Pictures Just for Fun

I think it’s time to share some photos.  Haven’t done that in awhile.  Thank God for friend, Melanie, who is an ace photographer…I can’t take a good picture to save my soul.

Here’s a happy shot from a get together with friends:

PrettyPat

Yep, that’s me…enjoying the wine and the company. 

Then…here’s some shots of my oldest son’s 40th birthday party:

Ron

This is oldest son’s dad.  My first husband.  And one of the sweetest men I’ve ever known.

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Mom, Son and sweet, sweet Amy.  What a wonderful party!

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Me, after just a few drinks.  Hah!!!!

BobHuff

Now this is funny.  I performed a wedding for a friend recently, and there, at the reception, was this man…Bob…whom I haven’t seen in forty years.  We dated a few times.  Here’s his quote to my friend, Jerry,  “She was fine then, and she’s fine now.”  (“Fine” used to mean really good looking.  Thanks Bob!)

JamesandMe

The groom, best man, and a very short person who’s doing the ceremony.

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Two of my dogs practicing for the reception.  They’re very good dancers, but infortunately weren’t invited to the celebration.

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The birthday man and his younger brother.  Very handsome men, yes?spook

Now, this has nothing to do with anything I’ve just shown you…but I have to share it.  Housemate was on a trip to Arizona and went to a haunted building where they offer tours.  She was the only one who was able to get photos of these ‘orbs’….ghosts actually.  It’s very difficult not to believe in this stuff after you see all her pictures.  My son, a good photographer says there is no way that this is a ‘camera flash’ or any other kind of light.  It’s really a ghost.

 

Happy Halloweenie!!!

Peace to all.

P

Aging is Good!

You know….I kind of like getting old.  Yeah, right?  Seems silly, doesn’t it?  But it’s true.  I continue to focus on the fact that I can be who/whatever I want now. 

My emotions aren’t so labile anymore.  I don’t worry as much…I don’t get angry.  And even though I get sad at times, it’s a sweet sorrow kind of sadness…one I can easily deal with. 

I can listen to stories from my sons’ lives and not feel guilty or upset.  After all, what could I possibly do to change it all now? 

I think alot about the past…my childhood, my marriages, my sons.  But I no longer fuss about all that.  It was what it was. 

I love my job…but am also excited about retirement.  It’s all good.  No more fire in the belly…no sense of having to excel at anything.  I’m just going with the flow…and enjoying the moments.  Staying in the present.  No longer feel the need to impress; to be the best; to be the center of attention; or to ‘buy’ the love of others.

Life is good.  I’m good.  This is the best possible place to be at this moment.

I think  of friends who are dying…who are fighting to just stay alive.  And I know that I’ll be there someday.  Totally okay with that.  I suppose I have exactly the right amount of time left to live.  And after I’m gone, people will have good memories of me.  Can I ask for more?

Why am I thinking about all of this right now?  Because I have a birthday coming in a few weeks.  I’ll be 63 years old.  Isn’t that wonderful?  To be this old and no longer have any expectations from anyone except the people who work for me? 

A peaceful serenity.  Some manageable pain.  Wonderful memories.  And my fantastic dog to keep me company.

I am so fortunate. 
Let’s drink to your life…and to your old age.  May you feel the same peace and acceptance that I have come to experience.

Be well, my friends.  Be very well.

P

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