So many unanswered questions

I still haven't found out who let the Dogs Out...where's the beef...how to get to Sesame Street... why Dora doesn't just use Google Maps...

Why do all flavors of fruit loops taste exactly the same, or how many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop......why eggs are packaged in a paper carton, but batteries are secured in plastic that's tough as nails... 

Why "abbreviated" is such a long word; or why is there a D in 'fridge' but not in refrigerator... why lemon juice is made with artificial flavor yet dish-washing liquid is made with real lemons...

Why they sterilize the needle for lethal injections... and, why do you have to "put your two cents in" but it's only a "penny for your thoughts" where's that extra penny going to... 

Why do The Alphabet Song and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star have the same tune... why did you just try to sing those two previous songs...

and just what is Victoria's secret? ...and do you really think I am this witty?? ...

Having a bad day?

 

Last quarter of life

Many of us are now in the last quarter of our life and should read this interesting piece of advice.  I received this from my cousin, Stephen and thought it was worth sharing:

You know …… time has a way of moving quickly and catching you unaware of the passing years.
It seems just yesterday that I was young and embarking on my new life. Yet in a way, it seems like eons ago, and I wonder where all the years went.
I know that I lived them all.
I have glimpses of how it was back then and of all my hopes and dreams.

However, here it is …… the last quarter of my life and it catches me by surprise.
How did I get here so fast?
Where did the years go and where did my youth go?

I remember well seeing older people through the years and thinking that those older people were years away from me and that I was only on the first quarter and that the fourth quarter was so far off that I could not visualize it or imagine fully what it would be like.

Yet, here it is …… my friends are retired and getting grey - they move slower and I see an older person now. Some are in better and some worse shape than me but I see the great change. They’re not like the ones that I remember who were young and vibrant …… but like me, their age is beginning to show and we are now those older folks that we used to see and never thought we'd become.

Each day now, I find that just getting a shower is a real target for the day and taking a nap is not a treat anymore. It's mandatory because if I don't of my own free will, I fall asleep where I sit.

And so, now I enter into this new season of my life unprepared for all the aches and pains and the loss of strength and ability to go and do things that I wish I had done but never did. But at least I know that, though I’m on the last quarter and I'm not sure how long it will last, that when it's over on this earth, it's over. A new adventure will begin!

Yes, I have regrets. There are things I wish I hadn't done; things I should have done but truly there are many things I'm happy to have done.  It's all in a lifetime.

So, if you're not on the last quarter yet, let me remind you that it will be here faster than you think. So, whatever you would like to accomplish in your life do it quickly.  Don't put things off too long. Life goes by so quickly.  So, do what you can today, as you can never be sure whether you're on the last quarter or not.

You have no promise that you will see all the seasons of life. So, live for today and say all the things that you want your loved ones to remember - and hope that they appreciate and love you for all the things that you have done for them in all the past years.

‘Life’ is a gift to you.
Be Happy!
Have a great day!

Remember, it is “health” that is the real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.

You may think:

Going out is good - but coming home is better!

You forget names - but it's okay because there are other people that forgot they even knew you!

You realize you're never going to be as good as you use to be at golf - but you like the outdoors!

The things you used to care to do, you aren't as interested in anymore - but you really don't care that you aren't as interested.

You sleep better on a lounge chair with the TV on than in bed – you call it ‘pre-sleep’!

You miss the days when everything worked with just an ‘On’ and ‘Off’ switch!

You tend to use more 4 letter words – ‘what’ and ‘when’

You have lots of clothes in your wardrobe, more than half of which you will never wear – but just in case!

Old is good -
• Old is comfortable
• Old is safe
• Old songs
• Old movies
• …… and best of all,
• Friends of old!

So, stay well, ‘Old friend!’
Have a fantastic day!
Have an awesome quarter – whichever one you’re in!
Take care
 

It's not what you gather but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have lived.

 

2024 in review

I've scoured through my pictures and found some great memories.  2024 was a wonderful year.  It didn't start out great as Cec had a mass removed from his cheek.  It was benign and we were so happy!

In January, Cheryl and I flew to Los Angeles to see The Price is Right.
We didn't get chosen but sure had a lot of fun.

It's always nice to visit Steveston where we lived for 38 years.

My nephew Sam Newell skating with the Vancouver Canucks.
This picture was during the playing of Oh Canada

In June our first meal in Halifax, Lobster Roll and it was even more delicious than it looks!

Iceberg Alley between Newfoundland and Labrador

A lighthouse in Newfoundland

Newfoundland is beautiful.

In July we went to George Inlet Lodge in Ketchikan, Alaska

In August we took Lexie to Los Angeles.  She's getting ready for Let's Make a Deal. 
She was chosen by Wayne Brady and it's being broadcast on January 13th!

A nice September dinner at one of our favorite restaurants in White Rock, the Washington Avenue Grill
A wonderful location on the White Rock Beach overlooking Semiahmoo Bay and Blaine Washington.

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In October we were in Portland, Maine at the lighthouse.

Cheryl and Diane at Let's Make a Deal, yes again.
I couldn't go as I was on the cruise.
Airs May 15th and Cheryl got chosen again!

Night sail out of New York Harbour.
A gorgeous sail away.

Morning view from our balcony in Fort Lauderdale.

Yes, the Grinch ruined Christmas for Santa Letters.

A delightful trip down memory lane on Interurban 1225 with friends and relatives.