Conversation – 16

Memory
Song by Barbra Streisand

Midnight, not a sound from the pavement
Has the moon lost her memory?
She is smiling alone
In the lamplight, the withered leaves collect at my feet
And the wind begins to moan
Memory, all alone in the moonlight
I can dream of the old days
Life was beautiful then
I remember the time I knew what happiness was
Let the memory live again
Every street lamp seems to beat
A fatalistic warning
Someone mutters and the street lamp sputters
And soon it will be morning
Daylight, I must wait for the sunrise
I must think of a new life
And I mustn’t give in
When the dawn comes, tonight will be a memory too
And a new day will begin
Burnt out ends of smoky days
The stale, cold smell of morning
A street lamp dies, another night is over
Another day is dawning
Touch me, it’s so easy to leave me
All alone with the memory
Of my days in the sun
If you touch me, you’ll understand what happiness is
Look, a new day has begun

I Say a Little Prayer
Song by Dionne Warwick & David Elliot

The moment I wake up
Before I put on my makeup
I say a little prayer for you
While combing my hair, now
And wondering what dress to wear, now
I say a little prayer for you
Forever, forever, you’ll stay in my heart
And I will love you
Forever and ever, we never will part
Oh, how I’ll love you
Together, together, that’s how it must be
To live without you
Would only mean heartbreak for me
I run for the bus, dear
While riding I think of us, dear
I say a little prayer for you
At work, I just take time
And all through my coffee break-time
I say a little prayer for you
Forever, forever, you’ll stay in my heart
And I will love you
Forever and ever, we never will part
Oh, how I’ll love you
Together, together, that’s how it must be
To live without you
Would only mean heartbreak for me
Forever, forever, you’ll stay in my heart
And I will love you
Forever and ever, we never will part
Oh, how I’ll love you
Together, together, that’s how it must be
To live without you
Would only mean heartbreak for me
My darling, believe me
For me there is no one but you
Please love me too
I’m in love with you
Answer my prayer
Say you love me too
Why don’t you answer my prayer
You know everyday I say a little prayer
I said, I say, I say a little prayer

Johnny Mathis
“Misty”

Look at me
I’m as helpless as a kitten up a tree
And I feel like I’m clinging to a cloud
I can’t understand
I get misty, just holding your hand

Walk my way
And a thousand violins begin to play
Or it might be the sound of your hello
That music I hear
I get misty the moment you’re near

You can say that you’re leading me on
But it’s just what I want you to do
Don’t you notice how hopelessly I’m lost
That’s why I’m following you

On my own
Would I wander through this wonderland alone
Never knowing my right foot from my left
My hat from my glove
I’m too misty and too much in love
[repeat after music interlude]

Look at me

Club Sheba

@sheba2011

Back home late afternoon and, yes, I am tired. Did a lot of driving around and stopping at places. I will make something easy for dinner.

So great your mom and whole family are feeling fine.😊 I got my mom scheduled for her first shot on the 29th so she will be able to travel the world, lol!✈🌎 Saw on the news yesterday that the Pfizer people said we will need a booster 6-12 months out. I guess with all these variants, it may have to be annual like the flu shot. So sick of this already.

Oz and the ‘burgh are one in the same with weather today. Have a cozy evening – love the flower attire!💗

@sheba2011

Hi. Great day to do whatever. Tonight is Trivia. Wonder if there’s a game. Hubby will be at the computer, so I suppose we will not be shopping. This will give me an opportunity to redo a closet and maybe the dining area. Not to worry, I will not over do .

Weather is a bit cloudy. It’s 78 degrees. Chance of rain. But for some reason the back is fine. I think someone got the forecast wrong!!!!!😂

Glad your mom is ok. Our second shot is in two weeks. I just hope there will be no problems.

Well, off to work I go. See ya tonight.

Living a Life of Grace

When we accept that we always exist in a state of grace, we are able to live our lives more graciously.

Grace exists inside of all of us and around us. It is our inner beauty that radiates outward, touching everyone we meet. It is that unseen hand that comes from the divine, raising us up when we most need it. To be able to live in a state of grace is not based on worthiness, nor is it earned through good deeds, ritual, or sacrifice. Rather it is an unearned favor, freely bestowed and available to all, that is inherent to our birthright. All we must do is open our eyes to its presence and we will find and experience grace everywhere.

Grace is in the rain bringing relief to drought-ridden farms, and the unexpected lead for the perfect job opportunity that comes from a stranger. Grace is what happens to someone when they miraculously escape injury; it is even the simple events that happen to us that we call “good luck,” like when we don’t get a parking ticket after are meter has expired. Grace resides in the love between two people, the gift or check that comes unexpectedly in the mail, the cozy comforts that make up a home, and in the acts of forgiveness we bestow upon others. It is grace that moves us to go out of our way to help a stranger. Grace is the state we are in when we are doing nothing but just being who we are.

When we accept that we always exist in a state of grace, we are able to live our lives more graciously. Knowing we are graced gives us hope, makes us more generous, and allows us to trust that we are taken care of even when we are going through difficult times. Grace is our benevolence of heart, and our generosity of spirit. Grace is unconditional love and the beauty that is our humanity. When we know that we are blessed with grace, we can’t help but want to live our lives in harmony.

@kittengirl,

Sending positive vibes to you and your family. Also sending kitty hugs.

Cherie,

Good Morning in S. Cali you and the family are on my mind. 😘😎Please be well.

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh. 😘😎Have a good time with your mother and just enjoy
the day. My mom is doing fine after her second shot I am so glad so far no problems. 😘💕

Everyone is doing fine so far. I know Jake will be waiting at the door for you and you
will be a wee bit tired. I will make you something in Club Sheba. 😎 I know your Mom’s hair
will look nice. 💕There is nothing like being pampered during these times.

@71flowerchild,

Good afternoon in New Mexico I hope you and your family are having a good time. 😎
Enjoy the fresh air from the land of enchantments. I hope the fur babies are having a
great time too. 😘😎Chilly in OZ but that is alright. Be safe and enjoy your weekend.