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| Taken at Farmers' Market Saturday |
I love dahlias, even though when they appear, summer is almost over. Fortunately for me, autumn is my favorite season, because there are plenty of days in summertime when I am hampered by the heat. I've got friends who would turn on their home heat when the temperature turns is right for me. That would be right around 64°F (18°C). Often when I'm hiking along with friends, I'll be pulling off layers while others are still shivering.
Just a hot chick, that's me (that's a joke). When you get to be my age, nobody is categorizing me like that, unless it's a direct link to actual heat. That wasn't always true: back in the day I think I was pretty good looking. You know, though, that doesn't last all that long. While I am still vigorous enough "for my age," now that eighty is in the crosshairs, I need to find gratitude for the little things. And not so little, like my life partner, SG, who has been by my side for more than a quarter century now. How cool is that?
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| SG and me, December 2017 |
This picture was taken on my birthday, at my dear friend Hedi's home, a few years ago. Hedi died suddenly this year at the end of May, and I still miss her but will not forget what a good friend she was to me. It reminds me not ever to take a day of life for granted, and to remember to thank my lucky stars for each day I have with this guy.
I hope that you, dear friends of my heart, will not forget to add gratitude to your daily diet. It sure helps the medicine go down easier.
:-)
A good reminder to us all.
ReplyDeleteThink that's the first time I've seen a picture of SG! Great pic of you both. And you are right, my friend who lost her husband several years ago, keeps reminding me to enjoy each day DH and I have together.
ReplyDeleteThat is a truly lovely photo (and like Rian) I don't think I have ever seen SG before.
ReplyDeleteThank you - and for the reminder.
SG is quite the dude! And I got the joke, you didn 't have to tell me! My own messed up body temp is all over the place.
ReplyDeleteLovely flowers.
ReplyDeleteYou know what? You could play a double for movie star Dee Wallace!! Love that photo of the two of you.
ReplyDeleteAnd the flowers are gorgeous. Wait!!! Don't strip 'til I leave...okay, I'm outta here.
I like it hot and sunny over here, especially since I can easily turn on my air conditioner. I can't handle cold bathrooms. Nice pictures and great attitude!
ReplyDeleteI think I've only seen one other photo of the Smart Guy, and that was when you two were wearing your bank robber I mean covid masks. Anyway, I like this pic of the two of you, DJan you still remind me of Amelia Earhart and SG as your rascal co-pilot :^)
ReplyDeleteWell, "hot chick" it helps to keep thinking young!
ReplyDeleteI am married to a really hot chick. As temperatures cools down, fans are still blowing 24/7.
ReplyDeleteLove the photo of you and smart guy!
ReplyDeleteYep, I'd probably turn on the heat. Guess I am not a "hot chick":)
ReplyDeleteAlways great to see SM. Love the picture of the two of you.
Yes, we must all be grateful, especially for our friends and family.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo, Jan.
ReplyDeleteI still have hot flashes, so hot chick applies for a few minutes every day anyway!
Enjoy every minute!
Thanks. I needed a gratitude reminder right now. I'll go give Tom a hug too.
ReplyDeleteIf you're a hot chick I'm a cool dude. I hate the cold, shivering at that 64 degrees.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry that Hedi died...my sympathy to you...we all need good friends. Gratitude...yes I am thankful for Far Guy even if he irritates me some times:)
ReplyDeleteDear DJan, you've said this so well. Thank you. Peace.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad we get to see your wonderful Smart Guy. You make a beautiful couple DJan. I'm really happy you have such a loving life partner to share your life with.
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