September 30, 2018

Sunday's Unconscious Mutterings

Update: Sorry if I haven't been around to visit your blogs but I've been under the weather the past three days. Hopefully I'll be a little less painful as I twisted my left side and ribs and I really don't know how, but I'm hoping to be able to get back to par soon.
Not having done it in awhile here's this week's Unconscious Mutterings meme. All you do is answer with the first thought that comes to your mind for each question. Usually one word answers will do. I had to think on a couple of them not having done this meme in awhile..
I say ... and you think ...?

1. Secure ~ The Line
2. Untamed ~ Undomesticated
3. Private ~ Ryan
4. Blue ~ Moon
5. Total ~ Cost
6. Scrunch ~ Crunch
7. Supply ~ And Demand
9. Ill-fitting ~ Clothes
10. Aches ~ And Pains
11. Warranty ~ Expires In 10 Days 😉

Now you try answering either on your own blog or here in my comments.
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Thought For The Day

September 28, 2018

Friday Foto Friends ~ Family Outing

Yesterday we went out to brunch to a great bakery restaurant. Everything is homemade and pure. Deisings started out as a German bakery and has expanded to a breakfast and lunch restaurant in the heart of Kingson, NY. Everything is just so delicious. Photos are from my cellphone.



September 26, 2018

Wednesday's Poetry Day ~ Every Falling Leaf

By my many Autumn season poems you know this is my favorite time of the year. So until you tell me you are tired of reading them I will continue to post them.😉😇
Every Falling Leaf

Every falling leaf of autumn,
are dancing to the ground
With grace and softness move
to music without a sound

With awe and wonder I watch
as they circle to the ground
Such color and beauty to behold
as they dance to silent sound

The autumn chill does warm
the coldness in my heart
as circling leaves come down
my feet do happily take part

And every falling leaf of autumn
that are dancing to the ground
swirling oh so gracefully move
with me to music without a sound.

Toni Taddeo ©
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My Own Quote For The Day
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Until the next time dear family and friends, have a day of blessings.

September 25, 2018

Just Name One

I thought I would post another one of my Tuesday 4 Meme. Hope you join in and either answer here in a comment or copy and paste the questions to answer on your own blog.
Just Name One:

1.  Thing You're Afraid To Do?   Hmmmm... There are a few things like being able to swim which I don't, fly a jet or race in the Indy 500.  (Can you just picture it!! HaHa!).

2.  Thing Scientists Need To Invent?   Cures for all diseases but to name one, I think a real cure for the common cold  (just think of the money It would save in tissues alone).

3.  Thing That Would Make You Very Happy?   It would be wonderful if I could walk a mile and hike the park trails again. Also it would be great if I could drive and have my own car again. But I woke up from both dreams and am glad to be able to wake up another day.

4.  Thing About This Past Summer That Was Special To You?   Spending time with family at two special birthday parties. One for a 1st birthday (my great niece Lily and a 70th surprise party for my only brother-in-law).

Seems I just couldn't name one thing for each answer, it wasn't easy. Think you could name just one thing for each question? Try it.
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Thought For The Day


That's it for now and In the meantime dear friends have a blessed day ahead.

September 24, 2018

The Self List

I print this every couple of years on my blog. And no matter how many times I do I get such a kick out of it and thought you would too.
"The Self List"

1. My goal for 2018 was to lose 10 pounds. Only 13 more to go!

2. Ate salad for dinner: Mostly croutons and tomatoes. Really just one big, round crouton covered with tomato sauce and cheese. FINE, It was a pizza, I ate a pizza.

3. How to prepare Tofu: A- Throw it in the trash. B- Grill some meat.

4. I just did a week's worth of cardio after walking into a spider web.

5. I don't mean to brag but...I finished my 14 day diet in 3 hours and 20 minutes.

6. A recent study has found that woman who carry a little extra weight live longer than men who mention it.

7. Kids today don't know how easy they have it. I had to walk 9 feet through shag carpet to change the TV channel.

8. I may not be funny or athletic or good looking or smart or talented....I forgot where I was going with this.

9. I love being over 60. I learn something new every day.....and forget 5 others.

10. I think I'll just put an "Out of Order" sticker on my forehead and call it a day.

And that's all folks!!
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Chuckle Of The Day


Until the next time dear family and friends, be blessed.

September 22, 2018

Falls Into Autumn

Today is the beginning of Autumn and hopefully we'll soon see Fall colors in all their brilliance here. To see majestic waterfalls in Autumn in New York State is a joy to behold. The top one is Niagara Falls, NY, the middle one is Letchwood State Park, NY and the last one is the Elevation of Silver Springs, NY.


