Thursday, May 30, 2002
The Thursday Threesome for May 30th
Onesome. Healthy. Tell us about one thing you did for yourself that's healthy - and not just physical, mental and emotional health matter, too! I took a guitar class this spring...mebbe not healthy for my neighbors' ears, but great for my mental health!
Twosome. Wealthy. What in life makes you feel wealthy in your heart? My fantastic nieces and nephews and the fact that they like me (even the older ones, yay kids!)
Threesome. Wise. Share your favorite proverb or motto... or just make one up yourself That would be...Life without confetti is only an existence.
Onesome. Healthy. Tell us about one thing you did for yourself that's healthy - and not just physical, mental and emotional health matter, too! I took a guitar class this spring...mebbe not healthy for my neighbors' ears, but great for my mental health!
Twosome. Wealthy. What in life makes you feel wealthy in your heart? My fantastic nieces and nephews and the fact that they like me (even the older ones, yay kids!)
Threesome. Wise. Share your favorite proverb or motto... or just make one up yourself That would be...Life without confetti is only an existence.
Wednesday, May 29, 2002
I go to Montana in the even years. Glacier National Park, tucked up in the northwest corner of the state, is a little bit of heaven. I like the story I've heard people tell...God made Montana the original Eden, but he knew man would mess it up, so he put man wayyy over on the other side of the world in the second Eden. Montana still has less than a million people in their population.
There is still snow in the mountains. Glacier Park has just one roadway through it, the Going-to-the-Sun Highway. Usually they get it plowed out by June, but it's going to be tough this year. These pics will cool ya down!
There is still snow in the mountains. Glacier Park has just one roadway through it, the Going-to-the-Sun Highway. Usually they get it plowed out by June, but it's going to be tough this year. These pics will cool ya down!
Tuesday, May 28, 2002
A Memorial Day Holiday Spent at Home, by a PWC That's Person Without Cottage
A three day week-end was just what I had needed, and this has turned out to be a good one -- equal parts relaxing and gathering with friends and relatives (and friends that ARE relatives).
Saturday
The phone rang at 9:00 a.m.
"Hullo". I had been asleep (up too late the night, er, morning earlier). I couldn't think who I was hearing.
"This is Dan. We're going to the parade if you want to meet us."
"Parade...parade...what time is the parade?"
"Oh 9 o'clock," the answer came.
"Uhhuh...and what time is it now?" I was starting to wake up.
Now I knew the parade was actually at ten, so I did arise and get ready. It was a cold cold morning. Brrr. I dawdled a bit. And...I missed the parade.
I got downtown at 10:15. I parked near the end zone of the parade, and got up to Capitol Avenue just in time to hear the last band play. *sigh* According to the paper there were 150 spectators in this parade and 250 marchers. Too quick for me (and of course they would start on time).
Later, as I walked up Michigan looking for Dan and family, I saw an elderly couple sitting on folding chairs in front of the Capitol. Occasionally they would peer down the road. They had such good seats. Too bad the parade had passed them by.
Sunday
We've had such lousy weather that we weren't able to get out to do the urns at the cemetery until Sunday. The cemetery is a little country one where we have scads of relatives including two sets of seventh generation grandparents (made tracking those families geneologies easier). The cemetery is behind an old country church with the name of Needmore Church. I kid you not! It's the name of the road actually, but it's more fun to just attach it to the church and leave it at that.
Setting out the urns is something we've done for a long time now. When we were children, my grandparents tended the graves. After Dad passed, Mom and my sister would also go out to do the urns. As the nieces and nephews came along we brought them with us. There were nine of us on this trip, and because the kids know
what to do the five urns were completed in record time. They know where to go dig the clay that we put in the base of the urn. They need a little instruction to remember the components of the urns: a spike, two geraniums, an ivy, two foliage one dusty miller and one dark red and petunias to fill. They do a grand job, their swift little fingers pinching the plants out of the trays.
Dan had cement in his truck, which was a good thing. Both of the great-great-great-great-grandparents monuments had lost their tops. He stuck them back on...whether they hold or not we'll find out later, but it made them look nicer for the holiday.
Monday.
Monday Monday, oh any Monday that I don't have to go to work is just fine by me.
Blogged some in the morning (half of this), learned where the Weblogs list was (it is fun to see who is updating their blog), then headed over to Mom's for the official picnic. The littlest cousin, who is three, was the hit of the picnic. He had never been to Mom's (he's a third cousin) and he had the best time exploring her garden path, making friends with the scarecrow family, and chasing rabbits with a net.
