What can I say, my nephew Blaine IS "The Man." I just had the most enjoyable time with him. I was in town for an appointment (think yet another hairstyle) and had some time afterwards, so called Blaine to see if he wanted to have coffee with me.
I didn't need to ask twice as, in Blaine's words, "I'm always up for food." (Like, THAT is the understatement of the century!)
I picked him up and we went to this quaint little coffee house on main street and sat ourselves down. Of course, we just HAD to share a piece of carrot cake (Yum) even though it isn't on either of our diets (love it when that happens!).
Now, with Blaine you never know exactly what kind of conversation you're going to get. Some days its all fun, some days its rant/rave about work, or the standings of the college football team (or whatever sport he is doing at the time).
Today though, we entered in to the realm of politics. Now, I don't talk politics alot because I feel my personal views are just that, personal, but I wanted to see what Blaine had to say on the subject. He actually brought it up and asked me, "Who do you think is going to be elected?"
For someone who is supposed to have a mental disability, he was surprisingly on target. When I aired my views on the whole presidential election and said that I was "still undecided" even after the presidential debate, he shook his head and said, "I know who I'm voting for" and proceeded to tell me who and gave the reasons why. Now, one might think that he was imitating what he has heard, but when I pressed him on some issues, and tried to trip him up, he was firm in his decision and again proceeded to tell me his views. I was proud of him. He made me smile.
Of course, other topics included the use of the green space at the middle school, the quiet zone downtown, and everything in between. There were some jabs in there about my age -but I managed to get in a few about his also (he turns 30 in two years!). Like anyone, the prospect of turning older doesn't thrill him! ~L~ But, we both decided that since we're still "young at heart", we're ok with the fact that the calendar says that we're not.
As I've said before in this blog, I could be having the worst day ever, and see or talk with him and just know that whatever is bothering me really isn't an issue. I see him going through life, making his way the best that he knows how,(with a mental disability I might add), and he's doing just fine. So whatever has got my undies in a wad just really isn't so significant anymore whenever I think of him.
That is the reason, my dear peoples, why Blaine IS "The Man."
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Black Box
This thing is addicting! (Points to the "Black Box" on the Right side of the screen).
I've found some pretty hilarious blogs out there with this little widget.
I'm going to copy from one blog I found via "the box", and ask that if you've found my blog via the box to please leave me a message and let me know what choices you made to find me.
(Thinks this blogging thing is so cool!)
I've found some pretty hilarious blogs out there with this little widget.
I'm going to copy from one blog I found via "the box", and ask that if you've found my blog via the box to please leave me a message and let me know what choices you made to find me.
(Thinks this blogging thing is so cool!)
Take two Valium and return in two weeks....
Yeah right! Have YOU ever tried to get my cat Boris in to a pet carrier?? My morning started out with a huge dose of anxiety - it was Vet day! I tried to convince T one last time to stay and help me get Boris in to the carrier, but my macho husband shook his head and said (and I quote) "nope - I like my skin on my body thank you".
Boris, of course, must have "vet radar" going on cuz the little minx couldn't be found anywhere. I enticed him with food though and managed to corral him in the bathroom. I retrieved a large blanket and made nice with putty-tat...smiling and cooing and petting him while he ate - then I ambushed him by throwing the blanket over his head and rushing out to the entry way where the pet carrier was hiding in wait. Have you ever seen that Garfield comic strip where Jon is standing with his hands around Garfield and Garfield has all four paws imbedded in Jon's face? Yeah, that was me and Boris this morning. This cat had a growl that would have put Cimba's (The Lion King) to shame! By the grace of God, I dislodged him from my body and managed to shove him in to the carrior while keeping my skin affixed to my body! It wasn't pretty folks!
I get to the Vet and Dr. Dawn asked "how is Boris today?" only to be met with a growl from inside the cage. She was trying to decide if she should get the "bad cat" gloves and manhandle the little monster out of the cage. It was touch and go for a while but he came out on his own. Routine exam found that he's 13.8 lbs, has a healthy ticker and wasn't really liking being handled. That was the easy part, he needed three shots today - one of which needs to be repeated in two weeks. That is when Dr. Dawn humorously said, "take two Valium and bring him back in two weeks." Uh-huh...I'll just do that.
