Hi Everyone.  Hope this finds you well this last Sunday in September.  I think I blinked and missed the month...where did it go?  The weather turned a bit cooler as fall arrived.  This morning the sunrise was beautiful and the sky is clear.  The temp was 49 as I walked with Lady this morning..when I walked back into the house my glasses fogged up.  This is the time of year when I add sweaters and blankets as to avoid putting the heat on.  I kept thinking the other day, if papa was here the heat would already be on...LOL!  

I'm a bit tired today.  I stayed up a bit later last night trying to finish a "Solitaire" event...LOL!   I truly only compete with myself, but the results are always interesting.  I know that what energy/thoughts we put out into the world do come around.  So last night as I went to bed, I thought, I hope my mom has a good nights sleep and does NOT wake up several times.  We had such a good week and I wanted to be a little selfish and have another night.  So you know where I'm going with this little story.  Yes, she was up quite a bit, which means I was up quite a bit and the kicker was Lady was also up quite a bit.  Right now at 7:52 am, mom is snoring and Lady is passed out on the couch.  Coffee and sugar are high on my agenda this morning.  

Overall, it was a quiet week.  I put the fall decorations out, took down the summer plants (I had let them die a couple of weeks ago), even got to DSW and purchased new walking shoes.  I am keeping to myself and my nose clean (so to speak) in the neighborhood.  I have not told many people of what happened with the Club and such, but when people asked I don't lie.  I keep up with some of the neighborhood happenings via the newsletter and my elderly neighbor.  He is still so upset over what happened and I keep telling him to let it go...it happened for a reason and overall it's not the most important part of my life.  There have been a couple of houses sold and new neighbors are moving in.  I am still helping one neighbor with rides to visit her brother and she provided me a list of medical appointments she has in October and expects me to take her.  I honestly don't mind helping anyone as long as I can, yet I can't always promise I can help this woman as my first responsibility is to my mom.  Then the guilt wants to creep in...I guess that's what happens when you want to help everyone.  

I could NOT and would NOT watch the hearings the other day.  Believe me I caught highlights on every newscast.  I am disgusted in so many ways.  I am torn on the entire topic in so many ways.  I do not know if anything will ever be resolved and as we all know not everyone will be happy with the results.  I do believe we have come to a place in our society/history where women can completely change the world and hopefully in positive ways.  It's time to let the "old boys" and people, in general, know that the behavior/actions they were allowed to get away with and in many was expected; will not be tolerated in the future.  I can not imagine being a parent and trying to discuss these issues with children when as adults we do NOT know how to talk about it.  As we all know we can not change the past - it happened - but we can move forward.    Do not dismiss those coming forward with their stories as they have finally found a way to express what happened.  I am hoping that those getting their stories out (I mean the regular every day people who are not in front of cameras) will find some type of inner peace.  

To change to a lighter topic - have you watched any of the new TV season?   I may not like having a satellite for TV, but I will say what I do like is that every night prime time (8 to 11) on the four major networks is captured and I can catch up later.  I only then have to record those shows on other networks and not tie up the DVR.    I tried to watch the "new" shows to see if anything grabbed my attention  - New Amsterdam, Murphy Brown, A Million Little Things, Cool Kids, Single Parents, Manifest, and Magnum P.I.  Of course, I still watched my old favorites...too many to list.   A few more shows start this week so it will be interesting to see what catches on or captures my attention. 

I finished reading a murder/mayhem book this past week along with several newspapers and magazines.  I'm in the middle of another book so we'll see what this week brings.  

The daily and wacky holidays for the week...provides something lighthearted to think about:


September: 

30 National Mud Pack Day

​October:  

1 International Day for the Elderly
National Homemade Cookies Day
1 World Vegetarian Day
2 National Custodial Worker Day
2 Name Your Car Day
3 National Boyfriends Day
3 National Kale Day - first Wednesday of October
3 Techies Day
3 Virus Appreciation Day
4 National Golf Day
4 National Frappe Day
5 Do Something Nice Day
5 World Smile Day first Friday of month
5 World Teacher's Day
6 Come and Take it Day
6 International Frugal Fun Day - first Saturday of the month
6 Mad Hatter Day
6 Physician Assistant Day
6 World Card Making Day - first Saturday of the month

Month:

