Rambling reflections….
I hate to remove the last post, only because I like to pretend I still look like that 15 year old girl. 🙂 Oh well, time to move on and bid 1977 farewell. Everyone seems to be doing a special New Year’s Eve edition – something to welcome the New Year while saying good riddance to 2012.
My post, I’m afraid, will reflect the hodge-podge, jambalaya, rambling, chaos, that is my brain. That’s how I get to end my year – like an emotional mess, like the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, that’s right, I only wish I could drown in Lake Superior. It would be preferable to existing in this current depressed state. LOL!! One minute I’m crying and the next, I’m REALLY crying. (Okay, sometimes I laugh, thanks to all of you!)
My current mood seems to fall between these two songs.
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Goodbye to…. The primaries and the elections, my lover – Mitt Romney (What? I’ll be missing his handsome face), Hurricane Sandy, The multiple shooting sprees and atrocities across our country, Dick Clark, Ignorance, The apocalypse that never came, The failing economy, Everyone’s toxic anger, Davy Jones, My 27 year marriage…
Welcome 2013…. Hope, Peace, Joy, Love, Understanding, Goodness, Enlightenment, Intelligence, Laughter, Innovation, Evolution, Answers, Kindness, Beauty, Wisdom, Healing, did I say, Love? 😉
To all of my beautiful friends here in the blogging world, I thank you from the depths of my soul for pulling me up and out of a really terrible place. I don’t think I’ve ever been that low before. I believe it was the positive messages, the encouragement and prayers that got me through. I’m grateful that I know so many wonderfully compassionate and sensitive people. If only the kindness of our little community could be spread across the globe… wouldn’t that be something?
Here’s to a BRIGHT and GLORIOUS 2013!!!!
Love to all!!!
Lisa
Happy New Year!!!!
To you to!! xoxo
1. Stay away from Lake Superior. 2. Stay away from yuckie stuff (tech talk for sure). 3. Write more, it’s good for the soul. 4. Keep on being the wonderful, beautiful, witty, scathingly intelligent woman we’ve all come to love.
All our love and prayers for that BRIGHT and GLORIOUS 2013.
Be encouraged!
Susie, Stephen, & the Gang of 5
Good advice, Stephen. Thanks for being such a good friend and emotional support. Your encouragement is always the bright spot in my day.
Love to all!
Lisa
xoxo
The wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald — I’m going to have to listen to that now — love that song — love me some Gordon Lightfoot!
This made me think of the whirlwind of change that the planet experiences — the earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, etc. — how we go through these violent changes as well. I’m glad you didn’t drown in Lake Superior. I say light up a cigarette, sit on a cabaret stool on a stage and sing Peggy Lee’s “Is That All There Is?” I’m glad you’re here to tell the tale of your life. I hate to see that you’re going through this, but I’m glad that you can appreciate all the love and kindness that has helped you along the way.
Love,
Sandee
Haha! The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald! That was sort of a stream of consciousness thing – as soon as I said “wreck” I thought of that song!!
Yeah, what a year it’s been — I can’t say I loved it, only that I’m happy to see it go.
I do feel like lighting up a cigarette and drinking some beer and doing a little cabaret number – if only for myself! LOL!
I’m glad you’re here, Sandee, to accompany me through the rough spots on my little journey. I wish the world could duplicate what our little community has going on. It would be a much better place. I’m nothing if not appreciative/grateful for all of my friendships.
Thanks, my love!
Lisa
xoxo
Good riddance to 2012….here’s hoping for a MUCH better year. Thinking of you and wishing happiness lands in your lap soon. I’ll keep my eyes peeled for a single RVer with lots of $$$ when we hit the big RV Rally in Quartzsite….think spring break in FL. Instead of College kids it’s boomers in RV’s….everything from Church going Christians, to nudists, to pot smoking boomers and everything inbetween. FYI, I fall into the “inbetween”. Should be an experience. I’ll let ya know if I find a good one lol.
There’s always options. Reinventing ones self is a challege but can be fun and rewarding. So stay away from Lake Superior 🙂
hahah! The idea of that is almost worth showing up for! I’m gonna want a full report on that event. I’m sure you’ll find my future husband there – I have no doubt. 🙂
(Just for fun, try and find one that’s Christian, pot smoking and a nudist! LOL! )
I hope we all have a super new year – I wish I could see what’s up ahead, around the bend… It will be good as long as we all have each other for support!