The only bright spot to this visit was that my little lost dog - Bella - was there! Oh my gosh! She is soooooo lovable and cute! She was officially adopted by Dr. Deb and family on September 16th, 2008. The kids have named her "Monster" which does NOT fit the sweet disposition she has. The ladies at the Vet said that Dr. Deb brings her to the clinic every day; she has a special basket that she sits in and everyone plays with her and gives her special attention all day long.
They said that when Bella was taken to the groomers, the groomer recognized her. Turns out that she was even in the vet clinic database, but all attempts to reach the owners (through records at the groomers and the vet clinics)failed. All phone numbers had been disconnected.
I felt the tug at the heartstrings once more; she should have been my dog. BUT, I know that she is with a happy, loving family and gets lots of attention. Knowing that she is at the vet clinic daily, I can always stop up there to see her.
Isn't she a little cutie?? so, to all the blog stalkers out there - this little one is off the market. She's found a good home.
Boris isn't talking to me. I walk in to a room, he runs away. I call his name, he turns his back to me and sits down. I think that Valium idea is a good one.
Boris, of course, must have "vet radar" going on cuz the little minx couldn't be found anywhere. I enticed him with food though and managed to corral him in the bathroom. I retrieved a large blanket and made nice with putty-tat...smiling and cooing and petting him while he ate - then I ambushed him by throwing the blanket over his head and rushing out to the entry way where the pet carrier was hiding in wait. Have you ever seen that Garfield comic strip where Jon is standing with his hands around Garfield and Garfield has all four paws imbedded in Jon's face? Yeah, that was me and Boris this morning. This cat had a growl that would have put Cimba's (The Lion King) to shame! By the grace of God, I dislodged him from my body and managed to shove him in to the carrior while keeping my skin affixed to my body! It wasn't pretty folks!
I get to the Vet and Dr. Dawn asked "how is Boris today?" only to be met with a growl from inside the cage. She was trying to decide if she should get the "bad cat" gloves and manhandle the little monster out of the cage. It was touch and go for a while but he came out on his own. Routine exam found that he's 13.8 lbs, has a healthy ticker and wasn't really liking being handled. That was the easy part, he needed three shots today - one of which needs to be repeated in two weeks. That is when Dr. Dawn humorously said, "take two Valium and bring him back in two weeks." Uh-huh...I'll just do that.
The only bright spot to this visit was that my little lost dog - Bella - was there! Oh my gosh! She is soooooo lovable and cute! She was officially adopted by Dr. Deb and family on September 16th, 2008. The kids have named her "Monster" which does NOT fit the sweet disposition she has. The ladies at the Vet said that Dr. Deb brings her to the clinic every day; she has a special basket that she sits in and everyone plays with her and gives her special attention all day long.
They said that when Bella was taken to the groomers, the groomer recognized her. Turns out that she was even in the vet clinic database, but all attempts to reach the owners (through records at the groomers and the vet clinics)failed. All phone numbers had been disconnected.
I felt the tug at the heartstrings once more; she should have been my dog. BUT, I know that she is with a happy, loving family and gets lots of attention. Knowing that she is at the vet clinic daily, I can always stop up there to see her.
Isn't she a little cutie?? so, to all the blog stalkers out there - this little one is off the market. She's found a good home.
Boris isn't talking to me. I walk in to a room, he runs away. I call his name, he turns his back to me and sits down. I think that Valium idea is a good one.
Friday, September 26, 2008
She won't rub me the wrong way....
I just had the most pleasurable experience. I had the day off today - which, in of itself is pleasure enough - totally pampered myself with a 2-hr massage Ms. Jenn! That woman has fabulous hands. I went in with a headache, bordering on a migraine, and proceeded to lose myself to her magic touch and her witty humor.
I tell you what, this lady has been known to have me in stitches on the table. Last summer she was telling me about a bachlorette party she went to and how this limo of guys pulled up - all with east coast accents (think Tony Soprano). Oh my god! I thought I was gonna die! I was laughing so hard I had water runnin from my eyes and damn near had to jump bareassed off the table and head for the bathroom. It was that bad...errr...good!
She's quite an intelligent young lady who is married to this tall drink of water named Jack. He's from the east coast and came to our fair state to be with his lady love. Now, according to Jen, his father is a Victor Newman (think Young and the Restless) lookalike with a Tony Soprano accent. She does this impression of him that just kills me. I'd give my eye teeth to meet this man!
Jen is a wonderful lady raising two children and making her way in life. As much as I love her massages, I enjoy talking with her about her views on life, religion, spirituality, marriage and raising kids.
