Jan. 28, 2010
By Janet Foley
Wow! We're one month into the new year and the weather seems to be behaving the way we all like it. Our warmer trend and some rain, hopefully, will help that once-green grass get hopefully green again. Hope you noticed that the weeds are always green!
Speaking of the new year: We're going to be a year older, which is something some of us don't want to admit. I was running some errands in Sanford over the past weekend and met a few old friends in the farmers market. Guess it was a good six months from our last get-together and it started like this:
"Gee you look great and you really haven't aged much since we were together last. We all are getting old, with aches and pains."
"Sorry," I said. " I don't feel old and I'm not standing here talking about that mess. Why don't you all join me and my walking group, think young and do a 5K with me? Guess you gals feel old since another year has arrived." They all of a sudden got very busy with the vegetables and orchids. See, no exercise makes you a dull old person. This conversation made me think of something I read not long ago from "The Older I Get" by Don Weill. It is cute, here goes:
"Time for a change"
While leafing through my copy of Roget's Thesaurus,
I found several expressions that, in fact, do nothing for us.
They stand out wherever words like "old" and "aging" are defined,
I would like them all deleted, if the editors don't mind.
For example, these three phrases all articulate that I'm
"Old as Methuselah," "old as the hills," and also "past my prime."
And, furthermore, here's "ripe old age" and there's "long in the tooth."
I'm sick and tired of the lot and that's the living truth.
Though editors in general are good people, I suspect
They don't know the definition of "politically correct,"
If they did, they'd realize those old expressions should be lifted
For this one phrase that says it all … "Geriatrically-Gifted!"
Think I will e-mail this to a few of those "old" friends.
Some activities that you might want to attend:
Calling all collectors of Depression glass! The Sanlando Depression Glass Show opens its door this weekend from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. This year, it's hosted at the Sanford Civic Center, 401 E. Seminole Blvd. The event features Barbara and Jim Mauzy, authors of books on the subject, as well as seminars, a snack bar and door prizes. Admission is $4.50. You should go — I won a prize last year and I hardly win door prizes.
Got a bike and want to pedal around town? Come out at 8 a.m. on Thursdays to join the bicyclists at Home Depot, 1900 W. State Road 426, Oviedo. The Florida Freewheelers will lead a leisurely 20-mile ride on paved trails. No rider is dropped. Meet in the parking lot. All riders must have helmets. Longer and faster rides are also available. If you need more information about this free event, call 407-491-4835.
The Artistic Hand is currently taking registrations for children's classes. They provide a variety of classes in the downtown Oviedo studio including: Art Sampler (every week a different project), Throwing on the Pottery Wheel, Painting & Drawing, and Clay. All children's classes are six weeks long, meeting for an hour per week beginning the week of Feb. 15. There's also a Parent and Child Clay experience and a variety of adult classes. For more information, contact Del Seaman at 407-366-7882 or visit the Artistic Hand Gallery at 353 N. Central Ave., Oviedo.
Ladies, join Track Shack in celebrating the Florida Hospital Lady Track Shack 5K run/walk on Saturday, Feb. 6, at Mead Garden, Winter Park. For more information, to register, and to download forms visit www.TrackShack.com.
Something new: Tables Extraordinaire, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 4 and February 5, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 6 at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1217 Trinity Woods Lane, Maitland. Stroll through spectacular tablescapes in the Agape Ballroom featuring glamorous place settings, unique occasions, traditional holidays and whimsical favorites. There will also be Greek food and desserts. Proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House and Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Ticket is $10 and includes complimentary Greek Pastry. Need more information, call 407-333-3895.
I know it's in the spring but you should go ahead and mark your calendars for the GFWC Oviedo Tasting Luncheon on March 17 at the Clubhouse, 414 King St., Oviedo (between the high school and Methodist church).
Should be easy to remember; it's St. Patty's Day. You may purchase tickets from club members now. Tickets are $7 and the event is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A thought — "If the English language made any sense, lackadaisical would have something to do with a shortage of flowers." — Doug Larson
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