One of my favorite reasons for Thursday, is because it is Bible study day.... that, AND Campbell has gymnastics! So this morning, I headed off to Bible study hoping and praying that there would be a post from Campbell's mom after her regular Thursday lesson.
Sure enough, she did not disappoint! The stories about the funny things Campbell does in preparation for gymnastics, along with the sight of her in her leotard, are plenty to keep me in stitches for the whole week. I have got to go and experience the whole deal to see how it really goes down. But her mother's commentary about everything from getting up on Thursday mornings to the 3-way swing and why boys don't want any part of it is a hoot!
What a little punkin she is.... I hope they have enough room in their house for her trophy and medal cabinets!
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Friday, September 3, 2010
Just a Regular Day
Yesterday was a day I had been really looking forward to..... because it was time to start the new Bible study! And it was so great! Do you know Beth Moore? She is the queen of Biblical studies. My little Thursday morning group is repeating a study we did about 3 years ago, and after watching the first DVD presentation yesterday, it is like I have never seen it before. Good gosh, I am losing it. No doubt, every other part of it will be equally as new to me.
Then I ended up running errands all day. I don't know how I can fill up a day with basically doing nothing, but I am capable. Washed my car, but before I did, I put some magic stuff on the grill and windshield to remove the bugs, then I filled it with gas, ran to the grocery store, did some laundry, steamed some of it, watered the plants, decided they needed some Miracle Gro, gave them that, went to the post office, went to the eye doctor, made some phone calls and plans for a wedding shower soon to be held at my house -- then I fixed supper and took a shower before settling in for my evening computer time. I'm really not even tired. It's just almost time for bed.
Oh, and another thing I did was go on a golf ball hunt. This is an almost nightly ritual that we have started. We take the razor and go down in the pasture behind the house, looking for golf balls. Don't ask me why. We don't golf. We just enjoy the hunt for the stray golf balls. Oh, the excitement of a small town!
Which reminds me.... a couple of days ago, there was a small airplane crash out at the airport. The airplane was piled up, not damaged too badly, at the end of the runway. Call me crazy, but I wanted to know more about it. I have been watching the newspaper, and so far, there has been not one word about it. Really? Did I say it's a small town? I mean really small. This kind of stuff doesn't happen that people don't know what is going on. Apparently, everyone knows but me.
Whew! Now I am in my bed, counting the days to the time change, watching a bigtime Division II football game on tv, waiting for the 10:00 pm local news. I simply had to share with you the details of my busy day. Hope I didn't scare you away forever.
Then I ended up running errands all day. I don't know how I can fill up a day with basically doing nothing, but I am capable. Washed my car, but before I did, I put some magic stuff on the grill and windshield to remove the bugs, then I filled it with gas, ran to the grocery store, did some laundry, steamed some of it, watered the plants, decided they needed some Miracle Gro, gave them that, went to the post office, went to the eye doctor, made some phone calls and plans for a wedding shower soon to be held at my house -- then I fixed supper and took a shower before settling in for my evening computer time. I'm really not even tired. It's just almost time for bed.
Oh, and another thing I did was go on a golf ball hunt. This is an almost nightly ritual that we have started. We take the razor and go down in the pasture behind the house, looking for golf balls. Don't ask me why. We don't golf. We just enjoy the hunt for the stray golf balls. Oh, the excitement of a small town!
Which reminds me.... a couple of days ago, there was a small airplane crash out at the airport. The airplane was piled up, not damaged too badly, at the end of the runway. Call me crazy, but I wanted to know more about it. I have been watching the newspaper, and so far, there has been not one word about it. Really? Did I say it's a small town? I mean really small. This kind of stuff doesn't happen that people don't know what is going on. Apparently, everyone knows but me.
Whew! Now I am in my bed, counting the days to the time change, watching a bigtime Division II football game on tv, waiting for the 10:00 pm local news. I simply had to share with you the details of my busy day. Hope I didn't scare you away forever.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Campbell's Mom
While at that webstore, I found several other organizational products that might be necessary. I have always had this fascination with being organized. It is my fantasy. On the See Jane Work site, I found a number of items that New Lily might need. Like this Habit Former set of Life Organization cards..... Who doesn't want to have good organization habits? Those cards are going to help me do and delegate my way to a less stressful life!
And another favorite item.... the Mom Agenda.
Nothing beats having all the important information you need in one place. Whether it is health insurance information, immunization info or schedules and calendars -- a Mom Agenda is a slick way to keep everything you need to know within reach.
And I know I tend to be a "yes" man when it comes to commenting on things here on the blog, but I did find something ridiculous in the store.