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Until next time dear family and friends have a lovely weekend.

September 21, 2018

Friday Foto Friends ~ Autumn Art

Lacking my own photos to share here on Friday Foto Friends I thought I would feature a painter I haven't featured on my blog in years. For those who haven't really followed any of his kind of art work  (I would be very surprised if there is anyone out there that hasn't 😊)  Here is a short bio, "William Thomas Kinkade III (January 19, 1958 – April 6, 2012) was an American painter of popular realistic, pastoral, and idyllic subjects. He is notable for the mass marketing of his work as printed reproductions and other licensed products via the Thomas Kinkade Company." I tend to stay away from the dark side of his personality...enough said.

Autumn Lane by ©Thomas Kinkaid
This is definitely a favorite of mine


Beginning Of A Perfect Day by ©Thomas Kinkaid

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In Keeping With The Subject A Quote By The Artist

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FYI Note: For those who wondered, my Fall Coat I ordered from QVC shipped from Florence NC (imagine the city has the same name as the hurricane) on September 10th and I'm finally getting it today.

If you're interested in joining the Friday Foto Friends you can visit Debbie by clicking on her name or her ~Logo on the Left Side Menu~ . It's a wonderful group of ladies that participates. Until next time dear family & friends have a lovely weekend.

September 19, 2018

Wednesday's Poetry Day ~ Crunching Leaves

Looking forward to the "real" Autumn weather in my area and remembering what it was like walking with my kids through crunching leaves beneath our feet on our many leaf peeking trips. I thought I would invite you to "take a walk with me".

Crunching Leaves

Come my friend, take a walk with me
Through colors bright and blazing
As leaves slowly fall from every tree
And crunch beneath our stepping feet

A walking bridge will mark our path
Beneath the bridge a flowing stream
As Autumn's chill surrounds us now
And mirrors a blazing colorful scene

It's early morning here in the park
Empty now of Summer's many sounds
As only our footsteps will we hear
And crunching leaves on fallen ground

So come my friend and walk with me
And crunch the leaves under our feet
As they slowly fall from every tree
Before we end our Autumn retreat.

Toni Taddeo ©

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September 17, 2018

The Simple Woman's Daybook {September Edition}

I'm joining in on Peggy's SWD meme for today but a much shorter version for many answers would have been the same. Join in, it's fun.
FOR TODAY

I am thinking... that USPS should be delivering my Fall coat from QVC soon I hope. Florence has delayed shipment. I'm not sure where their factory is located as they have a few places. It's okay I have patience and I pray those affected will be okay too.
From QVC: We’re currently experiencing delays in processing, shipping, and returns due to the hurricane.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Please check back for updates.
I am thankful... For every day I wake up and granted another day on this earth just to spend time with my family thanks to The Lord.
I am wearing... the same old, same old, well not the same every day but a loose top and jeans.
I am learning... that at my age I can still enjoy the little things in life. 😊
In my kitchen... the only thing going on right now is a fresh pot of coffee which is my can't go without at all thing.

A Favorite Quote Of Mine..."Every good and perfect gift is from God above." James 1:17

Post Script Not much else to post and so dear friends and family have a day of blessings.

Thought Of The Day

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Until the next time dear family and friends have a day of blessings

September 16, 2018

Autumn In My Neighborhood

Autumn photos I've taken around the neighborhood through the years. My old Philmont, NY apartment window view, Hyde Park, NY Vanderbuilt Mansion back area with view of the Hudson, My Sister's burning bushes also her driveway looking down the road and lastly the tree on the left of her driveway is no longer there. In that order. I'm so looking forward to seeing the beautiful fall colors which should hopefully reach its peak next month if cool Autumn weather kicks in.




September 14, 2018

Friday Foto Friends ~ Plants

Being the weather has been rain, thunder storms and humid I've not been able to take any photos except for the one I took yesterday of my two plants which have grown 3 times their size since I bought them. It's hard to tell in the photo but if this keeps up I may have to move them to a floor stand.

Snake Plant, Mother-In-Law's Tongue - Sanseveria
Bought In February 2018


September 12, 2018

Wednesday's Poetry Day ~ The Weathered Trunk

Years ago I lived in a Cape Cod type home with an attic or large crawl space as some might say and we kept quite a few things in there that we rarely looked at or used. As with others it was basically a storage place for lonely and unwanted things  (a.k.a. junk 😊)  This made me think what if it was a trunk forgotten in the corner. Well here are my thoughts in poem form.

