I just realized I will have my fifth blogging anniversary in May. Wow, it doesn't seem like it has been that long, and yet I almost can't remember when I didn't blog! I'll have to do a special post at that time.
I'm so glad this week is about over. Gee, I think I said that last week, too. Nothing is wrong, but it has been busy to the point of exhaustion at work, and in some ways, here at home, too. My week isn't really over, because there is a fundraiser tomorrow night. That will be "work," but mostly fun.
Tomorrow morning I will go to help Allan and the gang to finish up his packing and loading. I'll run to get lunch for everyone, then around 2:00, leave so I can get showered and ready for the evening. It's gonna be a very busy day.
I think I'm still in denial about Allan moving away. I'm happy for him about several aspects of the move, but I will really miss him. He is torn, too. He will be going back to see old friends, having quality time with his mom, and finishing his education. But like me, his heart is here in NM. As for me, I will be living without family within a short distance for the first time in my life. Ahhh, well. Such is the cycle of life.
I've been having terrible static on my phone line, and the guy got out here today to fix it. Thank goodness!!! No static, and I have brand new line leading into the house. He also replaced three jacks because they were old and questionable. I'm so glad to have it all working right again. And now, when I move the desktop computer, I know the jack will be a good one.
While he was here working, I got a lot done toward the switching of rooms. Most of the loose items are off the shelves and in totes. I moved most of the totes and the bookshelves to the deck to make room for moving the larger pieces. I also called a young friend, my house sitter, to come over and help me moving the awkward and heavy pieces. He was at a track meet, and his mom said she would have him call me. I don't know when he can come, but hopefully it will be before "carpet day" next Friday. It would be nice to have the furniture in those rooms moved so I can be putting things away while the rest of the house is carpeted. We'll see how it goes.
Other than that, things are same ol', same ol'. The wind is still howling. the temperatures are dropping severely this weekend with days in the upper 40s and nights around 30. I'm hoping that by Sunday I can stretch out on the couch and veg out. Well, unless Wonder Boy can come help me move furniture. that shouldn't take long, so I should still be able to do that vegging most of the day.
Whatever! Right not I'm going to veg for the rest of the evening. Bye, y'all!
Friday, April 29, 2011
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
I have to hurry to the bank!!
Don't ya just love "found money"??
When I was at Allan's on Saturday, there was a check which came to his house recently. It is so big that carrying it around is concerning me. I'm going to the bank today and I'm gonna party tonight!!!!
And would you look at this "explanation"?
All I can say is WTF?? I assume it is part of a class action suit or something of the sort. This has to do with the phone number I had during the months (5-06 to 10-06) when I was readying the house in Kansas City to sell.
How totally ridiculous!!!!!!! Any speculation on how much it cost to just cut this check? Then add the cost of both banks handling the transaction and the ridiculosity just blossoms!!!
Corporate brilliance. Totally blinding.
When I was at Allan's on Saturday, there was a check which came to his house recently. It is so big that carrying it around is concerning me. I'm going to the bank today and I'm gonna party tonight!!!!
And would you look at this "explanation"?
All I can say is WTF?? I assume it is part of a class action suit or something of the sort. This has to do with the phone number I had during the months (5-06 to 10-06) when I was readying the house in Kansas City to sell.
How totally ridiculous!!!!!!! Any speculation on how much it cost to just cut this check? Then add the cost of both banks handling the transaction and the ridiculosity just blossoms!!!
Corporate brilliance. Totally blinding.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Progress
I spent the weekend being very busy, and I'm proud to say the welcome mat above is no longer totally correct. There is still a little clutter, but it is only what can't be done till after the carpet is in place. Boy! What a weekend!
Allan and I got the furniture moved without any big problem. I hate to see the desk go, but I'm glad at the same time. It took up so much space and the credenzas invited the hiding of many, many items that probably shouldn't be kept. To be honest I just took everything out, put it in storage tubs, and after the two rooms are rearranged, I will go through it all, find a place for what is to be kept and get rid of the other. Thank goodness, that can be done gradually and at a leisurely pace later on.
I also moved the two barrister bookcases to the other room. It wasn't all that hard once I got the sliders under them. I removed one very small bookcase that was rickety, so I need to find a place for the books that were on it. For now they are on top of the barristers. I could leave them, but I don't like the look. I have to do something with my craft stuff. For summer, I can put it on the deck, and since much of it will be happening on the deck during the coming months, that works. However, by fall I have to have an inside storage. Not sure what will happen there. It's gonna take a while to figure it all out.
At Allan's house, I spent some time just visiting and looking around "one last time." I'll be back there on Saturday to help load the truck, but this was a time for the two of us to reminisce a little. It's bittersweet. I'm happy that he will be ultimately fulfilling a dream and having some quality tie with his mother, but I am really going to miss him.
Before coming home we loaded the back of my truck with a couple storage tubs of old family pictures that I left there four years ago. I forgot them, he put them in a closet and forgot them, so when he was packing, he was surprised to find them. I also brought home a few odds and ends that he isn't taking, and some of his plants. I brought two Norfolk pines, some burro's tail, a mother-in-law's tongue and several others. I'm bringing more plants on Saturday, including a jade plant. I had one years ago, and like Allan, had to give it away when I moved because of the size.
