4/31 #solsc Sounds of Silence

 

Sophie and I have a good rhythm going in the morning and it has carried over into our trip to Florida.

While my husband sleeps in, we enjoy our lazy morning on the patio; me in my pjs and a cup of coffee, Sophie with her rock (she’ll tell that story at a later date).

The birds sing out good mornings, easing us into the day, giving us all the background noise we need. I read and write in the stillness and Sophie sits and guards the yard.

As the rest of the neighborhood wakes up, the birds become silent. Replaced by lawn mowers and motorcycles in the distance, who sing out their own good morning. The leaves skitter across the roof as the wind picks up, Sophie pounces her rock across the cement.

Eventually, we hear the good morning barks of the neighborhood dogs. Sophie joins in, wishing them a good day.

3/31 #solsc Sophie Says Hi

 

Hi! My name is Sophie and I am 3 1/2 years old. Deb is my mom. She loves me a lot and even named the blog after me💕 

I’m a really smart girl, so Mom said I could write for her today She says sometimes I’m too smart for my own good. But she thinks maybe I need to go to puppy school. 

Huh? If I’m so smart, why do I need school? 🤔

I know how to tell time. When the sun comes up, it’s time to get up. And a little while after that it’s time to eat breakfast. If I leave a little bit, Dad thinks I’m not eating enough and he gives me a little milk and cereal.

I love milk and cereal. 😋

After I eat my first breakfast, Mom and I go for a walk. Or we play Frisbee in the backyard. Sometimes, we even do both! That’s the best.

Mom eats lunch after that, but she doesn’t share with me ☹️ She says I don’t need people food. Good thing Dad’s around or I wouldn’t get anything good to eat!

Sometimes, I take a nap in the afternoon, but I try to stay awake just in case Mom and Dad do something fun. We go play in the backyard again after that. Or, sometimes I go play by myself, but that’s not as much fun.

I also know when it’s supper time. I make sure to let Mom know so she doesn’t forget. Sometimes at supper she puts stuff in my dish.  Frozen carrots are one of my favorites. But I really like it when they have hamburger and rub the package on my food. Soooooo gooood! 😋

And every night after supper and before I go to bed, Dad and I share a banana. Do you know how good those things are? I could eat a whole one by myself, I just know it. But Dad says we have to share, dang it.

Well, it’s just about time for cereal with Dad, so I’m going to say goodbye for now. I hope I get to talk to you soon!

Bye! 😘 

2/31. #solsc I Was/I Am

 Just like every year, I looked over my opening blog posts to see how I introduced myself and my blog. This year I realized things have changed a lot in the past few years and so have I. Maybe it’s time to update. 

I used to be an English teacher whose favorite class to teach was Creative Writing. I loved mornings with students, all of us quietly writing. It seemed there was always something to write about. 

Nowadays, my writing comes in fits and spurts. I struggled sometimes with what to write about. I guess it’s why this blog has been dormant. I’ve lost my voice. But I do write in my notebook most days. I’ve joined the100 Days of Notebooking group on Facebook and it does keep me writing. 

Kind of.

I used to be so busy and I thought that was a good thing (most of the time). I taught three or four different English classes, coached competitive Speech, took part in many committees, and tried to keep up with grandkids, being a dog mom, and keeping in touch with family and friends across the state. It kept me busy, but there wasn’t really time for me. 

Today I sit here, lounging in my pajamas, sipping on another cup of coffee, and having to check my phone to see what day it is. When I’m done with this post I’ll shower and change. We’re going to brunch with friends later, so I’ll put on “real” clothes. I’m still a grandma and dog mom (a new dog for those of you who followed me before), but this time it’s different.

My life is quiet and peaceful. My time is mine to do or not do whatever I want. 

And today, I want to write.

1/31#solsc It’s March 1st

 Technically, I’m not a newbie.

.I’ve done this before.

But I haven’t really, truly participated since 2018.

That’s a long time. 

So maybe I am a newbie.

Because I’m going to try again.

It’s March 1st, and it’s time to write.

3/17 I'm So Lucky

 

I'm so lucky to have a birthday on St. Patrick's Day☘️

Everyone likes to celebrate my birthday (even if they don't like green beer)☘️

It's hard for family and friends to forget my birthday☘️

St. Pat's Day signals spring to me (even if the wind chill is zero and there is snow on the ground)☘️

My Facebook is filled with birthday wishes from friends and family and lots of former students☘️

My mom is still kicking at 88 and looking forward to our visit☘️

My brother and sisters will help me celebrate today☘️

My kids and grandkids will call (tomorrow I told them)

We're going out to eat (something we don't do often enough)☘️

I'll drink green beer (why don't they have green wine?) ☘️

16/31 It's Hard to Be a Puppy When It Rains

 

I can't play in the yard 

• it's too muddy
• it's too cold
• you'll get all wet
• you'll track mud in the house

It's hard to be a puppy when it rains.

I can't play inside

• settle down
• don't bite
• we're not wrestling
• stay out of the garbage
• what are you into now

It's hard to be a puppy when it rains.

I can't sleep all day, 

I have too much energy. 

I don't have any dog friends to play with.

I don't have any kids to play with.

It's hard to be a puppy when it rains.

15/31 Bad Slicer

 I have been a bad slicer the last few days and I don't see it getting better over the weekend. Life is taking over! How dare it!

I haven't written til waaaayyyyy late in the day. I haven't commented like I usually do. Usually, I comment twice a day. In the morning for the early birds and again after supper for those who post later in the day.

I'm setting a goal to write and comment on the next two mornings. Get me on schedule again. 

But Friday we are heading to my mom's overnight. It is the land of the internetless. I'm going to try and write a couple of posts that I can schedule them to post--or at least have them written so I don't have to write from my phone!

But my guess is, I'll write Saturday's post on my phone.

I can't be too organized. Can I?