Okay, so, I never post pictures of my siblings, so here's one of them.
I took this picture yesterday, as I was showing Beth how to use my old digital camera. The picture was cute! It's a good one of her.
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
From Easter...
This is an older photo... but this was Annie's Easter Coloring Contest prize this past holiday.
I was so proud!!
Annie said, "Mommy! I'm so proud of my fingers!!"
Monday, June 04, 2007
Cutie Cowgirl Annie
When she grows up, Annie wants to be a Cowgirl-Veterinarian-Manicurist who charges $5 to paint nails and fixes kitties and puppies for free. She's my kind of gal!
Annie begged me to take her picture wearing her cowgirl hat. Despite the Mary Janes, she's fairly convincing! Doesn't that smile just wreak of personality? She's so confident and I hope she never loses that. I lost mine 30 years ago, and if I can help it, Annie will never lose hers.
Our Birthday Bash - April 26
It's the first time since 2000 that Kavita and I were able to celebrate our birthday together!
I drove to Columbus and we met with three of Kavita's friends for dinner at The Spaghetti Warehouse. We dined on pasta, drank Sangria (my first time -- I like!!), and ate that pitiful little frozen birthday cake. All in all, it was a great time!
The pictured are: Roopa, Kay, Bea = The Cake = and Kavita and me! Kavita's wearing a shirt I'd made for one of my dates way back when I actually dated. I worked all weekend on that shirt, and, then, it didn't fit. So, I gave it to Kavita! It suits her, dontchya think?
Preschool Antics
With my new camera, I went to Annie's school to take a few photos of her with her friends. This is her entire class - seven children. Annie loves going to school, though she wants to learn more than she wants to play. Oh, she'll surely change her mind when kindergarten begins in three months!
Forever Blowing Bubbles
Annie just loves blowing bubbles. On this particular day, it was warm and she just couldn't wait to get outside and blow bubbles.
The pink and purple container is, allegedly, a non-spilling device. It's a little difficult for Annie to pop the wand into it, as it tends to get stuck, and pulling it out is as troubling, however, it didn't stop her from having a great time.
As you can see, her bangs were quite long in the picture, but, she wants her hair to be all one length, which is a great idea, considering I'm not a good bang-trimmer.
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Christmas brings out the stupid lyrics
Frankly, there is nothing more beautiful than a well-sung Christmas carol. Whereas I am accustomed to listening to the elegant as well as the traditional hokey carols, there are certain songs that I just can't hack.
The songs that grate my nerves the most are the ones with the stupid lyrics. Although, in saying that, I must add that songs sung by adults who pretend to be children, or, by adults who pretend to be animals, or, songs sung by cats, dogs or monkeys also bug the hell out of me. I also can't stand super sappy songs, like that one about the Christmas shoes. I understand that this makes me cold and insensitive, but, I never claimed to be nice.
The Beach Boys' "Little St. Nick" aggravates me to no end. The line that does it every time is: "Christmas comes this time each year." Um, yeah. It sure does. At least, that's what my calendar says. Why state the obvious? Were the creative forces behind the Beach Boys that hard up for a line?
In the 1980s hit by Band Aid, called "Do they know it's Christmas?" there are plenty of what I'd consider stupid lyrics. This song, released in the mid-80s, was written by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, who collected a group of their British chums (including the likes of Sting, The Police, U2, Culture Club...) in order to create a song that would help to fight the famine in Africa. It was a nice idea, however, knowing that the song was written as a relief for the famine in Africa, one has to question the true meaning of these lyrics. The title, alone, wreaks of ignorance. "Do they know it's Christmas?" I'm assuming here, but, since Christmas is a holiday which celebrates the birth of Christ, and is, in fact, a Christian holiday (let's not even get into the history of that right now), it would be safe to assume that the Africans who were affected by the famine were not Christians (although, Western Religion has made its way to Africa, it's by no means the central religion of the region).
How is it that a song meant to raise funds to help the starving can also belittle them and still be played each year? Take a look at the following lyrics: "Well, tonight thank God it's them instead of you." Granted, this line was written so that the world (or Britain) would appreciate the fact that it isn't starving... but it still seems rather ill-intended. The next awful line (or two), "Here's to you, raise a glass for everyone. Here's to them, underneath that burning sun." is hideous as well. The message: Here are these poor Africans, starving, so, let's drink and toast to them.
Finally, and this is the worst line in the song... "And there won't be snow in Africa this Christmas time." Yeah. Um... would someone please tell Bob and Midge that Africa NEVER gets snow?
Now, before you go on to assume that I'm a complete Grinch, keep in mind that I love songs like "Silent Night" and "Hark the Herald Angels" and "The Messiah." It's not that I hate Christmas, I just hate stupid songs. And if I have to hear that hippopotamus song, or the freakin' chipmunks or "Grandma got runover by a reindeer" one more time, something's going down.
The songs that grate my nerves the most are the ones with the stupid lyrics. Although, in saying that, I must add that songs sung by adults who pretend to be children, or, by adults who pretend to be animals, or, songs sung by cats, dogs or monkeys also bug the hell out of me. I also can't stand super sappy songs, like that one about the Christmas shoes. I understand that this makes me cold and insensitive, but, I never claimed to be nice.
The Beach Boys' "Little St. Nick" aggravates me to no end. The line that does it every time is: "Christmas comes this time each year." Um, yeah. It sure does. At least, that's what my calendar says. Why state the obvious? Were the creative forces behind the Beach Boys that hard up for a line?
