Friday, December 31, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR THE ALMIGHTY'S LOVE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has watched over me and loved me.

He has given me Charles, my playmate, my friend......the man I love.

We will be spending New Years Weekend together.

I hope and pray that our friendship lasts for many healthy and happy years to come.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Thursday, December 30, 2021

GRATEFUL TO BE BALANCED

 I am grateful to the Almighty because I am balanced.

After a wonderful holiday season with Charles, family and friends......I am again spending the day at home doing chores.

I feel so balanced between play and work and I am grateful to the Almighty for this.

Thank you.

Wednesday, December 29, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR AN AMAZING BIRTHDAY WITH CHARLES

 I am grateful to the Almighty for the amazing birthday that I had with Charles.

I arrived on Monday and my birthday was Tuesday......December 28.  He took me to a steak house called Vintage and gave me a beautiful promise ring.

I love this man.

Thank you Almighty for bringing Charles into my life.

I am grateful.


Monday, December 27, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR BEING AT EASE

I am grateful to the Almighty because even as the wold gets crazier and crazier I am feeling balanced and at ease.

I am grateful for my family and friends and grateful for the fact that you have placed Charles in my life.

After an amazing Christmas weekend we practiced yoga in Leslie's class.

We will be leaving soon so that I can spend my birthday in St. James with Charles.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Sunday, December 26, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY


 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has placed Charles in my life and thereby allowed me to experience love, family and holidays.

Thank you

I am grateful.


Saturday, December 25, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR LOVE IN MY LIFE

 I am grateful to the Almighty for the love in my life.

 Thank you for placing Charles in my life.

I am grateful.

Today is Christmas Day. Charles spent Christmas Eve with me and I promise to tell you all about Christmas Day later..............

Friday, December 24, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR A POSITIVE PERSPECTIVE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He sent me to practice yoga and it was there that I learned about perspective.

Winter Solstice has happened on December 21.  Although we are entering Winter....which for me has always been a cold and dark season that I don't like......I will remember to have a positive perspective on everything.

Tonight is Christmas Eve and I will be spending the weekend with Charles!!!

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Thursday, December 23, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR LEARNING TO BE COMPASSIONATE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He encouraged me to practice yoga and it was there that I began learning to be compassionate to myself........to love myself......to be kind to myself.......to take care of me!

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR BEING BALANCED

 I am grateful to the Almighty because I am becoming a healthy and balanced person.

There are chores....there is fun........there are things to accomplish.....there is peace.

Yesterday I cleaned parts of the house and filled out Seth's birthday card.  I went to the post office and bought myself a new pair of sneakers.....

Karen and Bob visited.....I went to dinner with Zita.

Today I will clean a bathroom.....I will go to the butcher......I will also read, relax and practice yoga.

I am grateful to the Almighty for balancing me and keeping me healthy.

Thank you.

Tuesday, December 21, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR LEARNING ABOUT PERSPECTIVE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because I practiced yoga in Leslie's class yesterday and it was there I learned about changing your perspective.

As I head into the cold winter and today is the first day of Winter, I'm going to try to see the positive in any situation that I encounter.

I will count my blessing too.....in family, friends and Charles.

I will be so grateful for my good heath too.

Today I have chores to do and hopefully dinner with Zita tonight.I'm going to practice yoga too.   Yesterday I did some chores and even went to the gas station to have my oil changed and my lights fixed.

Thank you Almighty for helping me to learn that I am in charge of me and perspectives can be changed.

I am grateful.

Monday, December 20, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR BEING IN CHARGE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me the ability to be in charge of my own life.

I am in charge of the way that I see things.  I can change my perspective at any time to might life easier and more fulfilling.

I am grateful to the Almighty for this.

Thank you.

Sunday, December 19, 2021

RATEFUL FOR LEARNING TO BE SOFT WITH MYSELF

 I am grateful to the Almighty because I am slowly learning to be soft with myself.....not to criticize or think negative things about myself.

Today Charles and I practiced yoga in Pam's class.

What a joy it is to spend the weekend with him.

I am grateful to the Almighty for teaching me to be kind, to be soft and to care about myself.

Thank you.

Saturday, December 18, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR LEARNING TO BE KIND TO MYSELF

 I am grateful to the Almighty because I practiced yoga in Leslie's class and I learned about softening myself......learned to be kind to myself.....learned to let go!

I had a wonderful Sabbath dinner with Charles.

This morning I went to services at PJC.

It's a rainy, cold day.......but I have my love to keep me warm.

Thank you almighty for teaching me to be kind to myself.

I am grateful.


Friday, December 17, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR THE SABBATH

 I am grateful to the Almighty because tonight is the beginning of the Sabbath and Charles will be spending it with me.

It's a beautiful day and I will be practicing yoga this morning in Leslie's class.

Louis will blow out my hair.

Charles is arriving for Sabbath dinner.

I am grateful to the Almighty for all of this.

Thank you.

Thursday, December 16, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR LOVE IN MY LIFE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has sent LOVE into my life.

What a wonderful time I had with Charles yesterday!

Today Karen is hanging out with me.

I have chores to do.......a manicure to get....a bathroom to clean......chores to do.

Life is good.

I am grateful to the Almighty for everything that He has given me.

Thank you!

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR THE ALMIGHTY IN MY LIFE


 I am grateful to the Almighty because He is always by my side.

Yesterday I had periodontal surgery.  The Lord was by my side and today I feel much better.

I came home yesterday from surgery to clean the kitchen and a bathroom and He was by my side.

I went food shopping and He was by my side.

Stephen visited and the Almighty was with me.

Charles called and the Almighty was there.

Today I am invited to a Holiday Party by Charles.  I am getting all dressed up and I'm very excited!!!

More later: It was an absolutely wonderful party.  I drove to Charles and we went to the party in Islip.  The food was delicious.....the drinks were great and the desserts were out of this world.

I WON A PRIZE AT THE CHINESE AUCTION!

What a great day!!!



Tuesday, December 14, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL LIFE

 I am grateful to the Almighty for the wonderful new life that He has given to me.

Every day is a blessing as I marvel that I can finally call my house.....my home.

Thank you almighty.

I am grateful.

Monday, December 13, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR ALLOWING ME TO ENJOYING MY LIFE


I am grateful to the Almighty because I had an amazing weekend with Charles.

He really does love me.  He planned this weekend beautifully.

Friday we went to pick a tree for him. We went to Whisper Winery for a Craft Fair and a Wine Tasting. We had a delicious dinner in his apartment and watched West Side Story.  Saturday we heard a wonderful concert by the Devotions in the Nesconsett Library and on Saturday night we saw the Christmas Parade which began at the fire department and went all through the town.  We walked Lake Avenue picking up raffle tickets from each store that had a snowman and did some shopping in a soap store.  Charles won a picture to hang in his apartment. We had Vietnamese food for dinner. Sex was out of this world!!! Sunday we decorated the tree.  We visited 2 of my former students....Brian and Russell Berkowitz who live a few blocks from Charles.  We again did a wine tasting.  Charles made a delicious meatloaf for dinner and we watched Succession.

