Happy New Year!
Surrounded by a bunch of kids and scrapbooking stuff. Yeah!
Thursday, December 30, 2004
We take our Survivor games pretty seriously at the office. Here's my reward for leading the pack on picking "bootees". (What a skill set, eh?)
Red Hat stuff always makes me think of WittBitts.
New Year Parties going on at:
Mandarin Design.
Third Daughter.
Poll at Adventure Journalist.
Granny-to-be here.
Bride-to-be here.
more coming? . . . .
Mandarin Design.
Third Daughter.
Poll at Adventure Journalist.
Granny-to-be here.
Bride-to-be here.
more coming? . . . .
Wednesday, December 29, 2004
Note from Cyber-bro Jeeem's blog: a friend has an email from him and he is okay. (He's in Thailand.)
Tuesday, December 28, 2004
Jeeem, please post so that we know you are okay.
Checking into World Vision and Red Cross aide for the disaster victims.
How heartbreaking.
Checking into World Vision and Red Cross aide for the disaster victims.
How heartbreaking.
Monday, December 27, 2004
Sunday, December 26, 2004
Unconscious Mutterings:
I say ... and you think ... ?
1. holiday::family
2. fault::no
3. beep::horn
4. bubble::confetti
5. needle::in the haystack
6. fare::bus
7. treat::sweets
8. express::lane
9. webcam::a curiousity
10. capital::Lansing!
I say ... and you think ... ?
1. holiday::family
2. fault::no
3. beep::horn
4. bubble::confetti
5. needle::in the haystack
6. fare::bus
7. treat::sweets
8. express::lane
9. webcam::a curiousity
10. capital::Lansing!
Saturday, December 25, 2004
And so it was Christmas!
And a lovely one it was. It started leisurely, with the final wrapping of gifts while Mom made the monkey-bread. A short stroll in the backyard to say hi and leave chocolate and nuts for the squirrel chattering in the tree. (It must not have been our regular squirrel, he didn't come when he smelled the chocolate.) Back inside to peel potatoes, and to be delighfully surprised when 2nd niece and her boyfriend were the first to show up. (We had heard they weren't coming.) BooBoo and girls arrived next, followed by Crits and friend, then sister and her boys, then sister-in-law with her mother and nephew 1. The pile under the tree grew and mounded and then . . . was gone in a flash! Great gifts from all. Special gift this year: an ornament from Ludington, that Ruby had bought and saved for me back on our family vacation.
Then on to the ham dinner (sorry, we only do turkey at Thanksgiving) with Auntie N. joining us. To gather everyone for the meal, the call goes out: "thumbs up!" Supposedly the last person with thumbs up has to say the blessing, but we usually say a group grace, so it's more an attention getter. A special ending was added to the prayer this year. Niece #1's husband is heading to Baghdad next week. Last year my brothers insulated the garage for family events, and it was a toasty 72 degrees for the meal.
Then back into the house for The Night Before Christmas Game and a few carols. Then, and this made me happy, as I've been too dragged out for games this holiday season, we had a great game of Apples to Apples.
Now we're slowly cleaning up, winding down.
And so it was Christmas.
And a lovely one it was. It started leisurely, with the final wrapping of gifts while Mom made the monkey-bread. A short stroll in the backyard to say hi and leave chocolate and nuts for the squirrel chattering in the tree. (It must not have been our regular squirrel, he didn't come when he smelled the chocolate.) Back inside to peel potatoes, and to be delighfully surprised when 2nd niece and her boyfriend were the first to show up. (We had heard they weren't coming.) BooBoo and girls arrived next, followed by Crits and friend, then sister and her boys, then sister-in-law with her mother and nephew 1. The pile under the tree grew and mounded and then . . . was gone in a flash! Great gifts from all. Special gift this year: an ornament from Ludington, that Ruby had bought and saved for me back on our family vacation.
Then on to the ham dinner (sorry, we only do turkey at Thanksgiving) with Auntie N. joining us. To gather everyone for the meal, the call goes out: "thumbs up!" Supposedly the last person with thumbs up has to say the blessing, but we usually say a group grace, so it's more an attention getter. A special ending was added to the prayer this year. Niece #1's husband is heading to Baghdad next week. Last year my brothers insulated the garage for family events, and it was a toasty 72 degrees for the meal.
Then back into the house for The Night Before Christmas Game and a few carols. Then, and this made me happy, as I've been too dragged out for games this holiday season, we had a great game of Apples to Apples.
Now we're slowly cleaning up, winding down.
And so it was Christmas.
Friday, December 24, 2004
'Twas the day before Christmas!
Feeling better here in mid-Michigan, and hope you all are doing well! Apparently infections that go a little long can cause some secondary temporary conditions. I have drugs to help and yes, dear Bryn, I've got cranberries all over the place!
I cannot express how much the kind wishes from you all have meant. {{{hugs}}}
Feeling better here in mid-Michigan, and hope you all are doing well! Apparently infections that go a little long can cause some secondary temporary conditions. I have drugs to help and yes, dear Bryn, I've got cranberries all over the place!
