HI again

I should be doing lots of other things but I just wanted to talk a bit. So how was your day?  Mine was quiet as usual. It has been all year, but I am hoping things will get busy around here before too much longer.
I think I have this years Christmas program all finished.  That takes tons of pressure off me.  I didn't used to get worried about my writing, but the older I get the goofier I get. Knowing how old I am I have probably reached my limit of goofy.
Have you noticed that when you try to type on the computer in the late evenings you misspell or reverse letters all the time.  It makes me so mad.  Believe it or not when I graduated from high school.I went to work at J I Case Company in Racine Wisconsin.  I was the fastest  verifier in our office. IF you never had the  opportunity to key punch or verify you have really missed out.  Everyone starts as a key punch operator. That was really the beginning of computers.  My point I was trying to make, when my mind wandered away. Was I was really really good. Sorry if it sounds like I am bragging,which I am I guess, I won all kinds of awards for my speed  and accuracy.  I was put in charge of the verifying group after only  working there
for 3months. And I had never seen those kind of machines before I started. You see I was hired to be one of the big shots secretary.Because of my secretarial skills. MY teacher in business class recommend me, and somehow this man and I clicked,  No now get your mind out of the gutter, I had just turned 17 and he had a daughter that age.  I think if I remember right I worked for him for 3 weeks. One morning the big big bosses came from out of town.  They walked straight into his office and escorted him out..One of the big guys turned to me and  told me to pack up everything that looked personal and take it to the guard. I was so scared. They finally took me into his office and explained That he was an alcoiholic and he had been sending all kinds of weird stuff and of course coming to work drunk.They told that one of the ways they caught up with him was because I had fixed so much of his stuff that he was breaking even and even making a profit
I felt bad, but he came in and we talked. He was demoted and they sent him to rehab.  the job was too stressful for him.We stayed friends until I left Wisconsin ,Now why did I tell you this ? OH yes! I was trying to show you that having parkinsons and getting old combined make typing on  computers very difficult
Do you remember the cartoon where the character said with a Spanish accent"easy for you difficult for me" my mind went wandering again.
well kiddies that's my story for today.Come back some other time and we will talk some more
Until later remember there is someone who loves you more than life itself. Can you take a little time this week even  if ti's a minute/  Just think you could be brushing your teeth. Stop look in the mirror and tell him good morning or if you don't have time for that say thank you,. He'll  get it.

Luv ya  Sass

howdy do How are ALL OF YOU?

I have been finding out things about my health that are making life a bit better now.  I have had surgery and it seems to have taken a lot of my pain away.  I still have all the  fun that goes along with Parkinson's but I can handle it better now.
So what have you been doing/ have you been in the rainy areas?.  I feel so sorry for those poor people.  And the people out west with the mud slides. Good is sure having fun with us isn't he or maybe its\'s the other guy what do you think?
There has been so much going on in the world.  The shootings by these young people I don't understand it. I was watching the news this morning and the parents of the boy who did the shooting the other day said they gave him everything he wanted to try and keep him calm.  He had a fancy car and all those guns.  Just what he needed.  I think I would have put him in some kind of institution.
I don't mean one those fancy places where they have freedom and things I would put him in a mental institution and let him see what kind of life he was going to have.This sounds terrible but, he is probably where he should be. can you imagine living with those demons forever?
And did you hear President Obama say that the US will be coming home for good by the end of the year.  The only thing I worry about is where are these heroes going to work.  Walmart says they will hire thousands.  Thank you Walmart. I just hope those coming home won't think its beneath them to work at Walmart .  We will see.
OK time to think about the next meal.
Have a good week, Remember to say good morning to him.

Luv ya SaSS

Sometimes you just get lucky /and sometimes you don't

Fi you,

Fr st of all let me apologize for not writing lately.  I have been so busy getting the church Christmas play written and now the fun part begins as I choose the players ,  At least this year we won't have to decorate much on the stage.  OH does  anyone know how to build a SUV for the stage? Almost  the entire thing takes place while they are traveling to grandmas house. The people who usually design the set will not be there as their daughter is getting  married.how dare she right?

he other time consuming thing has been getting a book of poems published.  The book is called Just Thoughts by Sharon Dock it's not much but I tried

AS  you can tell I am not using voice recognition today. I am afraid  my computer needs a whole new something.It has a mind of its own. 
I met the most fascinating women while playings Canasta on line this morning. her name is Sandy fun Texas/ Since I have retired I haven't been there but once.  I Miss flying over the roads as your landing . The first time scared me so much.  And you know I"m not scared of anything. one of the first things I noticed about Sandy was her respect for the Lord and those who follow his teaching.  The second thing was her love for children and family.  I just really like her and even if we never talk again I will hold you in my heart  as a friend.
MY friend Judy is due to have surgery soon.  It is a very scary surgery.  If you get a sec Say a little prayer for her please.  She has had a  mighty rough year. Judy we  love you., but you all ready knew that di dn't you.  Love you more.
And I will talk  to you about publishing when you are better OK?

There I got  some stuff taken care of .  I feel better now.


Ihope your week was good and your weekend even better

Church should top it off just right.


Luv ya. Sass




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Strange moods

 I am in a strange mood, and no one wants to play with me.  Just anything silly to make me laugh or at the very least smile.   I am in great need of a smile.  Do you have days like this? I hope so I would hate  to think I have lost it,, but I feel I am having trouble finding it quickly.

A  friend and I went to a Southern Illinois University today and watched the frat and sororities do little skits to introduce their members.  It was very amateur which made it better.  Then we stopped for Mexican food which was really good. and we didn't overeat because they let us share everything from the entree to the dessert. What a good  idea.