I am beyond grateful to the Almighty for sending this partner into my life.

Thank you Almighty.


Friday, December 10, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR LEARNING ABOUT BALANCE

 I practiced yoga in Dawn's class yesterday and I was grateful to the Almighty because I learned that life needs to be balanced.

I am trying very hard to balance my life.

I do chores and I have fun.

Yesterday I packed because today I'm leaving to spend the weekend with Charles.  Everything that needed to be done has been completed.  I'm proud of me and I hope that the Almighty is also.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Thursday, December 9, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR BEING BALANCED

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me a wonderful new life and as a result I am a balanced human being.

My chores get done in a timely fashion.

I have time to entertain, read, exercise and enjoy life.

I practiced yoga yesterday in Hollie's class. Stephen did visit.  I cleaned a bathroom. I spoke to Karen......not Charles because he went to a Ranger game but he sent me lovely pictures.

I am grateful to the Almighty for this.

Thank you!

Wednesday, December 8, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR MY HOME

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me a home that is truly mine.

I can enjoy each room and breathe.

Yesterday was a truly wonderful day.  I drove to St. James in the morning an attended the Smithtown Sports and History Book Club with Charles.  We read Blood and Thunder by Hampton Sides.....I had such fun!

Today I will practice yoga.

It's supposed to snow today......it's wonderful to have a home to breathe in.

My brother Stephen is supposed to call and get together.

We will see.

I am grateful to the Almighty for a home that is truly mine.

Thank you.

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR SELF-CARE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because I practiced yoga in Leslie's class yesterday and she made me aware of "GIVING AND RECEIVING" and of "BEING BALANCED" and of the importance of "SELF-CARE."

I am truing very hard to take care of myself both spiritually, emotionally and physically so that I will be balanced.

I played MAHJONG last night after I had done all of my chores and errands including taking Matzah to the veterinarian. 

Today I will attend the Smithtown Book Discussion that Charles and now myself are a part of.  We will discuss BLOOD AND THUNDER by HAMPTON SIDES.  

I plan to clean the kitchen and bathroom today and relax.

Thank you Almighty for teaching me about self-care.

I am grateful.

Monday, December 6, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW LIFE



 I am grateful to the Almighty for the new life that He has given me.

My Hanukkah party was a huge success.......it was a blended family with Hilary, Izzy, Remi, Charles and me, Shula and Ellie and Michael and Lola.  The food came from Ben's.........we lit the Menorah and well......I am grateful to the Almighty for this wonderful day.

Yesterday Charles and I bought his Christmas present........a bag for the golf clubs that I gave him last year........we did other errands too and came home to delicious leftovers and Curb Your Enthusiasm and Succession.

Today I will practice yoga......do chores......take the doggie to the vet and play MahJong.

Life is new.

Life is wonderful.

I am eyeful to the Almighty for this.

Thank you.

Saturday, December 4, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR UNDERSTANDING FANTASY

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has helped me to understand what fantasy is and not to be taken in by it.

There are two people in my life that I wish were more loving and caring of me......Stephen.....and Hilary.  That is NOT going to ever happen and I need to live in reality.

I need to repave my road so that I see the new road and have joy!!  I need to let go of fantasy and enjoy the reality of my new life.

Thank you Almighty for this observation.

I am grateful.

Friday, December 3, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR LETTING GO

 I am grateful to the Almighty because I practiced yoga in Dawn's class today and she motivated us by reading the poem, LET IT GO!

I remember that Dawn read this to her class years ago when I practiced RESTORATIVE YOGA at night and was still working.

How far I have come....................

It's like the start of a new life and the end of an old one.  The memories that I have had are floating away like clouds as I make new memories with family, friends and Charles.

I am grateful to the Almighty for my new life.

Today I will practice yoga in Leslie's class and then get ready for the Chanukah party that I'm having tomorrow on the 7th day of Chanukah.....my birthday!!

Thank you.

Thursday, December 2, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR NEW MEMORIES

 I am grateful to the Almighty for all of my new memories.

Thank you.

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

GRATEFUL TO THE ALMIGHTY

 I am grateful to the Almighty for the wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday that He has given to me.

I spent it with Charles....at his sister's in Virginia.  We drove down and spend the first night in Alexandria and the rest of the holiday at Liz's house in Mechanicsville, Virginia.


What a wonderful time it was!!  I have NEVER experienced such joy as I did on this weeklong vacation.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

GRATEFUL TO THE ALMIGHTY

 I am grateful to the Almighty for the wonderful Thanksgiving vacation that I had with Charles.

Thank you.

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR ALL THE BLESSINGS IN MY LIFE

I am grateful to the Almighty for all of the blessings in my life.

I'm spending Thanksgiving with Charles' sister in Virginia.

I'm so excited.

I will tell you all about it when I come home.

Thank you Almighty for all my blessings.

I am grateful to you for my life.

Monday, November 22, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR THE BLESSINGS IN MY LIFE

 I am grateful to the Almighty for all the blessings that He has given to me.

Most of all.....I am grateful to be me.

I am healthy, happy....I have friends, family, grandchildren and a partner.

Life is good.

Tomorrow I'm on the road to Virginia!

Wow!

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.  

Sunday, November 21, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR THE BLESSINGS IN MY LIFE

 I am grateful to the Almighty for all the blessings in my life.........my health.....my family....my friends......Matzah......and Charles.

I was able to practice yoga in Pam's class this morning.

I had my hair blown out at ID Salon for my trip.

Charles and I worked on a funny Thanksgiving art project.

I am grateful to the Almighty for this wonderful weekend and all the blessings in my life.

Thank you!

Saturday, November 20, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR THE WONDERS OF ME

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me a healthy body and I'm rejoicing in what this body can do.

Charles is here and we are spending a quiet weekend together before our trip to Virginia on Tuesday.  I am grateful for this.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Friday, November 19, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR WHAT THE ALMIGHTY HAS GIVEN ME

 I am grateful to the Almighty for what the holiday season has given me.

He has given me health, children, grandchildren and the ability to have them come to my house happily for a visit.  We will be celebrating the 7th day of Hanukkah together in my house and Hilary is even bringing a friend.....Tamar.

The Almighty brought my brother Stephen back to me and I hope the relationship lasts a lifetime.

The Almighty has given me Charles.  For the first time in I don't know how many years, I will have a wonderful Thanksgiving with a family that really likes me.

Thank you Almighty for all you have given me.

I am grateful.


Thursday, November 18, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR BEING BALANCED

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has allowed me to become a balanced human being.

I need to do more though.  I practiced yoga in Hollie's class yesterday and she spoke of being balanced where you eat to live and not live to eat.  With the holiday season upon us I will try to work on this as a goal.

My periodontal appointment was a good one.......I will be going back on Tuesday, December 11 for a minor surgery to clean out a pocket of a back tooth.

I managed to vacuum yesterday and clean one bathroom. Work done.  I also went to the Sisterhood Winter Auction and got myself scented hand lotions and a scarf and gloves.... all told...I spent $24.

I was able to have a phone session with Judith and I scheduled another one.

