My friend Jennie Carpenter gave me this idea. It’s all her
brilliance. My recap of 2013.
- At noon on New Year’s Day, my daughter had been married for about 24 hours.
- I began a project: “365 Days of Gratitude” to post on Facebook.
- It was 72 degrees here one day in January. Two days later, it was 10. TEN degrees!
- I had my first helping of kale in January.
- I fell asleep during the Super Bowl and never knew who won for three or four days.
- I turned 70 for the first time.
- I started writing my first full-length novel. A romance novel, despite my age and gender.
- 2013 was the Chinese Year of the Snake. 2014 is the Year of the Horse.
- Our church baptized 17 people one Sunday. Lots of praisin’ the Lord, movin’ and shakin’. Know what I mean?
- We made a down payment on a house. We got our money back. Bad house, after all.
- Our friend, Bob Sewell passed away in Dallas. (#1)
- I make our own Almond Butter.
- I always eat Ice Cream for Breakfast on March 20. Please join me. I’ll explain later.
- Two sisters-in-law and an aunt came to visit. No reason. They’re from FL and MS. “Girls Night Out” for four days.
- I went way too many days without writing in my diary. What’s up with that?
- I have a collection of coffee mugs from 35 states. Only 15 more states to visit.
- A teenager asked for my autograph, just because I write. I asked for her autograph, just because she wants to become a writer. I keep it in one of my diary books.
- April is Autism Awareness Month. Please help us find the missing piece.
- I like Greek food; Persian (Iranian) food, Mexican food, Chinese food, American food, Middle Eastern food, Holy Land food, Japanese food, Thai food, Italian food—just to name a few.
- I watched the movie, “The Lone Ranger,” in a theater (think Johnny Depp).
- Our great friend Bud passed away in Arkansas. (#2)
- We joined two “fellowship” groups in our church. One is music only; the other is a book study. Both are fun and the people are great!
- I like personal mail. Personal letters. Haven’t had one in awhile. Need my address?
- I watch “The Red Green Show” on PBS as often as I can.
- Our neighbor died in her sleep. (#3) She used to babysit our dog.
- The 4tha July is my favorite holiday.
- Everybody should have a fast, fast car! Or a Harley. Or both. And a pickup.
- I love kids. All ages.
- My barber, Dave, retired. He let me be the 3rd from last customer on his retirement day.
- Three super friends read (parts of) my novel manuscript and sent back input and encouragement.
- Every 5th Sunday of the month, teenagers are the greeters at our church. They let me be in charge. I guess I’m just a kid at heart.
- Marcie and I attended my nephew’s funeral in Colorado. He died in Afghanistan. (#4)
- After a two-year absence (not my choice), I started blogging again. Yee-haw!
- I hydroplaned off the freeway at 60 mph. I was almost #5. Angels, for sure.
- I wear colored T-shirts for underwear. I like red ones best. Or bright yellow. Or orange…
- I got to spend almost an hour with Angela Hunt, renown Christian author. She’s an angel.
- I never missed a writers’ meeting this year. I missed a couple of critique groups, though.
- Gloria and I celebrated our 50th Wedding Anniversary with friends and family. Fun, food, fellowship, fotos and frolic. Scroll down to the previous post to read all about it.
- Our grandson lived with us for three months, then took a gamble and moved to Las Vegas.
- I got a Chinese fortune cookie that says, “You have a charming way with words and should write a book.” I saved that one and put it my diary book.
- Yankee Stadium is a special place and I want to go there. Who’s with me?
- Mariano Rivera pitched his last game for the New York Yankees. He is a class act. (I wanted him to be Number 42 here.)
- Peppermint Ice Cream is a Christmas tradition at my house. Come on over!
- Sometimes I wish I was a famous photographer. And artist. And graphics designer.
- I dream of walking across the United States. I want to. It will only take 16 months.
- I walked about 450 miles this year. In the mall during cold weather days; outside, otherwise. Two years ago I walked over 1200 miles all year. In all kinds of weather.
- Church/Mass on Christmas Eve seems only natural.
- At our Christmas Eve service, Miss Laurel sang the best version of “O Holy Night,” I ever heard in my entire life. Thrilling and goose-bumpy. Like an angel. I told her so.
- We opened gifts at my daughter’s house this Christmas Eve. Family matters.
- I crave In-and-Out Burgers. Or Smashburgers. Or What-a-Burgers. Even Jack in the Box burgers. Wanna welcome the new year with me?
- I’m getting set up to do this again next year. Stay tuned. Wait here for me.
- I’m a jenius. So is Jennie. The only two in the world.
Thank you, Jennie, for your post. You’re an inspiration. You’re a delightful writer. You’re a special
friend to so many people. Angels watch over you, don’t they?
8 comments:
I love it! I'm glad God's angels are here doing his good work! I'm going to copy you and do it next year too!
I may have to counter that last one, as I know several, including me.
I love #13.
I like it a lot! You forgot to write: my grandson' smile relay was 2nd fastest in the state of Texas for 2 weeks! Until some group of kids from Midland beat them out!
Not SMILE RELAY (that would be funny).....MILE relay!
Happy New Year, Paul! I hope you don't have to attend any funerals in 2014!!!
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