A three day week-end was just what I had needed, and this has turned out to be a good one -- equal parts relaxing and gathering with friends and relatives (and friends that ARE relatives).
Saturday
The phone rang at 9:00 a.m.
"Hullo". I had been asleep (up too late the night, er, morning earlier). I couldn't think who I was hearing.
"This is Dan. We're going to the parade if you want to meet us."
"Parade...parade...what time is the parade?"
"Oh 9 o'clock," the answer came.
"Uhhuh...and what time is it now?" I was starting to wake up.
Now I knew the parade was actually at ten, so I did arise and get ready. It was a cold cold morning. Brrr. I dawdled a bit. And...I missed the parade.
I got downtown at 10:15. I parked near the end zone of the parade, and got up to Capitol Avenue just in time to hear the last band play. *sigh* According to the paper there were 150 spectators in this parade and 250 marchers. Too quick for me (and of course they would start on time).
Later, as I walked up Michigan looking for Dan and family, I saw an elderly couple sitting on folding chairs in front of the Capitol. Occasionally they would peer down the road. They had such good seats. Too bad the parade had passed them by.
Sunday
We've had such lousy weather that we weren't able to get out to do the urns at the cemetery until Sunday. The cemetery is a little country one where we have scads of relatives including two sets of seventh generation grandparents (made tracking those families geneologies easier). The cemetery is behind an old country church with the name of Needmore Church. I kid you not! It's the name of the road actually, but it's more fun to just attach it to the church and leave it at that.
Setting out the urns is something we've done for a long time now. When we were children, my grandparents tended the graves. After Dad passed, Mom and my sister would also go out to do the urns. As the nieces and nephews came along we brought them with us. There were nine of us on this trip, and because the kids know
what to do the five urns were completed in record time. They know where to go dig the clay that we put in the base of the urn. They need a little instruction to remember the components of the urns: a spike, two geraniums, an ivy, two foliage one dusty miller and one dark red and petunias to fill. They do a grand job, their swift little fingers pinching the plants out of the trays.
Dan had cement in his truck, which was a good thing. Both of the great-great-great-great-grandparents monuments had lost their tops. He stuck them back on...whether they hold or not we'll find out later, but it made them look nicer for the holiday.
Monday.
Monday Monday, oh any Monday that I don't have to go to work is just fine by me.
Blogged some in the morning (half of this), learned where the Weblogs list was (it is fun to see who is updating their blog), then headed over to Mom's for the official picnic. The littlest cousin, who is three, was the hit of the picnic. He had never been to Mom's (he's a third cousin) and he had the best time exploring her garden path, making friends with the scarecrow family, and chasing rabbits with a net.
Monday, May 27, 2002
PromoGuy's Monday Mission 2.21
1. What happened this weekend that made you smile? Ummm...racing Dan to Mickey D's and having to sit through three rounds of red light at Edgewook and MLK. He's always right, grrrrr.
2. Did you make someone smile today? If not, will you try? Haven't seen anyone yet today, but I will try later, which is a good resolution to make as there is a whacky family picnic coming up. Some segments of my family are goofier than others. Hard to believe, but it is true, and half of the bunch today are waaaaaaaaay out there.
3. Have you any clothes or accessories you love to wear but just totally embarrass the person you are being seen with? I'm pretty conservative on clothes. Come to think of it, that probably embarrasses the people I'm with.
4. What was the catch phrase you said the most in High School? High School? Argh, that was soooo long ago.
5. Who are you remembering this Memorial Day? (or for those not celebrating it, tell me about someone worth remembering)Jeff and Dad and Grandma and Grandpa and the other Grandma and Grandpa and Linda.
6. Do you think you are a good friend? I'm not sure. I'm steadfast and loyal as far as materially helping people and being there for them...not sure I'm emotionally open enough to be considered good.
7. (continued from MM 2.20) That outing tonight was a blast ... but that was last call. I totally overdid it and shouldn't drive, anything we can do while I try to "dry out?" sleep.
BONUS: Do ya love me, now that I can dance? Why Sure!
1. What happened this weekend that made you smile? Ummm...racing Dan to Mickey D's and having to sit through three rounds of red light at Edgewook and MLK. He's always right, grrrrr.
2. Did you make someone smile today? If not, will you try? Haven't seen anyone yet today, but I will try later, which is a good resolution to make as there is a whacky family picnic coming up. Some segments of my family are goofier than others. Hard to believe, but it is true, and half of the bunch today are waaaaaaaaay out there.
