A fresh start for the new year

Dick and I were very busy today. He washed both his truck and my car while I tracked down and removed all those dust bunnies hiding under the beds, sofa and easy chairs. Yesterday he was busy adding two electric outlets in my scrap/laundry room here at the beach house. We planned to take in a movie this afternoon but after a trip to the grocery store for some snack food we decided to stay in and watch the playoff game between the Falcons and Cardinals.
First course:I made some breadsticks to dip in some leftover spaghetti sauce for a quick snack as the game got underway.

Our little island is loaded with visitors. Very good for business. The restaurants are crowded, there is no parking available at the public beach and the sidewalks are alive with folks walking here and there. The beach is beautiful early in the morning when there are just a few people out. I love walking on the beach these early mornings.

Going back to work on Monday so will leave this serene spot and return to Tampa. I still need to take down Christmas decorations, the tree etc. All remains of Christmas have been returned to their storage spots here.

Welcome to 2009

As I open my eyes look out my window I see the light beginning to bring the Mango tree out of the shadowy darkness. I love these mornings when I don't have to jump out of bed and can fully awake before my feet hit the floor.

Good morning 2009. What will this new year bring? One could only hope for peace and prosperity for the world. A healthy year for family and friends. A year of spiritual growth.
I am not one to make resolutions but this year I want to make a list of goals. I think it will be fun to monitor how I am doing throughout this year.

But for now the world around me is beginning to come to life and I am compelled to put my shorts on and take an early morning walk on the beach...