LOvE LeTter’s

I ran across this picture and just had to share

We’ll, before I start posting the love letters. I have some memorabilia to share. Gosh, I just can’t believe it has been 40 years- but it has.

This is his first car that he had, the monthly payments were only $48.00 a month. Well actually, $37.80. Which I took over the payments and the VDUB- I will talk more about me and the V-DUB later. Or should I say the spirit of The V-DUB

 

    

So here is his ASB card from his last year in High School. His drivers test, the receipt for his driving school, plus pink slip- so she ( Rona ), could get out of class. Boy do I have a few of those. Rona just didn’t like to be in L.A. She wanted to be close to the beach where her beloved was. As you will read How much she just hated living there. Today, you would’ve  loved to live there. Rona’s house was on a huge hill looking over L.A. A very beautiful view. Plus, the house was not a cottage by no means. It was a grand home- with loads and loads of trees.

 

Also-here is his  copy of the social Security's Card slip, a copy of his Birth certificate

   

 

       

BOOK UPDATE

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Well, I did it. What? you say, did what… I queried AN AGENT. I’VE BEEN LOOKING INTO THIS, THIS IS AN ART. I ALSO SENT MY MANUSCRIPT OFF TO THE LIBRARY  OF CONGRESS. it DOES TAKE A WHILE… AGAIN I WILL BE PATIENT. I JUST CAN’T WAIT TO SEE.   

SO IN THE MEAN TIME,( NOT MEANING ANGRY). JUST A SAYING. I HAVE BEEN ILLUSTRATING MY BOOK, PLUS REALLY WANTING TO PUBLISH MY BROTHERS LOVE LETTERS. IF YOU WOULD HAVE MET THEM BOTH YOU WOULD UNDERSTAND WHAT I’M SAYING. THEY WE’RE INSEPARABLE.

THEY MET WHEN RONA (HIS GIRLFRIEND), WAS ONLY 11 YEARS OLD. MY BROTHER WAS SEEING HER SISTER… WELL, WAS DATING HER SISTER. RONA ALWAYS LIKE MY BROTHER. NOT EVER MENTIONING THIS TO HER SISTER. COULD YOU HAVE IMAGINED. WELL IT WAS JUST THAT.
MY BROTHER DIDN’T DATE HER SISTER FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. BUT, THEY ALWAYS STAYED IN TOUCH WITH EACH OTHER. THEY GREW UP IN THE SAME TOWN, A POPULAR BEACH TOWN. HER PARENTS AND FAMILY CAME FROM WEALTH. OURS OF COURSE CAME FROM MODESS NEEDS, TO SAY THE LEAST.

SO WITH LITTLE BIT OF BACK GROUND ON THIS ROMEO & JULIET STORY.  RONA AND BOBBY-ALWAYS HAD EYES FOR EACH OTHER- IT ONLY TOOK 6 MONTHS BEFORE THEY STARTED TO REALLY LIKE EACH OTHER. THEY WERE HANGING AROUND WITH THE SAME FRIENDS, SAME AREA.
IT WAS A EXCITING TIME THE SUMMER OF 1969, JIMMY HENDRIX, JANICE JOPLIN AND THE VIETNAM WAR. OH LETS NOT FORGET WOODSTOCK AND LED ZEPPELIN.

RONA AND HER FAMILY OWNED AND MANAGED A APARTMENT COMPLEX. THE’RE HOUSE WAS IN THE BACK OF THE PROPERTY, ( ON THE BOARDWALK). THE APARTMENTS WE’RE IN THE FRONT. IT WAS A TWO STORY HOME. I’M TRYING TO PAINT A SIMPLE TIME, BECAUSE IT WAS AND INNOCENT TIME FOR US ALL.

RONA WAS OF ITALIAN AND SCOTTISH dissent. SUCH BEAUTIFUL SKIN ( OLIVE ). SHE WAS VERY THIN, IN ALL THE RIGHT PLACES-( I’M TALKING WHEN SHE WAS OLDER OF COURSE). BROWN HAIR AND BROWN EYES. MY BROTHER ( BOBBY ) ON THE OTHER HAND WAS A BLONDE HAIRED AND GREENED KID. BECAUSE THEY WE’RE JUST KIDS,. THEY WE’RE SO TOTALLY DIFFERENT, BUT SO MUCH INLOVE…

Love letters ( Romeo & Juliet )

   Last week came with a surprise,
As we we're getting ready for our garage sale, my son brought down a box. I've seen this box before. As I opened this box and started to go through it, I notice something familiar. A small white bag filled with envelopes. I quick grab the knotted handle, ( you know when you tie the ends together ).

