I took my little girlies shopping today.
I noticed that they could both use some new clothes, and I love to shop for little girls, so off we went.
I let them choose, but I let them know when their wants exceeded my budget. They were done choosing clothes in about 15 minutes - but then they wanted to look at toys.
Millie found one that was on clearance for a dollar, so I told her she could have it - and I told Arilie she could find something for that same amount.
Not so easy for her. We must have looked for a couple of hours. I finally took them up to the clearance table in the front of the store. We had to compromise a bit, but we finally figured something out that they were both happy with.
I picked out an outfit for Ellie so she wouldn't feel left out, but on the way home, I got thinking about the size I got and didn't think it would fit her at all.
We got to the house, and the girls started showing their parents what they got - so I got Eliie's outfit out after all, just so she wouldn't feel slighted. As soon as she saw it, she started stripping her clothes off to try them on. Amazingly enough, they fit her perfectly.
What a great day - I'm going to have to make a tradition of this.
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Saturday, August 29, 2009
Friday, August 28, 2009
Thursday
Had a really nice visit with my sister today.
She looked so good, and acted more like herself than I've seen her in a while. I hope she's on the up-hill track.
We went out to lunch - and she was able to eat actual food. I hope she doesn't pay for that later...
I took her some books to read, but I think I came home with more than I left with. I'm excited to dive into these:
Sunday's at Tiffany's, James Patterson
Mayflower, Nathaniel Philbrick
The Wednesday Sisters, Meg Waite Clayton
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, Shaffer & Barrows
Unseen Odds, Shirly Bahlmann
I left Jenny the car to drive herself to work - that was stressful.
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She looked so good, and acted more like herself than I've seen her in a while. I hope she's on the up-hill track.
We went out to lunch - and she was able to eat actual food. I hope she doesn't pay for that later...
I took her some books to read, but I think I came home with more than I left with. I'm excited to dive into these:
Sunday's at Tiffany's, James Patterson
Mayflower, Nathaniel Philbrick
The Wednesday Sisters, Meg Waite Clayton
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, Shaffer & Barrows
Unseen Odds, Shirly Bahlmann
I left Jenny the car to drive herself to work - that was stressful.
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Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Book Review - "Pillage"
Author: Obert SkyeThis is going to be my last book review. I'm frustrated with the Summer Reading Thing website this year. They take forever to update. No one seems to be monitoring it at all. I don't think I'll even bother sending this one in.
Anyway, here's the description from the back cover:
When fifteen-year-old Beck Phillips travels by train to the secluded village of Kingsplot to live with his wealthy but estranged uncle, Beck discovers some dark family secrets. A buried basement, a forbidden wall, an old book of family history with odd references to... dragons? Beck's life is about to be changed forever in this suspenseful tale about the destructive nature of greed and the courage to make things right. Pillage is filled wtih Mr. Skye's signature humor as well as some very intense moments. including a surprising ending, that will keep readers young and old engrossed and entertained.
It's true.
This is a young adult fantacy. I'm not a young adult, and I'm not a fan of fantasy, but I still enjoyed this book immensely. Very fresh and different kind of story.
The main character talks about reading his mother's journal, and how as he learns about his family history that it begins to make more and more sense to him.
Likewise, at the head of each chapter is a "page" from the ancient book he finds later in the story. At first, those pages mean nothing at all, but as the story progresses, you begin to understand what they mean. I love how the author did that, so that you could "grow" right along with the main character. Brilliant twist!
I'm going to have to look into the other books by this author.
Rain.
No dreams today. Aren't you happy? I'm giving you a break.
Speaking of breaks - we had a doozy of a rain storm last night. A break from the dry and from the heat.
It didn't last more than an hour or two, but it thundered to beat the band - and it poured.
Long, lovely, soaking RAIN.
Maybe my lawn will last a few more weeks now.
On the other side of the coin - it's official. I'm becoming an antique.
My emails have been steadily dwindling, even my regular junk mail is giving up on me.
One of the few emails I got yesterday was a note from a company where I applied for a job.
The second time this year they have refused me.
Lately I feel like I'm becoming extinct. I've been fighting it for years, but it's inevitable. Maybe it's time to just give in and let go.
