Tuesday, October 31, 2023

GRATEFUL FOR MY NEW LIFE

 I am grateful to the Almighty for my new life.

After driving in from St. Jams yesterday,  I met my friends and ate out at Greek Xpress.....the place where I first met Charlie before coming back to my house to play Mahjong.  I won the last game!!!  Wow!

Today I will food shop and sadly tonight I have to pay a shiva call.

Life is normal....life is wonderful.

I am grateful to the Almighty for my new life.

Thank you.


Monday, October 30, 2023

GRATEFUL FOR A JOYFUL WEEKEND







I am grateful to the Almighty for the joyful weekend that Charlie and I had.

I have dubbed us "the unmarried" and also the "unloving together."

I spent my first weekend in my new apartment.  The weekend was beyond perfect.  It began with Gus's party as he was inducted into the St. John's Hall of Fame on Saturday night.  Sunday we purchased a bookcase and a full length mirror.  We decided where our pictures would be.  Dan will visit and hang them up next week.  I MADE DINNER AND IT WAS DELICIOUS.  We had to go to KEY FOOD to pick up a few more ingredients.

Matzah came with us and he was absolutely wonderful.

Next weekend Remi is visiting us in Plainview next weekend and then it's back to my second home each weekend.

Thank you Almighty for the joy in my life.

I am grateful.


Saturday, October 28, 2023

GRATEFUL FOR THIS WEEKEND

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has chosen to give me this weekend.

I am healthy.

I am happy.

Matzah and I will be spending the weekend at our second home.......with Charles.  We will be leaving after services today and will be back on Monday afternoon.

I am grateful to the Almighty for this.

Thank you.

Friday, October 27, 2023

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW DAY

 I am grateful to the Almighty for a new day.

I am happy.  I am healthy.

I am ready to embrace all possibilities.

We are having a bit of Indian Summer which means that after my chores are done I hope to be able to take a walk.  Yesterday I was able to and I hung out with Lenny for a bit.

This is going to be a very special weekend as I will attend services tomorrow and then Matzah and I will head to our second home with Charles for the weekend.

I am beyond happy and excited.

Thank you Almighty for all the joy in my life.

I am grateful.

Thursday, October 26, 2023

GRATEFUL FOR ALL THE JOY IN MY LIFE

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

Charlie and I went to see BEAUTIFUL last night at the NORTHPORT THEATRE.  The songs and the style of dress brought back memories of my entire life.  Charlie and I had a wonderful time!!

Charlie slept over and Matzah was delighted.  This coming weekend Matzah and me will be at our second home.   Wow!!

Charlie helped me to fill out the paperwork for the TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTM OF THE NYC BOARD OF EDUCATION.  I was so grateful.

Today will be a rather quiet day filled with chores.

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

Thank you.

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

GRATEFUL FOR ALL THE GOOD IN MY LIFE


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

Thank you!

Thank you Almighty for allowing me to see the world with the man I love.

I am grateful.

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL VACATION

 I am grateful to the Almighty fo a wonderful vacation with Charles' children.

Thank you.


Thursday, October 19, 2023

GRATEFUL FOR MY LIFE

I am grateful to the Almighty for my life.

I am happy and healthy.

I great each new day as an adventure.

Yesterday walked at The Home Depot and made some purchases.  I brought in more of my summer clothes to the cleaners and got my winter coats.  This weekend Charlie and I are going to Northampton with Sarah and Michael and I will need them.   I also went for a mani/pedi and went to Pasteria for dinner.

This morning Dan is at my house planting Kale-Cabbages.  I need to pack for my trip as well as for Matzah's boarding.  I also need to go to CVS and have Louis blow my hair out.  Chores need to get done too.  I'm meeting Margie for dinner at Mario's.

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

Thank you.

 

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW DAY




 I am grateful to the Almighty for this new day.

I am happy and healthy and open to all possibilities.

Yesterday Dan, Charles and I went to Hicks Nursery to buy cabbages for my Fall garden.

Charles drove there and drove back to me with the cabbages.  What a guy!!!  We had lunch together and made a list of groceries for this weekends trip to Northampton where we will meet up with Sarah, Michael, Matt and Lola.......another children's weekend!

I cleaned out the final closet and am ready to move on to new clothes.  I also started to bring my summer clothes to the cleaner to be stored.

Today is a quieter day.   I will pay some bills and go to The Home Depot to shop and walk.

I am grateful to the Almighty for this new day.

Thank you!

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

GRATEFUL FOR BEING ALIVE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because I am alive to enjoy a wonderful day in good health and happiness.

Last night I went to dinner with the girls and played MahJong.  I really had a good time.

Today Charles is coming over with Dan and we are going to get cabbages at Hicks Nursery.  Summer is over and it's time to bring in the Fall plants.

I am grateful to the Almighty for allowing me to be healthy and happy and live this new life.

Thank you.

Monday, October 16, 2023

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL VACATION WITH CHARLES, HILARY, IZZY and REMI








 I am grateful to the Almighty for the wonderful vacation that I had with Charlie, Hilary, Izzy and Remi!

Words cannot describe how grateful I am to the Almighty for this.

Thank you.


Friday, October 13, 2023

GRATEFUL FOR LOVING MYSELF

 I am grateful to the Almighty because I have learned to love myself and put myself first.

This weekend, I will be sleeping at our new apartment for the first time.  I'm beyond excited.

Charles and I will be taking Hilary, Izzy and Remi to Riverhead for the first "Children's Vacation."

I will write about the weekend when I return.

Thank you Almighty for all that you have done for me.