3. Have you any clothes or accessories you love to wear but just totally embarrass the person you are being seen with? I'm pretty conservative on clothes. Come to think of it, that probably embarrasses the people I'm with.
4. What was the catch phrase you said the most in High School? High School? Argh, that was soooo long ago.
5. Who are you remembering this Memorial Day? (or for those not celebrating it, tell me about someone worth remembering)Jeff and Dad and Grandma and Grandpa and the other Grandma and Grandpa and Linda.
6. Do you think you are a good friend? I'm not sure. I'm steadfast and loyal as far as materially helping people and being there for them...not sure I'm emotionally open enough to be considered good.
7. (continued from MM 2.20) That outing tonight was a blast ... but that was last call. I totally overdid it and shouldn't drive, anything we can do while I try to "dry out?" sleep.
BONUS: Do ya love me, now that I can dance? Why Sure!
Sunday, May 26, 2002
The Morel of the Story
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Jeeem picked up on a story about a Michigan woman who lost her "lawn ornament". He wondered if I had any lawn ornaments. I had to confess that no, I did not have any, as I lack a lawn, but that I did have a genuine chain-sawed "balcony ornament". And here it is, Mr. Jeeem. And it twern't hewn by any 6" putt-putt toy chain saw.
Jeeem has been on a roll lately folks. Be sure to check him out if you haven't already done so.
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Jeeem picked up on a story about a Michigan woman who lost her "lawn ornament". He wondered if I had any lawn ornaments. I had to confess that no, I did not have any, as I lack a lawn, but that I did have a genuine chain-sawed "balcony ornament". And here it is, Mr. Jeeem. And it twern't hewn by any 6" putt-putt toy chain saw.
Jeeem has been on a roll lately folks. Be sure to check him out if you haven't already done so.
Saturday, May 25, 2002
More Movies.
Well, actually only one more, and parking was so atrocious (and it was raining) that I guess I'm glad there are a bunch of trailers shown, as I only got to see one before the feature attraction. The movie? About A Boy. And I liked it...but Diane E. tells it better. And she has a fine weblog.
you're american beauty. you're full of hope and appreciate the beautiful things in life.
take the which prettie movie are you? quiz, a product of the
slinkstercool community.
Link via Rabi.
Well, actually only one more, and parking was so atrocious (and it was raining) that I guess I'm glad there are a bunch of trailers shown, as I only got to see one before the feature attraction. The movie? About A Boy. And I liked it...but Diane E. tells it better. And she has a fine weblog.
you're american beauty. you're full of hope and appreciate the beautiful things in life.
take the which prettie movie are you? quiz, a product of the
slinkstercool community.Link via Rabi.
At the Movies
Saw Insomnia last night. Excellent drama/thriller starring Al Pacino, Robin Williams man, he's come a long way since Mork & Mindy, Hilary Swank, and the scenery/mood of Alaska actually, most of the shots were in British Columbia, I understand, but you get the drift.
The underlying theme is an examination of the line between good and evil, the path where ends don't justify means. Sometimes that line gets blurred, with all good intentions, but it doesn't change the fact that there is a line.
Trailers.
It used to be that there were three movies featured in coming attractions. Lately, there have been five to seven shown. That's too many for my feeble brain to remember, but, with the help of Yahoo and IMDB, here are the ones I can piece together.
The Divine Secrets of the YaYa Sisters. Loved the book, the movie looks great and it stars Sandra Bullock as the daughter and Ellen Burstyn as the mother, Callie Khouri directing. June 7th Release
Road to Perdition. Tom Hanks, Paul Newman, Jude Law. Tom Hanks as a hitman? He's pretty amazing. July Release
The Bourne Identity. Matt Damon. From the Robert Ludlum book. June 14 release
Signs. Mel Gibson, M. Night Shyamalan directing. I like Mel, but it looked like too much mugging for an M. Night movie. Could be me.
Simone. Another Al Pacino movie, this time as a geek who creates a virtual movie star (but the rest of the world doesn't know she's virtual).
Seems like there was one more, but I can't drag it out for love nor money.
Saw Insomnia last night. Excellent drama/thriller starring Al Pacino, Robin Williams man, he's come a long way since Mork & Mindy, Hilary Swank, and the scenery/mood of Alaska actually, most of the shots were in British Columbia, I understand, but you get the drift.
The underlying theme is an examination of the line between good and evil, the path where ends don't justify means. Sometimes that line gets blurred, with all good intentions, but it doesn't change the fact that there is a line.
Trailers.
