Nonnie's Observations

My Random 5: Traveling Miss Bright Eyes ended her journey in her car seat.  Is it a message to her momma that she wants to go to Mimi’s?  (hint, hint) Daffodils, a lovely sample of spring time’s wonders. Eucharistic Adoration, a gift from our Lord Happy Mother’s Day to my momma, who is seen here with my dad and my brother Charlie.   Each of whom left this Earth way too soon. Oldest granddaughter, with whom I enjoyed the musical play “Mary Poppins”, thanks to a fellow retired teacher who gave us the tickets.   linked to Nancy Claeys'  RANDOM 5 FRIDAY thank you, Nancy, for this marvelous meme

My Random Five 1. son and daughter-in-laws' lovely and cheerful yard. 2. shadow of my pill organizer 3. lovely flowers from my friend's yard thank you, Christine! 4. my bright-eyed granddaughter Miriam 5. our home in the country for 27 years linked to... Shadow Shot Sunday 2 Nancy's Random 5 Friday thanks for hosting these wonderful memes, Gemma and Nancy!

1. The frost patterns were on my storm door this morning  as I left to get my taxes done.   In our town, retired CPAs volunteer at two of our libraries to figure taxes.   I am so grateful for this offering of their talent at no charge.   I’m also relieved that I owe nothing on top of what I’ve paid during the year. 2. Temperatures continue to be frigid.   In spite of this, melting snow from my roof is dripping  down on the deck just outside my door and freezing. What’s with that? 3. Myah, my four-year old great-granddaughter  ate green eggs at her school on Dr. Seuss’ birthday ,  which was March 2.  I am surprised that it passed by me unnoticed this year.  So today, I ordered Green Eggs and Ham from Amazon for only $5. 4. I almost goofed in telling about a wedding gift  I’m creating for oldest granddaughter and her future husband.  Yikes! 5. Sadly, my oldest son’s wife lost her mother to c...

Two things happened in Blog-land to make my spirits brighter- First, Nancy Claeys returned and brought back her Random 5 Friday . Second, Tanya Breese created Willy Nilly Friday 5. So here I go with my Random & Willy Nilly 5!  (I’m using just 5 to share with the two blogs.) 1. Here are both Jax and Ting Ting  trying to get inside the grocery bag. 2. The word 'JOY' is my word for this year,  meaning that I am working to build up enough joy    to support me during troubling times.   3. Here is my “sunshine”- great-granddaughter Myah. After a dental appointment,  her momma told her that she was taking her back to school  because she had lots of errands to run.   She asked if she could go to Mimi's.   Color me ecstatic- for I'm Mimi! 4. One of the big bubbles lasted long enough  for me to get this shot. Can you tell that I love bubbles too? 5. I call...

1. My 3-year-old great-granddaughter is taking ballet lessons.   God bless the young women who teach dance to children who are this young. Myah's momma took this picture. 2. Two of my granddaughters called me this week to tell me they miss me.   What heart-warming sounds for this grandmother’s ears.  Granddaughter's sister took this picture. I snapped this photo  while granddaughter was working  in the pharmacy. 3. Thursday, my soul was bolstered when I went to confession face-to-face.  I had concerns that needed being addressed and our pastor,  like all good priests I presume, is an exceptional listener.   He also gave me suggestions to help me improve my prayer time. 4. What a pleasure it was to be outside yesterday  without having to don a coat! 5. I look forward to Holy Week and the Easter Triduum.   Holy Thursday at St. Francis helps me feel a oneness  with Christ and His Apostles by having my feet washed by another. ...