Today I will practice yoga and walk.  I hope to get some chores done and start my new book. I will be going to ShopRite for groceries and my brother Stephen is visiting me.  Of course I will speak to Charles before his volleyball game.

Life is good.

I'm feeling balanced and happy about that.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR BEING FLUID

I am grateful to the Almighty because I practiced yoga in Leslie's Stretch Class yesterday and it was there that I learned that bodies are fluid.

I am fluid and open to new adventures.  I had a lot of fun with Charles at the Smith Haven Mall. We went Christmas shopping for Sarah and I actually bought a coat at LL Bean for the cold winter days ahead.

I paid a shiva call to Zita because Richard died.

Today I will practice yoga in Hollie's class.  Wish me luck as I have the periodontist today.  He is checking one tooth.

Judith is back and I will have therapy today.

Tonight is the Winter Action and I'm attending.  I also have to give out letters so that I can get prizes for the Paid Up Membership Brunch.

Life is good and because I am fluid, it gets better every day.

Thankyou Almighty.

I am grateful.

Tuesday, November 16, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR ADVENTURE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He is sending me on an adventure today.

I'm driving out to Charles after myYoga Exercise class and going to the Smithhaven Mall.....a place that I've never been.

Thank you Almighty for all my new adventures.

I am grateful.

Monday, November 15, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR BEING ALIVE

 I am grteful to the Almighty because I am alive and healthy and He has given me a wonderful life.

Yesterday Charles and I went holiday shopping at the Walt Whitman Mall.  It was beyond fun walking with him and shopping.  We enjoyed every moment together.

We came home....had dinner....and watched Succession.....and went to bed.

I will see him tomorrow when I drive out to St. James and we go to the SmithHaven Mall.

Today I will practice yoga in Leslie's class.  Matzah is getting a grooming and I need to go to Ben's to order my Hanukkah dinner.......I'm having another party on December 4th.

Tonights dinner at Pasteria and MahJong with the girls.

It's a wonderful life.

I'm grateful for being alive.

Thank you Almighty.

Sunday, November 14, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL LIFE


I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me a wonderful life.

My Pre-Thanksgiving Party was absolutely amazing.

Everyone got along and the day was a beautiful one.

Charles and I had sex this morning and it was beyond belief wonderful.

Today Charles and I will go holiday shopping.

It's a new life and a wonderful one.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.


Saturday, November 13, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR RESPECTING MYSELF

 I am grateful to the Almighty because Friday morning He encouraged to practice yoga.

My daughters especially are like their father in that abusing me at times is the way to go. Psychological abuse is the way to go for Hilary.......I'm beyond tired of discussing being tested for COVID 19.  As far as Dana, why must I look for crayons right before Shabbos?

I was feeling sad but the Almighty encouraged me to practice yoga. Leslie spoke of respecting and loving ourself and it resonated within me.......I WAS FINE AFTER THAT!

My hair blow out is beautiful.

I came home to walk, pick up fruit and I found crayons!!!!

Charles arrived and we had a wonderful Sabbath dinner followed by lots of laughing!!!

I did not attend services today as in the afternoon I'm having my Pre-Thanksgiving Party. Everything is set up for a wonderful afternoon.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Friday, November 12, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR THE BREATHE

 I am grateful to the Almighty for encouraging me to practice yoga.

It is there that I learn so many things that help me to cope with the roller coaster ride that is my life.

I am grateful that I learned the value of the breathe.....the value of living in the moment.....the value of space.

Today is the beginning of the Sabbath.  I will not be practicing yoga today as I took 2 classes yesterday. It's raining and I won't be walking.  I need to pick up fruit at Happy Farms and crayons for Madalyn.

Tomorrow is my Pre-Thanksgiving Party.  Charles, Michael and my family are coming and I am delighted.  

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.


Thursday, November 11, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR LIGHT AND SPACE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He encouraged me to practice yoga and I have learned so much that has helped me to grow.

I am grateful to the Almighty because the PRESENT gives me POWER and allows me to LET GO OF THAT WHICH DOESN'T SERVE ME so that I have SPACE to LIVE IN THE MOMENT.

The LIGHT helps me to appreciate the moment.

Yesterday I hung out with Jane and it was truly wonderful to make a new friend and welcome her into my home.

I practiced yoga in Hollie's class and truly enjoyed it.

It was like summer and I got to take a beautiful walk.

Today I will again practice yoga in 2 classes and walk.

I feel as though I have been blessed.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR THE MOMENT

 I am grateful to the Almighty because I'm learning how to appreciate the moment that I live in.

The moment gives you power.  There is power in the present.  As I look at the beauty of Fall foliage....I appreciate each moment.

I have Charles too to thank for my new ability to live in the present moment as that is where he is.

Today I will practice yoga and walk.  Hopefully Freddy will be able to come over and do some more work.

I'm making progress for Saturday's party.  Yesterday I finalized the dinner plans with Pasteria.  I checked out Happy Farms and will pick the food up on Friday. I bought wine, underpants for Remi and Hanukkah presents which I had wrapped.  I even did sone cleaning.  I'm breaking it down now into parts......a lot easier for me.

I spoke to my brother Stephen....then....Margie.....then Dana!

Jane is hanging out with me today....should be fun.

Thank you Almighty because I live in the moment or at least try to.

I am grateful.

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR LVING IN THE MOMENT

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He encouraged me to practice yoga and it was there that I learned to live in the moment.

I try not to let the past overwhelm me and I bring myself back to the present.  The past will generally sadden me.  I also try not to let the future overwhelm me because that can bring me anxiety.

I try to live in the present because that is where the power is.

Today I will again practice yoga in Leslie's class....it's an exercise class.

I have begun to plan for my Pre-Thanksgiving Day Dinner......today I will firm up the food I ordered, go to Happy Farms, buy wine and underpants!

Yesterday was a wonderful night of dinner at Pasteria with the MahJong gals.......and then MahJong!!!

I am grateful because I'm in the moment.

Thank you Almighty for this gift.

Monday, November 8, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL WEEKEND

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He allowed me to have a wonderful weekend.

I went to services at PJC on Saturday morning.  Charles and I wen to hear Bobby Sings Bobby with Ray doing the technology while Bobby sang.  Charles and I danced.

Yesterday, Sunday, I introduced Charles to Shula and Ellie at my house......what joy I felt.

I practiced yoga Sunday morning with a new teacher named Pam.  I was at Notre Dame Church so Charles could give blood as Frank ran the blood drive.

Today I will practice yoga and get ready for my pre-Thanksgiving Party.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful for the life that you have bestowed upon me.

Saturday, November 6, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR BEING BALANCED

 I am grateful to the Almighty because I practiced yoga in Leslie's class yesterday.

She spoke of the fact that each of us is balanced between being a WARRIOR and enjoying LOVE.

I am happy to say that thanks to the Almighty this has happened to me and I am so grateful.

Last night Charles and I had our first Sabbath dinner since the summer.  Fall, color weather and Winter will be upon us soon.

I attended services at PJC and Charles went bike riding.

This evening we will be meeting up with Anita and Ray to listen to Bobby Sings Bobby in Franklin Square.