Well, I just could NOT wait to see what was inside, I ripped the bag open with such strenght. There they were, THE LETTERs, The LOVE LETTERs, from my late brother and his precious girl friend.
With that being said, with such anticipation I just wanted to sit right there and start to read them ALL.

My son ( Shawn ) said Mom!, come-on. We have work here. Dang I wanted to forget the Garage Sale all together, so I could just sit down and READ. I waited until that evening to open them up. and boy did I ever open them up and started to read...

One -by- One, I read. I must of read 5 or 6 before I stopped. Because I noticed that, she would write one, and he would write one,because the date on the stamps, they were dated the same day. So, i wanted to get them in order ( by the date they were sent ). So I put them in order and placed them back in the bag. 

From time to time I will be reading the letters and typing them here.

They were just like them

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Recipes (Photo credit: pirate johnny)New page to my blog: Renal Recipes  >>>>>>>

My Many Hats

Often I ‘ve written about my Children's book. Not mentioning my other hats that I have and do wear.

Well, I Will be added from time to time my many hats ( that is the blogs title – Wears Many Hats ).

So here is one hat that I have worn- A Renal-/Dietitian/Diabetes/ Heart-problems, ( whew) now that is a sentence and a half.

I became my fathers mainstay for all of his meals and diet. He had to have a well balance diet-So, I will help anyone out there with diet needs, and what to watch for-

Regarding Renal failure-etc, and how to help with Great Meals that they can enjoy- and Delicious. So just bare with me. I will help by posting a meal a week with all the nutrition FACTS.




Artichoke Dip    By dietitian Arlene from California

Portions: 10 Serving size: 2 tablespoons

Ingredients

• 1 cup frozen artichoke hearts
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese
• 1 large garlic clove, crushed
• 2 teaspoons hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese

 

• 1/2 vegetable, medium potassium
• 2 fat

Helpful hints

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 375º F.
2. Place artichoke hearts in a saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 6 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
3. Chop artichoke hearts.
4. In a medium bowl combine mayonnaise, sour cream, cream cheese, hot sauce and garlic. Transfer mixture to a baking dish.
5. Top with parmesan cheese. Place in oven and bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly on top.

Renal and renal diabetic food choices

• If canned or jarred artichokes in water are used instead of frozen, look for the lowest sodium brand. Rinse well to help reduce sodium.
• Try this dip on toasted slices of baguette, crisp celery or with your favorite low-sodium crackers.
• Tabasco© sauce is one of the lowest sodium hot pepper sauces

Nutrients per serving                                                                                             

Nutrients per serving

• Calories 119
• Protein 2 g
• Carbohydrates 3 g
• Fat 11 g
• Cholesterol 16 mg
• Sodium 106 mg
• Potassium 99 mg
• Phosphorus 36 mg
• Calcium 29 mg
• Fiber 1.2 g

Image via WikipediaHi Everyone,

Thank you for following me on my writing.
We'll it's  been 2 months I Still, haven't heard anything from the publisher ( sigh). In their disclosure, it states, it could take up to 6 Months! to hear back from them... Okay, still wanted to hear anything by now,( you know what I mean). I'm not one whom likes to wait.
 I do have a lot of patience with LIFE.

SPEAKING OF LIFE,

It can be so WONDERFUL, Like some of you that have followed me know that recently I, loss my Dearly Beloved ( Sigh), I'm learning to walk, then I will LEARN to Fly- It is all been
 ( I just can't describe it). HARD AS HELL...

Now there I said it.  I know maybe this isn't a  real healthy way of dealing with this, but I pretend that it is all a Dream, a bad dream and, I am just putting one foot in front of the other. I mean it I watch my foot steps. I often talk to my beloved. I constantly ask how ya doing. I always tell him, miss ya like Hell, and you know you didn't have to leave US.

I was on a Social Network today, I  went to a friends site that I haven't seen in a long time.   I saw so many pictures of my Husbands friends that he grew up with. It touched my heart dearly.

So it got me thinking... ( Scary thought), I have My late brothers LOVE LETTERS from his girl friend and himself. Everyday they wrote a letter to each other, The stamps were only 5 cents, wow can you even amagine, Plus check this out. Remember the LOVE IS cartoon from The Los Angeles Times. Well, my bro's girl friend cut it out everyday and put it in the letter's.