Today we were taking about whether our lives are all mapped out with this predestined outcome for us or whether it's all about lifes choices. I believe, as Jenn does, that it's about choices. I told Jenn that I've made some pretty awesome choices, some pretty lousy ones, and some "what WAS I thinking choices." It amazes me the path that I'm on right now. It certainly isn't the one that I would have predicted for myself 30 years ago. But hey! That is what makes life interesting.
Do you see the "black box" to the right of this post? It's all about choices. You click on the box and keep making choices till it tells you of a mystery blogger whose choices match your own. You can then visit this mystery blogger.
It's pretty cool. Give it a try and see what kind of blogs you run into. I've already found a few new ones that have me in stitches.
And as for Jenn - if you are reading this....a big THUMBS UP to you! I always leave your home feeling like a limp noodle and always with a huge smile on my face and lots of sunshine in my heart!
Thank you!!!
I tell you what, this lady has been known to have me in stitches on the table. Last summer she was telling me about a bachlorette party she went to and how this limo of guys pulled up - all with east coast accents (think Tony Soprano). Oh my god! I thought I was gonna die! I was laughing so hard I had water runnin from my eyes and damn near had to jump bareassed off the table and head for the bathroom. It was that bad...errr...good!
She's quite an intelligent young lady who is married to this tall drink of water named Jack. He's from the east coast and came to our fair state to be with his lady love. Now, according to Jen, his father is a Victor Newman (think Young and the Restless) lookalike with a Tony Soprano accent. She does this impression of him that just kills me. I'd give my eye teeth to meet this man!
Jen is a wonderful lady raising two children and making her way in life. As much as I love her massages, I enjoy talking with her about her views on life, religion, spirituality, marriage and raising kids.
Today we were taking about whether our lives are all mapped out with this predestined outcome for us or whether it's all about lifes choices. I believe, as Jenn does, that it's about choices. I told Jenn that I've made some pretty awesome choices, some pretty lousy ones, and some "what WAS I thinking choices." It amazes me the path that I'm on right now. It certainly isn't the one that I would have predicted for myself 30 years ago. But hey! That is what makes life interesting.
Do you see the "black box" to the right of this post? It's all about choices. You click on the box and keep making choices till it tells you of a mystery blogger whose choices match your own. You can then visit this mystery blogger.
It's pretty cool. Give it a try and see what kind of blogs you run into. I've already found a few new ones that have me in stitches.
And as for Jenn - if you are reading this....a big THUMBS UP to you! I always leave your home feeling like a limp noodle and always with a huge smile on my face and lots of sunshine in my heart!
Thank you!!!
Monday, September 22, 2008
It's all good!
What a wonderful day I had yesterday (Sunday)!
The day started out with my mother-in-law canceling out on our brunch plans due to illness. She is so sweet. She said, “I’ve been looking forward to this all week and wouldn’t you know it! I don’t feel so good.”
We were going to go to attend the St. Mary’s Catholic Church breakfast. They always have a turkey dinner (with all the trimmings) this time of year, but decided to change the menu this year and go for breakfast. I had also invited my nephew Blaine to go along with us. Not long after I got off the phone with my mother-in-law, my sister Peggy called and asked if I was still going to the breakfast. It all worked out! I picked up Blaine and Peggy and away we went.
The food was awesome and the company was spectacular. We saw my sister Judy and her husband Duane; they are leaving today on a three-week trip to the East Coast. My sister Pat and brother-in-law Gil were in attendance along with their granddaughters Abby and Emily. We even stopped over at their house and made out like bandits! Peggy and Blaine received venison sausage and I received two quarts of beet pickles, a quart of apple butter, and two bags of tomatoes! YumMMMM!!!
Blaine has this little competition going between me and Peggy to see who can take him out for “food” the most. Now, Peggy was three up on me before this last week. I took him out for supper on Monday night. Peggy took him out for supper on Tuesday, I took him out for pizza on Wednesday – Peggy got him for lunch on Friday. I bought his breakfast on Sunday and she made him supper on Sunday night. When my brother-in-law Gilbert asked who was winning the competition between me and Peggy – I pointed to Blaine and said, “He is!” ~LOL~ What a guy!!
