Bfth's Boring Blog

 For many years I have never had a pet. Mostly that has to do with the fact that I have terrible allergies. So having cat or a dog is out of the question.  It made it difficult for my son who admittedly loves cats. It's just something we can't have not have.   As a result of not having a pet I have become that cold-hearted b****. I don't understand the pain that comes with the loss of a pet. I just don't get it. Or I just didn't get it. Recently his cold-hearted b**** has had karma slap me straight in the face.   When my husband and I purchased a house in the Poconos, it came with a pond. That pond was full of koi.  I know the previous owner loved the koi. Each one had a name. They were many of them and they kept having more babies, so some were unnamed. I loved sitting outside this past summer. I'd watch them swim. Sometimes they would leap out of the water. When I would feed them with their favorite snack Cheerios, they would rush to nibble them...

 New Year, new hope.  Isn't that how it is for most of us?  We expect much of a new year.  Perhaps we expect too much, putting unrealistic expectations on the 365 days that are ahead of us. 2025 may be a new year, but we can't expect miracles to suddenly happen as the calendar turns for 12/31/24 to 1/1/25. So as we enter this year, I have this "realistic" prayer. As we enter this year of 2025, grant me: Patience as I navigate the complexities of life Stability as I traverse the rocky path of life Courage as face circumstances that make me uncomfortable, ill at ease, or frightened Wisdom as I make decisions throughout the year   Willingness to listen and learn, as we are never too old (or too young) to do both The ability to continue to grow as a person. (You CAN teach an old dog new tricks, if only you are willing) The wherewithal NOT to dwell on the past, but to focus on the now with an eye towards the future Faith in myself and tho...