Thoughts To Carry...

 

Moments of surprise come

with a beat to the heart

Time moves up and down with

wonderful thoughts at the start

 

Daily trends are trails that we learn

grow with us as lifestyles are earned

thoughts we carry within our soul

we believe and now become whole

 

Daily routines move us up and around

moments are wild we try to slow down

life changes from here to there

wildness sometime is everywhere

 

Expression comes from our lifestyle

dreams here and there once in a while 

but this is life we learn to cope as

we grow older we gain new hope

 

for true faith to remain within...

 

Rhoda Galgiani

Faith Within...

 

 

Happiness is There if One Accepts It 

The Sun came and

touched the ocean

Brings calm to the

world like a soft lotion

 

With moments of pleasant

thoughts one should own

Dreams of bonding remains

within ones heart is known

 

How does one remain alone

when the world is so over bound

Meeting a stranger one day

surely that is to be found

 

One learns to defend themselves

taking on a responsible lively hood

Days pass with good intentions as

one profits with their own goods

 

Mental stability should remain

knowing one shall grow in size

Step by step one expands gracefully

as they become internally wise

 

Rhoda Galgiani

Be In Control...

 

Slowly My Hands Move...

 

Comfort within one's heart

comes slowly along with 

the time on one's clock

 

Thoughts come and go

bringing up and downs as

one's mind goes back in time

 

When alone the body

doesn't function as usual

emotions seem to jump

 

As one calms the mind

and heart new feelings

appear within their soul

 

Taking it one day at

a time one learns to

control their untimely...

 

thoughts and emotions!

 

Rhoda Galgiani

Snoopy Agrees...

Time is moving so fast 

knowing as we age the

hands on the clock are

getting old with us

 

Remembering as a young

girl time crawled at a slow

pace one would get worn out

waiting for lunch to come

 

Life changes mainly for the good

but memories of the past remain

and one longs for the past to

arrive again with joy

 

This is not a complaint

these are just thoughts that

come and go on a daily basis

thoughts about the younger years

 

Joy can remain in one's heart if we

allow - and we think good thoughts of

moments here and now - we are what

we choose in this unsettled world

 

I choose to live life to my fullest

with good positive thoughts daily!

 

Rhoda Galgiani

Happy New Year - 2026

 January 1, 2026

 

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Hugs from,

Rhoda and Ginger

A White Tale...

Merry Christmas from Rhoda and Ginger

December 25, 2025  

 

Waking up to see what

Mother Nature has brought

brings smiles to sleepy faces

 

Over night 7 inches fell

covering the ground with a

pure white snow from Heaven

 

What a surprise as this was

missed by many viewers while

watching the news about our weather

 

Long Island, NY had a snow storm

8 years ago - pure white fluff a

delight to all who love winter

 

Mother nature brings beauty

to our world - a beauty that

will always be remembered...

 

Rhoda Galgiani 

Consuming Thoughts...

 

 

 

 Sometimes one get to

the point of silence not

knowing what to say

 

Well, maybe with this busy 

world quiet is OK giving one

time to rearrange their thoughts

 

Being of the older generation

many thoughts have changed

and come with uncertain rewards

 

Calm is truly the answer

for control now begins to

consume our shaken body

 

What cha think???

 

Rhoda Galgiani

A Word From Rhoda...

 

Rhoda and Ginger Give Thanks..

.

 It's been a long two years...

with getting sick after the RSV shot then

going to the hospital and getting Covid!!!

 

Boy oh Boy!!!

 

 Then, to top it off losing my 'Gracie'

being 16 1/2 years old it was her time...

 

The only thing I am truly happy about

is my weight. I am 5'6 1/2" and

weighed 197 lbs two years ago and

now...I am down to 158 lbs.

Just went to the Dr. yesterday and I

am doing great at my old age.

 

My eating habits have totally changed

as I watch Dr. Now and the 'FAT People'

program - Dr. Now dealing with patients

that are 600 and 700 lbs + (wow)

 

Neighbors ask me how I can 

watch his show...I get pass their

weight and want to know why

they gain so much weight -

mostly they were abused! 

 

Anyway, time does heal,

 positive thinking helps and

trust in the Lord is my blessing.

 

Maybe I will get back into writing

again...just going to let myself go

and reach out a bit more to

what is around me...

 

You know going back

to the store, going down by the

water with my lunch and focusing

on Ginger my kitty and so forth.

 

Thanks to all who read me!

It means so much to me mentally and

fills my heart with unconditional love...

 

Rhoda Galgiani

and Ginger - 7 yrs old

(meow meow)

Thoughts Come and Go...

  Love is in the air

I feel the gentle breeze

movement is everywhere

I see it in the leaves

 

Moments of disbelief

this is life for some

feelings linger brief

emotions go and come 

 

Sadness can dwell

if one allows the thoughts

move them from our shell

something we are taught

 

So, one step at a time

I slowly take the pace

blessings shall be mine in

this lingering mental race

 

Rhoda Galgiani

Rhoda's Message -

Feelings within My Heart...

