I'm Still Alive

For the three people who actually read my blog, I thought I'd just check in today. It's been way over a month since I wrote anything. I did start writing a draft of something back in October, involving my observations of a praying mantis outside my bedroom window building a cocoon by squirting white stuff out her butt, but when I merely mentioned it to my sister she was so horrified and grossed out I scrubbed it. I thought it was cool. Anyway.

We're enjoying life in Florida. I sometimes think about a church I used to go to, and at the top of the bulletin it would say something like "the second Sunday of the month, in ordinary time", meaning it wasn't Lent, or Advent or any other Holy observance. Now, after all we've been through in the last few years, I'm often aware of how grateful I am for "ordinary time" in our lives.

So anyway, I've been giving some thought to my Geezer Handbook idea. I think it would be a great book. I don't want to give away the store here, but here's the concept: being a geezer is not necessarily a bad thing. And you're not automatically a geezer just because you're old. It's more a state of mind. But they do often go hand in hand. See, geezerhood can be good, because it gives you license to do anything you darn well please and not care what anybody thinks. And I'm not just talking about passing gas loudly in public. Although that's a plus. But I mean you say anything you want, wear anything you want and just don't give a hoot what anybody thinks about it. You're old. Or at least old-at-heart. Also, cheapness is often associated with geezerhood. Or as we like to say, "frugal". For instance, if you're dining with friends at a restaurant, never "split the bill". Always keep a calculator handy to figure out your share EXACTLY. And always carry one of those little cards that tells you how to figure the tip and NEVER pay more than 15%. Before tax. I think there are lots of useful tips for people aspiring to be geezers. I think I could be a big help. Hey, we all make our own contribution. And living here in Florida, I figure I'm pretty qualified to write the book on geezers. Heck, I'm fast becoming one.

Well, I just wanted to say I'm still here. I'm hoping for some inspiration soon so I can write again. Take care, all. As always, thank You God, for a good day. In ordinary time.