He also gave me a windchime, a very sweet one, kokopelli, that belonged to a very special person long ago. I'm so happy and touched to have it. I hung it o the deck and every time I walk near it, it chimes. I like to think that it the spirit of that person saying "Hello!"
So I will have many things of Allan's here with me. Not quite the same as having him a few miles away, but I'll take it. :')
I'm tired! I'm not exhausted or bone weary, just been-workin'-tired! I'm heading to bed pretty shortly. So, till next time .... Peace.
Happy Easter, dear ones
Good Easter Morning to my good friends.
This is just lovely, a breathtaking song and presentation. Beautiful, meaningful .... enjoy, my dears.
May we find world peace in my lifetime.
HAPPY EASTER
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Not a fun stretch ahead....
....but I've survived worse.
I'm resisting getting up. I have much to do today, and I may be trying to avoid getting started, but I'm also bone-weary. The last couple weeks at work have been very difficult, not in tasks or success of managing those tasks, but just in the pace. I actually feel very good in how I handled it all, but the constant level of stress related to that success has registered.
Then there is the home front. I don't know about you, but when I'm at the overwhelmed stage at work, I tend to be underwhelmed at home, meaning I can't seem to do anything. At least I do nothing completely. Here's a little picture of it all.
Today, my stepson is coming over to pick up four pieces of furniture. He is moving to San Diego, where his younger sister lives. These pieces belonged to their great aunt, my late husband's aunt. She wanted them because they have special memories for her. She used to play under the corner desk as a wee one. Since he is moving, this may be the last convenient time for us to get the furniture to her.
Then, since the furniture will be out of order anyway, it seems like a good time to switch the purpose of two rooms. I chose to use the larger of my two extra bedrooms as an office when I moved in here. It has proven inconvenient as I rarely use the office as such, and the guest room is very small. I want to make the small one an office space, allowing a more comfortable space for the guest room. That means bookshelves will be unloaded and moved, art supplies taken fro storage shelves and moved, futon moved, etc, etc. It will be a long process, I'm afraid, and I know it will not be finished this weekend, but it needs to begin.
Then the carpet folks will be out to measure on Monday. Yes, I talked with the owner who was apologetic about all the mix-ups. She's a consummate business woman with her people skills still intact, and she was appropriately balanced in our conversation. She is the one who did the carpet and tile when I moved in here, and we will still have a working relationship. I think she is coming herself to measure. She will get the carpet ordered, and it will be laid in a week or two. I hope I can have the office and bedroom switch done by then, but if not, it's OK, as those rooms are not caught up in the recarpeting.
Next weekend, I'll go to help load the truck and say goodbye .... no, just "so long" .... to Allan. I'm very sad about his leaving, but I understand the reasons and agree with the wisdom of his decision to make this move. He plans to return at some point in
the future, but who knows if I'll still be around. Frankly I'm still in a state of denial about it, so goodness know how well I will handle it next week.
My home, my life flow, everything will be out of kilter for the next two to three weeks, following two weeks of off-kilter living already. Just one of those things to get through, 'cause there ain't much else to do! A quote that got me through a lot of tough times applies here, too: "There is no way out -- only a way forward." Michael Hollings. Guess I'll dust it off and keep it close to my heart for a while.
Anyway, somehow, I have to find time to clean house during this weekend, too. It's pretty ragged. This is just one of those times in life that I have to "Buck up, Buttercup"!! Work needing to be done doesn't recognize "tired." Sighh. That being said, I guess I'd better drag my lazy self outta bed and start the bucking up!!
Later, folks!
Oh, and there was an awesome sunrise. Yeah, I know that really surprises you! LOL!
I'm resisting getting up. I have much to do today, and I may be trying to avoid getting started, but I'm also bone-weary. The last couple weeks at work have been very difficult, not in tasks or success of managing those tasks, but just in the pace. I actually feel very good in how I handled it all, but the constant level of stress related to that success has registered.
Then there is the home front. I don't know about you, but when I'm at the overwhelmed stage at work, I tend to be underwhelmed at home, meaning I can't seem to do anything. At least I do nothing completely. Here's a little picture of it all.
Today, my stepson is coming over to pick up four pieces of furniture. He is moving to San Diego, where his younger sister lives. These pieces belonged to their great aunt, my late husband's aunt. She wanted them because they have special memories for her. She used to play under the corner desk as a wee one. Since he is moving, this may be the last convenient time for us to get the furniture to her.
Then, since the furniture will be out of order anyway, it seems like a good time to switch the purpose of two rooms. I chose to use the larger of my two extra bedrooms as an office when I moved in here. It has proven inconvenient as I rarely use the office as such, and the guest room is very small. I want to make the small one an office space, allowing a more comfortable space for the guest room. That means bookshelves will be unloaded and moved, art supplies taken fro storage shelves and moved, futon moved, etc, etc. It will be a long process, I'm afraid, and I know it will not be finished this weekend, but it needs to begin.
