Catching Up on Tuesday

Where does the time go? What did I do today? Those are questions I ask myself often. I thought I would have so much time, accomplish so much when I retired. Not so. I do think I waste more time, dream more, move more slowly than I did in, let's say, my forties and fifties, but nevertheless, I just have so many things I want to do, and so few really get done.

I guess that's okay in a way. Jim and I have a "Bucket List" and we are chipping away at it. His friend, George, says that's good but to remember to add something for everything we do. We don't want to end up with nothing to look forward to. I doubt that could ever happen to us.

All this said to underline the fact that I haven't posted in a few days. I've had good intentions, but just haven't made it. You will notice, if you click on my picture link, that I am keeping up with my "picture a day" commitment. Of course, I know, it's only been six days, but all the same I'm doing okay.

We're in the process of solidifying our travel plans for "Westward Ho!" or should I say, "Southwestward Ho?" There is much to be done before we can leave; much of it by way of doctor's appointments, blood work, and in Jim's case, surgery. He will have carpal tunnel surgery on his left hand next week. So, I guess that's where some of my time has gone.

And some it has gone to fun and games. Yesterday, in spite of an early morning Dr's appointment, I was able to fit in a lot of fun time. Linda went with me to the doctor's office. She read while I, well, we won't say exactly what I did. Anyway afterwards, we went to bother Sandi at her store. She was able to take a break and we went to Starbuck's for a half hour of serious girl talk.

Linda and I proceeded to the mall where we had a lovely salad for lunch. Then it was on to....

My daughter, Paige, called me on Christmas day and raved about this movie. I am not big into animation and said so. Jim, just refuses to go to animated movies. Paige said this had the best message of any movie she had seen in years. She said it is a tale of redemption and forgiveness. And it is.

It didn't take a lot of imploring to persuade Linda to go with me. We both enjoyed it tremendously, albeit while freezing to death in the theater. I highly recommend it (the movie, not the freezing) to everyone, no matter age. Not only is it a delightfully told and animated story, with great stars, it is truly a tale of love and redemption.

Today, after sleeping in until a decadent hour, I had lunch with my pals from Walworth. I got to know these dear women while I was filling in for the Walworth Library Director last year. Not only did I enjoy the job at Walworth and make some mad money, I was blessed to make some new and fast friends.

Stay warm, Jane and Dorothy. I'll see you in April.

Add to a late rising, lunch with friends, a haircut, an hour browsing in the library, 45 minutes on the phone with daughter, Gretchen, I guess I DO know where the time goes. Now, I hear Jim in the kitchen so it must be time for dinner.

I won't be posting again until Saturday as we are off to Pennsylvania to play with our relatives there for a couple of days.

~Hippo Hugs~