Another Creative Outlet.
Here is Haiku Blog. A photo is posted, and haikus may be submitted. I'm really big on haiku right now, as it was one of the challenges during our Firefly Day. Now remember, 5-7-5. Link via Tales of a Kitchen Witch. Still chicken to do this one, too, but at least I'll be able to find it again when I'm feeling brave.
Friday, June 28, 2002
Around the blogosphere.
Eve had a good week, Lynn has a new kitty, and Jeeem is too busy to come out and play. Meryl's pledges have hit$1624 $1750 . Cold Marble is on vacation: I bet the pictures will be super! Bobbi's cat has come home (and she has a wonderful new toy), and Ava's computer is back up and running again (except for the sound card). Scott is no longer throwing SQL errors, and Mike stays the course. And me, well...I'm very thankful it is Friday.
Eve had a good week, Lynn has a new kitty, and Jeeem is too busy to come out and play. Meryl's pledges have hit
Thursday, June 27, 2002
Okay, Blogathon 2002 is coming. For those who don't know, this is where bloggers can sign up to blog for charity. Other folks sponsor the bloggers, and the money goes to a charity specified by the blogger. (Must be a 'net contributable charity.) This is blog as in "24-hour" blog, with 1/2 hour postings. Last year Lynn tried it, and is considering it again. I'm thinking about it.
But this post is about someone who is signed up for Blogathon 2002, and I'd like to point you to her site. That would be Ms. Meryl, who will be blogging for Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem. An admirable charity, I thought, when I first read it, but I felt I would save my sponsoring for my own choice of charities.
That was before I got my Newsweek yesterday. The article "Code Blue In Jerusalem" brought into sharp focus the reality of what the trauma physicians are facing as they deal with the effects of the terrorist plague in Israel. The discussion of the massive internal injuries victims face, which may leave them almost unscathed on the outside but shredded within, moved me intensely.
So Meryl, here I come to pledge for you...now you'd better stock up on the caffeine, ma'am!
But this post is about someone who is signed up for Blogathon 2002, and I'd like to point you to her site. That would be Ms. Meryl, who will be blogging for Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem. An admirable charity, I thought, when I first read it, but I felt I would save my sponsoring for my own choice of charities.
That was before I got my Newsweek yesterday. The article "Code Blue In Jerusalem" brought into sharp focus the reality of what the trauma physicians are facing as they deal with the effects of the terrorist plague in Israel. The discussion of the massive internal injuries victims face, which may leave them almost unscathed on the outside but shredded within, moved me intensely.
So Meryl, here I come to pledge for you...now you'd better stock up on the caffeine, ma'am!
Want an interesting exercise in creative writing? Potkettleblack has an interesting page on contexts. Pictures are posted. You choose a picture, then write about it. I've been chicken to do it, but I've enjoyed reading what other people have written.
Wednesday, June 26, 2002
Okay, folks, direct to you from my good buddy Lynn:
The first Wednesday What?
1. WHAT comes to mind when you hear the word "annihilate"? Evilness. Pure evilness. To annihilate someone is so much worse than to kill them.
2. WHAT do you do when you see a child alone and crying? Stand by, ask questions, scout the area for the responsible adult.
3. WHAT smells, or sounds evoke pleasant memories? Oddly enough, swamp smells always remind me of my grandparent's cottage when I was a kid.
Be sure to check Lucid Dreaming for the Wednesday What each week!
The first Wednesday What?
1. WHAT comes to mind when you hear the word "annihilate"? Evilness. Pure evilness. To annihilate someone is so much worse than to kill them.
2. WHAT do you do when you see a child alone and crying? Stand by, ask questions, scout the area for the responsible adult.
3. WHAT smells, or sounds evoke pleasant memories? Oddly enough, swamp smells always remind me of my grandparent's cottage when I was a kid.
Be sure to check Lucid Dreaming for the Wednesday What each week!
Tuesday, June 25, 2002
Decisions, decisions.
Montana is coming up in August, but, DANG, I wish Amtrak wasn't so iffy right now. We usually take AMTRAK from Chicago to East Glacier. Will it still be available in August, do you think? Glacier National Park was developed by James J. Hill, train baron of the Burlington Northern. Training in is the traditional way to get to the park, but I guess all good traditions come to an end. *sigh*.
In related news, they're still clearing the Going-to-the-Sun Road. If we had gone this month, as originally planned, we would be looking at piles of snow.
Montana is coming up in August, but, DANG, I wish Amtrak wasn't so iffy right now. We usually take AMTRAK from Chicago to East Glacier. Will it still be available in August, do you think? Glacier National Park was developed by James J. Hill, train baron of the Burlington Northern. Training in is the traditional way to get to the park, but I guess all good traditions come to an end. *sigh*.
In related news, they're still clearing the Going-to-the-Sun Road. If we had gone this month, as originally planned, we would be looking at piles of snow.
Last Tuesday of the Month.
This is our "charity" day at work. For the last three months we've paid to wear slippers on this day and have brought baked goods to sell to the installers. Today we wore funky headgear instead. Jane won the prize...she had a halo, and of course we all had to rib her about the appropriateness of that! We collected 63.70 today, which brings our total up to 137.10. This round of collections goes to the Council Against Domestic Assault. Next month our collection starts toward the United Cerebral Palsy Association.
What fun. And it is about to storm.
This is our "charity" day at work. For the last three months we've paid to wear slippers on this day and have brought baked goods to sell to the installers. Today we wore funky headgear instead. Jane won the prize...she had a halo, and of course we all had to rib her about the appropriateness of that! We collected 63.70 today, which brings our total up to 137.10. This round of collections goes to the Council Against Domestic Assault. Next month our collection starts toward the United Cerebral Palsy Association.
