11.17.19 later

https://youtu.be/2gb50oyaNes As it turned out, my assistance today was not needed, And some old advice I had heard, I heeded – “Too many cooks in the kitchen,” or something like that, So I asked my brother to take me back, I have a lot to do before I pack, Oh wait – pack? That I …

11.17.19

https://youtu.be/EUx9dY9wDvo This morning it was crystal clear, I could respond in love or react in fear. I awoke with an attitude, That unfortunately, was very rude, I thought, “I don’t have time to help decorate, Because once again, I am running late. Behind schedule, I am, on all I wanted done Before heading to Florida …

11.13.19

https://youtu.be/2QUr79fu9uo I found myself feeling a little worried today And then a voice said inside my head HEY! Have you forgotten how you felt just the other day, You had a calm sense of peace and knew everything would be okay. Give no attention to the negative in your head, Turn that talk around, generate …

11.12.19

https://youtu.be/htkYBjGj8vA Today we mostly chilled, quite literally. We dreaded the drive to Duncan in the 27 degree weather Then we realized that the car was the warmest spot altogether. Cleaned out the car from our 9 day trip, we did that too, And now the house looks like a zoo. The cats don’t want us …

11.11.19

https://youtu.be/tsqFVZbfMYk We made it back to Hastings fine Although I thought it would be about 7 And it was more like 9 (eastern time). It was raining in Dallas And the wind was fierce And my nerves, Google did pierce. My maps app kept rerouting us, With no ability to discuss. “Accidents,” the voice would …

Annual Asparagus Festival

Every year for many years, we could count on my parents to stock our pantry with cases of home-grown pickled asparagus due to their abundant asparagus field and their talents in the kitchen. Even if we told them we still had plenty, my dad would say something like, "It will keep for years, and you …

The Hastings Senior Citizens Center

There was quite a spread served-up today at the weekly Wednesday lunch (as usual) and thankfully a handful of people walked in right at noon, helping to keep the Hastings Senior Citizen’s Center open. Six bucks is all it costs to have a home-cooked meal, including dessert and an ice tea or ice water. The …

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