Emerging research shows that cranberries may actually be better for you than you think. That's because they contain health-enhancing substances called anthocyanins. These naturally occurring red-colour compounds are also found in blueberries, strawberries, cherries, blackberries, raspberries and red grapes. Studies show that they help prevent heart disease and cancer, act as natural antibiotics and may even stall the aging process.
I cannot express how much the kind wishes from you all have meant. {{{hugs}}}
Wednesday, December 22, 2004
A quick post from Mom's!
Hi everyone, and thank you so much for the well wishes. I'm at my mom's right now, taking antibiotics for an infection and awaiting a few more test results today. Sorry I wasn't able to get on-line earlier . . . boy, you shirley made me feel better with all the well wishes.
If I don't get on again soon (limited access here) . . . Merry Christmas to all who are observing the holiday! And {{{HUGS}}} to all of you!!
Oh shoot! Can't get into my hotmail account here for some reason. I can get into mtdream50@aol.com though. See ya!
Hi everyone, and thank you so much for the well wishes. I'm at my mom's right now, taking antibiotics for an infection and awaiting a few more test results today. Sorry I wasn't able to get on-line earlier . . . boy, you shirley made me feel better with all the well wishes.
If I don't get on again soon (limited access here) . . . Merry Christmas to all who are observing the holiday! And {{{HUGS}}} to all of you!!
Oh shoot! Can't get into my hotmail account here for some reason. I can get into mtdream50@aol.com though. See ya!
Sunday, December 19, 2004
Sunday's Unconscious Mutterings:
I say ... and you think ... ?
1. Perfect Gift::True Love
2. Santa::Dan
3. Lucy::Charlie Brown
4. Buckets::Water
5. Recital::Dance
6. Stamp::Christmas Card
7. Teacher::Great career
8. Matchbox::Cars
9. Spit::and Polish
10. Feeling::Tenderness
I say ... and you think ... ?
1. Perfect Gift::True Love
2. Santa::Dan
3. Lucy::Charlie Brown
4. Buckets::Water
5. Recital::Dance
6. Stamp::Christmas Card
7. Teacher::Great career
8. Matchbox::Cars
9. Spit::and Polish
10. Feeling::Tenderness
Sometimes an "unidentified virus" is something else.
I've been struggling for about five weeks with achy weak legs and arms. Because I also had some head congestion it was felt that it was perhaps an "unidentified virus". Several of my relatives had the same achiness, though theirs went away after about a week.
Yesterday I gave up. I walked about four blocks and really hurt, especially across the arms, shoulders, and chest. I went to emergency. Good news: ticker is just fine. (It's what I tend to worry about first due to family history.) Not so good news: sed rate is elevated meaning there's inflammation somewhere. But at least we're going forward, I go to the doctor's on Monday and we can see what is happening. Argh.
I've been struggling for about five weeks with achy weak legs and arms. Because I also had some head congestion it was felt that it was perhaps an "unidentified virus". Several of my relatives had the same achiness, though theirs went away after about a week.
Yesterday I gave up. I walked about four blocks and really hurt, especially across the arms, shoulders, and chest. I went to emergency. Good news: ticker is just fine. (It's what I tend to worry about first due to family history.) Not so good news: sed rate is elevated meaning there's inflammation somewhere. But at least we're going forward, I go to the doctor's on Monday and we can see what is happening. Argh.
Saturday, December 18, 2004
Remind me not to ask Patti a question until I've at least viewed this.
Congratulations to Paul & Debbie at Snowbabies on their wedding! Looking forward to pictures soon!
The truth comes out: Swiped from J. Mo.
Congratulations to Paul & Debbie at Snowbabies on their wedding! Looking forward to pictures soon!
The truth comes out: Swiped from J. Mo.
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You Are a Losing Lottery Ticket! |
Full of hope and promise. But in the end, a cheap letdown. |
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Your Christmas is Most Like: A Charlie Brown Christmas |
Each year, you really get into the spirit of Christmas. Which is much more important to you than nifty presents. |
Found at Roscoe's, where he is the same movie. *smile*
Just so you know *grin*:
Via susan who got it from LDH:
my special secret christmas name is...
Frosty Kissy-Elf
I was supposed to meet for brunch with my two "over-fifty" friends this morning. We had to postpone, though, because Deb's mother fell out of bed and she has to see to her. Her mom has had health issues for the last four Christmases . . . I think Deb sort of expects it now. Sending good vibes over her way, and good vibes to all whose holiday may be a little less than festive.
Via susan who got it from LDH:
my special secret christmas name is...
Frosty Kissy-Elf
I was supposed to meet for brunch with my two "over-fifty" friends this morning. We had to postpone, though, because Deb's mother fell out of bed and she has to see to her. Her mom has had health issues for the last four Christmases . . . I think Deb sort of expects it now. Sending good vibes over her way, and good vibes to all whose holiday may be a little less than festive.