1. I am anxiously waiting for my friends to arrive for our Friday Night Book Club.  The book we’ll be discussing is Victims by Jonathan Kellerman.  Afterwards we decided to read something more light-hearted for our April meeting. So we will be reading  The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan.    2. Yesterday evening was Eucharistic Devotion which ended with the dedication of a Rosary made from the funeral roses of our beloved Father Keane.  The rosary now hangs on the hand of the stunning statue of the Blessed Mother.  I am using an image I have shown before.  I neglected to take my camera last night so I will update Mary’s image with the new rosary as soon as I can.  3. A book I ordered on Tuesday from Amazon arrived just a few minutes ago.  It is entitled Surviving the Angel of Death: the Story of a Mengele Twin in Auschwit z by Eva Kor.  I saw a live stream of Eva on a university’s site.  I had already read a different book by another ...

1. My 3-year old great grand-daughter’s first day of daycare was this past Monday.   One of the caregivers was surprised to learn that it was her first day because how she seemed at ease with her surroundings.  This relieved her momma, Nana and myself. 2. I am feeling exuberant for the actual onset of spring!   I have even viewed the first signs of spring in my yard. 3. I kept my best friend, who is also the wife of my middle son,  company while Son went to Comic Con with his grandson.   We all had a full weekend.  4. Daughter-in-law and I spent Saturday morning  at St. Mary’s Day of Recollection in our parish hall.   It was well attended and enhanced us in our spiritual growth.   The main speaker was the diocesan Vicar-General  who happens to be our pastor’s brother.  5. One of my former students is now in her 5th year of remission  from her cancer.  She celebrated that fact recently.   I pray that she remains so. ...

1. Our Bible Study celebrated Mardi Gras.   I blogged about our fete on Tuesday , but I had no photo of our group yet.   Thanks to one of the ladies who took our picture,  I now have one to post. Thanks, BJ. 2. Having missed a few Bible Study meetings  because of my anxiety about driving on snowy roads,  I was greeted with “I’m glad that you’re back.”   What a wonderful boost that was for my sagging psyche! 3.I bought a Samsung 3 Tablet last Saturday.   The advantages I’m enjoying are-  reading an ebook with much less swiping it  to turn pages  and I can journal at my kitchen table  with less strain on my arthritic neck.  I passed my Kindle on to my daughter. 4. Speaking of reading,  I am currently reading Victims by Jonathan Kellerman.   I really like the  yin and yang of the two main characters Alex Delaware  and the policeman Milo.  If you like mysteries, it’s a real page-turner. 5. The sun is shin...

 Random 5 Friday February 28, 2014 1. I am grateful for the successful gall bladder surgery  on my daughter this past Tuesday.  2. I am proud of my granddaughter who showed such thoughtfulness  in providing these services for her mother- she (and her sister) cleaned her home; Charley also cooked meals to be served in the days  following her hospital release, and provided transportation to and from the hospital. 3. I welcome the sunshine and its ability to bring cheer  to my psyche in spite of the frigid temperatures  keeping me inside except for only the most necessary outings.   4. I have started Jonathan Keller’s book Victims on my Kindle.   One of my friends also received the same book,  so we’re reading it for our March book club meeting. 5. I am sifting through my spiritual needs  in order to choose  what I will do for my Lenten sacrifice.   One of the devotionals I will use is Lent with the Saints.   I also or...

Random 5 Friday February 21, 2014 1. Dramatic news from oldest granddaughter! Her boyfriend proposed to her on a ski-lift this week.  note: I assembled this ecard for them with my Creative Memories  Storybook Creator program. 2. Today marks two days of temperatures about freezing mark.  However, I still have thick ice still on my driveway.  Thus, I’m still walking gingerly when going to my car or the mailbox. 3. I was tickled to scrapbook with my sister-in-law and a friend yesterday evening.  We hadn’t met for two months because of inclement weather.  I’m working on an album of vintage family photos and ephemera from 60 and 70 years ago. my mom's mint green Buick  with white hard top On the back she'd written "my old buddy." 4. I noticed a U-Haul moving van in front of a young couple who lives across from me.  We weren’t close, but friendly, we chatted whenever we saw each other.  I hope the new neighbors will be as cordial.   5. Our pa...