It’s “Hey Rene J” Today!

Remember that song by Leslie Gore? That is what greeted me upon arrival into the waking world. At least I had the opportunity to waken, which meant I slept at some point. I wasn’t necessarily feeling that joyful tune as I am still groggy, waiting for the miracle of caffeine to perform.

However, it seems the joy I have whenever I play that “Hallelujah” rendition is sparking all sorts of other happy tunes. Why else would Leslie show up this morning? (I didn’t even know what she looked like.)

This won’t embed – probably too old or “exclusive” rights? Anyway, this is what Leslie looked like, and you can always find her cheerful voice on Utube if you want to do further research. If you want to do further research, perhaps you need more to do in your day? Like me, apparently! Let’s hope this ear worm leaves soon.

Dining at the Village Inn with the family, my son shared this hysterical Utube recording. I couldn’t stop laughing! If you’ve ever had the privilege of singing the “Hallelujah Chorus,” you can only imagine the faces of the choir on this one! I hope you can listen to it. It’s short. If not, google “Disastrous moments for the organist on the “Hallelujah Chorus.”

It reminds me of something I could quite easily do!

Oh, texting with my sibs on Tuesday because I missed them. My brother reminded me that I’d be seeing him soon at his daughter’s wedding and, “it will be a hoot!”

Well, I responded, “Yes. I need a hoot! Darn. I don’t have an owl emoji.” (We are literary giants in the world of texting.)

That very afternoon I received a lovely note in the mail from a friend, known as “Panita” in the Pinterest world. On the front was a beautiful photo of an owl taken in Platt Park. My “hoot.”

No coincidences.

If you sincerely changed every password as often as one should, I do believe you could spend a good ten hours doing so. To remember them or where you inscribed them, is the first challenge. To think of something to fit the parameters without repeating yourself from “two passwords ago,” is another. And finally, to actually care about your passwords is the biggest hurdle.

It kinda sorta feels like a password-changing day. Stagnation may have set in with the gray May. Maybe I’ll download a new app so that I can create a new password?

Yes, I was securing the nursery for the new arrivals. No, not chatting grandchild, hummingbirds!

I was gazing out the window when I noticed the patches – plural this year – of Indian Paintbrush, Mother Nature’s hummingbird food. Thank goodness we had caution tape remaining from last year’s parking needs in the yard. I roped off a section so that NO ONE would mow over the growth. And I’m getting rid of my third attempt at a feeder, as apparently they prefer the plants. (It’s the same problem I have with the birdbath. The sun overheats the water and the nectar in the feeder – no one wants a hot drink to slake their thirst.)

So, I’m ready for the new arrival. (And I’ll be ready for our grandchild when she arrives!)

My daughter sent me this one.

I guess we could resemble that comment. I’ve always considered expiration dates suggestions rather than hard and fast rules. (The exception being when they being to look or smell like science projects.) Right now the fridge is pretty darn empty as the grocery guy is on hiatus and I’m managing to deplete the current store of consumables in the pantry and freezer, thus avoiding the grocery aisles.

A subtle reminder – we all become our parents in some fashion. You will have expired salad dressing one day. Oh, and it’s nice to be missed, even if it’s via a condiment.

Seriously? I know I said I never have a writing utensil in my purse when I need one, so I was diligent in procuring one before I went on my mini-vacation last week. I even co-opted a pen from the hotel. I think I was supposed to have it. They offered a few in a lovely vessel, sporting the name of the hotel. Thus, I returned home last week with two pens in my satchel.

Yesterday, a mere four days later, I needed a writing utensil, supplied with ink, for the endorsement of a check I was depositing. ??? To where did the two pens I had less than a week ago flee? It is a quirk of science. I cannot keep a pen in my galaxy. I used to have one in the side pocket of my car, also. It no longer resides there. And yet….I have a stash of rainbow-colored Bic Crystal Gel pens exactly where I placed them.

No, you will not find a writing utensil in my purse. Just an empty jewelry box, paper straw, slightly used tissues, and a two-week-old shopping list. Let’s see if I can get a pen in there today. I’ll have to squeeze that goal into my active day.

When the delicate pear tree blossoms fall on the snow which arrived overnight Mid-May. That’s the definition of “snow on snow.”

As I don my boots and winter gear yet again, I do hope I have a more vibrant day than yesterday, where the zenith was my desperate attempt to mix things up a bit. I exited a store going through the entrance, causing the woman taking count and directing traffic to chastise me. At least I gave her a purpose for a brief moment, so I didn’t feel too plucky.

Today? Oh, I’ll finish another sewing project, chat with the dog, and plan my next get-away. Still livin’ large!

Children everywhere rejoiced as the weather was not particularly pleasant yesterday. No yard work for Mother’s Day! No pine needle raking, patio furniture moving, mowing, weeding, tree trimming or deck cleaning. (We know how to have fun!) In fact, with snow predicted, probably nothing until next weekend.

Oh, we could have done it all anyway, as it wasn’t raining and wasn’t that chilly until later in the day. However, I was treated to breakfast and a winning game of Scrabble with my family. A perfect substitution. The yard will wait.

Saturday mornings were meant for cartoons – until your parents kicked you outside to get some fresh air and exercise. That’s what this meme jogged in my memory. Thanks to my daughter, I am laughing to myself at this truism. (Disclaimer: I didn’t have to kick her off but rather her brother. And look where it got me? A son with a Masters in Engineering and my personal tech support!)