I’m so lucky to have Blaine in my life. I don’t have children of my own so having Blaine fills a void. I remember babysitting Blaine when I was 18 and he was less than two months old; cuddling with him laying against my chest, or just holding his hand in mine. Now, its phone calls from him to let me know how his day went at work, or to vent about a friend or co-worker that drives him crazy. Of simply a call to say that he and Auntie Peggy “have one up on me.” I can’t ever have a bad day when Blaine is around. He is the sunshine in my world. I couldn’t be more proud of him than if he were my own son. In more ways than one, he is the son I never had. I commend my brother Terry, and Marna, for doing a wonderful job of raising a fine young man. I thank you for sharing your son with me.
After doing a few errands in town and getting ready to leave town, my good friend Becky called my phone and wanted to know if I’d like to see a matinee with her. Well….yeah!! The prospect of going home and doing bookwork just didn’t appeal to me. We saw the movie “The Women”. The cast was spectacular with Meg Ryan, Jada Pinkett Smith, Annette Benning, Debra Messing, Bette Midler, Carrie Fischer, Eva Mendes. The movie was good but not the best I’ve seen. It was a great way to spend the Sunday afternoon though. Plus, I got to spend time with Becky. She’s such a sweet person with a big heart. She’s going through a bit of stress right now. I told her….toss it all up to God, he’ll take care of everything.
A good day, all in all; a perfect way to end the weekend.
The day started out with my mother-in-law canceling out on our brunch plans due to illness. She is so sweet. She said, “I’ve been looking forward to this all week and wouldn’t you know it! I don’t feel so good.”
We were going to go to attend the St. Mary’s Catholic Church breakfast. They always have a turkey dinner (with all the trimmings) this time of year, but decided to change the menu this year and go for breakfast. I had also invited my nephew Blaine to go along with us. Not long after I got off the phone with my mother-in-law, my sister Peggy called and asked if I was still going to the breakfast. It all worked out! I picked up Blaine and Peggy and away we went.
The food was awesome and the company was spectacular. We saw my sister Judy and her husband Duane; they are leaving today on a three-week trip to the East Coast. My sister Pat and brother-in-law Gil were in attendance along with their granddaughters Abby and Emily. We even stopped over at their house and made out like bandits! Peggy and Blaine received venison sausage and I received two quarts of beet pickles, a quart of apple butter, and two bags of tomatoes! YumMMMM!!!
Blaine has this little competition going between me and Peggy to see who can take him out for “food” the most. Now, Peggy was three up on me before this last week. I took him out for supper on Monday night. Peggy took him out for supper on Tuesday, I took him out for pizza on Wednesday – Peggy got him for lunch on Friday. I bought his breakfast on Sunday and she made him supper on Sunday night. When my brother-in-law Gilbert asked who was winning the competition between me and Peggy – I pointed to Blaine and said, “He is!” ~LOL~ What a guy!!
I’m so lucky to have Blaine in my life. I don’t have children of my own so having Blaine fills a void. I remember babysitting Blaine when I was 18 and he was less than two months old; cuddling with him laying against my chest, or just holding his hand in mine. Now, its phone calls from him to let me know how his day went at work, or to vent about a friend or co-worker that drives him crazy. Of simply a call to say that he and Auntie Peggy “have one up on me.” I can’t ever have a bad day when Blaine is around. He is the sunshine in my world. I couldn’t be more proud of him than if he were my own son. In more ways than one, he is the son I never had. I commend my brother Terry, and Marna, for doing a wonderful job of raising a fine young man. I thank you for sharing your son with me.
After doing a few errands in town and getting ready to leave town, my good friend Becky called my phone and wanted to know if I’d like to see a matinee with her. Well….yeah!! The prospect of going home and doing bookwork just didn’t appeal to me. We saw the movie “The Women”. The cast was spectacular with Meg Ryan, Jada Pinkett Smith, Annette Benning, Debra Messing, Bette Midler, Carrie Fischer, Eva Mendes. The movie was good but not the best I’ve seen. It was a great way to spend the Sunday afternoon though. Plus, I got to spend time with Becky. She’s such a sweet person with a big heart. She’s going through a bit of stress right now. I told her….toss it all up to God, he’ll take care of everything.
A good day, all in all; a perfect way to end the weekend.
Friday, September 19, 2008
Sometimes I don't think quick enough!
OK, like I really have to learn to engage my brain a little faster- it would save me a whole lot of stress and agony.
Like - when someone calls you up on the phone and says, "what are you doing tomorrow night"? If I were thinking fast enough, I'd say something witty and important like "taking the wax off of my kitchen floor." But did I? Nooooooooo! My dim-witted response was, "nothing.....why?" Well now, didn't THAT just open up the door! "Well, if you're not doing anything, how would you like to...."!
