Monday morning/week start

I read my daughter Andrea's blog yesterday. I did not realize that it had been a year since she was diagnosed with sarcoidosis. She is and amazing woman. She barely dealt with her breast cancer then was hit with sar.. She handles it all like a true champion. She doesn't let it detour her from her mission in life at work or home. She makes me proud each and every day.

I started the day with my situps and pilates. I have been talking about my grandma alot. Well, she would not be doing sit ups. Women of her generation did not work out. But, she used to take me and my friend Midge to the Elks swimming. She was a short lady 5'1"" or 4'11"" not sure. After swimming I had to help her put her corrsett on. Had to tie it up the back. imagine wearing one now . Pantyhose did not exist until I was in my 20's.

Choa,

Sunday a day of peace and tranquility

I went out for Chinese last night with the sons of Italy. My friend Judi went with me and someone asked if she was my daughter... She is 3 years older than me .. Am I in trouble or did the inquirer need glasses.... Judi was a happy camper and we had a good laugh over that one. I let my facebook buddies know about kk and my blog buddy deal. Hope to hear from them.
Back to stories about my grandma and I. She had a terrior(black and white)named skipper. When I stayed over at her house I slept on the couch and my uncle Jack that still lived with her slept in a elcove off the living room. I thought my uncle was snoring but it was Skipper. Skipper was my grandma's best friend like Rahab is my best friend. I would be so lonesome without her. She is a preciaous gift.
more later,
Nana -Toni

Sept. 29 20009/Kennedy

Well another Kennedy brother has a funeral today. When Jack died I was in the break room of the phone company in Wisconsin. My fience was in Germany and the Germans were in great morning with our nation. It is amazing how much the Kennedy's impact history. I am not sure if another family will do that going forward. Obama was Ted's choice and I agree with his choice. Hopefully our nation has grown enough to let Obama do what he needs too.. I am afraid that there are still too many closed minded in this great nation to let it happen.
More,
Toni

Another bright shiny day

I am so glad that KK my delightful granddaughter encouraged me to set up this blog.
When I was a very young girl one of the most influencial people in my life was my Grandma Asti. She was an inspriation to me. She was a woman of great strength and wisdom and a woman way ahead of her generation. She was a professional seemstress and drove her own car. My grandpa died at 47 and she had to run her family from that day forward. My husband died at 40 and I was put in the same position. Without her wisdom and grace I may not have been able to do what was needed of me.

Some of my favorite memories were sharing a brick of neopolitan ice cream with her while watching 1 12 inch tv..
She always made me cinnaman (spl.?) toast when I spent the night.

I hope that this daily blog creates a very close bond between KK and me.
My fondest dream is to have a special and close relationship with all my grandchildren. Caleb and I have a natural bond and I want to have that with KK and all the others.
Parents are special to children but grandparents can create another special kind of love for children.
Thanks to KK once again.
Later

Day One in the Life

My wonderful granddaughter KK and I went to see Julia-Julia and decided to become blogers.
Of course we have very different agendas and interests but our love for each other inspired us to enter the world of bloggers.
I guess in my youth it would have been a diary and not so public but things have changed.
I will be sharing the adventures of a single lively grandmom...

My thought for today is : how did I ever get to be where I am today. 65+ and single and feeling 25.....?????

Later,
Toni