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Me, NEEDLES, YES!

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Anyone who knows me is already aware of this fact. I do NOT like needles.....AVOID them @ every opportunity! My Dr. struggles to get shots into me! I'd rather take oral meds ANY day....lol   I've been forced to make exception to that on few occasions. Antibiotics. Liver biopsy. Steroids (hate those, the med BURNS!) Now I'm in PT for my hip and leg pain. It's PT, or continue to walk in pain. I chose PT. These lil suckers are wonnnnnderful!!! In only 3 sessions, these guys have gotten rid of my intense pain...Happily, they really don't 'hurt'. There is some slight prick-feel (like shot needles). When they are popped into my "sore spots", it's a bit tender....but then, there's this "heat" sensation. PT instructor explained that means the blood is again flowing, and it helps relax the "tied-up" nerves. Whatev..........I  LOVE it! So, guess and "ol dog" can learn new lessons! hahaha I still do NOT like shots

Seekin SUN...

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Went outside early morning. Just knew I'd catch some neat SUNrise.....not! The clouds kept moving over and cancelling my shots. ugh. So. Tried again later, still no sun. I did kinda like how the clouds were looking........Especially the 2nd shot. A bit of "darkness" still out there a few minutes earlier. Hey......we are getting peek-a-boo sun. It IS welcomed after days of gloomy, gray skies....cold, icy rain. I'll take my sun.....whenever it appears. :)

BARK fascination....

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We have a Sycamore tree out in my "garden" area. Looked up for bird and spotted this...the bark is all loose, and even pieces hanging down, 'bout to fall. The scare is that tree itself! It leans, according to the wind direction....I've been fearful for yrs. that it would come down on us without warning. The leaves it produces are HUGE, and have always fascinated me. Will snap those leaves this spring and fall....

DOG Applause !

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Every day, from every body.....I see cats! Now, I'm not a "cat person" , but I think cats are cute, playful, and good pets for those who love cats. I am a DOG person! I've loved dogs all my life. Dogs get no press on FB!! So, I've gathered a few quotes for dog lovers, like me. I've lost several beloved dogs. This poem was a "tribute" to them. R.I.P. my sweet ones. And, I end with my present love/friend/baby: Whew! Now I feel better...............LOL

ARIEL + the LION ....

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While in Mich. for Chellsey's graduation, I bought Ariel a squeaky toy. That thing had 19 squeakers in it!! She has totally "loved it to death"!!! Only 2-3 squeakies left "alive"!! We began calling it her "road kill".....it's flat and she dragged it EVERYwhere. :) Recently during a visit w/Malissa, I asked her if she would pick up a new one for Ariel. She sweetly did so. It arrived today. Ariel has played herself down to a nap!!  This toy  lasts a lot longer than most  I've found in Ga.! These can be purchased @ Meijer stores in Michigan. (honey of a general merchandise/food store----so much bigger & better selections than WalMart!!)   squeakin them all!! "Hiding" in her fav spot...  Stretched out w/squeaky going on! Tail up....I'm happy Mommie!! She now is laid out on the back of the sofa....restin!! She's been a good girl......she deserved a new toy....LOL

Say WHAT???

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Y'all know I LUV my car. She is quite fun and always draws interest wherever I go! Luv the p-o-w-e-r ...haha This last month, I've been aggravated by a "slow leak" on my R front tire. Once, even caught me enroute to "sit" w/my grands. ugh. It was like....Lamar had to check tire pressure before I could go anywhere. NO more. Ain't nobody got time for that...haha Took it to the tire shop Tues. morning. Explained problem, and they took it on to check it out. Were unable to find problem....I reassured them, there WAS a problem! So, they removed the wheel & found a tiny piece of nail (the head was gone, only showed up from inside the tire!) Told y'all. Then, there's the money. Lamar said price for repair had gone up.....maybe close to $20. Ok. When they wrote me up.....no, that's not right I thought. Well, cause my wheels are "bigger" than "norm" size.....they tacked $8.50 on the cost. UGH.  It's still JUST a car!

CONNECTIONS...

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I have always believed that we humans are all connected, in some way. We all have had moments when we exclaim....it is a small world! There have been 2 such happenings in my life. Both close in timing. These two BFs have been my loving friends for years. Both have come into my life since Lamar & I married. He moved me to Cartersville in '81. These women have saved my "homesick" butt many times over!! One, Maxine, I met while working; the other,Miss Vickie,  is mother to boys who have grown up with ours. Spent time w/both, talked about one to the other, and nothing seemed odd. One day, out of nowhere, a connection was acknowledged. These 2 women (both my friends) had grown up living across the street from each other as young adults! It was "surreal".....funny, and now we spend time together when we are able. duh....it IS a small world! Recently, I learned that our sweet Stacey is connected to a lifetime BF (childhood thru adults)!! Again, "surreal

HAPPY Birthday, Mama...

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This beautiful, sweet, loving woman is my MAMA. God called her home in '03, and she is sorely missed. Today is her birthday. When Lamar & I decided to get married, I wanted to tie that knot on the 3rd. I love that my wedding anniversary is the same date as my Mama's birthday. In my mind.....this is honoring what she taught us. LOVE. My Mama loved EVERYbody. She especially loved kids, her family and friends, and the church family. She was a very SPECIAL human being w/a loving, sweet spirit. Everyone who knew her.....saw it in everything she did for others. Mama has been very missed and on my mind during the holidays. She always was w/us and her "love light" always was present. Thinking of you today and EVERYday Mama.......:)