What fun. And it is about to storm.
Monday, June 24, 2002
Monday Mission 2.25 via PromoGuy.net
1. Do you wear glasses/contact lenses? If so would you consider going through Lasik surgery? (Or if you already have, please tell us about it) I wear glasses, and am considering the Lasik surgery. My brother had it, and really liked the results. The eye doctor says they can't correct me back to perfect, but it's nice to know they can clear things up a bit if I wish.
2. Did you ever have to wear braces? How are your teeth? (any cavities, any pulled teeth, root canals, etc.) Waah. Yes, yes, yes, yes, I think some of us are just blessed with nasty teeth. I had one that had a filling, then had a root canal and a crown, then the roots broke and I just had it extracted last Monday. WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
3. What (if any) recent movies have moved you emotionally? Which one and how so? The Sum of All Fears, because we are such a good, big-hearted, open society...and that makes us hateable and vulnerable. I know, I know, we're not perfect, but geeeez...we try to be so accepting.
4. I visited my dear Mema in the managed care facility Sunday and while she is doing well, I was sad for her. Living out your final days/years someplace like that seems so lonely to me. Would you rather live the remainder of your golden years in a rest home, or pass away before it came to that? Whatever the Good Lord decides. I just hope to have courage and grace to carry it off either way.
5. Sometimes, but not nearly often enough, I will just stop and marvel at the amazing planet on which we live. The eco-system, life and death, nature, the perfect balance that keeps us alive, the universe, it can all be mind-boggling if you let your mind get carried away. What natural creation or phenomenon just flat-out leaves you with a sense of wonder? Appekunny Trail, Glacier National Park. I think God stood there to create the earth.
6. Have you ever been in a fist fight or a situation where you had to get physically violent with someone else? How did that come about? Any consequences? No, but I'm thinking about it *grin*. Could do wonders for my image.
7. Many times I look back in hindsight and think of how I should have handled a situation. Are there any recent happenings that you wish you would have handled differently? What happened and what do you wish you'd done? Two different occasions where I SHOULD HAVE SAID YES!!!! Dang
BONUS: How far away can you go, and still be dancing with me?
as far as i can sense the beat of your heart.
1. Do you wear glasses/contact lenses? If so would you consider going through Lasik surgery? (Or if you already have, please tell us about it) I wear glasses, and am considering the Lasik surgery. My brother had it, and really liked the results. The eye doctor says they can't correct me back to perfect, but it's nice to know they can clear things up a bit if I wish.
2. Did you ever have to wear braces? How are your teeth? (any cavities, any pulled teeth, root canals, etc.) Waah. Yes, yes, yes, yes, I think some of us are just blessed with nasty teeth. I had one that had a filling, then had a root canal and a crown, then the roots broke and I just had it extracted last Monday. WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
3. What (if any) recent movies have moved you emotionally? Which one and how so? The Sum of All Fears, because we are such a good, big-hearted, open society...and that makes us hateable and vulnerable. I know, I know, we're not perfect, but geeeez...we try to be so accepting.
4. I visited my dear Mema in the managed care facility Sunday and while she is doing well, I was sad for her. Living out your final days/years someplace like that seems so lonely to me. Would you rather live the remainder of your golden years in a rest home, or pass away before it came to that? Whatever the Good Lord decides. I just hope to have courage and grace to carry it off either way.
5. Sometimes, but not nearly often enough, I will just stop and marvel at the amazing planet on which we live. The eco-system, life and death, nature, the perfect balance that keeps us alive, the universe, it can all be mind-boggling if you let your mind get carried away. What natural creation or phenomenon just flat-out leaves you with a sense of wonder? Appekunny Trail, Glacier National Park. I think God stood there to create the earth.
6. Have you ever been in a fist fight or a situation where you had to get physically violent with someone else? How did that come about? Any consequences? No, but I'm thinking about it *grin*. Could do wonders for my image.
7. Many times I look back in hindsight and think of how I should have handled a situation. Are there any recent happenings that you wish you would have handled differently? What happened and what do you wish you'd done? Two different occasions where I SHOULD HAVE SAID YES!!!! Dang
BONUS: How far away can you go, and still be dancing with me?
as far as i can sense the beat of your heart.
They are here. The fireflies are lighting up.
There might be a problem, though. Supposedly the boy fireflies fly high, the girls low. I only see low flying bugs. Hmmmm.
New high on PacMan....18,020.
Ummm. Saw Minority Report this weekend. I wasn't impressed, but I'm not a Spielberg or Cruise fan. I did think the robot spiders were mighty cute.
There might be a problem, though. Supposedly the boy fireflies fly high, the girls low. I only see low flying bugs. Hmmmm.
New high on PacMan....18,020.
Ummm. Saw Minority Report this weekend. I wasn't impressed, but I'm not a Spielberg or Cruise fan. I did think the robot spiders were mighty cute.
Sunday, June 23, 2002
Saturday, June 22, 2002
After all the talk about identity on certain sites, anonymous tickled me.
HelenJane does haiku.
Gary Turner is wayyy too funny. Go vote, please...and keep USA on top! All in fun folks! All in fun.
Update at noon:
Lucky lucky morning. I haven't had to fight anyone for the laundry room.
I'm heading to a High School open house this afternoon. I read somewhere that the HS open house trend is a regional thing. Are they important where YOU live?
HelenJane does haiku.
Gary Turner is wayyy too funny. Go vote, please...and keep USA on top! All in fun folks! All in fun.
Update at noon:
Lucky lucky morning. I haven't had to fight anyone for the laundry room.
I'm heading to a High School open house this afternoon. I read somewhere that the HS open house trend is a regional thing. Are they important where YOU live?
