I have a friend who has 4 sons. We went to high school and beauty school together, got married the same year and on our way home from our honeymoon we visited them in DC .She is wonderful friend and so is her husband. But - - -
I'm envious of her -why?
Because there is no confusion for her on the holidays, she doesn't have to figure out what time dinner is to accomodate everyone, all she has to do is tell them the time and they are all there both wives, girlfriends , grandkids & her sons. Everything runs so smooth for her. Her daughter in laws are always over their house at least 2 times a week, and yes they shop together without it being a special occasion and they call her on the phone to ask how she is.
Your probably wondering if the daughter-in-laws have their own parents and the answer is yes but my friend says that they always find time for them.
I'm wondering if their are any other mothers of sons out there who could comment on this Blog about their situations - - - - -
In the meantime the hustle & bustle are upon us and time is running out. -
- Running out for the material things we all do for Christmas, the shopping, wrapping, baking etc. Traditions that have been carried on year after year - - Life repeats itself with different generations of the family. In time our roles reverse from being on the receiving end to now being the giving ones, we find that we are the older generation, stepping into the shoes our parents previously wore.
I remember my parents baking together, shopping together by streetcar -( they did not have a car as of yet.) doing all the fun things as a family, the same as we do now. getting excited for us kids to open the gifts, making traditonal food, making up plates of cookies- - - -
It all boils down to FAMILY- the Dad, Mom and the kids along with the dog, cat grandparents , Uncles, Aunts - they make the family - those of us who still have this are truly blessed.
So many today are single parents, divorce is prevelent in most homes - that leaves the kids struggling - un happy and feeling unloved and like it is their fault. The parent that shows no love or caring because they are to busy do not deserve to be parents. What is more important then your children? The kids are the glue of the home - they need nuturing, love and caring - - - they need you - they did not ask to come into this world -
Hope to hear many comments either way
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Saturday, November 27, 2010
REUNION OF THE MIANZO COUSINS
THIS IS A VERY LATE POSTING BUT I WANTED TO SAY THAT THE MIANZO COUSIN REUNION WAS FANTASTIC - - I AM SO GLAD THAT WE WENT THE EXTRA MILE TO HAVE IT
WE ARE HOPING TO HAVE IT YEARLY WITH SOME OF THE COUSINS WHO HAD PRIOR COMMITMENTS ABLE TO KEEP THE SAME WEEKEND OPEN FOR 2011
I HAVE NOT POSTED ON THIS BLOG FOR AGES BUT SOMEHOW CAME ACROSS IT THIS MORNING AND THOUGHT I WOULD BRING IT UP TO DATE.
I LOVE KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH MY LOVING COUSINS
WE ARE HOPING TO HAVE IT YEARLY WITH SOME OF THE COUSINS WHO HAD PRIOR COMMITMENTS ABLE TO KEEP THE SAME WEEKEND OPEN FOR 2011
I HAVE NOT POSTED ON THIS BLOG FOR AGES BUT SOMEHOW CAME ACROSS IT THIS MORNING AND THOUGHT I WOULD BRING IT UP TO DATE.
I LOVE KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH MY LOVING COUSINS
Thursday, September 2, 2010
SUNSHINE ON MY SHOULDER
Reunion count down has begun!
It is 16 days till the 1st Mianzo cousin reunion.
I can't understand why people won't RSVP to a gathering! All they have to do is say yes or no. What is so hard about that I wonder?
If they were the hosts ,I am sure they would want to know who was
coming or not so they knew how much to order or buy. Even if they don't want to be bothered in coming or have no interest in coming the least they could do is be courtesy by answering.
My cousin almost pulled out of this because of no response until I told her the ones coming. They are the ones that care - who are looking forward to the reunion as much as we are. Some I have not seen in forever. It will be such a joy to see them.
To share memories, to break bread together and to hug each other.
To carry on the Mianzo memories and talk about what traditions we still carry on and will be able to hand down to our children and our children's children.
A Reunion of the remaining Mianzo's. Where we will be able to share our memories - - - -with laughter - love - happiness in being together.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
SHADES OF BLUE
Working at the library I have been introduced to many authors, not in the flesh but by their writing.
Why it took me so long to read this author is beyond me, I have seen her books go out to patrons many
times and people have ordered her books constantly. Still I was never drawn to the books for some reason. I thought they would end up being boring or uninteresting.
I can't explain why "SHADES of BLUE" piqued my interest. Reading the synopsis did not even come close in
Preparing me for this heart warming, soul touching book. Who is the author? Karen Kingsbury - many of you have probably read her Christian books, but I have not.