Thanks for being a thoughtful friend, Ingrid.
Much love,
Lisa
Ah, quite the list. I’ll be sure to take plenty of photos in my quest. You sound perhaps a bit like me, I like to plan and thus the unknown is unsettling.
Take care….smile!
You will have a better 2013 i’m sure, so a happy new year and xxoo to you.
Thanks Harry. I hope it’s a good one for all of us!
Cheers!
Lisa
xoxo
We only brighten your day because you brighten ours. 2013 will be better for us all. Did Lily send you my best? She better have. Happy New Year, stressing the first third.
Thanks, Tim. I feel like we’re family – so connected. Hopefully this new year will be good for all of us.
Hugs!
Lisa
xoxo
Oops…I forgot to send her your best.
Mom, Tim “sends you his best”. Don’t you think it’s so dumb when people say that?
His best what? Action Man figures?
Remember last year, I said 2012 was going to be 20shelve? Well, it’s time to put that into fact, and shelve all of the sadness you’ve suffered these past 27 years and especially the last month. Look forward to love and joy and happiness and all the good things you deserve–it’s there waiting for you.
I love Gordon, too, and now, thanks to your posting of Nancy, I’m missing my white go-go boots that never fit my skinny little legs. Ah, the days of hot fashion past, right?
I think I better put “Haha” after my Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald comment. It was more a comical stream of consciousness. Gordon Lightfoot = very 70’s.
I hope it’s a good one for all of us, I really do.
Thanks for the love and support, Addie!
Cheers!!
Lisa
xoxo
Just dropping by to wish you a Happy New Year! It’ll be swell, just you wait and see!
x
I hope so!!
Thanks, Addie!
xox
I hope all your 2013 dreams come true. Happy New Year, Grippy. It will get better.
Thanks, Sandy. I don’t think it can get much worse!
I really hope we ALL have a great year ahead of us.
Cheers!!
Lisa
Yay the vids worked!
2012 really sucked the big one. Maybe that’s what the Mayans were trying to warn us about. 2013 always sounds so unlucky to me though….we shall see…!
Don’t cry little child. Don’t waste your tears. Just do fun things 🙂
Thanks, my angel girl. You bring all the laughter and good times to my life.
I think you’re right, the Mayans knew something was up with 2012. They knew it sucked. 🙂
I hope we have the best New Year Eva!!!
Xoxo
Moms
Happy New Years!! I hope 2013 brings all of the things you’ve listed. That’s a pretty great list too.
Thanks, Jon! I hope it’s a good one for all!
Dear Grippy:
I hate your haiku.. but glad you expressed it. I want you to blast this song and shake your ass…
I love your 2013 list.. let’s keep it and live it. I am so very grateful for meeting you in 2012.
Audra
Very positive. Peggy Lee is great, isn’t she? I love listening to music from that era. I’m so happy and grateful to have found you, too, Audra. Your friendship has meant sooo much to me!!! At least some good things have come out of 2012 🙂
Cheers!!!
Lisa
Hi,
A Very Happy New Year to you and your family.
I loved your Welcome 2013, I can see it all happening. 😀
“An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves.”
~ Bill Vaughn
Hey Mags!! Guess you’re fast approaching the countdown, huh? I love that quote- looks like I’ll be staying up this year. I’m really hoping this coming year is full of good things for all of us.
Cheers!!
Lisa
It is 1pm here on the last day of 2012. 🙂
I won’t be doing a special NYE edition, though I may do yet… I’m meant to be up for work in four and a half hours for an early shift then a four-five hour drive to Brighton straight after for the Rocky Horror Show thing I’ll be attending yet I find myself wide awake. Just spent 20 minutes cutting the sleeves off of an old leather jacket for fancy dress. Ugh.
Seems we’ve both had a terrible year this year so 2013 can only get better 🙂 no doubt a Lily, Lisa, Pete meeting shall at some point take place 😀
Oh Pete… I hope that this year is our year. It’s gotta get better ’cause it can’t get worse! The highlight will be a Pub crawl extravaganza of epic proportions- you, me and Lily. I’m not kidding, it’s going to happen.
Have a wonderful New Year’s Eve fest.
All my LOVE!!
Lisa
I’ll want photos of that event!! We all will!! ahaha!