Thursday, June 20, 2002
Wednesday, June 19, 2002
HmMmMm.
Twenty-five Eligible Bachelors. ewwww. I can't believe who #1 is. Link via 40 something, which looks interesting.
Twenty-five Eligible Bachelors. ewwww. I can't believe who #1 is. Link via 40 something, which looks interesting.
Firefly Day Report.
The Second Annual Firefly Day was a rousing success except for the lack of um...fireflies. We never let details like that stop us from having fun.
Firefly Day is a gathering of the cousins (my nieces and nephews) and the sibs (my brothers and sister). It consists of games: this year there was a scavenger hunt, two relay races with tasks ala Survivor to perform, and a trivia contest.
The games were followed by an "Owwee" meal. This consists of scads of finger food, combined however anyone wishes.
Sparklers had to stand in for the fireflies. My mother's home has a deep backyard. The kids decided they would scare themselves silly. They lit sparklers, ran to the back of the lot and waited for the sparklers to go out. They would then stand in the dark until someone started screaming, and then they would all run up to the house, where we were watching. Fortunately, no one called the police.
One of the tasks in the relay was to write haiku. Here is one stellar example:
My head feels funny
My stomach is acting strange
Oh no I threw up.
The Second Annual Firefly Day was a rousing success except for the lack of um...fireflies. We never let details like that stop us from having fun.
Firefly Day is a gathering of the cousins (my nieces and nephews) and the sibs (my brothers and sister). It consists of games: this year there was a scavenger hunt, two relay races with tasks ala Survivor to perform, and a trivia contest.
The games were followed by an "Owwee" meal. This consists of scads of finger food, combined however anyone wishes.
Sparklers had to stand in for the fireflies. My mother's home has a deep backyard. The kids decided they would scare themselves silly. They lit sparklers, ran to the back of the lot and waited for the sparklers to go out. They would then stand in the dark until someone started screaming, and then they would all run up to the house, where we were watching. Fortunately, no one called the police.
One of the tasks in the relay was to write haiku. Here is one stellar example:
My head feels funny
My stomach is acting strange
Oh no I threw up.
Tuesday, June 18, 2002
Blogathon is returning. July 27. You have been warned *grin*.
Basic RSS.
Blog.elements.again. Must check out.
Basic RSS.
Blog.elements.again. Must check out.
Identity and Blogs.
Oh drat. I have to disagree with Mike Sanders. In "Blogging Identity Fallacies" he says:
I think we are making a big mistake by attaching identity to blogs. A glimpse of our feelings on certain subjects, yes. A way to meet new people, definitely. A medium for self-expression, granted. But attaching identity to a blog is a big mistake for both the blogger and the blog reader.
Sorry, Mike, but I'm always attaching identities to blogs. I think the written word gives us a window into what is important to a person, shows us how they treat other people, and provides us with a whole different set of cues than we would receive when meeting people face to face. As an example, I think Mike is a kind, considerate person, earnest, single-minded, totally devoted to his family. He's always presented a very egalitarian yes, I do like that word viewpoint. And there is no chance anyone would mistake how he feels about Israel.
And Mike, if you read this, I get even worse. If there are no pictures of people on their site, I match them with a certain celeb style/look. Among your group, you would be a brown-haired Robert Redford, Golby would be a John Saxon type (well, that was my original thought, but Jack Nicholson would work), Burningbird would be Shelley Long (now maybe that's part the name), Emptybottle would be Howdy-Doody, and Meryl...well, gosh, hadn't thought of a match-up for Meryl, but mebbe...oh, she'd look the way I imagined Jo in Little Women to look. See how silly we get out here in the midwest? It's the long winters.
Oh drat. I have to disagree with Mike Sanders. In "Blogging Identity Fallacies" he says:
I think we are making a big mistake by attaching identity to blogs. A glimpse of our feelings on certain subjects, yes. A way to meet new people, definitely. A medium for self-expression, granted. But attaching identity to a blog is a big mistake for both the blogger and the blog reader.
Sorry, Mike, but I'm always attaching identities to blogs. I think the written word gives us a window into what is important to a person, shows us how they treat other people, and provides us with a whole different set of cues than we would receive when meeting people face to face. As an example, I think Mike is a kind, considerate person, earnest, single-minded, totally devoted to his family. He's always presented a very egalitarian yes, I do like that word viewpoint. And there is no chance anyone would mistake how he feels about Israel.
And Mike, if you read this, I get even worse. If there are no pictures of people on their site, I match them with a certain celeb style/look. Among your group, you would be a brown-haired Robert Redford, Golby would be a John Saxon type (well, that was my original thought, but Jack Nicholson would work), Burningbird would be Shelley Long (now maybe that's part the name), Emptybottle would be Howdy-Doody, and Meryl...well, gosh, hadn't thought of a match-up for Meryl, but mebbe...oh, she'd look the way I imagined Jo in Little Women to look. See how silly we get out here in the midwest? It's the long winters.
Apparently I am not the only leftover Pac-man addict in the world. Daypop Top 40 includes this. Ah, the memories.
Monday, June 17, 2002
Lynn and I are leading parallel lives at the moment. We're both 50's people, we both had cranky days on Friday, and we both are in the process of tooth extractions! Mine was this afternoon, I'm home now and doing fine. Hers is tomorrow...stop over and wish her luck!
She's got the Monday Mission up...beat me again. Here comes mine.