• Adopt a Shelter Dog Month 
• American Pharmacist Month
• Apple Jack Month                                      
• Awareness Month
• Breast Cancer Awareness Month
• Clergy Appreciation Month
• Computer Learning Month
• Cookie Month
• Domestic Violence Awareness Month
• Eat Country Ham Month
• International Drum Month
• National Diabetes Month
• National Pizza Month
• National Vegetarian Month
• National Popcorn Popping Month
• Sarcastic Month
• Seafood Month

Weekly Celebrations:

• Week 1 Get Organized Week
• Week 1 Customer Service Week
• Week 2 Fire Prevention Week
• Week 2 Pet Peeve Week
• 14 - 20 Earth Sciences Week
• Week 3 Pastoral Care Week

I am going to leave it here for today.  This was longer than I expected when I started.   I hope you have a good week.  Take care.  Chat soon.  Marie

“Never underestimate the power you have to take your life in a new direction.”  - ― Germany Kent

“We ought to love, encourage and support each other.”  - ― Lailah Gifty Akita, Pearls of Wisdom: Great mind

“The thought of hope is the seed to healing.”  - ― Shilpa Menon

Hi Everyone!  Welcome to Fall!  I hope you had a good week.  I can't believe it's fall.  Cool morning here (temp is 52), but hopefully a sunny day.  I guess it's time to get the fall decorations out of the shed.  The tree across the street is always the first to change color and I noticed it started the other day.  Almost overnight it has changed so much.  The tree in our yard is the last tree to lose it's leaves.  

Today is my mom's 85th birthday.  I am of mixed feelings.  I am in awe as I think of all that she has seen and gone through in her life.  All the changes including technology - I remember my dad would  have the latest computer or printer and my mom would say:  "You won't find my fingerprints on any of that so he can't blame me if it does not work.   I won't even dust it!"  We would laugh and laugh.  I am also very sad, as my mom has no idea it's her birthday.  I am grateful that the hospice social worker brought a small cake on Friday and the hospice nurse brought three pink roses (one for my mom, one for my dad, and one for God).  I'll give mom extra TLC today and a cupcake or two. 

My mom has been home for six months now.   We have our routine on many days.  I'm not sure what I expected, but there definitely have been more ups than downs.  Yes, I'm worn, but the blessings far outweigh anything else.   I learn something new almost every day whether it's about me or my mom.  A sad moment this past week as I see another step in our journey.  For the first time mom was not engaged when Chaplain Jim came and played his guitar.  He sang/played some of her favorite songs and she did not tap her feet, bob her head or sing the words.  I can honestly say that as I held her hands, my eyes leaked a few times.   

Although I have not felt my dad's presence lately, I know he is here with mom.  A little funny story from yesterday:  The aid I have on Saturday's is highly attuned energy wise and spirit wise.  She may be young, but she has an old soul so to speak.   I came in from my Saturday night at Market Basket and she greeted me with, "did your dad wear a lot of cologne like Old Spice?"  I said yes, it was his favorite, he had a few others, but always went back to Old Spice.   She said, "well he's here!"  I was sitting with your mom, reading my tablet when there was this very strong smell of Old Spice.  I looked around and even came out to the kitchen as I thought someone came into the house.  I could not find anyone and as I sat reading, I felt someone look over my shoulder as if to say, "what's that?"  We both chuckled and smiled.  Thank goodness she does not spook easily.   I was at a family reunion type event yesterday with my dad's family.  I got to meet several cousins for the first time and reconnect with others.  I spent a lot of time talking about my dad and grandmother (a cousin's husband worked with her long before he was part of the family), so I think dad let me know he was around.  

Have you ever met your doppelganger?  Yesterday, at the family event, I had people who told me that I looked like someone or they thought I was someone else (actually two people).  So it was fun to see my cousins and figure out who several of us look like and even found a doppelganger of my nephew...red hair and beard included.  We spent a lovely afternoon outlining the family tree and chatting away.   We even learned the real names of some learned the real names vice the nicknames of some cousins.   Of course, many of us are spread far and wide across the country and into Ireland and then some of us are only minutes apart.  This was only a small portion of the family that gathered, but I can't imagine after reviewing some of the family tree what it would take to gather many more of us.  Social media will keep many of us connected.   It was a pleasant afternoon. 