Thursday, December 16, 2004
Again, from LDH, and this one is a better result:
Les Miserables
What Broadway Musical Are You?
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Les Miserables
What Broadway Musical Are You?
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So Happy It's Thursday*
Swiped from LDH, who knows the speed of birds:
*E.B.C.
Swiped from LDH, who knows the speed of birds:
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You Were Nice This Year! |
You're an uber-perfect person who is on the top of Santa's list. You probably didn't even *think* any naughty thoughts this year. Unless you're a Mormon, you've probably been a little too good. Is that extra candy cane worth being a sweetheart for 365 days straight? |
*E.B.C.
Wednesday, December 15, 2004
How Come?
How come I get annoyed every time I see Sarah Jessica Parker hawking something on TV or in a magazine but I smile every time Ty Pennington burbles for Sears? *smile*
Which spokespeople do you like/dislike?
How come I get annoyed every time I see Sarah Jessica Parker hawking something on TV or in a magazine but I smile every time Ty Pennington burbles for Sears? *smile*
Which spokespeople do you like/dislike?
Sounds of Music.
I have ten nieces and nephews. My brother Boo has three daughters, clustered together in age at 14, 12, and eleven. All three girls are in the school orchestra program, one playing viola, one cello, and the baby playing bass. Last night the Middle School Sixth Grade Orchestra had a concert that started at 7:00, the High School had a concert starting at 7:30. I made it to the first, but got to the second as they were finishing. *sigh* The girls' folks split up for the night, so both girls had a parent observing. How DO you parents manage? My hats are off to you for all the scheduling you have to handle.
I have ten nieces and nephews. My brother Boo has three daughters, clustered together in age at 14, 12, and eleven. All three girls are in the school orchestra program, one playing viola, one cello, and the baby playing bass. Last night the Middle School Sixth Grade Orchestra had a concert that started at 7:00, the High School had a concert starting at 7:30. I made it to the first, but got to the second as they were finishing. *sigh* The girls' folks split up for the night, so both girls had a parent observing. How DO you parents manage? My hats are off to you for all the scheduling you have to handle.
Monday, December 13, 2004
Okay, first: A little Monday Madness.
1. From Mel... Do you have a favorite 80's song?Umm. No.
2. From Luzja... What's the biggest event in your life to date? There have been four major ones. They all involve loss of people close to me, and have shaped my life. (Probably not for the better.) Hmm.
3. From Amy... What's one more thing during your lifetime you would like to learn how to do well? Play the flute
4. From Susan... what is your earliest childhood memory? My brother and I were digging a hole by the side of the house. (Do kids still dig holes?) We struck metal. (We couldn't have been more than eight inches down.) We thought we had hit the gates of hell and scared ourselves silly.
5. From LDH... What is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow? Twice the velocity of a laden on
6. From Beverly and Rosie... Where, When and What is your most favorite memory? Oh my! Too many. This year it was standing atop the tallest dune at Silver Lake, seeing Lake Michigan to the west, Silver Lake to the east, the dune buggies to the north, and all the awesome family and friend memories parade before my eyes. A stellar moment!
7. From Shirl...Do you fit in? Nah.
8. From Sherle... Tell me your favorite recipe then go to Recipe Swap and share it with all of us! Sugarplums:
No plums, just lots of sugar.
Melt a tablespoon of butter/margarine in an 8" cake pan.
Crush a cup of cereal (flaky type). Coat the cake pan with the flakes.
Layer 1 cup chocolate chips and 1/2 cup butterscotch chips over the flakes. Add nuts if you like.
Pour one can of sweetened condensed milk over the whole mess.
Lick the can.
Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
1. From Mel... Do you have a favorite 80's song?Umm. No.
2. From Luzja... What's the biggest event in your life to date? There have been four major ones. They all involve loss of people close to me, and have shaped my life. (Probably not for the better.) Hmm.
3. From Amy... What's one more thing during your lifetime you would like to learn how to do well? Play the flute
4. From Susan... what is your earliest childhood memory? My brother and I were digging a hole by the side of the house. (Do kids still dig holes?) We struck metal. (We couldn't have been more than eight inches down.) We thought we had hit the gates of hell and scared ourselves silly.
5. From LDH... What is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow? Twice the velocity of a laden on
6. From Beverly and Rosie... Where, When and What is your most favorite memory? Oh my! Too many. This year it was standing atop the tallest dune at Silver Lake, seeing Lake Michigan to the west, Silver Lake to the east, the dune buggies to the north, and all the awesome family and friend memories parade before my eyes. A stellar moment!
7. From Shirl...Do you fit in? Nah.
8. From Sherle... Tell me your favorite recipe then go to Recipe Swap and share it with all of us! Sugarplums:
No plums, just lots of sugar.
Melt a tablespoon of butter/margarine in an 8" cake pan.
