Time Is All We Have Said Willie

As many of you know, Willie Nelson made the news again recently and many jokes about Willie are going around.  Willie, however, is no joke.  As an avid fan of Willie  I just want to help make people aware of all the good he does and all the hard work he has done, and is doing, to make our world a better place to live in.   "Willie should receive the Nobel Peace Prize for his work on agriculture issues, alternative fuels and world peace initiatives. A longtime supporter of the family farms in America, he founded the Farm Aid concert program over 25 years ago, and has also started the Willie Nelson Peace Research Institute, an organization dedicated to helping promote global peace. Willie has also been an avid supporter of the protection of wild horses, working on behalf of the animals as Tennessee and other states try to legalize the slaughter of horses. He supports the federal Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, which would ban horse slaughter in the U.S. and stop the current p

I am so grateful to my Godfather Uncle Paul and Aunt Estelle for taking me to the 1964/65 World's Fair at Flushing Meadows Carona Park in Queens, New York.  It was one of the largest World's Fairs to be held in the United States.  I was very young but I clearly remember the Unisphere, Belgian Waffles, the debut of the Ford Mustang and millions of people. The Unisphere can still be seen today and everytime I drive past it on my way to New York City it brings back wonderful childhood memories.  It is a 12 story high spherical stainless steel representation of Earth.  The theme of the World's Fair was "Peace Through Understanding" and the Unisphere represented the theme of global interdependence. My old photo of the Unisphere: Me (in pink sweater on the left), my sister Liz on the right & friends Susie in the front  & Jill in the back at World's Fair in the Chrysler Pavilion section in the Transportation Area. We were all wearing the classic feather

I took a look recently at Willie Nelson's website and was surprised to find out that his "Spirit" album was released 15 years ago in 1996.  As the article states this is a masterpiece and I totally agree.   I remember when it was released like it was yesterday and saw a whole different side of Willie, other than the portrayed "outlaw".  It was the Spirit album that started me on the path to being one of Willie's biggest fans.  http://www.willienelson.com/story/news/a_look_back_willie_nelsons_spirit_15_years_later

Farm Aid 1985 Back in  September of 1985 (two months after my oldest son Robert was born) Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp held their first concert to benefit family farmers. In 1987 Willie and John brought family farmers before Congress to testify about the state of family farming.  Congress passed the Agricultural Credit Act of 1987 to help save family farms from foreclosure. Farm Aid is an organization that works to increase awareness of the importance of family farms, and puts on an annual concert of country, blues and rock music with a variety of stars. The board of directors includes Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, and Dave Matthews. Last October the 25th Anniversary concert was held in Wisconsin.  Living on the Eastern End of Long Island, New York, I grew up with the luxury of buying and eating fresh fruits and vegetables from road side farm stands.  Good work Willie and gang! This is just another reason why I am a big fan of Willie! Willie signi

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The Wait Today, I waited… for the alarm to go off, while lying awake in bed, wondering whether I really wanted to get up; for the water to get hot, while starting to shave, trying not to notice how the mirror makes me age! for the kettle to get filled, while standing at the sink yawning, scratching, and loosely planning my day; for the water to heat, while trying to select a tea, and wondering why such choices seem so hard now; for the tea to brew, while mindlessly dipping the tea bag down and up, down and up, down and… for the tea to cool a bit so I could sip it… blowing, testing, blowing, testing… for the eggs to cook, the cheese to melt, the bacon to fry, and the toast to pop up; for the shower to get hot while debating over using soap today, or sandalwood body wash; Okay, okay, you tired of waiting? I’ll try to speed it up: I also waited… in the line at the bank, at the cleaners, to be seated for lunch, for my food to come, for the server

Comfort food means different things to different people.  For some it could be either fast foods, sweets and desserts or a special home cooked meal they remember their Mom used to make. I miss my Mom for many reasons but I sure do miss her cooking!  After spending time outdoors in the snow and cold I cooked the family a comfort meal of roasted chicken, gravy, broccoli with cheddar & creamed corn. Rumor has it that one of Willie Nelson's favorite comfort meals is a pot roast supper. (No pun intended!) When my son Matt was younger his comfort food was his Mom's french toast. There is nothing like a good warm home- style meal on a cold Winter day.  Whatever it is that brings you comfort and a sense of well being ~ enjoy!

