love the beach

I guess that to say I love the beach would be repetitious, but I'm the Mr. Boring. I had my typical day, spent most of the afternoon at the beach.
Did get to speak to my son C, Tomorrow is my birthday and I'm 60, whoo, whee. It did feel good to hear his voice and for him to tell me he is doing okay. He is just so much of the man I always hoped he would be. I'm just the proud papa and he is my amazing son. He is coming down for Father's day, so I will can give him a big hug.
He was saying how brown I was in the last picture I sent him. Yes, the beach bum.
I'm just hoping for a sunset without clouds, maybe tomorrow.

I wanted to send you a...

Last nite i made some dark chocolate covered strawberries and M and I shared them.

I wanted to see you again but that would mean another goodbye
I wanted to send you a dream but sleep wouldn't come
I wanted to share some of this sunshine but it's cloudy today
I wanted to give you my love but I know it is already there
I wanted to give you a hug but have one of the kids do it for me.
I wanted to change things but I didn't want to lose any of the happiness I have
I wanted to look in your eyes so I just closed mine
I wanted to last forever but nothing on earth does
I wanted to be less intense but my feelings are
I wanted to say the exact right thing but this will have to suffice
I wanted to kiss you again and I will some day
I wanted to see you but that would mean another goodbye

high school memories

I am on the Clasmates.com web site, but I never go any further than looking at the list of people. I just don't know if I want to talk about what I have done. I'm not a successful guy. I just raised some great kids. Do I want to know about these people, I haven't concerned myself with since we graduated? I got rid of anything related to high school, yearbook, papers, anything else. I knew that we were all scattering and I was right because I ended up a thousand miles away from Calumet High. Even further in my mind. I guess I just have to be where I am at, living in the moment. In Louisiana I was all for crawfish and football. Now I'm in Florida and I'm all for the beach. I found out that two of the best are already gone. Vince, the natural, and Don, the scrappiest guy I ever knew. I never go back, I just go on.

everyday is great

Usual day, got up late, ate oatmeal, cleaned some, then went to the beach.

Everyday is great at the beach. First I get my exercise because I walk to the beach, then I walk in the water at the beach, I do some light exercise, then I sit and contemplate life, and enjoy the ionization in the air, I walk back down the beach in the water, and walk home.
Man, does it feel great to be able to do that everyday.

I haven't got tired of it yet and, in fact, miss it when I don't get to go.

Also, go there at sunset and you get this great color show. A sunset is a beautiful thing.

memorial day

BBQ ribs, for years I didn't appreciate them, now I love them. M did some on the grill, most excellent. also did corn on cob, so sweet and asparagus.
Then for dessert, fruit pizza. Guess I will have to walk tomorrow to work that chow down off.
Yes, I worked on my car. no, I am not done.

Kinda bummed out, Probably not enough sleep or enough beach. Maybe tomorrow.
I know the water will be fine.

sunday

Had another late night but got up and we all went to church.
Then I detailed the car some more.
Finally, we went to the beach and the water was warm and soothing. CeCe and I went to the playground, then she let me chase her around and around this small building.

M says I need to upgrade from flip-flops to sandals for church. What is the fun of being a beach bum if you have to dress up like that.

Walked around in my bare feet the rest of the day.

Decided to include some of my poems from time to time.

save my love
for a rainy day
when you're stuck inside
and feeling low
pull it out like
a book and let it
comfort you
even though
i won't be there
to put my arms around you
wear my love like
a shawl, put it
tight over your
shoulders
and let me warm you
let my love touch you
as your love touches me
be kissed by the shadow
of an angel
just before
you fall asleep

slow saturday

It was a lazy day today, as always, I was up late last night. I got up late. i worked on my car cleaning some more, It needs lot of detail work. Of course I listened to my Joss Stone Cd. I love her voice, it is so clear. Are you diggin me, cus I'm digging you, great song. You're a dirty man, a dirty, dirty man. How about a dirty car?
Went to Chili's to eat and had ribs, actually had some of 4 different kinds. All were good. My new favorite food is ribs. M fixed cookies from a mix, hot out of the oven with cold milk.
Didn't make it to the beach or se the sunset, too many clouds. I guess some people would tire of it, anybody see the new King Kong, but I hope I don't.

washing the car

How mundane, I finally got up and washed my car, really I am detailing it so I can take pictures and sell it. I got it clean but I have to touch up the paint in a few spots and work on the carpet. It is shiny now and I hope I get top $$.

When it got to 3:30, I dropped my rag and took off for the beach. I like to park and take my shoes off. Then I walk the length of the beach in the water. Then I walk to a covered bench and watch the waves, sun bathe and do a few exercises. I try to walk to the beach, but i cheated today and drove. I want to be home when CeCe arrives so she doesn't think I'm not coming back.

I finally got around to ordering my 50" plasma. I ordered a Pioneer with a up converting DVD player. M said I had to get a new TV stand and it had to be cherry wood. I'm looking forward to seeing "Finding Nemo" on it since CeCe watches it everyday. I saw the musical at Disney World. Rode the nemo ride twice.

trying to get a convertible

Well, life on the beach is great. I do feel the need to get a cruisin' car, however. So, I'm trying to sell the family 4-dr sedan and find a bright red convertible. It seems like evey site needs pics so, I 'm going to wash her up and see if anyone is interested. Car dealers want to give you about half of what it worth. I hope their is someone out there that needs a good used family car.

since this my first blog, I am going to make it short.