Crush a cup of cereal (flaky type). Coat the cake pan with the flakes.
Layer 1 cup chocolate chips and 1/2 cup butterscotch chips over the flakes. Add nuts if you like.
Pour one can of sweetened condensed milk over the whole mess.
Lick the can.
Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
Sunday, December 12, 2004
Reality Show of a Different Kind.
One Sunday during the holidays the local post office is open on Sunday. They have tables set up in the lobby with packing material and a postal clerk to offer advice, and the windows are open for mailing. I missed the postal hours yesterday and saw that this was planned, so I stopped by around noon.
There wasn't a line-up, so I stepped right up to the counter. The door was open into the "inner-workings" of the unit. The clerk was gracious when I told her my needs, and went into the backroom. As she emerged, I could see and HEAR two employees going at it about each others bad attitude. Other employees were trying to shush them. My clerk said, "Please, don't look behind the curtain." ah yes.
There was a local television crew filming the special holiday hours. Unfortunately, they were out in the lobby and missed the "real" story.
It was a good reminder to enjoy the holidays.
One Sunday during the holidays the local post office is open on Sunday. They have tables set up in the lobby with packing material and a postal clerk to offer advice, and the windows are open for mailing. I missed the postal hours yesterday and saw that this was planned, so I stopped by around noon.
There wasn't a line-up, so I stepped right up to the counter. The door was open into the "inner-workings" of the unit. The clerk was gracious when I told her my needs, and went into the backroom. As she emerged, I could see and HEAR two employees going at it about each others bad attitude. Other employees were trying to shush them. My clerk said, "Please, don't look behind the curtain." ah yes.
There was a local television crew filming the special holiday hours. Unfortunately, they were out in the lobby and missed the "real" story.
It was a good reminder to enjoy the holidays.
Swiped from Anne at Fishbucket, (where I could roam for hours and hours, if you've never been you really should go).
What can you tell me about yourself that we don't already know?
Sunday's Conscious Mutterings!
Grrr. I live in an apartment. Four apartments share a common hallway on each floor. Three of us had welcome mats in front of our doors. When I opened my door this morning to retrieve my newspaper, only two welcome mats were out. Mine was gone. Grrrr.
At least the paper was there.
Grrr. I live in an apartment. Four apartments share a common hallway on each floor. Three of us had welcome mats in front of our doors. When I opened my door this morning to retrieve my newspaper, only two welcome mats were out. Mine was gone. Grrrr.
At least the paper was there.
Sunday's Unconscious Mutterings:
I say ... and you think ... ?
1. Plot::Thickens
2. Farce::Comedy
3. Unexpected::Gift
4. Siren::First Saturday
5. Ben::and Jerry
6. Freshman::Sophomore
7. Quicksand::Quaqmire
8. 24 hours::Day
9. Spunky::Feisty
10. Vicious::Pit Bull
I say ... and you think ... ?
1. Plot::Thickens
2. Farce::Comedy
3. Unexpected::Gift
4. Siren::First Saturday
5. Ben::and Jerry
6. Freshman::Sophomore
7. Quicksand::Quaqmire
8. 24 hours::Day
9. Spunky::Feisty
10. Vicious::Pit Bull
Saturday, December 11, 2004
Voting Ends Sunday!
The 2004 Weblogs Awards voting ends Sunday. I'm going to recommend two vote-fors. (I did it earlier, but want to get one last lick in.) The lists are also good ways to discover other bloggers. (Just skip the same-old/same-old ones.)
You can vote for MandarinDesign here. (How's Florida, meg?)
And you can vote for Meryl Yourish here.
The 2004 Weblogs Awards voting ends Sunday. I'm going to recommend two vote-fors. (I did it earlier, but want to get one last lick in.) The lists are also good ways to discover other bloggers. (Just skip the same-old/same-old ones.)
You can vote for MandarinDesign here. (How's Florida, meg?)
And you can vote for Meryl Yourish here.
And your age is?
Gail, I'm going to wrest that "oldest blogger" thought from you. Anyone want to grab it from me? (Looks like 1952 was a good year for Michigan athletic teams.)
Gail, I'm going to wrest that "oldest blogger" thought from you. Anyone want to grab it from me? (Looks like 1952 was a good year for Michigan athletic teams.)
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In 1952 (the year you were born) |
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Harry Truman is president of the US Elizabeth II becomes Queen of England after the death of her father, George VI First explosion of a hydrogen device takes place at Eniwetok Atoll in the Pacific Christine Jorgensen becomes the first medically and legally certified transsexual US troops complete their pull-out from Japan Dwight D. Eisenhower is elected President of the US Sister Theresa becomes Mother Theresa and begins her charity work in Calcutta Rick James, Douglas Adams, and Liam Neeson are born New York Yankees win the World Series Detroit Lions win the NFL championship Detroit Red Wings win the Stanley Cup Charlotte's Web by E.B. White is published |
Friday, December 10, 2004
You are a mixed green salad.