 

Its been a long 22 months

with having Covid last year

 (from the hospital) to losing my

Gracie. Having Covid didn't help

with symptoms of light headiness

and balance issues. That was it

but the symptoms lasted well over

a year and a half. I am much better

but losing Gracie was a double

whammie...you know what I mean.

 

I am just not into writing at this

point of my life. All is well,

Rhoda can take care of Rhoda

but for writing just not into it!

 

So...letting you know, all who

read me, life is going on...I have a

Birthday on August 27th and I plan 

being around for many years to come...

with Ginger! Thank you for caring -

 

Rhoda Galgiani

Gracie's on a Roll...

 

'Gracie on a Roll...' 

 

 It has been some time since I have posted.

I've had a rough year and a half with

going to the hospital (which I never have done)

to catching Covid there and such. I had to go

back to the hospital for 14 days...nothing to

serious other that dizzy and balance issues.

 

Then (my last posting) my kitty Gracie passed

away at the age of 16 1/2 years really 

floored me. She had a tumor on her

stomach and the Vet suggested no surgery

because of her age she could die on the

operating table. On October 23, 2024 she

went into my bedroom, laid under the dresser

by my slippers and just went to sleep (died).

I found her a couple of hours later and I 

made arrangements to bury her at a friends

house because the rules and such have changed

here at my apartment complex for seniors.

 

So...I am just now coming around but still have

my ups and downs losing my Gracie. Ginger who is

7 is not a friendly cat but, come bed time she always 

jumps on Mommy's bed purring and goes to sleep.

At my age I feel I shouldn't get another kitten...

  That's my story...

 

Blessing to you all from,

 

Rhoda and Ginger

Galgiani

Gracie...Will Always Remain In My Heart

Gracie Galgiani

06-20-08 - 10-23-24

 

My Gracie left me on the date

that is posted by her picture.

 

I prayed to God to take 

her to Kitty Heaven 

for it was her time

as she was suffering

with illness for the

last few months.

 

My heart is broken

because for 16 1/2years I

loved her and cared for her

and the asthma breathing

issues she had from birth.

 

 Thank you for caring with

me and my heartache...

 

Rhoda Galgiani

What's On My Mind...

 

 

Thinking the mind will come alive

with little thought is deceiving

sometimes one must think deeply

for the words to be put into ink

 

There is so much going on

with the world today being

low key doesn't always work

subjects in the mind float

 

When the thought process tires

one tries to move on positively

this doesn't always work - but try

a thought might just jump in there

 

Being low key this past 6 months

I have turned off writing my posts

the thoughts are just not there

because this healthy person...

 

had sudden hospital stays

first time in my life - 3 times - WOW!

very weak now but healthy again...

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

Slowly It Comes...

Sudden moves can throw one

off balance swaying here and there

quick catches brings one back to reality

as the body movement becomes strong

 

Everyday there is something to think upon

our movements depend on the situation at hand

our minds then become concentrated on that

thought and we move in a direction of positivity

 

Sometimes ones thoughts have to be

controlled with continued teachings

daily new things happen that brings us

into a new pattern thus, we learn

 

Not being afraid to move forward

is a key to completion of good habits

peace then maintains us but this

might come slowly... but it will come

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

Blessings to Mary Scott...

Dedicated to Mary Scott 

Avery Village Senior Apts - Patchogue, NY (Long Island)

August 11, ???? - February 12, 2024 

 

Living in a senior apt complex can

be trying at times everyone knows each other

with a hello or goodbye on a daily basis until

tomorrow then greetings start all over again

 

A neighbor passed the other day but

this is common here in our senior complex

we hear lots of things weekly and then

tell another the story that we just heard

 I have known this neighbor about 14 years

as I have lived here 20 years come June 1st

of course you get to know almost everyone

even if it is just a casual hello as we stroll by

Prayers are being said for the passing of our

neighbor and we send her lots of love now

that she is in heaven with our God knowing

he will take care of her blessed soul...

- Rhoda Galgiani

Beautiful Snow...

 

A  beautiful fall yesterday

not a season but snow from the sky

white and fluffy drifting slowly down

pure and joyous the snow comes to us

 

Winter was strong this year

with rain, winds and now snow

it is the first big storm we have had

in 3 years here on Long Island

 

With me I can stand at my window

and see all the beauty for I

don't have to go out into the world

I am retired with Gracie and Ginger

 

They lay on the window sill and watch

the drifts that come down so beautiful

Mommy says 'see the snow girls'

and they look at me so excited

 

Once in a while I will open the door

and let them feel the snow outside

they both come running back to me

with a brrrr within their purrs...

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

Within One's Mind...

 

What goes on within us
is an emotional mental tape

images thoughts and words

remain and repeat over and over

One must learn to control

these emotional thoughts

that brings us depression

unworthiness and confused minds

 

This takes practice to relearn

and guide to control our emotions

that come from continued visions

within one's overflowing mind

Nothing is instant

nothing is right now

be patient and learn

for it will all come in time

- Rhoda Galgiani

Author's Note:

Watching Dr. Charles Stanley the other night

he stated that the thoughts in our mind are

like a tape. To stop the thought pattern pull

the tape out of your head, rip it up and throw

it away mentally. I am now practicing this suggestion

to gain a new thought process' with my thinking...rg

Long Winter Go Away...haiku

ice touches branches

pray for spring to come real soon

winter please go home

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

haiku a Japanese Form of Poetry

subject is always about nature

3 lines: 1st 5 syllables, 2nd 7 syllables, 3rd 5 syllables

Listen with 'Kitty' Ears...