Get my point? No way of backing out now. I'm stuck. I gotta fess up and do the chore when I could have been sitting on easy street with my feet up eating a chocolate bon-bon. (NOT that I actually eat chocolate bon-bon's - I just wanted to see it in print! (hehehehe)
Of course, now that I've posted it for all of the world to see - folks will be much more clever now and will trick me by not really coming out and asking...they'll sneak in the back way and get me to trip myself up! ~LOL~
Yep - I MUST learn to engage the brain faster before putting mouth in gear! ~LOL~
Like - when someone calls you up on the phone and says, "what are you doing tomorrow night"? If I were thinking fast enough, I'd say something witty and important like "taking the wax off of my kitchen floor." But did I? Nooooooooo! My dim-witted response was, "nothing.....why?" Well now, didn't THAT just open up the door! "Well, if you're not doing anything, how would you like to...."!
Get my point? No way of backing out now. I'm stuck. I gotta fess up and do the chore when I could have been sitting on easy street with my feet up eating a chocolate bon-bon. (NOT that I actually eat chocolate bon-bon's - I just wanted to see it in print! (hehehehe)
Of course, now that I've posted it for all of the world to see - folks will be much more clever now and will trick me by not really coming out and asking...they'll sneak in the back way and get me to trip myself up! ~LOL~
Yep - I MUST learn to engage the brain faster before putting mouth in gear! ~LOL~
Monday, September 15, 2008
Kind of makes you think....
This was emailed to me recently and it made me smile. For those that know me, you know that I've gone through quite a life transformation in the past ten years. I was happy - but not. It's hard to explain really. I guess it all boiled down to the fact that I wasn't happy with me. I set about making some changes -boy, did I!
We're all in charge of our own density...errr...destiny! (Never could get that word right). This story kind of drives the point home. Enjoy!
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Last Respects
Author Unknown
One day not too long ago the employees of a large company in St. Louis, Missouri returned from their lunch break and were greeted with a sign on the front door. The sign said: "Yesterday the person who has been hindering your growth in this company passed away. We invite you to join the funeral in the room that has been prepared in the gym."
At first everyone was sad to hear that one of their colleagues had died, but after a while they started getting curious about who this person might be.
The excitement grew as the employees arrived at the gym to pay their last respects. Everyone wondered: "Who is this person who was hindering my progress? Well, at least he's no longer here!"
One by one the employees got closer to the coffin and when they looked inside it they suddenly became speechless. They stood over the coffin, shocked and in silence, as if someone had touched the deepest part of their soul.
There was a mirror inside the coffin: everyone who looked inside it could see himself. There was also a sign next to the mirror that said: "There is only one person who is capable to set limits to your growth: it is YOU.
You are the only person who can revolutionize your life. You are the only person who can influence your happiness, your realization and your success. You are the only person who can help yourself.
Your life does not change when your boss changes, when your friends change, when your parents change, when your partner changes, when your company changes. Your life changes when YOU change, when you go beyond your limiting beliefs, when you realize that you are the only one responsible for your life.
"The most important relationship you can have, is the one you have with yourself."
We're all in charge of our own density...errr...destiny! (Never could get that word right). This story kind of drives the point home. Enjoy!
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Last Respects
Author Unknown
One day not too long ago the employees of a large company in St. Louis, Missouri returned from their lunch break and were greeted with a sign on the front door. The sign said: "Yesterday the person who has been hindering your growth in this company passed away. We invite you to join the funeral in the room that has been prepared in the gym."
At first everyone was sad to hear that one of their colleagues had died, but after a while they started getting curious about who this person might be.
The excitement grew as the employees arrived at the gym to pay their last respects. Everyone wondered: "Who is this person who was hindering my progress? Well, at least he's no longer here!"
One by one the employees got closer to the coffin and when they looked inside it they suddenly became speechless. They stood over the coffin, shocked and in silence, as if someone had touched the deepest part of their soul.
There was a mirror inside the coffin: everyone who looked inside it could see himself. There was also a sign next to the mirror that said: "There is only one person who is capable to set limits to your growth: it is YOU.
You are the only person who can revolutionize your life. You are the only person who can influence your happiness, your realization and your success. You are the only person who can help yourself.
Your life does not change when your boss changes, when your friends change, when your parents change, when your partner changes, when your company changes. Your life changes when YOU change, when you go beyond your limiting beliefs, when you realize that you are the only one responsible for your life.
"The most important relationship you can have, is the one you have with yourself."
