Notes to Self

I have toyed with the idea of writing a cute little book called Notes to Self. That came to me after my late husband and I gave up the idea of a coffee table book entitled The Belly Book. That was based on the numerous photos we had of middle-aged and older cruise passengers and beach visitors parading about in teeny bikinis and speedos. Pale stomachs and other body parts jiggled about the shore with no apparent shame. But then we thought about it and decided that could be considered mean. And actually making a coffee table that looks like a big fat belly probably wouldn’t go over so well either.

So now I’m back to Notes to Self. It will be cute book like 100 Things to be Happy About or Dogs and Masters Look-alikes. Unfortunately, I haven’t come up with enough "notes" to make up even a small book so maybe some of you, dear readers, have suggestions.

Here are some I thought about so far - Notes to Self:

• Don’t weed eat the yard after it rains unless you wear socks or just really like green feet.
• Remember to turn off the fan on bathroom counter before you apply loose face powder.
• Don’t wear suede shoes in the rain.
• Remember to ask the dental hygienist to pluck your chin hairs while you’re under the bright light.
• Be nice to the postal delivery person.
• Be sure your luggage is out of the taxi before giving the driver a one dollar tip.
• After your kids move out buy a smaller house so they can’t move back into your basement later.
• Remember that dishes can get really hot in the microwave oven.
• Always carry poop bags when you walk your dog - even if you don’t use them.
• Don’t wear jeans to lunch at the Swan Coach House in Buckhead.

That’s it for now, although sometimes in the middle of the night a new one will pop up. Otherwise I am stuck and hope you can contribute.