He had them on his wall for the longest time. I really need to find them. The early 70's was the time, the music was simple, but had such meaning. If anyone out there, you know what that was all about.

So looking forward to hearing from you

Merry Christmas

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Merry Christmas to everyone, God Bless

Friday, October 28, 2011 Prosperity I expect my good and claim it now. Expectancy is confidently knowing that something good is unfolding and anticipating its arrival. I have heard the promise: "It is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom." God is my Source. There is no lack in the kingdom and nothing is beyond the goodness of God. I claim prosperity in all aspects of my life. I see its evidence in a breathtaking sunset, an unexpected bonus and the gentle forgiveness that renews a lost friendship. The more I look, the more I see good unfolding. While others may speak of gloom and lack in the world, I expect the abundance of Spirit. With faith, I expect my good and claim it now. Is not my house like this with God? …Will he not cause to prosper all my help and my desire?--2 Samuel 23:5

Editor

Image via WikipediaI am so thrilled once again to hear from my Editor. She has worked on my children’s story NOW, for the INFAMOUS “QUERY" LETTER”

Yikes, no, not really; as you read below she is an kindred spirit. So blessed she came into my life- Like I have stated the lord works in mysterious ways and this is differently one of them.

Cindy
I will watch for it to come "over the wire" from 2nd Draft. :-)
I am so sorry to hear about your husband--I lost mine several years ago to cancer so I totally understand where you are coming from.

 I too find inspiration by helping others in the same situation he was in. I have a little papillon who is a wonderful therapy dog. We make weekly visits to the local cancer treatment facility and just spend time with those going through chemo.

 He is especially good interacting with children and we also participate in a program especially for kids with cancer.

I think you have an admirable dream to share with young readers.
I look forward to working with you again.

Re-Cap

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Hi Again,

So glad to have my blog, and to follow other blogs. I have learned so much from blogging and sharing insights. All the wonderful words on a page. So many  places, they all can’t fit on my blog page. So..I have placed them on my Dashboard. What an inspiration and clever ideas, and books, and so on. 

I have posted in the past about how one’s life changes, Ideas-People-Taste- and what we believe. Or should I say, what I have come to believe. For instance, Neighbors, what makes a Neighbor... funny word isn't it? I think so. Like when we come home from work and meet them in the driveway, or let’s say lord forbid... I NEED A CUP OF SUGAR- OR EGG- CUP OF MILK.etc. Remember back in the day we used to do such things.  They we're our mini mart, and we were theirs.  Now, we just jump in our cars and off we go. I do miss the times. ( being neighborly).

We didn't even think a thing about it, (now did we). Let’s think about this for a minute. Okay, life has changed, hmmm. Yes it has. We are all in such a hurry, go here go there. Man, this made me think about our today again. A pick up game in the street, Not to mention- Dodge ball- and drum roll please…… my favorite thing of all times, DING DONG DITCH. So much fun, Okay back to my sweet neighbor.  

Neighbors of today a nod and a wave. ( am I right?). Well last week MY neighbor so to speak, caught me out in the street as I was leaving in my car,  flagged me down with a hand wave, I wanted to thank him any way for trimming my hedges, I’ve told him he could use our lawnmower any time he need. He stuck his arm and head in, and said, “I haven't seen you in a while”. He knows about my beloved husband and how busy we all have become. He  spoke with my husband often. I had no idea he had become so close to him. Our beloved was so worried about his family that he had confided in him and another close friend. I was so Glad that he could open up with them. Just to release some anxieties, so to speak. So that today I can hear as his voice continues, in someone else. Funny how things are. So beautiful.

As he was speaking I noticed his shirt, (IT had a LLS logo on it) Leukemia, Lymphoma Society on the sleeve. I pointed to his shirt and said Hello, I didn’t know?. And who do you know that has been touched my this. I must have had a weird look on my face. Because he touched my hand and said “Brad was my neighbor” with this a huge sigh. I almost started to cry. It touched my heart so very much. Wow, and this is our neighbor of today. 

Well it didn’t stop there, he continued to talk to me about LIGHT THE NIGHT. This is LLS big fund raiser of the year, they have many. Which I’m told they are one of the biggest cancer research  fund raiser’s. However, he asked me if we went last month. I said “of course wouldn’t have missed it”. He stated he went and there are many other fund raisers he has joined in the fight with cancer since his neighbor 

He had mentioned that he has done Regalia, for young women in the area, not to mention, Next year there is going to be regalia on our lake. I was so excited. I mention to him, how, when, and the time is this all going to take place. He proceeds with all the details, so, “I asked him if it would be alright to launch my children’s Book there and have a huge fund raiser for LLS. This cuts things close; I hope I can me such a deadline.

