Dentist Time for Terry

This isn't a picture of Terry's temporary crown. Who knows what tooth this one was. It was just in my picture files. lol. Day before yesterday, his temp came off while flossing. (Not a good idea to floss near a temp crown) Today is the day for the regular crown. Hopefully, after March or April we will be done with my dental stuff as well as most of his. We don't want another 'Year of the Tooth' as we dubbed 2019. We are hopeful 2020 has better events that turn to great memories. I hope your year is going to be even better than 2019. Hope springs eternal!!!

Barn Cat/Lap Kitty

The is BP. She has had congestion and is taking medicine to clear it up. She is a barn cat, but since she was so ill, we brought her into the house. No matter how much she enjoys all the attention, and she demands a lot of it, she still looks out the patio door and meows like crazy.

Yesterday she was missing Terry. Today, she is missing her brothers, sister, and uncle who frolic outside within her sight. She is a pretty little thing and has the sweetest personality.

(BP stands for Black Panther. Our eldest granddaughter named her that when she was born. We didn't know she'd turn into a long-haired girl.)

Missing Terry

Our little BP has been sick lately. Terry took her to the vet yesterday and she is so much better after shots and meds. The whole weekend, she has been on Terry's lap. When he gets up to refresh his coffee or whatever, she meows like crazy.

This picture was taken a few minutes after he left for work. She is missing him like crazy. She had another dose of medicine just before he left, so she is sleeping right now. I have a little bed made for her, but this is what she wants. She is a super sweet cat.

Our eldest granddaughter named her Black Panther when she was a bitty kitty. Now, her long hair and the other markings don't go with the panther part of her name so we call her BP. Sometimes I call her Blackie. She is one of the most adorable cats we've ever had. I'm hopeful for a full recovery. I'm letting her rest and then I'll see if she will be my lap kitty today.

Post Super Bowl Day

I don't have a lot to say about the Super Bowl this year. Why? Well, our channel on television was not playing the game. Terry watched it on his phone. I heard the play by play, but it is not as festive as watching.

It sounded like a really close game and each team did a remarkable job. I didn't keep track of penalties, but it seemed that they were at a minimum compared to most games we have watched. The commercials meant nothing to me because most of their message is visual.

I am glad I did not see the half-time show. The music seemed good on that tiny speaker, but most of the lyrics were in Spanish, so I was in the dark on that as well. I'm sure my Spanish speaking friends enjoyed it a lot. I am glad I didn't see the stripper pole and all that mess. So...there is that.

I did enjoy Terry's reactions to the game. Many of his friends who have watched football with him will agree that he is very funny..."Sic 'em, Sic 'em...go...go...go..." and various other phrases. He gets pretty animated, but never swears. That means a lot to me.

Aside from enjoying his reaction, it was a very boring day for me. I know that sounds harsh. Maybe it is the prolonged cold that is still lingering after many weeks. I am worn out from continuous coughing. Maybe I am just cranky??? I hope y'all enjoyed watching the teams compete yesterday. Hopefully, I'll have a brighter, funnier post tomorrow.

Simple Solutions

This morning I was reading about the millions US scientists spent trying to develop a pen that could write while astronauts were in space. The Soviets beat them to the punch by using PENCILS!

Take that in... It was a simple solution. Is it possible that we look to invention instead of availing ourselves of simple things that could or would preform the needed task? Join me in thinking about this for a moment.

Perhaps living without the latest gadget for a time while your finances are low would fit.
Learning to appreciate the spouse you've grown up with rather than look at 'greener pastures'...
Singing loudly to your favorite songs before allowing the day to swallow you in any type of despair you might be facing. I don't know if that fits in this post, but this has helped me stave off loneliness many times.
When a phone conversation is not possible, try writing a short note and actually send it to someone. I love texts as well, but there is something deeply personal about seeing the handwriting of someone you care about and knowing they actually had to go through the steps of procuring a piece of paper, holding a pen, addressing an envelope, and mailing the message.  It is so rare.
Hold that child close while they read or you read to them.
If they are older and need help with homework, sit close to them and picture the stress they may feel. Use kind words to help them discover solutions. (Old age gives me perspective on this. I was not always patient in this area.)


This list is incomplete, but I believe you see my message and my heart.

1 Star Review

Yesterday I looked online and found a 1 star review for Walk Slowly Through the Dark. It kinda smarted. However, I do appreciate people who review my books. It takes some effort to type up a review on Amazon and those efforts are valid. I don't expect everyone to love my writing. There are some who do and some who actually really don't like it at all. That is okay.

Reviews such as this one used to spin me into a big bout of depression. It is amazing how detached I feel from this one. I am going to search the story and see if the points are valid. Then, in future writings attempt to improve on those weaknesses. I find that to be the value of an honest review.

Many of you have been generous with praise for my various books. Yes, those have helped me so much. I am so glad for those. The writing...is from my heart and for a purpose. I want readers to experience the glimmer of hope some of the characters find, the knowledge that struggles happen in life and that there is a God who cares, and the possibility of a great outcome in the end.

If some of the scenarios or even one of them, mirrors a challenge in your life and is a pinprick of light for you, I feel honored to be a part of your journey. I honestly pray for my readers and hope the best for you.

If you leave a review, don't worry about not being able to rate it high. Just be honest and fair. That is all I ask. I learn and grow from every one of them. Thank you, dear readers.

Day 6 of The life of being a Grandma for the 10 day “Being a Grandma” Challenge. Every day I select an image from a day in the life of being a grandma and post it without a single explanation and nominate somebody to take the challenge. That’s 10 days, 10 photos, 10 nominations, 0 explanations. Today nominate Laura Eckroat.