I am grateful to the Almighty because I am balanced.

Thank you.

Friday, November 5, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR BEING BALANCED

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has allowed me to become balanced through EFFORT and EASE.

Work has its place in my life and so does fun.

Today I will practice yoga in Leslie's class and Louis will blow dry my hair.

The work has been done for the week and tonight Charles is coming to have Shabbos dinner with me.  Summer is a beautiful memory and as we move into colder weather I will have my love to keep me warm at night this weekend.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Thursday, November 4, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR MY SENSES

 I am grateful to the Almighty because ALL of my senses are working and I woke up HEALTHY and HAPPY to enjoy a beautiful day.

Yesterday was amazing.....I ordered food for my PRE-THANKSGIVING party next Saturday. Michael accepted my invitation and Charles calls it a blended family.  I NEVER HAD THIS AND I AM SO GRATEFUL to the Almighty.

I cleaned the house, went to the post office and practiced yoga in Leslie's class.

Today I will practice Restorative Yoga in Peggy's class and see Kyra.  Freddy is supposed to be here at 10:30.

Life is good and I am grateful to the Almighty for this.

Thank you.

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR WAKING UP......HEALTHY AND HAPPY

 I am grateful to the Almighty because I have awoken......healthy and happy.

My arm hurts a lot less (after the booster shot on Monday.)  The house is warm as I turned the heat on.  Food shopping is done.  Stephen visited and I saw how far my life has come.  I read my book...spoke to Charles, Karen and Rhonnie.

Today Freddy is coming to Winterize the house.  H2O will be turning the sprinkler off. I will be cleaning the house and practicing yoga tonite.

Thank you Almighty for my life.

I am grateful.

Tuesday, November 2, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR LEARNING THAT THERE IS POWER IN THE PRESENT



 I am grateful to the Almighty because I practiced in Dawn's class last Thursday and it was there that I learned that there was POWER IN THE PRESENT.

This statement changed my life and made my entire weekend with Charles absolutely wonderful.....from The Deepwell Mansion and Sanatarium to the Bar in Babylon to Sweetbriar to New Mill Pond.


Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.


Friday, October 29, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW DAY

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has allowed me to have a new day where I am happy and healthy.

Yesterday I achieved all of my goals.  I practiced yoga in Dawn's class and learned the value of living in the present.

My hair is a beautiful shade of blue.

I bought a police officer costume to go with Charles' jailbird costume.

I'm on my way to Charles' after I drop Matzah off and boarding and practice yoga in Leslie's class.

Thank you Almighty for a new day and my health AnD happiness.

I am grateful.

Thursday, October 28, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR PRACTICING YOGA

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He encouraged me to practice yoga and it has been a wonderful help in my life.

After that horrific visit with Stephen yesterday.......I needed to stretch and so I practiced in Leslie's 6PM class and felt MUCH BETTER.

Today I will again practice in Dawn's class.  I'm getting my hair colored and having high lights put in my hair today......also I'm going to PARTY CITY to see if there is a HALLOWEEN costume for me when I go to Charles this weekend.  Otherwise I'm going as a YOGI.

Thank you Almighty for sending me to practice yoga.

I am grateful.

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR BEING STRONG AND RESILIENT

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has made me a strong and resilient woman.

Yesterday we had a Nor'easter and I cleaned the house and started to pack because this weekend  am going to Charles.

Today my brother Stephen is visiting at 11.  We were going to take a walk BUT the weather is inclement.  He is actually coming INSIDE MY HOUSE.

More later.........

Nothing really was accomplished by this visit. All we discussed were the horrific  the memories that we shared.

The visit ended 2 1/2 hours later and I went to do many errands.

I practiced yoga in the evening in Leslie's class, spoke to Charles and felt much better.

It shows you that the Almighty did make me strong and resilient. 

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR S.T.O.P.

 I am grateful to the Almighty because I practiced yoga in Leslie's class yesterday.

It was there that I learned about S.T.O.P.  It was a perfect tie to learn this because my brother had called to set a walking lan for Wednesday (which may not happen because of the winds after the Nor'Easter today) and I was thinking about him in a very negative way after all he had done or not done since The Creature died.

S.T.O.P. lets you Stop and BREATHE and OBSERVE and PAUSE before you make a final decision. Thinking about this calmed me down and allowed me to make a choice that was appropriate for me.

I will walk with my brother and study him........MY CHOICE.

I am grateful to the Almighty for encouraging me to practice yoga.

Thank you.

Monday, October 25, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR LAUGHING

 I am grateful to the almighty because He sent Charles into my life and Charles makes me laugh.......not because of him but because of the crazy situations we get ourselves into.....like in the dog park yesterday!!!

We couldn't have had more fun!!!!  We came home to Afternoon Delight.  I made dinner and we watched Succession......an amazing day!

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Sunday, October 24, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR A PARTNER



 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has seen fit to make sure that Charles and I met and we became partners.

I am proud to be with him.  Last night we went to dinner at Golden Temple with Rhonnie and Hank and then to see Lara and the Arc Tones at PJC.  I was proud to be with him and walk around with him.

Today we slept late and had a relaxing Sunday.

Thank you Almighty for the special gift of a partner.

I am grateful.

Saturday, October 23, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR LITTLE ADVENTURES IN MY LIFE

 I am grateful to the Almighty for the little adventures in my life.

I am free to change things up and enjoy myself.

I learned this yesterday as I practiced yoga in Leslie's class.

Today is the Sabbath and I will attend services at PJC. Tonight is a concert at PJC.  It's Lara Hope and the Arc Tones.  Charles and I are going and we are also having dinner with Rhonnie and Hank. 

Charles will be coming for the weekend.  Who know the adventures we will have?

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Friday, October 22, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW DAY

 I am grateful to the Almighty because I have awoken to a new bright and beautiful day.

I am waiting for the Verizon guy to arrive to fix my television.

I hope to practice yoga, walk and get my hair blown out.

Tonight is Shabbos.....my day of rest.

Charles arrives tomorrow.

I am grateful to the Almighty for my happy and healthy life.

Thank you.

Thursday, October 21, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL VACATION

 I am grateful to the Almighty for the wonderful vacation that I had with Charles.

This morning when he left to play golf at 7AM he woke me with kisses to again thank me for a wonderful vacation.

Indeed it was wonderful.......Main Street put us back in the 1960's.  We went to Smith College to the Botanical Garden and the Art Museum.  What a beautiful campus.  I bought my usual hat, bear and coffee cup.  We went to Calvin Collidge's Presidential Library and to a Beer Can Museum which is housed with a bar.  We walked the Central Massachusetts Rail Trail. It was wonderful and I enjoyed every moment.

We make a great couple too.

The Almighty sent me a wonderful man.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.




Saturday, October 16, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR MY ENERGY

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me the energy to enjoy life.

Yesterday I walked, practiced yoga and did a variety of chores and errands.

I had dinner with my friend Karen.  We always have a great time together.

Today I will attend services at PJC.  I will walk. Matzah will be boarded because Charles and I will be going to Northampton for a vacation.

