When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.
Life is not a dress rehearsal.
If God is for me, who can be against me?
Do not wish to be anything but what you are, but be that perfectly.
What other people think of you is none of your business.
Dance like no one is looking.
I wish you all a healthy, happy and peaceful new year.
bev
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Snowed in with your Spouse
It's snowing in the northeast today. Started last night and we have over 20 inches now. Thus, driving is out of the question even with a 4-wheel drive car. What's a couple to do?
If you have children at home with you, you've got your hand full. Surely kids want to get out in the snow and play or build a snowman. For a mom this means, dragging out all the layers of clothes, the mittens, boots, etc. You only hope that after dressing in kids in all these clothes, they stay out for at least some time. But, you could be wrong and there could be the little munchins knocking on the door ready to come in after just a few precious moments. They it's on to undressing them and putting wet clothes on something to dry.
However, if you are an empty nester, you are not so distracted by other people. You or your spouse may be the type to take an opportunity like today to work. It may be working at your job or working around the house. Or, you may take out a good book or watch a movie. If you have a hobby or love cooking or baking, this may be your opportunity to turn out a masterpiece.
But, if you are like me, you probaby used most of the day to snuggle with your partner. Looking out at the snow and snuggling is almost as good as sitting by the fireplace with a nice glass of wine or martini. It's also a great time to "reconnect" with a loved one by sharing what's in your heart and on the mind. It may also be a good day to call others who are also snowed in and tell them that you are thinking about them.
Regardless of what you do on days like this, look out your window and marvel at nature and it's beauty. My thoughts are with you wherever you are and whatever you are doing.
If you have children at home with you, you've got your hand full. Surely kids want to get out in the snow and play or build a snowman. For a mom this means, dragging out all the layers of clothes, the mittens, boots, etc. You only hope that after dressing in kids in all these clothes, they stay out for at least some time. But, you could be wrong and there could be the little munchins knocking on the door ready to come in after just a few precious moments. They it's on to undressing them and putting wet clothes on something to dry.
However, if you are an empty nester, you are not so distracted by other people. You or your spouse may be the type to take an opportunity like today to work. It may be working at your job or working around the house. Or, you may take out a good book or watch a movie. If you have a hobby or love cooking or baking, this may be your opportunity to turn out a masterpiece.
But, if you are like me, you probaby used most of the day to snuggle with your partner. Looking out at the snow and snuggling is almost as good as sitting by the fireplace with a nice glass of wine or martini. It's also a great time to "reconnect" with a loved one by sharing what's in your heart and on the mind. It may also be a good day to call others who are also snowed in and tell them that you are thinking about them.
Regardless of what you do on days like this, look out your window and marvel at nature and it's beauty. My thoughts are with you wherever you are and whatever you are doing.
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