Plans

What's the saying, "Man plans and God laughs".  To make certain I had that correct I, of course, googled.  “Mann Tracht, Un Gott Lacht” is an old Yiddish adage.  To the end that I have spent the last month or so planning what I am calling a girls trip, I do hope God and the universe are smiling, not laughing.  The trip is to visit some of the friends I made during the 38+ years we lived in Missouri.  The trip will last from May 19 through May 29 or 30.  The final date depends on how worn out from driving I find myself on May 29.

Unless God and/or the universe decide on different plans this is a sort of list of when, with whom, and where:

• May 19, drive to Fayetteville, AR.  Overnight at Riley's apartment.
• May 20, drive to Aurora, MO.  Two nights, 20 and 21, at Donna Rea's.
• Visit with Donna Rea on 20th
• Visit with JoAnna on May 21st
• May 22, drive to Springfield, MO.  Two nights, 22 and 23 at Hampton Inn
• 22 nd, 
• Lunch with Pre Production crew from 20+ years at Litton
• Check into hotel
• Dinner with Mickey, Ernie, and Pam
• 23 rd
• Coffee with Bob Cole
• Open time for visit with maybe Sharon Freidhoffman
• Coffee with Mendy Rutledge.
• May 24, Move to Kathy's home for nights of 24 and 25
• 24
• Lunch with some of sorority friends
• Time with friends
• 25
• Lunch with Charles and Brenda
• Dinner with Sorority sisters
• May 26, Back to Aurora overnight
• 26
• Lunch with Judy
• Sleep at Feers
• May 27, Drive to Suzie's
• May 28, Take Suzie to doctor appointment
• May 29 or 30 head back home

Now I am just tired thinking about it all.  I actually have spent quite a bit of today texting, emailing, and phoning folks confirming all the plans.  Still a few that are a bit loose.  I suppose having a few hours to just relax would be pretty good for the old body.

Since there was not enough going on I decided the grandsons needed some cinnamon rolls.  From scratch.  Cause that is how I roll some days.

Peace,

Janice

Slip Slidin' Away

Paul Simon performed the classic "Slip Slidin' Away" on The Late Show on May 13.  Tonight I listened to the recording of the 82 year old singing the song.  While looking up the lyrics I came across his original release of the song in 1977-78 time frame.  Listening to the voice of the 82 and 30 Simon was as expected.  Simon can certainly still sing better than most humans.  There was beauty in both versions.  With the meaning within the lyrics of the song I might appreciate the 82 year old voice the best.

While texting with a friend this morning I noted I was feeling uglier than usual.  The reason?  In order to attempt to stay limber I place/throw my legs one at a time on the bathroom counter top.  Then I apply the body cream required to avoid alligator skin.  Today I noticed the reflection of my legs in the mirror.  The angle allowed me to see the awful amount of spider veins on the sides and back of my right leg.  Even around my ankle.  Ugly.  

The spider veins are not all new.  Some I have had since my early teen years.  The past couple of decades have been brutal with the increase of the veins.  It seems the slightest bump results in a new cluster.  Years ago our oldest grandson was sitting in my lap.  I was wearing shorts.  He was examining my legs.  In his innocence he asked, "Grandma, why are your legs cracked?"  I just laughed and gave him some silly answer.  He will be 23 this year.

Yes, life is definitely slip slidin' away.  Spider veins, varicose veins, and my long gone middle age.  The years are sliding away with increasing speed.  But, there is still life to be lived.  Grandkids to enjoy.  And love to be had.

Take care out there,

Janice