BUSY BUSY BUSY

The holidays are usually very busy and this year is no different.  My son, Tom, and his partner, Ty, visited from California; Edward came over from St Pete, and we partied for Tom's birthday.  Jikos, Sonnys, Pei Wai, Olive Garden, and Chick-fil-et are just some of the restaurants we frequented.  I "cooked" for Christmas Day.  Actually, I got things ready and Tom finished when they came over for lunch.  Not my usually, Christmas dinner or decorations, but we were together, and that was so meaningful to me.

Tom and Ty stayed at DAK Lodge for a night; visited DAK and even rested some.  Edward stayed with me while here as he also brought Joey, his Lab/Chow.  Wiener was a brat to Joey, but he lived through it. I hate her acting so mean but she's a spoiled Princess.  What can I say. Mock says I'm to blame, and he's probably right.

Being blessed, I received some nice presents and enjoyed the company.  It was great to have everyone, but it was more than I had done in a long time, so I was physically exhausted and even got a cold some time during the visits. I wasn't able to "go" with everyone, but hopefully next year will be easier.

They have finally broken ground on the house.  It seems so long for me, but I suppose it is just my eagerness to move and have it over with.  I know it's going to be great and I like living with Charles.  I hope Ween isn't too much for him.

Mary is out of town right now, but will be back soon.  I miss her when she doesn't visit with me.  She is such an "upper" in spirit and energy.  I am so blessed to have her as a friend.

Ween is sleeping off her "doggie food" she just ate and relaxes so completely that she doesn't even know when I get off the couch.  She takes good care of "Mommy."  I am truly blessed.

ADDITIONS

The canaries have been joined by the sparrows and a phenomenally beautiful cardinal.  He flits between watching and dancing; strutting and jumping; stretching and scooting down the fence.  I haven't seen a girlfriend, but I'm sure he will attract someone soon.  He sparkles with that beautiful red coat adding to the dreary leafless bushes that have already covered the preserve behind my apartment.  I'm watching from afar yet he seems to know I'm here.  He looks directly at the patio door.  He doesn't seem scared but intensely scouts the area for "intruders?" or maybe just a place to build that nest he's anticipating.  

Do humans act this way?  Yeah, maybe.  Men strut and women hide; men know that the home building is their responsibility, but not until they have scouted the area.  Is he marriage material?  Who knows until that "ONE" will come along.  Is he ready?  Who knows; not even he is aware of when and where.

My life has been reduced to bird watching and evaluating the "outdoor critters."  Sad?  Not really.  It is relaxing and uplifting to watch the outdoors just "happen."  They are so free and unaware of any danger.  I will miss this view.

Overcast

As I look out the patio door which has become my view of the world, I see a "herd" of canaries flipping around busily building, singing, and just "doing their thing." They seem so happy and committed to their work, whatever it is. They are probably here because of the cold up north and they seem to be settling into this area.

Sometimes I would like to be as free - just to fly anywhere, anytime; no cares; no worries. I would miss my family, even with all the drama they bring.

Here it is Christmas again; a sacred time; a Holy time.  I don't need anything except my car washed and some gas, but tradition has it that presents must be exchanged and parties must go on.  No. I won't be doing that much this year. I'm not even decorating.  Physically can't; emotionally don't want to, or financially not possible so, we'll see.

Through it all, God's Son was born.  Let's celebrate.