June June June

Imagine, seems like it just started and here we are facing July. Company and then a brief hiatus and then traveling and then.. whoosh.. Aug. Trying to enjoy the time when my girls are here. Before too long we will say what happened to the summer. Then a baby, another trip and whoosh again.

Cloudy days are good for cleaning and reorganizing. Cooking, sorting and throwing away. Gardening, grapeleaves, and writing. And now two exciting prospects.. cool.

And a book that I really do not have time for but oh boy..

sun for part of the day

Hope to get a few to relax. Did lots of cleaning, billing, creating and selling and correspondence. Still hurting, the rain has not helped physically and now emotionally.

Hateful words just can not be taken back. I know when someone is scared and worried the worst can come out but life is good for her. Not sure what the thought process was to get where she went. No need to be so mean spirited. Hate is a strong word. Putting down what I do is very sad. I have always been generous to her friends and to her. Listening is not a strong suit. Hopefully one day she will appreciate what she has had in us.

Now off to discover. Life is good.

take a deep breath

trying to overlook the disrespect.. or is it really that one does not care.. a good case of ennui. ...leaving people without a good sense of focus.. back to mine.. things to do.. for myself... and others who appreciate my efforts.

sunshine is coming

That means catching up outdoors .. hooray. .I look forward to it.. maybe even the pool. nice.

so is 22 the new 16

I do not think so, just a case of some lazy, for myself energy. Hope it converts and picks up soon, or this story will change dramatically. I am much too old and kind for this.

Love having the "kids" around, hate that they treat out newly renovated baths and rooms like gross dorms. This is our home and it has basic upkeep and care that comes along with it.

I have tremendous love for these souls but give me a break. Others like them are working everyday and organizing their lives. Get up and be counted.

Not sure why they are so antagonistic and not open to what we are saying. Everything is an argument or disagreement. They question everything we say or do.
Our other two were always respectful and learned. Sometimes I wonder if they will ever get it.

how hard is it??

I mean, it is amazing to me how some people can take care of themselves and do for others and then there are some who can't or won't do anything extra at all. No matter how much you do for them, they sit back and take. Why is that?

I am going back to my progressive ways. Happier, easier to just do what I need and take care and make plans. Sad, I hate being selfish but maybe I will have to look at it as loving myself first. Life is really too short.

I will get back o my wish "to do" list. Maybe then, people will either get it on their own or lose out. I mean, when I was 22.. sheesh. I was married and saving my money and cleaning up after myself for a while by then and helping others and checking in on my family and planning. Boy, wish I had had money given to me when I accomplished things. Ha!!

Then again, there was not the diversion of the internet and having to listen to all the stupid twits. Voyeurism at its worst, wasteful, mindless blogs about very little. Like this?

its a new day

A new world. lots of options..

too little time..

A few cliches

When all is said and done, nothing more needs to be said.

A person has to learn by their own mistakes.

Fortunately, this is only sometimes true. There are a few who listen and heed advice. There are some who understand it all. Unfortunately, combine that with rude and all you get is unpleasant. Is that a cliche? No, it is just unpleasant.

Which is why"cabbage has a cabbage smell."

There is always tomorrow.. well, I hope so.

Ocean people, mountain people

I am definitely a displaced ocean person. Actually a water person for that matter. Although today is absolutely gorgeous here in the Berkshires. I awoke to the birds chirping and the sun shining. It had been raining for three days, so I walked down to the pool and checked the water temp. Sunday will be a day for relaxing and outside catch up work.

I do love this house. I hope all of my family gets to experience the joy and peace of a place like this in their lives.

rain, rain, rain

I love the rain actually. It gives me a day or two to regroup indoors.Lots of clean up outside but I love the rain. I love to lay awake at night and listen to it as I drift off to sleep. Rach is at the Cape now, Em in Boston. Dave and I heading to sleep. Rachel got her summer job at Jae's That will be nice for her. Em is awaiting her news about her media planner position. I think it will be a good move but hope she/they get some time at home before they leave for good. I wish we could all have a few days of just relaxing and enjoying each others company, but who knows.
Off to listen to the rain as I drift off to sleep. Oh, and I saw Keel today via Skype. So cute. Her baby belly is growing. As it should be. Happy for both of them as they create their family. Odd, how I always thought we would live close together and now everyone is spreading out far away. Only a few good years left for us. Hope we get to enjoy time with everyone again, more than the once or twice a year gathering. Wasn't it just yesterday that I was telling them to shut off their lights? When K & K were using the string telephones between rooms? When R & E shared their rooms and argued about their sides? Time really is so fleeting. Rain.. is soothing.

Williams and its one, two, three and four..

Em graduated with flying colors this past Sunday from Williams. How is this possible?? I remember just yesterday, or so it seems, that she was waving her acceptance letter!! John Glenn and James Taylor spoke. Anne Garrells as well.
So proud of Em and Rachel. had a huge party and lots of fun. Last of the tents for a while I hope. Tired, happy and thoughtful.

Harvard.. thank kew very much

My baby is a Harvard grad.. naturally!!! One down, the youngest ;) yet to go.. x
What a week.. Harvard commencement is like no other. I remember when our eldest earned her Masters from Harvard. Thrilling to see all those Masters and PH D candidates in their regalia but I have to say, I was deeply moved when I saw and heard Rachel receiving her A. B. (as Kate says) as only Harvard can bestow. Proud parents are we! Now off to bed and to rest and THEN prepare for Em's special weekend. Life really does zip by.

off to the first of two grads

Harvard and Williams, boy are the grandparents proud.. and us as well. Dave and I look forward to toasting to our two youngest. They have made us proud. We are hitting a milestone. Hope we are around to see the fruition of everyone's labor. Here we come crimson and gold and then back up to the purple valley. Gathering this weekend with our friends and family. A milestone.

Nice.. thank you, you're welcome.