I am grateful.

Thursday, October 12, 2023

GRATEFUL FOR CHARLES IN MY LIFE

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

I'm beginning to see that one of Charles's roles is to mentor me.  It was Charles who talked about having an "A Personality" and how he switched to a "B Personality."  That so resonated with me and I have begun the process of change from "A" to "B."

I am so grateful for this.  I catch myself every time I try to discipline myself for something that I didn't do or didn't finish or finished not perfectly.  That is a hold over from my mother who was always critical of me.  I realize that it's as though she is sitting on my shoulder criticizing me.

It's very calming to go from "A" to "B."

I am grateful to the Almighty for sending Charles to help me learn to do this.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

GRATEFUL FOR FEELING BETTER

 I am grateful to the Almighty because I am feeling a lot better.

I had chicken for dinner and I slept through the night.

Today is going to be a quiet day.

I will be home all day and if I feel better I will attend the rally at PJC for Israel.  This war is a terrible one.

Thank you Almighty for taking care of me.

I am grateful.

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

GRATEFUL FOR LOVING MYSELF


 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has helped me to learn to love myself....to be proud of me....to put myself first.

He has sent Judith, Kyra and Charles to guide me along the way.

Yesterday I was in the midst of a horrible stomach virus.  However I am strong and resilient thanks to the Almighty and all my chores were done.

Today I'm feeling better.  I took Matzah in for a medicinal bath.....mailed my bills and bought a chicken which I will make for dinner.  I'm meeting Doris for lunch.

I am so grateful for all the good in my life.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Monday, October 9, 2023

GRATEFUL FOR THE STRENGTH IN MYSELF

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

I came down with a stomach virus yesterday.  It was tough because I was up all night going to the bathroom.  Yet, the house had to be cleaned, new glasses needed to be ordered, food needed to be pick up for MahJong, the vehicle needed gas, Matzah had to go the veterinarian, a present for a new baby had to be purchased, laundry had to be done...... 

All this and more had to be accomplished.

I am thankful and grateful to the Almighty for making me a strong woman.

Everything was done.

Thank you.


Sunday, October 8, 2023

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL WEEKEND WITH CHARLES


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

I was at services Saturday......I said YIZKOR......finished the service and then drove to St. James to meet up with Elizabeth and her new beau Mark.   We had lunch at Roman Noodles and had a lovely afternoon.

Charles and I came back to Plainview....had dinner....and then went to Simchat Torah services at PJC.

This morning we slept late....until 12:00.  Charles and I had breakfast and he cleaned up my flower bed.

We are hanging today and relaxing.

Thank you Almighty for sending this man to me.

I love him.

I am grateful.


Saturday, October 7, 2023

GRATEFUL FOR FRIENDS AND LOVER

 I am grateful to the Almighty for all the friends and lover that He has sent into my life.

After services and Yizkor, I will be heading to Charles' to have lunch with his sister Elizabeth and her new boyfriend Mark.  I'm very excited.  Charles and I will be going to services tonight for Simchat Torah.  Wow!!!!

Karen and Bob have been showering here as their bathroom is getting done.

I'm happy with my life.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Friday, October 6, 2023

GRATEUL FOR ALL THE JOY IN MY LIFE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me all the joy in my life.

Yesterday Charles and I got Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head as our costumes for both Halloween and Purim.   We went to the library too. I was so proud to be with Charles!!!!!  He went to play golf and I was off on my errands.  I love that man a lot.

Karen and Bob took showers by me last night as they are having their bathroom done.

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

Thank you.

Thursday, October 5, 2023

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL FRIEND

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has sent Charles into my life......my dream......my love and a wonderful friend.

The unmarriage continues today.  Charlie got a haircut in Plainview.  We are going to buy holiday costumes and then go to the library.

He's going to play golf later and go home.  I've got a manicure today.

I am grateful to the Almighty for my new and wonderful friend.

Thank you.

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

GRATEFUL FOR A JOYOUS DAY


 I am grateful to the Almighty for a joyous day with Charles.

From King Solomon's Cemetery in Clifton, New Jersey..,...to Fanduel......to The Home Depot.....to Spirits and Wine.....it was an amazing and loving day.

From cheese and Seabreeze on the deck....to our nap.....it was a wonderful day.

To flounder for dinner.....and Charles's arms around me....it was a wonderful day.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

GRATEFUL FOR MY LIFE



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

I am healthy.  I am happy.  I have love in my life.  I have joy.

Today Charlie and Dan are coming over to move the desk in the basement to our new apartment where it too will be given a new life.

I am so grateful to the Almighty for this.

Thank you.

Monday, October 2, 2023

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL DAY

 I am grateful to the Almighty for the wonderful day that I had.

Charles came over in the afternoon and we had incredible sex.  We took the Covid shots. 

We  sat on the deck and drank wine.  I took him to Marguaretta Grill for dinner.

This morning I took Matzah to the veterinarian for a medicinal bath and drove out to St. James to attend the Sports Book Club and lunch.

Charlie had taken the flu shot too and took a nap and I took a walk around my new neighborhood.

I left about 4:30 to pick up Matzah.  He looks great.

Thank you Almighty for a wonderful day.

I am grateful.

Sunday, October 1, 2023

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL SECOND DAY OF SUKKOT

 I am grateful to the Almighty for a beautiful day.....the second day of Sukkot.

Services were wonderful.  The Rabbi sponsored the kiddish and we ate in the Sukkah....outside.

Charlie came........I walked.....we had sex and took the Covid shots.....what an amazing day.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.