Sometimes I look at what I have “done” during the day and
chastise myself for not doing more.
Since I am retired, I can always do whatever needs to be done “tomorrow”
if I want. Ah, but tomorrow never comes,
does it?
So, what did I have to do today that didn’t get done? Truthfully, nothing.
Maybe I feel guilty because he spent so much of the day
outside, mowing the lawn and working in the yard. I don’t have nearly as much to show for my
efforts today….. Let’s see: I have done two loads of laundry, cleaned up the
kitchen, put some things away, and worked on my scrapbooking.
Is that enough to do in one day? Does every day have to have monumental
results? Is there really anyone who
would be impressed if I did more? Or
less?
Actually, there is more that I did today. I was online, finding out more about Harald
Hardrada. He was the King of Norway and
my 33rd great grandfather, on my mother’s side. Funny thing, he tried to conquer England in
September of 1066 but died trying.
He was known as the last of the Viking warriors. After King Edward the Confessor (of England)
died, there were three men who claimed the throne: an Englishman, Harold
Godwinson, a Norman, William of Normandy, and Harald Hardrada, King of Norway.
After defeating Harald Hardrada at the Battle of Samford
Bridge, Harold Godwinson marched his army to Hastings to meet his other foe,
William the Conqueror, husband of my 33rd great grandmother on my
father’s side, Matilda of Flanders.
Exhausted from the previous battle and forced march, Harold’s army was
defeated by the Norman. What my maternal
ancestors couldn’t accomplish, my paternal ancestors could.
No wonder I’m so tired…
Cali
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