Good intentions but I think I get so overwhelmed with what is going on in the world. I fear the direction our country has gone since Trump took office. He had four years to make his 'revenge' lists and then continued to look for anything going on in the world that he disagreed with, and regardless whether or not it was within his power, he attacked it. I can't believe how threatened the congress (both Republicans and Democrats) is and is doing NOTHING to stop him. Thank goodness there are some federal judges who are trying to reign in many of his 'executive' orders. And because they are, he is looking for ways to get rid of those judges!! We are a country of checks and balances but it's disappeared. . .. . I wish I knew how to truly affect change. I know that I will NOT vote for any Republican currently in congress when it comes to their time to be re-elected. They blew any chance they had. What is also so disconcerting is how many people seem to feel everything Trump is doing is good. I am not above understanding that there were areas in the government that were too large, but his wholesale chopping up is tragic. His dismantling of many departments is deplorable. What a sociopath and narcissist. Our poor country :-(
It's never too late!!
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Still trying to keep up. . . . .
Monday, April 7, 2025
Another lapse. . . .
I don't know if this will publish like my others with the same font etc. I can't remember what I did on the post a month ago that looked the same as my original ones.
Our month in Palm Desert:
Plusses:
Pete and Patty from Portland . . . . and Sydney too!
Great weather
Seeing Peg and Rick and Pam and Bill
Liz and Jack visiting
Shopping
Albertson's -- loved that store!!
Negatives:
The Drive there and back. . . never again!!!
Too much time with Chuck
VRBO rental not represented correctly on website (I don't really want to go into listing everything:-(
Too long when you considered the drives
Too much like being home but in nicer weather (washing; meals etc.) Missed the 'resort' feeling when we stay at one of our timeshares.
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As with every trip. . . . we come back NOT knowing what we'll do next year!! But know we wont be renting from VRBO for a month.
Difficult times with Trump as president. He is certifiably crazy!! Everything he has done is absolutely nuts, and now with the tariffs he has killed our finances It makes me dislike Chuck because he voted for that con artist.
Monday, March 3, 2025
Where have the years gone?!?
March 3, 2025
Shame on me. . . how many years since I last wrote. I guess that social media took the place of my blog when I started. SO much life since then:
~retired in 2017
~moved to Des Moines in 2019
~still trying to figure it all out (what to do when I grow up?)!!
Currently Chuck and I (yes, 51 years and going!) are currently in Palm Desert where we have gone on vacation for 8, 9, 10 years? Only difference is that we drove, and have decided we won't to that again!! Not sure how we'll drive home as there are definitely mountains between California and Iowa.
Sometimes it's hard to balance reality with expectations. That's true every day, but even more intense during vacation. I expected perfection in our VRBO and I've been disappointed in some things ( overall cleanliness, quantity of towels, comfort of furniture, sheets on the bed (sorry. . . I hate wrinkles), pillows (had to go out and buy a firm one.) In the grand scheme of things they are all minor. The PLUS is the next door neighbors we met: Pete and Patti from Portland. ( P, P, P!) The bonus is their dog, Sydney - an 8yr old labradoddle. So sweet -- lots of kisses. She was looking for Lucy, who was the dog in this unit last March when PPP where here.
Mickey would have gotten along well with Sydney. Missing our Mickey. . .he was so the light of our life for 15 years. We were so blessed to have him as a major part of our life. Hopefully he looks down on us with love. . . and knows he was blessed to be our special doggie. Love you little guy!!
Well -- that's it for today. Hopefully this is something I keep up -- my track record isn't good, unfortunately. Trying a new approach!
Love, BonBon 💗
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Still on course :-)
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
New 'School' Year. . . .
That means, that September 4th begins my NEW YEAR. . . and fun for me to see the connection to my all-time favorite number 4!! I feel like I've wasted August, but it's such a 'down' month. Most people are on vacation or not feeling the urgency that will come after Labor Day. I just need to transfer that 'urgency' and 'energy' to my OWN needs and not necessary the needs of this job. Time to move on and create the next step in my life. :-)