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Judy's - "James Joyce Stream of Consciousness" Random thoughts, ideas, shared memories and happenings.
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Friday, November 13
In honor of my nephew, Josh who has the special talent to assist companies anywhere, worldwide.
Fantastic product and wise management to opt to use Josh and his team. Sustainability and growth are in Gloria Jeans bright future. Posted by MzDaVinci @ 2:44 PM
Happy Friday the 13th.
Wishing you good luck and happiness. Are you superstitious?
Posted by MzDaVinci @ 9:25 AM Wednesday, November 11
Please take time to remember our Veterans today.
 Thank you for your bravery and sacrifice. Posted by MzDaVinci @ 10:27 AM Tuesday, November 10
Thursday, November 5
Unexpected
While walking in Seminole Park today, I was surprised by something I never expected. While walking in Florida's Parks I have see squirrels, rabbits, a snake, raccoons, and turtles. I've even seen crocodiles, turkeys and wild hogs.
Today I was astonished to see an ice cream truck driving around the trail. This was a huge surprise since motor vehicles aren't permitted. The air was filled with the calliope music from the movie "The Sting". When I turned to look in the direction of the sound, there was an ice cream truck. When it would pass a walker, jogger, runner, biker or roller blader, the driver would ask if they wanted an ice cream. I didn't see anyone make a purchase. Even if they wanted one of his refreshing cold treats no one was going to get one, not now while they were exercising.  Once he reached where the trail met the street he stuck his arm out the window and waved good-bye as he drove away. It was one of the strangest things I have ever seen. Posted by MzDaVinci @ 8:58 PM
Amazing how that works!
This year it seems that the world has gone from Halloween on Saturday, October 31, to Christmas the very next day.
Everywhere I went on Sunday there were Carols playing. Stores were filled with Christmas decorations. Maybe it was because the time changed and now it gets dark earlier. Maybe it was a reaction to the Full Moon. Or maybe it is simply a retail reaction to our economy.  I remember setting up our Christmas Tree on Christmas Eve. Now I have joined the ranks of those who put it up the weekend following Thanksgiving. By Christmas the excitement seems to be on the downward trend. Now that to me is pitiful. Although I will put up my decorations earlier than usual I still plan to enjoy the celebration as long as possible and not take them down until after New years!Posted by MzDaVinci @ 9:02 AM Wednesday, November 4
Chain Saws Roaring in the morning.
I awoke to the roar of chain saws. They sounded so close. I went on the balcony and much to my surprise a man was in the top of palm tree only a couple of feet from my balcony.
I quickly ran back inside. I wasn't dressed for viewing and the breeze was blowing my nightie up. As I peeked from behind my curtains I saw "the man in my palm tree" cut off all but 3 or 4 fronds. He was balancing himself with spikes attached to his feet stuck in the tree. A strap was wrapped around his waist and the trunk of the tree. It was fascinating to watch him balance while he used the chainsaw. When he was done he hooked the chainsaw to his belt (danger, danger) and "walked" down the tree moving the strap and pulling the spikes out of the tree and replacing them lower. It was amazing. I've lived here for 3 1/2 years and this is the first time they have done this. I hope the fronds grow back. The trees looked so beautiful before and now they only have a few fronds growing out the top. Definitely an unusual start to the day. It would be totally awesome if the day ended winning the Florida Lotto or Powerball. I hope you have a fun day. Posted by MzDaVinci @ 9:23 AM Wednesday, October 28
Things to keep in mind.
"God gives every bird its food, but he doesn't throw it in the nest."
J.G. Holland "Doctors and scientists said that breaking the four-minute mile was impossible, that one would die in the attempt. Thus, when I got up from the track after collapsing at the finish line, I figured I was dead." Roger Bannister (After becoming the first person to break the 4 minute mile in 1952.) "I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed." Michael Jordon "Somebody just gave me a shower radio. Thanks alot. Do you really want music in the shower? I guess there's no better place to dance than a slick surface next to a glass door." Jerry Seinfield Success To laugh often and much. To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children. To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends. To appreciate beauty, to find the best in others. To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition. To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded. Ralph Waldo Emerson Posted by MzDaVinci @ 10:20 AM Tuesday, October 27
Funny how different things make different people tilt.
For me it is my car. I love driving and riding. It is my way of feeling free and like an explorer. It brings me great happiness.