We will be back on Wednesday to be able to play Bingo with Sisterhood.

Thank you Almighty for the energy that I have to be able to do all these things.

I am grateful.

Friday, October 15, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR THE STRENGTH IN ME

 I am grateful to the Almighty for all the strength in myself that He has given me.

I am FINALLY learning not to react to TRIGGERS and that is a wonderful thing.

I had a wonderful time hiking and hanging out with Charles and his former girlfriend Jane on Wednesday.

Yesterday I practiced yoga and walked as I have been doing all week.  I am finally getting my weight under control at plus five pounds before it expands.

Today I will complete my errands and pack a bit more for the trip that Charles and I are taking to Northampton Massachusetts starting on Sunday morning.

I am grateful to the Almighty for the strength that He has given me.

Thank you.

Thursday, October 14, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR THE GROWTH IN MYSELF

I am grateful to the Almighty for the growth that I see in myself.

Thank you. 

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR UNDERSTANDING STRESS

 I am grateful to the Almighty because I exercised in Leslie's Tuesday exercise class and I learned more about streets.

I went to the periodontist yesterday and I have to return on November 17 as I have a few pockets that need to be cleaned out. I got a good nights sleep because whenever I got up to worry about this, I breathed and felt much better.

I walked.  I read the newspapers too.  I attended a ZOOM SISTERHOOD MEETING and spoke to Charles.

This morning I'm driving out to his house to walk.

The day should be beautiful.

I am grateful to the Almighty for learning to be in control of my stress.

Thank you.

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR LEARNING TO BE LIKE A TREE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because Charles and I practiced yoga yesterday and it was there that Leslie spoke of how a tree grows.

A tree sheds its bark the same way that a human MUST LET GO OF THAT WHICH DOESN'T SERVE YOU SO THAT CAN HEAL!!

That so resonated with me especially after meeting up accidentally with my brother on Saturday.

I am going to try to make this work.

Charles took me to breakfast at the diner and then he was off and I was off to clean the house, walk have dinner with Rhonnie and Barbara and play MahJong.

At home I spoke to Karen and Charles and then it was bedtime.

Today I will practice yoga, read and walk.

I also have a periodontal appointment.

Hope all goes well.

Thank you Almighty for the life that you have given me.

I am grateful.

Monday, October 11, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR THE ALMIGHTY WATCHING OVER ME

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He watches over me.

Charles came for the weekend and we had a wonderful time. We went to a dinner party at Cathy's and were up until 1AM!!!!  Sunday we made a list of tourist attractions that we would like to see in Northampton.....our vacation for next week.  WE caught up on Succession and I was able to read.

Saturday I took a walk and I bump into my brother Stephen and all the old triggers came back. I'm so glad that I distanced from him.  He had the nerve to say that I got fatter....shades of what happened to me in the past with my mother.

Today Charles and I will practice yoga and have brunch.  He will go home and I will come back to clean.

Tonight's dinner and Man Jong.

I am grateful to the Almighty for watching over me.

Thank you.

Saturday, October 9, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR THE SABBATH

 I am grateful to the Almighty because today is the Sabbath.

I will be going to services at PJC.

Charles is coming for the weekend.

I have been walking as well as practicing yoga. I'm very proud of me. It's time to put the oldie back in place....cut down on sweets and exercise.

I am very grateful that today is the Sabbath.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Friday, October 8, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW DAY

 I am grateful to the Almighty for a beautiful new day.

It's a day for practicing yoga, getting my hair blown out and walking.

I am grateful to the Almighty for this beautiful new day!

Thank you.

Thursday, October 7, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR MY HEALTH

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me good health.

Yesterday was a wonderful day filled with reading, shopping, talking to friends and walking.

It was also the night of the Sisterhood Book Club.

I am healthy and happy and able to enjoy all these things.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW DAY

 I am grateful to the Almighty for a new day.

I am happy and healthy thanks to the Almighty.

I had a really good vacation.

I'm home.......time to start the day!

There is food shopping to do.....bills to pay, walking to do, setting up tomorrows yoga class, a doggie to pick up and a life to live.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL CATSKILL TRIP



 I am grateful to the Almighty for the wonderful trip that Charles and I had to The Emerson Resort and Spa.

Thank you Almighty.


Saturday, October 2, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR THE SABBATH

 I am grateful to the Almighty because today is the Sabbath.

I will be at services at PJC.

Charles is coming and tomorrow is our vacation at the Emerson Resort and Spa. 

I won't be writing but will tell you all about it when I return.

Thank you Almighty for the Sabbath and the joy in my life.

I am grateful.

Friday, October 1, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR MY HOME

I am grateful to the Almighty because I feel content and happy in my home.

Yesterday I awoke to read newspapers, have breakfast and read my book in my home. What a wonderful joy that was......to have peace and quiet in my home.  I went to Athleta and bought clothes with my gift cards for our trip {Charles and mine} to The Emerson Resort and Spa.  We will be leaving early Sunday morning.  I also went to the Huntington Mall to purchase makeup.  Then it was home to walk and a delicious dinner....with phone calls from Charles and Karen.

Today I have some errands to do and then pack for my wonderful vacation.

Thank you Almighty for my life.

I am grateful.

Thursday, September 30, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR A JOYFUL HOLIDAY SEASON

 I am grateful to the Almighty for the joyful holiday season that He allowed me to have.

Yesterday was Simchat Torah and as I reviewed all the holidays, I realized that I have become the new me......enjoying each and every moment of my life.  I am so grateful to the Almighty for this.

Today I will go to the Huntington Mall as I am seriously in need of cosmetic products.

I hope to walk also.  I would also like to finish my book.

I would like to go to Athleta to purchase some new yoga clothes with my gift cards too.

Charles and I will be speaking at 7:00 tonight as he's playing volleyball in Adult Education.

Thank you Almighty for my new life.

I am grateful.

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR MY HEALTH AND HAPPINESS

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me a beautiful new day and I am healthy and happy.

Today is Simchat Torah.

I have a new street that I can drive down to attend services at PJC.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR A QUIET DAY

 I am grateful to the Almighty because today is a peaceful as well as quiet day.

I was going to go to services because it is the holiday of Simchat Torah except my street was paved this morning and it would have been impossible to get the car out.

I stayed home and prayed......even the Yizkor service.

I turned off my central air conditioning and opened the windows. Fall is here!!


 I confirmed the dates to cancel the papers because Charles and I will be vacationing.

I read the papers and plan to read my book and straighten a closet.

Charles picked up his cough medicine so I will call him.

It's a pleasant and quiet day.

I am so grateful to the Almighty for this.

Thank you.


Monday, September 27, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW DAY


 I am grateful to the Almighty for a new day.....especially when that new day means waking up with Charles.

Yesterday was amazing!!!!  We went to see Remi play soccer and Izzy and Hilary treated us to brunch!   Charles has really pulled my family together.  We stopped off at Hicks and I bought beautiful decorations for my home too as well as a pumpkin for Charles.


Charles left after breakfast....he is off to a Minute Clinic to see about his cough.  I told him to go and he really listens to me!  Wow!!