You took this quiz by mistake. You don't drink
coffee. You don't even know what it smells
like. You should not be allowed in coffee's
presence, for you would profane its mysteries.
You believe in UFOs and everything that you
hear on TV. You are shifty-eyed and
untrustworthy, and you are plagued by strange
dreams. You want to be on a reality TV show.
What kind of coffee are you?
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This is tooooo funny, because it is so true. Thanks, Roscoe!
Tomorrow the Sun Will Stay Out Later!
(That is, if there's any sun.)
Now we all know that here in the Northern Hemisphere the shortest day is December 21. However, something I didn't know until my good friend Sheryl told me several years ago was that sunset starts getting later on December 10 or December 11. Yep, it's true. Tonight the sunset here in mid-Michigan is at 1704. Tomorrow, 1705. Sunrise will get later at an even faster rate, but sunset coming later starts tomorrow. Makes me very happy. (Check out here for your sunrise/sunset times.)
(That is, if there's any sun.)
Now we all know that here in the Northern Hemisphere the shortest day is December 21. However, something I didn't know until my good friend Sheryl told me several years ago was that sunset starts getting later on December 10 or December 11. Yep, it's true. Tonight the sunset here in mid-Michigan is at 1704. Tomorrow, 1705. Sunrise will get later at an even faster rate, but sunset coming later starts tomorrow. Makes me very happy. (Check out here for your sunrise/sunset times.)
Thursday, December 09, 2004
And swiped from Aimee:
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Your Element Is Earth |
 You excel at planning and strategizing. You could be a champ at chess or Survivor. Well grounded, you are able to be realistic and rationalize. On the inside, you have a hard core. It's tough to phase you. You are super productive, and you are able to think anything through. Focused and super charged, your instincts are a good guide for your next step. |
Cassie-B brings up a crucial issue for people in colder climates:
Gloves . . . or mittens?
Feel free to mock us, you warm-weather folks!
So Happy It's Thursday!*
And I actually remember it's Thursday. Wow! What a deal!
Sugarplums:
No plums, just lots of sugar.
Melt a tablespoon of butter/margarine in an 8" cake pan.
Crush a cup of cereal (flaky type). Coat the cake pan with the flakes.
Layer 1 cup chocolate chips and 1/2 cup butterscotch chips over the flakes. Add nuts if you like.
Pour one can of sweetened condensed milk over the whole mess.
Lick the can.
Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
There you have it, susan!
And . . . last Thursday for Survivor. Has this one seemed a little slow to you? If you're still up with the game: time to pick your bootee.
*E. B. C.
And I actually remember it's Thursday. Wow! What a deal!
Sugarplums:
No plums, just lots of sugar.
Melt a tablespoon of butter/margarine in an 8" cake pan.
Crush a cup of cereal (flaky type). Coat the cake pan with the flakes.
Layer 1 cup chocolate chips and 1/2 cup butterscotch chips over the flakes. Add nuts if you like.
Pour one can of sweetened condensed milk over the whole mess.
Lick the can.
Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
There you have it, susan!
And . . . last Thursday for Survivor. Has this one seemed a little slow to you? If you're still up with the game: time to pick your bootee.
*E. B. C.
Wednesday, December 08, 2004
More Christmas Q&A's . . . from Kane:
Holiday Q & A
* When is the best time to open presents? One on Christmas eve, the rest Christmas Day.
* Have you been naughty or nice this year? Hmmm. It appears that the answer is: naughty.
* Real tree or imitation tree? Depends on how fast I get it put up.
* Favorite Christmas cartoon character? Frosty.
* Did you ever write Santa a letter? Yes.
* Buy any Christmas presents online? Yes.
* Save the ribbon and paper or rip right through it? Save.
* Sharing Christmas with family this year? Yes.
* Ever ride in a one horse open sleigh? No, not yet.
* Ever roast a chestnut on an open fire? Nope.
* Favorite Christmas pie? Heavenly Pie. Mom always makes it Christmas Eve.
* Favorite Christmas movie? Miracle on 34th Street.
* Favorite Christmas song? Silent Night
* People on your Christmas list; more or less than ten? More.
* Will you have a white Christmas this year? Probably.
* Do you believe in Santa Claus? Yes, Kane, there is a Santa Claus
* Who would you like to kiss under the mistletoe? Ummm. *blush*
* Who gives the best gifts? Everyone!
* Do you send Christmas cards? A few
* What color best represents Christmas? White.
* Do you own any Christmas music? Yes.
* How many Christmas parties will you attend this year? one.
* Does the postal worker get a gift this year? Oh, that's a nice idea.
* Giving a present to a pet? Yes. My sister's dog and I don't get along very well, so I bought her a picture frame. (The dog, not my sister. Sister gets basketball tickets. shhh. Don't tell.)
* Your shopping; All done, half-way done, just started, not yet started? Half-done.
Holiday Q & A
* When is the best time to open presents? One on Christmas eve, the rest Christmas Day.
