Family Visits

The time has passed so quickly. I'm looking forward to my next visit to Totz, Kentucky to visit my Aunt Dolly and her daughter, Teresa. We talk family, cooking and just enjoy each others company. Aunt Dolly and Teresa are the closest I can get to my Mom since she's passed. It also gives me a different perspective of my Mom. She shared things with them that she and I didn't always talk about; especially when her cancer came back. I'm sure she was trying to spare her immediate family and we were sometimes in denial about her condition.
My husband is an angel for taking me last year and this year. You have to realize there is absolutely nothing to do in Totz. It was a coal mining town and most of the homes are former coal company homes or trailers. A very simple life. I loved living there for the 18 months my Dad was in Turkey when I was 7. Anyway, Hubs sits on the porch and counts coal trucks or takes naps. Thankfully for him, we only stay 3 days. This year he is taking a portable DVD player and his backlist of movies. My Aunt Dolly is 93 years old. Since I've been grown, I've not had the time to visit. Hubs and my leave time were spent with my parents or his. Now that I can no longer work and Hubs has vacation time, we try to visit those we couldn't previously.
Well, off make my list of "must bring things".

Politically Correct

I have friends and family who all have their own views on many different things. From legalizing pot, immigration reform, the President, etc. So many times I don't say anything because it's their right to say whatever they want to say. I have to bite my tongue because I want to say something so badly.

I try not to force my opinion on anyone. People are passionate about their opinions. All that being said, I don't want their views rubbed in my face. I try to stay away from hot button issues on social media but I do get tired off others who don't.

After all this here are my views on some things if you're interested.

Pro-choice (God will make the judgements). When men can actually birth a child, then they will have the right to an opinion on this matter.

Guns don't kill people, people kill people. The past few days bear this out. Do we ban pressure cookers? Or the people that make them into bombs?

Gay marriage. I believe marriage is between a man and a woman BUT, I have nothing against gay marriage. Be with who makes you happy.

Pot. Their are worse things out there than pot.

Immigration. We have laws for immigration. Enforce them! We shouldn't reward law breakers. Why is a person an American citizen just because their mother crossed the border illegally to birth them on American soil. Others follow the rules for immigration, why not everyone?

Universal healthcare. This is a nightmare we've only seen the beginning of. America was not founded on socialism.

You receive benefits for anything, you take drug tests. You receive benefits for your children, you shouldn't be able to use those benefits to buy cigarettes, lottery tickets etc. use them for what they are intended. Mainly, food and clothing. We should take care of the poor and needy, not add to them with handouts that can be manipulated.

That's enough for today. I'm getting all upset just talking about it.

Have a great day every body and be considerate of your fellow Americans.

Bad Blogger

Wow. Where did the time go? I'm going to try to better. No promises though.

Had 4 hubby free days. He went to a family reunion. I've enjoyed the "me" time but I do miss him.

The weather here is driving me nuts. I'd been enjoying my early morning time on the porch but now it's even too hot in the morning and I get up early. 6 am and it's too warm to enjoy my coffee outside.

So now, I'm finding different things to do inside the house. I'm doing a bunch of reorganizing. I find I have books scattered everywhere again. I thought I stopped buying so many books when I got my Kindle. The book must be reproducing or something.

Well, off to read and relax before bed.

I know a lot of people aren't reading this but I thought I would apologize for my lapse in posting. The last 5 weeks have been very hectic and I will get caught up as I really have a lot to say. My hubby is one of the subjects I wanted to talk about. He is awesome!!

Just a Wonderful Day

Today was just a wonderful day with my honey. After 33 years, it's nice to know that the little things matter. We both worked a bit outside. I finished planting some flowers and I believe I'll only have to add some annuals here and there. Dan watered and checked on all the trees he's planted in the last few weeks. Last year we worked on the inside of the house so this year we're concentrating on the outside. It sure looked very sad when we started.

Then I roasted two whole chickens in my tabletop roaster. The ones you buy in the store are just so salty and greasy. I used some different spices but the main flavor was rosemary. Dan loves fried "taters" and corn on the cob, so that is what he got. If I say so myself, it was very good. Dan was kind enough to wash and put away the roaster for me. It's just too heavy for me to deal with.

I finished off the day giving myself a pedicure. Now that was extremely relaxing.

So, just a nice quiet Sunday spent with my guy. Priceless

Review: The Witness by Nora Roberts

Wow, just wow!! Her 200th book and a great one it is!!!! Usually I pick and chose my Nora Roberts books depending on the synopsis but the last couple of years I've really enjoyed some of the differences in her writing style. I absolutely adored The Search. I am a die hard fan of her In Death Series and hope and pray it doesn't end for a very long time. Having said all that, The Witness is an outstanding addition to her work. The story of Abigail Lowery just flows. There is no other way to describe it. Poor Abigail does make one small mistake; she decides to hide out in a small Arkansas town in the Ozarks. Her secretiveness keeps attracting more interest than she wants. The town sheriff, Brooks Gleason, is curious and intrigued. I'm talking in circles here, I know it. There are so many things happening all through the novel, I absolutely don't want to give any spoilers. Brooks and his family are are so very well written and Abigail's dog, Bert, is a star attraction. But Abigail, Abigail is just indescribable. As a matter of fact, the only way I could describe her is she reminds me of the character, Temperance Brennan in Bones. Socially awkward and smart. Brooks plays off her character seamlessly. This part just made me think of men and their mothers. It's a conversation Brooks has with his mother after she first goes to see Abigail. (Brooks) ..."You...petted that big-ass monster dog?" (His Mom) " She told it in French it was all right. He was very sweet. He's devoted to her, I could see that. Never strayed more than two feet away. He's a very good dog, and I'm sure a fine companion. But that girl needs a friend. Now, I've got to run by the store and pick up some things. I want to try this recipe she gave me." "Ma, I don't want you going over there until I know more" "Brooks" He was thirty-two years old, and that tone, that look, could still make his balls shrink to marbles".... Anyways, it's a fantastic story with suspense, humor and action, lots of action. This is definitely one I will reread again and again. My rating: 4.5 Stars