The energy of weather changes, storms, etc. have driven Lady crazy.   She sometimes just wanders the house back and forth as she can't settle.   When we go outside, she is undecided about which way to go.  She definitely knows when she does not want to go as she sits her butt down and refuses to move.  She does not care that I want to walk to the dumpster or pick up the mail...LOL!   She definitely shadows me in the house and I have to be careful because she sneaks up on me.  In the house, she does not wear a collar so no noise when she's roaming.   Normally, she has signs for when she needs to go out, but this past week her signals were off.  

Finished reading "CAPTIVE IN IRAN" by Maryam Rostampour and Marziyeh Amirizadeh.  A true story of two christian women imprisoned in Tehran's Evin Prison.  All I can say is OMG, not sure I could have survived what these two women went through for their faith.  This book was recommended by someone in the book challenge I was involved with on FB.  So many good books were recommended, I hope to eventually read many of them.  What are you reading? 
 
The daily and wacky holidays for the week...provides something lighthearted to think about:

23 Autumn Equinox - Fall begins! - date varies
23 Checkers Day
23 Dog in Politics Day
23 Sukkot - begins at sundown, date varies
24 National Cherries Jubilee Day
25 National Comic Book Day
26 Johnny Appleseed Day
27 Crush a Can Day
28 Ask a Stupid Question Day (one of my favorite days)
28 National Good Neighbor Day - Always September 28, previously the 4th Sunday in month
28 Native American Day - fourth Friday of the month
29 Confucius Day - Try your luck. Get a Fortune Cookie.
30 National Mud Pack Day
 
I am going to leave it here for today.   Time to finish my first cup of coffee (already cold) and grab a hoodie...LOL!  I need to get moving and get the day going.  I hope you have a good week.  Take care.  Chat soon.  Marie

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."  Margaret Mead

"A good heart is better than all the heads in the world."  Edward Bulwer-Lytton

"It's hard to beat a person who never gives up."  Babe Ruth

Hi Everyone.  Hope this finds you well midway through September.  I am looking out the window this morning at fog (we've had fog the last few nights/mornings).  Have you noticed less daylight recently?  It always fascinates how quickly the season of lengthy days goes by.  I think that's why I cherish them so much.  

On our walk this morning (yes Lady was up early!), my mind kept wandering to old English murder mysteries involving foggy nights.  I was writing a screenplay in my head or seeing old movie scenes.  I guess it's good to let the mind wander sometimes.   Lady and I just meandered our normal route, but because it's Sunday there were no work trucks or many cars/people around.   

Lady has been very antsy for the past few days.   She just can't seem to settle down.    She's not a lap dog so it's not like she comes to me for a little love.  If I try to pet her, she goes the other way.  She wanders the house room-to-room; up and down off the couch;  not sure if she is feeling energy or seasonal shifts, but sometimes she gallops around.  Usually the galloping means I need to go out, but I take her out she squats and wants right back in the house - no walk.  She was funny last night, even the visiting angel noticed how she could not settle. After her normal treats (yes she knows what time to get these) she wandered the house until it was time for bed.  And, yes, we have a routine for bed as well.   She has definitely been sticking by my side, when I move, she moves.  I did almost trip over her the other day when I was carrying laundry...thought she was sleeping in the living room and did not hear her approach.  Luckily, I felt her before before I could step on her.   As my sister said, I may have to think about a life alert for me...LOL!

I would like to write a little bit about caregiver support and how I've come to realize that they probably provide me more support and assistance than I ever thought they would.  I know they are here to help my mom physically, but they are definitely here for me mentally.  Whether it be the hospice nurse and aid; the visiting angel; or the private aid; they always take the time to speak with me; of course about my mom; but usually about anything and everything.  I have used my coaching skills to support them as well.   The hospice caregivers are here for about an hour, but if I need to run a quick errand will stay until I return.   The visiting angels are here for two separate three hour stints on Saturday which provides me the time to grocery shop, run errands, etc.  Six nights a week I have a private aid come in for 1 to 2 hours. I normally have the same aids so we have definitely gotten in many ways to know each other.  They are the lifeline,  in my crazy life, as they may be the only adult conversation I have for the day.  I know for them it's a job and when it's over they will move on to someone else, but for many of them they give so freely of their heart. Many aids have told me how their patients become like family and how they impacted them.   In so many ways, it's a thankless job.  I thank them all the time, but thought I should put it out into the world how grateful I am for all the, by do. 

