My first post took a week to write, I'm hoping to get faster as I become more comfortable with the writing process. Tonight I'm watching the Olympics, getting up close to the tv to see the gymnasts. Their grace and skills are amazing, and the poise and maturity that those young women have is lovely to see. Quite a contrast to many of the young women seen when I'm out shopping, most of whom seem to live in pajamas or baggy t-shirts and shorts. I wonder often why young women dress like that. Is it because they weren't taught any better? Is it a lack of self esteem? Are they ashamed of being female? Are they saying that they are not interested in men, a good life, or being treated well by hiding themselves in ill fitting items that look as though they were dragged out from under the bed? I really don't understand. Why hide your beauty, why not be proud of who you are, of the gifts that you have? It's not price, beautiful clothing doesn't cost anymore than sweats if you know how to shop. It's not hard to shop for clothing that fits and looks nice. Sure, it takes more time than grabbing an xlarge t-shirt, but the difference is huge. Try dressing nicely and see how you're treated when you're out in public. It's a lot different than when you're dressed casually. The world does treat you better when you take the time to dress, do your hair and put on some lipgloss. I know, I've been out both ways in the world. Salespeople are more helpful, customer service is agreeable, strangers are friendly when the effort to look nice is made. It hurts to see someone treated poorly due to their appearance and to know that the fix is simple. Enough of that topic.....
Today we had a thunderstorm and hail, the first real rain that we've had in weeks. It was so welcome here where we're on water rationing and wildfires are burning much of our beautiful state. We've had record heat and stay indoors as much as possible. How on earth people survived without air conditioning is beyond me. Even the dog and cat stay in during the afternoon and evening hours. I'm looking forward to the autumn, wondering if this will be the last time I see the fall colors. I'm already planning to start making candy for the holidays. The ones made with liquor have to age for several months before they're ready to eat. September is usually when I begin making them.
This time last year we were traveling to California and then I took a solo trip to Indiana and Ohio to see family and friends. We had a lot of adventures, and a lot of fun. I gave mom a complete home makeover when I was up there. Furniture, housewares, decor, everything. It was fun to surprise her with it. We spent a lot of time visiting and playing catchup while I did it. Now she's in a nursing home after a couple of trips to the hospital, hoping to return to her home soon. With meals on wheels and home health care she'll be able to be on her own longer. I offered her a home here in Oklahoma, but she wants to live in Ohio near her mother and sister. It is hard to be that far away from her, we talk on the phone every couple of days. I do miss her a lot. I don't know if I would want to be so far away from my children and grandchildren........
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