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Dare I say? 

Yes! Another place holder. Just in case.

Texas my Texas

 My heart is in Texas. My heart is at home is Texas. It’s time for my residence to be there too. 

A day like no other?

UPDATE: To top it off, after I stayed up to make the post on social media last night, it showed up on Instagram but not Facebook. So whatever my hope was for taking the time to post, it was mostly for naught. Yes, that’s the kind of day it was!

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Highlights of today’s fishing trip included catching some good ones! I boated 8 — and probably hooked that many more that I failed to land. At least 3 that I found & lost using a Booyah Poppin’ Pad Crasher, I was able to catch when I tried again with a pink worm. So that was fun. As usual, Gene caught twice as many or more than me, & a bunch if not all of his were bigger than mine, but not enough bigger that he wanted pictures. 

Meanwhile, this trip also included notable lowlights (without pictures). Before I caught a single fish, one of my trusted rod, reel & chatterbait  combos slipped out of my hands & into the lake — and I was too stunned & didn’t react fast enough to grab it before it sank. We tried unsuccessfully (so far) to retrieve it. Catchin’ all those fish took away the sting. So by the time I fell backwards into the lake at the ramp as I was trying to help while Gene was loading the boat onto the trailer, all I could do was laugh. Fortunately, my iPhone & watch seem no worse for getting a quick bath. I was also glad to have some dry clothes to replace most of the soaked ones. #adventuresinfishing 

May Day! Mayday!

It’s May 16. I thought sure I had already made a post for May! Nope! And this still really isn’t one. It was intended as a placeholder for a belated Mother’s Day post after I reviewed my first entry for the month. Haha!! It’s all good. I do hope to write a few words soon about a great Mother’s Day weekend with my Mom coming to visit in Oklahoma. 

No regrets

I thought I would be blogging about being ok with not getting to visit my old stomping ground in last week’s trip to Temple, Texas. 

Instead, I did find a small window of time to make a loop from the hotel to the Temple Daily Telegram, past the VA center, Temple College & mall & around to Magnolia Square Apartments, which I thought were long gone but were still there, looking much as they did 41 years ago from the outside. 

I didn’t see bluebonnets in town nor did I connect with any old friends. 

I did try to take pictures of a few bluebonnets spotted along the interstate as we cruised by. 

Speaking of flowers, it was hard to leave my irises at home while we gone. When we returned, it was cool to see that every bud (or shoot or whatever they are) appeared to have bloomed. I regret not cutting more to bring back when we stopped at the farm on our way home. 

Actually, I don’t regret not cutting more. It was a decision I stand by, as I’m comfortable with my decision not to go back outside after our pre-sunset walk to see if the sky showed a brilliant display of color. It’s OK to miss beautiful things. I don’t have to experience every beautiful thing I’m aware of. I want to appreciate the goodness & beauty & opportunities that come my way. I want to be selective about going out of my way in pursuit of these things. This thought brings me peace tonight. 

Easter follow up

It was a good decision to stay in Norman on Easter. I relaxed that day & was refreshed to visit & deliver lilies to Jerrie & Gil on Monday & to Ann on Tuesday. It led to thoughtful & meaningful decisions about choices later in the week. I am grateful for each step of faith & progress. 

Easter 2023

I love that we sang my 3 favorite Easter hymns to celebrate the Risen Christ! “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today,” “Up From the Grave He Arose” & “He Lives.” Plus two anthems, with one also at the early service with Communion.  Pastor Stephen’s sermon was a message of grace & hope I needed to hear. I think a quiet rest of the day at home was also what I needed, although I’ve had some doubts as I’m still up past 11 & it could well be midnight before I get in bed. I trust in the love & power & life of the Risen Lord! Alleluia.