Monday Mission 2.24 via PromoGuy.net
1. What does Father's Day mean to you personally? My father passed away 20 years ago, so it is a time of remembrance.
2. Was there a Father, or a Father Figure in your life as you grew up? Oh yes, the very best of Fathers, a real Dad type. He turned down more lucrative jobs so that he could spend more time with his family. He was at every football game, every concert, every baseball, he was the supreme chaffeur. My second brother had cerebral palsy. Many times a handicapped child will be too much of a burden for a father, and he will split or withdraw. Not my dad. He just told Jeff, "you can do anything anyone else can do, you just might have to do it a little differently or at a different pace". We took family vacations, and Jeff was always right there in the middle of them, riding on my father's back when we had to cover distances. Riding on his back until he got too tall (Dad was only 5-6") and then my next brother took over totin' duties.
When my father passed away, his funeral was the largest that funeral home had ever held. They had to have a police escort for the funeral procession. Pretty good stuff for a "family man".
3. a) If you are a parent, is the father of your child(ren) involved on a daily basis? Is that even important?
or if you do not have children
b) Would you like to become a parent? Would you be good at raising your own children?
Probably my greatest regret, that I did not become a parent. I would not have been very good though...and I am a perfectly WONDERFUL aunt owwee.
4. With Rosie, Callista, Jodie and Camryn all raising children without Fathers, Hollywood seems to be sending a message that children do not need male role models. Do you agree? Are these "stars" sending a good message to the young adults who admire them?
I believe that children (both boys and girls) need good male role models. The trouble with any message that "stars" send is that they live in such a fake world. Real world is a whollllle lotta heapa different.
5. Do you think the absence of a loving, caring father in the life of a child could have any influence on their sexual preferences when the child grows up? Doubt if it would affect sexual preference, but has to be detrimental to relationships.
6. Was there ever a time when your father became "uncool." Or maybe embarrassed you? Oh sure, that's part of their job.
7. Are you ever too old to kiss your Dad? Nope...Wish I could give his ol' cheek a smooch right now.
BONUS: When you coming home, dad? awww.
She's got the Monday Mission up...beat me again. Here comes mine.
Monday Mission 2.24 via PromoGuy.net
1. What does Father's Day mean to you personally? My father passed away 20 years ago, so it is a time of remembrance.
2. Was there a Father, or a Father Figure in your life as you grew up? Oh yes, the very best of Fathers, a real Dad type. He turned down more lucrative jobs so that he could spend more time with his family. He was at every football game, every concert, every baseball, he was the supreme chaffeur. My second brother had cerebral palsy. Many times a handicapped child will be too much of a burden for a father, and he will split or withdraw. Not my dad. He just told Jeff, "you can do anything anyone else can do, you just might have to do it a little differently or at a different pace". We took family vacations, and Jeff was always right there in the middle of them, riding on my father's back when we had to cover distances. Riding on his back until he got too tall (Dad was only 5-6") and then my next brother took over totin' duties.
When my father passed away, his funeral was the largest that funeral home had ever held. They had to have a police escort for the funeral procession. Pretty good stuff for a "family man".
3. a) If you are a parent, is the father of your child(ren) involved on a daily basis? Is that even important?
or if you do not have children
b) Would you like to become a parent? Would you be good at raising your own children?
Probably my greatest regret, that I did not become a parent. I would not have been very good though...and I am a perfectly WONDERFUL aunt owwee.
4. With Rosie, Callista, Jodie and Camryn all raising children without Fathers, Hollywood seems to be sending a message that children do not need male role models. Do you agree? Are these "stars" sending a good message to the young adults who admire them?
I believe that children (both boys and girls) need good male role models. The trouble with any message that "stars" send is that they live in such a fake world. Real world is a whollllle lotta heapa different.
5. Do you think the absence of a loving, caring father in the life of a child could have any influence on their sexual preferences when the child grows up? Doubt if it would affect sexual preference, but has to be detrimental to relationships.
6. Was there ever a time when your father became "uncool." Or maybe embarrassed you? Oh sure, that's part of their job.
7. Are you ever too old to kiss your Dad? Nope...Wish I could give his ol' cheek a smooch right now.
BONUS: When you coming home, dad? awww.
Saturday, June 15, 2002
Just surfing around picking up a few more questions for the trivia contest later tonight in the "Firefly Dinner". We have rain, so who knows what we'll see...but we're an adaptable bunch.
Did you know that the female firefly sits in the grass, and the male is the one flying around? The male has a different signal than the female firefly (that sounds familiar). There is an Asian firefly that beats in sync with other fireflies in the area. Links from here.
Also, did you know that Britney Spears' mom is Lynne and Christina Aguilera's is Shelly? Me neither. We have to find trivia questions that will appeal to all ages *grin*.
The lighting agent in fireflies, luciferin, can be used to detect bacteria. It is used in medical work, and NASA is even considering using it to detect for life on other planets.
Did you know that the female firefly sits in the grass, and the male is the one flying around? The male has a different signal than the female firefly (that sounds familiar). There is an Asian firefly that beats in sync with other fireflies in the area. Links from here.
Also, did you know that Britney Spears' mom is Lynne and Christina Aguilera's is Shelly? Me neither. We have to find trivia questions that will appeal to all ages *grin*.
The lighting agent in fireflies, luciferin, can be used to detect bacteria. It is used in medical work, and NASA is even considering using it to detect for life on other planets.
Friday, June 14, 2002
Last night was perfect. It was my brother's daughters' dance recital.
When I was young we didn't have the money for dance or gymnastics, and so I grew up a with a bit of a chip on my shoulder about the "cheerleader/dance/gymnastic" crowd. That chip is gone now. My nieces are great kids and of course I'm absolutely NOT biased and dance has given them great poise. And seeing Hann with toe shoes, with a beautiful end-of-dance lift...she's not a little girl any more. *sigh*
When I was young we didn't have the money for dance or gymnastics, and so I grew up a with a bit of a chip on my shoulder about the "cheerleader/dance/gymnastic" crowd. That chip is gone now. My nieces are great kids and of course I'm absolutely NOT biased and dance has given them great poise. And seeing Hann with toe shoes, with a beautiful end-of-dance lift...she's not a little girl any more. *sigh*
Thursday, June 13, 2002
A special edition of the Thursday Threesome.
