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Fall on the Horizons!

The Old Man — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:48:26 +0000

Times of fun in sun (yeah right) are nearly over in the fabulous districts of West TN. I know you may have heard many complaints of just how hot it has been (often with a heat index of 110F+) but those days we hope are beyond us.
Fall rituals are to begin soon! The pest control, the yard prep for winter and so on. We can’t forget to winterize our cars unless we plan to spend countless hours wrapped in a blanket on the side of the interstate. I am sure my Fall rituals will be slack and a lot less detailed than in the past. I seem to have lost motivations of doing but my brain still has all the plans in place. The yard has been fairly maintained by myself with the help of family throughout these hot months.
Daniel…… oh that boy! He already has plans to get going on the pest control since the leaves will be falling within the next month. Here in TN it is an absolute must to get treatments done before that point as to keep the insects that feed off the fall foliage at bay. The good news is we have an industrial sprayer and a golf cart to make this a smooth process. Well, at least smoother for Daniel I will certainly still be in the shade supervising with my whip in hand.
I still think back to the days of childhood when we had so much more to do in order to prepare for fall. We had the outhouse to re-lime, the crops had to turned at the end of the season….. and this often lead us to the fact that there would be plenty of maintenance to perform on the equipment. Chopping firewood today is no longer an issue. I remember days upon days of doing nothing during the Fall but chopping enough wood to get us through the winter. Thank you to the marvelous inventions of what we consider the small things (Insulation, Central Heat, Non leaky Windows etc.) that make us happier than a pig in a mud hole.
Not that I haven’t been busy already! Daniel and I have spent countless days in the past two weeks sitting in lawn chairs in the shade contemplating all the things we need to prepare to do. I will not promise that we will get up from these red metal chairs and actually get started soon. I figure if I put it off long enough the initiatives of others will make all of this happen while I keep considering the things not done yet! After all! All these things should only take a minute!

Ode to my Mommy

The Old Man — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 19:00:02 +0000

I miss you, mother, and every single day

I hear your voice softly speaking to me

Like a beacon in the darkness to show the way

To best experience this mortality

I talk to you, mother, like you are right here

And I firmly believe that you truly are

Looking at the sky, you quell my fear

I find faith and hope in a twinkling star

I’m proud of you, mother, and I am inspired

Reminiscing the life you lived and gave

Selflessly sacrificing though sick and tired

Challenged you were steadfast and brave

I love you, mother, and I know that you

Will protect and watch over me always

My faith and love will guide me through

And we’ll reunite at the end of my days.

Family for Hearts

The Old Man — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:46:13 +0000

As the months pass and my world seems slow it is now that I truly understand the importance of a loving family. Family to me has moved closer to the heart, with each passing day blessings keep coming my way.

Last weekend (and still today) I was blessed to have several of my family members come into town to spend some time with me. I must say they have kept me on my toes and have added many miles to these worn out feet. It is just a wonderful dynamic when we all get together and can plan events and make them happen in a hurry.

My Grandchildren being here makes my heart beat as it hasn’t been able to for 4 months now. Renewed vigor and happiness that has been missing since my wife’s passing is slowly drifting back towards the happy side of the meter. Watching them and talking with them has done much for me that I have been missing. I thank them with all my heart and want them to know just how much their company means to me.

With the house receiving more attention than it has in months it is a welcomed sound. People moving and people stirring keeps the memories alive of the parties and celebrations we had in the past. Travel is on the immediate horizons and many new adventures to be had. I look forward to the continued time I have with my family and am thankful for their support and company.

Take a minute today to let your family now what they mean to you. Be sure and try to commit to plans to see your loved ones that just might need company to keep their spirits high. Remember….. One minute with a loved one in need will provide comfort and love for much longer!