Then the carpet folks will be out to measure on Monday. Yes, I talked with the owner who was apologetic about all the mix-ups. She's a consummate business woman with her people skills still intact, and she was appropriately balanced in our conversation. She is the one who did the carpet and tile when I moved in here, and we will still have a working relationship. I think she is coming herself to measure. She will get the carpet ordered, and it will be laid in a week or two. I hope I can have the office and bedroom switch done by then, but if not, it's OK, as those rooms are not caught up in the recarpeting.
Next weekend, I'll go to help load the truck and say goodbye .... no, just "so long" .... to Allan. I'm very sad about his leaving, but I understand the reasons and agree with the wisdom of his decision to make this move. He plans to return at some point in
the future, but who knows if I'll still be around. Frankly I'm still in a state of denial about it, so goodness know how well I will handle it next week.
My home, my life flow, everything will be out of kilter for the next two to three weeks, following two weeks of off-kilter living already. Just one of those things to get through, 'cause there ain't much else to do! A quote that got me through a lot of tough times applies here, too: "There is no way out -- only a way forward." Michael Hollings. Guess I'll dust it off and keep it close to my heart for a while.
Anyway, somehow, I have to find time to clean house during this weekend, too. It's pretty ragged. This is just one of those times in life that I have to "Buck up, Buttercup"!! Work needing to be done doesn't recognize "tired." Sighh. That being said, I guess I'd better drag my lazy self outta bed and start the bucking up!!
Later, folks!
Oh, and there was an awesome sunrise. Yeah, I know that really surprises you! LOL!
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Quick!
OK, now really, I HAVE to go to work! But I had to say .... this puts a whole new perspective on the rules, doesn't it? LOL!
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Warning!!!!
I'm not being the best of bloggers these days. It's a temporary condition. I'm just extremely busy at work and with a few personal things, too. Nothing is wrong except for the fact that the days only have 24 hours. I'll be back soon, and I'll probably bore you silly with long rambling accountings of drivel. Therefore, you should take advantage of this semi-silence from me and get some rest!! Don't say you weren't warned!
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Oops!
I just discovered that some of my notifications of messages left on my blogs have been going to the other email addy, so If I've ignored any of your comments, please overlook it. I think I caught most of them while I was reading directly on the blog, but it was bizarre to find a few random things over yonder! I don't check that addy often, obviously!
The thing is, I don't know why they were sent to that old addy. I updated to my most often used addy long ago. Oh, well! The internet will do what the internet will do!!
If you've been ignored .... sorry!
The thing is, I don't know why they were sent to that old addy. I updated to my most often used addy long ago. Oh, well! The internet will do what the internet will do!!
If you've been ignored .... sorry!
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Today is better than yesterday
I'm changing doctors. You might recall I had an unpleasant experience with one a while back. I'm going to be seeing one that I know already, and he is pleasant, knowledgeable, and a good, compassionate doctor. So I set an appointment with him in about three weeks. Nothing is particularly wrong at this time, but I want to get established.
After getting the appointment set up, I was thinking about how glad I was to get this change under way. This doc seems much more suitable for me. Among other things, he does Family Practice, as well as Geriatrics. Wait!! Geriatrics? Me?? Well, duh, Lynilu!! You are 67 years old, for goodness sake! After the initial whammy, I realized that it is very cool. Among other reasons, I've become well aware that our bodies begin doing odd things as we age. I'm in relatively good health and require no medications on a regular basis. I have reasonable endurance and strength, considering my age. But as time goes on, I'm finding little things that are different in my body and my abilities. None are truly concerning, but many little changes are taking place, indicating my body is, indeed, doing what all our bodies must do. It is simply aging.
I got irritated yesterday. I had an appointment for the carpet people to come measure for the carpet at 4:00. I got a call asking if they could come earlier because they had two jobs in this area earlier in the afternoon, and it would make it easier for them to not have to make a second trip out here. Sure, I want to get the carpet in, so I took off work early and came home. Then another call came, apologizing for another change. Seems another situation was making them run late, and they would be out as soon as possible.
At 3:30, the phone rang again. Could they reschedule for next week? I took a big deep breath, and before I could respond, she said the person who was going to measure had a daughter in a school play that night and she was afraid if she came here, she wouldn't make it to the play. Now, don't get me wrong. I understand that. When my daughter was in kindergarten I worked for a crappy company that wouldn't allow me to take off to see her school events. I think parents should be there for the children. What got me was the changing schedules and especially that they called at 3:30 to cancel. Not during the call at 2:30. Not at 1:00, before I left work. 3-freakin'-30!!
I wasn't happy. Then she said she would come out right then. I said no. I was in no mood to see anyone. I rescheduled for Tuesday afternoon and made it clear that I was not taking off work to accommodate them again. Really, what the heck is it that makes people think they can be that way? I have no idea what happened in their world on Friday, but I was the one who was expected to bend and bend and bend. Oh, well. I'll talk to the owner on Monday.
This morning I went a friend's house and, with a few other friends, we cleaned and repaired her labyrinth. After about three hours of pulling weeds, raking, and placing stones back in their spots, it looked so nice! I meant to go walk it before I left, but after we ate and visited for a while, I simply forgot until I was halfway home! Duh! I might go tomorrow and walk it. We are having lunch for our birthdays, and we will be close to her house, so I'll see how that goes.