I'm tired.
*I feel as popular as Typhoid Mary.
*Stick a fork in me honey - I'm done.
*I can feel myself fossilizing as we speak.
Bleah.
...On the upside - I'm becoming a formidable presence on the High Seas. Arrgh - I have over 2 mil in ill gotten booty, a fleet of ships, me own private island, and a monkey named Jack.
My farm is the envy of all my neighbors...
...And I'm steadily rising in the ranks of the Mafia and my Sorority.
(Facebook games)
*Sigh*
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Speaking of breaks - we had a doozy of a rain storm last night. A break from the dry and from the heat.
It didn't last more than an hour or two, but it thundered to beat the band - and it poured.
Long, lovely, soaking RAIN.
Maybe my lawn will last a few more weeks now.
On the other side of the coin - it's official. I'm becoming an antique.
My emails have been steadily dwindling, even my regular junk mail is giving up on me.
One of the few emails I got yesterday was a note from a company where I applied for a job.
The second time this year they have refused me.
Lately I feel like I'm becoming extinct. I've been fighting it for years, but it's inevitable. Maybe it's time to just give in and let go.
I'm tired.
*I feel as popular as Typhoid Mary.
*Stick a fork in me honey - I'm done.
*I can feel myself fossilizing as we speak.
Bleah.
...On the upside - I'm becoming a formidable presence on the High Seas. Arrgh - I have over 2 mil in ill gotten booty, a fleet of ships, me own private island, and a monkey named Jack.
My farm is the envy of all my neighbors...
...And I'm steadily rising in the ranks of the Mafia and my Sorority.
(Facebook games)
*Sigh*
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Monday, August 24, 2009
Curiouser and Curiouser
Sorry this is turning into a dream log lately, but I'm still on a roll here.
(And no body's reading this anymore anyway, so who's to get bored but me? LOL)
...OK, now I'm talking to myself -
Moving on...
Have you ever had a continuation of a dream you had years ago?
...Yes, I have, thank you very much.
Well, would you like to hear this or not?
Sure, go ahead.
Thank you, I will.
I dreamed a long time ago that I went back to college - only I kept forgetting what classes I had and where they were, until the professor would call me in and tell me if I didn't finish the whole term's worth of work, I would fail.
Well - this was a continuation of that dream. But this time, I was rooming with a former co-worker (who was still in High School when she became my supervisor.)
She had landed herself in a play, and asked me to come with her to rehearsal, because it was late and she didn't want to walk to campus alone.
I did go, and kept getting moved from seat to seat because I was in the way of the rest of the cast.
(This was some production - it was a musical, and had everything from dancing cowboys, synchronized swimming, and, at one point I was kicked out of my seat for the fleet of army trucks that had to come through.)
My friend finally went up on stage, and when it was her turn to get up - she fell down.
Meanwhile, I was wandering the crowd from place to place, not only to stay out of the way, but to stay awake.
(As I said, it was late - and I kept falling asleep.)
I kept running into people who either knew me (who I didn't remember), or knew my husband. It was a little disconcerting to keep hearing my name called out from the crowd - all the different versions of my name that I have gone by at different times of my life.
A couple of times, I even got ogled by some tall good looking cast gents, which was just creepy. I told them - "get away from me, I'm old."
Weird.
At one point, I sat on the front row, next to the costume mistress, who just happened to be Vonda Goodwin (a friend and neighbor who I grew up with, and haven't seen in over 30 years.)
She was harried and swamped everywhere she went, with problems people were having with their costumes.
I decided to offer her my services to help with her out, but while I was thinking about it, she got up and left. I had to wander the crowd again, trying to track her down. (More weirdness)
When I finally did, she immediately took me up on my offer, and before I could say anything else, she had buried me in a pile of sacks, and disappeared again.
A work crew came in and told all the cast members to get off of the stage, because they were scheduled to work there for the night.
I thought, "good, I can finally go home and sleep." ...But no such luck - the cast just broke up into separate groups, and split off into different rooms.
I never saw my friend again - and woke up aching for lack of sleep.
What does it mean when your unconscious life is more interesting than your real one?
Hmmm - that's what I thought...
