Friday, July 30, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR MY WONDERFUL LIFE

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

I had a wonderful time with Dana and Madalyn yesterday!

Today I am leaving to be with Charles until next Friday, August 6th.

We will be going to Southhampton on vacation.

Hilary, Remi and Izzy are coming to St. James tomorrow to spend the day with Charles and me.

I will write to you again when I return on August 6th.

Thank you Almighty for my new wonderful life.

I am grateful.


Thursday, July 29, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR A FAMILY VISIT





 I am grateful to the Almighty because Dana and Madalyn are coming to visit today!!!

My cardiologist checkup was a huge success....so much so that Dr. Ezratty said "SEE YOU IN FIVE YEARS" when I left!!

Last night was the Sisterhood Book Club too!  It was wonderful!!

Thank you Almighty for another wonderful day.

I am grateful.

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW DAY

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He allowed me to wake up healthy and happy and in Charles's arms.

I went food shopping yesterday as well as to the post office.

I spoke with Kyra too and picked up Xanax at CVS.

Last night I made a delicious salmon dinner and Charles and I sat on the deck with a glass of wine before Sisterhood Bingo.

My heart swells with joy as Charles is accepted by all my friends.

I won 2 games and then we again sat on the deck!!

We woke up this morning to Charles walking Matzah and having breakfast with me.

Today I will clean the house.

Tonight is the Sisterhood Book Club.


I have a cardiologist appointment at 3:00.  I hope that all goes well.

Thank you Almighty for this wonderful new day.

I am grateful.

Tuesday, July 27, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW DAY

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

 I am healthy. I am happy. My throat is getting better too.

Tonight Charles is sleeping over.  We are playing BINGO with the Sisterhood.

Thank you Almighty for this new day.

I am grateful.

Monday, July 26, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR AN AMAZING WEEKEND


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

Friday night we went to the beach with wine, cheese and crackers to listen to a concert of '50's and '60's rock music.

I brought my siddur and was able to say my prayers Saturday morning before we went to the beach. Drinks on the balcony was followed by a Japanese food dinner!

Sunday it rained and we stayed in bed longer and had breakfast, read the papers, read our books and watched A Quiet Place....Part 2.  We went to a Portuguese restaurant for dinner too.

I came home today and I have a new Apple Phone #11.

Thank you Almighty for a wonderful weekend.

I am grateful!!

Friday, July 23, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR EACH NEW DAY



 I am grateful to the Almighty for my health and happiness and for the joy each new day brings me.

Last night I attended Michael's outgoing President's Dinner.  It was soooo much fun. I enjoyed every minute.

I am spending this weekend with Charles at his place!  

Big Fun!

Thank you Almighty for all they joy that you have given me.

I am grateful.


Thursday, July 22, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR THE BREATHE

 I am grateful to the Almighty for the breathe in my body.

I am alive!

I am healthy!

I had coffee last night with a group of my friends.  Had it not rained....the evening would have gone on much longer.

Today I'm getting a manicure.

I'm also going to Michael's Farewell Dinner as President of PJC.

Thank you Almighty for the breathe.

I am grateful.

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR ENJOYING MY HOME

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has made it possible fo me to enjoy my home.

Yesterday I had dinner plans with Karen and we hung out at my house.

Charles sleeps over on weekends.

Grandchildren come.

My house is lived in with wonderful memories in each room.

I am grateful to the Almighty for this.

Thank you!

Monday, July 19, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR NEW MEMORIES


 I am grateful to the Almighty for the new memories that He is creating in my life.

Memories with my children.

Memories with my grandchildren.

Memories with my friends.

Memories with Charles and his family.

Last night we went to dinner with Charles and Anita's family in a lovely Italian restaurant in Elmont.

Today I am picking up a salad from Pasteria and heading out to St. James as Charles is hosting a luncheon for his family to see his new apartment.

Thank you Almighty for my new memories.

I am grateful.


Sunday, July 18, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR CALM AND QUIET

 I am grateful to the Almighty for the calm and quiet of my days.

Last night Charles went to a Hollis Reunion and I got to read!!!

This morning we had breakfast and read the papers....Newsday, The NY Times and others.

Tonight we will be having dinner with Anita, Ray and Elizabeth in Elmont at Salvatore's.

Thank you Almighty for a a calm and quiet life.

I am grateful.