I'm straightening up and doing the wash in preparation for tonights holiday......Simchat Torah.

I am grateful to the Almighty for my new day.

Thank you.


Sunday, September 26, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR LAUGHTER

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has allowed laughter to come into my home.

I absolutely love Charles as does my dog who at this very moment is out for a walk with my man.

The game at Stony Brook was wonderful!!!!

We came home to a delicious dinner that I made and fun and frolics in bed.

Today we are going to Remi's soccer game and to brunch with Hilary, Izzy and Remi.

Thank you Almighty for the laughter in my life.

I am grateful.

Saturday, September 25, 2021

GRATEFUL TO BE LOVED

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has made it possible for me to be loved......this time for real!!!!!

Today I will be going to services nd then driving out to Charles.  He is taking me to a football game at Stonybrook University.  Afterwards we will be back at my house for dinner.

It is so wonderful to text your love early in the morning.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Friday, September 24, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR THE ABILITY TO RELAX

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me the ability and the home to rest and relax in today.

Yesterday was a very busy day culminating in driving out to Commack to have dinner in a Greek restaurant with Charles.

Today I'm going to READ, REST, WALK if the weather clears and RELAX.

Thank you Almighty for this wonderful day.

I am grateful.

Thursday, September 23, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR A BEAUTIFUL HOLIDAY

 I am grateful to the Almighty because I am alive and well and able to attend the beautiful holiday of Sukkot at Plainview Jewish Center.

The holiday ended last night.  It was a beautiful day filled with prayers, friends, and the Sukkah.

I was able to walk and complete my book.

Today I will be having my hair colored at ID.  I hope to meet up with Charles at the Huntington Mall and have dinner with him.

Life is good.

I am grateful to the Almighty for this.

Thank you.

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR A BEAUTIFUL HOLIDAY

I am grateful to the Almighty because yesterday was a beautiful first day of Sukkot and I'm sure that the Almighty will allow me another beautiful day.

Services were very spiritual an beautiful.  The day was beautiful.  I was able to walk and to read and to speak to my friends as well as Charles.

Today it's raining.  That doesn't make the holiday any less beautiful and festive.

My joy at having such a lovely holiday only grows.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR MANTRAS

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He encouraged me to practice yoga yesterday.

I learned two new mantras:

PEACE BEGINS WITH ME!

I CREATE MY OWN REALITY!

They are both very helpful.

Today I will be at services for the Sukkot holiday.

It will be a beautiful, spiritual and peaceful day.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Monday, September 20, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR THE JOY IN MY LIFE

 I am grateful to the Almighty for the joy in my life.

From services.....to Matzah sleeping at Charles's place......to a Yankee game in the Bronx.....to dinner in Freeport....to an ice cream sundae.....what a wonderful weekend.

I am grateful to the Almighty for the joy in my life.

Thank you!

Saturday, September 18, 2021

GRATITUDE FOR LEARNING ABOUT TO FOCUS ON THE PRESENT

 I am grateful that the Almighty sent me to yoga yesterday to practice inLeslie's class.

Her theme was that we should focus on the present.  That is definitely a concept that I'm going to embrace in all aspects of my life.  The YOGA SUTRAS begin with the word: NOW!  I'm going to remember that.

This morning I attended services at PJC and today I will be leaving for Charle's place with one big difference.  

MATZAH WILL BE COMING WITH ME AS AN OVERNIGHT UNTIL TOMORROW!!

I will let you know how it goes.

Thank you Almighty for helping me learn to focus on the present.

I am grateful.

Friday, September 17, 2021

GRATEFUL THAT I AM CALM

 I am grateful to the Almighty because there is a beautiful calmness inside.

I have my health.

I'm learning who I am and what my needs are.

I have the love of a wonderful man.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.


Thursday, September 16, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR A SPIRITUAL AND PRAYER FILLED YOM KIPPUR

 I am grateful to the Almighty because I had a spiritual, thoughtful and prayer filled Yom Kippur.

I navigated the entire Holy Day for myself.

I was able to get to services with a wonderful parking spot for Kol Nidre, Yom Kippur and the Nilah service........all with peace, cam and quiet.  I was able to pray deeply.

During break, I went home and read the newspapers, the mail and my book. I even took the dog outside.....all done with calm and quiet.

I didn't want to stay home and think of food.....so I walked for an hour.

My break fast consisted of my breakfast....

I am grateful to the Almighty for the spiritual and prayer filled Yom Kippur that was give to me.

May all my prayers come true Almighty.  May I be sealed in The Book of Life with good health and happiness.

Thank you.


Wednesday, September 15, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL LIFE

 I am grateful to the Almighty for the wonderful life that He has chosen to give me.

I am grateful for my health and happiness.

Tonight is erev Yom Kippur.  

I hope that the Almighty writes my name in the Book of Life For continued good health and happiness.

Thank you.

I am grateful.

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR BEING PRESENT

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has helped me learn how to live in the moment.....which is the only moment that I have.....NOT the PAST or the FUTURE.

It's a wonderful feeling because I know what has to be accomplished that day and when I can play.

I feel balanced and calm.

Charles left to go with his buddies upstate to the cabin in Ulster County in Shandaken.  He will be home Thursday night which is perfect for me because I will be celebrating Yom Kippur Wednesday night into Thursday.  We have already been texting and later chatting.

Today I practiced in Leslie's Stretch Class and I will walk later.

There are chores to be done too.

I am grateful to the Almighty because the present is so calm and enjoyable.....no strategies to keep me safe.....that's gone!!!!!

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.


Monday, September 13, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR THE LIGHT IN MY LIFE


 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has allowed light into my life.

When I'm with Charles I feel so lighthearted and young.  He makes me laugh. Even when we aren't doing anything......I am happy.

Yesterday we walked 5 miles.  We walked the entire distance of the Long Beach boardwalk and back again to where we parked the car.  We walked for 3 hours and then Charles treated me to a delicious dinner at Morrison's.  We fell into bed totally exhausted and woke up this morning to practice yoga in Leslie's class.

We will speak tonight at 9.......today I will clean my house.

Thank you Almighty for bringing me to the light.

I am grateful.


Sunday, September 12, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR NEW ADVENTURES

 I am grateful to the Almighty for the new adventures in my life.

Yesterday I went to services.

Charles arrived and was feeling very fatigued after having taken the shingles shot.

I insisted that he nap and he did and felt better.

In the evening we went to Rachael's for dinner.

It was a glorious evening.

We had sex this morning that was incredible.

We are going to walk at Long Beach later.

I NEVER felt that I would have so many new and beautiful adventures.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.


Saturday, September 11, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR THE BALANCE IN MY LIFE

I am grateful to the Almighty for the balance in my life.

Charles will be coming this afternoon and we will be going to Wantagh Park to walk and relax. We will watch tennis and go out to dinner at Rachael's on the Nautical Mile in Freeport.

Work is over for the week.......It's playtime!

Thank you Almighty for making me a balanced human being.

I am grateful.

Friday, September 10, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR MY SMILE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me a new and wonderful life which has allowed me to smile a lot.

