Seen when out and about yesterday.
Both Don and I had what we called a ‘spacey’ day yesterday. I was slightly off all day, so was he. I forgot that I was washing the sheets, resulting in a late finish to the drying process and me having to make up the bed at 7:30 pm. I was slightly forgetful all day. It wasn’t a bad day at all, just slightly off.
But today is another day. Hopefully, that foolishness is over.
Yesterday, Meredith and I were remembering my dad’s emails. When he was mad at one of us, the email would be in ALL CAPS!!!!!!!!! With lots of EXCLAMATION POINTS!!!!!!!!!! If I got one, I would read it out loud to Mere in a very loud, shouting voice. She would do the same. This memory made us dissolve in laughter because at this point, several years after my dad’s death, we have perspective on it and it’s just plain funny. My father was a yeller and we were on the receiving end of in-person yelling for much of our childhood. I hated it. Much better to receive it via email.
And you know, of course, that we loved our dad and we miss him every day. Truly. I’m glad he didn’t have to see the rise of fascism in this country or witness a Trump presidency. He fought against fascism in WWII. He was also onto T well before he ran for President and couldn’t stand him. I remember having conversations with Dad about it. He would have been devastated to see what is happening right now. My dad was very smart about things. I miss talking to him about politics. I miss calling him to ask him how to fix something or other. He was the kind of guy who always knew how to fix anything. I just miss him. I miss my mom, too. I miss laughing with her. I miss her nightly scent of Oil of Olay. Even as an adult, I often sat on her lap for a moment or two. She was a great cuddler.
Sigh. Both Don and I have been missing our parents lately.
It’s a rainy and gray day today – sort of suits my mood.
And then, last night, I was remembering my brother’s kids when they were little. I was living in a house that was about 15 minutes away from his. I would visit on Halloween and help my brother take the kids trick or treating. It was such fun. Now they’re all grown up with their own kids – children my brother never got to see. I miss him, too.
But I’m so grateful for my parents and my brother and my grandparents and aunts and uncles – all of them departed now, but all of them loved.
Stay safe.
Happy Tuesday.
Got the info today a classmate died…I was her matron of honor…we were friends 70 years…when I moved to Florida, we didn’t stay in touch…although I have with others…my age exactly…since February 2020, up to 20 close close family gone and close friends gone…about ten kind of close friends…I am aging people…losing loved ones…lost a dear dear dear aunt last year and a dear dear brother in law, younger than I…another sister in law and another brother in law…a beloved almost brother also…we never know…I can relate about missing your loved ones…the only solace we have is that we live one day at a time…each day at a time…we love…we are kind and good…we don’t stress over what we cannot change…when my time comes, my family will know they had a NICE Nana and Mom. I have had trials that many never face…but oh my miracles…thank you for sharing your heart today, dear girl…
I starting losing people at a very young age. Two young children that I babysat for (I think I was about 13) died. One from a brain tumor, one from leukemia. Our neighbor committed suicide. And in junior high I lost a classmate from an asthma attack and another classmate in high school from cancer. The list of people I’ve lost is quite long, including two students when I was a professor, one of whom was murdered. Then there are all my friends who died of AIDS – and that list is shockingly long. And this doesn’t count family members. I’m well acquainted with loss.
Thanks, Brenda. I’m sorry for your losses.
Stay safe.
You can relate…you know I am quite elderly and this happens…or so I am told frequently…thanks…
xo
Also Nancy Jill Thames who died in August…my age also…almost finished her last book…her husband has contacted me about editing after he gets it together…she and I were working until July…her series of cozy mysteries about a Yorkie named Teddie were cute, and I worked with her on last few…yes..I will help on the Wedding Vase…historical fiction…however her ashes are In. The real Wedding Vase…I volunteer the editing…that and teaching online and family and all of you…good life…
It’s lovely that you’re going to help with editing your friend’s work, Brenda.
xoxo
sorry for the losses and sadness, but glad there are happy memories, too. thanks for sharing this with us, claudia.
sending a hug and prayers,
kathy
Many happy memories, Kathy.
Stay safe.
I just realized last night that someone broke into the Pelosi household. Of course, there was outrage from the news media and a statement made that the world is a very dangerous place. Maybe breaking into a political person’s residence will actually get some changes made in our society because killing CHILDREN in SCHOOLS sure hasn’t been enough!! Our country has been a dangerous place for a long time!! (all caps, means shouting ha ha)
Does anyone else agree?
I’m sure most people here agree. But the right is concocting conspiracy theories about the attack on Paul Pelosi, an attack made by someone who believed all their lies. They simply don’t care and it’s despicable of them.
Stay safe, Darlene.
I hadn’t heard about the conspiracy theories but I’m sure there are all kinds of stories. Sad that people can’t feel safe in their homes and schools! It sounds like the man was mentally disturbed which is a huge problem in this country. It’s so sad!
I was reading you comment to someone about all the number of losses you have had in your life. Very sad, I’m so sorry!
xo
I agree with you
I am so glad my husband is now retired and no longer teaching.
We pray for our grandson who is now a college student.
We pray God his safety.
It is a different country now.
I don’t know why because none of them died in the fall but autumn is when I really get misty eyed and sad about my relatives who have died, and also my pets. I’m so glad that you can share good memories of your families. The laughter really helps. I’m sewung for my Blythes end it really isn’t all that easy. I’m hand sewing and I’m not very good at it, but my little Model Jenny is very patient about having her hands off for the past several weeks. May your day be a pleasant one.
My dad died in the fall. In fact, we just passed the 7th anniversary of his passing at the end of October. And my brother died right after Labor day.
I agree, there’s something about this season that is almost melancholic.
Good for you for taking on sewing for Blythe, Nora!
Stay safe.
Beautiful words,Claudia! Thanking you for your thoughtful posts day in and day out.xo
Thank you for your kind words, Annette.
Stay safe.
It is very sad losing your parents because you just never get over that loss. You might get used to it but any little thing can bring it all back again. We lost my mom and my husband’s mom the same week 18 years ago now. It was a pretty rough week and I remember it like it happened yesterday. Thank goodness for all the happy memories we have. I agree autumn can be very melancholy and very beautiful at the same time. Take gentle care. Hugs, Elaine
Too much loss all at once, Elaine. I’m sorry.
Stay safe.
It’s a gray day here… expecting rain in about an hour!
Gray days often make me think about losses…just a moody feeling maybe! But I also love gray days to get cozy and read!
Thank you, Barrie.
Stay safe.
It’s it wonderful to have all those memories?
It is.
Stay safe, Cathy.
trying to remember a poem I read once ….
Put it Away, they say about a love that has gone wrong or the loss of one you love,
So I put it away, but its ghost just haunts me now and then
Like a way ward child on tip toe again.
This is universal….maybe not enough daylight….in any case we are all experiencing this. I miss my mothers hugs. So sending you all a hug.
Maria
Absolutely universal.
Thanks, Maria.
Stay safe.
So lovely.
Thank you, Tana.
Stay safe.