I only thought...

I guess I fooled myself into thinking the funeral was closure. My sisters and I have been cleaning out Mom's house. Everything we touch brings back memories... stirs emotions... and causes tears to flow. I'm not sure at this time if closure is a reality. I've always heard losing someone is something you never get over, but must learn to live with... if that's the case, closure is a fantasy...

Closure

Mom's funeral was Saturday.

There's Iron in Your Words of Life... and Death...

Here is the test to find whether your mission on Earth is finished: if you're alive, it isn't.

I've lived a blessed life. No, I am not rich... I am not famous... I just am. I am blessed to have a mother that cared and taught me how to survive in the real world. I could read, write (in cursive), solve basic mathematical problems, sew, wash clothes and cook before I ever stepped foot into a classroom. My mom made sure I could/would survive by teaching me those basic skills. She taught me that there is no problem that can't be solved; no problem that can't be learned from. I am forever grateful to her for that.

She also allowed me to pursue my love of music at a young age. With my baby sister a new born, in the next room, mom allowed my teenage band to practice in the living room. She also never paid for anything musical...  "If you want it, work for it." Another valuable lesson.

As a child, I dreamed that I would die in the month of September after I turned 59. I've been fearfully anticipating that upcoming event. We are in that month and year. The dream stayed with me all of my life. However, I now know that it wasn't about me. Thursday morning a piece of me died. Thursday morning, Mom's mission on earth ended peacefully and quietly. The dream wasn't about me, it was about my mom.

I love you Mom... and thank you for everything.

Rest well Mom.......

Let This Soak Your Brain...

“Don't be dismayed at goodbyes. A farewell is necessary before you can meet again. And meeting again, after moments or lifetimes, is certain for those who are friends.”

"Here is a test to find whether your mission on earth is finished: If you're alive, it isn't."

"A cloud does not know why it moves in just such a direction and at such a speed, it feels an impulsion... this is the place to go now.
But the sky knows the reason and the patterns behind all clouds, and you will know, too, when you lift yourself high enough to see beyond horizons."

Richard Bach
Illusions : The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah

Relativity

No... I'm not going to blog about my relatives.... there is not enough time in the day, enough days in the week, enough weeks in the year... enough years left in my life, to waste spend talking about my family.... I am NOT referring to my wife or my in laws... so STFU!

No... this is about where we live. People that live in the mountains deal with mud slides, land slides... on the west coast, basically the same, with the addition of earth quakes... up north, miserably cold weather and snow bound half of the year...
But the south... we have Hurricanes. I hate hurricanes... The only good thing about a hurricane is, you have plenty of notice that it's planning to drop 3 feet of water on your yard in 5 hours, or it plans on uprooting every tree within falling distance of the house. You don''t know which one it's going to do, or if it plans on doing both, but at least you know it's coming.

Meet Irene...
Irene is currently a Category 2 hurricane, which means it has sustained winds of 100MPH or greater, with gusts up to 110MPH... or greater...

Here is Irene's projected path...

At 2:00 PM Friday, it will be due east of where I live and predicted to be a Category 3 hurricane.. A cat 3 is, according to the The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, well hell... here's the abridged version of the SSHWS:
Category One Hurricane: Sustained winds 74-95 mph, 64-82 kt, or 119-153 km/hr).
Very dangerous winds will produce some damage
Category Two Hurricane Sustained winds 96-110 mph, 83-95 kt, or 154-177 km/hr).
Extremely dangerous winds will cause extensive damage
Category Three Hurricane Sustained winds 111-130 mph, 96-113 kt, or 178-209 km/hr).
Devastating damage will occur
Category Four Hurricane Sustained winds 131-155 mph, 114-135 kt, or 210-249 km/hr).
Catastrophic damage will occur
Category Five Hurricane Sustained winds greater than 155 mph, greater than 135 kt, or greater than 249 km/hr).
Catastrophic damage will occur
Ok... now... the difference between "Devastating damage" and "Catastrophic damage" is pretty much a moot point. To me it would be like the difference between zero degrees and 20 below... at some point, it's just F-ing cold... same with a hurricane, and some point, it's just F-ing dangerous.

So now the question is, "How far east will it be??

Your guess is as good as mine... I just hope the weather man is a better guesser that I am...

FYI...
Words often heard this time of year in the South...

HUNKER DOWN!!!

Ever Wonder....

Have you ever wondered why A, B, C, D, DD, E, F, G, and H are the Letters used to define bra sizes, but couldn't figure out what the letters stood for.

I think I have this riddle solved, or at least my interpretation:
(A) Almost visible.
(B) Barely there.
(C) Can't Complain!
(D) Damn!
(DD) Double Damn!
(E) Enormous!
(F) Fake.
(G) Get a Reduction.
(H) Help me, I've fallen and I can't get up!

Season of the Witch

UPDATE TO THE UPDATE: Emily has lost it's umph. Looks like she is just going to be a typical summer rain. But keep an eye on her anyway... just in case!!

UPDATE: Looks like Emily might swerve out to sea, or at least enough to do minimal damage...

Let me introduce you to Emily... she has recently moved into the neighborhood.