It used to be that there were three movies featured in coming attractions. Lately, there have been five to seven shown. That's too many for my feeble brain to remember, but, with the help of Yahoo and IMDB, here are the ones I can piece together.
The Divine Secrets of the YaYa Sisters. Loved the book, the movie looks great and it stars Sandra Bullock as the daughter and Ellen Burstyn as the mother, Callie Khouri directing. June 7th Release
Road to Perdition. Tom Hanks, Paul Newman, Jude Law. Tom Hanks as a hitman? He's pretty amazing. July Release
The Bourne Identity. Matt Damon. From the Robert Ludlum book. June 14 release
Signs. Mel Gibson, M. Night Shyamalan directing. I like Mel, but it looked like too much mugging for an M. Night movie. Could be me.
Simone. Another Al Pacino movie, this time as a geek who creates a virtual movie star (but the rest of the world doesn't know she's virtual).
Seems like there was one more, but I can't drag it out for love nor money.
Thursday, May 23, 2002
Hey there! You can vote for sexiest male blogger here. Now I think they are missing the boat...I've only read a few of those blogs. But what a great idea!
It's the Thursday Threesome!
Onesome. Readin. Tell me about your favorite book you read as a kid. Very traditional. Little Women. I so wanted to be Jo (well except when I wanted to be Amy, because she got Laurie in the end).
Twosome. 'Ritin. Everyone does a Senior Research paper. What was YOUR Senior Research Paper about? Ya know, it's been soooo long. I believe it was on the welfare process. I remember interviewing someone at the Human Services office, but I just can't quite remember the specific topic.
Threesome. 'Rithmatic. Using those 'rithmatic skills to balance the checkbook...so, what store seems to have the most entries in your register, and what the heck have you been buying there? Gulp. That would be Our Favorite Things, for scrapbook stuff, and Barnes & Nobles, for books books books.
Onesome. Readin. Tell me about your favorite book you read as a kid. Very traditional. Little Women. I so wanted to be Jo (well except when I wanted to be Amy, because she got Laurie in the end).
Twosome. 'Ritin. Everyone does a Senior Research paper. What was YOUR Senior Research Paper about? Ya know, it's been soooo long. I believe it was on the welfare process. I remember interviewing someone at the Human Services office, but I just can't quite remember the specific topic.
Threesome. 'Rithmatic. Using those 'rithmatic skills to balance the checkbook...so, what store seems to have the most entries in your register, and what the heck have you been buying there? Gulp. That would be Our Favorite Things, for scrapbook stuff, and Barnes & Nobles, for books books books.
I'm really acutely aware of my lack of caffeine right now (well, not total lack because I sure haven't given up chocolate yet) so this tickled me when I saw it on Daypop.
Wednesday, May 22, 2002
Yay Lynn!
This is so cool. A couple posts down, in the comments, I ask Lynn how to do the little pop-ups that she does, where you click on a link and a little separate page comes up (sized just so). Well, darn if she didn't send me off the bestest instructions, and if you click on Slipper Day down below you can see the results! Thanks very much!
Argh. Having trouble publishing at the moment, I did a no-no somewhere.
This is so cool. A couple posts down, in the comments, I ask Lynn how to do the little pop-ups that she does, where you click on a link and a little separate page comes up (sized just so). Well, darn if she didn't send me off the bestest instructions, and if you click on Slipper Day down below you can see the results! Thanks very much!
Argh. Having trouble publishing at the moment, I did a no-no somewhere.
Tuesday, May 21, 2002
Slipper Day. For the non-conformist charitable company
Some companies have dress-down day, where the employee can dress casually if they make a contribution to a charity that is being sponsored. We never like to do things quite the same way as other folks, so we have Slipper Day!!
Some companies have dress-down day, where the employee can dress casually if they make a contribution to a charity that is being sponsored. We never like to do things quite the same way as other folks, so we have Slipper Day!!
Monday, May 20, 2002
There has been an advantage to the cool May...the Lilacs have been wonderful all month.
Lilacs make me think of cemeteries. When I was a kid, the Scouts used to sing at the Memorial day services at the little cemetery on the hill near home. We'd sing "Day is Done" and "Taps" and we'd lay hand-picked bouquets of lilacs and tulips on the oldest graves in the cemetery.
Lilacs make me think of my brother Jeff. He told us that lilacs were non-native to this area, that they were brought in by homesteaders. When we would travel the back roads we would look for lilacs, and nearly always would find ruins of old homes nearby.
Lilacs make me happy in a sad kind of way.