* Have you been naughty or nice this year? Hmmm. It appears that the answer is: naughty.
* Real tree or imitation tree? Depends on how fast I get it put up.
* Favorite Christmas cartoon character? Frosty.
* Did you ever write Santa a letter? Yes.
* Buy any Christmas presents online? Yes.
* Save the ribbon and paper or rip right through it? Save.
* Sharing Christmas with family this year? Yes.
* Ever ride in a one horse open sleigh? No, not yet.
* Ever roast a chestnut on an open fire? Nope.
* Favorite Christmas pie? Heavenly Pie. Mom always makes it Christmas Eve.
* Favorite Christmas movie? Miracle on 34th Street.
* Favorite Christmas song? Silent Night
* People on your Christmas list; more or less than ten? More.
* Will you have a white Christmas this year? Probably.
* Do you believe in Santa Claus? Yes, Kane, there is a Santa Claus
* Who would you like to kiss under the mistletoe? Ummm. *blush*
* Who gives the best gifts? Everyone!
* Do you send Christmas cards? A few
* What color best represents Christmas? White.
* Do you own any Christmas music? Yes.
* How many Christmas parties will you attend this year? one.
* Does the postal worker get a gift this year? Oh, that's a nice idea.
* Giving a present to a pet? Yes. My sister's dog and I don't get along very well, so I bought her a picture frame. (The dog, not my sister. Sister gets basketball tickets. shhh. Don't tell.)
* Your shopping; All done, half-way done, just started, not yet started? Half-done.
From Whimsy & Dreams:
What is your earliest Christmas memory?
My earliest complete Christmas memory is at the age of six. We were living with Grandma Bea at the farm that year. Grandma Bea taught Sunday School and played the piano at the country church over at the four corners. As the oldest grandkid (and the only girl at the time) I went to the Church's Christmas Pageant with her the Sunday night before Christmas. I remember how cozy and warm and hushed the darkened church was as the Nativity story was presented. At the end of the program, Santa Claus came. In my six-year-old wisdom I thought, well, he won't have anything for me because I don't usually go to this church.
I was wrong. Midway through his calling children up for packages, my name was called. I had a package! (It was a Betsy-Wetsy doll.)
What a happy exposure to Christmas magic and Grandma magic.
What is your favorite Christmas Carol?
Silent Night
What is your favorite Christmas song?
Chestnuts Roasting By An Open Fire (That's probably not the title, is it?)
What was your favorite Christmas? They're all favorite, just different. *smile*
What was the best gift you ever received?
There have been so many "best" gifts. I've been lucky through the years. One that was so very clever was one I received from Sheryl. I had put a poster of Snoopy and Woodstock on my door. Woodstock was hanging up a tiny stocking, and Snoopy was wondering how Santa would get a pizza in that. Sheryl found a little baby stocking the size of the one in the poster, and then put a gift certificate for a pizza from Roma's in the stocking. Memorable gift, memorable pizza. (And Roma is still in business, Sheryl!)
What was the best gift you ever gave? A rug I made.
What is your favorite Christmas goodie? Sugarplums
When do you open your gifts? Stocking gifts, Christmas Eve; presents, Christmas day
What are you looking forward to the most this season? They are three-day weekends for us, which will give lots of time for hanging with family and friends.
What is your earliest Christmas memory?
My earliest complete Christmas memory is at the age of six. We were living with Grandma Bea at the farm that year. Grandma Bea taught Sunday School and played the piano at the country church over at the four corners. As the oldest grandkid (and the only girl at the time) I went to the Church's Christmas Pageant with her the Sunday night before Christmas. I remember how cozy and warm and hushed the darkened church was as the Nativity story was presented. At the end of the program, Santa Claus came. In my six-year-old wisdom I thought, well, he won't have anything for me because I don't usually go to this church.
I was wrong. Midway through his calling children up for packages, my name was called. I had a package! (It was a Betsy-Wetsy doll.)
What a happy exposure to Christmas magic and Grandma magic.
What is your favorite Christmas Carol?
Silent Night
What is your favorite Christmas song?
Chestnuts Roasting By An Open Fire (That's probably not the title, is it?)
What was your favorite Christmas? They're all favorite, just different. *smile*
What was the best gift you ever received?
There have been so many "best" gifts. I've been lucky through the years. One that was so very clever was one I received from Sheryl. I had put a poster of Snoopy and Woodstock on my door. Woodstock was hanging up a tiny stocking, and Snoopy was wondering how Santa would get a pizza in that. Sheryl found a little baby stocking the size of the one in the poster, and then put a gift certificate for a pizza from Roma's in the stocking. Memorable gift, memorable pizza. (And Roma is still in business, Sheryl!)
What was the best gift you ever gave? A rug I made.
What is your favorite Christmas goodie? Sugarplums
When do you open your gifts? Stocking gifts, Christmas Eve; presents, Christmas day
What are you looking forward to the most this season? They are three-day weekends for us, which will give lots of time for hanging with family and friends.