 

 I have 'Kitty' ears - what about you???

 

The light at the end of the tunnel

gives many the direction they need

people need suggestions to carry on

for without it one is certainly lost

 

Many turn to others for advice

a positive word spoken from another

could help the one who is searching

discussion can clear confusion of the mind

 

Some fare stubborn and won't listen

to another's opinion which could help

others have too much pride within

they turn and walk the other way

Words to ones ears can bring calm

listen then decide if those words are for you

one word can make all the difference with

difficult situations - open your 'Kitty' ears...

- Rhoda Galgiani

Sharing Ones Thoughts...

 

Arranging all one's problems

 takes time and thought to process

with the woes of today one is lost

until a quiet time comes to think clearly

 

One must learn to become calm within

it takes practice and endurance daily

putting oneself off is one's lost cause

and the confusion continues on

 

Peace is a joy one must learn 

it doesn't come easily today

it is a hit and miss function

but with practice one will endure

Sharing one's thoughts is a joy

although words may not appeal to all

if one thought is helpful to one

it may be helpful to many others...

- Rhoda Galgiani

New Year Thoughts...

 

Thoughts of a new year
have become a reality
moving forward with positive

attitudes controls one's being

Emotions can move up and down
depending on the situation around us

it is up to us to control our thoughts

to bring peaceful quality to our lives

 

With all the commotion daily

one must plan their safe path

walking a straight line to the

reality of life around them...

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

Merry Christmas to All...

Merry Christmas from the Galgiani's

 

Wishing all a very

Merry Christmas

from our 'hearts'

to yours...

- Rhoda Galgiani

Gracie and Ginger

Pure Love, for Sure!!!

 

 Kitty 0n the windowsill -

'no, no its raining outside'

but Mommy, I want to go outside

'no, no it is too wet'

She waits - that my Gracie (15)

whom I am talking about

she jumped down and then went

to her food bowl for a treat

Ginger (6) is asleep on Mommy's bed 

so content she loves 'blankies' - I 

tell her all the time "go get your blankie"

I am so blessed for my two kitties

You know I live alone so they are for

sure my family...when I call Gracie she

comes quickly and gives Mommy a kiss

 

on the tip of my nose!!!

Always Your Mommy...

Rhoda Galgiani

Let The Mind Learn...

 

Learning with age does not

come easily to a closed mind

one should and must slow down

learning to take one step at a time

 

Once something is learned

it shall remain deep within

which helps the body move forward

and steps into improved given life

 

All this does not come easily

as stated but with proper

attitude comfort will come in

the right direction if allowed

 

Age can be a good thing

but sometimes the mind forgets

recall is learned and memories

now are put away for a later day...

thus, achievement has arrived

- Rhoda Galgiani

Not Everyone...

'Everything has beauty

but not everyone sees it'

Eyes are turned away

to avoid the image that's lit

 

Why those prefer darkness

misunderstanding comes to mind

as life for all is too short

answers are not really kind

 

Hope for peace and harmony

grows contained in one's soul

sunlight brightens one's being

and reduces one's mental toll

 

All of us live our lives

our day is 24 hours at a time

to change disinchantment one

learns to clear a confused mind...

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

Author's Note:

The first line...

'Everything has beauty but not everyone sees it'

is from a Fortune Cookie - soooo true! rg

 

 

Hearts That Are Empty...

 

Hearts that are empty

go through life alone

for the soul has not

found their life's partner

 

Sometimes this is meant

to be for a lost soul

but maybe not for all for

companionship is out there

 

The daily pace has changed

for business has taken its toll

everything's a rush here and there

one's fast pace may run into hours

 

For one to slow down takes thought

learn change for personal moments

one with control values daily time

growth is written in one's mind...

 

let's all learn a slower pace together

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

Kindness Relearned...

Waiting for the air to clear

with the coming of a natural view

confusion that consumed one's thoughts

now blow clearly away again

 

Daily visions change and become dark

with positive thoughts one clears their waves

that have been bouncing up and down

and again continue on positively

 

The world is ever changing

kindness and thoughtfulness is gone

but with positive activity one shall remain

pure within the brotherhood of man

 

Yes, it takes practice in the world today

as phones are in everyone's faces

people have forgotten kindness, manners

and feelings of brotherly love for all people...

 

it must be learned all over again today

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

Author's Note:

I tend to write a lot about the same type of subject...

this is for encouragement to you as well as for me.

There is so much negativity in the world today -

that it is hard to stay positive and have a good

outlook on life and what it has to offer. Well, I 

am going to keep being positive and when I seem

to lose that attitude, I will kick myself in the butt and

continue on to the light at the end of our tunnel...rg