Winter Has Arrived

On Saturday we had a rain and snow storm in Rhode Island. We left on Sunday for New York and the Merritt Parkway was filled with brances of trees and snow. They closed part of the road so it took us 5 hours to reach our destination. It was worth the ride to enjoy a visit with my son and grandson and their two cute dogs.

We returned today and took route 95 and the roads were much better. On Sat. the storm and winds were so fierce that I had to have a waiter walk me to me car after lunch with a friend. The wind and rain made it impossible to waik forward. Never had to ask for help before Sat. New England weather is unpredictable. Time to go south.

Fancy Nancy Says: Don't count on the weather in New England. Just try to stay warm and dry.

Women and Finance Seminar

Yesterday I enjoyed doing a program for the library about women and finance. We had about 10 women and it was fun talking about three different topics. I had also invited a guest speaker from the attorney general's office to talk about fraud and scams and how to avoid both.

I know I had received a bogus letter from the Mystery Shopper and I sent it to the attorney general's office. They responded and that is how I got my speaker.

I hope to do more seminars for women and I do love meeting the people and teaching.

Today was a dental day and again, my dentists don't worry about pensions. My teeth are their pension plan.
A rainy wet Thursday, but we handled medical apts. and updating medication needs. I will start on a new med tomorrow , and I finally got the lowest dose to see if it works to control blood sugar levels. Time will tell.

Fancy Nancy Says: It often takes twice as much time to accomplish what you want. Many things that take place are beyond your control. Patience is a virtue.

Jane"s Birthday Visit

My niece Jane came to Narragansett to share breakfast. She has a Nov. birthday, and I wanted to gift her before we leave for Florida. We played ping pong and it is always fun. I did win , so I know Jane will want a rematch. In the afternoon we took an adventure ride and landed up in Mass. The trees have not all turned yet, but tonight it is supposed to turn cold.

Time to get out the winter coats for the cooler weather is here. Fancy Nancy is trying to get reorganized and she is also trying to learn to " Hang Loose". Today I tried a new health club, since I got a free week pass. I am hoping that perhaps next spring I could teach there as well. Time will tell.

Fancy Nancy Says: Enjoy the present and the now.

Meeting The Diabetic Counselor

What a surprise. This morning I went to an exercise class and then I had an apt. with a health counselor. I could not believe that when I went to meet the health counselor there was the same gal who had led the exercise class at the Y. She works two different jobs.

She was excellent and taught me how to use some new equipment and gave me some good advice. I am allowed to see her again next May and Medicare covers the cost. I was glad I had the appointment since you always learn something you never knew. She agreed that at some point I would need some medication, but suggested I wait until my next blood work.

It always pays to get more than one opinion. As my daughter Lynn says, after your research then go with your gut. I like that approach. Lynn is a wise gal. It poured all day, but the day went quickly between banking and medical apts.

Fancy Nancy Says: Take the time to get more than one opinion. You never know what you will learn. PS Social Security announced today there will be a 3.2 raise next year. I think it is because it is an election year. Lots of seniors will be happy. We had accounts frozen for two years.

Nearly 6000 Hits! Wow!

I am getting to 6000 hits. I love hearing from my readers wherever they may be. Still working on dental issues and even two dentists have not fugured out the grand plan. I must learn to hang loose and let the chips fall wherever.

Now is am researching prescription plans. Waiting for CVS to give me advice. There are so many different plans that the system has us all confused. Even with research it is sill confusing.

I am working on my second SNIPPETS book and I hope to have it ready for the holidays. I have 35 short pieces and now I have to put them together into a logical format. I will again list the titles in alphabetical order so that the reader can select any short piece of interest. I had good feedback from SNIPPETS ONE and so it is time to a follow up.

Hope my readers will enjoy my 35 short, fun, pieces. Let me hear from you is you are interested in a copy.

Fancy Nancy enjoys hearing from her readers.

Still Getting Organized

The good thing about relocating is that it forces you to clean closets, update records and think about what needs to be done. Today I dropped off 5 bags of clothes for charity. Then I spent the afternoon trying to update bank records. Tonight I realized it might be time to research my prescription plan options for next year since the enrollment period for any change is now.

The rules for prescription plans are complex. Just called CVS to ask them for some help since I get all my meds there.
Even with research it is hard to know what plan will work best. Hope the druggist can help me out since they have the list of all my meds.

I know when I think I have extra free time I often say what is the best use of this time.
Time is precious and it is the one thing that is finite in our lives. My new plan is to learn how to " Hang Loose" when free time arrives. I have to work on this. Too much planning does not always work out.


