Negative to Positive!

Hello friends, here in WAnderland!Today I'm squeezing in an update on what's been up!Negatives Can Be Positive!Yesterday, I got a Negative test result for Co-Vid!For the last 2months, we have been planning on this cruise to Cozumel, Mexico.Not until yesterday, did we finally get the a-okay for our party of 4.My excitement has been on hold, but today, it's "Game ON!"It's a SUPER SuperBowl day!!It's amazing what one can do when there is a strict timeline!I needed to pass on a Super Bowl Party, bu

Pray for the Best! Plan for the Worst

So it begins, WAmily!Once again, we are bracing for this winter freeze.Winter has hit everyone this year! Texas is NO different.2 weeks ago, we expected another freeze. Those that suffered the consequences have learned "What to do" and "What Not to do".My last blog spoke of scheduling and making plans. I suggested flexibility for when emergencies may arise. Now, is the time to adjust!Schools Close!!Tonight, we should see freezing temperatures, and we also have precipitation.Schools have early d

"Twistin' the Night Away!"

Hello all you wonderful WA people!Lately, I feel like I'm losing in the Game of Twister!One foot is in WA one in RecoveryA, and hands are all over,and add all the other players!! Then the telephone rings and I'm out of the Game!! Whew! Thank you for the distraction!Time to Check on Time ManagementAssess where I stand, NOW! .I use a Brain Dump, first, to see what's on my mind. From here, I can begin to prioritize my "musts" and "want to do's". In my notebook I take a fresh piece of pap

Prepping for Possible Plummet-"Be Prepared!"

Hello, Everyone! Hope you are all getting ready, for whatever is in store, for your weekend!What Goes Up must Come DownHere in Texas, we've been having elevator temperatures! Mornings start with the 40s and before long, to the 70s. Some may think it's delightful, but one must be prepared for any weather that may pop up!"Don't like the weather? ... Wait 5 minutes" .Very true for SouthEast Texas, who's weather is often changeable, due to the Gulf of Mexico.Learn from the PastLast February, we had

How Do You Start Your Day?Morning Routine Sets the Tune of My Day

Good morning wonderful people!Gotta Have CoffeeFor years, I've collected coffee cups!Drinking coffee started as a young child with my Mom. Being the youngest child, each morning when my brother and sister headed off to school, Mom and I had our time together. Half a cup of coffee with plenty of milk and sugar, was my portion. Our kitchen table had 2 bench seats and while we seeped coffee, my Mom would tell me about to "Little Man in the Seat". This little man would help her cook and if I wa

"To Sir, With Love"- Sidney Poitier Shapes a Young Girl's Life

Hello wonderful WAmily!Monday morning was another loss for this Retired School Teacher. We just lost Betty White.Sidney Poitier Has Passed Away at 94 YearsBack in 1967, I was in junior high, in to 8th grade. The movie, "To Sir, With Love" had a most powerful effect on this young girl.The movie brought awareness to many issues that young people go through, many that were hush-hush, and considered dirty little secrets.Poitier played Mark Thackeray, an African-American engineer, that couldn't find

Canva training by Vitaliy

Hello wonderful WA community!Canva Training by WA Trainer VitaliyThe other day, I was searching YouTube for "How to create backgrounds for YouTube presentations".I wasn't getting what I needed, and shut it down.Bing!When I saw my email notifications, at the very top was an invitation to Vitaliy's "Intro to Canva".I couldn't watch it "live", but first thing this morning I checked it out!Class 1This training will be a 4 part series, so this was to tip of the iceberg!I had no idea what Canva coul

Out With the Old! In With the New!

Happy New Year WA family!With the end of the year and in anticipation of the Promises of a New Year, one can not help but reflect on the good and the bad.This last year has been difficult, with our family still grieving over loss of Dad, last year 2020.As a Mom, I've had my grief, and the grief of my 2 boys. My way of coping has been working on my problems and growing from the experience.I've had successes with WA, and my recovery groups, but have not had much success with my website. My plans

Accepting Change

Hi, Everyone!Short a sweet message this evening...Recognize the doggie?This was Ginger just last week!Gracie and GinGin Spa DaySuzanne and I plan Spa Day for BFF doggies. An arduous day, is softened when one is venturing, with a friend. Gracie didn't want to get out of car, and once she smelled the place, bolted out of her collar!GinGin? She couldn't wait to meet up with her friend!Old Habits Die HardSpa day takes anywhere from 5 to 8 hours! Today she in by 10:30. Once I return to the car, I'm

"Act As IF!

Hello Everyone!It's a nice 62 degrees this evening.The tree to the left is losing its leaves, rapidly. All of them are collecting in the pool!For the next couple of days, continuous leaf skimming is part of a needed routine.After skimming leaves, I headed out, to trim roses in front of the house.Texas weather doesn't really put one into the holiday spirit, but I pulled out decorations, anyway!No matter what's been going on from one Christmas to another, somethings are a constant.I always have a