Author: Catherine

to all you sinners
at the bottom of the stairs
saint peter is waiting
at the top of the stairs
i’m one of those sinners
at the bottom of the stairs
thinkin’ i’m not ready
to climb up these stairs
no lord i’m not ready
to meet the man
the man who stands
with outstretched hands
the man who’s calling
from the top of the stairs
to all us sinners
at the bottom of the stairs
can we hear a hallelujah
from the bottom of the stairs
can you say hallelujah
can you say hallelujah
let’s hear a hallelujah
from the brothers and sister
sat the bottom of the stairs
can you try your best
to climb these stairs
can we meet each other
at the middle of the stairs
let’s all get moving
from the bottom of the stairs
amen and amen

© Catherine Evermore. All rights reserved.

Darlin’, here is the list of things you will need when you take up Boat Rowing 101:

A lake
A boat
Two oars
A life jacket
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
A hat
Binoculars
Reading glasses placed inside a Ziploc bag
Cushions to be used as flotation devices in case you capsize the boat
A map
A compass in case the map gets wet when you capsize the boat
A Styrofoam cooler with lots of ice
Canned drinks and bottled water
Snack food placed inside a Ziploc bag
Flares in case you capsize the boat at night
Walkie-talkie or cell phone placed inside a Ziploc bag
Instructions on how to row a boat

These are the things I will need:

A big Adirondack chair with soft cushions set up outside under a big oak tree
A footstool with a soft cushion
A tall glass of iced tea with a slice of lemon on the rim and a straw
A big bowl of popcorn with just a hint of Land O’ Lakes melted butter
Soft music and my favorite book
Binoculars to watch you as you learn how to row your boat

© Catherine Evermore. All rights reserved.

Just my luck!

Three weeks ago, I was vaccinated with the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. Today, I am still not myself.

Today, the vaccine has been put on “pause” because six women developed blood clots; one died and one is in serious condition.

I have headaches each day, fog-brain, upset tummy, severe lack of energy, and an overall feeling of not feeling well.

Should I blame the vaccine or should I blame a bad heart and getting older each day?

I don’t know but I will ask my doctor this week when I see him for a routine cardio visit.

In the meantime, I’m still wearing a mask when I go out (which is rare these days), plastic gloves, and I’m keeping my distance.

It’s surprising how many people are not wearing masks in stores even though stores have signs posted to wear masks.

I give up!

~Catherine