Special Edition: CLUE
The Answer: Miss Scarlett in the Library with the Lead Pipe.
Onesome. Miss Scarlett, what makes your face turn red? When someone infers I'm stupid.
Twosome. The Library. What books are a must in your opinion for a personal library? Chronicles of Narnia, Dummies Books
Threesome. The Lead Pipe. Ever have a plumbing related woe? Tell us all about it... Let's just say...I learned how to make a plunger work.
Doing these at work 'cause I'm in a major bad mood.
Special Edition: CLUE
The Answer: Miss Scarlett in the Library with the Lead Pipe.
Onesome. Miss Scarlett, what makes your face turn red? When someone infers I'm stupid.
Twosome. The Library. What books are a must in your opinion for a personal library? Chronicles of Narnia, Dummies Books
Threesome. The Lead Pipe. Ever have a plumbing related woe? Tell us all about it... Let's just say...I learned how to make a plunger work.
Doing these at work 'cause I'm in a major bad mood.
Wednesday, June 12, 2002
Fireflies?
As I mentioned, Saturday is our Second Annual Firefly day. Trouble is, will the fireflies be out?
Usually I've seen them the night of the nieces' ballet recital. It makes me smile to see the sweet brief dance of their lights the same night as the children dance across the stage. The recital is tomorrow. Our weather has been weird this spring: will they or will they not show?
Jeeem writes of his childhood introduction to fireflies at the age twenty-nine or thirty. Jeeem, have I mentioned that one of the things I like about you is your agelessness?
As I mentioned, Saturday is our Second Annual Firefly day. Trouble is, will the fireflies be out?
Usually I've seen them the night of the nieces' ballet recital. It makes me smile to see the sweet brief dance of their lights the same night as the children dance across the stage. The recital is tomorrow. Our weather has been weird this spring: will they or will they not show?
Jeeem writes of his childhood introduction to fireflies at the age twenty-nine or thirty. Jeeem, have I mentioned that one of the things I like about you is your agelessness?
A week ago in the Monday Mission the question came up about conserving water. This is a site dedicated to saving water. Interesting reading.
Wow!
We had originally planned to go to Montana / Glacier National Park next week. They haven't busted through the big snowdrifts on the Going To The Sun Road...so it is a good thing we're going in August.
We had originally planned to go to Montana / Glacier National Park next week. They haven't busted through the big snowdrifts on the Going To The Sun Road...so it is a good thing we're going in August.
That was WEIRD!
I stopped at the local QD last night on the way home. I needed to use the ATM and get some milk. Two other people were in line for the machine. The person right ahead of me was...A MAN IN A DRESS!!! I've never seen such a thing at 6:00 p.m. in the middle of a QD (24 hour convenience store). He was tall, looked like a messed-up Nick Nolte, had on a white sweater thingee with a little black skirt, pantihose, and low heels. His legs were pretty good (WAY better than mine) but the outfit clashed with his tattoo. I've just never seen such a thing!
I stopped at the local QD last night on the way home. I needed to use the ATM and get some milk. Two other people were in line for the machine. The person right ahead of me was...A MAN IN A DRESS!!! I've never seen such a thing at 6:00 p.m. in the middle of a QD (24 hour convenience store). He was tall, looked like a messed-up Nick Nolte, had on a white sweater thingee with a little black skirt, pantihose, and low heels. His legs were pretty good (WAY better than mine) but the outfit clashed with his tattoo. I've just never seen such a thing!
Tuesday, June 11, 2002
Hey there! Can we talk about hot days at heating & air conditioning companies? It has been nutsy up here, and we haven't even had a ninety degree day yet. SHEESH!!!
Now 90 would seem like nothing to someone from the south, but up here...well, as humid as it gets, it is NOT a pretty sight. We have a game at work to guess the first 90 degree day, 'cause it makes our phones ring off the hook. They've been doing a pretty good job at 88, but just you wait! oh, no, wait...just ME wait.
Now 90 would seem like nothing to someone from the south, but up here...well, as humid as it gets, it is NOT a pretty sight. We have a game at work to guess the first 90 degree day, 'cause it makes our phones ring off the hook. They've been doing a pretty good job at 88, but just you wait! oh, no, wait...just ME wait.
Monday, June 10, 2002
PromoGuy.net presents Monday Mission 2.23
1. Do you have a side of the bed on which you prefer to sleep? Do you sleep on that side even when traveling or does it matter? Usually the left, but when traveling the side closest to the bathroom.
2. What is your favorite "Theme Park?" How come and when was the last time you were there? EPCOT center. Haven't been there in ages, and it might not be the same now...I understand that there are French waitresses as well as waiters in the France exhibit.
3. What is your most and least favorite thing about staying in hotels? Most favorite...room service. Least favorite...noises that I can't identify.
4. Did you ever take family vacations that required looooooong car rides? Were siblings involved ("Stop touching me! Don't cross this line!)? Were the trips just unbearable or did you make up some "car ride games" to pass the time? oh yeah, as a kid that was how we got to see Yellowstone and Washington D.C. and other points. Throw all of us in the car (that would be eight counting Mom and Dad) and away we'd go. My favorite vacation picture is of our old green station wagon, three seated in front, four seated in mid, and Boo-boo riding on top of the camping gear in back, with the red ice chest strapped on to the top of the car. *sigh...now THOSE were the good old days**
5. With all the drilled peep-holes and spy-cams we hear about on the news, have you ever felt self-conscious about taking off your clothes in a hotel bathroom? Has wondering if someone was on the other side of that mirror on the wall above the dresser made you think twice about "gettin' busy?" Um, nope. I must be a bit of a show-off.
