WHAT DOES MATTER
– Ming began harp lessons.
– Anthony said on the phone this afternoon that he’d been kidnapped, but I calmed him down.
– Some lovely friends came to pick the dying figs.
– Gutsy9 (baby peacock) is thriving despite his wonky leg.
– We found a clock man who has now fixed three of Anthony’s clocks, so the house is chiming again.
– I finished delivering details to our accountant for our tax return from last year.
– I am going to purchase an ipad tomorrow so I can access the internet in Anthony’s room and show him stuff.
– Ming and I are getting on top of the housework/yardwork etc.
– I only cried a little bit today, instead of a lot.
– The blog community is amazing.
– Ming has stopped being so bossy!
– Lots of other good things.
WHAT DOESN’T MATTER
– It doesn’t matter!
jmgoyder 
I love your things that matter –
Julie, soft smile in other words all things considered your doing amazing. And I know you will make it to continue to be amazing. Take care, Bill
Thank you so much, Bill.
And life goes on. Cheers!
Yes!
Great post, glad to of found this..
Thanks, William.
I’m glad the items that matter out shine the item that doesn’t matter…. but then what doesn’t matter.. doesn’t matter..
So true.
Hi Julie
I recentley bought a 7″tablet and we took it with us while cycling today. I took a few photos on it and on the way back we called to see a friend in a rehab centre. He was delighted to see the photos. I think it will be very useful for you.
Wonderful and thanks!
this is all such wonderful news Julie. I am so happy for you .
Thanks, buddy!
I like this list!
Me too.
Awww Sweetie, I hate the thought that you cry at all. But tears do cleanse, I suppose.
Hugs
Diana
I try not to cry in front of Ming.
I think it’s ok to cry in front of Ming, but you know him better and you are a wise and beautiful woman. ❤
What doesn’t matter, doesn’t matter. Mow, that’s wisdom! 🙂
Hope so!
No matter what…;)
Funny but true!
You deal with your life so incredibly well, Julie. Hugs.
If you saw me first thing in the morning you might change your mind!
That list is so incredibly positive. Good on ya!
Getting there!
Bless you, Julie. Sending big happy hugs your way xoxo
The feeling is mutual.
You are right, it just doesn’t matter 🙂
I hope you’re right that I am right!
Life goes on. When it throws rocks, faith is a catcher’s mitt to soften the blow. 🙂
Poet!
🙂
Like that … last sentence – what doesn’t matter … don’t really matter. Glad that Gusty9 is managing and getting better – even if his leg is the way it’s. Glad that you and Ming are partners now and Ipad is a splendid idea. Even if I hate them .. far too quick for me. Getting old.
Julie, we have the same right to our tears as we have to our laughter, so cry and laugh… don’t forget to buy the shoes that cries … tomorrow.
Love you, girl!
… same here *smile
Yep a great list of things that matter…………………..I so agree………….how many clocks do you have around the house……….I would love to have a grandfather clock but Tim says no………
Yes we have a grandfather clock too, but it needs fixing! 6 clocks.
loved this 🙂
2 things – you are ahead of me on tax; and I got an iPad recently , I think you’re going to love it x
Tax – arghhhhhhhhhhhhh!
I am so glad that you didn’t cry a lot today and that you put it down in the columm of what matters! You are so strong and amazing. 🙂
Getting stronger!
That’s the spirit, Julie.
What matters in life is what is important to you.
And what is important to you is what you choose it to be (and no one else).
One can spend a whole lifetime fulfilling other people’s expectations and desires, and in doing so, miss out on being true to oneself and living the life you always wanted. (I know because that’s what happened to me).
Why do we take so long to realise this?
Sometimes its peer pressure, sometimes its family pressure.
Sometimes its just plain old strangers making one feel one has to ‘keep up with the Joneses’ or fit in with the general population.
I’ve now reached an age when I am free to suit myself.
That is a pretty good list of stuff. Point nine is quite hopeful. I am glad that Gutsy is doing well and look forward to a fresh photo of him soon.
He is getting blue feathers now – so exciting.
You’re right, “it doesn’t matter.” {{{Hugs}}} to you for being so positive, Julie. Ant will love the iPad.
Thanks, Kozo!
Sounds like you are finding your balance. Wonderful!
Crossed fingers!
And so it is. Yay!
Thanks, Jane, so much.
Love your philosophy – wise Julie
I should have wised up earlier!
These are all great things! But my favourite is the news about Gutsy9 🙂
Hugs again Julie <>
❤ 🙂 ❤ All Good 🙂
That is SOME list of accomplishments and goals. All good! Bet you love hearing the clocks again:)
Loved this post — ipad – great idea for Ants to see stuff — YES!! 🌻❤
Do you have your iPad yet? I am so excited for you! But, I have to agree with Tilly Bud that the best news is about Gutsy9.
Exactly! What doesn’t matter isn’t worth mentioning. What does matter is that Ming and Gutsy are thriving, life seems to be settling into a new norm and you and Ants are still finding moments of joy together! Hugs!
Lots of really good stuff here!
Much more good than bad!