Well Lisa what year right? Highs and lows but through it all you are still standing.. My wish for you is that the new year brings you much peace, internal growth and so much beauty you will need to wear shades!!
Happy 2013 Lisa..I raise my glass to you ( and me too 🙂
Highs and lows, indeed. I consider crossing your path and becoming your friend as one of my best highs. I think the world of you, Lynne. You’ve been my north star and map during moments of rough terrain this year. Keep shining bright, I’ve got my eyes on you.
I raise my glass to You! To Us!
Cheers, my beautiful sister!!
Lisa
xoxo
2012 was a tough year. Better for me than was 2011, but I have really high hopes for lucky number ’13.
I love your video choices. Thought this short one would make you smile:
A very happy and healthy new year to you Lisa!
Haha! I’ve never seen that!
I’ve been told that when we’re in a down cycle it means the up cycle is fast approaching, and we need to just hold on. That’s the point I’m at, simply holding on. I really hope ’13 is a positive one for all of us.
Thanks for being part of my journey! It means a lot to me 🙂
Cheers!!
Lisa
Dear Lisa, I pray 2013 will be the start of a thrilling, fulfilling, expanding, glorious year of renewal, reinventing of yourself, finding new dreams, self-care, rediscovery of old plans and dreams to make you whole and vital and true to who you really are! Bless you xxx
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Charlene!! What a wonderful gift you have given me! Thank you for always being sunshine – warm, bright and nourishing. I pray that we will both have these things. I want nothing more than for you to have a year free of aches and pains, a year of physical and spiritual comfort. You deserve to have that and so much more.
Thank you, my beautiful friend, for all your messages of love.
Happy New Year!!!!!
Lisa
xoxo
ah bless you darling girl. Keep hold of your joy for life, and the friendships you make, they are the very best for the bad times. I love my cyber-friends so much! The level of trust and honesty is deeply humbling, and very precious! Thank you for your sweet wishes! To life, Le Chaim! 2013 will be wonderful xxx
Blessings Lisa!
Happy New Year!!! Let’s hope it’s a good one…
Cheers!!!
Lisa
xoxo
I took a (free) course this past year, conducted by Brydon Brett – a Branson entertainer. The Artist Disciple course encouraged my artistic side to move on, try new things, think about the why and the how, kept me focused on the spriitual side of things and reminded me to keep my standards. The next round of classes is by invitation only. Past participants were from many states and countries…those far-away people used the phone system to attend. The classes were held one night a week for about an hour. I am extending an invitation to you, Lisa. I think it would be a positive, uplifting choice. 🙂
Hi Diane!
Thanks for the invitation. Sounds interesting… I’m sure a class like that can be very uplifting. I feel like I have lots of outlets, right now, this silly blog being one of them. I also think I want to write another screenplay. I have a really good story that I found while working on my genealogy. I was also thinking of enrolling at Harper to take some art classes. I like working with my hands- I always have. Anyway, if you want to send me more info, go ahead. I’ll look it over. Thanks for thinking of me and checking in. I’m okay, despite my post (much of which was supposed to be funny, but probably fell flat.)
I’ve made a lot of wonderful friends here at wordpress — really kind people who have been so caring and compassionate.
Diane, I hope you’re doing well and are happy. Please give my love to everyone.
Have a Happy New Year!!!
Lisa
We are fine here…waiting for Tony’s baby…any day…in England.
All of the people in the T.A.D (The Artist Disciple) class were/are in the arts…most of the ones, the first time around, were entertainers…except for me! It is open to anyone who does something artistic…paint, draw, write, photog, act, sing, play instruments, compose, etc. I was the oldest! What I found fascinating was the interaction with all those younger people. I actually had a lot of offer and they listened and took notes…great feeling for me. I will have Brydon send you the info. via email so you can look it over. I think he would be thrilled to have you participate. The class ran from 6:15 -7:30 so the entertainers could leave for their shows. He tapes the classes and they can be accessed via a link for those who could not attend. Some reading is involved…uplifting reading…short. Some journaling. You would be so loved as a participant. D
Happy New Year Lisa. I know 2012 kicked the crap out of you. I strongly believe that 2013 has great adventures in store for you. It is your time.
I had a big miss my mom cry fest on Friday night and then moved on to the Edmund Fitzgerald. You stay out of Lake Superior!!!
xoxo
Maybe you should visit Portland in the new year?
