July 07, 2003
So much for my intention to read at an Open Mike poetry event tonight. Too much to do to get ready for my grandson’s first birthday party next week. And I’m working against a deadline for the writing job I took on. And then there's my mom, who says she's feeling better and doesn't want to go to the doctor's.
Of course, yesterday I could have done some of the work I have to do, but I opted instead to hang out at one of my friend’s pool and be that big fish in a little pond. Only I had to share it with a big frog, who has taken up full-time residence in the pool. My friend, who has made a hobby of feeding peanuts to all of the squirrels and chipmunks in her neighborhood, has also befriended the frog. For a while, I wondered if he might turn into a prince if I kissed him. Unless, of course, I turned into a frog instead. I opted for some peaceful – if wary – co-existence. Just me and the frog and Big Bird.
If all goes well, later this week I’m going to finally see the movie Whale Rider that Blogsister Andrea James highly recommended a while ago. My group of women friends is going to meet for supper at some new place with “gypsy” in its name and then do the movie.
Such is the life of a caregiving crone. It could be worse. Sometimes it is. Meanwhile, I guess I'll just keep paving.
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Kate S. on 08 Jul 2003
And they called her "Swimming With Frogs."
It's summertime. The sun is out, it's warm, there's no snow on the ground. If you can't kick back and be a big fish in a little pond now, you won't be able to later. Might as well slather on the sun block and enjoy the season, especially seeing as how your mom seems better and you have a chance to escape that reality and create a more charmed existence, with a frog.
shelly on 19 Sep 2003
I accidentally came across your Blog. Stop George in 2004. Give me a break! He's the only person protecting this country from you peace loving libs!
I guess we should talk to the UN before protecting our country.
dzwonki polifoniczne on 13 Jun 2004
Hmmmmm interesting !!!