Today I was watering plant on the deck, and when I got to the glass shelves, I saw this ....
I don't know how the plate broke. It is on a shelf about shoulder level, so the dogs couldn't have reached it. My best guess is that with the incredible winds we have had, a gust picked it up and slammed it down. It is old, weathered and probably brittle, so I'm not really surprised it would break. I'm just surprised that it broke without me dropping it or something similar. Strange, huh?
On my way to work on the labyrinth, I drove through a ranch, as I do when heading into town. Look at what I saw ....
Today was a beautiful day. It was sunny and mild, no wind. Just gorgeous. When I got home, I did a little yard work and then just relaxed for the rest of the afternoon. Life is good! In fact ....
After getting the appointment set up, I was thinking about how glad I was to get this change under way. This doc seems much more suitable for me. Among other things, he does Family Practice, as well as Geriatrics. Wait!! Geriatrics? Me?? Well, duh, Lynilu!! You are 67 years old, for goodness sake! After the initial whammy, I realized that it is very cool. Among other reasons, I've become well aware that our bodies begin doing odd things as we age. I'm in relatively good health and require no medications on a regular basis. I have reasonable endurance and strength, considering my age. But as time goes on, I'm finding little things that are different in my body and my abilities. None are truly concerning, but many little changes are taking place, indicating my body is, indeed, doing what all our bodies must do. It is simply aging.
I got irritated yesterday. I had an appointment for the carpet people to come measure for the carpet at 4:00. I got a call asking if they could come earlier because they had two jobs in this area earlier in the afternoon, and it would make it easier for them to not have to make a second trip out here. Sure, I want to get the carpet in, so I took off work early and came home. Then another call came, apologizing for another change. Seems another situation was making them run late, and they would be out as soon as possible.
At 3:30, the phone rang again. Could they reschedule for next week? I took a big deep breath, and before I could respond, she said the person who was going to measure had a daughter in a school play that night and she was afraid if she came here, she wouldn't make it to the play. Now, don't get me wrong. I understand that. When my daughter was in kindergarten I worked for a crappy company that wouldn't allow me to take off to see her school events. I think parents should be there for the children. What got me was the changing schedules and especially that they called at 3:30 to cancel. Not during the call at 2:30. Not at 1:00, before I left work. 3-freakin'-30!!
I wasn't happy. Then she said she would come out right then. I said no. I was in no mood to see anyone. I rescheduled for Tuesday afternoon and made it clear that I was not taking off work to accommodate them again. Really, what the heck is it that makes people think they can be that way? I have no idea what happened in their world on Friday, but I was the one who was expected to bend and bend and bend. Oh, well. I'll talk to the owner on Monday.
This morning I went a friend's house and, with a few other friends, we cleaned and repaired her labyrinth. After about three hours of pulling weeds, raking, and placing stones back in their spots, it looked so nice! I meant to go walk it before I left, but after we ate and visited for a while, I simply forgot until I was halfway home! Duh! I might go tomorrow and walk it. We are having lunch for our birthdays, and we will be close to her house, so I'll see how that goes.
Today I was watering plant on the deck, and when I got to the glass shelves, I saw this ....
On my way to work on the labyrinth, I drove through a ranch, as I do when heading into town. Look at what I saw ....
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| Little baby cows and great big momma cows! |
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| I was tickled at this guy, a young bull, probably about a year old. He watched me as I drove by and turned, staring at the truck the whole time I was taking pictures! |
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| Aren't those babies cute? |
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| Apparently, it was time for a mid morning nap. |
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| These two looked like they were telling secrets. |
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| I love the white face on this little guy! |
Today was a beautiful day. It was sunny and mild, no wind. Just gorgeous. When I got home, I did a little yard work and then just relaxed for the rest of the afternoon. Life is good! In fact ....
.... Life is beautiful!!!!
Friday, April 15, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
ABCD - Will You Take Part?
Forwarding this message from my friend Froggi Donna. I'm gonna try to do this. Wanna join?
Our friend Gary France from the UK, who we met in Sturgis last summer while he was touring the US, has laid out the following challenge...will you take it?
A Bloggers Centerline Day, or ABCD, will take place on Sunday 1st May 2011.
The plan is to inspire as many bloggers as possible to go outside and take a photograph of themselves on this day, wherever they are in the world. The photo can be creative, arty, contain more than one person, be in any type of location and can contain anything else you like. It must however contain the centerline of a road and at least part of you, the blogger.
There are 5 rules....
Gary France will then pick his favourite photos and publish these as being the winners. There will be a prize of $100 awarded to the overall single winner, as chosen by Gary.
In order to get this event known as widely as possible, please copy and paste this posting onto your own blog, including the title. Please do that today!
As a reminder to yourself to take the photo and post it, put an entry into your diary for 1st May 2011.
Let’s see if we can get as any people to join in as possible.
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ABCD - Will You Take Part?
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A Bloggers Centerline Day, or ABCD, will take place on Sunday 1st May 2011.
The plan is to inspire as many bloggers as possible to go outside and take a photograph of themselves on this day, wherever they are in the world. The photo can be creative, arty, contain more than one person, be in any type of location and can contain anything else you like. It must however contain the centerline of a road and at least part of you, the blogger.