Aww… It can be a rough time of year for those reasons. I feel like I’ve come to know your mom a little and even I miss her!! Her life goes on in you, Miss Maggie and she is never far away.
Thanks for being one of the best people on my path during 2012. You were the calm, the voice of reason, and good advice giver, I needed. 🙂 Thanks for being so smart.
This is going to be a super duper special year for you! You will be a rockin’ bride to beat all brides – so beautiful!!
Love ya, lady!!
Lisa
xoxox
haha! and I will stay away from all lakes – no worries.
Love you back, you could come near Lake Oswego 🙂
A new year, new stuff. Symbolic? Use it to your advantage Lisa. Have a great new year.
Thanks, John! I’m gonna try. I hope this is a good one for you, too!
Happy New Year!!!
Lisa–it is time to turn the page–so glad I found you–(hugs)
Big hugs!!! 🙂
I think we should decide to be deliberately silly when opportunity presents itself (or when we make the opportunity.)
It will make 2013 a lot more fun than 2012, and we’ll always have something to look forward to.
Keep on rockin on, Lisa!
I agree! Let’s be silly. Let me know when the next naked snow angel situation comes up – you can count me in!
Happy New Year, my friend!!!
xoxo
Ok, I would do it again just to see that! And only because I think once we were running around like idiots naked in the snow, we would laugh ourselves silly!
LOL!!! Absolutely!!!
Ms. Lisa, of course I am going to suggest you see a movie! Maybe because you were talking about ship wrecks… But, “Life of Pi” is a wondrous movie with an uplifting and positive message. I think you might like it. Happy New Year and a toast to you in 2013! xox, V
Vickie!!! Sometimes I’m afraid I just make myself laugh –what a crazy post I’ve written.
I’d like to see, “Life of Pi.” I understand the book was very good. Thanks for the recommend. I just saw, “Silver Linings Playbook” and it was actually very cute and funny. Lots of mental illness – I felt right at home. Just kidding. 🙂
I hope you’re relaxed and comfortable this New Year’s Eve. I, for one, have never been much of a night owl. I like to stay home in my pajamas and quietly welcome the new year. Sometimes I welcome it in the morning when I wake up! haha!
I’m so pleased to be saying goodbye to 2012. I hope that 2013 will be a marvelous year for both of us.
By the way, I keep forgetting to mention that my ancestors were Russian, as well. I saw that your people were from Moscow. My grandfather’s name, before he changed it, was Gorochovsky. I’ve always been proud of my Russian heritage and attribute my good bone structure to this side of the family. I’m very into genealogy. I find it incredibly addicting. It’s good for me, in that it keeps me grounded and connected to those who have gone on before me. Sometimes I imagine them rooting for me. I know this sounds strange but I often sense that they are closer than we imagine.
Anyway… I hope you have a lovely evening no matter what you choose to do.
Cheers, Vickie!!
Lisa
xoxox
It was a lovely evening! Built a fire and made a simple dinner, chattered until… stretch, yawn… all of 10:30 and then padded off to bed.
I really enjoyed “Silver Linings” – big issues never seem quite real when Hollywood gets a hold of them – but I liked the spirit behind that film – and the most restrained performance I’ve seen from Robert De Niro in a long time.
Love your thoughts about our welcoming ancestors.
xox,
Vickie
Lisa, sweet friend, I’m late commenting on your lovely post. First of all, we must be sisters. Nancy Sinatra and that song!!! — I had that on my iPod singing away as we rode through different states tonight trying to get home — we finally did. And Bridget Jones’ diary — love that movie and I can’t tell you how many times I’ve watched it. I’m ready for this year to end and for 2013 to begin! It will be a glorious one and mine is better for knowing you. I know that you will find a good place in this brand New Year and as always, I wish you peace, much love and all the joy and good stuff that you can handle and so richly deserve. You’re wonderful. xxoo
I had a funny feeling you’d appreciate the Nancy Sinatra! I think we are sisters, absolutely.
I’m soooo ready for a new year– and my heart is full knowing that you’ll be a part of it, Brigitte. You’ve been such a thoughtful friend, tender and kind.
I think there’s incredible strength in our vulnerability, it’s who we are. I feel like we could move mountains if we needed to. It’s an honor to call you my friend. 🙂
Stay tuned…. This will be a great year for both of us.
