MARCY'S THOUGHTS- THE PAST THAT HAUNTS US!

 From time to time I'm haunted by the difficulties I had in my past! 

 My anger for these events well in my chest, making me frustrated that I didn't handle them differently! That there are people in the world capable of great cruelty!

In these moments, I try to remember that the pain, mistakes, and trauma are all a part of who I am now. Wisdom comes from these experiences.

I thank whatever God there be that I survived those times.

And I repeat to myself- "That was then, this is now. That was then, this is NOW"!

No matter what we've experienced, what mistakes we've made, we have today- And today we can be wiser, perhaps more gentle with ourselves and others.  Today is a new opportunity to do the right thing, make better choices, and learn from the past.

So- I revel in "Today" and thank What Ever Power There Be for another opportunity to Love, Learn, Laugh, and Experience!

The Past was THEN-- This Is NOW!!

MARCY;S THOUGHTS- NONNA MARCY'S MUSINGS- AGING!

 

As the Morning sky turned a golden pink I sat reflecting on "getting older"- and what that means to me.  I don't often dwell on my age.  I've already lived longer than either of my parents, something I didn't think I'd do.  I have not been fatalistic in my thinking, just realistic.  My attitude  has been to value what I have when I have it- not be in fear of what "might" be.

There are physical changes for sure.  Youthful attractiveness gives way to "Old Lady Cuteness"- as my Son calls it.  Ha!  My strength is not what it once was, nor is my stamina.  My heart likes to skip beats from time to time.  Yet I'm in relative good health. I'm no more forgetful now than I was in my youth.  These are real blessings!  And I cherish all blessing while I can.  I'm realistic enough to know that life can turn on a dime!  Tomorrow may bring challenges that are most difficult!

I no longer worry as I did when I was younger.  I worried if I'd be able to have the career I wanted, what sort of man I would marry, if I married.  Would I be a good mother?  How can I have a career and be a full time Mother, Wife, and homemaker?!  On and on I would worry about my responsibilities, if I was up to the task, and if I was doing all I could/ should do.   I'm worn out just thinking about how I worried! Ha!

The Pandemic has indeed been a challenge to getting older!  Many of the "simple things" I value highly are not available!  Hugs! And Smiles!  I miss Smiles!  Now- I've been rather hard of hearing most of my life. These masks have added a new challenge! On a rather humorous note I now realize since everyone is wearing masks that I no longer can "read lips"! (What?  Huh?  Say again? )  So this year of getting older has been a bit tough.  

While I'm able, I want to:   -Value each day!

                                             -Be less serious, laugh more!

                                             -Forgive, not only others but myself as well!

                                             -Soak in each good thing I see and experience!

                                             -Take chances!  Road trips! Flights! Sunday drives into the countryside!

My second cup of coffee is gone- and so my morning musings will end.

Thank you, Dear Readers for coming along as I contemplate getting a day older!  

                                      May You All Stay Safe, Stay Well, And Be Happy!

                                      It's A Good Day To Have A Good Day!

MARCY'S THOUGHTS- NONNA MARCY'S MUSINGS- MOTHER NATURE IS PAINTING MICHIGAN!!

 There's so much beauty to be seen this time of year!  From the air, the road, and waterways - it's truly a feast for the eyes!  It's hard to choose what to share!  Forgive me if I put you in "Autumn Overload"!  

                                      There is yet more to share!  That will be for another day!

                                     Until next time, Dear Readers!  

                 Remember- No Pandemic Can Take The Beauty Out Of A Michigan Autumn! Take a drive through the back roads and see for yourselves!  

MARCY'S THOUGHTS!- RAINY OVERCAST DAYS !

   

  

Greetings, Dear Readers!

Have you ever noticed your energy level on rainy overcast days?  My eyelids are always a bit heavy.  My energy is low.  We seem to have a lot of days like this in Michigan! 

My afghan on the sofa becomes my best friend!  It's a "Soup and Story" day!  A good book or old movie keeps me company on such days!

I have a special series from my childhood that I still love to read.  Reading "The Long Winter" gave me my first realization that the written word could transform you to a different place and time. (You may have heard this story before, so forgive me if it's a repeat!)