Fancy Nancy Says: Hanging Loose Makes Sense. We can't always know what the future will hold.

Getting Reorganized

We are trying to finish up medical apts. Today I did go to a current events class and we talked about the Wall St. sit in and some candidates for the Republican party. I like a discussion group on the news , and I have one that will start when we get back to Florida.

Fancy Nancy thinks that our elections need candidates who have language skills and understand more about other cultures. For example, Kissinger understood China. He just published a very learned book about his 55 trips to that country. We are a global nation now and we need to have leaders who are worldly.

As for our economy, it really needs more help. Until folks get jobs, we will have major unrest. We need more research and development for our economic future.

Fancy Nancy Says: Leaders need futuristic thinking!

A Nice Surprise

i just read a comment on my blog from a dentist with good advice after dental surgery. I don't know how to reach him, but many thanks for your advice. It is so nice when folks send a comment . I really enjoy reading your ideas.



Today Fancy Nancy enjoyed line dancing and then I talked with a nice young man looking to rent a car. Since we leave one car in our yard, we might consider doing a rental. We have to call our insurance company to see how that works. We will also call Rent a Wreck to see comparabe rates. Time will tell, but it sounds like it might work for both parties. One never knows what a new day brings.

If it works in Rhode Island, it might work in Florida as well. We need to do more research on the insurance issues.

Fancy Nancy Says: Opportunity comes to those who look for it. Try something new and see what happens.

Volunteering At the Chamber

Can my dogs have some water? Where is the toilet? Where can I run my wedding? What is there to do around here? These are just some of the things I am asked when I volunteer at the Chamber of Commerce. Yesterday , I had folks from Australia, Germany, Hong Kong, Missouri, Massachusetts and New York. Since I love to travel and meet new people this job is fun since I only have to walk around the corner for meet folks from all over the world.

I am turned on by people from other cultures. That is why my work at the Chamber is fun. I don't earn any money, but I do get to meet many folks from different countries. It saves running around the world.

Fancy Nancy Says: Meet new people in your life. Your world will open up1

Meeting People From Different Countries

On Sundays I enjoy my volunteer job at the Chamber. Today I met folks from Australia, Germany, and Hong Kong. You never know who will be walking into the Chamber. I work on Sundays, and it is a fun job that allows me to talk to people from all over the world.

Today was treat when my son arrived and i introduced him to folks from Australia. Right now his daughter is over there and she is having a ball. The world is getting smaller and I am lucky to enjoy this fun job.

Fancy Nancy Says: If you can't travel everwhere, stay home and find people coming to you.

Achoo!

Just got a cold, so it is time to rest and do some writing. I have been working on another book, SNIPPETS TWO. I have already written many of the short pieces , but now I have to assemble them, set up the table of contents and get them organized.

While I am recuperating from a cold, this will be a time to work on this new book which I hope to share for the holidays. I like writing short pieces . That way the reader won't get bored, and I don't have to say too much.

Fancy Nancy Ssays: Short and sweet is good!

Book Club Discussion on Cleopatra

There is a new book out on the life of Cleopatra. She was an amazing sharp gal. I never knew much about her, but I learned from the book she was bright, multilingual, sexy, smart, and ran her country and her love life with power and style. I would have liked to have known her.

Today in the US we have never had a female run our country. They say perhaps we are not ready for a woman leader. Well , Egypt had one years ago. Are we behind the times???


Fancy Nancy Says: History can teach us lessons!

Guarnteed Diet Plan

i am still healing from dental surgery. I told my dentist he could advertise that he fixes your teeth and your weight all at the same time with no extra fee. There is no discipline needed, once you have the dental surgery you won't feel like eating. My new diet has been low fat cool whip , jello, and egg whites. What a treat! You will lose weight.

My wonderful daughter is relocating this week. We will miss her since we don't get to see her as much during the winter. I look forward to another great summer trip with her next year.

It is nice to have fun things to look forward to. I have booked a day trip on Columbus Day to see the foliage. Hope I can go.


Fancy Nancy Says: Treat yourself to fun things when you have tough times.

A Sunny Sunday

Today was a lovely day. I did volunteer for a few hours. Tomorrow my stitches come out. There have been lots of naps during healing. Dental surgery does wonder for your weight. A surefire plan to lose pounds.

We relocate in Nov. so I am starting to get organized and clean out things I won't need. The good part of moving several times a year is it forces you to clean out closets and records that you no longer need. We have a small house, so the less we have the better.

Fancy Nancy Says: As we age, we need fewer things! Give away what you don't need. You will have more room.