Everything sublime is as difficult as it is rare. Baruch Spinoza

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Candid Camera

Mark picked up his phone and said smile. 
So I did. Sort of.


Mark has recently learned how to take photos with his phone. Now I have to be careful, he could be around every corner. I've actually had two busy, for me, days. I was out of the house for several hours on Monday, PT and other things. Yesterday we had appliance delivery in the morning. A funeral in the afternoon, a corporate client of Mark's, for over fifty years. He was 97 and a very good man, one  that I knew and liked. So, that's what I have been doing.

It's a sunny, mild day. We are hoping some rain happens soon. It's very dry. Today will be back to usual for both of us. I need to ease into this peopling slowly.





 

43 comments:

Far Side of Fifty said...

You are looking good! Peopling is hard some days:)

Sandra said...

Thanks, Far Side. Looking at my old self I realize how fast time goes by. Peopling is tiring.

Lori Skoog said...

Thank you Mark! Terrific photo!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Sandra, you look wonderful, you look cute!
I am going to try and make Swedish flat bread again today.( I made some month or so ago) I took notes from my last attempt to improve the bread this time. It is really torturous to wait for the dough to rise.
Take Care,
Kaye

Boud said...

You're looking very good! And yes, that's a lot of people in a short time.

CheerfulMonk said...

I love that photo! 😊

Sandra said...

I'll let him know you appreciate his effort, Lori!

Sandra said...

No one has told me I look cute for decades, Kaye. Thanks for the ego boost

Sandra said...

O don't know anything about Swedish flat bread.

Sandra said...

It was, Boud. I need a day of rest!

Sandra said...

Thanks, Cheerful. I like seeing who I am interacting with and I assume others probably do, too.

Barwitzki said...

Beautiful photo... well done, Mark.
Best wishes, Viola

Rita said...

You look so sweet! Very good capture photo for Mark. ;)
I've been sick since Monday. Fever broke this morning, so I feel a little bit better. Hopefully on the mend now. :)

nick said...

Beware the phantom snapper! Luckily Jenny has no interest in taking yet more photos of me so I can relax!

Anvilcloud said...

Peopling has do be done with great moderation and discretion.

BootsandBraids said...

It's always nice to see photos of our blogger friends, so good job Mark.

julochka said...

You look so good! I was looking through my photos when I couldn't fall asleep last night and realized that we didn't take a picture - if I'd known Mark couple operate the camera, I'd have had him take one!

Beatrice P. Boyd said...

Thank, mark , for tyaking a very nice photo of you with his cell phone and here's looking to many more and even some of you both😀 It has been a busy time for you and sorry to read about the passing and seems he lived a long life that we can all aspire to do.

Miss Merry said...

Sandra, you look fabulous!!!

peppylady (Dora) said...

Lovely photo.

e said...

You do look great and I agree about peopling being hard. I'm glad that your efforts recently have been good.

Val Ewing said...

You DO look cute! Peopling? Some days I'd just rather lay with the dogs...or cats...

Sandra said...

I'll pass the compliment on, Viola!

Sandra said...

I'm so sorry, Rita. You can't seem to catch a break.

Sandra said...

I've got my eyes on him, nick!!

Sandra said...

Very true, AC.

Sandra said...

I agree, Shirley. I feel more connected when I can visualize the person on the other end of the keyboard.

Sandra said...

Thank you kindly, Julie 😊 It shows we were having a good time and didn't give a thought to photos.

Sandra said...

Mark is behind the curve, Dorothy. He lived a long and good life.

Sandra said...

Why, thank you, Miss Merry.

Sandra said...

Thanks, Dora.

Sandra said...

The longer I stay huddled in the house the harder it gets, e.

Sandra said...

I love the idea of cute, Val. A cute old bat! I agree about the dogs and cats.

Jackie said...
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Jackie said...

Aww I love the photo of you! A new appliance sounds exciting. What did you end up getting? My mind is on home projects these days because we are finally going to have our kitchen cabinets refaced. Yay! Hope you have a great rest of your week!

The Happy Whisk said...

Great picture! This is two bloggers in a row that posted excellent photos. You my friend, are much braver than I.

Sandra said...

Ivy, not braver, just older. Age has stripped away many inhibitions!

Pixie said...

That's a lovely photo of you and I always enjoy seeing the faces of those who write. Of course, I hate putting a photo of myself up:)

DeniseinVA said...

Mark took a lovely photo of you, thank you Mark. It's so nice to see you Sandra :)

I am very sorry about his colleague passing away. Sounds like he lived a good long life but always sad to have to say goodbye.

Sandra said...

Thanks and you shouldn't be afraid of putting up a photo.

Sandra said...

I will relay your thanks to Mark, Denise! Yes he was a kind man.

Jo-Anne's Ramblings said...

Some of the best photos are the ones we don't know are being taken of us

Sandra said...

This is true, Jo-Anne.