FRUSTRATION
It's so frustrating. What is you ask?
I get used to, or like a product, such as one for hair care or makeup, then when I go to replace it the product is no longer available.
Has that ever happened to you?
How do you deal with it? Do you grumble and complain, like me or take it in stride and try something new and when you get it home you hate it.
My biggest peeve is shampoo. I can't believe how often they change formulas and labeling. It must cost them a fortune.
Oh, I get it. That's why the price keeps going up.
Now they've discontinued my favorite lipstick color.
In fact it's even hard to find normal lipstick tubes. Now it comes in liquid that you paint on.
I'm all for progress, but this much progress irks me.
On to a much nicer topic . . . SPRING.
Tomorrow is the first day of spring, but we've been enjoying spring weather for awhile now.
The trees and shrubs are bursting forth with their new spring foliage.
My daffodils seem to go from tight buds to open blooms over night.
The migrating birds have come to town and the hummingbirds are on the way.
The squirrels and rabbits are chasing each other around the yard. You know what that means? Yep, love is in the air.
Soon I'll be complaining about cutting the grass. Won't that be great?
Enjoy, enjoy , it's a beautiful spring in Pennsylvania.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Saturday, March 3, 2012
MARCH
It's March. A few things happen this month.
Most notably for me is March 1st. Meteorological Spring occurred on that date.
The date we usually associate with Spring is March 20.
For those that are fascinated with weather March 1st is more important.
March is known as a windy month. She is proving that today here in N.E. PA.
The gusts have been constant.
Early next Sunday morning, at 2 AM, Eastern Daylight Time arrives.
I gladly forego and hour of sleep for an extra hour of daylight.
March can also be a fickle month. Warm one day and a blizzard the next. When that happens, the snow doesn't last very long and that is a good thing.
Because this winter has been so mild, the daffodils are already popped through the surface in the city. Here, in the rural areas, it will take a bit longer.
There have been reports of huge flocks of geese flying north, and robins have been spotted as well.
Next weekend, St. Patrick's Day Parades will take place in Scranton and Wilkes Barre. These are always a big hit and well attended, no matter the weather.
This area of PA has a rich Irish heritage. Many Irish immigrants settled here. They came to work in the coal mines, along with the Welsh and English, and many other nationalities.
Hard working, loyal, patriotic, religious, family centered people, they believed in America and were grateful to have a new life here.
My great-grandparents came here from England and Switzerland. They brought their families and settled in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
I often wish I'd been able to talk with them about their homeland, but they passed on before I was born.
Unfortunately, March has proven to be deadly for residents in the Midwest and South, where tornadoes have pummeled those areas for several days.
My thoughts and prayers go out to those who have lost loved ones and property the last few days and pray the weather will calm down.
So as the month progresses, enjoy each day for what it brings. Hopefully it will be mostly sunshine in one form or another.
St. Patrick's Day is also known for corned beef and cabbage. Now that is something to look forward to, my mouth is watering already.
It's March. A few things happen this month.
Most notably for me is March 1st. Meteorological Spring occurred on that date.
The date we usually associate with Spring is March 20.
For those that are fascinated with weather March 1st is more important.
March is known as a windy month. She is proving that today here in N.E. PA.
The gusts have been constant.
Early next Sunday morning, at 2 AM, Eastern Daylight Time arrives.
I gladly forego and hour of sleep for an extra hour of daylight.
March can also be a fickle month. Warm one day and a blizzard the next. When that happens, the snow doesn't last very long and that is a good thing.
Because this winter has been so mild, the daffodils are already popped through the surface in the city. Here, in the rural areas, it will take a bit longer.
There have been reports of huge flocks of geese flying north, and robins have been spotted as well.
Next weekend, St. Patrick's Day Parades will take place in Scranton and Wilkes Barre. These are always a big hit and well attended, no matter the weather.
This area of PA has a rich Irish heritage. Many Irish immigrants settled here. They came to work in the coal mines, along with the Welsh and English, and many other nationalities.
Hard working, loyal, patriotic, religious, family centered people, they believed in America and were grateful to have a new life here.
My great-grandparents came here from England and Switzerland. They brought their families and settled in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
I often wish I'd been able to talk with them about their homeland, but they passed on before I was born.
Unfortunately, March has proven to be deadly for residents in the Midwest and South, where tornadoes have pummeled those areas for several days.
My thoughts and prayers go out to those who have lost loved ones and property the last few days and pray the weather will calm down.
So as the month progresses, enjoy each day for what it brings. Hopefully it will be mostly sunshine in one form or another.
St. Patrick's Day is also known for corned beef and cabbage. Now that is something to look forward to, my mouth is watering already.
Monday, February 20, 2012
WILEY THE SQUIRREL
One cold, winter day Wiley the Squirrel preened his gray coat, brushed his bushy tail and went out to search for breakfast.
In his neighborhood he came upon some chocolate cupcakes. Wow, chocolate was Wiley's all time favorite treat. But he had a big problem. Jack and Joe Crow had also spied the delicious treats and were headed that way.
How was Wiley going to get there first? Two against one wasn't a good situation.
Wiley thought for a moment. What he had in his favor was speed and cleverness.
Focusing on the prize, he got a running start, and at the speed of light grabbed the cake right from under Jack and Joe's beaks. The crows were startled. They thought it was an incoming missile and scattered for cover.
Wiley with the cake in his mouth, ran up the dwarf dogwood tree. He placed it carefully in the Y- shaped branches, that were nothing more than twigs, at the upper part of the tree.
