Retail Stealing

This is going to probably end up being a "complain" blog.

As I am working in the retail world now I am "amazed" how often people steal.  In going thru the restocking and alignment of products on shelves I find all sort of things thrown back among the products in opened packages with the product gone.

I am also amazed at how in the world they get these things out of the packages without anyone seeing them do it.  I can't get them out at home with a knife or scissors.  Also to have the nerve to steal let alone it just isn't right. 

Oh and don't think it is just young people stealing.  Thiefs grow up.  Not everyone who has stolen in their youth grows "out of it".  To some it becomes a way of life I believe.

Just had to put this down.  So annoyed when I find those empty packages.

Surprise Visit

I hadn't planned on traveling in 1918.  However, when my oldest grandson, Joseph, is graduating into 9th grade, into Illinois' Stevenson High School,  AND I receive a ticket to go.....Illinois here I come.

I cannot believe Joseph is in high school.  I remember his birth, I remember him following Ron around like a little duckling following his mama. He was my inspiration to fight breast cancer.   So many memories of a little boy.  I have to admit that during and after the ceremony my eyes were not dry and I had lots of thoughts of Ron as well. It was wonderful watching him and his buddies finding each other for photos afterwards.  I can't wait to frame the one of the two of us.  In three years it will be Jocelyn going into high school and plus one more year Joseph graduating from high school!

Next was the preparation of the party.  20 high schoolers!!  The lots of food fortunately was just enough (growing boys).  Lots of energy and very polite.  It was a very fun night and needless to say very tiring.  No problem going to sleep for all of us and we were able to sleep in a little the next day too.

NOW, visiting time.  Always things to do and getting up to date with family.  Second time here in Deerfield and getting back to remembering how to get around.  Enjoying the kids is the icing on the cake.  And of course, it is always great being with Jennifer.

Going down to Indiana to visit with siblings and family for a weekend.  Even though I saw them all last year it is always great to be with them.

Time will fly by and before you know it I will be back in Arizona. 

April 2018

Seems I am blogging year to year versus month to month and especially not day to day.  I thought I would be able to do just that.  However, life does seem to get in the way.  Even in retirement time flies by very fast. 

As for blogging.  I have not decided what blogging is exactly.  Is it a diary....to keep everyone up on my happenings...to just keep in touch...to really put down thoughts, maybe some too personal.

AND keeping up with it.  It would seem that everyone has a few moments each day to type an entry.  However, I am finding there are times I just don't want to.  And, all of a sudden a year has passed by.

I love checking in on Jennifer's blog.  She is such a good writer...putting down thoughts in a way that everyone can relate.  I keep telling her she should write...I hope she does down the road.

Lots of changes over the past few years.  I am still working part-time.  My grand babies aren't babies any more.  Still at the same home. (Note:  after checking selling and renting I would be paying the same if not more monies...so why sell and move!)

Have had family visiting this year and really enjoyed that.  Arizona is so very different from Indiana and I love to show it off, especially to those who have never been here.

I do feel that this is the year that I NEED:  need to become more involved and join in other activities.  (I just learned how to play pickle ball and need to now just go and play it)...need to get back in my studio and work on being creative...definitely get out and walk/hike the mornings.  So many others.

It is hard to realize that I am now over 70 years old.  I look in the mirror and yep it's me, but when I look out my eyes I do not feel old.  I think that is a good thing.  I am truly blessed with good health, especially with the family genes I have.  All of a sudden you realize that most of your lifetime is gone.  And whether you lived it or not, now is the time to really live.  I have seen many postings about "eat that cake...take that dare...live, live, live" and I now understand what they mean.  It is definitely hard to stop the worrying about others, especially your love ones...almost impossible.  But it is true, worrying gets you nowhere.  Always look up, at the bright things and know that tomorrow is another day and is always a new beginning.

Wow, I think I started preaching there.  See what I mean about blogs?

Well, I believe I have started 2018 out pretty good and look forward to the rest of the year.  Maybe I won't wait until 2019 to post again.