Saturday, Nov. 15th, 2008 I am (and a friend) going to a Punk Rock concert.

My hair dresser and some of her friends had a very famous band called MyDolls. They actually toured and got on radio and many other accolades before they stopped playing in 1986.

I was not aware of Trish until just a bit later. My best friend back when knew Trish and went to her gigs. There is another band member whom I know and, again, much later met.

Now, the two are playing at the Noise and Smoke fate Saturday night @ Notsuoh/

Dean's. The MyDolls go on stage at 11:00 pm. Mary and I will be there, I hope you will join us Saturday Night.

This morning, I am Grateful and Thankful...

just to be alive another day

to have eyes and ears to see and hear the beautiful birds that visit in the atrium

that I have a job

that God gave me the company of Precious

apparently Lucy is hanging in there and is still giving her love to clients at Wavelength Salon

that I got up and at 'em early this morning

for the Grace of God

Thank YOU

life safari 11-12-08

Good morning. Houston has been getting some daily rain - we have needed some.

I don't know why or when I decided this but 12 is my favorite number. It's even, it's nice and big - soothing to my eyes. It sounds good when said -twelve - nice !

Today, I am Grateful and Thankful for/that...

to be alive another day
that I am healthy
I am sober, clean and smoke-free
I live with a cat that is the most Precious thing that owns me
to have plans for the weekend - something out of the ordinary
to be able to feel pain for a friend as she faces the impending death of a beloved pet
that I have been privileged to know Lucy - a wonderful Golden Retriever
We will still have our Rosie, Lucy's pal. Rosie went through some hairy physical trials in the past as well (another awesome Golden Retriever)
the Grace of God - without which I am toast
thank YOU

I would like to mention :
Houston lost our little 2 year old elephant at the Houston Zoo Sunday. It was unexpected, fast and very devastating to all the Zoo personnel
One of many elephants we have lost to herpesvirus in our history - very unfortunate. Not a "sexual" cause of the virus. As a matter of fact, humans carry this virus in our body. No one knows what sets it off.

You were well loved and will be greatly missed, Mac !

life safari - 11-9-08

What a nice day and evening this is.

The weather today was as perfect as it can be for this time of year here in H-Town.

A friend from my recent past called and we got together today after church. We laughed and talked and had a wonderful time. I have not laughed that much or that loud in a very long time !

She has recently remodeled her home. She did the work herself and it is absolutely beautiful ! Mary is her name and she rewired her home, laid new floors, laid new tile and many other things. It is a nice thing to know that if you have the will, are willing to read books and get in and TRY (yes, she was stumped a time or two), one can get it done and save that money to hire it out.
She has a beautiful back yard. Her home backs up to a cooling lake from a sugar mill off of Oyster Creek. Her landscaping, gardens and laid stone walkways she also put in herself.
To top all this off - she shed 65 pounds in the process !

So, I have a good example of a woman who tried, did and I can give it a shot too. She has lit a fire under me. And, I have neighbors who will gladly give me a hand if I need help.

So, in the near future I will get this flooring up and start with that task. I will probably hire a couple of men who are eagar for work that wait outside Home Depot. I'm certain they will be more than happy to earn some wages and I can spare having my back and sciatic nerve irritated.

I am Grateful and Thankful...

for the Grace of God
for Precious - my sweet, loving cat
that Mary called, I responded and we are renewing our friendship after many years
for her openness to accompany me to a 80's Punk Rock concert next Saturday night
the affection that Lucy (a fine Golden Retriever) bestowed on me when I went to my haircutter's salon for my haircuts. Lucy is gravely ill with kidney disease. She is a loving, and very loved girl !
that I am at such peace at this moment. Laughter is indeed the best medicine
I intend to do more of that and a lot of it !
I feel so good I may even get up on the dance floor Saturday night and bounce around (dance)
Thank YOU
Trish, Lucy, Rosie - you are all in my heart and prayers !
I love you and I am sad