Mom had an overall good week.  She was up in her chair a couple of days in a row and wanted to stay up until the evening aid came.  She even let me transfer her from chair to bed one day and she tried to assist (she usually stiffens up).   She is sleeping more and it seems more peacefully.  She did scare me the other day, when she looked at me and said, "I only have to put up with this for another hour!"  Then she shut her eyes.   I was a bit scared and closely monitored her for the rest of the day.  There are lots of angels visiting and having conversations with her so I catch snippets here and there.  I smile and cry almost every day, but it's not a bad thing.  As I am here and have to stay present in whatever moment she provides.  

My heart and prayers are with all of those in the Carolinas and dealing with Hurricane Florence.  Thank you friends and family in the area that checked in and provided status updates via FB.  I have found sometimes in these types of emergencies the benefits of technology.  

My heart and prayers are also with those in the Lawrence/Andover/North Andover area of Massachusetts where they were devastated by gas explosions this past week.  What a catastrophe.  My prayers are for the young man that was killed.    I can't believe that after 80 explosions only one person was killed so that is a blessing in itself.   They had to shut off in these three areas, gas, electric and water.  So many people had to go to shelters until it is declared safe to go back home.  I have to say the Mayor of Lawrence - Dan Rivera is amazing to watch.  He truly cares about his community and taking care of the people.  He has called out the gas company for non responsiveness and with that, the Governor declared a state of emergency and appointed another utility to take over the investigation and get things moving.   

I finished reading one of my murder/mayhem books I keep handy.  I'm in the middle of another book that I'll probably mention next week.

Trying to decide if I'll go to the Friendship Club (LOL) annual meeting today.   It might drive them crazy to see me walk in as you never know what I may say or do.   I don't really care about any of it any longer, but it might be fun just to see what happens. 

A friend asked me the other day what I'm cooking these days.  I said, I don't cook any more there is no point in cooking just for me.  I enjoy cooking just not for me only, I would rather cook for 10.  I told her I cook dinner most Sundays and if people show up fine, I'll send them home with leftovers.  If no one comes, I'll eat it for a week.  It's just as easy for me to pick up a couple of salads and eat throughout the week or grab a bowl of cereal.  I'm all about easy these days.  

Thank you to those that walked in the ALZ walk yesterday.  There were several walks across the country and I know many friends that participated.  

The daily and wacky holidays for the week...provides something lighthearted to think about:

16 American Legion Day
16 Collect Rocks Day
16 Step Family Day
16 Mayflower Day
16 Mexican Independence Day
16 National Play Doh Day
16 National Women's Friendship Day - third Sunday in September
16 Wife Appreciation Day - third Sunday in September
16 Working Parents Day
17 Citizenship Day
17 Constitution Day
17 National Apple Dumpling Day
18 National Cheeseburger Day
18 Yom Kippur - begins at sundown
19 International Talk Like A Pirate Day
19  National Butterscotch Pudding Day
20 National Pepperoni Pizza Day
20 National Punch Day
21 International Peace Day
21 Miniature Golf Day
21 World Gratitude Day
22 Eid-Ul-Adha - date varies
22 Business Women's Day
22 Elephant Appreciation Day
22 Hobbit Day
22 International Rabbit Day - Fourth Saturday in September
22 National Hunting and Fishing Day - Fourth Saturday in September
22 Oktoberfest  begins in Germany - date varies

I am going to leave it here for today.  I hope you have a good week.  Take care.  Chat soon.  Marie

"Generosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need."  Khalil Gibran

"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion.  If you want to be happy, practice compassion."  The Dalai Lama

"Put your heart, mind, and soul into even our smallest acts.  This is the secret of success."  Swami Sivananda 

Hi Everyone!   Hope this finds you well.  The sky is overcast this morning and the breeze is cool.  Lady and I walked early this morning as she was up early and eager to get moving.  Of course, now that she's been out and had breakfast, she is napping on the couch.  Well, the weather went from 90s to 60s in 48 hours...feels so good to have the windows and doors open and use a blanket at night.  What I have noticed, as I sleep crazy hours, is how much later the sun is rising.  In the height of the summer, I could see the dawn light by 4 as the birds sang their morning song.   Now, it's much closer to 6 and no birds.    

It's been a very long week.  My mom and I had a lot of together time as we had a few days of no additional help because of emergencies.  We made it work, with minimal difficulty, because we had to.  I always tell her when we have to work together so she knows I'll do my best.  My mom has gone to a new phase where she hums for hours on end.   I believe it's a comfort for her, but it can drive me a little crazy as she has a pitch that goes to my ear canal.  Even Lady will look at me on occasion as if to say, why is she doing this?  The other day, she was louder than the vacuum cleaner and all I could do was chuckle.  When I hear her I always go in and sit with her for a while, but she normally motions me to leave or closes her eyes.  As mentioned previously, sometimes I just sing to her for a little bit and hold her hand.  