Since the passing of our sweet "sugar bear" Clyde the Basset Hound.... Our five year old Basset Hound Opie has been very lost without his buddy. They used to do everything together - eat, sleep & play. Right after Clyde passed away,  Opie started howling in the middle of the night.  I had read somewhere that it was a dog's way of calling out to other dogs to let them know they are lonely.  This went on for a week or two until..........                                  Along came Charlie!! ...and the permission to sleep on a blanket on the couch (have to spoil him a little bit)... Thanks Charlie Brown!  Now we can all get our beauty sleep.                                                                          

"Don't say you don't have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michaelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein." Quote by -- H. Jackson Brown There never does seem to be enough time.  Are we really that much more busier today than years ago? Our parents were just as busy - working and raising children yet Sundays relatives and friends would all get together.  Everyone would bring a dish.  The grownups would visit (drink and laugh and tell stories) and me and my cousins would play everything from red light green light, marbles, tag - you name it.  All outdoors, no video games, no computers. My generation grew up knowing and being friends with our cousins.  Sadly my children don't really know their relatives. I guess we have to stop blaming it on not having the time and just make the time - because we never know how much time we have!  

When my sisters and I were little we couldn't wait to get all bundled up and play for hours in the snow until the snow was caked on your gloves and hat and you could no longer feel  your fingers and toes. There was nothing like coming back inside and sipping on a delicious cup of hot chocolate that our Mother would make from real cocoa and homeade whipped cream... http://astore.amazon.com/timeisallwehave-20/detail/1558322906 I suppose things are just more fun when you are a kid!  No worrying about digging the cars out, rising fuel  bills and making a path for the mail carrier.   After getting hit with 12 inches of snow last night I am trying to find the fun.  It is beautiful though.  I don't know, now that I am older I just may have to fly south.                                           Last nights storm

http://astore.amazon.com/timeisallwehave-20/detail/0374343691 Well, my oldest son Robert is heading back up to college this afternoon after his long holiday break that seemed to fly by so quickly.   I savor each and every moment when all three birds are back in the nest.  It is hard to see them go..but you have to let them fly....

If I could save time in a bottle The first thing that I'd like to do Is to save every day Till Eternity passes away Just to spend them with you If I could make days last forever If words could make wishes come true I'd save every day like a treasure and then, Again, I would spend them with you But there never seems to be enough time To do the things you want to do Once you find them I've looked around enough to know That you're the one I want to go Through time with If I had a box just for wishes And dreams that had never come true The box would be empty Except for the memory Of how they were answered by you But there never seems to be enough time To do the things you want to do Once you find them I've looked around enough to know That you're the one I want to go Through time with (Words and Music by Jim Croce Copyright © 1972 Jim Croce, Atlantic Records. All rights reserved.) http://astore.amazon.com/ti

"Everyone needs personal time. Those who say they don't need time for self are probably the ones who need it the most. We all need time to let the dust settle, to evaluate how life is going, to plan for the future, to focus on that which is spiritually authentic." -- Richard A. Swenson, M.D., "Margin: Restoring Emotional, Physical, Financial and Time Reserves to Overloaded Lives" ...I don't know about you but I don't mind being everything to everybody but I need "me time" to regroup with myself.  My very favorite time of the day for "me" time is early morning before everyone is awake.  Don't even think of talking to me before I have had my cup of coffee with Willie and a few minutes to "defrag" my brain.  I am working on losing the coffee - switching to herbal tea and instead of sitting at the computer possibly doing a little yoga.  I will think about it some more tomorrow morning while I sit at the computer and list

I have to say I am absolutely enjoying Facebook!   You meet so many people in your lifetime, stay connected with a few and lose contact with many.  Facebook has made it possible to reconnect with people that stood out in your memories but you just go in different directions over the years and lose contact.  I think the older you get the more fun it is to reconnect with people that share your space in time when life seemed simplier and carefree.  If you connect with someone you knew when you were five - you become 5 years old again.  You go back to that space in time.  Once you "friend" each other again you begin to share memories - some you remember, some you don't.  The more you chat, the more you begin to remember.  You start to dig through old pictures, scan and send them and share in laughter.  I think it is like putting together a puzzle of your life.  Connecting with important pieces of what made you who you are today.  I have reconnected with early childhood friend

“Your time is limited, don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma, which is living the result of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinion drown your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition, they somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.” – Steve Jobs

This blog used to known as another name..."Nancy Ann's Corner".  I started it a year ago and only had one entry.  A friend pointed this out to me yesterday.  I couldn't believe a year had passed. I forgot all about this blog.  My goal is to help people appreciate the time they have and to make every moment count! I learned really young in life how quickly you can lose a loved one.  My Mother Beatrice RIP was killed by a drunk driver in 1980.  The one thing I can say is I never ever had regrets that she didn't know that I loved her. I am grateful for the time I had with her although it was too short.

Every moment we get to share with our loved ones is to be treasured.  Never miss an opportunity to let them know they are loved, special and that they matter.