There are 5 rules....
Rule 1 - the picture must be taken on 1st May 2011.
Rule 2 - the picture must be of yourself, and you must be a person that publishes a blog. You can include whatever else you like in the picture, including other people if you wish.
Rule 3 - the picture must include the centerline of a road.
Rule 4 – you should publish the picture on your blog on 1st May 2011, along with a few words about the picture and why you chose that location or pose.
Rule 5 - when you have posted the picture on your own blog, put a comment on http://garysusatour.blogspot.com/2011/04/abcd-will-you-take-part.html and include in that comment the address of your own blog post containing your own picture.
Gary France will then pick his favourite photos and publish these as being the winners. There will be a prize of $100 awarded to the overall single winner, as chosen by Gary.
In order to get this event known as widely as possible, please copy and paste this posting onto your own blog, including the title. Please do that today!
As a reminder to yourself to take the photo and post it, put an entry into your diary for 1st May 2011.
Let’s see if we can get as any people to join in as possible.
Monday, April 11, 2011
I promise this is the last one .....
OK, so I was playing around with the app again, and I gave it some long deep thought.
And I thought perhaps I should try a new hairstyle. I'm undecided What do you think?
OK, that one was probably not my best look. What do you think of this one?
Yeah, I agree.
So I went back to thinking.
And suddenly my face began to swell! Am I allergic to shellfish? Oh, wait, I didn't have any tonight!
But I did feel a little funny. It seems as if I lost out on some time somehow, somewhere. I was a bit dizzy, and when I looked into the mirror, I realized ..... I WAS ABDUCTED BY SOME OF THOSE ALIENS FROM ROSWELL!!!!!!!
WHAT HAVE THEY DONE TO ME????
I really went into a tail spin!! Oh wait, no, that's a headspin, isn't it?
I have a headache. I think I need to go to bed.
And I thought perhaps I should try a new hairstyle. I'm undecided What do you think?
OK, that one was probably not my best look. What do you think of this one?
Yeah, I agree.
So I went back to thinking.
And suddenly my face began to swell! Am I allergic to shellfish? Oh, wait, I didn't have any tonight!
But I did feel a little funny. It seems as if I lost out on some time somehow, somewhere. I was a bit dizzy, and when I looked into the mirror, I realized ..... I WAS ABDUCTED BY SOME OF THOSE ALIENS FROM ROSWELL!!!!!!!
WHAT HAVE THEY DONE TO ME????
I really went into a tail spin!! Oh wait, no, that's a headspin, isn't it?
I have a headache. I think I need to go to bed.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
All about me, A-Z
All About Me, A-Z
My friend Froggi this and I thought it would be fun to try. I hope you will try it, too. Great way to learn more about each other.
A. Age: I’ll be 67 on Thursday. Wow.
B. Bed size: queen
C. Chore you dislike: washing windows & mirrors
D. Dogs: I’ve had a lot of pets over the years, dogs, cats, birds, fish, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, even a horse for a short while. Now? I have five rescued pups, Shih Tzu mixes, that make my life worth while. I love my Joey, Sammy, Max, Jazmyn and Lolita!!
E. Essential start to your day: time! Time to wake slowly. I DO NOT jump outta bed with a smile on my face!!
F. Favorite color: Purple
G. Gold or silver: both & I’m not afraid to mix ‘em! I’m especially fond of my turquoise and silver treasure trove.
H. Height: 5' 7". Well, actually 5’6-3/4”, and I haven’t lost any height! Woohoo!!
I. Instruments you play(ed): piano, violin, all percussion instruments, a tiny bit of guitar, learning Native American flute.
J. Job title: Coordinator of Volunteers and Bereavement, Hospice Administrative Assistant. but my favorites are Mom, Grammy.
K. Kids: a son and a daughter, two stepdaughters and a stepson; a collection of 10 grandkids, 4 greatgrands and a couple ore on the way.
L. Live: New Mexico, blissfully on the side of a mountain with a view to die for!
M. Mom's name: Grace
N. Nicknames: Snookz, Lynilu. Oh, and sometimes “Hey you”!!
O. Overnight hospital stays: maybe 10-12 days over the years.
P. Pet peeves: insensitivity, thoughtlessness
Q. Quote from a movie: “Look, if you fell outta love with me you shoulda left me a long time ago instead of skirtin' around behind my back.” ~Sandra Bullock as Birdee Pruitt in "Hope Floats."
R. Righty or lefty: righty
S. Siblings: three brothers, and a late sister who I miss so much since she died in October.
T. Time you wake up: between 6:00 and 7:00 unless I’m on my very last leg!
U. Underwear: uh, I’m not sure what to say .... Yes? Type depends on what I’m wearing; use your imagination.
V. Vegetables you don't like: I can’t think of one I don’t like right off hand.
W. What makes you run late: poor judgement/concept of time
X. X-rays you've had: whew! here and there. Oh and down there and over here, too. Who really remember that kind of thing when you reach this age????
Y. Yummy food you make: Killer banana nut bread and a delectable seafood pasta with olive oil, artichokes, olives and the kitchen sink!
Z. Zoo animal favorites: seals, otters; almost anything
Now, if you want to join in, be sure to post a comment with a link to your list!