I missed my Saturday night at Market Basket...wonder if they missed me?...LOL!   I know I should try grocery delivery or phone ahead pick up, but although I hate grocery shopping, it is normally my only break of the week.   Plus, Saturday night is normally a bit less crowded than at other times.  I have my list ready and I'll keep adding to it until I get to one of the stores.   

I have to say I noticed over the past two months much less mail coming to the house in my father's name (especially from charities).  I started returning everything marked deceased because I was tired of all the solicitations.  I just can't believe how much money many of the charities waste in mailing stuff and junk.  In the past few years, by September, my dad would have received at least 25 calendars from the different charities...so far this year two.  I guess many received  the message.    

I feel so much energy in the air, perhaps because it's because I missed meditation class, but even Lady this morning was turning around a lot on our walk.  It was as if she did not know which way to go first.  And, although I always have a destination on our morning walks, the air felt a bit different...hard to explain. 

Almost every week I receive a care package from my BFF Patti.  I never know what will be inside beside my mail, local newspapers and always a surprise.   When the weather is cooler, I receive baked goods many of which I passed on to the nursing home staff (after keeping some for myself).  Since the weather has been warmer, I have received crunchy snacks and/or crackers to try.  This past week in addition to a snack, I found a spiral book titled:  "At The End Of The Day..."   It's a book of sayings, thoughts, and prayers.  I have not read all of it yet, but I'll probably be using some of it in the blog.   Thank you Patti for being you and taking care of so much of my life.  

Over the past week I finished reading:  "THE KREMLIN'S CANDIDATE" by Jason Matthews - Final book in the Red Sparrow Trilogy.   Took me a few weeks, but oh so good.  Also, "DANCING DOGS" by Jon Katz - laughter and tears.   Movies watched:  "The Light Between Oceans" - sad and powerful; "Electric Horseman" - oldie, but never seen before; and "Camp Xray" -   powerful story about Guantanamo Bay.  

For those celebrating Rosh Hashanah,  l'shanah tovah tikateiv v'tichateimu. 

The daily and wacky holidays for the week...provides something lighthearted to think about:
​
9 Grandparent's Day - first Sunday after Labor Day
9 National Pet Memorial Day -second Sunday in September
9 Rosh Hashanah - begins at sundown, date varies
9 Teddy Bear Day
10 Sewing Machine Day
10 Swap Ideas Day
11 911 Remembrance
11 Make Your Bed Day
11 No News is Good News Day
12 National Chocolate Milkshake Day
12 National Video Games Day - also see Video Games Day in July
13 Defy Superstition Day
13 Fortune Cookie Day
13 Blame Someone Else Day - first  Friday the 13th of the year.
13 Friday the 13th
13 National Peanut Day
13 Positive Thinking Day
13 Uncle Sam Day - his image was first used in 1813
14 National Cream-Filled Donut Day

I'm going to leave it here for today.   Excited about football season and the start of the pre-game show on Fox today.  The HOA picked today to have the annual meeting at the same time as the Patriots game....hmmm do you think it was done on purpose?  Well, at least  they know it will be a short meeting.  I hope you have a good week.  Take care.  Chat soon.  Marie

"We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give."  Winston Churchill

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.  Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."  Margaret Mead

​"We cannot become what we need to be by remaining what we are."  Max De Pree

Hi Everyone.  Hope this finds you well today.  What a gorgeous start to September we have had here in Plymouth...windows and doors have been open for a few days - nights cool enough for a blanket.  Not as much of a breeze this morning so I think we heading toward a few days of heat again.  Oh well, fall is on the way.  

I want to start by saying "thank you" to those that reached out to me over the past few days as the one year anniversary of my father's death was yesterday.  Whether it's cards, phone calls, or text messages, it is so appreciated.    I don't always respond, but please know I am grateful.   I have to say, I tried not to dwell on the date too much as I wanted to be sure my mom got through the time.  She has been in bed a bit more and resting/sleeping.  Yesterday morning she was super feistry.  The afternoon was quiet, but last evening she livened up and kept the aid and I going for a while.  Mom decided she wanted to get up and head out (she does not always remember her legs don't work too well).  We got her up into her chair and she sat for a while in the living room watching TV (Shania Twain concert) and talking away.  The aid got a little scare (I was at Market Basket) when apparently the lights dimmed, Lady ran around like a whirling dervish and my mom tried moving out of her chair and asked who's there?   By the time I got home, it was all calm again, but mom was exhausted.  She had her ice cream and headed back to bed.  She slept somewhat through the night, but we had some time together for a while between 2 and 4.    

