What’s your favorite time of day?
Every hour that I breathe – every moment that I love – from waking to sunrises and the rich smell of morning coffee.
To the sunsets in the evening and relaxing after a delicious dinner.
The afternoons when I am most alert, give way to a late afternoon nap.
Life at any hour is precious and to be lived fully!
What’s your favorite recipe?
In my family, Swedish pancakes are a recipe passed down from one generation to the next.
They are similar to crepes but slightly thicker. We always put butter, sugar, or lingonberry in them. Then we roll them up and eat them by hand. No forks. No syrup.
I’ve been suffering from headaches most of my life. Some of them are migraines, some of them are clusters, all of the a pain in the head.
I’ve tried different remedies. Chiropractors. Medications. Ointments. Hot compresses. Cold compresses. Acupressure. Acupuncture.
Dark rooms. Sunglasses. Coffee. No coffee. Change my foods. Be careful of scents. Use meditation for stress.
And they still come on with a vengeance.
This morning I saw the daily prompt about my name and all I could think of was headache.
Does anyone suffer from headaches? Have you found a cure?
What are your top ten favorite movies?
I was a big Steve McQueen fan so number one was the Great Escape.
Gone With The Wind
Doctor Zhivago
Love With the Proper Stranger
Mrs. Doubtfire
You’ve Got Mail
To Catch a Thief
Its a wonderful life
White Christmas
Scrooged
What do you enjoy most about writing?
Whether it is a blog, a paper, or an article, writing is a way to get my thoughts down on paper, computer, or whatever medium.
It helps me organize my thoughts.
It calms me when I journal. It is something I have for over 60 years.
As a child I kept diaries. As an adult I journaled.
I made a living writing but I also had fun writing.
I’ve always wanted to write a book but alas no discipline.
It was Saturday and we decided to take a boat ride with Delray Yacht Cruises down the Intercoastal to check out the homes of the rich and famous. Well not really famous but massively wealthy.
Its a pretty little ship and we found great swivel seats on the upper deck, inside and air conditioned.
As we traveled down the Intercoastal going from Delray Beach to Boca Raton, we viewed palatial estates worth multi millions.
Also a very colorful grouping similar to rainbow row.
Boaters were out and anchored by beaches along the way. We reminisced about our times of boating with our kids.
If you haven’t taken this trip, it’s a nice way to spend the afternoon. Adults are $34 and $31 for seniors. It’s not a great trip for kids. They may get bored but its pleasant for adults.
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What do you love about where you live?
I live in South Florida where it’s sort of tropical. It will rain almost daily but rarely all day long.
The beaches are beautiful; the water is clean and we rarely have sharks.
In the winter we only have a few days that are cold where a jacket is necessary. The pool is heated so swimmable all year round.
I love this weather and if I want some cold or snow, I can take a trip!
What positive emotion do you feel most often?
I like taking life a little less seriously these days. So finding things amusing is better than getting irritated, angry or disconnected.
I’m learning to enjoy people’s differences rather than being fearful or filled with disdain.
Create an emergency preparedness plan.
Since I live in Florida, hurricanes are an inevitability. Sometimes they move through quickly with tornadoes wreaking havoc on homes, buildings and bridges. Sometimes they move slowly glutting the area with insurmountable rain that has no where to go.
So preparation is a way of life. We have cases of water as well as gallons. If it is definitely coming, I fill buckets so wd can flush toilets.
I stay away from refrigerated products since loss of power will undoubtedly occur. And that can last for days.
I remove all items outside that can take off and break something or someone with the fierce gusts of wins.
My husband has stocked up on survival food which I hope I never have to eat.
We have hurricane impact windows but also have shutters. We put them down.
We are well stocked with flashlights, batteries and candles. I have a small propane grill that I can cook on and heat water to add to my French press. I always need my coffee.
So we are set for this hurricane season.
What brings you peace?
Quiet time. Moments when I can catch my breath. Connect with God. Reflect on what I am doing right and what needs to change. Gaining self awareness.
But peace comes when I hold a crying baby and it settles on my shoulder, wrapping its tiny fingers around a length of my hair.
Sitting by the ocean listening to the waves, gently break and the birds chirping above.
Sunshine radiating through me as I sit by the water’s edge.
Hugging my husband, the love of my life.
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