All my love,
Lisa
Xoxo
Lisa,
As Dr. Seuss once said, “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” You have wonderful people who care for you. If Dr. Seuss was telling the truth (and I know he doesn’t lie), then truly everything’s going to be just fine.
Have a bigger blast this 2013! 😉
Jenny
I always put stock in what Dr. Seuss has to say, he and Fred Rogers seem to have things figured out. Thanks, Jenny, for always saying the right thing, and by, “right” I mean, the good, kind, comfortable thing. 🙂
Have a beautiful new day!!!
Lisa
Methinks most people agree 2012 was a stinker. Happy 2013! I’m sure it will be much better.
Thank you, kind sir. Methinks you’re right. It was beyond stinky!
I hope 2013 is a year full of rich blessings for all of us!
Cheers, my friend!
Lisa
Lisa, I hope 2013 is your very best year yet! Many Blessings and well wishes!
Thanks, Tammy. I sure hope so too!
I hope you have a beautiful 2013, as well 🙂
Lisa
It’s too bad that we can’t grab a year that we like and just repeat it. I was particularly fond of 1897.
haha! I just looked up 1897. No wonder you enjoyed it so much, that was the year they invented, the egg beater, the ice cream scoop, and Jello!!
As you know, from my Black and Blue post, I know how you feel. That said, please don’t drown, or jump off a pier, or let go of the life rings that are sent your way… trust me, he is not worth it. You have so much more to offer. I hope you soar this year, as you figure out what it’s like to not have your wings clipped!
Thanks, Dawn. It’s comforting to know that you do know, and on so many levels!! You’re a soft and safe place for me to land and I so appreciate that.
Hugs!
Land away. 😉
It’s funny; I wrote a New Years post last year and when I look back on it now, it seems like I wrote it waaaaay more than a year ago. I was just a preggo then. Now I’m a mom. 2012 was transformative for me. It wasn’t easy, but I made it. I hope you can look back on this post a year from now and identify it as coming from another time. Cheers to you, Lisa, and a wonderful transformative year full of love and peace. You know I will be right here with you.
Thanks, Emily. I know you will be.
You’ve navigated a very difficult year and probably don’t give yourself enough credit. It’s not easy going through all those physical and emotional changes. Pregnancy along with that first sleep deprived year can be so hard. You’ve managed it so gracefully. (Far better than I did! I was sometimes a cranky be-otch) LOL!
Anyway, I hope that this coming year is full of rich blessings for you and your sweet little family. I think we could both use some good news and stress relief!
I’ll always be here for you, as well. And now that I’m in my house for a bit longer, should you need a place to stay, my door is ALWAYS open to you. Chicago is waiting for you!!!
Isn’t it funny how life is? One thing can be going great guns while at the same time something huge is falling apart! Just reading through all the comments here Lisa I would say this was a stellar year when it came to connecting with so many wonderful kind caring bloggers, that’s for sure!! And say what?? You want to write another screenplay which means you’ve already written one!! Wow!!! That is so impressive. Oh I hope you’ll tell us all about it in a post! And you find time to do geneology and I already know about how you love to work with your hands from your pot throwing days! I just think that the sky’s the limit now with whatever you want to do or create, Lisa but whatever it is or whatever you do, I think you’ll always find a way to laugh! Just like I’m laughing picturing you jumping in Lake Superior! LOL!! 😀 Hugs and Happy New Year, my friend!! 😀
Linda, you may be the only one who found humor in the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald!! THANK YOU!! I think everyone thought I was really headed for Lake Superior. LOL!
Haha! My pot throwing days!! I do have to write that post. It still makes me laugh even though I felt so awful on that day.
I’ll write you an email about my screenplays. You’ll be surprised by what I have to tell you.
It’s a wonderful blogging world, isn’t it? I feel so blessed to have so many great people in my life. I’m starting to like the blogging world better than my regular world! LOL!
It WILL be a great year, I hope, and we can look back at some of these early predictions at the close of 2013 and see how we did. Knowing us, there’ll be lots to laugh at in the re-cap!
Happy New Year, LInda!!!
BIG HUGS!!
Lisa
Xoxo
I just read this and probably figured out why your life became gripping.
Yup. You might want to read, “My Thanksgiving” for the big ugly picture.