Sunday 7-7-2019

Here we are again already with the 4th of July weekend. I had a busy day for the 4th. First was an afternoon cook out with my step daughter and family. It's always awesome to spend time with the grandkids. We had a great time. We both wished her mom was here. Last year at this time she was at home. So after I got home, I went to my niece's for the fireworks show. A few houses away from them every year the people there do a big show. This year wasn't quite as big but the neighborhood was shooting off a lot of fireworks. Plus my brother brought a lot to set off to add to the show. I didn't get as many pictures this time and I didn't hardly any of the ones my brother brought with him. It was all in where I was standing. Anyhoo here's some I did get for your viewing pleasure...

 

Sunday 6-30-2019

Time just keeps on going. I bet you thought I was going to say "Time keeps on slippin' slippin' slippin' into the future." It seems the future is here before we know it. Sort of I guess. I've been thinking a lot about time lately. We all think of different ways to look at where we are at by time. Most on my mind was what was going on a year ago. Stop reading here if you don't want to read a repeat as they say of the last year. A year ago the love of my life was here at home. As it turned out she was only here at home for two months out of a whole year. I think of these things because for over thirty years life was about we. Somewhere that would be a good line for a poem. And time rolls on. Here it is the last day of June. Half of 2019 is gone already. Time is elusive, it truly slips away before you know it. "You will never find time for anything. If you want time you must make it." Charles Buxton
So we look at different times in our lives to define who we are. Our memories. So short is our time here compared to age of the universe around us. We must make the best of it while we can. I'm getting down from my soapbox now. A song from a long time ago....

 

Monday 6-24-2019

Over the weekend I went to a wine festival at a local vineyard. It was a Summer Solstice festival. Along with sampling some wines there was plenty of music. One was Alex Bevan a local celebrity from the Cleveland area. The other two bands I didn't know but they were also great. It was a really good day. For once the weather cooperated and was pleasantly sunny and rain free. I took some pics while I was at it. I'll put one in here of Alex and if I can find a video, a song by Biscuit Miller and the Mix that they played at the festival. A good time was had by all!
Alex Bevan

And a vid by Biscuit Miller..

 
 

Wednesday 6-19-2019

We sail through life
Destination unknown
Never arriving there
Seen all alone
Wind and water
A course will change
Stealing the moments
Sometimes so strange
Sailing
To each his own
Sailing
Life's free zone
6/19/2019 by Greg

Friday 6-7-2019

Lately I haven't felt much like writing. Hopefully some things will come to mind as I tap on the keys. I must say retirement is nice. I've been kind of lazy this week. There's lots to do around here but it feels nice just to go at one's own pace. So for the finale of this blog, a song...

 

Sunday 5-26-2019

It was another pretty busy week. The good thing is I can take a break at anytime. Plus I'll never be late! I went golfing with my brother and nephew this week. The one day we made plans for it was the best day of the week as far as weather goes. I did get a little sunburned, I'll have to remember sunscreen next time. Also was my grandson's birthday. He turned 16. Yes 16! Where does all the time go? Next month his sister will be 20. Time sure blows on by like a flash. It was a nice party for him and I'm really enjoying all the family time now that I'm retired. Here's a pic of the birthday boy....

Till next time...carry on...
 

Monday 5-20-2019

Well I'm posting Monday instead of Sunday. It was a busy week for me. It's ironic but I'm busier now that I'm retired. Makes me wonder how I had time for a job lol. Last week I went to watch my grandson compete in his school track meets. It was pretty awesome. Then Sunday I went to a birthday party for my great niece and nephew. These are the good things about being retired. Being able to spend more time with family. I'm slowly getting things done around the house. Taking my time. So here's a pic from the track meet. Their team did pretty good but was out done by another school who seemed to have the quick silver. Plus on one event my grandson's team for sure would have had victory but the last baton was not passed in the right amount of time given. Still the whole meet was great. It was the first I could get to see since now I had no job to be anywhere but there.....