Day 2711: A confusing time of year.

"Texthead": ink brush drawing, collage & digital.

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This, for me, is a confusing time of year.

I get my days mixed up or interchanged.

Christmas is mostly over, some still to do.

It's the end of 2019 and 2020 just days away.

I read that I should take time to curl up and read.

 

I could. I have a book to finish and two new waiting.

But tonight I have put on the national dog show marathon.

Comforting to watch the beautifully groomed breeds. 

I think they might have missed a good possibility.

How about a resued dog show as well, open to all.

I took a few photos of my granddogs this morning.

They love to sun on the patio couch.

Zoey & Laker

As usual, Zoey (1-1/2 years) likes and even poses for photos, 

Laker (8-1/2 years) not so much.

A smile for Sunday ...

Day 2686: Deja-vu big time!

Abstract C: junk mail collage.

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Click here for Gladys Knight and the Pips, Midnight Train to Georgia.

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Tuesday was Demura Sensei's Costa Mesa Dojo 

39th Annual Jr. Kata and Weapons Tournament.

I only got a few photos, but, Kimiko Yamasaki saved 

me by allowing me to use some of her photos.

Roy Center, me, Luis Perez.

Roy Center, CM Dojo Instructor, and Luis Perez, 

Assistant Instructor, invited me for a return visit. 

Deja-vu big time.

 

Luis and Katrina

 The Annual Richard Wetts Award for the outstanding 

Costa Mesa Dojo, Adult and Junior Student for 2019.

 

 

Tournament Judges, John & Melissa Perez & Tina Forsyth

John and Eric

jacki & Luis

A lovely evening. The 2019 Jr. Kata and Kobudo tournament, followed by a potluck dinner shared between competitors, 

their families & judges.

Deja-vu big time!

Just because:

A smile for Wednesday ...

Day 2654: In favor of hugs.

"needing a hug": photo, collages, digital.

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The past two days have been difficult. 

I got an early morning call from a dear friend.

Early morning calls are rare and kinda scary.

Her husband, age 80, had broken his right femur,

had surgery and was in the hospital.

 

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His wife, my friend of 50 years no longer drives.

I spent the day, got food and we visited her husband.

He will recover from the surgery, but is confused.

Like many of us, she has some long term memory 

but very little short term memory.

Lots of uncertainties, tears and hugs.

So I thought about the importance of a hug ...

human contact and caring are powerful.

I taught all three grandhunks long ago, that ...

a human needs 8 hugs a day to thrive.

And, since I live alone, I am in need of many hugs.

They have obliged.  Hugs are good.

So I ask you, have you had your hugs today?

Megan and Ava

 

 Sending you a virtual hug.

 

 

 

What happens when you hug someone for 20 seconds?

There are studies that have shown that a twenty second hug reduces the harmful, physical effects of stress, 

including its impact on your blood pressure and heart rate. 

That's because prolonged hugging releases oxytocin, 

a powerful hormone in the brain, only found in mammals.

A smile for Saturday ...

Day 2641: ...beauty and brains!

Delores:  Apple mouse drawing.

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Click here for Deniece Williams, It's Gonna Take a Miracle.

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My Mom and Dad's family are mainly in Indiana.

My cousin Donna keeps me in the loop with news.

Here's what I received yesterday ...

her 16 year old granddaughter has published her first book!

I wrote back something like, "beauty & brains!"

I love looking at Jayden's picture, a sweet, strong young lady.

Back when I taught school, I especially loved to watch the

ones who were enjoying their age, and not trying to be older. 

We, her family and friends are so proud of Jayden 

and look forward to watching her continue to thrive.

Just Because ...

dear Deer

A smile for Sunday ...