Hmmmm.......I realized this morning that I actually forgot to mention yesterday that May 6th was the day in 2005 that I wrote my very first post on this HowserHouse blog......asking at that time, what in the hell was I doing writing a blog?!!!!!!!!! And.....hahaha, you know.....I still wonder that same thing exactly four years later. As I hit a few months and without any focus yesterday, I dropped in on a few days here and there on the blog.....just to see what I had written over these four years.....and to see how the evolution of this blog has progressed. I sometimes think that I get caught up with such mundane things in my Life on here....things that I cannot in my wildest imagination understand why anyone would want to continue reading this, day after day after day. And yet.......now that I have a Site Meter on here, I can see the name of the town/city and state or country from where the server is located for those who do read this blog.....and almost invariably, the same towns appear each night/day on the site meter. WHY?????? What is it that draws people in......in to the Life of someone that in most cases they have never met face to face......someone that they may never meet.
And in regards to the last statement above.......I must confess that the 1st Lady has NEVER in four years read one post on this blog!!!!!!!!!!! I think she is worried that she will be embarrassed by seeing what I have written....hahaha!!!
On the other hand......I have rver's who read this blog and go out of their way in their travels to locate me and introduce themselves!!!! THAT is just amazing.....and makes me feel good about this blog! I can remember an incident 2-3 years ago when the 1st Lady, Dr. Jeni, and her two children and myself were all in an rv park on the panhandle of Florida. I was finishing up grillind some meat for dinner and decided to walk down to the pool where Dr. Jeni and girls were swimming.....to let them know that it was time to eat. When I got there, I yelled "Jeni!!!....Let's eat!!".....and suddenly a man jumped out of his chaise lounge beside the pool and came right over to me and said, "Is that DR. Jeni??" And...."Do you drink Fr. Roast coffee in the morning and take dark red medicine in the eveings??" I think my jaw dropped to the lowest part of my sagging hulk......and I answered in the affirmative. He then proceeded to tell me that he had read on my blog that we would be at this RV Park.....and so as he traveled from southern Florida to Houston, TX....he made plans to stop in at this park just so he could meet me!!!!!!!!! WOW......and to this day I am still a bit overwhelmed that he actually did do that!!!!!
And...that is just one little story......there are many, many more about those who have seen my 5er and immediately come up and introduced themselves, explaining that they have been reading my blog every day for .....well, for some they have been reading almost the entire four years!!!!! As I always say........"My Life is an open book.......just read all about my Life on here."
Sooooo, these four years have gone quickly.....much quicker than I could ever have thought they would....in fact, I would never have believed that I would still be writing this blog in 2009!! WHEW......I'm sure a very wordy S.O.B.!!!!!!!!
Today???? Well, it was absolutely gorgeous when I pulled the sagging hulk of Me out of the bed, pulled open the drapes, and looked out on a wonderful vista: the sun coming up, a bit of haze over the top of our hill, and the newly cut green grass/weeds glistening with the morning wetness from the rain/dew. I opened one of the windows and let that damp, cool (58 degrees) air drift inside.....a great aroma....one that definitely reminds one of Spring. I stood there just enjoying the peace and quiet, the incredible singing of the many, many birds around us, and realized how lucky I am to be living up here on the hill in this house which we have spent a long time remodeling just to accomodate our tastes and style. And......to also realize how fortunate I am to not have to worry about my retirement income during this time of hardship for soooo many who are less fortunate.......and there really are many, many who are having troubles right now. I never go through a day without thinking about this............
It didn't take long until by mid-morning or so, the clouds rolled in, and soon the mist and raindrops returned......AGAIN!!!!! For the most of the day, it was like that....but, by late afternoon, the clouds went away, the sun returned, the temps went up......and soon I found myself grilling a filet mignon, some red peppers, and some mushrooms. Of course, I had to take a couple of doses of my dark red medicine with this meal!!!
After the clean-up......I have spent this evening beginning to get some names of former students from Eldon High School.....as a few of them and myself came up with a super idea: to have a reunion of all of my band students during those 9 years I was the director there, as well as those who were in band after I left them in 1987. Lots of students......lots of names....and lots of work to get all of them contacted once we decide when to get this reunion scheduled and with the many details that must be worked out. I AM EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love staying in contact with ALL of these former students, even though there are some whom I have remained in contact for all of these years, but that is as it always is with friends.....some come and go, while others remain throughout your Life. Anyway..........this should be BIG.....or, I sure hope it will be!!!!!! Soooo, if there are any of you reading this......stay tuned....and get me your email address as well as phone numbers, please!!!
Ahhhhh.....another quiet evening with the 1st Lady still at her mother's home. We talk several times each day....and she will be home after Mother's Day. Dr. Jeni and children are going to join them there for the Mother's Day weekend....and for that I am glad so it will be a special day for the 1st Lady, also!! Sooooo, with the week winding down, and after a great day today.......as always......
LIFE IS JUST REALLY, REALLY GREAT!!!!!.....And, I hope it is for all of you, also!!!!!!
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