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Sunday, May 18, 2014

Andy's Advice

She asked, "Did you bet?" I flipped a spoon into the sink, turned and said, "I'm chicken. I'm a tenderfoot. I need to study, read. Para-mutual betting and the horse races befuddled my tiny brain."

But, you know what...Andy Capp, the old clothe capped cartoon character, had a point....if you don't bet on a horse you'll never win. So, instead I bet on paper, all pretend and chicken like...and won the Preakness. On paper.

She said, "See."


She attended church this Sunday, as is her way. Her mornings are filled with energy and zest. The late day, not so much but she still holds a smile, all grace and dignity. She's much improved after a second and very late night visit to the ER. I hate the place. Two hours into the visit I made an escape and walked outside to find a democritter peeing on our car, the left front wheel. Serious. I didn't give him a chance to zip. Just think...one its kind sits behind the desk in the White House.

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Our weather is soft and warm. If she allows I will leave my current post at this laptop and spend the rest of the day with rake and hoe and shovel, and dig in the sunlight. The sea breeze should make an appearance soon and it will make for a plesant afternoon of work. I have a fig tree that begs for a permanent home and I believe I've found a perfect spot. I plant figs for the squirrels and birds...all I ask in return is they leave me one or two juicy bites.

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I must apologize, to you, my kind friends, for my lack of visits and comments on each of your blogs. I will try and rectify my lack of attention and focus. Now, if you'll excuse me I think I'll walk outside and dig a can of worms....I understand armadillos love 'em and I need to practice my shooting skills.

Stephen






12 comments:

  1. Not a problem, Stephen. I know you'll be back when you can.

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  2. I'm glad Sweet Wife is doing better, Stephen, and please don't worry about your limited presence in the blogosphere.

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  3. You don't need to apologize because life is not easy at this time.

    Prayers for you, your wife and your future. You're good people and deserve the best.

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  4. Last time I took my dad to the hospital a goose pooped on mom's car. Then security got on to me for chasing it around the parking lot

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  5. Take that can of worm, go fishing instead. You'll feel better, I promise. :0)
    And if they're not biting today, they will tomorrow. We'll wait for 'ya.

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  6. What Rev. Paul and Jess said. We will be here no matter what.

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  7. Glad your sweet wife is in good spirits and feeling better. Write when you can....we will be here.

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  8. You gotta take care of what's important first my friend. Hey how far are you from Ft. Meyers?

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  9. Stephen,

    Family is always first, take care of SW, and yourself my friend.

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  10. +1 on Rev. we'll be around...

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  11. It's just good to know that you and sweet wife are making through these rough waters, and that the fig tree is going into the ground. It's good to work in the dirt. Means you're looking forward.

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  12. Hope you and your Treasure are doing fine.

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