In Other News:
I had the gran-girls for an overnighter this weekend.
I saw a lot of things I liked, (and a few that I didn't) but it was good for the most part.
I can vouch for God's wisdom in giving us kids when we are young. There's no way I could keep up with that full-time now!
I rented a whole stack of videos that I thought they might like.
- Did you know Rascal Flatts is in the Hannah Montana movie? I didn't, or I would have watched it a long time ago! (Ha ha.)
I have issues with that girl (Hannah Montana/Miley Sirus), and have avoided anything having to do with her - but it actually wasn't that bad.
Who knew?
I also picked "Ballet Shoes" and the American Girl "Kit" for them. The first one is based on a children's chapter book that I heard of somewhere, so I thought Millie would like it.
She didn't.
I watched it myself later, and I could see why. It's really not a movie for kids. It's about three girls, and how they manage to live through the depression. I liked it, but it was a little "scary" for my girls.
Kit is also about the depression. I liked that one too - it was cute, but again a little mature for 4 and 7 year olds.
I didn't miss completely - I got Green Lantern, which Arilie watched at least 3 times, and Barbie meets Thumbelina which Millie did the same.
I learned one thing - I need to preview movies before I get them for the girls!
(You can't make me watch those Barbie ones though...)
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(And no body's reading this anymore anyway, so who's to get bored but me? LOL)
...OK, now I'm talking to myself -
Moving on...
Have you ever had a continuation of a dream you had years ago?
...Yes, I have, thank you very much.
Well, would you like to hear this or not?
Sure, go ahead.
Thank you, I will.
I dreamed a long time ago that I went back to college - only I kept forgetting what classes I had and where they were, until the professor would call me in and tell me if I didn't finish the whole term's worth of work, I would fail.
Well - this was a continuation of that dream. But this time, I was rooming with a former co-worker (who was still in High School when she became my supervisor.)
She had landed herself in a play, and asked me to come with her to rehearsal, because it was late and she didn't want to walk to campus alone.
I did go, and kept getting moved from seat to seat because I was in the way of the rest of the cast.
(This was some production - it was a musical, and had everything from dancing cowboys, synchronized swimming, and, at one point I was kicked out of my seat for the fleet of army trucks that had to come through.)
My friend finally went up on stage, and when it was her turn to get up - she fell down.
Meanwhile, I was wandering the crowd from place to place, not only to stay out of the way, but to stay awake.
(As I said, it was late - and I kept falling asleep.)
I kept running into people who either knew me (who I didn't remember), or knew my husband. It was a little disconcerting to keep hearing my name called out from the crowd - all the different versions of my name that I have gone by at different times of my life.
A couple of times, I even got ogled by some tall good looking cast gents, which was just creepy. I told them - "get away from me, I'm old."
Weird.
At one point, I sat on the front row, next to the costume mistress, who just happened to be Vonda Goodwin (a friend and neighbor who I grew up with, and haven't seen in over 30 years.)
She was harried and swamped everywhere she went, with problems people were having with their costumes.
I decided to offer her my services to help with her out, but while I was thinking about it, she got up and left. I had to wander the crowd again, trying to track her down. (More weirdness)
When I finally did, she immediately took me up on my offer, and before I could say anything else, she had buried me in a pile of sacks, and disappeared again.
A work crew came in and told all the cast members to get off of the stage, because they were scheduled to work there for the night.
I thought, "good, I can finally go home and sleep." ...But no such luck - the cast just broke up into separate groups, and split off into different rooms.
I never saw my friend again - and woke up aching for lack of sleep.
What does it mean when your unconscious life is more interesting than your real one?
Hmmm - that's what I thought...
In Other News:
I had the gran-girls for an overnighter this weekend.
I saw a lot of things I liked, (and a few that I didn't) but it was good for the most part.
I can vouch for God's wisdom in giving us kids when we are young. There's no way I could keep up with that full-time now!
I rented a whole stack of videos that I thought they might like.
- Did you know Rascal Flatts is in the Hannah Montana movie? I didn't, or I would have watched it a long time ago! (Ha ha.)
I have issues with that girl (Hannah Montana/Miley Sirus), and have avoided anything having to do with her - but it actually wasn't that bad.
