I'm not a very good blogger!  It's been awhile since my last post.

I'm finding my multitasking skills aren't what they used to be.  It seems I used to manage work,  getting kids to their respective soccer games, organize choir practices and concerts, set up nursing home visits, volunteer and several different community events, knit up a gift or two, remind husband and kids of their various practices, appointments, etc ......and all without a cell phone!    

These days, I mostly just worry about choir and an occasional vendor show (hand knit items).......and husband's doctor appts.  I just work one day a week, though I sometimes sub for the school district.   Last week, I subbed 3 days in a row - and 2 days the week before that.   My life ground to a halt.   I forgot a meeting, didn't get information or music together for a choir concert like I should.........and the house looked like a hurricane went through it.    Not that I'm ever a good housekeeper......but even I have my limits!  I couldn't believe it!  I didn't used to have such a problem getting things done while I worked!

So, I've been lamenting growing old and slowing down........until it occurred to me that maybe - I've just gotten smarter.   Maybe we get out of practice running around like crazy people, because we realize that all that running around isn't necessary.  Maybe a forgotten meeting means that it's a good day to stay home.   Maybe the music wasn't that important and maybe, no one really cares about the house.  All the important things that needed to happen, did.    What would have happened years ago if I had just focused on the most important things and let some of the other stuff slide?  Would it have mattered?   Maybe it would have.  But for now - I like to think that I've become much smarter rather than much older.  I will get done what's necessary - and not worry about what isn't.   What a relief!

Linda's Blog at 60: Well, here I am. 60 years old, working just one d...

Linda's Blog at 60: Well, here I am.  60 years old, working just one d...: Well, here I am.  60 years old, working just one day a week at a local nursing home.  Occasionally, I teach a knitting or crochet class - an...

Another week, another blog. Not too much exciting to talk about, though!   I've been knitting up a storm, getting ready for a class I'm teaching at the ArtBarn this week and am impatiently waiting for our next choir practice.  We've hit on something wonderful this year.  I'm so excited to present Forever Glorified! 

It's been a little bit of a tense week - there's a lot of changes going on where my husband works and no one's certain exactly what's going to happen.   I'm holding onto good thoughts!

My volunteer activity is escalating.  Time to get started for our annual Community Bazaar that's being held in September.  Also working on our Easter Cantata, the Fall FiberFest and several other activities.   It'll be good to be busy - but I sure would like to find a nice part time job!

Here's some pictures of my latest work:

I do love to knit!  Funny how I used to think of knitting as an old lady skill.  And I guess since I am 60 years old -  I kind of qualify as an old lady.  I sure don't feel old, though! In my mind, I'm about 35.  In my mind, I can still hike up rocky formations at the state park, dance til dawn, canoe for hours and swim 1000 yards without much effort.   Key words here.....in my mind!  Then I get up out of my chair, and shuffle for a few yards til my arthritic hip catches up.    Doggone....I AM getting old!   Oh well.......beats the alternative!    Til next time.  I'll likely have more to say.......  

Well, here I am.  60 years old, working just one day a week at a local nursing home.  Occasionally, I teach a knitting or crochet class - and do some contract knitting.  I vend a show once in awhile, too.  Since I'm a bit of a yarn snob ( seriously - I'm a terrible yarn snob), my handknits are a little spendy.  But I do stand by my work and haven't heard any complaints.  Either the people I knit for are too nice to say anything, or I do a pretty good job.

I'm blessed to have 2 grandsons.  They are the loves of my life, but unfortunately they live very far away.  One in Virginia - one in Scotland.  Someday I'll go into detail about how my offspring have scattered around the world.  I'm very proud of all of them.  Anyway - I love to knit for my grands.......my challenge is to finish something and get it to them before they outgrow it!  Another grand will be coming soon in Scotland - so the things that were too small are there and ready for little brother or sister.

Two of my great joys are directing the community choirs in our area.  One is an SATB choir - we perform cantatas at Easter and Christmas.  I know of no better way to celebrate the birth and the resurrection of our Lord than through music!  The other choir meets year round.  Our members are cognitively disabled adults.  We give 3 concerts a year and also sing at several community events throughout the year.  

My husband and I do music at some area senior centers and nursing homes, too.  He's a brilliant guitar player and we both love to sing.  My husband is my rock.  He makes all our concerts happen by setting up stage and sound.  He teaches at a Job Corps as a GED counselor and upper level Math Teacher.  He scared me to death last fall with a heart attack, but 5 stents later, he seems to be healthy and strong again. 

So this is who I am......my first entry is my introduction.   I'm planning to use this blog as kind of a journal as I work on shedding a few pounds, finding more gainful employment, developing my skills and doing some home improvements.  If you find it entertaining, too - then I won't feel like I'm wasting my time!   Until next time..........  Linda