Now our friend and family are joining in the fight together- his and ours against Cancer- PLEASE lend your time and hand to a friend and neighbor. It has a ripple effect- I am so glad him and his family haved moved next door- Shhh ( I think we are going to become good and maybe possibly GREAT Friends). Isn't this just the way the times can still be- Oh and by the way Do you have a Cup of Sugar

Editor

A lot of Changes in my life recently, thank everyone for following and sending emails.

Finding balance and a new life...

Well... I had my second editing done. On my children's book, Nail biting and nerve racking waiting for the response. The wait is over, she (Terri), sent it via email."I' think my book is great. However, wonderful words of advice. Quoting Terri,

"You have wonderful concepts here, a first book to introduce young children to the benevolence of God. Smiling

A most unique idea that would make a wonderful picture book". Okay that's the good part, here is the edit. What?," you didn't think that I was going to keep this from you"?. ( just keeping it real ).

Always nice to get unbiased opinion, don't you think. As Terri edited, it was a little vague,  did i here this somewhere else? hum I think so- better hede the warning. I NEED TO GO BIG OR GO HOME...  

CHILDREN WANT ADVENTURE, EXCITMENT, loud-words  So,  I have some writing to do.

This has been such an wonderful adventure. I kept thinking  the illustrations can  due a lot of the story, not to mention having a great concept ( Terri ), It needs WORDS, and more WORDS. Great, I can deliver.

Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you.

~Maori proverb

Inner Peace

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Today as I opened my email, i( ALWAYS LOOK FOR ), THE DAILY wORD.

It is always such a welcoming delight. To brighten up ones day. Thank you and god bless. I often write my own words on my blog, But I always who ever time and space for the daily word here.

 My blog is dedicated to god, myself and all that I can do to give back. trying to find my way right now.

 sometimes we don't have to make a big impact, right now, today.

 I have my blog to write and have a nice landing for whomever wants to read and relax , listen to the music- or just look at my blog. god bless and have a wonderful day 

Inner Peace

In the silence, my heart and mind are centered in God.

The silence is a period of meditation during which my thoughts are withdrawn from the external world and concentrated upon the inner truths of God. The indwelling presence of God is the very essence of the silence. As I meditate, I sense God's presence as stillness. My mind is quiet.
If I have been experiencing unsettledness in my life, I devote time today to silent prayer. In the silence, I invite compassion, wisdom and grace into my heart and mind. I step fully into the kingdom of God within me. Centered in the power of God, I gather strength and clarity.
By choosing to go within rather than react, I experience the peace of God. From this space of peace, I respond to life with love.

The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness.--Galatians 5:22

First Steps

First Steps

Ready to take on this day, I claim the abundant life I was created to live!

Children taking their first steps teach us an important lesson: With confidence, drive and a strong desire to walk, these little ones push past their comfort zone and move forward.
I know that as a child of God, I can tap into my own adventurous nature and determination to do whatever is before me this day. I might be taking my first steps in physical or emotional recovery. I might be beginning a new relationship or renewing a previous one. I can do anything I set my heart on.
As I search my soul, I know that God provides me with whatever is needed to step forward. I confidently take on any challenge or adventure that leads me to claim the abundant life I was created to live. So very grateful to ones family and friends... They have inspired me in so many ways. Being still and listening to Gods voice. Peace-Calm and stay in Harmony.

God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance.--2 Corinthians 9:8

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GUIDANCE

The wisdom of God lives within me.

As a child, I saw life from a perspective of innocence and naiveté. With age, education and experience, I gained wisdom. Some of the things I know now I couldn't possibly have understood as a child. Some of my wisdom, however, has been gained not by experience, but by tapping into a greater source of wisdom within me, the wisdom of God.
Just as plants know how and when to push through the soil toward the sun, just as birds know to migrate hundreds of miles to their nesting grounds, I, too, have an inner wisdom. Closing my eyes to the distractions of the outer world, I find direction when I feel lost, inspiration when I am ready to hear, and a closeness to God as I open my heart. The wisdom of God lives within me.

For the Lord gives wisdom.--Proverbs 2:6