6. Describe the most romantic vacation you have ever taken or if that does not apply ;) (), tell me about the worst vacation you have ever taken. Most romantic...that would be the weekend at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island.
7. (continued) After a full tummy and four days of sleep, I'd say I've never felt better. Since it is nearly noon, how about you come over and we'll hang out on the deck. I have a pool, hot tub and lotsa eats and drink. But feel free to bring whatever else you think we need! How should we spend this fine afternoon at the pool? Listening to classical music and showtunes from the Rodgers & Hammerstein period; talking about anything and everything under the sun; jumping in the pool when we need to cool off; being silent and not worrying.
BONUS: Have you got it, do you get it, if so, how often? Yes, yes, and not often enough.
1. Do you have a side of the bed on which you prefer to sleep? Do you sleep on that side even when traveling or does it matter? Usually the left, but when traveling the side closest to the bathroom.
2. What is your favorite "Theme Park?" How come and when was the last time you were there? EPCOT center. Haven't been there in ages, and it might not be the same now...I understand that there are French waitresses as well as waiters in the France exhibit.
3. What is your most and least favorite thing about staying in hotels? Most favorite...room service. Least favorite...noises that I can't identify.
4. Did you ever take family vacations that required looooooong car rides? Were siblings involved ("Stop touching me! Don't cross this line!)? Were the trips just unbearable or did you make up some "car ride games" to pass the time? oh yeah, as a kid that was how we got to see Yellowstone and Washington D.C. and other points. Throw all of us in the car (that would be eight counting Mom and Dad) and away we'd go. My favorite vacation picture is of our old green station wagon, three seated in front, four seated in mid, and Boo-boo riding on top of the camping gear in back, with the red ice chest strapped on to the top of the car. *sigh...now THOSE were the good old days**
5. With all the drilled peep-holes and spy-cams we hear about on the news, have you ever felt self-conscious about taking off your clothes in a hotel bathroom? Has wondering if someone was on the other side of that mirror on the wall above the dresser made you think twice about "gettin' busy?" Um, nope. I must be a bit of a show-off.
6. Describe the most romantic vacation you have ever taken or if that does not apply ;) (), tell me about the worst vacation you have ever taken. Most romantic...that would be the weekend at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island.
7. (continued) After a full tummy and four days of sleep, I'd say I've never felt better. Since it is nearly noon, how about you come over and we'll hang out on the deck. I have a pool, hot tub and lotsa eats and drink. But feel free to bring whatever else you think we need! How should we spend this fine afternoon at the pool? Listening to classical music and showtunes from the Rodgers & Hammerstein period; talking about anything and everything under the sun; jumping in the pool when we need to cool off; being silent and not worrying.
BONUS: Have you got it, do you get it, if so, how often? Yes, yes, and not often enough.
Sunday, June 09, 2002
My Bloginality is INTP!!!
Interesting. For years it has been INFP. Changes are afoot perhaps, or was it the brevity of the test?
Link from Dervala.
Interesting. For years it has been INFP. Changes are afoot perhaps, or was it the brevity of the test?
Link from Dervala.
Saturday, June 08, 2002
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood.
I made it to the matinee today. GREAT movie! Some of the comments on IMDB compared it less than favorably to movies such as Fried Green Tomatoes or Steel Magnolias: I found it better than those two movies as it didn't use the hanky-wringer of someone dying to elicit emotion. Living is so much harder to do.
Ellen Burstyn is simply amazing. She's 69, and she looks more beautiful in this movie then she did back in 1974's Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore. Come to think of it, that's the movie I would use as a comparison piece. Always did love Kris Kristofferson in that movie...been looking for someone like him for a long time.
I made it to the matinee today. GREAT movie! Some of the comments on IMDB compared it less than favorably to movies such as Fried Green Tomatoes or Steel Magnolias: I found it better than those two movies as it didn't use the hanky-wringer of someone dying to elicit emotion. Living is so much harder to do.
Ellen Burstyn is simply amazing. She's 69, and she looks more beautiful in this movie then she did back in 1974's Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore. Come to think of it, that's the movie I would use as a comparison piece. Always did love Kris Kristofferson in that movie...been looking for someone like him for a long time.
Testing. Ok, Pro-1 is publishing again now.
Yesterday was one of those days. One of our employees had a 40-year-old son who had succumbed after a long battle with juvenile diabetes. Lynn and I had to represent the company at the funeral. It was so sad. His mom and dad had invested so much into trying to get him back on his feet: the father had even been trying to give him his kidney, despite the fact that he had had a stroke and heart attack himself. But it was not to be.
I got back from the funeral in time to join up with the posse at the Chili Cook-Off down at the Riverside. Woohee! We got into it, and mouths were soon aburning.
Unfortunately, we forgot to watch the time, so we missed Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood. The later showing was sold out already, too, so we ended up seeing Bad Company. This wasn't all bad: Chris Rock is too funny! And I liked seeing the USA saved by an old white guy who can't run very fast and a hip young goofy black guy.
Yesterday was one of those days. One of our employees had a 40-year-old son who had succumbed after a long battle with juvenile diabetes. Lynn and I had to represent the company at the funeral. It was so sad. His mom and dad had invested so much into trying to get him back on his feet: the father had even been trying to give him his kidney, despite the fact that he had had a stroke and heart attack himself. But it was not to be.
I got back from the funeral in time to join up with the posse at the Chili Cook-Off down at the Riverside. Woohee! We got into it, and mouths were soon aburning.
