything to write about.  They're easy, fun and a good starting point for a future post. Things to ponder: Why do the hummingbirds seem to fight over the feeder?    It seems that it would be much easier to share. Why do clerks not know how to make change when you give them $5.10 for a bill of $3.07?  Even after using a calculator, they still want to count out 93 cents in change. Why does hubby have such a difficult time inserting a pillow in a pillowcase?  He is so handy at everything else and yet makes this chore so difficult. Why is it so difficult to fast on those mornings that you have blood work scheduled?   Most mornings I can exercise and start my day before I have breakfast. Why does time seem to fly by when you have five things scheduled and are already behind before you start?  And then time just drags when you're waiting for test results. Why do I wake up at 2:00 a.m., wide awake w...
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The Magic of a Typewriter - SOS 7/30/20

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This typewriter image has been an intrigue to me since the beginning of the SOS blog.   An old black Royal with a carriage and paper bail, keys that were hard to press, a return lever, ribbon on a spool - stuffed in a closet until my Dad needed to fill out a form.  This was the very first typewriter that I ever used when I was in elementary and high school (just a few years ago!). When I was in high school and took a typing class, I learned the keyboard and used another manual IBM typewriter - somewhat easier to use, but no speed.  As the year progressed, we got to use the Selectric IBM typewriter that had a ball with all the letters and numbers on it.  The speed increased and we were graded on that.  No backspacing to make a correction - erasures only.  You had to be very careful when erasing as you could easily tear the paper.  And then there was the carbon paper - one, two, three carbon copies - whatever you typed you definitely did not want to...
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Even among the turmoil, I can find hope - SOS 7/23/20

With everything that is going on in our country and world, I find myself being very thankful for all that I have been blessed with each day. The sunrise in the early morning Time to reflect and contemplate A good book or two or three Time spent with friends An apron display at the library Creating cards to send to those I haven't seen in a while The hummingbirds that seem to be peering in the window to see if we're watching The dragonflies in abundance flitting around Homegrown tomatoes, green peppers and cucumbers Enjoying pizza and game night with a dear friend Zooming with Michelle & Girls on Thursdays Listening to all of their adventures Watching their faces as they see themselves on line The list goes on and on.  The days, weeks, months seem to be flying by and yet there is still all of the sickness and turmoil in our country and beyond.  I feel sheltered and hopeful and blessed.
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Is it consistency or rut? SOS 7/17/20

As hubby would tell you, I have a routine (aka rut to him) that I do every morning.  But this consistency (in my mind) is what gets my day started and propels me thru the day. I'm an early riser and enjoy my morning time to myself.  I check e-mails and then proceed to my "happy place" aka the front porch and read my devotions and offer my prayers to God.  By that time, hubby has gotten up to start his day - with a hug and kiss and off for his cup of coffee. I'm headed to "my room" for 30 minutes of exercise and then for my cup of coffee and crossword puzzle.  Hubby joins me on the front porch - he has trouble going outside the box for answers to the clues, so he bring Google with him. Breakfast follows and we're off to another great day. So should this be recorded as consistency or rut?
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