I have decided to try to publish some of my work.  I was totally surprised when they told me it was   to cost about $1000.  Somehow I had always thought they paid me.  I don't know what to do. I have called 3  publishing places and while they are interested I think it's more interest in the money than the work. 
I think I have enough poems for a small book.I would love to have that done. So If worse comes to worse I will pay for 5 books maybe unless they change the cost.. IT should be around $500.  I feel guilty since we are on a fixed income. We should use it for something more practical.

The plays I have written I am going to send to the Standard publishing company  I think. They publish the Sunday school books and such for churches so maybe they would be  interested.  I have to learn how to format it and other things I  Imagine.  Can anyone help me with any of this. IF you have published  anything I would certainly appreciate the help.  I wouldn't be able to pay I''m, afraid,

I just thought maybe google could help me. I doubt it though.  \\\

Better get  back to work. I am retyping all the poems and putting them together I hope it helps.


Don't forget church tomorrow. Say a prayer for all who are in pain. There are so many.And thank him if you aren't in pain.

Luv ya Sass

I guess you don 't want to huh?

I am disappointed.but not depressed that no one wanted to write for me.  That's a shame everyone has something to say or write and this is a great opportunity to let it all out.
While I have been quite busy writing the church Christmas play.  I have often told you that when I get a thought I have to jump on it right away or I lose important parts of it. That's a sign of something isn't it.?
Once I started working it only  took two afternoons to finish it.Now I just hope everyone likes it. I try to incorporate lots of humor along with a message..  I like what I came up with this year better some years in the  past/ Now all I have to do is come up with  A  stage that looks like a car. The whole play takes place in the car.
since I Parkinson's one thing I have allowed to indulge in is pedicures and manicures.  Before  became shaky I kept my hands and feet in good shape,  My husband suggested that I do it a few years and it stuck.  For some reason I can picture block afterblock of buildings in Viet Nam called colleges for the art of nails. I wonder how it got started that that particular group of people would excel in that type of career?
I am having trouble writing and keeping my font in line must  be time for bed. So  I will try to find something another day/
 Have a great week.  Luv ua Sass

OH no!

Aug 22nd was my sister's birthday and Aug 21st was her anniversary.  And yes I forgot.  Well, I didn't forget it all together I just put off calling or face booking and then it was too late on the 21st and again on the22nd.  I am so ashamed, 
In my defense which is really no defense at all we had two funerals this weekend.  That should have made me more aware right? right.
Now I need to come up with something unique any suggestions?  We are getting too old to dismiss it. besides i  would love to do something crazy for her.
My other sister's birthday is Sept. 22nd.  So if I come up with something magnificent for the first one I can give the 2nd one the same thing maybe.  Think hard and quick and remember that I am craft challenged so nothing that I have to make. Sounded easy for a second there didn't it?
Thinking back over the last two days it has occur ed to me how much funerals have changed just in the last few years.  Both of the funerals were very very nice.  The music now days is so appropriate and beautiful maybe appropriate isn't the right word. What I mean to say is that it fits the occasion so nicely.And short,  funerals are almost always less than and hour long. I wonder if the families have asked for less time or if those who do funerals have little by little done it..I don't think ministers know the deceased like they used to.  We used to go to the same churches all our lives and so everyone especially the preacher knew our families and has seen us grow up.
It really makes you stop and think so many friends and loved ones have gone home lately. And they are our age, I truly believe that if you look at the ages your parents passed away then that is a good indicator for your longevity.  My husband's mother's side all lived into the 90's.  I keep telling him he will probably live 20 years longer than I will.  I hope he gets married again to someone who loves all the things he does. I have not been very good as a mate to him I never learned to fish, or cook squirrel, or frog legs,or chicken livers, or calves liver..  The one thing I can say though is I have given him two terrific sons. and I have loved him dearly. 
Take a few minutes tonight and think about your married life and how much you depend on each other. Sometimes we forget to appreciate our grumpy old men or our crabby old women..The fun thing to do is just go into the room where he is watching TV. and even if someone else is in the room with him sit down on his lap and whisper in his ear "have I told you lately that I love yo?" He will probably turn red and say get off or something that under regular circumstances would hurt your feelings. But that just means you haven't done it often enough in the past..  SO don't let it upset you just try it again tomorrow night.  and the next  and the next.  he';ll come around,
Gotta go Poppy just sat down in the recliner I need to remind him that he rocks my world.
Luv ya. Sass
Don't forget church tomorrow.
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Can't figure our how to turn it.
Mybig sister isn't she cute and she still is.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dear God

Dear God,
As I sit here this evening I realize how much time I have wasted this summer.  I have let depression and pain rule my life .  Everytime I think I am getting a  handle on it, something triggers something else and down I go again. 
I have decided something must be done I can't go on with these ups and downs So  it's time to take control and get back in the game.
And you see I have all ready made a  big mistake. I am not in control/  You are in control. 
Please help me to remember that.
I want to laugh and smile and giggle
and feel happy why can't I do that anymore?
Another mistake
IF I allow God entrance he will help me
Please help me to rem em Ber that.
I don't  enjoy being around people
I feel like I am not interesting enough that people
would want to be around me either
Another mistake
You have given us the words if we will just say them
It's called the Bible . Don't just read it study it to show
thyself appproved.
Please help me to remember .
I don''t think anyone really knows my fears
I don't have a clue why  I am feeling
this way. 
my biggest mistake .  Prayer is the answer.
It's past time for getting down on my knees
and be quiet.  and listening to what God is
tell;ing me.
Please help me to remember that

God help us in whatever low place  has overtaken us .
bring us to the top again.
SaSS   luv ya.