My friend Froggi this and I thought it would be fun to try. I hope you will try it, too. Great way to learn more about each other.
A. Age: I’ll be 67 on Thursday. Wow.
B. Bed size: queen
C. Chore you dislike: washing windows & mirrors
D. Dogs: I’ve had a lot of pets over the years, dogs, cats, birds, fish, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, even a horse for a short while. Now? I have five rescued pups, Shih Tzu mixes, that make my life worth while. I love my Joey, Sammy, Max, Jazmyn and Lolita!!
E. Essential start to your day: time! Time to wake slowly. I DO NOT jump outta bed with a smile on my face!!
F. Favorite color: Purple
G. Gold or silver: both & I’m not afraid to mix ‘em! I’m especially fond of my turquoise and silver treasure trove.
H. Height: 5' 7". Well, actually 5’6-3/4”, and I haven’t lost any height! Woohoo!!
I. Instruments you play(ed): piano, violin, all percussion instruments, a tiny bit of guitar, learning Native American flute.
J. Job title: Coordinator of Volunteers and Bereavement, Hospice Administrative Assistant. but my favorites are Mom, Grammy.
K. Kids: a son and a daughter, two stepdaughters and a stepson; a collection of 10 grandkids, 4 greatgrands and a couple ore on the way.
L. Live: New Mexico, blissfully on the side of a mountain with a view to die for!
M. Mom's name: Grace
N. Nicknames: Snookz, Lynilu. Oh, and sometimes “Hey you”!!
O. Overnight hospital stays: maybe 10-12 days over the years.
P. Pet peeves: insensitivity, thoughtlessness
Q. Quote from a movie: “Look, if you fell outta love with me you shoulda left me a long time ago instead of skirtin' around behind my back.” ~Sandra Bullock as Birdee Pruitt in "Hope Floats."
R. Righty or lefty: righty
S. Siblings: three brothers, and a late sister who I miss so much since she died in October.
T. Time you wake up: between 6:00 and 7:00 unless I’m on my very last leg!
U. Underwear: uh, I’m not sure what to say .... Yes? Type depends on what I’m wearing; use your imagination.
V. Vegetables you don't like: I can’t think of one I don’t like right off hand.
W. What makes you run late: poor judgement/concept of time
X. X-rays you've had: whew! here and there. Oh and down there and over here, too. Who really remember that kind of thing when you reach this age????
Y. Yummy food you make: Killer banana nut bread and a delectable seafood pasta with olive oil, artichokes, olives and the kitchen sink!
Z. Zoo animal favorites: seals, otters; almost anything
Now, if you want to join in, be sure to post a comment with a link to your list!
Just a bunch of fun
OK, about that app, "Photo Booth," that I mentioned. I have been playing around with it and literally having a ball. There are all kinds of special effects that can be applied to each photo. What follows is just a small sample of the possibilities. I've had fun with it, for sure!
And now .... here are some fun things I did.
I'm not even going to try to explain most of the following. Just chalk it up to FUN!!
And now .... here are some fun things I did.
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| This is a fairly normal photo, taken in "sepia." And yes, that is the headboard behind me. And yes, my hair is uncombed. Shut up! |
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| This has no special settings. I just took it while playing with the closeness or distance of the computer photo eye. See? My eyes ARE green!! |
I'm not even going to try to explain most of the following. Just chalk it up to FUN!!
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| SPOOKY. |
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| YIKES!!! |
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| Split personality??? |
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| Obviously more than my panties are in a twist!! |
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| I think a diet is called for! |
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| Yeah, that is actually me in there! |
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| See me peeking through at the fish? |
Well, that was just fun! It occurs to me that I can no longer pout about no one being around to tke my picture. Drat! Sigh. One less thing I can officially whine about. |
Saturday, April 09, 2011
Heck of a week
I'm still sitting in bed, letting Saturday morning sink in and absorb the week behind me. It has been a busy week, and I'm glad it is over. It hasn't been a bad week, but it was stuffed full, and I feel as if I haven't taken an easy breath. Missing Monday didn't help. I worked enough hours to make up for the missed day, not because I was trying to make up time, but simply to get the tasks done. And I did.
The fire is now 75% contained. I'm really impressed with how well the firefighting crews have done. They've really had to fight uphill, too, with winds which have been terrible all week. There was one day that the wind was less challenging, and we got a slight rain, but the conditions have not been conducive to putting the fire to sleep. Yet, they have done it, almost. I just heard the winds today will be gusting to 60-65 MPH. argh. I hate, hate, hate wind. And I'm hoping it doesn't rekindle the wildfire.
I've fought congestion all week, at least while at work. The pollen count is high in the area, anyway, but I have fought it mostly at work. I don't smell smoke, but I assume it is in the air and irritating my nasal passages. I'm mildly congested here at home, but within an hour of getting to work, I am completely blocked. Decongestants help some, but they don't completely open me up, so I've had to use nasal sprays, too. I'm glad to have a couple days to recuperate at home.