Tuesday, December 07, 2004
Happy Birthday, Lynn!
If you have a moment, please stop over at Lynn's place and wish the birthday girl a happy one!
If you have a moment, please stop over at Lynn's place and wish the birthday girl a happy one!
Monday, December 06, 2004
Meal
Working away at the 26things of Christmas.
So then I go take this quiz:
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Seven deadly sins
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And then, somehow, I end up at TedNugent.com.
Doncha just love the internet???
A little Monday Madness
(this week questions were supplied by other MM participants, hence the names)
1. From Briar... and Sherle... What's your favorite TV show and why? Survivor, because we've made it into this big thing at work that we talk about instead of fighting with each other.
2. From WickedSway... What's your sign? Capricorn
3. From Beth... Why is common sense so uncommon? As I lack a lot of common sense, I have no idea.
4. From Bug... What are 5 (or 10) great things about your life partner? Not applicable
5. From Elena... Why do you blog? Are you a writer at heart? Is it a passion? Or because it's en vogue? Ah, the old why blog question. I've had a form of "home page" since 1998. Sometime early 2001, someone stopped by that site and suggested I look at blogs. I did, and started up with blogger. The tools make it easy to post, and also opened up worlds of on-line communities. Why do I continue? Because it is fun and because the people I've met are so fascinating.
6. From Lady Starlight... How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? a whole dang barn if he or she has enough time
7. From tmk... Fiction or nonfiction? Yes
8. From Moody... If you were an animal, which animal would you like to be, and why? This week, a deer. Because.
(this week questions were supplied by other MM participants, hence the names)
1. From Briar... and Sherle... What's your favorite TV show and why? Survivor, because we've made it into this big thing at work that we talk about instead of fighting with each other.
2. From WickedSway... What's your sign? Capricorn
3. From Beth... Why is common sense so uncommon? As I lack a lot of common sense, I have no idea.
4. From Bug... What are 5 (or 10) great things about your life partner? Not applicable
5. From Elena... Why do you blog? Are you a writer at heart? Is it a passion? Or because it's en vogue? Ah, the old why blog question. I've had a form of "home page" since 1998. Sometime early 2001, someone stopped by that site and suggested I look at blogs. I did, and started up with blogger. The tools make it easy to post, and also opened up worlds of on-line communities. Why do I continue? Because it is fun and because the people I've met are so fascinating.
6. From Lady Starlight... How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? a whole dang barn if he or she has enough time
7. From tmk... Fiction or nonfiction? Yes
8. From Moody... If you were an animal, which animal would you like to be, and why? This week, a deer. Because.
Sunday, December 05, 2004
It seems to be the weekend for quizzes. This one courtesy of Roscoe.
You're The Giver!
by Lois Lowry
While you grew up with a sheltered childhood, you're pretty sure
everyone around you is even more sheltered. Suddenly, from out of nowhere, you were
tapped on the shoulder and transported to the real world. This made you horrified by
your prior upbringing and now you're tormented by how to reconcile these two lives.
Ultimately, the struggle comes down to that old free will issue. Choose
wisely.
Take the Book Quiz
at the Blue Pyramid.
We're up, so let's Unconsciously Mutter.
I say ... and you think ... ?
1. Delightful::oh the weather outside's
2. Impact::Crash
3. Consolation::Prize
4. Donation::Charity
5. Blue moon::Once in a
6. Grinner::Smiler
7. Smoker::Cough
8. Muse::on my shoulder
9. Tweet::Bird
10. Guitar::Gary
I say ... and you think ... ?
1. Delightful::oh the weather outside's
2. Impact::Crash
3. Consolation::Prize
4. Donation::Charity
5. Blue moon::Once in a
6. Grinner::Smiler
7. Smoker::Cough
8. Muse::on my shoulder
9. Tweet::Bird
10. Guitar::Gary
Saturday, December 04, 2004
Around the BlogWorld
Another NANO winner here! Congratulations!!!!
And another case of bad luck here. Cassie-B had an unpleasant run-in with a deer. I'm so glad she's okay.
Someone has a birthday coming up December 7th.
MandarinDesign is up for a best tech blog in the 2004 Weblog Awards. You know what to do here.
And Meryl is up for the best uh . . . .Best of the Top 100 - 250 Blogs. Vote for her here.
Great fodder for new blogs to read at the site. But we need to vote for our buddies. *smile*
Leslie Harpold is again doing her advent calendar. And Sheryl posted a link to another great Advent Calendar.
more later . . .
Another NANO winner here! Congratulations!!!!
And another case of bad luck here. Cassie-B had an unpleasant run-in with a deer. I'm so glad she's okay.
Someone has a birthday coming up December 7th.
MandarinDesign is up for a best tech blog in the 2004 Weblog Awards. You know what to do here.
And Meryl is up for the best uh . . . .Best of the Top 100 - 250 Blogs. Vote for her here.
