The Good, the Bad, and the President

Have you ever had that kind of day that was going just along fine then someone says something and it goes to bad?

Well my Friday started out good.   My route was a fun morning.  I love going up to Lake Goodwin and then into Arlington to go back to Everett and finished in Bothell.  Headed back to base, which is west of Paine Field,  Parked my bus and went into the building,

 Out on our grass area that over looks the north end of Paine Field all waiting to see Airforce One to land.         I was people watching more than looking forward to see the plane land.  All of sudden they all turned and looked North, raised the cell phones to take pictures of the  plane.   Yes a 747 with the United States of America on it's side and the president inside.  I did not even take pictures.  Unusual  for me I love to take pictures.    As soon as it landed everyone started to leave.

That was the start of lunch.   Lunch was uneventful, visited with coworkers then going out on my 2nd half.   It was not a hard one but towards the end of the day some said something that just blew to day to the bad side.

In my profession we are required to report abuse,  Any kind of abuse, child or elder.  Well someone said something that I had to report.

I don't think of myself as empathetic or compassionate but I feel for the elderly that are taken abuse at the hands of someone that is paid to care for them.   So I guess I am  just a person that Love God and wants to see that everyone is treated fairly, without harm.

Fun News

My friend and fellow blogger Jeanne at The View from the Hisey Peak awarded my rambling  blog with the Versatile Blogger Award!  Whoo Hoo!  Thank you Jeanne!!!  

There are 3 rules to be followed:
1: Thank the award-giver and link back to them in your post!
2: Share seven random things about yourself.
3: Nominate 5 other bloggers and let them know about it.




1.   I love to curl up and forget the world and get lost in a good book.
2.   I would do anything for someone if I am able to at any time, just ask me 
3.  I don't have a favorite season, I love them all.
4.  I will go out of the way to take pictures. This includes walks around town and parks.  What a great way to         to pray and thank God for His beautiful country,.
6.  I am known to just get in the car and drive with no destination in mind just to get away.  Be looking I might just stop by. 
7.   I love Sundays,   Starting with worshiping God at church, To lunch with my family of friends, to spending the evening hanging out with them.  Thank Jeanne and Timothy.  .




I would like to bestow this prestigious award to the following bloggers:

Amy over at: Cheese Curds in Fargo

Laura over at: laura living aloud

Becca over at: Just Us

Shonda at The Knowlton Nest

Anna Elizabeth Zoeller at Laurel in Oblivion

In December our churches ladies group (Women in the Church WIC)  went out Christmas light seeing.   We combined it with visiting our shut-ins.  So about 18 of us invaded 6 or 7 homes to sing a couple of carols and give them a small gift.   

The shut-ins were so happy to see us.  Some sang with us, others smiled.   Hugs were given.  The happiness went both ways.  They were so happy and we were also happy.  

The men and ladies who for heath reasons can not attend church are not there by their choice but we can make their day a little brighter visiting them.

We have since lost two of the women to God's kingdom..     I am so glad we were able to see them and bring a smile to their faces and little joy to the night for them.   

We are going to continue the visits to our loved shut-ins.  

I have found that between my work and church I have a heart for the seniors and disabled.   God has shown me that we are equal.   Just a smile and hello will make someones day.    : )

A New Cat

I got a new cat in December. Lucky Grace join my family. Lucky was found by two friends, abandoned at the Everett Senior Center in a carrier. It was cold and she meowed loudly. They rescued her and I got her the next day. Life has changed. It has been interesting watching the two cats interact. Katie was so mad at the cat joining us but has gotten much better. They both have entertained me during this last week during out snow storm. Lucky likes to perch. She tucks her hind legs under her and hangs her head down. It is funny to look at her and see her perched watching you. Katie on the other hand will stretch out and roll over on her back for tummy rubs. Lucky has a loud meow, Katie's is soft and she chatters and chirps at the birds outside. So as I ramble about them they are asleep on me, one on my lap and the other on my shoulder.

Christmas past and present

Been thinking about what Christmas was like as a kid.