After his careful placement he ran back down to the ground and up another tree to watch what happened.
Jack and Joe saw Wiley run away and thought it safe to try for the treat once again.
Jack flew up into the tree to a branch that would support his weight.
The problem was he couldn't reach the prize. He could smell the delectable aroma of chocolate, in fact he could almost taste it, but couldn't get near it.
Dejected he descended to the ground and conferred with Joe and they conceded defeat.
Wiley was in the tree congratulating himself on his cunning move. He decided he had enough excitement for one day and went home to his nest for a nap.
The next morning Wiley headed back for his treat. It was still there. He climbed up and ate half of it. It tasted so good he wanted to savor the rich choclate taste. He decided to make it last and come back the next day for the second half. He was quite sure it would still be there.
After all his name is, WILEY THE SQUIRREL.
One cold, winter day Wiley the Squirrel preened his gray coat, brushed his bushy tail and went out to search for breakfast.
In his neighborhood he came upon some chocolate cupcakes. Wow, chocolate was Wiley's all time favorite treat. But he had a big problem. Jack and Joe Crow had also spied the delicious treats and were headed that way.
How was Wiley going to get there first? Two against one wasn't a good situation.
Wiley thought for a moment. What he had in his favor was speed and cleverness.
Focusing on the prize, he got a running start, and at the speed of light grabbed the cake right from under Jack and Joe's beaks. The crows were startled. They thought it was an incoming missile and scattered for cover.
Wiley with the cake in his mouth, ran up the dwarf dogwood tree. He placed it carefully in the Y- shaped branches, that were nothing more than twigs, at the upper part of the tree.
After his careful placement he ran back down to the ground and up another tree to watch what happened.
Jack and Joe saw Wiley run away and thought it safe to try for the treat once again.
Jack flew up into the tree to a branch that would support his weight.
The problem was he couldn't reach the prize. He could smell the delectable aroma of chocolate, in fact he could almost taste it, but couldn't get near it.
Dejected he descended to the ground and conferred with Joe and they conceded defeat.
Wiley was in the tree congratulating himself on his cunning move. He decided he had enough excitement for one day and went home to his nest for a nap.
The next morning Wiley headed back for his treat. It was still there. He climbed up and ate half of it. It tasted so good he wanted to savor the rich choclate taste. He decided to make it last and come back the next day for the second half. He was quite sure it would still be there.
After all his name is, WILEY THE SQUIRREL.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Somewhere in the world you'll soon hear, 5 - 4 - 3- 2 - 1 - - -
HAPPY NEW YEAR.
After all that has happened, 2011 is about to fade into the annals of history.
How did you fare? Was 2011 a good year for you? Maybe so-so, or as it was for
many folks, a horrible year.
If it was good, God bless you. Keep the memories close to your heart.
Terrible weather conditions caused heartache for multitudes around the globe, and especially here in our area of the world.
War and pestilence caused problems for scores more.
Now is the time to look forward, persevere, put one foot in front of the other and plod ahead.
I know you've heard all the old adages, "There's a light at the end of the tunnel"," Every cloud has a silver lining", "When a door closes God opens a window". I'm sure you would like to bop the next person that recites one to you and tell them, "Walk a mile in my shoes."
I'm sorry if your 2011 was a year of despair. It's time to make a list. Yes, a list of what you want to accomplish in 2012. Perhaps you won't be able to do everything on it, but being successful in doing some of the list will make you feel good.
My prayerful wish, for all of you who read this blog is, I hope you and your loved ones have a peaceful, healthy, prosperous, warm and comforting 2012.
Since it is a Leap Year we will have 366 days to celebrate life, love, and happiness.
God bless one and all.
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Somewhere in the world you'll soon hear, 5 - 4 - 3- 2 - 1 - - -
HAPPY NEW YEAR.
After all that has happened, 2011 is about to fade into the annals of history.
How did you fare? Was 2011 a good year for you? Maybe so-so, or as it was for
many folks, a horrible year.
If it was good, God bless you. Keep the memories close to your heart.
Terrible weather conditions caused heartache for multitudes around the globe, and especially here in our area of the world.
War and pestilence caused problems for scores more.
Now is the time to look forward, persevere, put one foot in front of the other and plod ahead.
I know you've heard all the old adages, "There's a light at the end of the tunnel"," Every cloud has a silver lining", "When a door closes God opens a window". I'm sure you would like to bop the next person that recites one to you and tell them, "Walk a mile in my shoes."
I'm sorry if your 2011 was a year of despair. It's time to make a list. Yes, a list of what you want to accomplish in 2012. Perhaps you won't be able to do everything on it, but being successful in doing some of the list will make you feel good.
My prayerful wish, for all of you who read this blog is, I hope you and your loved ones have a peaceful, healthy, prosperous, warm and comforting 2012.
Since it is a Leap Year we will have 366 days to celebrate life, love, and happiness.
God bless one and all.
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Sunday, December 25, 2011 we celebrate the birth of the Light of the world.
Many who dwell in darkness fear this Light, that shines so bright.
They do all in their power to extinguish it, alas, but in vain, for it will burn brightly for all eternity.
This Christmas season, give up the darkness, look up, follow the Light.
"For unto you is born this day in the town of Bethlehem a Saviour, and his name is Jesus." The angel that appeared to the shepherds, abiding in the fields that night so long ago, told them to "Fear not, and follow the Star to Bethlehem."
He can be your Saviour too. All you have to do is accept the gift He offers, the gift of Salvation, and then bask in the Light of Newness of Life.
God bless you and Merry Christmas from our home to yours.
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