Who knew?
I also picked "Ballet Shoes" and the American Girl "Kit" for them. The first one is based on a children's chapter book that I heard of somewhere, so I thought Millie would like it.
She didn't.
I watched it myself later, and I could see why. It's really not a movie for kids. It's about three girls, and how they manage to live through the depression. I liked it, but it was a little "scary" for my girls.
Kit is also about the depression. I liked that one too - it was cute, but again a little mature for 4 and 7 year olds.
I didn't miss completely - I got Green Lantern, which Arilie watched at least 3 times, and Barbie meets Thumbelina which Millie did the same.
I learned one thing - I need to preview movies before I get them for the girls!
(You can't make me watch those Barbie ones though...)
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Saturday, August 22, 2009
More Bizarre Dreams
It's been a really active week for dreams.
I don't know if it's the change in the air, or changes in life (school starting), but - wow.
Last night I dreamed that I was in the hospital preparing for surgery, and they took me to this abandoned wing that was reminiscent of the operating room on M*A*S*H.
I had been drugged already, and was in and out of consciousness - but when I saw where I was, it alarmed me a bit. When I asked the doctor what we were doing there, and evil grin spread over his face... I wanted to scream or run, but I was too doped up to do either.
The scary part about this dream is that it really happened (the first part) but it never occurred to me at the time to think anything sinister about it. Makes you think twice about being so trusting about medical personnel. (Like the time I went in for a test and woke up black & blue from head to toe - I swear they dropped me off the table while I was out, but nobody bothered to mention anything about it.)
From there things got a bit more bizarre.
I was at another conference, that started out as one for writers, but morphed into one for musicians and dancers as well. Let me just say - men in tights and murder plots abounded. Adam Lambert was there, and was even creepier than he was on American Idol.
Anyway - got another boring weekend gaping before me.
I've got to find a new hobby to fill the time. Shopping requires cash flow.
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I don't know if it's the change in the air, or changes in life (school starting), but - wow.
Last night I dreamed that I was in the hospital preparing for surgery, and they took me to this abandoned wing that was reminiscent of the operating room on M*A*S*H.
I had been drugged already, and was in and out of consciousness - but when I saw where I was, it alarmed me a bit. When I asked the doctor what we were doing there, and evil grin spread over his face... I wanted to scream or run, but I was too doped up to do either.
The scary part about this dream is that it really happened (the first part) but it never occurred to me at the time to think anything sinister about it. Makes you think twice about being so trusting about medical personnel. (Like the time I went in for a test and woke up black & blue from head to toe - I swear they dropped me off the table while I was out, but nobody bothered to mention anything about it.)
From there things got a bit more bizarre.
I was at another conference, that started out as one for writers, but morphed into one for musicians and dancers as well. Let me just say - men in tights and murder plots abounded. Adam Lambert was there, and was even creepier than he was on American Idol.
Anyway - got another boring weekend gaping before me.
I've got to find a new hobby to fill the time. Shopping requires cash flow.
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Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Joke of the Day
I ran across this as I was blog hopping yesterday.
I thought it was cute, and wanted to share. The person who posted it wasn't sure where it came from, so I Googled it to find the origin - But it's been posted so many times that it would take me years to track it down...
So, enjoy - and whoever wrote this to begin with - Good job!
My news is brief today.
My youngest started school today. That last and final school year for all of us. Wishing her a great year (and good grades.)
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I thought it was cute, and wanted to share. The person who posted it wasn't sure where it came from, so I Googled it to find the origin - But it's been posted so many times that it would take me years to track it down...
So, enjoy - and whoever wrote this to begin with - Good job!
Dear Tech Support:
Last year I upgraded from Boyfriend 5.0 to Husband 1.0 and noticed a slowdown in the overall performance, particularly in the flower and jewelry applications that had operated flawlessly under Boyfriend 5.0. In addition, Husband 1.0 uninstalled many other valuable programs, such as Romance 9.5 and Personal Attention 6.5, but installed undesirable programs such as NFL 5.0 and NBA 3.0. And now Conversation 8.0 no longer runs and House Cleaning 2.6 simply crashes the system. I've tried running Nagging 5.3 to fix these problems, but to no avail.
