Category: Thought of the Day

My son said something interesting today. He stated, “Now is now.” Think on it…

Stay groovy…

–Susie

So, Ethan and I were driving him to work this morning, and the sky was perfectly blue. We’re talking not a cloud in the sky. We both commented on what a beautiful morning it was. But as we got closer to work, the entire sky clouded up. We could see rain was on the horizon.

As I glanced up at the now dismal sky, my eye caught the slightest sliver of blue. It made me think about life. Even if things are cloudy, there is always some beautiful sliver of blue…if you just keep looking for it.

Stay groovy…

–Susie

So, I spent a little time this morning looking back on some of my old blog posts. I can’t believe I have over 700! It was interesting to read the ups and the downs, the joy and the despair. Boy, I was stuck on haikus for a long time, wasn’t I?

I remember going through a particularly dark period after my parents passed. My brother, Todd, called to encourage me to get back on a brighter path. The call worked, and I tried to focus on the positive.

And now 2022 is here, and things are moving forward. I have a feeling this will be a pivotal year. We’ll see where it takes me…

Stay groovy…

–Susie

Happy New Year! If you’re like most people, you have crafted a list of plans for the new year otherwise known as “resolutions”. One week later, you might just find this well thought out list in the trash can. I believe this happens because people make their resolutions too lofty, or they simply set too many objectives. I say keep it simple. I set one goal for myself this year, and it’s doable. What it is will reveal itself all in good time. But suffice it to say I believe I will achieve. How about you?

Stay groovy…

–Susie

Wow! I forgot how great it feels to have a fast computer. My computer was old, slow, and often ran a bit wonky. Well, my husband surprised me at Christmas with a new laptop! And I am loving it! It’s efficient…and FAST…so very FAST!! I am already spoiled by it! Thanks, Stef!!

Stay groovy…

–Susie

“And I heard him exclaim as he drove out of sight, Happy Christmas to all, and to all a goodnight!”

Stay groovy…

–Susie

As I drove home in the pouring rain, it occurred to me that if I lived up north, this rain could quite possibly be snow. Heck, I’m a Florida girl…I’m glad it’s just rain…

Stay groovy…

–Susie

One of my favorite stories of all time is A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. I read this novella every Christmas and know it so well that I can quote many a paragraph. There have been numerous movies made under the name Scrooge, but I prefer the 1951 version with Alastair Sim. I am happy to say that as of yet it has not been colorized, as I am a major fan of black and white video and photography. I think it keeps the tone of the story more authentic. Alastair Sim is brilliant in the role of Ebenezer Scrooge from his gradual disgust as he witnesses shadows of how he has acted previously to his intense fear with what may become of him if he doesn’t change his ways. The culmination showing a giddy Ebenezer as he awakes to the fact that he hasn’t missed Christmas and he can become a better man makes me believe in the power of anyone to change. If you haven’t watched this classic, I highly recommend it. More so, I encourage you to read the novella.

Stay groovy…

–Susie

So when it comes to Christmas trees, are you into having a real tree or an artificial one? I lean toward an artifical tree for many reasons. One reason is: Why kill a perfectly good tree? Another has to do with pine needles. Those needles falling off the tree make a mess. My sister, Tammy, said one year they could actually hear the needles falling off the tree in bunches. But the most important reason is the Christmas tree lights. I love my tree, but I hate putting the lights on it. An artificial pre-lit tree is a joy to have, and I can pretend it’s real by burning a pine scented candle…

Stay groovy…

–Susie

Just thinking about Christmas shopping and how easy it was this year. I had ideas for gifts ready, and I did everything online. Items got shipped where they needed to go, and BOOM….all done! Shopping for the holidays is simple nowadays. Not for my mother, though. Nanny had six kids to shop for, and online ordering didn’t exist. (The home computer didn’t exist either, come to think of it.) She had to go from store to store to store. And then there was shipping. She’d stand in line at the post office waiting for her turn to send gifts up to New York. And how she kept all of those packages hidden from our prying eyes, I’ll never know. Merry Christmas!!

Stay groovy…

–Susie