Unfortunately, we forgot to watch the time, so we missed Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood. The later showing was sold out already, too, so we ended up seeing Bad Company. This wasn't all bad: Chris Rock is too funny! And I liked seeing the USA saved by an old white guy who can't run very fast and a hip young goofy black guy.
Friday, June 07, 2002
Uh, Jeeem? At least I've never killed a lawnmower. You get to feeling better, hear?
Oh crap. Blogger is throwing this error:
Error: Object required (server:disco). Please try again.
Ok, it's four hours later and it is still throwing that message. Drat.
AN IDEA!
Try publishing from the other pro version.
Oh crap. Blogger is throwing this error:
Error: Object required (server:disco). Please try again.
Ok, it's four hours later and it is still throwing that message. Drat.
AN IDEA!
Try publishing from the other pro version.
Thursday, June 06, 2002
How old would you be if you didn't know how old you are?
This phrase keeps popping up. I had it posted on my office door three weeks ago. Two weeks ago my brother quoted it at a picnic. And just now I found Cold Marble pointing to it here.
Answer for me: most days, in my early 40's. When I'm playing with the nieces and nephews, about 15. When I've sat too long, 85. How old would YOU be if you didn't know how old you are?
This phrase keeps popping up. I had it posted on my office door three weeks ago. Two weeks ago my brother quoted it at a picnic. And just now I found Cold Marble pointing to it here.
Answer for me: most days, in my early 40's. When I'm playing with the nieces and nephews, about 15. When I've sat too long, 85. How old would YOU be if you didn't know how old you are?
Depth of Field.
I know, a photographic term. But it seems I've lived my life with a rather shallow depth of field, and now, in my fiftieth year, I'm learning to focus in a different manner.
I know, a photographic term. But it seems I've lived my life with a rather shallow depth of field, and now, in my fiftieth year, I'm learning to focus in a different manner.
I was introduced to Meryl Yourish's blog through Mike Sanders blog at Keep Trying. I started reading Mike when he was a "Blog of Note" on Blogger. His posts back then were on people and the nature of blogging. Blogs of this nature aren't usually my cup of tea, but the clarity of Mike's writing and the egalitarianism he brought to his discussions hooked me.
As he says in his post of June 4, the nature of his blogging has changed, and with the change has come some fall-out from those in his community. I've been impressed with his reaction to criticism he has received, and with his ability to "keep trying" to understand different viewpoints.
As he says in his post of June 4, the nature of his blogging has changed, and with the change has come some fall-out from those in his community. I've been impressed with his reaction to criticism he has received, and with his ability to "keep trying" to understand different viewpoints.
Wednesday, June 05, 2002
I can't tell if that is you or not, Mom. Oops, it is a rotating picture. Dang. I know that building isn't you.
Tuesday, June 04, 2002
Howdy to those stopping by from Meryl's site.
Only thing is, she's a little bit wrong...she didn't owe me anything. Her writing is payment enough for any perceived favor say, did you catch the allusion to navel lint last week? That was in response to a double-dog dare. Go Girl! Meryl's heart is big and full and she shares what it is to be Jewish and concerned about the Mid-East in the twenty-first century
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The world is a small place. Turns out Meryl was in my neck of the woods back in...um...the last century. She attended the Clarion Writers Workshop at Michigan State University. So it is highly possible that our paths crossed sometime, perhaps at Jocundrys Book Store or the Pretzel Bell restaurant. I'm glad we've met on-line.
Only thing is, she's a little bit wrong...she didn't owe me anything. Her writing is payment enough for any perceived favor say, did you catch the allusion to navel lint last week? That was in response to a double-dog dare. Go Girl! Meryl's heart is big and full and she shares what it is to be Jewish and concerned about the Mid-East in the twenty-first century
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The world is a small place. Turns out Meryl was in my neck of the woods back in...um...the last century. She attended the Clarion Writers Workshop at Michigan State University. So it is highly possible that our paths crossed sometime, perhaps at Jocundrys Book Store or the Pretzel Bell restaurant. I'm glad we've met on-line.
Monday, June 03, 2002
PromoGuy's Monday Mission 2.22
1. Who or where do you go to when you need help for web-related problems? Lynn, if it is a blog thing, otherwise to Dummies Manuals I have scattered around the apartment.
2. There is a big mess of gossip going on in some Blogs out there due to revelations about a very popular Blogger. I got very caught up in reading all the links to links about it until I stopped myself realizing it was none of my buisiness. Do you ever get caught up in gossip, either speading it or listening to it? How does it make you feel? Or have you ever been the subject of gossip?
hehe...Usually I'm the subject. Just a fact of life.
3. In a relationship, when your other takes a dig at you (read: a fight), do you go for the jugular and get "in their face" or try to peacefully smooth things out and have a calm discussion?
I duck and run. What can I say?
4. A friend once told me "You can tell when someone is bored with what you are saying to them when they reply with 'That's interesting.'" And I have found this to be pretty dang true. How do you know when someone has lost interest in what you are saying? That's interesting
5. Ever get jealous of the popularity other Blogs? no, I'm not the jealous type
6. What is your favorite dirty word? (those who don't curse can pick your favorite happy word)F*ck
7. (the continuing story...) OK, we are definitely doing that again. But seeing as it is nearly 6am now, how about breakfast? Anywhere you'd like to go or should we fix our own? What do you like? Or is there something else we need to do first? We BOTH need a shower. Shall we skimp on water?
BONUS: What have I done to deserve this? Some people are just blessed, is all I can say
1. Who or where do you go to when you need help for web-related problems? Lynn, if it is a blog thing, otherwise to Dummies Manuals I have scattered around the apartment.