What can I do?
Signed, Desperate
Dear Desperate:
First keep in mind; Boyfriend 5.0 is an entertainment package, while Husband 1.0 is an operating system. Try entering the command
C:// I THOUGHT YOU LOVED ME
and download Tears 6.2 to install Guilt 3.0. If all works as designed, Husband 1.0 should then automatically run the applications Jewelry 2.0 and Flowers 3.5.
But remember, overuse can cause Husband 1.0 to default to Grumpy Silence 2.5, Happy Hour 7.0 or Beer 6.1. Beer 6.1 is a very bad program that will create Snoring Loudly.wav files.
Whatever you do, DO NOT install Mother-in-Law 1.0 or reinstall another Boyfriend program. These are not supported applications and will crash Husband 1.0.
In summary, Husband 1.0 is a great program, but it does have a limited memory and cannot learn new applications quickly. You might consider additional software to improve memory and
performance. I personally recommend Hot Food 3.0 and Lingerie 6.9.
Good Luck,
Joyce at Tech Support
My news is brief today.
My youngest started school today. That last and final school year for all of us. Wishing her a great year (and good grades.)
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Monday, August 17, 2009
Book Review - Methods of Madness
Author: Stephanie BlackBook Jacket Description:
It's been three years since the terrible night Emily Ramsey suffered a double tragedy - the death of her sister, and the disappearance of her fiance. She deserves another chance at happiness, and gentle, adorable Zach Sullivan is the perfect man to mend her shattered heart. But from the moment Emily opens the hand-carved box holding a glittering diamond solitaire, she's seized by an unshakable fear: She's going to lose Zach.
That's exactly what Monica, Zach's ex-girlfriend is banking on. Bitter with envy, Monica will stop at nothing to sabotage Zach and Emily's romance.
A troubling note shows up in Emily's mailbox, fanning the flames of suspicion. A bloody photograph sends her reeling. But when someone is brutally murdered, will Emily be able to escape suspicion and the possibility that she might be next?
This tale is intricately woven, and the plot spirals deeper and deeper. Emily is led to suspect everyone - even herself, as questions are brought up about her sanity.
The only problem I had with this book was that, for being a murder case, the police seemed a little blase. Other than taking every one's statements, it didn't seem like they were doing much to help. That put me a little on edge. (But maybe that was the author's intent?)
...Aside from that minor point, this is a gripping, page-turning book. I read it in one sitting, and I promise the ending will blow you away!
Congrats Stephanie, this is another winner!
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Perchance to Dream...
Such crazy dreams last night.
I dreamed about my former employer, who had re-located the store into a house.
The employees were all too busy cleaning and doing laundry to help customers.
At one point, a girl came up to the office screaming and crying. I peeked out to see what was wrong, and saw that half of her face was pretty much scraped off. She had fallen from a scaffold in the warehouse.
No one else would do anything to help, so I was fumbling with my phone trying to dial 911, and was having trouble at the other end, because I didn't know the girl's name.
I asked one of the other employees, but in the midst of all the chaos, I couldn't hear her reply.
"That's (so-and-so) can't you remember?" she screamed at me. Then I was self conscious and upset because I couldn't - I had no idea who she was.
...Then I remembered that I have been away from there for 2 years - I didn't forget, I didn't even know her!
...And so it went all night long.
I don't know what I ate before bed, but when I figure it out, I'm striking it from the menu!
My oldest flew off for Washington DC yesterday. He called to let us know he made it safely. I hope he has a wonderful experience there.
Wish I were with him.
It's been feeling very fall-ish here the last few days - especially at night. I've been loving it, and sleeping under the open window, reveling in the cool breezes.
I had to give that up though, because when I wake up and see hubby buried in quilts and curled up in a ball, it makes me feel too guilty.
(I can't believe school starts this week - it just can't be!
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I dreamed about my former employer, who had re-located the store into a house.
The employees were all too busy cleaning and doing laundry to help customers.
At one point, a girl came up to the office screaming and crying. I peeked out to see what was wrong, and saw that half of her face was pretty much scraped off. She had fallen from a scaffold in the warehouse.
