Zoaring With Glinda

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Nothing new. SSDD

Well, it is Sunday and I am once again contemplating my place in the universe.  As level headed, grounded, and grateful for all things as I am,  it is too often an effort to not think about how my life compares with others. When I read others' blogs, or have conversations with friends, I realize that I am at a loss for words and experiences for a couple of reasons. 
Being the primary caretaker for my mom limits my traveling in a big way. This brings good fortune as well as cabin fever. The look of sheer joy... along with her favorite spirited word of 'Hmm!' when handed an unexpected black and white half moon cookie helps me to appreciate this unique time together.
Born one of three kids and the only girl,  sibling interaction is limited.  Added is the loss of one brother in the Navy which leaves me with one terrific brother. He is priceless to say the least!  He also lives five hours away as do nieces and nephew[1]!
My personal family plans included many kids.  The Good Lord sent me one.  I can't remember life without my favorite son who is a wonderful person. Never farther than a text away, he lives two hours away and I look forward to a grandchild...someday!  No pressure, Jer.
And lastly, being single never seemed as isolating as when retirement comes into the picture.  With an exception or two, most retirees walk into the sunset to go places and do things with their spouse. 
Single people are often not included in the mix with couples. I am not complaining...it is what it is. My eyes are wide open...though I do enjoy eyes closed and the altered state of sleep.
So when I attempt to write something exciting about life, I am challenged by circumstances which are beyond my control.  And there you have it...the reasons for lapses in my blogging.
That...and my practiced propensity for procrastination!!

posted by Mare at 4:52 PM

10 Comments:

  • No matter what you write, I enjoy reading it. You have a way of writing about your life that leaves me wanting to read more.

    You, as caretaker, are someone I greatly admire. I would not be able to even live with my mother (don't tell anyone), let alone be the one taking care of things on a regular basis. Our two stubborn natures would clash, and it would be a disaster.

    By Blogger Sally Wessely, At October 23, 2011 at 6:54 PM  

  • It's lonely being single for me, too. I'm not retired, but when I'm not at work, I'm alone. It is what it is, right?

    By Blogger Janie B, At October 23, 2011 at 8:17 PM  

  • Flo gives you a wonderful purpose, and a lot of people don't have purpose.

    By Blogger Christine, At October 23, 2011 at 10:40 PM  

  • you are a great example to many of your readers of humor and steadfastness and love in caring for your mom. Many retirees are single-divorced or widowed. You need a support group-guess we're it-your blog buddies. I'm married but feel alone at times. Tonight I went to a music program alone but it was fun better than staying home listening to the ball games that have my husband interest all evening...use your aloneness to develop some hobbies or talents like writing your memoirs...lol!

    By Blogger Great Grandma Lin, At October 23, 2011 at 11:35 PM  

  • Ah, but you do have great memories that you sometimes write about. And your sense of humor is priceless!

    BTW, I always check your blog on a daily basis, hoping for a new post. I simply go down my Favorites list in Internet Explorer and click on the blogs one by one.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, At October 24, 2011 at 12:10 PM  

  • Oh Mare..even if you don't share commonalities with some of your blogger friends, we still love to hear from you. You aren't judged on your spouse or children or grandchildren, you are loved for you.. your humor or compassion and your human frailties. No we aren't going on the big trips..having holidays with big families and I too hope to be a grandparent some day. But we manage and we overcome some real challenges each day. I think the lesson in people like you and me is that yes,,stuff happens and you deal with it and still find the little joys and humor in life...please keep sharing.. your days are important to us...hugs..Michelle

    By Blogger RamblingWoods2.com, At October 24, 2011 at 1:24 PM  

  • Having trouble spelling today. LOL. You asked about the milkweed. I am new to this, but you can either plants them in pots after cold stratifying them in the fridge or I just planted them in the fall in the ground and had success. I will leave the web address from Monarch Watch...

    http://www.monarchwatch.org/milkweed/prop.htm

    By Blogger RamblingWoods2.com, At October 24, 2011 at 1:26 PM  

  • I understand how you feel. I have no nearby family either. Some people I know think I need to get out more but I'm comfortable with my life these days.

    By Blogger Kay Dennison, At October 24, 2011 at 3:47 PM  

  • And yet, everything you write is golden, Mare. You can write about a rock and make it the most interesting, fun post of the blogosphere.

    By the way, update on Peggy. She was going to have the operation on Friday but she had a bad reaction to some antibiotics. She had her gall bladder removed yesterday.

    She's feeling better, but I think her spirits are low right now. I know she'll perk up soon, but she's been through an awful lot. She's feeling bad about not being able to blog too. She's still locked out of her blog. Such a crazy thing.

    By Blogger Kay, At October 27, 2011 at 3:46 AM  

  • Blogging is for you, not something you are required to do for your readers, so you can take 'vacations' whenever you want to. We, your devoted readers, will find you when you pop up on our blog lists, and when you do write, it is always so beautiful and funny and warm and kind. It makes me want to be a better person.

    By Blogger Linda Reeder, At November 10, 2011 at 10:43 AM  

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