Dot`sThoughts

I was tagged by November Rain for the following tag.
If you are tagged, here are the rules to follow.

The first thing you have to do is post the rules . So, here they are:
1. You have to post these rules before you give the facts.
2. You must list one fact that is somehow relevant to your life for each letter of your middle name. If you don’t have a middle name, use the middle name you would have liked to have had.
3. At the end of your blog post, you need to choose one person for each letter of your middle name to tag. Don’t forget to leave them a comment telling them they’re tagged, and to read your blog.

Now, my middle name is "Marion". I was named after one of my mother`s sisters.She was one everyone loved, so even thou I`m not crazy for the name, being named after this special Aunt is fine.

M- Marriage. Wonder what my life would have been like if I had never married? But, if I had it to do all over again, I am sure I would have married the same love of my live all over again. Might wish to change a few things, but not if changing them would have interfered with our marriage lasting over 50 years, or if it would have changed the children we had together.

A- Active. I am one person who stays active, always finding something to do. I get bored easily just sitting around doing nothing. I enjoy building things in my wood-shop, enjoy crocheting and knitting, ( can`t hold those tiny needles to do embroidery anymore), enjoy my flower gardens and having a garden using earth boxes, enjoy painting and doing crossword Puzzles and Games plus sudoku puzzles, enjoy spending time with the family and like looking up my friends on the net, plus other things.

R- Retirement. Loved all the years of raising my kids and growing older with my husband, but retirement gives a completely new way of life. Miss those days when Walt was here with me. But, have found that life goes on and to find enjoyments to do alone is soo important to stay happy. I started looking for new hobbies to try and discovered how much pleasure working with wood could become. Still have some lonesome times, but staying active has helped a lot.

I- income. When I first lost Walt I worried if I would manage with a lower income to pay everything with. Then I discovered that he had only taken 50% of his pensions so that if anything ever happened to him the other 50 % would continue in my name. His thoughtfulness is what has made it possible for me to manage . Don`t have as much extra money to play with, but I discovered if I watched what I spent money on, I should be ok as long as prices don`t skyrocket too far above the cost of living raise.

O- Opinion. I try not to voice my opinion without first taking the time to understand what has happened and then only if it is asked for. I try not to take sides in matters that don`t affect me unless I see that someone could be really hurt. I try to keep peace when possible, but there are times when it becomes necessary to say what is on my mind whether others might like it or not. I stand up for what is right, but don`t believe my way is the only way to accomplish something. I am willing to really listen to what others think before answering.

N-Needs. my needs are simple. I am not a money waster, nor do I insist on having nothing but the very best.
I have spent my life being willing to go without to be sure my kids had all the necessary items while growing up. i am still willing to help when needed. I like nice things, but would never let a bill go unpaid just to buy them. I live within my means and hate charging anything. Before I charge anything, I first save the money to be able to pay cash for it. Then sometimes I put it on my charge card, then I use the saved money to pay it off the minute the charge is added to my account. This keeps my credit good and gives me security knowing that in an emergency I could charge if I had to, Just hope that day never comes. During the beginning of our marriage we did have lots of bills and life sure was harder after the kids came. But we managed and I learned how to handle money better because of those hard years. Today, if I can`t save enough money for something, then I don`t usually need to have the item. You usually find a way to get important items like a furnace, stove, washer etc. because you do need them. But other items can usually wait till you can afford them.

Well, that ends the letters from my middle name, so what does the letters of your middle name mean to you?
I am supposed to tag 7 people, but off hand i am not sure who would be willing to do it.

I am going to tag:

1. Walker
2. hillgrandmom
3. starrynights
4. Gazza
5. Geets
6. Vickie
Had many others whose names came to mind such as Cecilia , Nan or one of the other great friends..., but I know Cecilia and Nan have a lot going on keeping them busy right now, so decided to spare them.

Thanks everyone.