Welcome back to 10 on the 10th! I almost missed it because I’m polishing up a new tour for the 10th! I’ve been lax in getting around to blogs, too. I don’t know how the 24 hours in a day go so quickly. I think I need 26 or 28. Are you weird about numbers? I am. I have to have everything…thermostats, volume, anything with a number set to an even number. I know, I know, I am strange that way. Can you believe it’s 2026? I really thought 2025 would be hurt-y. That was our street number for our house up north. I thought I’d think of it every time I wrote the number, but I didn’t. So, that’s one good thing to come out of last year. Anyway, it’s the very first 10 on the 10th of 2026! So, let’s get this show on the road, right? Don’t forget…there’s a link party, too!
- I won’t be participating in any marathons of any kind. I know that sounds like one of those things I would never ever have done anyway. But, I always wanted to take part in the Indy Mini. I wouldn’t have run, but I could have walked it. Now, with my wonky knees and bad back, I think I can safely say 2026 will pass without that happening. There’s always 2027, though.
- I won’t be buying a new car. OK, let me say, I’m not planning on buying a new car. Nigel has new car fever bad. I don’t know why because I’m usually the one who wants a new car. But, I like my little white Honda Civic. I do not like SUVs though that’s what I most often drive. I drive his because it’s easier for him to get in and out of. When it’s just me, it’s my trusty little Honda.
- I won’t be going on a knitting cruise with my Norwegian boyfriends. I would love to do this, but the price is astronomical (in my galaxy, that is). As much as I want to meet them one day, I just don’t think it’s going to happen on a knitting cruise. But, again, I say, “Never say never!”
- A new dog or pet is not in the works for the Haus der Mitte. I think we made a wee bit of a mistake when we got only one Westie when we got Jack. Our first two Westies weren’t blood brothers. We got them two years apart, but they entertained each other once we had both. I think Jack really needs the socialization and the exercise a brother would have given him. But, I’m too old to mess with a new puppy…OK, I’m not too old. I’m too lazy!
- Moving is also not in the plans for 2026. As much as I truly dislike this house (and, yes, I absolutely understand how lucky I am to have a house), we won’t be moving any time soon. Well, if our neighbors across the street would move, we’d be buying their house. I love it…from the bricks to the front door to all of the wonderfully glorious windows all around the house! It’s too bad it would be so doggone cost prohibitive to put more windows in this house (it’s all brick) because, trust me, I would have at least two if not three more put in the living room and a couple of the bedrooms.
- Well, let’s be honest here. I won’t be giving up shopping. I realize we are already 10 days into 2026, and I’ve already bought some new things. So, that wasn’t ever going to not be on this list.
- Let’s have some fun now, shall we? I won’t be skydiving. I hate roller coasters because of that swooping feeling you get in your stomach as you go down. So, jumping out of a plane? Nope, no way, not gonna happen!
- Starring in “The Life of Marsha!” I haven’t had anyone approach me about writing my life story. Well, my kids did, I guess, with my Storyworth subscription. But, besides that, no screenwriters, producers, or directors are beating down my door, demanding to make a movie all about me.
- Dang it…this has been an almost lifelong wish. But, I probably won’t be 5’10 anytime this year or the ones following. I would have even settled for 5’5!
- And, the last…I mean, this could happen. I won’t be winning the Powerball. The odds are pretty good because I think I’ve only bought two or three of those in the first place. But, I have had fun imagining spending the money!
Wrap it up, Marsha!
You know, this was a little harder than I thought it would be as long as I had to keep it fairly realistic. But, once I veered off into the silly, I had more fun! I can’t wait to read yours! So, can we talk? How do you feel about cars? Are you one of those who get new cars every couple of years? Or, is your car’s age in the decades? Would you star in your own memoir? Please leave a comment or two, and we can talk. I promise to respond as soon as possible.
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What do you mean, no one has approached you about “The Life of Marsha” yet? I’m shocked? How can they pass up such a cash cow? Just think of the merchandise!
Maybe that way I would haven’t missed the chapter about the Norwegian boyfriends, either.
I think that I will agree with you on most of these points!
Nice post, I was going to put some things but it came out negative rather than funny, so I’ll stick to appreciating yours!
The only new cars I’ve ever owned were prompted by my husband as in “it’s time for you to get a new car.” Then I make him do all the preliminary shopping and once it’s narrowed down to one or two I go check it out, shrug my shoulders, and day fine. I love my new car though and don’t have plans to replace it anytime soon…. as much as he might be pushing for another SUV. I love my little car!