Our ride gave me time to contemplate the (probably mostly undeserved) sacrifice of those lives freely given in defense of our freedom, liberties and country. I suspect there is a special honor reserved in the next life for those souls. I'm hoping to always remember how much is owed them, and always be grateful.
Memorial Day
The Hubby & I continued our recent holiday tradition of going for a morning bike ride punctuated with a stop for Jamba Juice. This morning's ride also included the unexpected sight of a small family of red foxes - 4 of them. They make the cutest little noises when they're playing.
Birds
We've been seeing some new birds in our yard this year: the tanagers. Such vivid colors. But I'm always wondering how all these tiny creatures can produce such loud music.
Spring
Spring has nearly become summer. Still have spring fever. What's the definition of summer fever? Is it a need for a vacation? In that case, I've got summer fever all year long.
Phrase
Heard this phrase today: The meridian of misery. I'd rather be in the land of light or the hectare of happiness.
Middle
Ok, so I can still bend over quite easily and pick things up, tie my shoes, paint my nails. If that roll around my middle gets much "rolly-er" I won't be able to. Then it will be: don't drop anything, slip on shoes and bare toenails.
I Totally Agree
Heard this today: "Hope is a very powerful emotion." I believe without it, one would just basically give up.
Emotion
I really didn't think I could get that angry anymore. Had a headache this entire day because of it.
Pedicure
Ok, so I finally succumbed. Had a pedicure. Think they're a bit over-rated. Rather spend the money on something else. Miss my glitter toes.
Better to sit with The Hubby and enjoy the way he gives me a foot rub. That's the very best.
Three Musketeers
Saw this play tonight at Hale Theater. These were a couple lines that I liked enough to remember:
"Matters of the heart are dangerous things. Because hearts can be broken."
I Like This:
"The only courage that matters is the kind that gets you from one moment to the next." --Mignon McLaughlin
Sunday...
Still singing "Happy Birthday" (in my head) to our youngest son. Still full from yummy dinner, but still wanting more of our daughter-in-laws fabulous homemade rolls. I'll be needing that wheelchair now.
If I Were In Charge.......
Houseplants would need water only once a year, would never get bugs, never need re-potting and would always have flowers blooming on them.
(Yard vegetation would have the same parameters.)
Cheers!!
Thought this morning about the Goldilocks ride last Saturday. About coming down the hill, seeing a few people off to the side and wondering who the lucky person was that had someone waiting to cheer them on. Found out it was ME!!
I've rarely been in a situation to warrant someone cheering me on. Decided that it was a tender mercy not to be missed. It rejuvenated my journey.
Wondered then, if there are those unseen angels, relatives who've passed on or friends we haven't yet met, who cheer us on in our daily endeavors. I choose to believe it is so.
Nature
The hummingbird feeder was up for less than 24 hours when we saw a pair of gorgeous orioles trying to get food out of it. So....up went the oriole feeder.
I love that cycle of nature that renews everything so beautifully in the spring.
People
Tonight I'm grateful for good people who include others. I guess those are the ones you would call friends.
Too sad that others who call themselves friends do NOT include others.
Kind
Wishing tonight that kindness would be as contagious as it ought to be. And hoping that a heart that hurts for another is an attribute that never wanes.
Medals
Still thinking today about medals. Hoping that one day (hopefully far in the future) I'll receive one that says something along the lines of "Well done. Your best is good enough. You are Loved. You are welcome Here."
I Did It!! Yay!!
Up early for the Goldilocks Ride I've been working toward lo these many months. I earned a Medal! (I do believe this is my very fist medal ever!) The hill was brutal. Most people around me were walking their bikes up. I was determined to ride the entire way and I made it! Lowest gear possible on the bike, huffing, puffing and panting. But I did it! The rest of it was just sheer fun. I heard the meadowlarks and the woodpeckers and just totally enjoyed the ride.
I made good time, too. Finished among the first few in my group - even though it wasn't a race.
Great day for a ride. Great day for making it up the hill. Great day for a medal. Great day!
Mood
Sometimes I feel like a country song: One minute everything's "Alright" (Darius Rucker) and I'm glad "I'm Alive & Well" (Kenny Chesney) and feeling very "Lucky" (Jason Mraz).
And then the next "My Give A Damn's Busted" (JoDee Messina)! Pretty soon I feel like "If You're Going Through Hell" (Rodney Atkins) and "I Just Wanna Be Mad" (Terri Clark).
Then I calm down and things are great "Outside My Window" (Sarah Buxton), I think "Today Was A FairyTale" (Taylor Swift) and "My Best Days Are Ahead Of Me" (Danny Gokey)!!
Memory
So, the other night we ran out to quickly find a lightweight jacket for bike riding. While shopping we looked at some other things. Expensive things. Things which The Hubby insisted on purchasing "to give me for Mother's Day".
He was so excited to find something for me - he was practically jumping out of his skin with pleasure.
And that is the sweet tender memory I will keep. And take out to shine when I am feeling.....less. That he would find such joy and delight in finding and giving something to me that he knew would make me happy. That he finds such pleasure in tending to my well-being.
My Love, thank you so very much for finding me. You're one of The Good Guys.
Feeling Raw
I was feeling pretty emotional today - fretting over something. Then I stumbled on this in the book I was reading. It drove me to my knees yet again.
"I once heard someone say that prayer is more than words. It's a stance you take, a position you claim. You throw your body against the door to keep the demons from advancing and stay put until they go away."
Pathetic and Official
It's official: I'm pathetic. A pathetic shopper that is. Wandered around two different Kohl's trying to find something to spend some greenbacks on. Had to force myself to buy something. (Final cost $5.33. Not bad for a $25 item and they might even turn out to be my favorite jammies!)
And I am now truly official. My bike will be #223 in the Goldilocks Ride on Saturday. 3 full days then one final sleep and I will be ready to go in my official Goldilocks Ride T-Shirt (too small- do they think everyone is a size 0?) and my padded bike pants (thankfully they still fit) and if I'm lucky I'll manage to finish the 16.5 mile course without any official problems!!
I still think I can......
Forget
I might forget to mail a letter, forget where my keys are, even maybe forget my head if it weren't attached. But forget to eat?
Sunday and I'm Dain Bramaged
It's May 2nd and the general wardrobe at church: sweaters and sandals. No one can figure out what to wear.
Counting down to the Goldilocks ride - 5 days, a sleep and me and 599 other women will be working our little legs to get through the course. (I imagine I'll be struggling more than some, hopefully somewhat less than others.)
And I'm wondering: what then? I'm thinking I might need another goal. Tour de France?
Maintenance
Someone told me today I was a "maintenance nightmare". (Could it have something to do with how tightly I'm wound?) Don't think that was a compliment, even though it was said with a chuckle and a hug.
Maybe he thinks I'm worth it anyway....
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