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The Girls and a Birthday

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Yesterday was another hot and humid day culminating in thunderstorms late in the afternoon. In the morning there were a few sprinkles, but that was it, so Don went ahead and worked at the farmer’s market. It ended up being a good day for him. But boy was he tired from being out in the sun and humidity all day long!

I stayed home and did some laundry, watered houseplants, cleaned and started a new jigsaw puzzle. I gave up on the last one because it was very, very difficult and I finally lost my patience and any motivation I had and put it back in the box. Maybe I’ll get to it again someday. I find I need something to do other than reading on days when I can’t be outside for any length of time, so I bought another puzzle. This one is The World of Sherlock Holmes.

The girls and I worked on a little project in the morning:

We decided that we needed a new group portrait. So, two by two, I carried them outside to the glider and the girls decided where to stand. A couple of them were less than enthusiastic, but we ignored them and carried on.

All in all, I’m pleased with the results.

They’re awfully cute.

TODAY is a red letter day! It’s my darling baby sister’s birthday! I adore her. And I helped raise her since I was 11½ when she was born. She is an extraordinary human being and the world is better for her existence. I don’t know what I’d do without her.

Happy Birthday, dearest sister! I love you to the moon and back. I hope your boys spoil you today. God knows, you deserve it! xoxoxo

Stay safe.

Happy Sunday.

Escape

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In my quest to escape from the insanity of this country, I asked Sophie if she would be willing to be my model for a photo session. A chance to get outside? She was in.

She’s a bit of a free spirit and refused to wear shoes.

I think she wants something from me.  Money? To accompany her somewhere? Candy?

These girls are a wonderful source of support and fun and escape, and boy, do I need it right now.

My new weed whacker/trimmer arrived the other day. I put it together yesterday and went outside to do some work before it got too hot, but the battery wasn’t fully charged. Drat! So this morning, I’ll head out there do some much needed clean up.

It’s very hot here this weekend, so any work has to be done early in the day.

My sister, who is an occupational therapist and works with small children, knows the system in a way most of us don’t. She wrote an extraordinary post about the Supreme Court/Roe v Wade decision and what being pro-life should really mean. (She’s pro-choice, as well.) I urge you to read it. You can find it here. It’s an eye-opener.

Messaged back and forth with a Russian friend from the Blythe community this morning. She was shocked at the decision made by SCOTUS. I asked her if abortion was legal in Russia. The answer? Yes. She said that there are many things that are wrong in Russia, many things she disagrees with. But in the case of abortion, Russian women have more rights than we do.

Okay. I have to get going.

Stay safe.

Happy Sunday.

 

Saturday

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Saturday morning on the porch. It’s raining off and on and we’re due for some thunderstorms later in the day.

If you follow my sister Meredith and read her blog, you might have been wondering where she’s been. It wasn’t something I could talk to you about. It was her story to share when the time was right. But she’s written a blog post now so I can share a bit.  Briefly, she’s getting a divorce, she’s moved to a new home, and finally, finally, she is in a place where she can begin to heal.

Over the past several years, it has been my constant wish and dream that my sister could finally find peace. She is an incredible human being who deserved better than the crap she was having to deal with on a daily basis. Her husband is a troubled man. Life with him is extremely stressful. And it has been this way for most of their marriage. I don’t know if I could have stuck it out as long as she did, but then again, I’m not a mom with three children. Her concern was, first and foremost, for her children – and so she stayed. Eventually, something happened that was the final straw and she knew it was time to prepare to leave. The transition has been stressful, to say the least, but the day she finally moved into her new home was one of the happiest days of my life. Don and I were literally cheering and clapping in our living room. My sister is so strong.

I love Meredith and all I want is for her to be happy again. To feel that she doesn’t have to constantly be on high alert. To know that her new home can be and will be her haven, her safe place. And that once Little Z adjusts to this change, to know he will be happier. The older boys – who are really men – are at an age where they can support Mere and be there for her. They are such great guys. She has friends down in Florida who have helped her through this transition and I’m so grateful for them. And Z will eventually thrive.

Meredith gives and gives to everyone she knows.

Now it’s time for her to have the gift of peace and release.

You can read her post here. There’s more information there.

She is a strong woman and I am enormously proud of her bravery. Better days are ahead, my dear one. Better days are ahead.

Stay safe.

Happy Saturday.

 

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