Reflections of the past year

Today would have been my Aunt Jean's birthday if she didn't pass away the day after Thanksgiving. I am looking forward to a brand new year and new adventures. There were good people that passed away this year James Brown, Peter Boyle, Former President Gerald Ford. There is only two more days this year and then it changes to 2007. I see the small stuff around here like the windows to be washed, dinner to cook, clothes to wash, tv to watch and other small chores that keep me going. I love the sunset at the beach and the sea fog rolling in and taking over. I love to drink a glass of wine at night and anticipate eating fried flounder. The Christmas decorations won't come down until after the new year. I like catching the after the Christmas sales at CVS and Walgreens. My sister has the garden club to keep her busy. I enjoy the small things, because I know work will bring a lot of big projects.

Weather

It is nice not to have rainy storms that carry tornados. This coming weekend will be the new year and the weatherman says it will be a repeat of last weeks storms that carried tornados. I like going outside at night and look at the stars twinkling in the sky. I like to hear the wind blowing through the palm trees. I like listening to the ocean crashing along the seashore. I also like hearing the train blowing it's whistle off in the distance. I will miss the glorious displays of Christmas lights decorating the night with all the pageant and showiness. I figured that I won't get to see all the lights unless I drive up and down the streets at night. It is unlikely that I will do that. I guess I will enjoy the coolness which is here for the moment. Tomorrow it gets warmer and then back comes the storms.

Looking back

Many years ago, I was walking home from school with a blond named Tammy. There were some guys (kids) that were looking for trouble and was deciding between Tammy and I for which one to throw the snowcone in the face. I remember Tammy shying away and they let her go. The kid had an mischief look in his eyes and he threw the snow cone into my face. I was temporary blinded and I lashed out with a couple of kicks that hit the guy right in the knee. It was awakening for him and I don't believe that he would do something like that again. Sometimes my past seems just like it was yesterday and not many years ago. My Aunt passed away the day after Thanksgiving and I was thinking about the times my dad, mom and I would travel in the car on a couple of hours trip to join my Aunt Jean and my Uncle Tom for Thanksgiving dinner. My Aunt always had everything placed so perfect and we always had a proper dinner. Christmas has been over at my sister's house with her animals and a tree she picked out and placed in her living room. This year is different, because my sister has to work on the weekends. I like the idea of having the computer to type on and a list of friends I don't know when I will see. I know I like the fishing pole I got from my friend Dee. I look forward to fishing with her after the holidays. Christmas doesn't have snow in Florida. It does have rain and maybe lots of it. I hope everyone has a Wonderful Christmas and stay tucked away and safe for the Holiday.

I think the fish must be allergic to my fishing line and my pole. My pole has reached the stage where I can't cast the fishing line into the water. I have to release the line into the water, but I get no bites. I even changed out my weight size. I would at least be happy, if I would just get some bites. Others were pulling in little fishes on a steady pace. The pelicans were around for hand outs. It was a beautiful day with the sailboats on the water. The time seemed to travel too fast. I guess I leave the fish battle for another day and maybe I will at least get a bite.

Sunday in the new month of December

This is December 2, 2006, a new month and the last month in the year 2006. It is Sunday and is suppose to be rainy and wet. The good weather comes tomorrow when I go back to work. My sister's friend Robyn has her baby girl this month and it will be her third child. My mom brought back some of my Aunt's belongings which carried a story or two behind them. There was a bear that my Aunt made a dress with all the fine little details that you wouldn't expect. There was also a small picture of my Aunt, my dad and I which I don't remember the details about. What I do remember about my Aunt's home in Indiana was that she had clocks that would chime on the hour all through the night when I was trying to sleep. Mom and I didn't make it to the Christmas parade or the Christmas boat show this year. There were just too many people around and both of us felt better at home away from the crowds. My sister has a Christmas parade this coming weekend which she will be in. I hope this will be a nice month ahead.