Lilacs make me think of cemeteries. When I was a kid, the Scouts used to sing at the Memorial day services at the little cemetery on the hill near home. We'd sing "Day is Done" and "Taps" and we'd lay hand-picked bouquets of lilacs and tulips on the oldest graves in the cemetery.
Lilacs make me think of my brother Jeff. He told us that lilacs were non-native to this area, that they were brought in by homesteaders. When we would travel the back roads we would look for lilacs, and nearly always would find ruins of old homes nearby.
Lilacs make me happy in a sad kind of way.
Monday Mission 2.20
1. When was the last time you went out with a true love of yours? What did
you two do that made it so special? Ah...a true love eh. What is that?
2. Which far-away friend would you most like to see again? Sheryl, if again, Julie, if for the first time. She's over in Oz...and I haven't heard from her in a couple weeks, and I'm worried!
3. Any high or low points about this past weekend? What went on? High point...going to the art festival with Mom, Ruby, and my three nieces. Those girls sure are cute and funny. Yay sisters!
4. I've been thinking about getting a buzz-cut for the summer, a big
change for me. Have you ever made any drastic changes to your appearance? Nope. Inertia is my middle name.
5. How long do you think a couple should date before they get married?
Or if you are married, do you think you should have waited longer to get
hitched? It all just depends
6. I just found out my long-time friend does not like Star Wars (!)
and has only seen the original 1977 movie! Have you ever discovered anything new
or shocking about a long-time friend you thought you knew everything about? hmmm. good question....not that I can think of right now. Hmmm.
7. Well we had a nice picnic and saw the sunset, but now it's dark and
I think we should liven things up. Let's call some of your friends and go out.
Who do you want to invite and where should we all go? Let's call Ron and Jonathan and Barb and Diane and Mike and Nancy and Bull and Dan and Lisa...and go hang out at Dan & Lisa's
BONUS: Why can't ya be good to me? But I AM good to you.
1. When was the last time you went out with a true love of yours? What did
you two do that made it so special? Ah...a true love eh. What is that?
2. Which far-away friend would you most like to see again? Sheryl, if again, Julie, if for the first time. She's over in Oz...and I haven't heard from her in a couple weeks, and I'm worried!
3. Any high or low points about this past weekend? What went on? High point...going to the art festival with Mom, Ruby, and my three nieces. Those girls sure are cute and funny. Yay sisters!
4. I've been thinking about getting a buzz-cut for the summer, a big
change for me. Have you ever made any drastic changes to your appearance? Nope. Inertia is my middle name.
5. How long do you think a couple should date before they get married?
Or if you are married, do you think you should have waited longer to get
hitched? It all just depends
6. I just found out my long-time friend does not like Star Wars (!)
and has only seen the original 1977 movie! Have you ever discovered anything new
or shocking about a long-time friend you thought you knew everything about? hmmm. good question....not that I can think of right now. Hmmm.
7. Well we had a nice picnic and saw the sunset, but now it's dark and
I think we should liven things up. Let's call some of your friends and go out.
Who do you want to invite and where should we all go? Let's call Ron and Jonathan and Barb and Diane and Mike and Nancy and Bull and Dan and Lisa...and go hang out at Dan & Lisa's
BONUS: Why can't ya be good to me? But I AM good to you.
Sunday, May 19, 2002
Memorial Day.
Here in the United States we celebrate Memorial Day on the last Monday of May. Sometimes it is called Decoration Day, for traditionally grave sites are bedecked in flowers and urns at this time.
Originally, Memorial Day was a day to remember the Civil War dead. After World War I it was expanded to honor the dead from all wars. I didn't realize it, but it was not proclaimed a national holiday until 1971.
Here in the United States we celebrate Memorial Day on the last Monday of May. Sometimes it is called Decoration Day, for traditionally grave sites are bedecked in flowers and urns at this time.
Originally, Memorial Day was a day to remember the Civil War dead. After World War I it was expanded to honor the dead from all wars. I didn't realize it, but it was not proclaimed a national holiday until 1971.
Saturday, May 18, 2002
Oh brother. So I decided to take myself to the movies, and just as I reached the ticket counter...About A Boy sold out. Guess I didn't really want to see a movie anyway, eh? Came home and finished The Summons. It was one of those quick fast summer reads (which may be as close as we're going to get to summer), but left me feeling...old and edgy.
Now maybe there is something else at play here. This is my fifth day without caffeine. Maybe THAT would be a more accurate reason for feeling edgy, you think?
