Today there are 11 days until my last 1040 deadline. A little part of me will miss the hectic and frantic days to get all the tax returns completed. A larger part of me is excited to not have the deadline.
I think about what I would do in retirement. I practice today. Instead of rushing to get started on tax returns, I took a few minutes in the garden. Much of the okra may be too tough and woody to eat. I think about how my garden will not be neglected. That feels nice. 😊
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Day 4: Plan a fun or relaxing activity and make time for.
The fun and relaxing activity I’m planning is an afternoon on the beach. The date for this activity is Friday afternoon. There is a chance of rain. More so in the morning than the afternoon.
So, if the weather turns lousy then the other fun activity is Movie Time. Hubby and I have talked about seeing this one.
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Day 3: Let go of self-criticism and speak to yourself kindly.
It is so easy to look in the mirror and criticize my body. Been doing that my whole life. So today, I looked in the mirror and said to myself, “You are beautiful!”.
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This month I am challenging myself to practice self-care.
September 1 – Self care is not selfish but essential so today I relaxed by taking an online painting class by Jesse Robertson. Here is my rendition of Fireweed Sunset.
September 2 – Notice small things I do well.
Write a letter to your 100-year-old self.
Hello,
Dear me! Today I’m 100 years old. I’m amazed that I have lived this long. My family has a birthday party planned for me. I told them not to make a fuss but they would not listen. I feel like my time here on earth is almost over and I no longer have much to accomplish. My mind is somewhat sharp for someone who is 100. I can still get around with a walker but it is slow going. I miss the ones I loved that have gone on before me and I wonder why I am still here. Each year I just fill old and forgotten and full of regrets.
The party was amazing. I can’t believe they wanted to hear my stories – about what life was like back in the days. I was touched when my family told me how I influenced them. I did not know this. I can now say that at the beginning of the day I felt my regrets from the past. However, after today I no longer feel that way and can say…Thank you, God for the life I have had. I am ready for home when you allow me to come home.
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Where would you go on a shopping spree?
I find this a difficult question to answer. Since Covid, I do a lot of shopping online. The convenience of shopping anytime of day and being able to shop anywhere is fantastic. So now, I find going to the malls overwhelming and crowded with people. Where would I go on a shopping spree? I suppose the answer is anywhere I take my laptop. 🤣
There is no such thing as a “broken family.” Family is family, and is not determined by marriage certificates, divorce papers, and adoption documents…
Families are made in the heart
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Forty plus days with no rain. Extreme hat warnings. Temps over 100.
Trees as dying, Plants are droopy-be the grass is brown. Rain please come.
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Annual trip to Brazos Bend State Park. Fun times with my fireman. ❤️
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I was putting up some stemware in the china cabinet and I came across this coffee cup.
Not the best picture. I was given this cup from my daughter for Christmas a while back. Okay maybe 7-8 years ago. I did not want to use the mug because of all the family photos. However, today I decided that is was a shame that I was not using this cup every morning for my coffee. Will the picture fade. Most likely. But I will be looking at these pictures and remembering the people and good times I had with them. Then I thought what a perfect way to begin each morning.😊
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Reflections 