Residing in Wally-World (Thanks Fred!)

I find it incredible how fast my world changed around me. Literally. I have 2 refrigerators in my kitchen, 2 stoves, 2 washers 2 dryers. I have 999,997 coca-cola collectables pieces. I asked him to keep only those things that he really wanted. He did good. We are down to 2.594 pieces. I used to have 1 dresser, now there's 5 of em. He likes clothes. That's okay with me. It's all really okay with me. I see it as an opportunity. I learned ebay so now I fill in my time with selling coke stuff. (Wanna see some of it? ebay id: cuestickgal) All of my auctions went off on Saturday. I have a bunch of things to put in the mail, and of course I have a bunch to put back on-line. I met a man in California who likes what we have, mebbe a lot of this stuff will find it's way there. I have another thought on this subject, a bon-fire. A great big giant bon-fire sparkling with coca-cola gadgets. Wally loves a good bonfire........

I spoke with my daughter yesterday. She's writing her Christmas list. Some things in life are constant. She told me husband would like phone cards and writing paper. Odd things for a man who usually wants clothes and models to put together. So I ask....Why? Well momma, he's joined the Army. Good God was my first thought. My second thought was, maybe this will give him the discipline and direction he so very badly needs in his life. Maybe he can learn about responsibility there. My family is full of service people. My daddy a Ranger and Korean War Vetran, My brother, a Gulf War Vet, my other brother an 8 year Ranger, my kid's daddy, a Navy vet, my neice and nephew both Termed in Iraq. My son, a Marine, termed in Kuwait. A cousin in Germany, 3 cousins children in Iraq, Afganistan and the Airforce serving in France. Why shouldn't my son-in-law go. Serve his nation, serve himself, and ultimately learn how to serve my daughter and grandson.

I took my class to the pumpkin patch on Halloween. I captured that awesome photo you see on this page. It's to me like the perfect pumpkin photo. I was rather proud of it, and thought I'd share it here with y'all. I love autumn and pumpkins, and scarecrows, and little children diggin' the pumpkin patch as much as I do. I had a riot with them. Highlights of working with the children, a part that I will miss when I retire.  I have about 6 hours worth of paper-work to do today, and a cake I promised Grandma I'd make for her....of course she'd like the one cake I rarely make because it's made from scratch...... aw the things we do for those we care about.

but I am smiling.....

love me later~tj