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Saturday Thoughts 8-6-2025

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I just love this painting. The more I look at it, the more I like it. I can almost hear them playing and singing. I hope it makes YOU smile, too!

This is my dad. His birthday is today. He took pride in the fact that in 1918, the year he was born, it was Labor Day. He thought that was very appropriate. He would have been 107 today. He was super creative, ahead of his time on a lot of things. He ran a one-man advertising agency in Tulsa, Oklahoma, winning advertising awards and local recognition for his radio advertisements. I miss his sarcasm and his great sense of humor.

My cleaning lady came a bit earlier than usual, and I was just getting ready to leave to be out of her way while she cleans. I thanked her for doing such a wonderful job for me, and she totally surprised me by hugging me! I hugged her hard in return. When I came back later she had left these flowers for me!!! I’m already spoiled by having her help, and hugs and flowers are simply priceless. 🤗

We went to see my husband, Harvey, in the nursing home this morning. He looked at us as if we were “invading” or something when we entered. He asked, “What are you doing here?” I replied, “We came to see YOU, of course. Is that all right?” He laid his head in my hand and said, “It’s wonderful.” Then, though we tried to talk to him, he made it clear he wanted to watch TV, so we gave up and left. He isn’t hurting, he knew who we were, and he had something he wanted to do, so that’s all good.

I have too many good things to do this afternoon, so after I finish sharing with you, I’ll get to at least one of them. Have a great day!

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Today my dad would have been 104. I can see him in my mind’s eye and heart, laughing and being thankful he didn’t get to be that old. I wish he could have lived longer, though, to see what a wonderful grandson he has. My dad gave me the priceless gift of a sense of humor, and our son got it, too. When he gets into the ‘zone,’ I literally have to beg him to stop so my stomach will quit hurting from laughing and I can catch my breath.

I let my husband sleep in this morning, trying to do things quietly so he could get some extra rest. I try to do this quite often, but he usually hears me and gets up. This morning he apparently needed the rest, so I just stopped writing this to get him up so he’ll have time to wake up, have a cup of coffee, etc. before it’s time for us to leave for an appointment.

Have a wonderful Tuesday!

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