‘Tis the season to be jolly…Oh by gosh, by golly
So it must be time, for my silly holiday rhyme
Well, it’s been a year…Since I moved in here
And I just renewed the lease, without rent an increase
And it’s been a good move, especially since I’m now in a groove
The summer rain was such a pain
Getting stuck inside for 3 days, put me in a haze
Found myself “on the water” with a flood … And oh the mud
It took 18 months of trials and tribulations
To finally get my mother approved for Medicaid…oh what frustrations
We would have owned nursing home $150k, if things had not gone our way
Unfortunately mom continues to hang on, we know not why
It just makes us want to cry
For those who knew her when she was lively and bright
Would be sad to see to see her so blank and with no light
Friends “old” and new bring happiness and glee…they are so important to me
Maroon 5 concert was a high point…they really rocked the joint
And yes, we got this near, what a way to start the year
We also went to see Zac Brown band and they were grand
Whether seeing an old favorites Mamma Mia and Sound of Music, so powerful
Or new favorite Kinky Boots so wonderful
Seasons tickets to Broadway in Tampa are so fun
And evenings with Keather…and sometimes Kennedy and Kwenci…are second to none
Saw lots of good movies with Nancy
And Julianne and Derek Hough in a show so entertaining and dancey
Kennedy is my partner for seeing movies from books we both read
She is such a delight and we have good time indeed
Still teaching marketing and management at 3 schools and going to commencement
Every chance I get so I can wear by doctoral robe with such contentment
Love flash mob. We laugh. We dance…We sometimes even prance
It’s a pleasure that I treasure by any measure
Whether our performance is funky or traditional
We bring joy and smiles that are unconditional
(Can you find me in the pic?)
Of my nieces, I’m so proud… wonderful young women by whom I am wowed
New York City is where they work and dwell…both are doing so well
My brother Phil and friend Kenny both turned 50 this year…so raise a beer
It was 45th anniversary for Anthony and my sister, Liz…aka Betty
Throw the confetti
I had one article published, but it is academic and not easy to read
So finding it is not something you need
Got so wacked out (scary) on anesthesia, that I missed appointment for procedure
Then it took a village to assist, to get me to dentist
Thanks to all who were part of life and make it so bountiful
You are all so dear and wonderful
Whether our visits are regular or rare, I cherish the connection we share
With our world in such turmoil, it would be easy to get depressed
But let’s be thankful for the ways we are blessed
And focus on the goodness in living and the joys in giving
So now it is time to wish you the best as we say goodbye to 2015
And wish for 2016 to be a year in which we all thrive
With love and affection
Audrey
Tampa, FL
auntaudge@aol.com
ae@mosaicmktgbay.com