I was sitting in my bedroom on the second floor of our house. No air conditioning in the Summer. I was reading "The Long Winter" and became chilled to the bone, right along with the girl in the story! I wrapped myself in a quilt and continued to read.  All at once my sister's voice pulled me back to reality.  "What's wrong with you?!" she exclaimed!  "It's 90 degrees in here!"  That's when I realized how powerful a story- and the imagination was, not only to the visual, but the physical as well!

Now back to today, with the chilly, rainy winds blowing and the sky an overcast grey.  I'll snuggle into my afghan, open a book, and be transported once again!

Happy Reading, Dear Readers!  A Bowl of homemade soup and a good story equals a good "Rainy Day" afternoon!

Until next time!  Hugs to All!

THE FLIGHT NUN'S THOUGHTS ON -NONNA MARCY'S MUSINGS-- THE ROAD CALLS!

 

             I have the heart of a Gypsy!  Be it planes, autos, or trains the sense of adventure calls!

            Mother Nature never disappoints!  

            Human nature is curious in its contrasts but often surprisingly gracious and kind!

            History tells lessons to be learned, with struggles and triumphs of those gone before, 

            And ALL with the backdrop of awe inspiring Beauty!

MARCY'S THOUGHTS - NONNA MARCY'S MUSINGS BLOG- INSOMNIA!

 

       INSOMNIA!  Family familiar!  My biological Father would go for days without being able to sleep, I'm told!  And then on day 4 or 5 a family member would find him collapsed on the floor, sleeping like the dead!  

I have never needed a lot of sleep!  My mother would put us to bed at 7 p.m. in the Summer time, which was torture for me!  She said she wanted us to get 12 hours of sleep!  I think she probably just wanted a break! 

 I would lay in that bed and try to figure out how I could escape undetected! I knew I could crawl out the window. The bedroom was on the first floor!  But how do I get back in?!  So- I'd lay there listening to the kids playing outside and hating every minute of that "non sleep" time!

In truth- most of my adult life aI went on 5 hours sleep a night!  Not that I didn't need more!  Flying career, children, home duties-- well, there didn't seem to be enough hours in the day!

In spite of my exhaustion there were times when I just couldn't sleep! My mind would be a whirl.  My body refused to rest!  I was always restless during the full of the moon!  But other times, like last night- it would just happen!  Both of my sons have the same condition!

Normally I just get up and do something!  The times I had to be somewhere early in the morning were the hardest!  I've meditated, listened to soothing music, exercised, and had a glass of wine. Nothing works!

So I wander into the wee hours, trying not to make noise for my neighbors! I watch the pre-dawn sky and listen to the birds waking up and calling for the Sun Rise!

And I realize how Blessed I am to have these quiet moments to myself, before I have to share my world with the noise of traffic and humanity!

Perhaps I need to look on "Insomnia" as a blessing-  a gift of a quiet World!

Until next time Dear Readers!

NONNA MARCY'S MUSINGS- MARCY'S THOUGHTS- THE PANDEMIC AUTUMN!

 I was feeling a bit down this morning!  For some reason I felt a bit mournful of the losses happening because of the Pandemic.   The questions about where we can go- what's available whirled in my brain! 

Are the Apple Orchards open?  Can we still get donuts and Cider?  What parks are still open?  Do you need to wear masks at the park if no one is around?  What about Halloween?

I stopped myself. Yes- there are losses. I long to hug my family- really HUG them!  I'd love to sit out at a cafe sipping coffee and watching the World go by without the hinderance and concern about the virus. I'd like to see people's faces!  Ha!

But we have a multitude of fun things available to us- and blessings this virus can't take away!  We have our Creativity!!  So make those Halloween pumpkins!

Nothing sooth's this Nature Lover's Soul as much as a drive through the country!  There's Beauty everywhere this time of year!  Mother Nature seems to be so forgiving of our Human tendency to take for granted the frailty of the Earth! 

                            Taken on a very misty morning!  Almost looks like a water color painting!

                                         And- of course, let's not forget Sunsets!

So- rather than to dwell on Pandemic losses, I choose to enjoy what this virus can't take away! And count my blessings for what I do have!

So that's my Morning Musings, Dear Reader!  Thank you for following along and being part of my journey!

            Until next time!  Look for the Beauty, the Positive, and know that this too shall pass!