more Mara

[scotluvsoral]

Oh, thank goodness! I seem to alternate between silence and logorrhea.




I think you're stuck with me. Alex. You've been such a loyal friend, how could I possibly boot you from the club?!



Awww, how kind, babe! Thanks!



Smiling...



Wow... Polish grand names? I'm glad my sons aren't in a hurry to make/adopt babies, but selfishly I long to be a Nana.



Oh I have LOTS of ideas. I think there's a nap time dream movie in my future...

That's pretty exciting to think about

 

[ohverbatum7]

You would make such a good grandmother, I can imagine the stories that you would read to them.

 

[rattles1280]

now that my Qi buddy has returned to Boston, the girlfriend brigade is stepping up to entertain me while Husband is away....

Saw "Far from the Madding Crowd" yesterday with a bookclub friend. I'm a Hardy fan -- nothing like melodrama and angst -- plus there's something special about outdoor lustiness and period costumes. [Cue "The Lusty Month of May"] Then dinner with other book club friends last night. This morning, I piggybacked on the joy train of two grandmothers greeting their year old granddaughter at the airport. It meant leaving home at 5:45, but those happy faces were well worth it. Plus I got to shop at a toy store for the first time in ages. Not sure I'll ever be a grandmother, so I wiggle into others' Nana moments as often as I can. A celebratory pic seems in order.

Drink deeply of life.....

 

[wilderness]

A celebratory pic seems in order.

Cheers!

 

[talikat]

now that my Qi buddy has returned to Boston, the girlfriend brigade is stepping up to entertain me while Husband is away....

Saw "Far from the Madding Crowd" yesterday with a bookclub friend. I'm a Hardy fan -- nothing like melodrama and angst -- plus there's something special about outdoor lustiness and period costumes. [Cue "The Lusty Month of May"] Then dinner with other book club friends last night. This morning, I piggybacked on the joy train of two grandmothers greeting their year old granddaughter at the airport. It meant leaving home at 5:45, but those happy faces were well worth it. Plus I got to shop at a toy store for the first time in ages. Not sure I'll ever be a grandmother, so I wiggle into others' Nana moments as often as I can. A celebratory pic seems in order.

You and me both Mara! I want to be a grandma so bad, I miss having kids around. Son swears he's not having any. I babysit the neighbors baby to get my baby fix.

So happy your friends are stepping up and you're having a good time!!

 

[murmurmara]

Your celebratory photo has everything, a suntanned delight, a refreshing glass of wine, and a stimulating view of your breasts. I could go on.

you're making me smile
thank you

One great-grandmother lived until 95 years old, damn tough Polish woman. I was 27 when she passed.

Yup, "Jah-jee" I would have been, might be. Dunno.

whoa...
thanks for the pronunciation guide! laughing
we'll never be able to foretell what those young'uns will get up to, right?!
just hope we're compos mentis enough and physically able enough to enjoy whatever comes...

Now there's a word you don't see much of......and for the record I like your long ramblings and word smithery that I would never describe as verging on bipolar....but sometimes the silence says so much more xxx

I'm so glad
I find I'm taking a dart and retreat approach lately with AmPics, retreating to my cave for periods, then emerging in a flurry of comments and/or posts. I do enjoy my silence though. I far prefer to listen than to talk. Friends call me a gifted listener, and I treasure that designation.

That's pretty exciting to think about

on massage day, I don't nap... timing doesn't work
however, I am delightfully oiled up and relaxed [fuel for your own mental movie-making -- HA]

You would make such a good grandmother, I can imagine the stories that you would read to them.

oh darlin, yesss... I kept two shelves worth of favorites from sons' childhoods, and just think of all that's been published since then! children's books are such a wonderful art form.

 

[Pervy_dad]

The best way I've seen to enjoy a glass of wine in ages!!

 

[murmurmara]

Drink deeply of life.....

yesss

Cheers!

clink

You and me both Mara! I want to be a grandma so bad, I miss having kids around. Son swears he's not having any. I babysit the neighbors baby to get my baby fix.

So happy your friends are stepping up and you're having a good time!!

thanks, Tali.

Yes, I feel for you. My 25 year old says he doesn't know if he'll ever want kids. The 28 year old is more interested, but has never managed a relationship longer than four months, with the exception of the granddog! I was in my 30's when they were born, so I'll be an older grandmother if it ever happens. My mother was 21 when I was born, so she was a young grandmother -- inspiring, involved, and very active. She was just so good at it, her example is a big part of my desire for that role.