Now maybe there is something else at play here. This is my fifth day without caffeine. Maybe THAT would be a more accurate reason for feeling edgy, you think?
well drat! I had totally different plans for the day. I was gonna hook up with friends at the Michigan Parade, then proceed to the East Lansing Art Festival. Weather had a totally different plan. It is 39 degrees and raining. So I've holed up with laundry and a Grisham novel. Will spring never come? Guess it could be worse, it's snowing where Jim lives. Argh!
Weather like this makes me feel old and edgy. Maybe I'll go to a movie. Not Star Wars or Spidey, though *grin*
Weather like this makes me feel old and edgy. Maybe I'll go to a movie. Not Star Wars or Spidey, though *grin*
hehehehe...Jeeem's got pictures! Good job, sonny! He's got a GREAT Vernor's sign too...ahhh. Hey Jim...I just bought Vicks VapoRub, even before I read your blog. We're getting a little close here, fella!
Let Me Introduce Myself.
Hi, I'm Shirl! I used to have a blog over at 49 Forever. It was dedicated to the proposition of *GULP* turning fifty. It helped me a lot to examine issues of my aging. I used the name SHIRTS there. I had seen Christiane Northrup on Oprah one day when I was home. She was discussing menopause. One of her precepts for dealing with this stage of life was to look back at the person you were before puberty, the dreams and hopes that were from that part of life. Well, SHIRTS was my nickname way back then. And now.....
Now, I'm fifty. It really isn't so bad. I'm on the other side of the hill, but you know what? The view over here is just fine. (And it looks like there are more hills to climb.) And just coincidentally, this is an even year. In the even years...I go to Montana. YAY! Heading out there in August. And wouldn't you know it...I have a Montana nickname. (It's heriditary, this nicknaming thing. Grandma Beatrice and Grandpa Chris were Peter and Jake.) So as The Other Side has to do with hills and mountains and Montana, expect to see Pearl posting here.
Hi, I'm Shirl! I used to have a blog over at 49 Forever. It was dedicated to the proposition of *GULP* turning fifty. It helped me a lot to examine issues of my aging. I used the name SHIRTS there. I had seen Christiane Northrup on Oprah one day when I was home. She was discussing menopause. One of her precepts for dealing with this stage of life was to look back at the person you were before puberty, the dreams and hopes that were from that part of life. Well, SHIRTS was my nickname way back then. And now.....
Now, I'm fifty. It really isn't so bad. I'm on the other side of the hill, but you know what? The view over here is just fine. (And it looks like there are more hills to climb.) And just coincidentally, this is an even year. In the even years...I go to Montana. YAY! Heading out there in August. And wouldn't you know it...I have a Montana nickname. (It's heriditary, this nicknaming thing. Grandma Beatrice and Grandpa Chris were Peter and Jake.) So as The Other Side has to do with hills and mountains and Montana, expect to see Pearl posting here.
Thursday, May 16, 2002
Good morning!
Feeling better again. One of the ways you can tell if someone is from Michigan is if they think Vernor's Ginger Ale is medicinal. Well, that is me. When I got sick Monday night, I had no Vernors. I couldn't make it to the store, argh!! Thank heavens my sister was free, and came with the fizzy drink and soda crackers. Love ya, Sis!
Feeling better again. One of the ways you can tell if someone is from Michigan is if they think Vernor's Ginger Ale is medicinal. Well, that is me. When I got sick Monday night, I had no Vernors. I couldn't make it to the store, argh!! Thank heavens my sister was free, and came with the fizzy drink and soda crackers. Love ya, Sis!
Tuesday, May 14, 2002
oh boy....let's see if THIS posts!
I was sick yesterday and this morning, so wasn't able to post. *sigh*
Argh. I was sick last night and this morning, so I'm behind behind behind!
Monday Mission 2.19
1. Have you ever given someone a present you just KNEW would be "da bomb" and when they opened it you could tell they just hated it? What's the story there? Can't remember...but maybe my friends and relatives are just toooo nice to say anything.
2. What do you do that you would prefer that Mother never finds out about? Can't say, she's on the web also.
3. Ever get in any arguments with your mother? What was one of the worst? When she compared me to my brother Kenny.
4. When was the last time someone special hurt your feelings? Did you tell them or keep it to yourself? I think I keep those feelings tamped way way way down. Maybe that's why I get sick so often.
5. Has your mother ever laid any guilt trips on you or made you feel like you can't do something good enough? many many guilt trips. *sigh*
6. Looking back on your life, was there ever a point you see as the "crossroads" where you made a decisions that changed the course of your life? A path you did not take? What was that path, and do you ever daydream about what your life would have been like on the "road not taken?" Tell me about that.