The story touched my heart, I usually stay away from reading books that affect me emotionally. I go for thrillers, who done it type of books.
But, this, this was fine reading, I loved the fact that Karen put in so many quotes from the Bible. "LOVE WHEN IT'S DIFFICULT TO LOVE" - "BE MERCIFUL"- "-DO NOT JUDGE YOU WILL NOT BE JUDGED"
Those sayings hit home because I did judge,found it difficult to love and be merciful and yet considered myself a decent person - I have a lot to practice.
I can't remember the last time my eyes filled up with tears from reading a book, but this one did- I don't
like the feeling it causes but yet the book has warmed my heart and the characters have stayed with me. It did not end the way I was hoping it would but it did end realistic.
A good way to bring God into your daily life for sure - - -Karen Kingsley writes from the heart - -
I am glad I found her.
Why it took me so long to read this author is beyond me, I have seen her books go out to patrons many
times and people have ordered her books constantly. Still I was never drawn to the books for some reason. I thought they would end up being boring or uninteresting.
I can't explain why "SHADES of BLUE" piqued my interest. Reading the synopsis did not even come close in
Preparing me for this heart warming, soul touching book. Who is the author? Karen Kingsbury - many of you have probably read her Christian books, but I have not.
The story touched my heart, I usually stay away from reading books that affect me emotionally. I go for thrillers, who done it type of books.
But, this, this was fine reading, I loved the fact that Karen put in so many quotes from the Bible. "LOVE WHEN IT'S DIFFICULT TO LOVE" - "BE MERCIFUL"- "-DO NOT JUDGE YOU WILL NOT BE JUDGED"
Those sayings hit home because I did judge,found it difficult to love and be merciful and yet considered myself a decent person - I have a lot to practice.
I can't remember the last time my eyes filled up with tears from reading a book, but this one did- I don't
like the feeling it causes but yet the book has warmed my heart and the characters have stayed with me. It did not end the way I was hoping it would but it did end realistic.
A good way to bring God into your daily life for sure - - -Karen Kingsley writes from the heart - -
I am glad I found her.
Friday, July 16, 2010
AN APRON FULL OF MEMORIES
Being a sentimenal person I have among my dishtowel drawer "Grandma's Apron"
It is a sturdy pinafore apron made up of white muslim trimmed in green wih a little pocket that my Grandma Fidazzo made .
I can still visulize Grandma wearing her hairnet over her snow white beautiful hair and her apron on making one of her home made recipe's. Home made Gnocchi's, Ravioli's and her homemade Pizza which everyone just loved, , they were just some of the delicious meals that she made with loving hands.
She wore her white apron every day but Sunday, Sunday she put on a fancier one but sill made by her hands.
Grandma would stay at her sons and daughters home's for visits every once in a while and she always brought her apron. Once when she was at our home she left her beloved apron behind, I have that loved apron to this day and treasure it - I don't wear it, I did have it hanging in the kitchen for a while but was afraid it would get ruined so back in the disth towel draawer it went and is still there.
Today's aprons are considered to be novelties, There are bar-b-que aprons, printed ones with funny sayings, ones that look like tuxedos, all kind to choose from. But, the aprons of yester year are scarce - except for those of us who are fortunate to have one of "Grandma's Aprons"
It is a sturdy pinafore apron made up of white muslim trimmed in green wih a little pocket that my Grandma Fidazzo made .
I can still visulize Grandma wearing her hairnet over her snow white beautiful hair and her apron on making one of her home made recipe's. Home made Gnocchi's, Ravioli's and her homemade Pizza which everyone just loved, , they were just some of the delicious meals that she made with loving hands.
She wore her white apron every day but Sunday, Sunday she put on a fancier one but sill made by her hands.
Grandma would stay at her sons and daughters home's for visits every once in a while and she always brought her apron. Once when she was at our home she left her beloved apron behind, I have that loved apron to this day and treasure it - I don't wear it, I did have it hanging in the kitchen for a while but was afraid it would get ruined so back in the disth towel draawer it went and is still there.
Today's aprons are considered to be novelties, There are bar-b-que aprons, printed ones with funny sayings, ones that look like tuxedos, all kind to choose from. But, the aprons of yester year are scarce - except for those of us who are fortunate to have one of "Grandma's Aprons"
Sunday, July 11, 2010
THREE MUSKETEERS
I was meeting up with two dear friends for lunch today. We had worked together for 13 years if not more and we were meeting for the first time in 3 years. We were seated at a cozy little restaurant with booths and tables put close together. It seemed like they were trying to seat as many people as possible. The Hostess sat us next to a table of 4 women who were talking rather loudly, making it very hard to talk and be heard among each other. At one point we just gave up and listened to the conversation.
