This and That

The death of Ray White of Tomato Gardening with Dad, has reignited my interest in blogging.  Since I do not have many, if any, readers, this is a handy place to put my thoughts, with discretion, without dominating other people's Facebook pages. 

It looks like rain is coming to my little patch of Michigan.  Yesterday was horribly hot but I got my walk in early on in the day.  Today I was going to walk and water my newly planted Dahlias.  But it looks like God is arranging to do that for me.  I had a miserable day yesterday with the heat and allergies and did not feel like doing much of anything after that walk and time reading on the porch. 

Today things seem much better.  Got the bed made and the vitamin shelf of the linen closet straightened out.  Toasty had to get involved in the linen closet part, but now he is content sleeping somewhere.  I was going to have to make a cereal run, as I noticed that my blood sugar and stomach were reacting to the lack of fiber, since I ran out.  Then I just remembered that I have cereal in the upstairs office.  All I need is milk and a bowl.  That I can do. 

While it seems sad to have a holiday weekend with no definite plans, it is not difficult for me to find plenty to do as long as I am able.  I am so thankful for those many years with Don and Sue and the Singles group.  We had such a good time gathering on holidays, and I know it was so hard for them to give up family time to give us family time.  It was a blessing.  And it gave this single memories.  Memories than are shared from time to time with some of the 200 plus folks who participated in these singles group activities. 

Before that there was the St. Edmunds prayer group family that I did things with.  And in between wonderful times at both of my sister's houses with grill time and outdoor activities.  I have been blessed.  I cannot afford to be sad by the things that I do not have now.  Like the guy in the song Hello Young Lovers.  I can sit on my bench and watch others enjoy knowing that I had my times too.  And thanks to my nieces and nephews I still have those times from time to time. 

We singles learn to treasure our own company, and our to do lists are full of things to do.  Its just the yearning for hot dogs and hamburgers on the grill that makes me reminisce right now.  If you do read this, please don't invite me for hot dogs.  Its going to rain, after all....  Besides I am better off with healthier fare.  I will make a run to Randazzos for berrys and watermelon though.  But in the meantime,  there is a bowl and some milk calling for my cereal to be added and coffee to be made.