No one else would do anything to help, so I was fumbling with my phone trying to dial 911, and was having trouble at the other end, because I didn't know the girl's name.
I asked one of the other employees, but in the midst of all the chaos, I couldn't hear her reply.
"That's (so-and-so) can't you remember?" she screamed at me. Then I was self conscious and upset because I couldn't - I had no idea who she was.
...Then I remembered that I have been away from there for 2 years - I didn't forget, I didn't even know her!
...And so it went all night long.
I don't know what I ate before bed, but when I figure it out, I'm striking it from the menu!
My oldest flew off for Washington DC yesterday. He called to let us know he made it safely. I hope he has a wonderful experience there.
Wish I were with him.
It's been feeling very fall-ish here the last few days - especially at night. I've been loving it, and sleeping under the open window, reveling in the cool breezes.
I had to give that up though, because when I wake up and see hubby buried in quilts and curled up in a ball, it makes me feel too guilty.
(I can't believe school starts this week - it just can't be!
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Saturday, August 15, 2009
No Rest for the Wicked
We had a good friend coming to visit yesterday, so hubby took the day off, and both of us spent the entire day cleaning up the house and the yard. (Yes, it did need that much work - and more!)
We managed to get ready in time, and had the whole family here to see him. We barbecued, and had a really nice time.
Hubby is in the guest room working again today. I don't know how he does it!
I am so exhausted, I could seriously stay in bed all day!
We've got the gran-girlies coming to sleep over tonight. (Their daddy is flying off for DC early in the AM.) I'm a little nervous about that. I'm sure the older girls will be fine, but the little one hasn't spent the night here since she was a wee one. She's one of those kids who likes to go home at night. I'm not sure how that's going to work, and still be able to get up for church by 8:30.
I guess we'll see...
(So much for the clean house!) LOL
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We managed to get ready in time, and had the whole family here to see him. We barbecued, and had a really nice time.
Hubby is in the guest room working again today. I don't know how he does it!
I am so exhausted, I could seriously stay in bed all day!
We've got the gran-girlies coming to sleep over tonight. (Their daddy is flying off for DC early in the AM.) I'm a little nervous about that. I'm sure the older girls will be fine, but the little one hasn't spent the night here since she was a wee one. She's one of those kids who likes to go home at night. I'm not sure how that's going to work, and still be able to get up for church by 8:30.
I guess we'll see...
(So much for the clean house!) LOL
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Tuesday, August 11, 2009
That's What You Get...
I decided to be lazy today, since everybody is gone again (work, friends, etc.) so, I've been slopping around in my bathrobe. Wouldn't you know it - today would be the one day someone actually comes to see me.
My dear neighbor from next door came to visit.
She was telling me about a book she was reading ("The Undaunted" - local historical fiction) and I mentioned that I want to read it too, because I had ancestors who were involved in that historical event. (Hole in the Rock)
That led to a discussion of family history, and - can you believe it? We tie in a few generations back! Her great...(x3) grandfather was a brother to mine.
That is just too cool.
I've badly neglected my family histories for the last several decades, but she has been busily working on hers. Hoping we can share some information soon.
Veggie Heaven
Just when I was complaining about not having a garden this year, and how I would normally be up to my eyeballs in squash by now, my daughter's friend showed up at the door with some over-flow from her family's garden!
Squash, cukes, radishes and cabbage...
Tender mercies from strangers.
Private Screening
Last night was fun. My son came over with a copy of his friends' new film "City of Fitness 0" and we watched it together. It was such a hoot - and fun to watch with my son's commentary from behind the scenes.
These guys are getting really good with their filming techniques. They should be ready for the film fest at Sundance soon!
Here's one of the scenes - my son is in this one. (He's the random bandito.)
Warning - violent and graphic content...in a funny sort of way...
If you want to see the whole film, it's all on youtube here: City of Fitness 0
(If that link doesn't work, copy & paste this address into your browser: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0sHRMQt3wU&NR=1)
Have fun!
I guess I should try to accomplish something today...
Where to begin???
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My dear neighbor from next door came to visit.
