Monday Musings

I know, I know, it's been forever (well a week really) since I've posted. I really had good intentions, but then life just got in the way. By way of excuses, I'll post a little about the "week that was".

Of course, you all know that Tuesday was a big day for citizens of the United States, with the inauguration of President Obama. Here in our little corner of the world, we had a celebration of our own. All during the presidential campaign, Jim and I have been joking with the couple who sit behind us in church about doing a write-in campaign to elect me for president. Well, as you all know, it didn't work. I am not the 44th president of the United States. Nevertheless, we invited my only two supporters to join us for coffee on inauguration day. We had a "loser's celebration."

Later in the day, Jim and I went to the movies. Tuesday is our favorite day to see a movie as it is "$1 popcorn day". It used to be free popcorn, but I guess the economy is catching up with everything. We saw the movie Defiant which I highly recommend. It is the true story of three Jewish brothers in Belarus during WWII, who saved over 1200 Jews from the Germans. I can't say it was an easy film to watch, but it was sure an eye opener.

Wednesday found us preparing for a visit from our friend/pseudo daughter, Heather, who was bringing her new beau to meet us. She is really close to three families from our church and circle of friends so we decided to have a dinner party at our house. Linda and I shared the food preparation.

As you can see, we had a really fun evening. We always manage to have lots of laughs when we get together.

As much fun as the evening was, I ended the day with some health concerns. Enough so that I decided to call my cardiologist on Thursday. That call lead to a doctor's appointment, which led to a stress test, echo cardiogram and EKG, all revealing nothing. Although both the cardiologist and I agree that this is probably related to some gastro problem, he scheduled me for a nuclear stress test later today. No big deal except that I couldn't have coffee this morning and you all know how I moan, groan and pout if I'm denied my coffee. That's okay, Jim's going with me to the appointment and will take me out for coffee and a muffin as soon as the test is over. What a great guy.

Since the week was pretty much a wash, we decided to see another movie on Friday. Movies are in the theaters for such a short time these days, you need to strike while the iron is hot, so to speak. We really wanted to see The Curious Case of Benjamin Button before it leaves the theaters, so off we went on Friday. Again, we really enjoyed the movie and would recommend it. We both cried at the end.

Our weekend was cold, cold, cold. After temperatures in the 40's on Friday (I managed to wash the car after the movie), we woke up to single digits on Saturday and Sunday. Other than going out to church and breakfast, we pretty much stayed in the house. We did venture out yesterday afternoon to take the recycling to the roadside.

Now that I've covered the last week by way of excusing myself, I will move on to something I've been remiss in taking care of. I have been given some awards. I do appreciate these awards, but have been slow to acknowledge them. I'm going to post them with thanks to the friends to passed them on to me. I am, however, not going to pass them on to anyone in particular. Just know, that I think all of you are wonderful and deserve awards and kudos galore.

From my British friend, Winifred, this Friends Award. Let me say that I can't believe how many wonderful friends I have made through blogging. Thank you all for your comments and friendship.

Also from Winifred is this Million Dollar Friend Award. She awarded this to me some time ago, but I just didn't get around to posting it. You are all worth millions to me.

And from Leslie, one of my newest blog buddies, this One Lovely Blog Award. Isn't it beautiful?

I think you all know that I love blogging. I love reading your blogs. It's a whole new world full of interesting people with interesting lives. Thanks for being part of my world.

~Hippo Hugs~