My time here in FL is very calm. Mornings are a little different here in this warm place. I have my coffee, later some breakfast
they I play with the cats. After some housework I usually go for
a walk, sometimes I walk with Lauren to the gym that is part of
our privilege for paying 2 HOA fees. I think it's all too expensive
and not worth the expense, but I don't have any control over that.
I also take a walk to my daughter's usually once a day, and then
take her dog for a walk at least twice while I'm there. He likes to run so I take him for a run too. He's a cute little Pomeranian, but very excitable and a little mouthy. But he loves to run and walk with me, and I like him too. My daughter also has a small black
cat that I love, but she's taking a back seat to the dog. I don't like
that. Cats should be treated royally certainly mine are!!!
Musings of a retired nurse, mother of one and grandmother of 3. Doing some part time work editing papers and writing stories. I Worked 34 years mostly in L&D and newborn special care, taught childbirth education classes, and worked with the VNA and did home fetal monitoring for high risk patients. I feel privileged to have shared such wonderful and private moments with so many families. I do miss the work that I did, but not the stress I experienced so often.
Famous Seamus
Love that belly
Sunday, November 16, 2014
Friday, November 7, 2014
Halloween Night
Halloween Comment
I have just read a horrible news story about 3 young girls who were killed by a hit-&-run driver
on Halloween. The girls were in the crosswalk and in 13-14 age range. How can someone do something like that? It may have been an accident, but without the driver stopping to tell his side it seems that speed was the issue and maybe alcohol was also involved. I hope they find him, but it won't bring the girls back. There aren't a lot of holidays that involve kids being outside at night (maybe caroling near Christmas). But I feel for the parents of those girls (I don't know if they are sisters or just friends).They will forever blame themselves for letting the girls go outside at night .... etc. But it is a difficult choice for parents. Let their children grow and experience life and risk harm or keep them safe, protected and deny them the experiences they need to grow. Even if the parents had been with the children they might not have been able to prevent what happened, but maybe they wouldn't feel guilty. I have 3 grandchildren in that age bracket (13,14-15) and they were out by
themselves on Halloween, and they were fine. But it only takes one irresponsible driver to change all that, And the moms will always regret that they weren't there with their daughters and probably
the dad's too, but men aren't prone to guilt the way women are. (Which would be an interesting
blog topic some day.)
I did have a good Halloween experience in my new home. The first time in this city as well. I
got mostly toddlers - sooo very cute. They were all so polite too. When I offered them another
piece nearly all declined without prompting by the parents. One little did take a second piece
for her brother who was at home (don't know if he was sick or what). But I did enjoy the
little kids. I was hoping that my grandchildren would show up they are all in their teens (14-15)
but I guess they had other plans.
One of my cats was very timid and frightened each time the doorbell rang, but another one was fine and a little curious. I wanted to kid with the little ones and say that my cats were dogs in cat costumes, but in the end decided not to, thought they wouldn't get the joke.
I have just read a horrible news story about 3 young girls who were killed by a hit-&-run driver
on Halloween. The girls were in the crosswalk and in 13-14 age range. How can someone do something like that? It may have been an accident, but without the driver stopping to tell his side it seems that speed was the issue and maybe alcohol was also involved. I hope they find him, but it won't bring the girls back. There aren't a lot of holidays that involve kids being outside at night (maybe caroling near Christmas). But I feel for the parents of those girls (I don't know if they are sisters or just friends).They will forever blame themselves for letting the girls go outside at night .... etc. But it is a difficult choice for parents. Let their children grow and experience life and risk harm or keep them safe, protected and deny them the experiences they need to grow. Even if the parents had been with the children they might not have been able to prevent what happened, but maybe they wouldn't feel guilty. I have 3 grandchildren in that age bracket (13,14-15) and they were out by
themselves on Halloween, and they were fine. But it only takes one irresponsible driver to change all that, And the moms will always regret that they weren't there with their daughters and probably
the dad's too, but men aren't prone to guilt the way women are. (Which would be an interesting
blog topic some day.)
I did have a good Halloween experience in my new home. The first time in this city as well. I
got mostly toddlers - sooo very cute. They were all so polite too. When I offered them another
piece nearly all declined without prompting by the parents. One little did take a second piece
for her brother who was at home (don't know if he was sick or what). But I did enjoy the
little kids. I was hoping that my grandchildren would show up they are all in their teens (14-15)
but I guess they had other plans.
One of my cats was very timid and frightened each time the doorbell rang, but another one was fine and a little curious. I wanted to kid with the little ones and say that my cats were dogs in cat costumes, but in the end decided not to, thought they wouldn't get the joke.
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