Fresh tree smell, decorating the fireplace mantel with the village and train. The train ran from one side of the fireplace to the other and back. My dad had made a shelf that ran below the mantel for the train. Putting the village houses and people, trees, and animals up was fun. I remember rearranging things just to bug my brothers and sisters.

The tree, a real tree, not a fake one. Ornaments that we as kids made, ones that mom and grandma made and the ones with our names on it from Auntie Buster. Mine is red. After the decorations and light are on and working then came the tinsel. Oh how I hated and still do. Tinsel the little strips of aluminum that mom required to be put on one at a time. One at a time are you kidding. I liked to take a little handful and toss on a branch. Only to be told to get it off and one at a time. Taking it of is not any better. Had to take it of and store it for next year. Oh Joy.

Christmas eve was the last minute of secret wrappings, me being excited. We would have sandwiches, potatoe salad, baked beans. Then sent to bed kinda early. That was a special time for me. I got to sleep upstairs. Yes upstairs in my sisters room. That was some fun times.

Early Christmas morning I got sent downstairs to see what Santa brought. So tip toeing past my oldest sisters room, which was at the top of the squeaky stairs, that made it fun to sneak past her. Down the stairs and out the door. On to the living room. Did Santa come, did he eat the cookies and take the carrots? Trying to be so quiet but having to turn on a light. Boy is that click loud. There under the tree some packages with our names on them. Hmm unwrapped, what did I get, then having to remember what my sibling got. That was hard I wanted to play with mine. But back upstairs to report the findings. Now the hard part began. The waiting until it was time to go back downstairs. Can I just say the my sister Pam made it difficult on Christmas morning. We could open our socks and play with the Santa gifts but had to wait until all of us were up. Mom with the coffee and dad in his recliner and my sister Pam in bed reading until at least 7 am. Sheer torture to a 6 year old. Who could stay in bed and read???? Pam did.

Finally the presents are opened and play time has started. Naps taken and then dinner. Sometimes we had relatives over and other times it was just us.

Now I don't put a tree up. No room but some decorations are out. Christmas Eve service at church. Love that it is a service of listening to members of the congregation display their musical talents.

Home for the rest of evening. Christmas morning with my brother and his family. This year we get to celebrate Jesus's birthday on Sunday. Then on to my adopted family Christmas.

Every year my sister Nancy and I get to celebrate Christmas again with our friends from Poulsbo. Doug and Paula. I have known them since I was 14.

Through the years I have become more ready to give then receive. Hmm... must be getting older.

Merry Christmas

The night sky

So it has been a long while since I blogged. Now is the time to start again.

I was outside and looked up. The dark sky. Some stars shining, a sliver of moon, and the shadows of the Cascade Mountains.

I think back to when Jesus was born. It is that time of year. Christmas, celebrate the birth of Jesus. Family and friends gather together.

But back to the night sky. I got to thinking what the shepherds must have been thinking when the angels came to tell them of the birth. Looking at the Cascades, on this cold night. A fire to keep warm. On alert for danger to the sheep. When suddenly an angel appeared and started talking to them. Personally that probably would have scared me. They listened to that angel. When the angel was done talking suddenly there were a multitude of angels praising God.

Could you imagine what that must have sounded like. The voices praising God so wonderfully. It must have so great for those shepherd. We hear music and think it is good, but to have God's chorus of angels........

Then the stars. If you go out and look up you see stars, little and big dipper and all the consulations but that bright large shining star. A star that lights up the sky and land. That would lead people to Jesus.

Oh I cannot wait to see Jesus and find out what it was like.

Random thoughts on different subjects can be fun.

A Pleasant day

What a lazy sunny pleasant day.

Sleeping in even for an hour is so good. Waking up to sunshine and blue skies a bonus. Spending the morning with sister and two nieces garage saling. Why is it I bought the most? I found a soup tourin in my pattern of dishes, a present for my great niece and batting for the ladies at church.

Time in the car with laughter and whining. Now out to Snohomish for cat food and then I think Cold Stone Ice Cream is in the works.