Monday Coffee Talk

We didn’t do too much last week; we really are homebodies at heart. Sometimes a quiet week is its own kind of blessing.

One day we drove over to CVS to pick up a prescription, then took the long way around through Lomax, the little community where Mr. D grew up. Now our granddaughter lives there, along with Mr. D’s brother, so it always feels familiar and comforting to pass through.

From there we made our way back toward town, wandering through a few residential areas just to be sure everything looked the same. Lol—we have to keep up with any changes. We noticed quite a few new homes going up, which was nice to see.

We kept driving and ended up in Shoreacres, passing the Yacht Club and then easing down Miramar, the road that skirts Sylvan Bay. The homes along that stretch are so beautiful, each one with its own charm. It’s a lovely little drive.

On the way home we passed Fischer’s Hardware, and of course we had to stop and admire the new plants they keep out front. So many pretty choices, yet somehow we came home empty‑handed. Maybe next time.

I’ve started a new diamond art project and cracked open a new book, so that’s what I’ll be working on this week. A little creativity, a little reading, and plenty of quiet moments—just the way I like it.

The following I wrote back in March and just didn't get it posted:

Our grand daughter Maegan has several wild bunnies living on or near their little farm. One momma picked her jasmine plant to have her babies. It gave Maegan quite a fright when watering a few days ago one jumped out, she didn't know they were there. She put baby back in her nest, and momma came quick to check on her squealing babies.

Back to today:

They've sure grown since March!  I love their coloring, they are pretty little bunnies!

Baby News:

Just a few more weeks until precious Adeline Jane will present herself 

Grandson Travis and his lovely wife Savannah are having their first child, which will also be the first grandchild for both sides of their family. Needless to say, excitement is in the air!  As for Mr D and I, this will be our 11th great grand.

Patience doesn’t come naturally. The Holy Spirit strengthens our resolve to endure without complaint. After all, God is slow only from a human standpoint. From a divine, eternal perspective, He’s always working at the perfect speed.

Charles Stanley

Until the Next Time

  

Saturday 9: Drive My Car (1965)

Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.

 

1)   Who would you allow, without hesitation, to drive your car?

All three of my girls.

2)   When you're riding in the backseat, do you use your seatbelt?

Yes

3)   In this song, a young girl tells her boyfriend she wants to be a movie star. What were your aspirations when you were in your late teens/early 20's? Did you realize them?

After meeting Mr D, I just wanted to be with him, have a family and live a good life.  Which we did!  There were a lot of bumps along the way, but we managed to overcome.

4) The song was reportedly inspired in part by the relationship between popular British singer Cilla Black and her future husband. Cilla wanted him on the record label's payroll, so he became her road manager and driver. Have you ever worked for, or with, someone with whom you were romantically involved?

Several years after I retired from the bank, I took a part time job working at the office of a storage facility.  As life had it, I eventually became the manager and part time became full time.  After Mr D retired, he would come help out in the afternoons, I was also able to hire two of my grandsons for special jobs that needed to be taken care of around the property.  We had fun!

4)   Although this Beatles song is credited to Lennon-McCartney, it was written mostly by Paul. He recalls showing up at John Lennon's house with the tune ready to go, and lyrics they both agreed were "crap." John gave Paul the car theme, and he took it from there. When has someone recently helped you out of a jam?

I was in a real jam when I fell and broke my hip and couldn’t get up!  Thanks to the paramedics, they came and took over the situation and got me to the hospital.

5)   Paul also handles the lead vocals. When you hear a Beatles record, can you tell which band member is singing lead?

For the most part, no.

7) When it was first released, this record got a lot of attention for the intricate guitar work by Paul and George Harrison. It's got a lot of percussion on it, too, including cowbell and tambourine. Have you ever played either cowbell or tambourine? (Do you think it sounds like fun?)

No, I haven't and yes, it does sound like fun!

8) Lava lamps were already popular in England but they weren't introduced to the United States until 1965. Today Walmart carries more than 20 different lava lamps. Have you ever owned one?

I’m really stumped, It seems the girls had one when they were in their teens. 

9) Random question: Do you have a recurring dream?

No, but I do dream about the same people a lot.

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Happy Saturday Nine

 

Until Next Time