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
What a Wonderful Birthday!!
I had the most wonderful day today – on this, my birth date! The day started out with my husband setting out a card at 5:00am (by the coffee pot so I wouldn’t miss it!). It was a cute card and made me smile, especially since he and Boris (our cat) both signed it!
Then on to work where the ladies made low-fat brownies (we’re all trying to lose weight) in honor of my day. My siblings started calling me one by one to wish me a happy birthday. It’s always so funny how we do this because none of us are organized enough to send birthday cards! ~LOL~ I received birthday greetings from truly special friends here at work and those from afar that warmed my heart.
My yoga class was great! I told them that we were going to celebrate my birthday by doing some fun things during class. We focused on a ½ hour of vinyasa flow, and then settled in to learn some breathing techniques to help calm our spirits and focus our thoughts. All of this followed up by 15 minutes of guided relaxation – after which they all sang “Happy Birthday” to me! How special!!! I had the biggest smile on my face; I was truly touched.
On the drive home, I called my nephew Blaine. He had called earlier but didn’t leave a message so I wanted to make sure that he was alright. He serenaded me by singing Happy Birthday as well. I tell you, I almost started to cry.
I am truly a very fortunate woman to have such wonderful brothers, sisters, and friends – all of whom made my birthday one to be treasured and remembered!
Thank you to everyone.
Then on to work where the ladies made low-fat brownies (we’re all trying to lose weight) in honor of my day. My siblings started calling me one by one to wish me a happy birthday. It’s always so funny how we do this because none of us are organized enough to send birthday cards! ~LOL~ I received birthday greetings from truly special friends here at work and those from afar that warmed my heart.
My yoga class was great! I told them that we were going to celebrate my birthday by doing some fun things during class. We focused on a ½ hour of vinyasa flow, and then settled in to learn some breathing techniques to help calm our spirits and focus our thoughts. All of this followed up by 15 minutes of guided relaxation – after which they all sang “Happy Birthday” to me! How special!!! I had the biggest smile on my face; I was truly touched.
On the drive home, I called my nephew Blaine. He had called earlier but didn’t leave a message so I wanted to make sure that he was alright. He serenaded me by singing Happy Birthday as well. I tell you, I almost started to cry.
I am truly a very fortunate woman to have such wonderful brothers, sisters, and friends – all of whom made my birthday one to be treasured and remembered!
Thank you to everyone.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Happy Birthday Brother!!
I'm sending a "Happy Birthday" shout out to my brother, Terry! It's his birthday today - he's...ummm....7 years older than me! ~LOL~
I called to wish him a "great day" today and ended up getting a supper invitation out of the deal! It's not often that we get to celebrate our birthdays together (mine is tomorrow) - so of course, I accepted!
So, I hope that your day is going well Terry! We'll catch up over a few brews and supper tonight with your family!
Love ya tons!
Your lil sister!
I called to wish him a "great day" today and ended up getting a supper invitation out of the deal! It's not often that we get to celebrate our birthdays together (mine is tomorrow) - so of course, I accepted!
So, I hope that your day is going well Terry! We'll catch up over a few brews and supper tonight with your family!
Love ya tons!
Your lil sister!
Sunday, September 7, 2008
I need a nap!
Gracious Sakes!!! I don't know if it's the prospect of turning another year older, the coolness of the fall air, my hectic schedule, or all of the aforementioned, but I'm in serious need of a nap!
I don't like to take naps because they disrupt my sleep schedule in the evening and I don't want to become dependent on them to get me through the day. So rather than taking a nap, I'm catching up on some bookwork, updating contacts in my email, and listening to football on the TV.
Speaking of football - how about the Bison yesterday....trouncing all over the CCSU Blue Devils??! Rock on ND!! Now, I wouldn't want to gloat or anything, but seems to me the "farm boys" took it upon themselves to spank the east coast pansies! I personally didn't attend NDSU, but my two nieces and nephew Matt did - so I'm gloating on their behalf! ~L~
What else is going on? My sister Peg took me and T out for supper last night to Grizzley's and we had a fantastic time! It had been far too long since we've gone out together like that (hopefully it won't be as long between next time)!
