As The Sun Sets On Another Week

It is with anticipation I look forward to the weekend.  The past two weeks have been challenging and so it will be fun to be able to get out and see Rob & Jodie tomorrow.  Have not been over to their place since they got their new entertainment center.  Also, it looks like Markie will be venturing to my place on Sunday for dinner.  Thinking of making a pork tender loin with a mimosa marmalade glaze.  Going to make a green bean salad with feta and cherry tomatoes.

Have been doing some additional walking back and forth on the floor where I live and next week I am going to expand and add on doing a half flight of stairs to start.  It has been nice to see the clothes fitting a bit more loosely.  Amazing that I have now been not drinking for over two weeks and it has had an impact as well.  It is all about making choices.  I would guess I might enjoy a cocktail or two this weekend, but nothing crazy.

Heard from Damon several times this week and it looks like he may be on his way to Las Vegas by mi-March.  Appears there is work to be done plus he really does need to take care of his eyes and teeth.  He mentioned he would likely head north after that for a visit.  We shall see when that does happen.  So that is all the news for now my friends.  Enjoy the weekend and until later...

Three Weeks...

There is a rumor that spring arrives...

One can only hope that is true in that I have had numerous conversations with friends in the Midwest and back east.  They are not a happy bunch right now.  You need only to see the nightly news to know that the ice is beginning to melt and cause havoc for so many people back there.  I know that in Minneapolis they have gone something like 60+ days without going above freezing.  Sometimes too much of a good thing makes it not so.  And so the clock ticks on.  Enjoy Friday Eve all! 



Do You Use Wine Charms?

Wine charms are something of an oddity and can be quite annoying and at the same time very useful.  At a party it allows you to know which wine glass is yours.  I have several sets of them that go unused in that I never have that many people over for drinks and dinner.  As you might notice above, the wine charm is a coin from another country that has been drilled and has a ring binder to clip on the glass.  A crafty project for a cold winter's day.  But that would not be today as it is nearing 60 here and just a skim of clouds overhead.  Cheers!

A Moment Of Anticipation

Just taking a moment to share a quick glimpse into what awaits us in the coming weeks.  Granted a lot of places already have various bouquets available to enjoy and yet the anticipation of the wonderful spring blossoms does help to get through these final gray days of winter.  I know a lot of people in the Midwest and back east that have just had enough of old man winter.  I hope this spot of color makes your day.  Enjoy!

Monday Moment

Tiny violin shop inside of a human-sized violin!   And all the little ones are playable!  It just never ceases to amaze me what people are able to create for other's enjoyment.  Have a great Monday all.

Sunday Recap

A happy Sunday to you.  Well, it has been quite the week and tomorrow I will be testing the waters back at work.  I am feeling a whole lot better and have taken to heart something that the doctor told me to do not only on Monday but revisited on Thursday.  That is to just slow down.  While dealing with recuperating and being the big guy I am I keep trying to just live life per the norm.  Well, that is just not working.  Since Thursday, I have been doing more walking and at a slower pace.  Well, go figure, the doctor is right.  I can go much further and still keep a normal breath going.  Granted, it does get a bit more labored, but nothing like before.  I am hoping to get back to working on the stair walk in the next couple of weeks.  It is all about the baby steps.

Also, naps are a thing of beauty.  But they also make for night sleep not to be as sound.  Yesterday, while I did lay down for the 4 periods as required by the doctor, I only allowed myself to sleep once.  Thus, last night was a lot better sleep.  Going to repeat that this day. 

Groceries were delivered and I made a late brunch of a hamburger and egg mixture.  Added a bit of cheese and called it good.  Got to try a new coffee I received as a Christmas gift.  It is called Polin.  From their website:   The dark roast lends itself to a rich and flavorful cup of java. Whether you drink it with milk or "straight up," you will never be disappointed. This is South Florida's favorite espresso coffee.  Now what is interesting is that Markie found it in New Orleans.  But I must say it made for a good cup of java.

The Olympics are winding down and there is not a lot to watch on boob tube today.  Plan to get a couple of things out of the way and take the noted nap.  I did find out from my friend Michael that his good friend Gordon passed away early this morning.  Gordon was in his mid-80's and it more a blessing than anything that he passed.  He had not been well since mid-December.

Know that I am doing a hell of a lot better than I was and actually looking forward to getting back to work as I am a bit stir crazy being in this apartment for the last week plus.  We were to have this snow storm hit today, but alas, it did not happen which is fine by me.

No Post Saturday XI

Yes, it has been 5 weeks folks and in honor of my brother's birthday this day there will be no post.  Hope all are having a relaxing weekend.  Until tomorrow.