What Woman doesn't Love Shoes

I just bought a new pair of sandals today and they are so cute.  I love shoes, to my hubby's dismay.  I probably own close to 40 pairs, maybe more or maybe a few less.  I have never had the courage to really count them.  I know that there are some that I may only wear once a year, but honestly, I really do need them.  And it is just heartbreaking to say goodbye to them.  Cleaning out my closet of shoes is always a volition I could do without.  I know that there are some that I haven't had on in several years, like my snow boots.  But then again you just never know when I will need 'em.  Living in Florida and not going to cold country but once in a blue moon, it is probably safe to say that they are only worn every 4 or five years.  And maybe having 2 pairs of snow boots is a real stretch, but remember, they are "so cute!".

I used to buy high heels, but since the age of 60 I pretty much stick to flats.  I still have a few spectator heels and some "have to have" black heels.  I normally wear daily either sandals or sneakers in the Summer and my loafers in the Fall and Winter.  Right now I am in the sandal mode and have come across some sweet looking ones.  I am not crazy about the between the toes ones but if they are attractive enough they're worth purchasing.

I guess I am very fortunate that I have the extra dough to spend on frivolous shoes.  Man, what if I didn't?  Have you heard this one?...................

Your Mama is so poor when I saw her wobbling down the street with one shoe, I hollered- "lost a shoe?", and she said-"Nope... just found one..."     LOL!  

I was shopping on line for a new pair of sneakers when I came across these heels below.  Now, are they sumpin' or what????   .

   

  

The Ferrari Shoes are just too, too CUTE! 

If you have a choice of selling shoes to ladies or giving birth to a flaming porcupine... look into that second, less painful career.
- Richard Jeni, 1957 - 2007

My favorite New Items

Being in the senior group, I tend to go back to the past and memories of what used to be, but I thought I would just like to mention just a few things that make my life so much easier in today's world.  Things that I enjoy right now.  Things that have really made my day.  Oh, and there are many.  Sometimes I think "what would I do without them?".  But then, a lot of them are just conveniences.  New technology is just great.  Sure, they make for a stress-free time, but more than that, they are just fun.

I guess first on my list is the computer.  Wow, what a difference it has made in my life.  The very first thing I do in the morning is get up and drink a cup of coffee and sit down at the computer.  No more newspapers for me.  I can get up to date with the news and check my e-mails.  No more letter writing. Then a quick trip to Facebook, Pinterest, and my Blog.  Hmmm! I got up at 7 and it is now 9.  Time flies when you are having fun.  Ahhhh! RETIREMENT!  I just love it.

Now it's time to check my i-phone (SUPER COOL!) and my google calendar to plan my day.  The google calendar is about the neatest thing I've come across lately.  I can check it out or add a note just about anywhere.  Just how neat is that?

And looking around the den I can see it is time to run the roomba.  Heh, Heh!  Just sit on my fat bums and watch Toby, our long haired dachsund run for the hills.  It does a pretty good job on picking up most of the dog hair and a few crumbs.  To be honest with you though, a once a week dyson vacuum is always a good idea.  That is when I literally have to stand up and walk around the room.  Well, a girl has to get some exercise, doesn't she?





A person can't go a day without using the microwave or the automatic dishwasher.  And how about the icemaker in the door of the refrigerator?  Yeah, our Grandmothers would faint if they could see us now.  Frozen dinners, ready made soups, granola bars and yogurts - do we ever have to cook a meal from the start again? 

And lastly, my all time fave - my DVR.  I can set up to record all my shows and watch them at my leisure (in which I have a lot).  No commercials!  Life is Good! 

Wait a minute.......I forgot to get out of my PJ's today.  Yeah, I know, now if I could only find some new device to help me remember that just because I'm retired I still have to get dressed every day.  HMMMM!  OR DO I?



    

Welcome

"Beso del Sol"

Welcome to our new blog.  We have named it Beso del Sol after our beach condo.  For those of you not familiar with Spanish, "Beso del Sol" means "Kiss of the Sun".  As Chuck and I approach the Winter of our lives, what better way to explain our time on this earth than that we have both been "Kissed by the Sun".  This August we will be celebrating our 46th Wedding Anniversary!  We have certainly had a delicious life together and have really enjoyed this beautiful earth and all the pleasures it has given us.

Like everyone, we have had our ups and downs.  As you know, living is always full of surprizes.  We are just grateful to be here together to enjoy each day as it comes our way.  The whole idea of creating this site is so that our family and friends can share some of our experiences from the past as well as what lies ahead in the future for us.  We hope that you will drop by often and enjoy some of our stories.  You might just find them entertaining enough to make the "Beso del Sol" blog a frequented oasis and that we can share our "Kiss of the Sun".

To start off with our "Heaven away from Home" we would love to share with you our beach condo.  We bought it back in April 2004 and have pretty much remodeled the whole interior.  When we retired at the end of 2003, Chuck said to me "If you want that place on the ocean, this is the time to get it".  And on my 59th Birthday we signed the papers to "Beso del Sol".  What a joy it has been and continues to be.  There is nothing like getting away to the Atlantic Ocean for a few days no matter what the Season! Our beach condo website is http://www.besodelsol.com and below is our YouTube video that you might enjoy.