Proud Grandad-To-Be

The nursery looks fantastic, it’s adorable!

A few more decals to be added and curtains to be hung.

You can feel the love ❤️ in the room already!

Mine Is YOU

A new, just released song by Trace Adkins says it all perfectly!

I dedicate this to my once in a lifetime, Vivian - 

To listen click - - > You're Mine

No regrets

Yeah, I wish that I could say that, but I can't

I wish that I could let go of the past

It don't take much

To remind me of the things I can't undo

And the feelin' I can't shake of missin' you

I guess everybody has somebody

That could have been that one and only once

In a lifetime love

Yeah, everybody has somebody

That's more than just a memory, it's a dream

You can't wake up from

A reason to keep reachin' back in time

You're mine

Never fails

Every time I hear that love song, there you are

It somehow finds the bottom of my heart

I guess it's true

Somethings you don't get over, mine is you

And though I try, there's nothin' I can do

I guess everybody has somebody

That could have been that one and only once

In a lifetime love

Yeah, everybody has somebody

That's more than just a memory, it's a dream

You can't wake up from

A reason to keep reachin' back in time

You're mine

You're mine

What Wonderful Memories

While delivering mail the other day, what I'm guessing was a grandfather, was on his ride mower with his grandson.  On my return, they were parked at the edge of the grass by the street apparently waiting for me to drive past. The little boy, sporting a BIG smile, was waving his little heart out as I approach.  Of course I slowed, honked numerous times as I waved back.  It was SO precious.  Both smiling, waving and clearly SO happy.

Of course, me being so emotional this brought me to happy tears 😥, as I reminisced about doing the same with my youngest.  Gosh, it seems like only yesterday but in reality it was some ~15 years ago. 

Where has the time gone? What I wouldn't do to be able to go back in time.

I miss those days.

#Blessed

It's Here...

Country singer Justin Moore released a new album on October 12, titled "This Is My Dirt".

I'm a fan of his and enjoy many of his songs and this album is no different.  Although, I tend to stay away from listening to music these days, as the songs tug more than I like on the ole heart strings.

This morning I happened upon one of his new songs of this album called "You Know It's Coming" and boy-o-boy did it hit me hard, just like Kenny Chesney's song "Don't Blink" did and still does.

I didn't listen to or believe it when I was younger, I wish I had, but let me tell you, someday has arrived...

Click the link below to listen on YouTube -

Justin Moore - You Know It's Coming

Here are the lyrics -

From the moment a man paints his guest room pink

He can't help but think

About the reason I'm cleaning this gun tonight

Sitting here on the front porch swing

Waiting on a shined-up Chevy emblem

To show up in my driveway

I've been dreading this for sixteen years

Three months and a couple of days

Even though you know it's coming

Like a freight train humming from a mile away

You think you'll be ready

With life's lead foot leaning on the clutch and off the brakes

'Til what's down the line ain't down the line no more

That's how time does it

You just crack a beer 'cause someday's herе

And dang if you can't do nothing

Even though you know it's coming

You figure the man that taught you how to fish

Is madе of steel and bricks

It's just strangers' and a few good buddies'

Grandpas that wind up sick

And then one day, you're wearing all black

Crushed behind a Cadillac

Even though you know it's coming

Like a freight train humming from a mile away

You think you'll be ready

With life's lead foot leaning on the clutch and off the brakes

'Til what's down the line ain't down the line no more

That's how time does it

You just crack a beer 'cause someday's here

And dang if you can't do nothing

Even though you know it's coming

As sure as Pawpaws pass on

And baby girls grow up

Can't even think about the day

What the preacher's gonna say

The rice, the tie, the tux

Even though you know what's coming

Like a freight train humming from a mile away

You think you'll be ready

Life's lead foot leaning on the clutch and off the brakes

'Til what's down the line ain't down the line no more

That's how time does it

You just crack a beer 'cause someday's here

And dang if you can't do nothing

Even though you know it's coming

Yeah, even though you know it's coming

Maybe...

The Iceman

C'mon! My house isn't THAT cold!

A visiting Floridian having a difficult time adjusting to Winter in New England. Ironically, the same winters he grew up in.

This image reminds me of my mom and how she was always bundled up on the couch.  As my brother said, seems I've turned into my dad.  Tug at my heart but one of the most heartfelt and best compliments I've ever received and one I couldn't be more proud of.

The apple didn't fall too far from the tree, on both accounts!

Revisiting My Past

Took at drive to Cleveland Circle today, specifically to grab lunch at Pino's Pizza in Brighton.

Pino's, Cleveland Circle, Chestnut Hill Mall, Newton, Route9, these are all special places with each holding a very special meaning in my life of a time gone by.  A time when I was head over heals in love - my first love.  The person who stole my heart.  Who broke my heart and who has held a piece of it all these years later.

It was nice to revisit some of these places again today. Although, so much has changed, it still brought back fond memories, yet as if they happened just yesterday

Very emotional 😥

Pino's Pizza, one of the best pizza I've ever had -

Ordered myself a small cheese and it was delicious just as I remember it!

I grabbed myself a picnic table in the shade, near the ballfield and took my time, savoring each bite, as I reminisced of a time gone by and a time I truly miss.  I'd be lying if I told there weren't any tears.

They were selling t-shirts and couldn't resist, so I grabbed a couple -

It Sure Is! No Doubts!

The Lord works in mysterious way, believe!

#Reconnecting

#blessed

Wonderful Memories On Display

I finally hung these pictures up, long overdue!

An acquaintance of my fathers was in possession of these. Apparently, he asked her to hold onto them when he moved out of his house.  Thanks to my brother for reaching out to her and asking for these, as well as some other items, to be returned. They've been stored in my basement for a couple years now and it was time to pull them out and get them up. 

I think they look great!

They sure do bring back some fond memories!

Pizza and Memories

I took a lunch time ride to Onset, which is part of the town of Wareham, the other afternoon.  I had a hanker'n for a pizza but not just any old pizza, I was in the mood for a Marc Anthony's pizza!  They make one of the best pizza's I've ever had, and SO worth the drive.

My pizza was ready in short order, to go of course.  I found an available bench under a huge shade tree with a fantastic view of Onset beach and the ocean in all it's beauty.  I took my time eating my pizza, enjoying each and every bite AND enjoying the views!

It was a bittersweet trip, one that hit me pretty hard, which I really wasn't expecting and actually is doing the same now as I write this. I have some wonderful memories of Wareham and driving past some of the places we used to visit made me reminisce of times gone by and loved ones lost.  The last time I was at Marc Anthony's was with my family a couple years ago.  Sadly, SO much has changed and although I cried sitting there eating my pizza, they were tears of joy and the many memories I will hold close to my heart forever. 

A Reminder of Times Gone By

As I mentioned in previous posts, I've been going through some of my old stuff, as well as my folks old stuff in an effort to make sense of what's what and to make some headway in cleaning and clearing things up.

I enjoy the process, which always brings back such fond and wonderful memories.  I cherish each and every one of the memories as they come back to me with smiles and tears.

Here are some of the signatures on cards and letters from loved ones no longer with us - 

Bubba Night-Night

It's uncanny!

65 years in the making!

It's A Sign

And "they" say eggs aren't good for you, pfft!

Go ahead and tell me these beauties aren't heart healthy...

My Friday Night Date, Lucy

Bitch!