She was telling me about a book she was reading ("The Undaunted" - local historical fiction) and I mentioned that I want to read it too, because I had ancestors who were involved in that historical event. (Hole in the Rock)
That led to a discussion of family history, and - can you believe it? We tie in a few generations back! Her great...(x3) grandfather was a brother to mine.
That is just too cool.
I've badly neglected my family histories for the last several decades, but she has been busily working on hers. Hoping we can share some information soon.
Veggie Heaven
Just when I was complaining about not having a garden this year, and how I would normally be up to my eyeballs in squash by now, my daughter's friend showed up at the door with some over-flow from her family's garden!
Squash, cukes, radishes and cabbage...
Tender mercies from strangers.
Private Screening
Last night was fun. My son came over with a copy of his friends' new film "City of Fitness 0" and we watched it together. It was such a hoot - and fun to watch with my son's commentary from behind the scenes.
These guys are getting really good with their filming techniques. They should be ready for the film fest at Sundance soon!
Here's one of the scenes - my son is in this one. (He's the random bandito.)
Warning - violent and graphic content...in a funny sort of way...
If you want to see the whole film, it's all on youtube here: City of Fitness 0
(If that link doesn't work, copy & paste this address into your browser: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0sHRMQt3wU&NR=1)
Have fun!
I guess I should try to accomplish something today...
Where to begin???
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Saturday, August 08, 2009
Murphey Lives Here
I've been on my own this week, and I cannot believe all the things that have gone wrong around here.
*That storm that had me running around all night trying to keep everything in the yard from blowing away.
*Trying to read my new book in the dark with no power.
*Something is funky with the pond - I can't keep water in it.
*I've had problems with the plumbing all week
*The alarm system "talking" to me all night,
*The dog freaking out for no apparent reason,
*Having to take care of the neighbor girl because her babysitter left her high and dry.
*The brain-splitting headache due to lack of sleep
*The pounds I'm sure I've gained self-medicating with food.
The family will be home soon - thankfully. I could use a break from my "vacation."
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*That storm that had me running around all night trying to keep everything in the yard from blowing away.
*Trying to read my new book in the dark with no power.
*Something is funky with the pond - I can't keep water in it.
*I've had problems with the plumbing all week
*The alarm system "talking" to me all night,
*The dog freaking out for no apparent reason,
*Having to take care of the neighbor girl because her babysitter left her high and dry.
*The brain-splitting headache due to lack of sleep
*The pounds I'm sure I've gained self-medicating with food.
The family will be home soon - thankfully. I could use a break from my "vacation."
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Friday, August 07, 2009
Book Review - English Trifle
Written by Josi S. KilpackI was so excited to read this book - I loved the first book in the series (Lemon Tart)
Amazon's description:
High Crimes at High Tea Things to Do in England Visit Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, and the London Zoo Take the Jack the Ripper tour creepy! Sample authentic English scones and crumpets Discover a dead body What begins as a holiday trip for amateur sleuth and cooking aficionado Sadie Hoffmiller and her daughter, Breanna, turns into a bizarre mystery when they discover a dead body in the sitting room of an English manor. Breanna's boyfriend, Liam, is heir to both the family title and the family estate of Southgate, where everyone seems to have a secret . . . or two. When the body in the sitting room disappears, Sadie and Breanna are stranded at the estate until the police can clear them to leave. With their departure delayed, they might as well solve the murder. Armed with a jogging whistle, her personal recipe collection, and an unfailing sense of American justice, Sadie begins her own investigation to find the killer. But as Sadie uncovers layer after layer of misdirection, secrets, and outright lies, she wonders if anyone is telling the truth or if the case is really as hopeless as it appears to be. Take a missing family history, toss in a secret romance, mix with a mysterious murder, and this is one vacation Sadie will never forget.
Rarely do I enjoy the second book in a series as much as the first, but I think I actually liked this one a little bit more.
I love that Josi chose such a different location for this one. The foray into life in an English Manor was a fun departure from Sadie's usual diggs.
The plot has lots of twists and turns, and no one escapes suspicion. I thought I had things figured out a time or two, but I didn't know for sure until the final few chapters.
I just wish I were a better cook, so I could enjoy the recipes more...
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