Medley-ing into 2019!

Thanks for asking, Terri!

National Science Fiction Day is celebrated annually on January 2nd by millions of science fiction fans across the United States.  The date of January 2 was chosen as it corresponds with the birth date of famed sci-fi writer, Isaac Asimov.  National Science Fiction Day is recognized by the Hallmark Channel and the Scholastic Corporation.  

How to observe?

Watch some classic science fiction TV shows or movies.  Start reading a sci-fi novel.  Use #Science FictionDay to post on social media.

Will you observe National Science Fiction Day as recommended above?  Do you even like science fiction?

Not even a little.  Do you?

Have you chosen a 'word' for 2019?  Many people do.  THIS QUIZ might help you find your word!!

I wasn't surprised (that) my test results came back, 'Grateful.'

Pleased, at first.  Then, I remembered that, in the early days of 2013, I'd chosen 'Gratitude.'   Those of you long-time readers might remember how well that turned out.  Not.

Like the Universe said, "Oh really?  Let's just see about that."  Before 90 days had elapsed, Caraleigh passed unexpectedly and little-by-little my world began to crumble. It was many months before I could sincerely feel gratitude for anything or anyone.

Because I'd really like to participate, I'm going with SURRENDER.

Did you stay up to see the new year in?  Are you happy to sad to see 2018 go?

Thanks to a heavy dinner, I fell asleep on the couch … but woke up in time to recite the count-down -- and swallow half a carton of my once-a-year Borden's egg-nog.  Yum!

Happy or sad? Color me cautiously optimistic.

Terri really enjoys the Tournament of Roses parade on New Year's Day but rarely gets to sit and enjoy the entire parade because she is cooking.  Did you watch the parade?  

It would kill my folks to hear me say it, but I'm not a big fan of parades.   Both were enthusiasts; and once, my dad drove the 879 miles to Pasadena in one day.  (Oh my!  I remember being lined up on the curb with my cousins … cold and cranky.) 

Did you cook/eat the traditional foods (pork, black-eyed peas, kraut, greens …) to begin the new year?

First thing, I put on a mess of Conecuh sausage, collard greens and black-eyed peas.  (Tom's become really adept at picking the peas out, lol.)  We enjoyed them with grilled chicken breasts and DIL's cornbread dressing. 

Terri says she has to ask:  Resolutions.  Did you make any or set some new goals for 2019?  Or do you even think about it?

Once upon a time ...

From the Lakeland Ledger

Perhaps I'll borrow from g'friend Beth:

My yearly resolutions are simple:

Go somewhere I have never been before. 

Do something I have never done before.  

Learn something new.

Get to know someone new. 

Tell us something random about your week.

Already, the VA has scheduled Tom for a bone scan tomorrow (Thursday) at 9AM.  Thank you so much for your continued prayers!

Idle question:

Is it just me … or does anyone else feel an extraordinary sense of well-being -- richness, even -- when putting out a brand-new, big ole roll of toilet paper?   (Little things mean a lot, lol.)

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Smiling your direction across the miles.  Be safe!

Hugs,
Myra