Yesterday was a day of chores after Rosh Hashanah.......from taking Matzah to the vet where he had a medicinal bath as he had a serious ear infection....to PJC to drop of a food bag....to the post office and CVS.....to ShopRite.....a manicure and back to pick up Matzah.....a day filled with smiles.

I spoke to Charles last night an today he sent me a text to sign him up for a yoga class on Monday...and to ask Hilary if we could see Remi play soccer on September 26.

Today I will practice yoga and have my hair blown out.  I need to go to Trader Joe's....CVS and the sneaker store.  

Charles will be spending the weekend with me.

I'm beyond happy and grateful to the Almighty for my health, my life and my smile.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Thursday, September 9, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR ALL THE JOY IN MY LIFE

I am grateful to the Almighty for all the joy in my life.

Rosh Hashanah was beautiful as well as spiritual.  After the holiday was over I spoke to Charles and we made plans for the weekend.  He will be staying at my house for the weekend.

Matzah is going to the vet today and I will be going to speak with Kyra.

I'm going to clean, read and relax.

Life is good.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL ROSH HASHANAH

 I am grateful to the Almighty for the beautiful and spiritual Rosh Hashanah that I experienced this year.

I hope that the Almighty heard all my prayers and will keep me healthy and happy.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Monday, September 6, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR MY HEALTH AND HAPPINESS

 I am grateful to the Almighty for the good health and the joy that He has brought into my life.

Labor Day weekend was wonderful culminating with a wonderful dinner at Margarita Grill with Charles.  He left this morning and I won't be speaking with him until after Rosh Hashanah.....I won't be writing in my blogs until Thursday.  I will be at services.

I pray to the Almighty that He will hear my prayers and give me a Healthy and Happy New Year.

Thank you almighty.

I am grateful for everything that you have done for me.



Sunday, September 5, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL LABOR DAY WEEKEND

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He gave me a wonderful Labor Day weekend.

I attended services at PJC.  My friend Zita's granddaughter had her Bat Mitzvah. It was lovely as were the services.  It felt good to be back.

Charles was already in my house when I arrived.  I had turned off the alarm and left the kitchen door open.  We went to the pool on a beautiful day and met up with my friend Rose and his friends Ray and Cindy.

I made a delicious dinner and we watched the US OPEN.

This morning we had incredible sex!!!

It's a rainy day so Charles and I will be home today watching Succession and reading.

Tonight we are going to Margarette Grill where we spent last Labor Day.

Thank you Almighty for a wonderful Labor Day weekend and this incredible man.

I am grateful.

Saturday, September 4, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR UNDERSTANDING CHANGE AND TRANSITION

 I am grateful that the Almighty encouraged me to practice yoga yesterday because the discussion during class was about change and transition.

I have been feeling a bit out of sorts because Summer is rapidly coming an end. This weekend is LABOR DAY WEEKEND.  The summer has been wonderful but still.....

Leslie put it in perspective by explaining that if we take a leap of faith  like HANUMAN did we can begin to see the joy in transition and beautiful changes on the other side.

This is so true because it was last LABOR DAY WEEKEND that Charles slept over and well........the rest is history.

Charles will again be spending the weekend with me.

I am going to services BUT will leave the door unlocked and unalarmed so he can enter.

Yes....there is change and transition BUT there can be beauty on the other side if you just take a leap of faith.

Thank you Almighty for this.

I am grateful.

Friday, September 3, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR PEACE OF MIND

 I am grateful to the Almighty for the peace of mind that I feel inside mind.

I am healthy.  I am happy.  Life is calm.

Charles will be coming tomorrow afternoon to spend the Labor Day Weekend with me. I can't believe that it's Labor Day already.  What a wonderful summer it has been.

I need to go back to services on a weekly basis to thank the Almighty for all the He has given me. Charles will arrive after services and we will go to the pool, meet up with some of his friends and celebrate that last Labor Day weekend Charles stayed at my house for the first time ever.

Today I will practice yoga, walk, read and relax.

Thank you Almighty for my peace of mind.

I am grateful.

Thursday, September 2, 2021

GRATITUDE FOR MY MIND

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He sent me to practice yoga and it was there that I learned so many things.

My mind is not in charge of me.......I am in charge of my mind!!

It is because of that that I slept later because I was tired and I also canceled my yoga classes for today.

Hurricane Ida has gone and n her wake she has left beautiful weather and I'm going to walk later.

I also have food shopping to do.

First I intend to eat breakfast and read.

I am grateful for all the amazing things that the Almighty has done for me.

Thank you.

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW DAY


 I am grateful to the Almighty for a new day.

We will be getting the remnants of Hurricane Ida this afternoon so I am practicing yoga in Hollie's class this morning at 11AM.  Last night I attended a wonderful Sisterhood meeting where we decorated apples for Rosh Hashona.  It was a lot of fun.

Thank you Almighty for keeping me healthy and giving me happiness beyond my wildest dreams.

I am grateful.


Tuesday, August 31, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR MY LIFE


 I am grateful to the Almighty for the life that the Almighty has given to me.

Yesterday was the US OPEN.

Today Charles and I practiced yoga in Leslie's STRETH AND FITNESS class.

Then we had brunch.

Today I'm off to do chores.

Charles and I will be together LABOR DAY WEEKEND at my house.

Thank you Almighty! 

I am grateful for my life.


Sunday, August 29, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL WEEKEND

I am grateful to the Almighty for a wonderful weekend. 

I went to the US OPEN with CHARLES and JANE!  It turned out to be a wonderful experience for me.  Who would have thought it?  Sometimes you have to accept adventure.

Thank you Almighty for all my new adventures!

I am grateful.


Friday, August 27, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR BECOMING MYSELF

I am grateful to the Almighty because He has helped me slowly to move on to become myself and be proud of me.

I wake up each morning and smile and think about my day and then I get up and it begins.

Yesterday I practiced yoga in Dawn's class.  I went food shopping because Charles was coming fr dinner....more so so I could see how he looked and felt after Wednesday. He looked good. I cleaned the house, paid bills and spoke to my friends.

I will be at Charles place for the weekend.  We will be going to hear two of the young men that he worked with play in a band in Babylon.  Sunday we will be having lunch with Frank and Cathy and returning to Plainview to get ready for the US OPEN on Monday!

Thank you Almighty for helping me to become me.

I am grateful. 

Thursday, August 26, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR FEELING LOVE

I am grateful to the Almighty because I finally know that I'm in love.

Charles and I walked at Sunken Meadow even though there was a terrible heat wave....we walked for about an hour.  When we sat down to eat our picnic lunch....he had not had any water and he drank wine and smoked some grass......suddenly he felt light headed and fell off his chair onto the ground.  I thought that it was a stroke........thankfully not........but I cried and watched out for him all day.

Today he is going to Fanduel to place bets in New Jersey and coming to me for dinner.  I'm worried because he also doesn't eat appropriately.

I truly love this man so much.

I pray to theAlmighty that he is here fr many years to come.

Thank you Almighty for giving him back to me.

I am grateful.

