PLAYING FAVORITES
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Each one is a stand alone but there are character threads that run through the first four. If you can’t choose a favorite, even better, order a set! Suggested order of reading:
- 1. Madam May: A tale of madams, morphine, moonshine and murder
- 2. After Madam May
- 3. Dorothy May
- 4. MotherLove
- (The previous four have the character threads that running through them.)
- 5. The Letter Box
- 6. This Teacher Talks: What really goes on in America’s schools.
Speaking of Favorites . . .
Do you have a favorite time of day? Just when I think I know when mine is, another time pops into my mind. If you have children or grandchildren and someone asks you which one is your favorite how do you respond? If you have any brains of course you will say they are all favorites! That’s how I am about times of the day. Well, not exactly. Most days have their good parts, but every moment of the day is NOT my favorite. Like the dog waking me up to go out, or someone at the door the minute you get undressed for a shower, or the phone ringing just when you sit down with a big bowl of ice cream.
Even so, in a sense they are all favorites in one regard – just to be alive. Right now, as I write this, I love seeing a favorite commercial- the Coca-Cola Christmas trucks. I heard there’s been some who didn’t like it, but I adore it. Even it it is AI generated those animals are adorable. Now, bring on the Clydesdales!
But let’s get serious. I was sitting in my rocking chair on my patio admiring the stars on a clear cool night. There are no lights on my stretch of ocean so the view of the night sky is spectacular. I think to myself, this is my favorite time of day, except that it’s night. So as I go on with this piece, let’s consider a day to be a twenty-four-hour period.
What about sunrise on the ocean? Surely that is a favorite time of day too. Or what about the sunsets that color not only the western sky but reflect back onto the ocean on the east? It’s easy to think any time near the ocean can be a favorite.
There are other, more subtle times that could be in the running for favorite time of day. It can be dependent on so much. If it’s a cool rainy morning it could be sitting on my couch, bundled in a blanket, hot coffee in my by my side. On the other side my furbaby Jazz snuggled up next to me. No tv, no talking – just scrolling through emails, messages, Facebook and Insta, with no where I have to be.
If it’s a hot summer day my favorite time could be sitting on the beach, under the Shibumi shade, reading a really good book. On the other hand, if my grandbabies are visiting, it could be splashing in the pool and hearing their beautiful giggles and squeals. Or it could be climbing into bed after a full day of errands and appointments, feeling clean sheets and a cool fan and my Tylenol 3 kicking in to relieve my aches and pains.
When I was younger, in various stages of life, favorite times of the day/night were very different. Instead of peace and quiet, it could be a favorite time to be partying, or having that good night kiss after a date, or the first night we slept in our first house, or drawing in that exquisite smell of a baby after its bath, or riding down the road in back of my beloved on the motorcycle, or cheering one the boys on at baseball, or holding a new grandbaby. Variables? Stages of life, people, weather, time of day, physical and spiritual conditions. Yet we can always find favorites if we take the time and set our minds and hearts to look for them.
In light of the Thanksgiving season, I’m thankful for all these scenarios that can be favorites, each in their own special way. I am thankful for each moment God grants me to be alive. And when the time comes I’m thankful to know heaven awaits.
I am thankful for all of you readers.
Do you have a favorite time of day? How have your favorites changed over the years? Have you seen the new Christmas Coke commercial and do you like it? Do you have a favorite GeorgiaJanet book? Please scroll down and share your thoughts in a comment.
My favorite time of day is when I’ve been real busy and I’ve sat down in my chair and start looking at the backside of my eyelids.
I love that time too! lol! 🙂↕️
My favorite time of day now is early mornings when Bailey climbs in my bed. Mainly on days I don’t have work so I can relax with her for a minute!
Those are precious times when little ones cuddle in bed with you. I remember babies being so sweet in the mornings.
Loved your blog this month about favorite time.
I believe my favorite time is finally getting into bed each night
I really like the Coca Cola commercial. The animals are adorable.
I get it Dave! Always thankful for another blessed day and having a nice comfy bed!