Changing schools after my freshman year at college. Made me feel like I was a quitter, and I've never quite gotten over it. It may have changed more than my life, when my brother wanted to leave the service early, I talked him into staying, based a lot on my feelings about leaving that school.
7. That was an awesome picnic basket you put together, let's stroll out by the lake as the sun sets. A cool breeze blows off the lake as the orange and red reflects off the ripples in the water. I can tell something is on your mind and I ask you. You think about how to reply but finally you say ... Have you ever been skinny-dipping?
BONUS: What do you think will come of that? Evil Grin!
I was sick yesterday and this morning, so wasn't able to post. *sigh*
Argh. I was sick last night and this morning, so I'm behind behind behind!
Monday Mission 2.19
1. Have you ever given someone a present you just KNEW would be "da bomb" and when they opened it you could tell they just hated it? What's the story there? Can't remember...but maybe my friends and relatives are just toooo nice to say anything.
2. What do you do that you would prefer that Mother never finds out about? Can't say, she's on the web also.
3. Ever get in any arguments with your mother? What was one of the worst? When she compared me to my brother Kenny.
4. When was the last time someone special hurt your feelings? Did you tell them or keep it to yourself? I think I keep those feelings tamped way way way down. Maybe that's why I get sick so often.
5. Has your mother ever laid any guilt trips on you or made you feel like you can't do something good enough? many many guilt trips. *sigh*
6. Looking back on your life, was there ever a point you see as the "crossroads" where you made a decisions that changed the course of your life? A path you did not take? What was that path, and do you ever daydream about what your life would have been like on the "road not taken?" Tell me about that.
Changing schools after my freshman year at college. Made me feel like I was a quitter, and I've never quite gotten over it. It may have changed more than my life, when my brother wanted to leave the service early, I talked him into staying, based a lot on my feelings about leaving that school.
7. That was an awesome picnic basket you put together, let's stroll out by the lake as the sun sets. A cool breeze blows off the lake as the orange and red reflects off the ripples in the water. I can tell something is on your mind and I ask you. You think about how to reply but finally you say ... Have you ever been skinny-dipping?
BONUS: What do you think will come of that? Evil Grin!
Sunday, May 12, 2002
Trying to wake up. Big stretches, can of coke, rub eyes. nope, not gonna work Traditionally I cook Mother's Day dinner over at Mom's, as I'm the old maid aunt, hehe. Lucky for me it is a traditional meal of roast beef, taters, peas, cole slaw, so I don't have to think. I'm TIRED! Yesterday I hung new drapes. Should have been simple, but...nothing is ever really simple, it seems. A lot of the slides were missing or broke when I took the old drapes down. Sooo....I had to figure out how to get new slides in. I am NOT good at that sort of thing. But finally, after a lot of blood somehow I gouged one finger, sweat though the temperature was only about 50 I had the window open to cool me down, no tears but quite a bit of prayer, the drapes are hung, and BOY does that make the living room look better.
Hmmm. Just looked up traverse rods in google. My rods must be ever so old. New ones have to come with this warning:
•Warning label: This label shows the warning symbol of the triangle with an exclamation point, a pictogram of a child reaching for a cord with the universal prohibition symbol, and this message: "Young children can become entangled and strangle in cord or bead loops. Use safety devices to reduce access or eliminate loops."
Manufacturers of traverse rods must supply these labels on their rods. Labels will be available very soon for purchase by workrooms.
Hmmm. Just looked up traverse rods in google. My rods must be ever so old. New ones have to come with this warning:
•Warning label: This label shows the warning symbol of the triangle with an exclamation point, a pictogram of a child reaching for a cord with the universal prohibition symbol, and this message: "Young children can become entangled and strangle in cord or bead loops. Use safety devices to reduce access or eliminate loops."
Manufacturers of traverse rods must supply these labels on their rods. Labels will be available very soon for purchase by workrooms.
Saturday, May 11, 2002
Dads are Special
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Lynn.
Travel Jealousy.
Jeem has a great journal up for his China trip. You can find it here. oops...I apologize. It's THREE eees. Sorry Jeeem.
EWWW
I wanted to be good...not nice!
what adjective are you?
quiz by maikamariel
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Lynn.
Travel Jealousy.
Jeem has a great journal up for his China trip. You can find it here. oops...I apologize. It's THREE eees. Sorry Jeeem.
EWWW
I wanted to be good...not nice!
what adjective are you?
quiz by maikamariel
Thursday, May 09, 2002
Thursday Threesome Time.