Went to Church this morning and it was great to "fill my cup" with the good Word from Him. I sat beside Janet, one of my yoga students, and we had a very nice conversation and got to know one another a little better. Turns out her husband passed away last October from a battle with cancer. In mentioning that my sister also lost her husband a little over a year ago, we discovered that she and her husband were members of the dance club that Peg and Earl belonged to. Small world...no...small town! I cannot escape my sister's shadow! ~LOL~ (Just kidding Peg!!) Everyone is like...."YOU'RE Peg's sister????". I've never been much in the public eye - until I started teaching yoga - and now people are putting two and two together that the town's social butterfly (that would be you Peg) is my sister.
Folks, let me tell you - it's an extreme honor to be known as Peg B.'s little sister!!!
I saw this today while surfing the internet and thought I would share it with you -
The Seven Wonders of the World
Author Unknown
Junior high school students in Chicago were
studying the Seven Wonders of the World. At
the end of the lesson, the students were asked
to list what they considered to be the Seven
Wonders of the World. Though there was some
disagreement, the following received the
most votes:
1. Egypt's Great Pyramids
2. The Taj Mahal in India
3. The Grand Canyon in Arizona
4. The Panama Canal
5. The Empire State Building
6. St. Peter's Basilica
7. China's Great Wall
While gathering the votes, the teacher noted that one student, a quiet girl, hadn't turned in her paper yet. So she asked the girl if she was having trouble with her list. The quiet girl replied, "Yes, a little. I couldn't quite make up my mind because there were so many." The teacher said, "Well, tell us what you have, and maybe we can help."
The girl hesitated, then read, "I think the Seven Wonders of the World are:
1. to touch...
2. to taste...
3. to see...
4. to hear... (She hesitated a little, and then added...)
5. to feel...
6. to laugh...
7. and to love.
The room was so quiet, you could have heard a pin drop.
May this story serve as a gentle reminder to all of us that the things we overlook as simple and ordinary are often the most wonderful - and we don't have to travel anywhere special to experience them.
Enjoy your gifts!
I don't like to take naps because they disrupt my sleep schedule in the evening and I don't want to become dependent on them to get me through the day. So rather than taking a nap, I'm catching up on some bookwork, updating contacts in my email, and listening to football on the TV.
Speaking of football - how about the Bison yesterday....trouncing all over the CCSU Blue Devils??! Rock on ND!! Now, I wouldn't want to gloat or anything, but seems to me the "farm boys" took it upon themselves to spank the east coast pansies! I personally didn't attend NDSU, but my two nieces and nephew Matt did - so I'm gloating on their behalf! ~L~
What else is going on? My sister Peg took me and T out for supper last night to Grizzley's and we had a fantastic time! It had been far too long since we've gone out together like that (hopefully it won't be as long between next time)!
Went to Church this morning and it was great to "fill my cup" with the good Word from Him. I sat beside Janet, one of my yoga students, and we had a very nice conversation and got to know one another a little better. Turns out her husband passed away last October from a battle with cancer. In mentioning that my sister also lost her husband a little over a year ago, we discovered that she and her husband were members of the dance club that Peg and Earl belonged to. Small world...no...small town! I cannot escape my sister's shadow! ~LOL~ (Just kidding Peg!!) Everyone is like...."YOU'RE Peg's sister????". I've never been much in the public eye - until I started teaching yoga - and now people are putting two and two together that the town's social butterfly (that would be you Peg) is my sister.
Folks, let me tell you - it's an extreme honor to be known as Peg B.'s little sister!!!
I saw this today while surfing the internet and thought I would share it with you -
The Seven Wonders of the World
Author Unknown
Junior high school students in Chicago were
studying the Seven Wonders of the World. At
the end of the lesson, the students were asked
to list what they considered to be the Seven
Wonders of the World. Though there was some
disagreement, the following received the
most votes:
1. Egypt's Great Pyramids
2. The Taj Mahal in India
3. The Grand Canyon in Arizona
4. The Panama Canal
5. The Empire State Building
6. St. Peter's Basilica
7. China's Great Wall
While gathering the votes, the teacher noted that one student, a quiet girl, hadn't turned in her paper yet. So she asked the girl if she was having trouble with her list. The quiet girl replied, "Yes, a little. I couldn't quite make up my mind because there were so many." The teacher said, "Well, tell us what you have, and maybe we can help."
The girl hesitated, then read, "I think the Seven Wonders of the World are:
1. to touch...
2. to taste...
3. to see...
4. to hear... (She hesitated a little, and then added...)
5. to feel...
6. to laugh...
7. and to love.
The room was so quiet, you could have heard a pin drop.
May this story serve as a gentle reminder to all of us that the things we overlook as simple and ordinary are often the most wonderful - and we don't have to travel anywhere special to experience them.