HOWEVER when my car breaks I freak. I tilt. Amazingly I can handle many of life's challenges but I feel totally helpless when my car has a problem. I make sure it has gas. I make sure the tires are okay and the fluids are changed and kept full. Other than that I haven't the least clue as to how they work or what they need.  Yesterday I was coming home from a wonderful day and my car stopped running. It felt like when your cruise control goes off only stronger. Thankfully the passenger knew that I needed to shift to neutral and NOT touch the brake. I was able to coast to the side of the road just over the bridge. The steering didn't work, nothing. Thankfully it didn't happen on the Skyway Bridge (see picture on the left) or one of the other bridges that connect to St. Petersburg. Thankfully I wasn't alone. Thankfully others knew what to do and were even able to determine it is likely something called a timing belt that has broken. Thankfully the battery was still working enough to put the top up so I didn't melt entirely while waiting for AAA. Thankfully a friend's garage was only a couple of miles away.Even with so much to be thankful for I confess frustration that the car doesn't work. That now I have to figure out how to pay for the repairs and in the meantime I am without a car. Happily the reasons to be thankful outweigh my inconvenience and concerns. Time for more thank you prayers and time to count my many blessings. Life is happier when the focus is on the good things and positives rather than on the concerns that need to be addressed. Drive safely. Posted by MzDaVinci @ 11:58 AM Sunday, October 25
I got to a corn maze.
 Hurray! After several attempts, today I made it to a corn maze. It was so much fun. There was a long line of people waiting their turn. Probably none as excited as me, kids included (smile). It was worth the wait. The lady at the gate gave us a sheet with questions. It had multiple choice answers. Next to each answer was a direction, right, left or go straight. Mostly we got it right the first time but occasionally we goofed and ended right back where we started. At the end they had 2 bonus questions and we got both right. How many Kernels are on the average ear of corn? There are 500 - 800 kernels of corn on each cob. (It was a long shot guess) True or False? Is there a piece of silk for each kernel? Our guess True was right. Several years ago I had fun finding my way through a maze made of plastic walls with Hope and Noah (grand children) at a Renaissance Festival in Tennessee. It had rained and that added another dimension to the challenge. A very fun day. A cherished memory. I have also gone through a corn maze with Jim (son) and Jake (grandson) in West Virginia. Thankfully, Jake knew the answers then and got us to safety. A very fun day. A cherished memory. Today was a fun day and a memory I will also cherish. Posted by MzDaVinci @ 7:21 PM Saturday, October 24
Great messges.
I always enjoy spotting personalized messages on license plates. When I lived in Tennessee, I had one that read "B Happy".
Once I saw one on a Mercedes that said "Was His." LOL Let future men in her life be forewarned! Yesterday I saw a fantastic plate on the back of a beautiful Corvette. It said "ucould 2". I love it. In my mind I translated it as a reminder that no matter what you want or dream "ucould 2" make it come true. Posted by MzDaVinci @ 9:52 AM Thursday, October 22
Signs of Fall at the beach...not so much.
 In the past I have traveled north each Fall. It has given me the awesome opportunity to enjoy the trees bursting with color. The cooler temperatures meant I had the chance to wear a sweater or jacket. Plus there were always the scents and tastes. Fragrant smoke from burning piles of freshly raked leaves. The taste of warm cider and cinnamon donuts or pumpkin muffins, yum! Fall has always been my favorite time of the year. It is hard to believe it ranks so high because it is also the time of the year when the days get shorter, less hours of sunlight to charge my solar batteries. Plus it is the season that takes us into winter, my least favorite season. Today I wanted to capture some of that Fall feeling. It was overcast and cooler than it has been recently (it was about 78 today instead of the 90's). I took a ride in my convertible with the top down and headed away from the beach towards Hillsboro County. Once I got off the interstate heading towards Zepherhills, I saw homes that were decked out in Halloween decorations. Ghosts were hanging from trees. Corn Stalks and bails of hay with carved pumpkins outlined the doorways. They looked festive and fun. Along my adventure, I visited a couple of open-air markets. Each was filled with vegetables, pumpkins and lots of baskets of apples. No cider though. I know I can purchase it at Publix (our local grocery chain) but was thinking it would be fun to buy it roadside. I had a nice time and included a fun detour to hike through the woods at Hillsboro State Park. Although I miss enjoying Fall first hand in Tennessee and points north, I appreciate my good fortune to live here in Florida. I don't have to worry about raking Palm fronds. Although seeing them turn colors would be fun. Even though it will soon start getting dark around 5PM, we have sunshine, not grey skies, throughout the day. I can always turn on the air-conditioning to put a chill into my condo. Heat up some cider and enjoy some cinnamon donuts or pumpkin muffins. I can create a Fall experience right here.  This weekend I am even going to a farm near Ocala, Florida to try my hand escaping from a corn maze. It should be tons of fun. The only way it could be better would be if my sons and their families were here to get lost and find our way out together. Wishing you a fantastic FALL. Posted by MzDaVinci @ 8:31 PM |