I spent much of the week focused on John McCain's services.  For a man I did not know and never had the privilege of meeting, I shed quite a few tears.   Military ceremonies will bring out the tears in me every time.  Politics aside,  to be honored and remembered by colleagues, family, friends and people he never met...WOW.  I know not the right word, but I can not think of another at the moment.  I recorded some of the funeral as I was in/out for a while yesterday and watched last night.   The speakers made him even more real to me when they talked about his accomplishments and failures as a man and politician.  I did not realize that he was the last Vietnam Veteran in the Senate..seems almost impossible.  I am in awe of a family that can endure over a week of public and I mean public mourning and scrutiny in some cases.  Perhaps, this also kept me from thinking about my own sorrow.  

I feel that I grieve for my dad in my own ways and I also pre-grieve my mom in many ways.  There are days I sit, holding my mom's hand and my eyes will leak a little.  She does not always catch me so to speak.  I sing to her daily (believe me when I say I'm not that good), but it does seem to bring her some comfort.  I changed the words to a couple of songs and I just hold her hand and sing.  It brings me comfort as well.   When mom's behavior is not the greatest, I always ask...what are you trying to teach me today?  I can't always figure it out, but I know I will someday.  

Now to move onto different subjects.   I love fresh tomato sandwiches (I know I've said this before).  Well, the other night, Kate (aid) brought me a half bag of fresh picked tomatoes (all sizes) from her neighbor's yard.  OMG..happy dance!!  I've been eating tomatoes in sandwiches for three days (even had one for breakfast on Friday).  I bought fresh mozzarella last night and I have a balsamic dipping sauce waiting to be opened - I guess you can tell what I'm eating later...YUM!!!  

For those of you that know me personally on FB, glad I was able to lighten your day with a funny story about the bank and the pneumatic tubes.   I still laugh about it when I think about what happened.  I had to go to a different bank yesterday and I drove directly up to the window (without tubes) so I could place the deposit onto the tray myself.  I'll be avoiding those pneumatic tubes for a while. 

I read yesterday, that the community pool finally had water added on Friday.  I so wanted to laugh out loud as it still needs inspection and such and most pools close Labor Day.  I know many in the community are not happy about the pool fiasco, especially with the really hot water we've had in August.  I don't blame them, but I did not get involved in any discussions about it ... minding my own business after all...LOL! 

Awesome meditation session this past week.   I feel the time flies by when our group is together.  We have wonderful conversations about our lives and energy and intentions, which, to me, makes the meditation even more powerful.  Awesome group of ladies that I so appreciate being part of.   

The daily and wacky holidays for the week...provides something lighthearted to think about:

Included the Month stuff today:  

Month:

• Baby Safety Month
• Chicken Month
• Better Breakfast Month
• Classical Music Month
• Fall Hat Month
• Hispanic Heritage Month
• Honey Month
• International Square Dancing Month
• Little League Month
• National Blueberry Popsicle Month
• National Courtesy Month
• National Piano Month
• Self Improvement Month

For the week:    
2 International Bacon Day - 
2 VJ Day, WWII
3 Labor Day First Monday of month
3 Skyscraper Day
4 Newspaper Carrier Day
5 Be Late for Something Day
5 Cheese Pizza Day
6 Fight Procrastination Day
6 Read a Book Day
7 National Salami Day
7 Neither Rain nor Snow Day
8 International Literacy Day
8 National Date Nut Bread Day - or December 22!?
8 Pardon Day

I am going to leave it here for today.  I hope you have a wonderful week and sprinkle a little cheer during your days.   Take care.  Chat soon.  Marie

“There is something you must always remember. you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”- Winnie the Pooh

​“If I can see pain in your eyes, then share with me your tears. If I can see joy in your eyes, then share with me your smile.” – Santosh Kalwar

“When your fear touches someone’s pain, it becomes pity. When your love touches someone’s pain, it becomes compassion.” – Stephen Levine