In the 1980s hit by Band Aid, called "Do they know it's Christmas?" there are plenty of what I'd consider stupid lyrics. This song, released in the mid-80s, was written by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, who collected a group of their British chums (including the likes of Sting, The Police, U2, Culture Club...) in order to create a song that would help to fight the famine in Africa. It was a nice idea, however, knowing that the song was written as a relief for the famine in Africa, one has to question the true meaning of these lyrics. The title, alone, wreaks of ignorance. "Do they know it's Christmas?" I'm assuming here, but, since Christmas is a holiday which celebrates the birth of Christ, and is, in fact, a Christian holiday (let's not even get into the history of that right now), it would be safe to assume that the Africans who were affected by the famine were not Christians (although, Western Religion has made its way to Africa, it's by no means the central religion of the region).
How is it that a song meant to raise funds to help the starving can also belittle them and still be played each year? Take a look at the following lyrics: "Well, tonight thank God it's them instead of you." Granted, this line was written so that the world (or Britain) would appreciate the fact that it isn't starving... but it still seems rather ill-intended. The next awful line (or two), "Here's to you, raise a glass for everyone. Here's to them, underneath that burning sun." is hideous as well. The message: Here are these poor Africans, starving, so, let's drink and toast to them.
Finally, and this is the worst line in the song... "And there won't be snow in Africa this Christmas time." Yeah. Um... would someone please tell Bob and Midge that Africa NEVER gets snow?
Now, before you go on to assume that I'm a complete Grinch, keep in mind that I love songs like "Silent Night" and "Hark the Herald Angels" and "The Messiah." It's not that I hate Christmas, I just hate stupid songs. And if I have to hear that hippopotamus song, or the freakin' chipmunks or "Grandma got runover by a reindeer" one more time, something's going down.
Thursday, December 07, 2006
Not Made in America
As I go through life, I sometimes find things to be, well, not right. This bag of doggy treats is a prime example of something that is not right.
"American Rawhide Chews" that are made in Mexico.
Interesting, to say the least.
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Thursday, September 07, 2006
A Zetti style Deco
I had to make two Zetti-style Decos for a swap, and this was my paper-doll version! I loved making her skirt and matching hat! I really like the Zetti style and wish I spent more time making these things!
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
Annie's Birthday
Yesterday was Annie's birthday. She's now five-years-old! She asked me the night before her birthday, "When I'm five, when I wake up, will I be able to swim?"
I had to laugh. I seem to recall birthdays holding magic like that, too. It's too bad that magic has to fade. Wouldn't life be grand if it were magical?
My friends, Missi, Troy and Alli hosted the party for Annie. I am so blessed to have such good friends! The party became a pony pool party, and it was good fun for all!
As far as my broken relationship is concerned, each day is a struggle. It's very difficult to understand why this has happened, especially when I thought all was quite well. I wish I knew what was going through his head... but... I can't... and even if I could... I doubt that would change anything.
Life isn't always fair, but, at least it's life.
I had to laugh. I seem to recall birthdays holding magic like that, too. It's too bad that magic has to fade. Wouldn't life be grand if it were magical?
My friends, Missi, Troy and Alli hosted the party for Annie. I am so blessed to have such good friends! The party became a pony pool party, and it was good fun for all!
As far as my broken relationship is concerned, each day is a struggle. It's very difficult to understand why this has happened, especially when I thought all was quite well. I wish I knew what was going through his head... but... I can't... and even if I could... I doubt that would change anything.
Life isn't always fair, but, at least it's life.
Friday, July 28, 2006
Life is not always great
Today has totally sucked, for lack of a better way of saying it. I can't believe my relationship with Ed is over. I can't believe he cheated on me. I'm no Hilary Clinton, and I can't accept it. (Well, I'm no Hilary Clinton for many many reasons... including her strength, intelligence and perseverance.)
So, I'm thinking about having to enter into the whole dating arena again, and it really sickens me. I don't want to do that. I like my comfort zone way too much! What I'm really saying is that I will be single forever now.
Why? Because this experience was one bad experience too many for me. I don't think I can handle any more.
The weather outside is wickedly thunderous. I think I'll go to bed and know that "tomorrow is always fresh, with no mistakes in it." There's some good "Green Gables" for ya!
So, I'm thinking about having to enter into the whole dating arena again, and it really sickens me. I don't want to do that. I like my comfort zone way too much! What I'm really saying is that I will be single forever now.
Why? Because this experience was one bad experience too many for me. I don't think I can handle any more.
The weather outside is wickedly thunderous. I think I'll go to bed and know that "tomorrow is always fresh, with no mistakes in it." There's some good "Green Gables" for ya!
Friday, July 21, 2006
A Homemade Whirligig
My father has been making these ever since I bought him a $2 "how-to-make whirligigs" book at a garage sale. He carves them himself, and, frankly, I think they are exquisite! My father is a perfectionist when he does anything, so these are as perfect as you can imagine! If you want one, contact me!
The windmill portion spins, the woman's arms go up and down, as does the churner, and it also spins from its base, so it acts as a weather vane, as well! These things are spectacular!
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Monday, June 26, 2006
An Older Find
I found this doll at a garage sale years ago. I still don't know any more about him. Can you help me to identify it?
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