 

[jasonmason]

now that my Qi buddy has returned to Boston, the girlfriend brigade is stepping up to entertain me while Husband is away....

Saw "Far from the Madding Crowd" yesterday with a bookclub friend. I'm a Hardy fan -- nothing like melodrama and angst -- plus there's something special about outdoor lustiness and period costumes. [Cue "The Lusty Month of May"] Then dinner with other book club friends last night. This morning, I piggybacked on the joy train of two grandmothers greeting their year old granddaughter at the airport. It meant leaving home at 5:45, but those happy faces were well worth it. Plus I got to shop at a toy store for the first time in ages. Not sure I'll ever be a grandmother, so I wiggle into others' Nana moments as often as I can. A celebratory pic seems in order.

I see some toys I want to play with.

 

[murmurmara]

late night lazing

 

[jc1213]

late night lazing

That's a sweet pic! and I love the one of you w/ the hat sipping champagne :-D

 

[ohverbatum7]

Here's hoping things will change for you in the grandchild dimension, the relationship between child and grandparents can be very special thing.

 

[ohverbatum7]

Lovely photo, "Here's looking at you kid".

 

[valdo]

late night lazing

You looking more seductive than ever sexy Mara...xx

 

[wilderness]

late night lazing

Mmm, soft light, smiling beauty, slinky top, dreamy shot.

 

[jasonmason]

late night lazing

You are looking as beautiful as ever. Hope the healing is going well.

 

[blackredready]

beautiful

late night lazing

 

[beerbq]

late night lazing

A lovely smile. Thank you for sharing it with us.

 

[scotluvsoral]

late night lazing

Nice picture...made me smile

 

[murmurmara]

The best way I've seen to enjoy a glass of wine in ages!!

why thank you! and thanks for stopping in here...

I see some toys I want to play with.

when you bring a creative eye, the world is FULL of toys!

That's a sweet pic! and I love the one of you w/ the hat sipping champagne :-D

thanks, m'dear
I've been too busy to dig around in the archives, but I did spend some time digging for unposted pics yesterday and I found something you'll like... but don't expect toooo much: it's not red

Here's hoping things will change for you in the grandchild dimension, the relationship between child and grandparents can be very special thing.

I'm guessing this is the voice of experience

Lovely photo, "Here's looking at you kid".

laughing

You looking more seductive than ever sexy Mara...xx

whenever you pop out of the wordwork, there's always an awwww... you're still looking!

 

[murmurmara]

Mmm, soft light, smiling beauty, slinky top, dreamy shot.

thank you!
barely awake, but still a believer in beaming beneficence -- it bounces, you know...

You are looking as beautiful as ever. Hope the healing is going well.

thanks, darlin
I guess that oiled nipple didn't Quite show through in the low light

beautiful

smiling... remembering your comment the first time you saw my face...

A lovely smile. Thank you for sharing it with us.

and thanks for your comments -- I sure appreciate them.

Nice picture...made me smile

ah, my devious plan worked! y'all's comments make me smile, so I'm glad I'm spreading it around.

 

[RjThoughts]

Late night lazing indeed. No book?

 

[murmurmara]

Late night lazing indeed. No book?

I tend to read in daylight before my eyes and my brain get tired!

 

[dogwatch]

now that my Qi buddy has returned to Boston, the girlfriend brigade is stepping up to entertain me while Husband is away....

Saw "Far from the Madding Crowd" yesterday with a bookclub friend. I'm a Hardy fan -- nothing like melodrama and angst -- plus there's something special about outdoor lustiness and period costumes. [Cue "The Lusty Month of May"] Then dinner with other book club friends last night. This morning, I piggybacked on the joy train of two grandmothers greeting their year old granddaughter at the airport. It meant leaving home at 5:45, but those happy faces were well worth it. Plus I got to shop at a toy store for the first time in ages. Not sure I'll ever be a grandmother, so I wiggle into others' Nana moments as often as I can. A celebratory pic seems in order.

what a wonderfully delightful picture of the less the month of May.

 

[RjThoughts]

I tend to read in daylight before my eyes and my brain get tired!

I'm one of those, "Oh, since I'm awake, let's see what I can read in the book/magazine/on the Nook before I fall back asleep" people. Always read whenever, where ever I can.