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR LEARNING TO OBSERVE MYSELF

 I am grateful to the Almighty for sending me to practice yoga because it was there that I first heard that I must learn to observe myself.

You are in charge of your mind...your mind is not in charge of you.

With that in mind, I try to wake up daily and observe what road my mind is taking...to be able to make changes if I have to.

Today Charles and I are going to Sunken Meadow for a picnic and a day at the beach.

I'm so happy!

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR A PEACEFUL NEW DAY

 I am grateful to the Almighty for a peaceful new day.

I appreciate all that the Almighty has given to me.

Today I will practice yoga in Leslie's Stretch class.

I will go to the pool.

Life is so good and I am grateful to the Almighty for this.

Thank you.

Monday, August 23, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR FINDING MY CENTER

 I am grateful to the Almighty because I practiced yoga in Leslie's class and she spoke of a persons center.

I understand exactly what this means.  I am balanced. I am strong and capable. I am me!!

Charles left this morning.  We will be at Sunken Meadow on Wednesday.

It was a wonderful weekend filled with all sorts of silly things to do.

It feels so good to laugh and be happy.

I went to Trader Joe's.

I will be picking Matzah up from boarding.

I'm going for a mani/pedi too!

I am grateful to the Almighty for centering me.

Thank you.

Sunday, August 22, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR ACCEPTING CHANGE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has helped me to accept change.

I left for Charles on Friday and we were able to see an amazing Beatles concert in Kings Park as well as walk at Sunken Meadow.

Saturday morning Dana called to say that she couldn't get a ZIP car and couldn't come out to St. James.  At the same time as this, the news changed so the Henri was no longer a Tropical Storm BUT a CATEGORY 1 HURRICANE.  We went to Long Beach to look and I got to walk. We came back to Plainview.  Charles put all the chairs in my garage......we had dinner in Pasteria and today we're home.

I accept all the changes because I have a loving partner.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Friday, August 20, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR BEING PRESENT

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has helped me begin the process of becoming present.

Mornings can be difficult for me even though there is such joy in my life.

It is important that I learn to do this.

This weekend will be a joy as I'm going to be at my my summer home.........Charles Place.

Dana, Seth and Madalyn should be coming tomorrow......what a joy!!

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Thursday, August 19, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR LEARNING TO BE PRESENT

 I am grateful to the Almighty because I practiced yoga in Leslie's 6PM class and it was there that I learned how to be present.

It seemed so simple BUT it's not.

Basically what happens is that if you aren't present then you yourself aren't there and you miss the moment.  That isn't going to happen to me because I'm going to work on it!!!

Today is a busy day filled with fun things.........practicing yoga in Dawn's class, doing chores, getting my hair colored and cut,  packing and going out to eat.

Thank you Almighty for keeping me present.

I am grateful.

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR THE MIND-BODY CONNECTION

 I am grateful to the Almighty because in practicing yoga in Leslie's class yesterday I was reminded again of the MIND-BODY CONNECTION.

When I read my books in the morning I am always reminded of the fact that we need to be aware of what we are thinking because it can affect how we feel....it can affect how our body feels.  The suggestion made is to always be in the present.

Today I slept later because my body needed to do that.  My mind was grateful that Dana and Seth are visiting Charles and me on Saturday and so Dana is not coming today.

It's a FREE DAY to be me!!!

I'm reading!

I'm cleaning!

I will practice yoga in Leslie's 6PM class.

Life is good.

My MIND and BODY are in sync.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR THE JOY IN MY LIFE

 I am grateful to the Almighty for all the joy that He has given me.

Today will be a wonderful day.  I'm practicing in Leslie's stretch class this morning. I'm mailing bills and Michael's birthday card.  I will drop off my Sisterhood dues at PJC and have brunch with Margie.  Afterwards I need to go to ShopRite for salmon for dinner.  I will walk too an get a pedicure.

Talking to my love tonight.

Thank you Almighty for all the joy in my life.

I am grateful.

Monday, August 16, 2021

GRATEFUL BECAUSE I AM HAPPY

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has allowed me to become a happy person.

I practiced yoga in Leslie's class this morning.  She spoke of a college professor who taught a course in happiness. Half of happiness is inherited. Ten per cent is circumstances you face. Forty per cent is the things that you do to make you happy.

My life is so changed and I am so happy.

Yesterday's METS vs DODGERS ball game was a delight.  I have never been a MET fan BUT I loved the Dodgers and Yankees.  The MET's made so many mistakes and I laughed so much!


Charles went home today and we will speak tonight as we usually do and next weekend will be my turn to go to my summer home.

Thank you Almighty for my happiness.

I am grateful.


Sunday, August 15, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR MY HEART LIGHT

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me a heart light and it is shining beautifully.

I went to services at PJC yesterday......what a joy to pray and have kiddish with friends.

Charles and I went to the Plainview pool.  I could have cried at how joyful that was.

And the rest of the day too......and the night!!!

Today we got out of bed at 11:00....

Tonight we are going to a MET GAME.

My heart light is shining brightly.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Saturday, August 14, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR SHABBOS

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me Shabbos.......a day of rest and joy!

Charles and I had Shbbos dinner last night and say outside......how pleasant and joyful.

This morning I'm off to services.  Charles will be bike riding.

This afternoon we will go to the Plainview Pool.

What a wonderful and glorious Shabbos it is.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Friday, August 13, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR ANOTHER WEEKEND

 I am grateful to the Almighty because this is the beginning of another weekend.

Charles will be at my house this weekend.

We are in the middle of a hat wave so the Plainview pool is the place to be.

I will be attending services too.

Charles is taking me to a METS game!! Wow!

Thank you Almighty for my wonderful life and of course weekend.

I am grateful.

Thursday, August 12, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR MY SMILE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me this wonderful new life and I'm smiling.

Yesterday was Charles and mine FIRST ANNIVERSARY.

I received a beautiful card.

We went to Sunken Meadow and walked the boardwalk, had a wine and cheese lunch at the picnic tables and went to the beach.  I love this man.  It was a perfect day.

Today I will practice yoga, clean house and do some food shopping.

I'm also having dinner with my friend Zita.

We are in the middle of a heat wave so that's the best thing to do.

Thank you Almighty for all you have given me.

I am grateful.


Wednesday, August 11, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR "OUR ANNIVERSARY"

 I am grateful to the Almighty because today is the anniversary of the day that I met Charles.....one year ago!

Dana helped me navigate the FACEBOOK DATING site.  Karen knew Charles. I went to meet him at GREEK XPRESS and the rest is history!!!!!  RABBI CONN approved.

Today we will celebrate at SUNKEN MEADOW with a picnic lunch.

It's the beginning of a heat wave and the beach is the best place to be.

I am so grateful to the Almighty for my life.

I hope that the years ahead will be happy and healthy ones.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR EACH MOMENT

 I am grateful to the Almighty for each new moment of my life.

Charles and I have already texted each other.

Today I have my Stretch Class as well as a variety of chores to do.

I would like to get to the pool BUT this has been a very rainy summer.

Tonight is our Virtual Auction at Sisterhood.

Life is good and I'm grateful to the Almighty for each moment.

Thank you.