A few hours with Fuss

Spent a few hours with Fuss.  Fed her carrots.  Need to work on my aim.

She and Princess are working on a truce....wonder how long that will last.

Tuesday August 26th, 2008

Here I am, more than 1/2 way home, and I really miss my Auntie. While driving to dinner last night she told me of the time she and my uncle drove to Georgia to see Uncle Kenny graduate from Moorehouse. She described what it was like having to drive straight thru from NY and back again. The only time my uncle would only fill up the car was at stations that would allow them to use the bathroom. She said she didn't breathe easy until she hit 34th Street in NYC.

Last week I sat on the lanai and saw the ducks, geese and pelicans walk across their back yard. They have a beautiful house in the South. Something she would never have thought to imagine owning.


Today I drove over the Suwanee River, and past Jellystone Park, home of Yogi and Boo-Boo. I saw eagles soar! It was beautiful to behold.

I am so in awe of all that God's created, and each time I drive the roads, the scenery always takes my breath away. Today, more so than any other day, the possibility of a Black Man in the white house strikes a chord so deep in me that words fail me.


Be blessed,

On the road again.....

While I was with my family in Chicago in June, it was brought home to me just how much my "Rocks" have been worn smooth with time. My cousins and I tease each other about being our parent's age, but seeing my Aunts/Uncles are now my Grandparent's ages shook me to the core. So much of who I am and the pitfalls I've avoided are by the Grace of God, and was His beneficence which put these people in my life.

I've got time, a few dollars and Gloria is road ready. I'm going to spend time with myself, some audio books, and Sirius radio on the drive down. I'm going to go into Leslie's room, touch her things, and think about the great times we had. I'm not going to dwell on how much I miss her, or the fact the hole her passing has left in my heart is still as big. I'm going to sit on the lanai, read, write, look for work, and swim but most importantly, I'm going to love up on my Aunt Arnoline and Uncle Tommy until they beg me to stop!

Family is what it's all about. Don't ever forget it! Yeah, they drive me crazy, I wanna put them over my knee and give them a whuppin, and there are times I do bite into my pillow and scream with frustration but Lord knows I love my family. Ya know what the best part of it is? The feeling is mutual.

Despite what they say, I'm not responsible for one grey or white hair, nor their baldness. It was the other cousins. I'm innocent!

Ya'll sitting here writing this has once again taken my breath away with the love I feel for them. God is so very, very good to me on the regular. I sincerely hope that you can say the same about your life, and those in it. If not, then get out there and find your blessings. He's got them for you. I know it!

Be blessed,

A morning with Fussalicious

My granddaughter will be 7 months old next week. Time sure flies. She spent a few hours with me earlier this week. She's extremely determined, very opinionated, and has quite a lot to say in her own language of course. 

As you can see from these snaps, she's also very happy and very, very busy.  She puts those two tiny teeth to good use, chewing on everything, and everyone. I often tell my doglet Princess that she had her eye on her. I think it's the wagging tail that captivates her.

Experiencing Fuss is truly an adventure.  Her smile, her barking laugh, her curiosity and yes nibbling on her chin, bring me so much joy.  

Be blessed,

Is he/she the one

My Girlfriend Naeswirl posted an interesting article on her blog. Check it out, it applies to both men and women.



http://naeswirl.blogspot.com/2008/08/this-can-be-applied-to-both-men-and.html

Be blessed,

5 things you can do for others which cost you nothing, but gain you a lot

I didn't write this, but I will be doing what's suggested below

Often people tell me that they wish they could help someone, but don't know how. I know that this is a struggle. Some people, when they get help, will ask, "how can I help you," but unless the other person has a specific favor in mind, they cannot think of what to do. Yet everyone can benefit from help. When I meet someone, or talk to them, or even think of them, my first thought is how can I help them. Equally, when I see an article, or come
across an interesting person, I wonder whom it would help. So I thought that the following list of things, each of which I have done at least once recently, may be useful:

1. Write a letter about someone you know to someone else you know recommending them for a job or consulting assignment. You can't do this about a total stranger, as you have to vouch for them, but it is amazing how effective a third party endorsement can be. This benefits both seeker and hiring manager.

2. Introduce someone to another person who should be of mutual benefit. Send information they can use. If you introduce someone, don't simply give them an email or phone number, but actually introduce them by email so that it is not a cold call for them. Senior corporate executives need help in being more successful, so do not assume that they do not need help. Since the average senior marketer is in their job about 2 years, how can we help them stay longer?

3. If someone is job hunting, do not think that they only want introductions to hiring managers. An introduction to someone who knows a hiring manager or can tell them about an industry is valuable. Note that job seekers and consultants are each constantly seeking a hiring manager, albeit for a different purpose.

4. Provide straightforward, honest, and complete feedback. You do no one a favor by not giving bad news or criticism. You will hurt someone less and keep them as a friend if you are open with someone. Equally, if you make an introduction, ask for open feedback and really push it. You need to know who reflects poorly on you.

5. If you cannot think of anything else, write them a glowing recommendation on LinkedIn. I am amazed at how few of those there are. While it may not always be huge, it helps, costs you absolutely nothing, and
will benefit you, the writer.

Coming out from Under and new beginnigs

I'm finally beginning to feel like myself again. I'm looking forward to having family and friends over for dinner tomorrow.

I also am beginning to feel ready to finish unpacking and start decorating my new place. I've been up for the best part of 36 hours, and to be honest, I'm not tired. In fact I'm about to go into the kitchen and start tomorrow's dinner. I plan to get up at a decent hour, sit on my upstairs patio with a cup of tea and the Sunday newspaper. Something I've yet to do in the two months I've lived here.

After my company leaves, I'll check out what's on TiVo and get ready for another week.

It feels good coming back to myself...I'm beginning to feel like I can do anything.

Hoping all your tomorrows are blessed ones,