I got a haircut last week. It was the third cut with a new person, and I always give a new stylist a few cuts to understand my hair and get it right. But I think I might have reached my limit with this person. She is nice enough, but she just doesn't seem to get it. The cut isn't "bad," but it isn't right for me. I was in her shop a week before my appointment to buy some product, and I talked with her about the problems I was having. It was a good time, because you could see what wasn't working. I said it needed to be a little shorter here and a bit longer there. She said, yes, she could see what I meant. Then when I went back for the cut, we talked about it again.
Let me stop a minute and explain something. I have curly hair. It doesn't look so curly any more, but it has a mind of it's own, as must curly heads do. If it isn't cut right, it just doesn't work well, at all. It takes a really good cut, by a person who understand the way curly hair grows and doesn't fight the natural growth. Secondly, when I have my glasses off, I can't see what is going on. I'm at the mercy of the stylist until I can put my glasses back on and see what has occurred.
Well, when I put my glasses on .... her answer to our two conversations about "longer" and "shorter" was to cut everything short enough to not matter! We had also previously talked about how one side of my hair is thicker than the other, as is true with most people, and yet she cut the two sides alike, leaving one side to just stick out unless I work and work and work to counteract the effects of the cut. I would spike it , but the other side won't spike because it is cut differently. Or is it cut too much the same with different growth. I donno, but it ain't workin'!
Well, I've made a decision to let this grow out and change stylists again. My boss has curly hair, and she has a very good stylist. She also costs twice as much, but I can't stand what is going on! I only have to live with this for a month.... or two .... before it will grow out enough to be cut again!
A funny thing this morning .... I got my laptop, crawled back in bed and read my email, etc. When I was ready to write this post, I clicked on something, but it was the wrong thing. I'm still adjusting to the sensitivity of the touch pad and some other new features. Well, I accidentally clicked on something new in this laptop, called Photo Booth. Up popped the application, complete with a frame with my face in it! It's the application that allows you to take pictures or video. I thought .... only for a split second .... about taking my picture and to play with the application and learn it. Then I realized I didn't want to risk having a picture of myself in the computer with my hair sticking out in all directions (remember that haircut?), no make up, and puffy from sleep! I might inadvertently post the damn thing, since I am still finding so many surprises with this new toy!
OK, I guess it is time to get going with the weekend. I have a house to clean, an art tour to do, and a few other things to accomplish before Monday sucks me back into the routine. Time's a-wastin'!!
The fire is now 75% contained. I'm really impressed with how well the firefighting crews have done. They've really had to fight uphill, too, with winds which have been terrible all week. There was one day that the wind was less challenging, and we got a slight rain, but the conditions have not been conducive to putting the fire to sleep. Yet, they have done it, almost. I just heard the winds today will be gusting to 60-65 MPH. argh. I hate, hate, hate wind. And I'm hoping it doesn't rekindle the wildfire.
I've fought congestion all week, at least while at work. The pollen count is high in the area, anyway, but I have fought it mostly at work. I don't smell smoke, but I assume it is in the air and irritating my nasal passages. I'm mildly congested here at home, but within an hour of getting to work, I am completely blocked. Decongestants help some, but they don't completely open me up, so I've had to use nasal sprays, too. I'm glad to have a couple days to recuperate at home.
I got a haircut last week. It was the third cut with a new person, and I always give a new stylist a few cuts to understand my hair and get it right. But I think I might have reached my limit with this person. She is nice enough, but she just doesn't seem to get it. The cut isn't "bad," but it isn't right for me. I was in her shop a week before my appointment to buy some product, and I talked with her about the problems I was having. It was a good time, because you could see what wasn't working. I said it needed to be a little shorter here and a bit longer there. She said, yes, she could see what I meant. Then when I went back for the cut, we talked about it again.
Let me stop a minute and explain something. I have curly hair. It doesn't look so curly any more, but it has a mind of it's own, as must curly heads do. If it isn't cut right, it just doesn't work well, at all. It takes a really good cut, by a person who understand the way curly hair grows and doesn't fight the natural growth. Secondly, when I have my glasses off, I can't see what is going on. I'm at the mercy of the stylist until I can put my glasses back on and see what has occurred.
Well, when I put my glasses on .... her answer to our two conversations about "longer" and "shorter" was to cut everything short enough to not matter! We had also previously talked about how one side of my hair is thicker than the other, as is true with most people, and yet she cut the two sides alike, leaving one side to just stick out unless I work and work and work to counteract the effects of the cut. I would spike it , but the other side won't spike because it is cut differently. Or is it cut too much the same with different growth. I donno, but it ain't workin'!
Well, I've made a decision to let this grow out and change stylists again. My boss has curly hair, and she has a very good stylist. She also costs twice as much, but I can't stand what is going on! I only have to live with this for a month.... or two .... before it will grow out enough to be cut again!
A funny thing this morning .... I got my laptop, crawled back in bed and read my email, etc. When I was ready to write this post, I clicked on something, but it was the wrong thing. I'm still adjusting to the sensitivity of the touch pad and some other new features. Well, I accidentally clicked on something new in this laptop, called Photo Booth. Up popped the application, complete with a frame with my face in it! It's the application that allows you to take pictures or video. I thought .... only for a split second .... about taking my picture and to play with the application and learn it. Then I realized I didn't want to risk having a picture of myself in the computer with my hair sticking out in all directions (remember that haircut?), no make up, and puffy from sleep! I might inadvertently post the damn thing, since I am still finding so many surprises with this new toy!
