This is for Purple Lover JA/E. Hopefully she will be on line soon and be able to see them. I think they are wonderful and take me back to my wild shoe days. I used to have some pretty radical shoes and now can look back with amazement at my wild taste and the nerve I had to wear some of them. I liked these almost as much as my yellow high tops. I kept those as long as I could until there was no traction left at all on the soles and I would slide around like a drunken skater. Finally had to throw them out and have never been able to find another pair like them.

My day started out rather poorly. I went to the pool store where they proceeded to upset me, a lot, maybe not enough caffiene this morning, I don't know. I got a gift certificate from Gregg for Christmas and decided that it was time I fixed the filter on my pool. I don't normally shop at this particular store and once I use this certificate will not likely go back. The guy was rude and very short with me. He didn't even bother looking for the type of filter grid that I needed, even though I had the sizes, he just stated that he needed to know the pump manufacturer and model. I stormed out of the store in a mood and decided to check it out on line. Well come to find out they sell generic grids anyway and he did have the size I needed. I'll get it at the other store and maybe just use the certificate for cleaning supplies. While I was waiting, patiently for help, I looked around and they were way over priced on most things. I stopped at my usual store on the way home and picked up a couple of things all the while thinking about the ordeal at the other store and thinking, "I'll show them". Indeed.

Thom and I finally connected yesterday and it was so good to talk to him finally. He's as busy as ever and already looking forward to his trip up north. I really miss him and miss the closeness we used to have. Life does go on, but I don't know why things have to change. I did forget to ask him how his Easter was. I can be so inconsiderate sometimes. He knows me though and I'm sure all will be forgiven. Hope you had a good one albeit probably a lonesome one.


Norma took this photo when they were in San Diego on spring break. I really like it, can you see the sea gulls flying just above the water line? As you can see I've also started playing around with borders which I'm not sure I like. Probably not, but I thought I would try them out.

Aren't they cute? PAJA's little one Nancy in the back and Pat's G'daughter Sydney on the front. We were at a family picnic when this was taken. A lot of fun and we really should do more often. I know it's hard to get everyone together though and especially when you have kids. They grow up way too fast. I really miss being around the family and maybe have been a little depressed lately because of it. I've decided that by nature I will more than likely spend the rest of my life alone and I used to love it. I think I still do, but every once in a while get the feeling that maybe it would be good to have someone to share it with. NOT. I know I'm way to selfish for any type of relationship. I doubt if there is anyone that could put up with me for too long anyway.

I'm going to go do some ironing now so I don't have to get up mornings and have to worry about it. You can see I managed to get the laundry done. Got another trash can full of debris and probably have half another one yet waiting for the pickup next week. It will get done. I was going to mow the grass today also, but that too will have to wait til next week. I can't let it get too high because Zoe has alergies and last year had to take steroids for a week. Can't let that happen again. Well more later, F