Bite Me…

 Where did this week go?  

After the soul sucking process of moving, time has just slipped by.  Suddenly it’s Thursday!  And you know what that can mean-24 to 48 hours of a possible snowstorm.  Isn’t this about the third Thursday we have endured this threat? It would have been slightly more amusing has the flakes descended on 2-22-22, but no…Thursday again.  Along with Bath City Bistro possibly closing early again and my salmon craving left hanging, we are also facing a delay in our departure.  When you are mentally ready and completely packed, this can seem devastating.  As a creature of routine, I have to totally rewire my process.  But yanking a boat thru two states with bad road conditions isn’t exactly how we want to make our escape.  

I’ve broke the news to Hazel and she is sleeping it off on the windowsill.  Maybe there’s a lesson in that…no sense in stressing over things you can’t change.  See, that wonder cat is not so dumb after all.

Guess, I’ll follow suit and dream of mice and catnip.  WAIT!  Wrong dream.  See y’all five states south!

XOXO

The Motto…

 Whew-are we busy...Moving to our condo, opening up a new location for our Lansing business, catching up on doc appointments, and preparing to haul a boat to the Keys-just to mention a few things.

The condo move is as crazy as moves can be-how in the world did we accumulate so much shizz?  We are trying for a true downsize, to live a bit simpler.  It's stressful as well as backbreaking as we haul heavy bins up and down stairs-especially in this frigid weather!  The Lansing bizz is fun for Randy but it is, well, in Lansing, making necessary trips at this time, not very convenient.  Adding air shocks to prepare the truck to pull the boat also is a kerfluffle but a needed one.  Randy's lung rechecks went very well and his lung doc is very pleased with his progress.  It's been a haul, but he has worked hard on his therapy, and it shows!  

Next week we will make our getaway and two to three days in the truck will allow for decompression for us.  Well, for me anyway as I read, do crosswords and nap.  Randy and his lap co-pilot, Hazel, (The one-eyed wonder cat!) will do all the serious stuff.  And I will watch for snack exits.

I try very hard not to wish the days away, they go by too fast anyways.  but sometimes.... it's fun to dream.  Slower Keys daze and warm weather is coming soon, and I can't wait! 😎

But I am determined to enjoy the ride!

Meet me at our Spot…

Meet Henry-my favorite muscle head at the gym!  Henry is a rescue from the mean streets of Detroit that got adopted and put to work as the official Powerhouse Gym mascot.  He seems to love his new position, proudly trotting around like the boss that he is.  He loves the ladies and generously gives out kisses (and sniffs) to us all.  His Mom, Susan, keeps him in check and his training is going well although my shrieking, “HENRY” when I see him may slightly throw the lesson off!  I love dogs and happy to be able to share this big, loveable hunk.  

That is all…just me, mushin’ on Henry.  Have a great week and if you are lucky enough to get a slobbery dog kiss, doggonit, you are lucky enough!  X🐶X

Treacherous…

 Happy February!  As the weather man promises a snowstorm and more frigid temps, be sure to stock up on staples-books and wine and get ready to hunker down, temporarily.  It’s gonna be treacherous on the roads, so I will be moving in about a two mile radius-only as necessary.  Hazel promises to be my snuggle buddy for my planned Hygge time.  Gotta accept the things you cannot change, right?  And Michigan weather is certainly one of them.  

Stay safe and warm my friends and pray that the extreme cold kills all the funky germs out there!  XO

Turn the Page…

 Riddle me this…Who has ‘Swimmimg’ stuck on their cuticles, ‘Poshy Peach’ on their elbows, and ‘Sea Glass’ on their knees?   Give up?  That would be the dynamic duo, a.k.a. ‘The Short Stuff Painting and Cleaning’ team of me and my Mom!  Paint clings to us as we freshen up all our new rooms.  As true painting fanatics, the walls must be the perfect vibe!  Thankfully, I have my Mom-paint and cleaner extrodinare to help me with the process!

Randy and I are downsizing to a condo-a whole 2.2 miles away!  Ready to lighten up our loads, we have been sorting, donating, and packing up our house.  It is a big change, but we welcome it.  Twenty years of laughter and tears at our present home is catalyst for us to turn the page.  No more lawn work and much less work overall.  More time for reading-yay!

We are exhausted but pleased with our results.  Moving and all its preparations are life changing.  And I say BRING IT ON!  Let’s do the damn thing!  Onward and upward!  We are very excited for a fresh new start with a new view.

So thank you to my Mom-you are the best and I couldn’t have done it without you!  All love.  XOXO

 

Shining Star…

 In all the third Monday’s in January that I have attempted to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, I have never came across this very quote.  

How accepting and loving to ourselves and others would it be if we could just accept things for what they are?  In this world where we may feel the pressure to be prettier, smarter, richer and more in control- how amazing would it be, to just BE?  What could we do and feel if that ‘pressure’ was forgotten and we just lived without constantly comparing?  Could we love more?  Forgive more?  Care more?

Dr.  King teaches that acceptance is okay.   “If you can’t be a sun, be a star.”  Stars are good enough-don’t you think?  I sure do.  Have a great week-all you lovely shining stars!  And remember and bless you, Dr. Martin Luther King.  XOXO

Less Than Zero...

 I wasn't always a wuss. 

 Growing up in northern Michigan I was an avid skier, skater, and snowmobiler-embracing the sometimes bracing cold weather.  Here's how you know you are old....we walked three blocks to the bus stop and then waited outside for the bus-no matter the temperature.  We did not have down filled North Face jackets and and our mittens and boots were nowhere near the caliber that I sport today as I go about my way.  

Nowadays my car is in a garage and the electric start has me riding warmly with the seat heater and steering wheel heater on high.  And still I am freezing.  My house temp is at seventy degrees and usually my fireplace is on full blast with the heatilator blasting-and still I am usually chilly.  I have a giant plush robe and a wonderful down comforter.  I simply cannot tolerate being cold!  

I try not to wish the days away and try to find something good even in the frigid season.  Life's too short to wish time away just for better weather, especially when you live in Michigan-it's part of the deal.  I'll make the best of it and pray that I don't get any wussier!  Stay warm, my friends.   XOXO