Onesome. Hold Me. What's your first remembrance of holding an infant (or if you aren't into kids - a baby animal) ? Feel free to talk about other stand-out holding memories....
Twosome. Thrill Me. Up for a thrilling ride? Tell us, do you seek the thrill rides at the amusement park or is the carousel more your speed?
Threesome. Kiss Me. Come on - kiss and tell - at least, tell us about your first *real* kiss.
Onesome. Hold Me. What's your first remembrance of holding an infant (or if you aren't into kids - a baby animal) ? Feel free to talk about other stand-out holding memories....
Twosome. Thrill Me. Up for a thrilling ride? Tell us, do you seek the thrill rides at the amusement park or is the carousel more your speed?
Threesome. Kiss Me. Come on - kiss and tell - at least, tell us about your first *real* kiss.
Tuesday, May 07, 2002
Monday, May 06, 2002
PromoGuy's Monday Mission 2.18 via Lynn! **waving** I'm BAAAAAAAAAACK!
1. Do you have any tattoos? If no, why not and what would you get if you did get one. If you do have one or more, tell us how you came to get it, and why you chose the design you got inked with. Getting one this summer. A small mountain logo that my friend designed, because I love to go to the mountains of Montana.
2. Has anything ever happened that caused you to believe, or disbelieve, in a Higher Power. Yes. Oh very very yes!
3. Have you ever seriously considered, or even attempted, suicide? Yes
4. Has anyone you have known committed suicide? Yes
5. This weekend you and I are going to the nature park for a picnic. I'll bring the blanket and make all the arrangements. You pack the picnic basket. What's inside? Home Irish creme, big sub sandwiches, potato salad, apples and grapes, and brownies.
6. Have you ever been mad at God for something that happened (or didn't happen)? No, but sometimes I think he's mad at me.
7. Post (or describe) an image of someone that is no longer with us. Tell us about that person. I had a brother. His name was Jeff. He was smart (waaaaaaaaay smart, with an enviable IQ). He had a bachelors degree in English and a masters degree in Psychology. He had three wonderful children. oh. And he walked with crutches.
BONUS: Who are you? An old-maid amanuensis, who has a thirty-five year old male friend who keeps wanting to jump in her bed. Eek!!!
1. Do you have any tattoos? If no, why not and what would you get if you did get one. If you do have one or more, tell us how you came to get it, and why you chose the design you got inked with. Getting one this summer. A small mountain logo that my friend designed, because I love to go to the mountains of Montana.
2. Has anything ever happened that caused you to believe, or disbelieve, in a Higher Power. Yes. Oh very very yes!
3. Have you ever seriously considered, or even attempted, suicide? Yes
4. Has anyone you have known committed suicide? Yes
5. This weekend you and I are going to the nature park for a picnic. I'll bring the blanket and make all the arrangements. You pack the picnic basket. What's inside? Home Irish creme, big sub sandwiches, potato salad, apples and grapes, and brownies.
6. Have you ever been mad at God for something that happened (or didn't happen)? No, but sometimes I think he's mad at me.
7. Post (or describe) an image of someone that is no longer with us. Tell us about that person. I had a brother. His name was Jeff. He was smart (waaaaaaaaay smart, with an enviable IQ). He had a bachelors degree in English and a masters degree in Psychology. He had three wonderful children. oh. And he walked with crutches.
BONUS: Who are you? An old-maid amanuensis, who has a thirty-five year old male friend who keeps wanting to jump in her bed. Eek!!!
Saturday, May 04, 2002
Wednesday, May 01, 2002
Hopelessly smitten with a bunch of no-good two-timing bastards, you are Country music. You are a sweet and honest person most of the time... too bad those close to you aren't. Your main theme is angst, broken hearts, and general mistreatment by those you love. whether they are truly bastards or you do something to provoke this is not clear, but one thing's certain: you are tired of having your feelings toyed with. |
PsychosisX!You're mysterious, picky, and a bit aloof. Some people say you have a very cheery personality, but it's hard to say because you mask your emotions behind dark pretenses. You enjoy watching obscure movies and going to plays, but by the end of the day you're usually too wound-up by the ironies of your life to relax. |
Yeah, Right! I never even read her. I must have cheated on the test.
You are a Rebecca Blood.
You are worldly, well-spoken, not afraid to share your opinions and are always open to new ideas.
Take the What Blogging Archetype Are You test at GAZM.org
You are a Rebecca Blood.
You are worldly, well-spoken, not afraid to share your opinions and are always open to new ideas.
Take the What Blogging Archetype Are You test at GAZM.org
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