Enjoy your gifts!
Monday, September 1, 2008
Mama Mia!
Hey folks! Hope everyone is enjoying your long holiday weekend! As you know, I spent all of Saturday cleaning and getting a jump start on fall household projects. I'm trying to keep the momentum going today by tackling my office. Not fun! I'm behind in bookwork and filing, dusting and such. Which is why I'm taking a break! ~LOL~ Hey, it works for me!
I had a fabulous day yesterday. I took my mother-in-law out for lunch yesterday. At her request, we went to a pizza/chicken establishment because she was hungry for "mashed potatoes." When I stepped up to pay, this spry 98-lb. 87 year old (turning 88 October 16th) muscled me out of the way and said, "no way - you bought last time and you aren't gonna fight with a old woman on a Sunday are you?" That promptly put me in my place and garnered a few laughs from the surrounding people.
Afterwards we went to check on my sister's house and water her flowers (she was out of town all week visiting her daughters), then took a little drive around town and looked at all the beautiful houses along the scenic route up to The Fort.
I took Ella home and found some time for a little shopping before going to an afternoon 2:00pm matinee of Mama Mia (only to discover that it didn't start until 4:00pm). Oh well, I'm pretty industrious so I grabbed a book and hung out at the local coffee shop. What a great place. College is back in session so there were a lot of young people around. This one young man picked up the guitar and started singing and playing. What a voice - and the songs he sang were so meaningful and heartfelt. He really had the attention of the patrons. I engaged him in conversation afterwards and he said that he's here from Florida and really missing his family right now (he's a freshman) and just trying to pass some time. He seemed really grounded and focused on his career (Business Major) and when asked why he picked "here" to go to college he replied with "I've heard great things about the north country and the people here. Besides, I wanted to play football and it was easier to get a scholarship to play here than in Florida." Welcome to the area Patrick!
I called a friend to join me at the coffee house and the movie, but she was busy, so I enjoyed my time listening to Patrick until the time came to leave for the movie. This was definitely a "chick" flick...and I loved every minute of it. I'm a huge ABBA fan and had to refrain from belting out the lyrics when they were singing. (I noticed that I wasn't the only one either!!) If you want a flashback to the 70's and a lighthearted movie to take your mind off of things, this is a good one to see!
Now - I see that no one is doing my cleaning for me so I better get back at it. After that, it's bookwork, bookwork, bookwork!!!!! Yeah!
I had a fabulous day yesterday. I took my mother-in-law out for lunch yesterday. At her request, we went to a pizza/chicken establishment because she was hungry for "mashed potatoes." When I stepped up to pay, this spry 98-lb. 87 year old (turning 88 October 16th) muscled me out of the way and said, "no way - you bought last time and you aren't gonna fight with a old woman on a Sunday are you?" That promptly put me in my place and garnered a few laughs from the surrounding people.
Afterwards we went to check on my sister's house and water her flowers (she was out of town all week visiting her daughters), then took a little drive around town and looked at all the beautiful houses along the scenic route up to The Fort.
I took Ella home and found some time for a little shopping before going to an afternoon 2:00pm matinee of Mama Mia (only to discover that it didn't start until 4:00pm). Oh well, I'm pretty industrious so I grabbed a book and hung out at the local coffee shop. What a great place. College is back in session so there were a lot of young people around. This one young man picked up the guitar and started singing and playing. What a voice - and the songs he sang were so meaningful and heartfelt. He really had the attention of the patrons. I engaged him in conversation afterwards and he said that he's here from Florida and really missing his family right now (he's a freshman) and just trying to pass some time. He seemed really grounded and focused on his career (Business Major) and when asked why he picked "here" to go to college he replied with "I've heard great things about the north country and the people here. Besides, I wanted to play football and it was easier to get a scholarship to play here than in Florida." Welcome to the area Patrick!
I called a friend to join me at the coffee house and the movie, but she was busy, so I enjoyed my time listening to Patrick until the time came to leave for the movie. This was definitely a "chick" flick...and I loved every minute of it. I'm a huge ABBA fan and had to refrain from belting out the lyrics when they were singing. (I noticed that I wasn't the only one either!!) If you want a flashback to the 70's and a lighthearted movie to take your mind off of things, this is a good one to see!
Now - I see that no one is doing my cleaning for me so I better get back at it. After that, it's bookwork, bookwork, bookwork!!!!! Yeah!
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