The Weathered Trunk

Hidden in the attic and sitting all alone
A weathered trunk sits forgotten and forlorn.

Wanting to be opened to show what's inside
Memories and earlier life not meant to hide.

Wondering and when the trunk was placed
And who the secrets inside had embraced.

Looking for the key to open its treasures
Did it hold sadness or wonderful pleasures

Where is that key I wonder to myself
I see not a table, a night stand or a shelf.

Yes someday soon I'll find that trunk's key
To open its treasures maybe meant for me.

Still hidden in the attic in a corner alone
An old trunk sits unopened and forlorn.

Toni Taddeo ©

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Until the next time dear family and friends, have a day of blessings.

September 11, 2018

In Memory Of

17 years have passed and that alone has not diminished the day's horror in my mind. A day no one will ever forget.
Today would be my brother's birthday. We never celebrated his birthday after 2001 as he wanted it that way. It's hard to believe he is gone 11 years already. He was our oldest sibling and today he would have been 82 years old. He is dearly missed. I don't ever remember seeing him without a smile on his face. Love you dear brother.

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Until next time dear friends and family be blessed.


September 10, 2018

My Day So Far #2

I'm joining in on Melanie's meme. A weekly Monday meme. Just picked a few questions from the meme as most answers are the same each week.
The date today: September 10th, 2018

What are you wearing? A long sleeve top, jeans and sneakers.
What chore around the house have you been putting off? Washing windows and getting ready for the cooler weather

A scripture verse you'd like to share.

How about a creative project you are working on? One in progress or one still in your head. Nothing special just some Autumn and Winter graphics for my blog.

A funny graphic, photo or quote?
Any parting thoughts?
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Short and sweet so until the next time dear family and friends have a day of blessings

September 8, 2018

Saturday 9: Gotta Travel On (1959)

Being it's Saturday I'm joining in on  *Saturday 9*  for today. Hope You join in too. It's a fun meme.
Billy Wayne Grammer (August 28, 1925 – August 10, 2011)
Saturday 9: Gotta Travel On (1959)
 

Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it Here

1) In this song, Billy Grammer sings that "summer's almost gone, winter's coming on." When you look out your window, do you see any evidence that the seasons are changing?  Today hopefully in the 70's It's been in the 90s with heat index of 100-105 degrees. The hottest summer ever. Here it is September 8th and finally cooler weather broke through. Let's hope it lasts, though I doubt it.

2) He admits he has laid around and played around for too long. Do you consider lazy days to be wasted days?  Again No! Being retired most of my days are lazying around but not wasted. After normal house cleaning, working on my blog, creating graphics and writing poetry, I'm far from lazy.

3) Billy relaxed by fishing. Tell us about a visit you made to a pier, or a ride you took on a boat, this past year. (Bonus points if you went fishing!)  Not this past year but past Hudson River cruises and my fishing days are over. I used to salt water fish.

4) Born in 1925, Mr. Grammer was the eldest of 13 children. He and his wife Ruth were childless. What do you think is the ideal size for a family? I don't have an ideal size, whatever works for other families. I had 4 myself including identical mirror boy twins, my daughter (the eldest) and my youngest a son.

5) This song was very popular on juke boxes back in 1959. When were you last in a bar or restaurant that had a juke box? Did you play it?  Probably in the 60's and yes, I've played this song and owned it on a 45 vinyl.

6) In 1959, movie tickets zoomed up in price to $1.00 and Ben Hur was the big blockbuster. What's the last movie you saw in a theater? Do you remember how much the ticket cost?  The movie was "Florence Foster Jenkins" with Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant in 2016 and it was $5.00 senior citizen discount. Now I just rent them on Amazon Prime as I don't go to theaters anymore.

7) Huckleberry Hound was a hit with the younger audience in 1959. What cartoon did you enjoy as a kid?  When I was a kid radio was the medium and Saturday afternoons it was matinee at the movies and my favorite was Bugs Bunny.

8) In 1959, continuing dramas (soap operas) were still broadcast each day on the radio. When you turn on the radio, do you listen for talk, news, or music?  Definitely music.

9) Random question -- Which competition would you rather judge: The Pillsbury Bake Off, The Miss America Pageant, or Dancing with the Stars?  Dancing With The Stars. Bake Offs and Beauty Pageant don't interest me.

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Keeping With The Subject, Quote Of The Day
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Until the next time dear family and friends, be blessed