2nd Anniversary

Today is the 2nd anniversary of the death of my dearest friend in the world,Nancy Painter.I miss her each and every day. I remember how devastated I was to hear the news. I haven't made the appointment to have my tattoo added to yet but I am calling today. Hopefully by next weekend I will have it done. It amazes me sometimes how life just moves on. I am reminded of the song that goes Why does my heart go on beating, why do these eyes of mine cry, don't they know it's the end of the world, it ended when you said goodbye. I felt that way that day. Like, how can people still be driving their cars and acting like the worst thing in the world didn't just happen? I am not going to cry today. Or at least I am not planning on it. We will see how the day goes.

Lady Bird Johnson passed away in her home yesterday. They say she died a peaceful death surrounded by her loved ones. I loved that lady. She was the epitome of a true Texas lady. She worked so hard to make things better in her lifetime. She was a big supporter of Keep America Beautiful and was instrumental in much of the natural beauty both in the nation's capital as well as here in Texas. I once saw her in a building here in town.She was getting of the elevator and I saw her and squealed like a school girl "Oh Lady Bird, I love you" and rushed to hug her. I was met by 2 rather large gentlemen who effectively blocked my way! Oops! Forgot about the secret servicemen. She waved them away and hugged my neck anyways! The state of Texas as well as the whole country has lost a wonderful person!

My car is in the shop. I took it in this morning. Of course, I am broke as a joke so hello, my car is hiccuping when I am at a standstill. I don't know what that means but I am sure it will be costly. I love my car and would hate to have to get another one.

The "talker" is out today. That is a nice present for me on this auspicious day. I don't think I could make it if I had to listen to her over there on the other side of the partition sighing away. I swear some days I feel like I should hold on to something or get sighed out of here. I shouldn't make fun of her but she does get all flustered and so easy at that. Her surgery is scheduled for the 26th of this month and she will probably be out for about 6 weeks.Who knows I may even miss her while she is gone...NAH!