Taking a Break
I’m taking this one-gal-act offline for awhile. I don’t know how long. I just don’t want to keep repeating the same laments over and over again. I never want to become predictable.
I’m taking this one-gal-act offline for awhile. I don’t know how long. I just don’t want to keep repeating the same laments over and over again. I never want to become predictable.
When I titled my post yesterday, I really wasn’t thinking about the lyrics to the song, which I’ve included below. More fitting than I realized. The Captain and Tennille were married in 1975 and, sigh, are still married. I wish I knew how to make that second verse work. No super powers for me. Love…
I found this video on YouTube. It’s been one of my favorite songs for many years, even though it makes me sad. Maybe I’ve always known in my heart that H wouldn’t stay with me forever. Maybe our worlds were just too far apart for me to hang on. Facebook Twitter Pinterest
I was reading Copper Pony’s Cowgirl’s blog and a song by LeAnn Rimes happened to be playing called “What I Cannot Change”. It brought tears to my eyes. Not looking for that reaction from you, but I think it’s a beautiful song. I hope you enjoy it. If you liked the song, I’d suggest also…
Wild Geese by Mary Oliver You do not have to be good.You do not have to walk on your kneesfor a hundred miles through the desert, repenting.You only have to let the soft animal of your bodylove what it loves.Tell me about despair, yours, and I will tell you mine.Meanwhile the world goes on.Meanwhile the sun…
In another month, it will be a year since my Willow dog died. I spent all last summer trying to save her. I was reminded again recently of the pain of losing a pet member of the family. It made me think of one aspect of losing Willow that I’ve never heard other people talk…
After having so much fun on the 4th being with friends and family at the lake, it seemed especially quiet and empty when I came home. Usually H and I would have company at our house for a 4th of July celebration or we’d go to a park where a band was playing and there…
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Well, that’s an amazing photo!
We’ll miss you. Hang in there Mary. We’re rooting for you.
Hi Mary, I hope you take some amazing photos so you come back soon. You know I didn’t feel that you were stuck on the same ole thing..you cannot change how you feel ..you are who you are and I think you were making progress! I will be thinking of you! 🙂
We’ll miss you Mary. I hope you can relax and regroup your thoughts. Hang in there and know that we are here for you!!
I will MISS you my friend. I never get tired of reading your posts. Hope you are okay. We will be here no matter what. Please take care of yourself, and pop in to say hi once in awhile! HUGS!!!
I’ll miss your unique take on things Mary (in print anyway)…I count myself as pretty lucky that I get to see you in person.
Mary, I hope your time away is productively short lived. You will be missed and we are all looking forward some amazing photos. I was off for 5.5 days and it drove me batty! OK, so I’m just a little crazed anyway. Have a good break!
Wishing you blessings and sweet rest, God Bless!!!
blessings… breathe and take it all in
shalom
gp
I hope your retreat brings you peace. Don’t worry about getting repetitive. This blog is part of your therapy. Repeat yourself as much as needed.
We’ll miss hearing about you and the critters. Personally, I don’t find the hard work of being a grown-up repetitive because we’re always coming at things in different angles. At the same time, I understand the need for time away. Do what you need, and the rest of us will be thinking about you and sending all the good mojo we can muster.
Oh sad…I so look forward to checking in on your blog every day 🙁 I know you feel like you are repeating yourself, but for what it’s worth, I certainly didn’t think you did. I love reading about your Java, Murphy, and Luke and your Charlie Brown plants and adventures. And your posts about your grief and difficult times are poignant and I’ve learned a lot through your words. I hope you decide to stick around, but if you need to go for a while, we’ll all be here when you return!
Snuffles from the baby dragon and her gang,
Sue
Thanks for all your support! I was planning on kind of a long break but maybe it will be shorter if I’m not as annoying as I think I am. But I do want to take some time to figure out a battle plan to avoid crashing and burning during the holidays.
Thanksgiving will be the one year anniversary of my Dad’s death and Christmas has always been tough without my family around to spend it with. So I’m working on a Holidays Feel Good List for people who are on their own. Shutting myself up in the house to avoid the whole thing springs to mind but is probably not a good option.
Mary…you have become a constant. It’s your call, but I sure hope you will stay in touch. How far are you away from me? Put your horses on the trailer, Java and you in the truck…and come here for the holidays. Got any vacation time? I have room for all of you. Don’t give up on returning to a meaningful life…you can do it. Sure will miss reading your stuff and seeing your pictures. I check on you every day.
Yes. Yes. Yes. Go somewhere new for the holidays. Being around old places and people is too hard. Create a one-time adventure OR a new tradition, but by all means … do something just for you.
Lori and Roxanne – Getting away would be great. I’d go visit my family in California or Arizona. But I don’t want my husband and his girlfriend spending Christmas in my home. It may be our house, but right now, it’s my home. And she’s already spent enough time here before I knew what was going on. If I can get a friend to live here while I’m gone, it still might be workable.