Saturday, July 17, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR THE ALMIGHTY'S MIRACLES

 I am grateful to the Almighty for all the miracles that He has bestowed upon me.

I am home this weekend and was able to attend services at PJC........and brought home dessert for Charles who had gone bicycle riding.  This is something I had NEVER done for the Creature.

When I came home, Charles wasn't there BUT I looked outside and found him chatting with  a Jewish guy that I don't know who was coming home from services.

Thank you Almighty for the miracles in my life.

I am grateful.

Friday, July 16, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR MY LIFE

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

I had my hair colored and blown out yesterday!  It's really blue!

I did my chores and cleaned my house.

I spoke to friends.

Charles will be with me at my house this time for the weekend.

Thank you Almighty for my life.

I am grateful.

Thursday, July 15, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR OLD FRIENDS

 I am grateful to the Almighty for the friends in my life............especially old friends!

Dennis, Charles and I had lunch yesterday.......what a wonderful afternoon it was!!

AND.......Charles slept over and we hadn't even planned it!

What a wonderful night it was....complete with an ON DEMAND film......BABY SHIVA!

Matzah was walked this morning by Charles!

Charles left this morning to play golf and I will clean, shop and have my hair done too!!

Thank you Almighty for friends....old......and new.....and a boyfriend!


I am grateful.

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW DAY

 I am grateful to the Almighty for this new day.

I am alive, healthy and happy.

My dental checkup went well yesterday.

Today Charles will meet my friend Dennis. We are going to lunch. Dennis and I have know each other over 30 years.

I am grateful to the Almighty for this.

Thank you.

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW DAY

 I am grateful to the Almighty that I am awake, alive and healthy to greet this new day.

I played MahJong last night and had a really good time.

I signed Charles up for the Art Tours which look like they will begin again this Fall.

Today I'm going to the dentist and other assorted errands.

I'm using my new oven for the very first time to make dinner.

Thank you Almighty for this new day!

I am grateful.

Monday, July 12, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW DAY IN MY HOME

 I am grateful to the Almighty for a new day in my home.

I am healthy.  I am so happy.

The weekend was wonderful.

Charles left after breakfast the morning. We have a tentative plan with Dennis on Wednesday. Dennis just has to confirm it.

My girls and their families are in Florida.  We have been texting.

I just finished straightening up the house and will now eat breakfast.  Trader Joes will follow and Matzah will be picked up at 3:30.

Tonight's MahJong.....no dinner....with the girls.  I have leftovers from last night.

Thank you Almighty for my new life.

I am grateful.


Sunday, July 11, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR AN AMAZING WEEKEND WITH CHARLES



 I am grateful to the Almighty for the wonderful weekend I had with Charles and his friends Frank and Dan.

I made two new friends in Kathy and Alie.

The weekend was amazing.......from dinner out the first night......to a fire pit.......to th drinks that we had......to Woodstock!!!

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful!!


Friday, July 9, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR NEW ADVENTURES IN MY LIFE

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

This weekend three couples, and I know them all, have been invited to Frank's cabin in Ulster County in the Catskills.

Tropical Storm Elsa is raging outside....

More when I return........

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful!

Thursday, July 8, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR MY LIFE

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

For my health and happiness....

For my family.....

For my friends.........

For Charles..........

For Matzah Brie.....

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

GRATEUL FOR THE LOVE IN MY LIFE

I am grateful to the Almighty because He has chosen to send Charles into my life.

What a wonderful weekend it was!!! 

We cooked dinner........we sat on his balcony to watch the fireworks.......we watched a movie......

Charles bought me Newsday as he read The NY Post.

He treated me to a massage and we went to Head of the Harbor, near Avalon Park to a winery for the afternoon......

We went to Long Beach too......all with joy and love!!

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful for all that you have done for me!


Friday, July 2, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR FINDING LOVE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He helped me to find love.

I am spending the July 4th weekend at my love......my partner's place with him.

I am thrilled, awed, excited and so in love.

He has planned many things to do.

I will write about them when I return.

The one thing that I know is that I am grateful to the Almighty for allowing me to learn to love again.

Thank you.


Thursday, July 1, 2021

GRATEFUL FOR BEING HEALTHY AND ALIVE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has allowed me to be alive and healthy to be able to enjoy all the wonderful new things and people in my life.

Thank you!