I'm a "Flexiterian"

It (Flexiterian) is one of those newly coined words we are all so good at doing.  Well, I got this one from Kindle.  As you know, I'm attempting to become a vegetarian.  Kindle was very kind and sent me some definitions of vegetarian, vegan, and flexiterian.  (Maybe it is flexitarian)  Anyway, I know I'm not a pesciterian or a chicketerian.   (don't you hate it when the darn cursor jumps all over the place - I think it is the touchpads) - where was I - what a discombobulated post this will be.

Flexiterians have a more flexible, yet healthy diet.  We eat meat (other than fish) once in awhile.  I like that, because I like a good steak from time to time - and those frozen bison burgers (pre-cooked) are a very nice quick snack - and I do like sausage with my spaghetti.  I have learned over the past few weeks - as I begin this journey - that I do not crave red meats nearly so often as I used to.  So, I'm definitely making progress.

New topic:  Carolyn has finished her cataract surgery's and seems very pleased with the outcomes.  We will be heading for Angel Fire, New Mexico early September.  It is a beautiful drive and we stay at the Angel Fire Resort.  I may play a round of golf on their course.

Speaking of golf, I have not made the improvements I expected to make this year - I guess that will come.  I will say that I'm consistently inconsistent.  I shoot a lot more 9 hole scores in the low 40's, but tend to spoil it all with a 2nd nine in the high 40's or low 50's.

All in all things are good - had a nice long phone conversation with my eldest son the other day.  I'm so glad I'm not part of the corporate world anymore.

So - have some great moments - I'll be writing again soon!

Men are from Mars -- women aren't!

I swear... we speak the same language, but nothing means the same.  Carolyn and I have been married for 43 years - we have a rare philosophical discussion - we tend to understand each other.  Its the little things.  She'll say something that I think I understand.  I'll do it, and it wasn't what she said to do - I repeated what she said - she said "that's what I said",  I say, well "that's what I did" - she'll say,  "no, it isn't."

Of course, Carolyn is always right - always, really she is right -- I'm just not hearing it right.  I do love her so very much.  It is simple things having to do with the computer or fixing something or whatever, but especially the simple things.  I'm technical, I take a lot of shortcuts when it comes to computers, email, email attachments and that sort of thing.  I tend to be less patient when it comes to things that I think are very simple, but can be very complex to others - especially those who are more analytical and need to have things discussed in a more detailed manner.  I still think it is a language issue.  I've said it before we have too many words that mean too many different things - some spelled identically and some spelled differently but pronounced the same - to, too, two - you know!

Well, enough of this drivel - more some other time!

August 1st - Yesterday; August 2nd - Toda

Strange but significant.  Yesterday was Dad's birthday - thought about him - and all the different ways that he loved us - wonderful man dad was - I think he lived a rich, full life.

Lewis and mom called to make sure I got the model cars and wondered when they would be arriving in Montezuma.  I will mail them today or tomorrow.  It something Lew works on when he visits home.

Today, August 2nd, Carolyn has cataract surgery.  We leave shortly for that - so for now, just enjoying a cup of coffee.  Its 66 outside, no golf today or tomorrow - for that matter, no total fitness class today either.  I'll have to think of another way to get some extra exercise this afternoon - before it gets to hot.

Today will be full of many very interesting moments.