The one woman was saying that even though her kid did not live out of state she felt like he did. She only had the one child and it seemed like her child never had time for her and her husband. They were always doing things with their friends and never included them. The other two women with her were laughing at her antics. Her hands were flying all over the place as she talked., it was hard not to notice it. .
They were well dressed ladies eating their rabbit food which made me feel instantly guilty, why? because I was craving fries! When the waitress came to take our order, did I ordered the fries I really wanted? No, how could I with these thin women seated right next to us & my friends thin also? I ordered rabbet food while my friends ordered fries to go along with their meal, My friends offered to share their fries with me, but I said no thank you and started eating my salad, rabbet food because I was the only one that was "fluffy".
Lunch was a howl, as we reminisced about our working together and how we were called "The Three Musketeers" because at that time we all wore the same size, a "7/8" and we were always shopping and going out to eat. We got along great and we worked hard. This was our 2nd reunion, the first being 3 yrs ago when I was just done with treatment, trying to regain my strength when they took me out for brunch. As good friends do we have kept in touch over the years, it's been 6 years since I've worked at LeWinter., Gloria was the first to quit, Lois being the second. I was the last musketeer still hanging in. It was a mentally exhuasting job. and you had better pay close attention to detail or else you could make a mistake that could cost the picture framer a job.
We stayed longer then we should have but we had so much to catch up on and just wanted to enjoy each other's company. The table of ladies next to us finally left and we were able to converse quietly instead of trying to shout to be heard. It was a fun afternoon spent as the Three Musketeers.
The one woman was saying that even though her kid did not live out of state she felt like he did. She only had the one child and it seemed like her child never had time for her and her husband. They were always doing things with their friends and never included them. The other two women with her were laughing at her antics. Her hands were flying all over the place as she talked., it was hard not to notice it. .
They were well dressed ladies eating their rabbit food which made me feel instantly guilty, why? because I was craving fries! When the waitress came to take our order, did I ordered the fries I really wanted? No, how could I with these thin women seated right next to us & my friends thin also? I ordered rabbet food while my friends ordered fries to go along with their meal, My friends offered to share their fries with me, but I said no thank you and started eating my salad, rabbet food because I was the only one that was "fluffy".
Lunch was a howl, as we reminisced about our working together and how we were called "The Three Musketeers" because at that time we all wore the same size, a "7/8" and we were always shopping and going out to eat. We got along great and we worked hard. This was our 2nd reunion, the first being 3 yrs ago when I was just done with treatment, trying to regain my strength when they took me out for brunch. As good friends do we have kept in touch over the years, it's been 6 years since I've worked at LeWinter., Gloria was the first to quit, Lois being the second. I was the last musketeer still hanging in. It was a mentally exhuasting job. and you had better pay close attention to detail or else you could make a mistake that could cost the picture framer a job.
We stayed longer then we should have but we had so much to catch up on and just wanted to enjoy each other's company. The table of ladies next to us finally left and we were able to converse quietly instead of trying to shout to be heard. It was a fun afternoon spent as the Three Musketeers.
Friday, May 14, 2010
I'm As Happy As A Lark,
It's a good day! Yes, today was a very good day. You see I had my 3-1/2 year Breast Cancer check up with my Chemo doctor today. After reading my test results and my exam he said that I was "disgustingly normal".
I started smiling from ear to ear, what wonderful news!
I was a little concerned before my appointment - the last time I was there in November, Doc said the x-ray showed a spot on my lung. so I was worried what this x-ray would show - God answered my prayers and those of the friends I asked to say a few. You can understand now why I'm as happy as a lark.
Down-town traffic is horrendous, bumper to bumper, horns blowing, brakes squealing & today we were driving in a good thunderstorm with rain pelting down so hard we could hardly see. Usually I am stressed driving under such conditions but today it didn't bother me at all, in my eyes the sun was shining, warm and bright- - - - - - - as I said - today is a good day, a very good day :-)
I started smiling from ear to ear, what wonderful news!
I was a little concerned before my appointment - the last time I was there in November, Doc said the x-ray showed a spot on my lung. so I was worried what this x-ray would show - God answered my prayers and those of the friends I asked to say a few. You can understand now why I'm as happy as a lark.
Down-town traffic is horrendous, bumper to bumper, horns blowing, brakes squealing & today we were driving in a good thunderstorm with rain pelting down so hard we could hardly see. Usually I am stressed driving under such conditions but today it didn't bother me at all, in my eyes the sun was shining, warm and bright- - - - - - - as I said - today is a good day, a very good day :-)
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