OK, I guess it is time to get going with the weekend. I have a house to clean, an art tour to do, and a few other things to accomplish before Monday sucks me back into the routine. Time's a-wastin'!!
Thursday, April 07, 2011
Breathtaking, beautiful and deadly
No, that title doesn't apply to me!
A quick post before I head off to work.
I got a little over 1/4 inch of rain last night! Yippeee skippeeeee!! It's not a lot, but my ground is wet, and hopefully it helped the fire fighters a bit. I know where the fire is still burning hot, it didn't matter, but perhaps it helped a bit to slow fresh burn. I hope so.
Here are a few photos, not mine, from the internet. They give some perspective, I think, to the events preceding the ones I took and posted here yesterday.
This next one just blows my mind. It is beautiful, a night photo of the fire, but it is also scary. Hold your breath ......
If you're interested in seeing more, go to this link.
And I'm off to work, hi-ho, hi-ho!!
A quick post before I head off to work.
I got a little over 1/4 inch of rain last night! Yippeee skippeeeee!! It's not a lot, but my ground is wet, and hopefully it helped the fire fighters a bit. I know where the fire is still burning hot, it didn't matter, but perhaps it helped a bit to slow fresh burn. I hope so.
Here are a few photos, not mine, from the internet. They give some perspective, I think, to the events preceding the ones I took and posted here yesterday.
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| Live "candles." My heart aches at this. |
This next one just blows my mind. It is beautiful, a night photo of the fire, but it is also scary. Hold your breath ......
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| Adds perspective, doesn't it? |
If you're interested in seeing more, go to this link.
And I'm off to work, hi-ho, hi-ho!!
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
Ahhhhhh
IT'S RAINING!!!!!!!!!!
It really is raining!!!!!!!
Now all together .... pray that it rains softly like this for enough time to wet the ground, for our general needs and to dampen the wildfire, but without causing runoff in the burned areas.
I have to tell you, it smells heavenly! We've been too dry, too long.
I'm going to bed and slumber sweetly. :)
It really is raining!!!!!!!
Now all together .... pray that it rains softly like this for enough time to wet the ground, for our general needs and to dampen the wildfire, but without causing runoff in the burned areas.
I have to tell you, it smells heavenly! We've been too dry, too long.
I'm going to bed and slumber sweetly. :)
Tuesday, April 05, 2011
After the fire
After being at work for about 6 hours, I began to have significant problems with congestion. I'm assuming it was the smoke in the air, although I couldn't smell it, that was aggravating my allergies. I got to the point of being able to breathe through my nose at all. I'm glad I'm as far as I am from it here at home.
The fire is now 20% contained. (Note: On the 10:00 news, they just said it is now 35% contained. That's good! Let's hope the high winds forecast for tomorrow don't reverse that.) It has burned over 10,000 acres. That's not huge compared to some others, but in these photos, you're seeing just a smidgen of the damage, and yet it is breathtaking. I can't fathom the fires that take hundreds times over this much!
You can and should click on them to enlarge them to see the details.
In all these photos, I'm standing on the shoulder of various spots along US Highway 70. I had driven out to a feed store east of town to get some dog food, and I was amazed at the sight. The realization of just how close it was to the highway and the narrow area that holds some homes along the highway was sobering. You will notice the ridges closest to the camera are, fortunately, unscathed. The scorched ground is literally an easy couple minutes walk from the highway.
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| Obviously there are still little pockets that are bursting out even though it appears there is nothing else to burn. In all these photos, you can and should click on them to enlarge them to see the details. |
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| Look at this. I left the fence in the frame so you could see the perspective of distance. |
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| I just suck in my breath every time I look at this. |
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| Lonely barren skeletons of trees along the ridge. So sad. |
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| Again, a look at the close ridge that had little/no damage and the destroyed ridges behind. |
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| Gasp. |
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| So sad. |
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| Another of those pop-up fires. |
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| Closer view. I can't imagine what is left there to burn, but it burns on. |
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| This is the race track and casino. It would probably have burned if not for the huge parking lot between it and the fire. You can see that much of the ridge directly behind it burned. |
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| I'm standing in the Walmart parking lot. People standing here on Sunday had astounding pictures of flames shooting up 30-40 feet into the air. |
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| Again fro the WallyWorld parking lot |
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| One last little rebel fire that refuses to turn loose. |
Most of the burned and burning areas are out of sight now, but it is still burning. I can't tell you the feeling one gets looking at this. I keep reminding myself that this in nature's way of restoring health to the forest. This actually thins the old wood and allows new growth. Sadly, it takes decades to come back. I visited another fire site near here a couple years ago. It burned about ten years ago, and it is just now showing regrowth. In another 20 years, it will begin to look like a forest again. I will be long gone from this world when this newest damage will be forgotten.
One of the places where I stopped was a news van from one of the Albuquerque Stations. They were shooting this video while I was taking a couple shots: http://www.kob.com/article/stories/S2051813.shtml?cat=504.
What else can one say? I know I have nothing more I can conjure up. Later, all.
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