Great fodder for new blogs to read at the site. But we need to vote for our buddies. *smile*
Leslie Harpold is again doing her advent calendar. And Sheryl posted a link to another great Advent Calendar.
more later . . .
Swiped from LDH, who is the extremely long Christmas list.
Aww...you are the plant of love! You are the
mistletoe! You are a loving, romantic person
who likes to do what is best for the one or
ones you care about mostly. You are very
affectionate and enjoy being close to people.
You believe that love brings you together,
which is a wonderful thing. You are most likely
going to have a very nice and marvelous season.
Your inventive mind could come up with anything
interesting to do. Merry Christmas =)
What Christmas Figure Are You?
brought to you by Quizilla
Aww...you are the plant of love! You are the
mistletoe! You are a loving, romantic person
who likes to do what is best for the one or
ones you care about mostly. You are very
affectionate and enjoy being close to people.
You believe that love brings you together,
which is a wonderful thing. You are most likely
going to have a very nice and marvelous season.
Your inventive mind could come up with anything
interesting to do. Merry Christmas =)
What Christmas Figure Are You?
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Go Green!
Last call for the football Go Greens, as Michigan State will not be going to a Bowl Game. The team is in Hawaii tonight (hi Kane!) and we need to do well to leave a nice momentum for next year.
Last call for the football Go Greens, as Michigan State will not be going to a Bowl Game. The team is in Hawaii tonight (hi Kane!) and we need to do well to leave a nice momentum for next year.
Friday, December 03, 2004
Okay, a little blog run here:
Beverly and susan and Sheryl are getting their decorations out for the holidays. They're inspiring!
oh, and Kat has put up a page of her November Art Every Day Project. Great work!
Bad bad luck. Someone stole Joni's car . . . and it was used in a bank robbery. Yikes!
Cindy and I are twins again:
What is your Icecream Flavour?
Find out at Go Quiz
Well, gotta go work on some projects. Later, 'gators!
Beverly and susan and Sheryl are getting their decorations out for the holidays. They're inspiring!
oh, and Kat has put up a page of her November Art Every Day Project. Great work!
Bad bad luck. Someone stole Joni's car . . . and it was used in a bank robbery. Yikes!
Cindy and I are twins again:
| Your Icecream Flavour is...Neopolitan! |
 You aren't satisfied with just one flavor. They say variety is the spice of life and this shines through in your Ice cream of choice! Just don't eat all the chocolate and leave the strawberry and vanilla behind! |
Find out at Go Quiz
Well, gotta go work on some projects. Later, 'gators!
Thursday, December 02, 2004
Sheryl says:
Here is an easy and fun time waster. Take the word SPIRIT, for the spirit of Christmas, think of a word, season related, for each letter. Let me know what you come up with.
S ugar
P resents
I nvoices
R ed
I ngenuity
T oys.
Here is an easy and fun time waster. Take the word SPIRIT, for the spirit of Christmas, think of a word, season related, for each letter. Let me know what you come up with.
S ugar
P resents
I nvoices
R ed
I ngenuity
T oys.
26 Things Christmas Hunt!
The 26Things Christmas Photographic Scavenger hunt has been posted! Roscoe found it first. I guess I've got the tree picture done *smile*.
Also swiped from Roscoe:
Blogging Degree
From Go-Quiz.com
The 26Things Christmas Photographic Scavenger hunt has been posted! Roscoe found it first. I guess I've got the tree picture done *smile*.
Also swiped from Roscoe:
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Blogging Degree
From Go-Quiz.com
Wednesday, December 01, 2004
Random Thoughts.
The inventory has been counted. Whew. It really wasn't so bad. We have our crew of installers come in and do most of the counting of the pieces and parts. I count fireplaces/fireplace components. I just quietly go about my business, but I can hear different groups working and talking and it's interesting to observe the guys on their turf as opposed to office turf.
It's snowing. My boots are in the car. Typical Shirl.
Susan on the other-side-of-the-world has a new banner, with ladybugs. I'm jealous.
And Susan at E.B.C. . . . your Duke boys beat my Greenies again. *sigh* Congratulations!
The inventory has been counted. Whew. It really wasn't so bad. We have our crew of installers come in and do most of the counting of the pieces and parts. I count fireplaces/fireplace components. I just quietly go about my business, but I can hear different groups working and talking and it's interesting to observe the guys on their turf as opposed to office turf.
It's snowing. My boots are in the car. Typical Shirl.
Susan on the other-side-of-the-world has a new banner, with ladybugs. I'm jealous.
And Susan at E.B.C. . . . your Duke boys beat my Greenies again. *sigh* Congratulations!
Art Every Day.
Please stop by at Kat's to see her Art Every Day for November. I don't know how she did it, making new art a day, but it sure did lighten my November to go visit her pages.
Please stop by at Kat's to see her Art Every Day for November. I don't know how she did it, making new art a day, but it sure did lighten my November to go visit her pages.
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