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Birds, Bonding, Cameras, Family, Happiness

Hobbies Part 1

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Is there such a thing as having too many hobbies? I have quite a few. For the most part I hate being bored, simply hate it. Along with that I like to continually learn and improve myself even if is something that is small.

 

My first love is the one I have for books. The feel and smell of one in my hands is one that I continue to enjoy. A good book can take you places that you are not able to visit. A good book helps you forget as your mind is captured by the plot and various characters inside. It is ok to hate one of the people involved it just makes the book more awesome for me. My small problem is I don’t give up my books easily, neither does my husband, so my house soon could become it’s own library.

I am not sure if I can call my birds a hobby or not but they are definitely a love of mine. I have eight and each one has his own distinct and unique personality. Frequently I will take some time to bond with each and every one of them. But I have to make sure I block out enough time. Once I start I am not able to stop until all of them have gotten some mama love. I can’t place favorites on them or at least show it. The way they preen and sing to me is a simple pleasure I wish you all could enjoy. They are fascinating animals and any one who feels they can’t be as awesome as cats and dogs, well they have never been around or owned by one. For that is what it comes down to it, they own me and know it. The time flies as life goes on and my mind clears as they tell me every thing that has gone on since we lasted connected. That for me is pure joy.

Thanks to my husband my love of photography has grown from a simple snap and shoot camera to my digitals. While I am not as experience as my husband is, I am getting there. Due to pawn shops and layaways I have accumulated quite a few. This is a nice time for my husband and I to be together and enjoy a common love. The hours fly by as I try to work on this craft. To get just the right picture that one can be proud of is another simple pleasure that can last for days. It may take me endless shots to get the perfect one but it is worth it.

 

To be continued…

Family, memories, Trip

Recess x2

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I’m shipping back to Maine for a few weeks. It is time I go back and check on my mom to see how she is doing since the funeral. The family is staying behind due to school and work. So giving the blog a small break until I get back.

You all take care of yourselves while I am gone.

P.S. The picture is of Mt Katahdin, it was taken on my last visit to Maine in June of 2012

anniversary, Family, Golden Years

Happy Anniversary Baby

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This weekend is my 23rd wedding anniversary. My husband and I met while in college all those years ago. Let’s just say he has seen my face a lot. Going into a marriage you take the good you take the bad you take it all in. Just like the theme song to “Facts of Life” says.

There has been a lot of ups and equally a lot of downs. He has stuck through my craziness and all my illnesses which were not present when we were married.

And still he is there with me as we continue to forge ahead together. I am blessed, truly incredible blessed. I am grateful for my husband even if it is not always said or shown.

The little things matter people. When he opens the door for me that still makes me go awe how sweet. The time he rubs my head and calls me his term of endearment which is scrawny weasel which to most people might sound odd. But to me it says he loves me.

I read about the high rate of divorce that is present in today’s society. It is easy to get married and then get it dissolved just like one goes through a drive through window. When I see the statistics it makes me more appreciative of what I have in my marriage. It is not easy, it takes work. But the payoffs is priceless.

Happy Anniversary to my husband.