2. There is a big mess of gossip going on in some Blogs out there due to revelations about a very popular Blogger. I got very caught up in reading all the links to links about it until I stopped myself realizing it was none of my buisiness. Do you ever get caught up in gossip, either speading it or listening to it? How does it make you feel? Or have you ever been the subject of gossip?
hehe...Usually I'm the subject. Just a fact of life.
3. In a relationship, when your other takes a dig at you (read: a fight), do you go for the jugular and get "in their face" or try to peacefully smooth things out and have a calm discussion?
I duck and run. What can I say?
4. A friend once told me "You can tell when someone is bored with what you are saying to them when they reply with 'That's interesting.'" And I have found this to be pretty dang true. How do you know when someone has lost interest in what you are saying? That's interesting
5. Ever get jealous of the popularity other Blogs? no, I'm not the jealous type
6. What is your favorite dirty word? (those who don't curse can pick your favorite happy word)F*ck
7. (the continuing story...) OK, we are definitely doing that again. But seeing as it is nearly 6am now, how about breakfast? Anywhere you'd like to go or should we fix our own? What do you like? Or is there something else we need to do first? We BOTH need a shower. Shall we skimp on water?
BONUS: What have I done to deserve this? Some people are just blessed, is all I can say
Sunday, June 02, 2002
Evening folks!
Well, it appears that Jeeem has his next adventure planned: he's going to South Africa to meet Eve. Jim just got back from China last month...I'm not sure when the South Africa trip is planned. His archives links aren't working right now, so I'll just point you to his current page. He has a great restaurant review he and Louie ate at the same restaurant but in different towns???, the latest gossip from his burg, his lost tomato story, and of course...all about Eve! Check her blog out too!
Jeeem likes to style himself as a "rogue". He told the story of sending a fellow scout to the hospital. Well, Mr. Jeeem, even we upstanding uptight girl scout types have been known to send folks to the hospital. Yep, it is true. I was seven that summer. We were staying at Grandma's farm because Grandpa had died the previous year. A hay wagon was parked in the side year, and some of the neighbor kids and I were jumping off it. Well, I got silly and got in the way of one of the boys as he went to jump...and smack...down he went. They I don't remember who, I was only seven carted him off to the hospital, while I was sure that I had killed him, because, you see, I knew I had killed my Grandpa. mmmhmm, I was sure of it, because the week before he died I had dropped a yardstick down the grate which of course I wasn't supposed to be playing with and I dreamed that he died going to rescue the yardstick and I never did see him again, because he did die but not because of the yardstick (which was sitting by the back porch for the next dozen years) and I was only a kid so how could I know I hadn't really killed him? *oops, take a breath, Shirl* Anyway, I didn't kill the kid either, thank goodness. To this day I can remember sitting on Grandma's lap as she talked on the phone and hearing that he only had a broken arm. Talk about relief.
So anyhoo, Mr. Jeeem rogue guy...beware of stuffy stiff Girl Scouts when jumping off hay wagons.
Well, it appears that Jeeem has his next adventure planned: he's going to South Africa to meet Eve. Jim just got back from China last month...I'm not sure when the South Africa trip is planned. His archives links aren't working right now, so I'll just point you to his current page. He has a great restaurant review he and Louie ate at the same restaurant but in different towns???, the latest gossip from his burg, his lost tomato story, and of course...all about Eve! Check her blog out too!
Jeeem likes to style himself as a "rogue". He told the story of sending a fellow scout to the hospital. Well, Mr. Jeeem, even we upstanding uptight girl scout types have been known to send folks to the hospital. Yep, it is true. I was seven that summer. We were staying at Grandma's farm because Grandpa had died the previous year. A hay wagon was parked in the side year, and some of the neighbor kids and I were jumping off it. Well, I got silly and got in the way of one of the boys as he went to jump...and smack...down he went. They I don't remember who, I was only seven carted him off to the hospital, while I was sure that I had killed him, because, you see, I knew I had killed my Grandpa. mmmhmm, I was sure of it, because the week before he died I had dropped a yardstick down the grate which of course I wasn't supposed to be playing with and I dreamed that he died going to rescue the yardstick and I never did see him again, because he did die but not because of the yardstick (which was sitting by the back porch for the next dozen years) and I was only a kid so how could I know I hadn't really killed him? *oops, take a breath, Shirl* Anyway, I didn't kill the kid either, thank goodness. To this day I can remember sitting on Grandma's lap as she talked on the phone and hearing that he only had a broken arm. Talk about relief.
So anyhoo, Mr. Jeeem rogue guy...beware of stuffy stiff Girl Scouts when jumping off hay wagons.
Saturday, June 01, 2002
Happy Birthday, Lynn's Blog!
Lynn's blog at Lucid Dreaming is one-year-old today. I think I must have started reading it right after it was born...that first page looks very familiar. I was new to blogging myself, and it was great to find someone to read who was closer to my own age. (Though Lynn is by no means as old as I am *grin*.) Lynn was a great help to me when I fell a bit apart after turning fifty...I often think of her advice, and it really works. So...Happy Birthday, Lucid Dreamer!
btw, visiting Lynn's site will probably make you hungry...she's done wonders with fruits...yum!
Lynn's blog at Lucid Dreaming is one-year-old today. I think I must have started reading it right after it was born...that first page looks very familiar. I was new to blogging myself, and it was great to find someone to read who was closer to my own age. (Though Lynn is by no means as old as I am *grin*.) Lynn was a great help to me when I fell a bit apart after turning fifty...I often think of her advice, and it really works. So...Happy Birthday, Lucid Dreamer!
btw, visiting Lynn's site will probably make you hungry...she's done wonders with fruits...yum!
Friday, May 31, 2002
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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