That’s Tom on the left. 🙂
It’s a scary time out there for all of us, especially those of us in our golden years. We’ve been through a lot in our time, war, unemployment, illness, divorce, death of loved ones, but we continue to march on because that’s what we do. We are the generation who have learned to make the most out of every day we have. And these days, it’s even more important. Like everyone else, we want to do our part and stay healthy and not overburden the medical system. We’ve done all our shopping and stocking up on supplies. Although it’s tempting to get take-out food from restaurants, it’s probably better to cook at home. Except we couldn’t help getting our breakfast “to-go” this morning from our favorite eatery: Duchess Diner in Fairfield, CT.
Breakfast Duchess-style: Eggs over easy, sausage, home fries very well-done, and whole wheat bread. We get one order and split. He gets the bigger portion. SO GOOD! – Duchess Diner in Fairfield, CT.
We will keep going on our morning walks, and we decided to have some alternate fun beginning in the garden on those almost warm and sunny days, maybe take out our favorite swing. The plan is to give our little Honda Insight a fresh waxing and make it sparkle.
Happy Birthday, Ed! That’s his granddaughter Carley. She’s hanging out with him for a while.
Runners and walkers love to come to our neighborhood to enjoy the views and the ever-changing spectacular designs of God. We also get visits from foxes, bobcats, coyotes, and packs of deer, eight of them were on Ed’s lawn the other morning. I guess they heard it was Ed’s ninety-fifth birthday and came to offer good wishes. Maybe they were the ones who tied the birthday balloons to the lamp post? (Psst…actually it was Diane, who lives down the street.) Ed is made of sturdy stuff too! He was a navy man in WWII and he walks every morning, our inspiration.
I’ve done a few things in my life too. In 2009 I decided I wanted to write the love story about the artist, Albert Bierstadt. And I did, not before taking enough workshops and courses that would have given me a Masters in writing. I’m eighty-four and I’ve written two historical romance novels (yes even us old folks remember what it’s like to fall in love). And, now, I’m writing my memoir. What a trip down memory lane. Some of it is fun, some not so fun. But that’s the thing about life, you take every day as it comes. Yes, Tom and I are holding hands and are doing well.
I did mention we were going to do something funt? Today was Hat Day! I wish you all good health and happiness in these coming months. May this time bring us closer together and may we make some good memories pitching in to do our part.
Farewell till next time.
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Thanks for the pick-me-up! I’m glad you’re doing well and am happy you’re having fun. The girls loved the hat day picture!❤️
Andrea, thank you for dropping in. A cup of tea, perhaps, my dear, and bring the girls too!!! Wouldn’t that be a dream? We miss you, our wonderful family, and wish we could have been more involved with your lives. Let’s not let the distance keep us apart anymore, LET’S SKYPE! Are you working from home, of course? And you guys are good, right. We don’t need to make a date, just Skype anytime!!! And bring along Todd too, three-hour difference, bah, humbug. Love you, Gail (and Dad) Gram and Gramps.
Thanks Andrea, it’s always wonderful to see you, even this way, make-believe. Kiss each other for me, and let’s stay in touch.
You two love birds are very special. You love life. You have contagious enthusiasm, curiosity, and do wonderful things together. Gail, your background is amazing:
opening a school for interior design, publishing books, taking art classes, painting,
curating the museum in Norwalk. You and your husband make a wonderful, beautiful
team. You even love ballroom dancing. You will never be bored. You will always
celebrate life and many can learn from you.
I’m happy to know you.
Stay safe and stay well and keep on enjoying all that you do.
Gigi, thank you for connecting here in my blog. You must know, of course, you are part of my journey!!! it would not be the same without you. Thank you for your amazing friendship all these years. Love, Gail
Gail,
You are so lucky to have your husband and for you both to be well and able to enjoy life.
I am the same age as you and so many of us at this point are now alone. In my case, it is now 5 years. I am fortunate to have so many interests and to also love my house, my street, my town, my state, and my country. I am never bored or lonely.
I wish you many more years of life together.
Thank you, Alice, I appreciate you and all that you do for the arts. It’s great to know people like you!