Another week ... another dollar

Friday, once again ...... thankfully. This has been one helluva week. Preparations for Open House, playing mediator with the tenants & the weather has been so wonderful that staying inside is pure misery.

Tomorrow is the first (hopefully not the last) Open House. Ran around all week getting flyers posted, ad in the newspaper, gathering stuffs for the "big day," and I'M POOPED ! I'm hoping upon hope that the weather will hold until AFTER the end of this event. Nothing says failure like uncooperative weather. The weather forecast has changed 3 times since Monday. THAT'S the job I need. Get paid handsomely to "come close." I've often said that if you REALLY want to know what the weather is -- step outside.

Just one more week & Easter will be here. EARLY, EARLY, EARLY this year ! But now that DST is upon us, it doesn't seem that bad. I truly enjoy that extra hour of daylight. We even "played" outside last night. Well SO played in the dirt & I played with the pups (out of the dirt). It was a fun time for all. Now if the temps would just stay right where they are YEAR ROUND, I'd be such a happy camper. Alas that won't happen & in a few months we'll all be bitching about the high temps & high humidity ....... siiiiigh.

Well gotta run & end this week. Here's hoping next week is slooooooower & more relaxed.

take care .... stay kool .... be content .... MK

T G I F

This has been quite a week ! 2 days in a workshop in DC, first week of the month & a fight with the "tax Man." No one can say I lead a dull life !

I learned some very valuable stuff in that workshop that will hopefully turn some hard work into GOLD ! My first chance to test it out will be this summer. I'm not intimidated by the work, however the amount of tee crossing & eye dotting will be daunting and probably have me second or even triple guessing myself & my abilities. We'll just have to wait & see ...."ever onward & upward."

I did NOT relish the getting up at 0'darkthirty to catch the train, but did enjoy the snooze on the way up there. Something lulling about the train -- even with the incessant clattering & yapping. I've tried to read & do puzzles but it reeeeeeeeely farks up my equilibrium & I'm nauseous for a long time afterwards. So sleep is the only thing left. And it helps to recoup the lost z's from having to get up so dammed early.

Alas it is that time & I must get my move on. Here's hoping today goes by super fast & that the weekend proves worth the wait.

take care .... stay kool .... be content MK

A week of Mondays

Monday once again. I'm trying to get not excited necessarily, but at least accepting. We did some MAJOR yardwork yesterday & my aging body is reminding me that I'm NOT 22 yrs old anymore. Sucks, but someone has to do it.

Watched a relatively informative (if depressing) DVD last night -- Two Weeks starring Sally Field & others. She played a woman dying of either stomach or intestinal cancer. The story revolved around her 4 children & HER video testament. Went thru 4 Kleenexes but came away with a new respect for dying & dignity. There were some very hilarious moments that I'm sure really DO happen in RL.

Before THAT DVD we watched Martian Child with John Cusak, Joan Cusak, Amanda Peet, & others. Moralistic, but not preachy movie about a kid who creates a world of his own as a coping mechanism to this world & John Cusak's character adopts him. It's a we-need-each-other-but-don't-know-it-yet movie.

So all tolled, twas a learning & depressing Sunday. I'm assuming the rest of the week will be mediocre in comparison. Although I DO have a 2 day workshop on Grant Writing come Wed. & Thurs. in DC. I'll get to ride the ol' VRE again. I'm hoping this workshop will allow me some insight on how to separate rich, benevolent philanthropic people/companies from their millions to aid in the provision of a relative normal life to disabled folks. We'll see.

Well it's 0720 & I'm supposed to be out the door in 10, so I'd better scoot. I may be back later ....... or not.

take care .... stay kool .... be content MK

Happy Anniversary, Baby !

It's been 11 wonderful (if at times bumpy) years my sweet & I wouldn't trade them for all the tea In China ! People say (or mayhaps cynics) that many relationships wane after about 7 years. Lucky are we who prove that crapola to be not only wrong, but the exception instead of the rule.

I sincerely hope that the next 11 years will be as good if not better and that we still find each other irresistible, even with the extra pounds, gray hairs, thicker lenses & reduced hearing. HAHAHAHA !

I love your more today than yesterday, but not as much as next week. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY BABY !!

A New Beginning ...... I hope

Today is a special day -- not only because it's Leap Day, but because decisions and affirmations, long deliberated & mulled over, have been put into motion. From hence forward it's out with the old & in with the "new & improved." No longer will I be shackled by the burden of uncertainty and guilt. New day, new outlook, new ME.

To borrow a phrase -- "one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Only in MY case it would be "one small step at a time, one giant pay off down the road." So wish me luck & I'll do my best. Check back for ongoing happenings.

take care .... stay kool .... be content MK