FRIDAY's FAVE FIVE

Unfortunately, the sunshine was replaced by rain, a sad start into the week. I did my computer work and after lunch, I went to Jeanine chatting a bit, I had found a piece of paper with room numbers, names and then a remark "fell". There were 3 fell, one confusion and one hospitalisation. 

I was already in my nighty when my neighbor knocked at the door and asked me if I could repair her TV. It was not the first time, when she is filled up with her red wine, then she pushes on all buttons of the remote control, so the only thing I had to do was switch off her TV and switch it on again, and it was "repaired". She was so happy ! An evening without TV is dreadful ! 

On Wednesday morning I was told that Eva had passed away during the night. She wasn't feeling well since she had fallen in the park. I talked with her daughter the day before and she was prepared that her mother wouldn't make it for a long time. Her mum was a German who had met at the end of the war a Belgian soldier and stayed here. We two always talked German together, that made her happy. She was 90 and died during her sleep, at least she didn't have to suffer. That's what we all said.

We did a funny game the next day. Our entertainer played a piece of music from our generations which means 50,60,70 and we had to tell the name of the singer and the title of the song. To my surprise I was quite good, I thought I knew more English songs, but I had forgotten that I went out dancing here where the songs were often translated into French. Anyway it brought back funny memories. 

Just before dinner, the door opened and Kim, wearing a red vest and carrying a red rose, came in to wish me a happy Valentine's Day. I thought it was a very nice gesture; all the women here received a red rose. Kim always has good ideas, even though he never formally trained in this profession! In the afternoon, we played a game that was fitting for Valentine's Day. He gave us the name of a famous person, and we had to find their partner. Like Adam and Eve, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, etc. We laughed a lot because some really funny pairings came up.

 

and of course I missed my real Valentine

 

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HODGEPODGE FEBRUARY 12

 

1. What's something recent that had you 'tickled pink'

(No way to find a translation)  but if "tickled pink" means "What has made you particularly happy lately?" Then I'm pleased that I am considered as an exposition sign.  When people have worries or troubles, they come to me. Somehow I've found a purpose here. A lot of residents don't dare to say what does not work, they are afraid of the manager. I don't care, manager or king I say what I have to say and am appreciated for that. It feels good to feel useful.

2. A bed of roses, everything's coming up roses, every rose has it's thorn, stop and smell the roses, rose-colored glasses, a rose among thorns...which rosy expression might currently be applied to your life in some way? 

None of that. Pink is also a color I don't like; it's a washed-out red. I'm far too realistic to concern myself with romance. The last six years have only shown me the thorns of a rose. The wounds are not yet healed.

3. What makes you feel loved and appreciated ? 

The gratitude and love that people show me for what I do for them. 

4. A box of chocolates or a bouquet of fresh flowers-what's your pleasure? Any special plans for Valentine's Day? 

Unfortunately this day is rather sad for me; my better half sadly passed away, and with him, Valentine's Day too. 

Nevertheless, I'm happy that our castle is so beautifully decorated with hearts, even though almost all of us are widows; there aren't many widowers around.

5. Share a favorite quote, scripture, or song lyric relating to love. 

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

In a way I am happy that we never celebrated Valentine's day. When we married 54 years ago, we didn't know it. Valentine's day didn't exist neither in Italy nor in Germany. And later we always forgot. There were many Valentine's days during the 54 years of marriage which is a good proof. 

1969 - 2022

 

 

 

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY

 

Do I need glasses or a hairdresser ? 

 

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