Seriously? A hard-bound Webster's Thesaurus with 686 pages? For $180? And my alternative is to use my computer or the internet for free and not to store a gigantic book? Hmmmm..................
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Premium Sites
I just don't live in the right area of the country to have access to the best shopping areas. Therefore, I try to find as many great things as I can on the internets.
This week, Temple St. Clair partnered with Target to release some really great jewelry pieces. You really should check them all out. It surprised me with its depth and variety. I was expecting about 5-6 pieces and was pleasantly surprised with many more than that.
While you get your microscopes out to zoom in on these pictures, I will go ahead and post a couple of pairs of earrings....
I am sure I don't have to remind you that you are reading a rookie's blog. I don't know how to fix every little thing like pictures that are too small, but when you blow them up, they get all blurry. Just remember, I fly by the seat of my pants at all times.
Then there was this really cool site, carrying lots of different brands for moms, kids, and babies.... it's called Zulily. (I wonder what attracted me to it.)
Gosh, they have some cute things! Good thing I can show some restraint. Look at me! All restraintful and everything! An unbelievable exhibition of self control. Right here. For a minute, anyway.
Don't worry...... I'll keep looking! I know the list is neverending. Ta-ta!
This week, Temple St. Clair partnered with Target to release some really great jewelry pieces. You really should check them all out. It surprised me with its depth and variety. I was expecting about 5-6 pieces and was pleasantly surprised with many more than that.
While you get your microscopes out to zoom in on these pictures, I will go ahead and post a couple of pairs of earrings....
I am sure I don't have to remind you that you are reading a rookie's blog. I don't know how to fix every little thing like pictures that are too small, but when you blow them up, they get all blurry. Just remember, I fly by the seat of my pants at all times.
Then there was this really cool site, carrying lots of different brands for moms, kids, and babies.... it's called Zulily. (I wonder what attracted me to it.)
Gosh, they have some cute things! Good thing I can show some restraint. Look at me! All restraintful and everything! An unbelievable exhibition of self control. Right here. For a minute, anyway.
Don't worry...... I'll keep looking! I know the list is neverending. Ta-ta!
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Open Mouth, Insert Foot
Surely I am not the only person who has ever done this. There you are, small group of people, just visiting and having a good time…. And before you know it, something inappropriate or offensive has flown out of your mouth. Now it is beyond your control – the damage is done. No amount of apologizing or backtracking can take it back. You can’t fix it.
A) Do you at least try to fix it?
or
B) Do you just skim right on over it hoping no one heard you or at least didn't take offense to it?
Age old problem.
My knee-jerk reaction to my own guffaw was to keep right on going. Pretend like it didn’t happen. Hoped no one would take personal offense. Not sure it worked, but it seemed like the best choice at the time. Meanwhile, I have stewed and worried myself silly about it. Ridiculous.
I tried to put myself in the receiving end of my own comment. It occurred to me that I have been there many times. The exact same comment! Why am I so worried that I said the same thing this time, yet I am expected to take it from someone else over and over? Well, because I don’t care if others offend me, I am not going to let two wrongs make a right.
Self-respect, patience and a desire to avoid confrontation will take you a long way. So in the future, I will not be willing to discuss race, gender, or similar types of stereotypical subjects. Don't engage me. I will just have to stay away from subjects where political correctness is required.
Whew! I feel lots better.
And PS - this happened several weeks ago. It's ancient history. :)
A) Do you at least try to fix it?
or
B) Do you just skim right on over it hoping no one heard you or at least didn't take offense to it?
Age old problem.
My knee-jerk reaction to my own guffaw was to keep right on going. Pretend like it didn’t happen. Hoped no one would take personal offense. Not sure it worked, but it seemed like the best choice at the time. Meanwhile, I have stewed and worried myself silly about it. Ridiculous.
I tried to put myself in the receiving end of my own comment. It occurred to me that I have been there many times. The exact same comment! Why am I so worried that I said the same thing this time, yet I am expected to take it from someone else over and over? Well, because I don’t care if others offend me, I am not going to let two wrongs make a right.
Self-respect, patience and a desire to avoid confrontation will take you a long way. So in the future, I will not be willing to discuss race, gender, or similar types of stereotypical subjects. Don't engage me. I will just have to stay away from subjects where political correctness is required.
Whew! I feel lots better.
And PS - this happened several weeks ago. It's ancient history. :)
Monday, August 30, 2010
Travel - Still On My Mind
Don't know why.... but travel is still on my mind today. It could be because:
A) The kids have gone back to school, and my house is eerily quiet.
B) There are so many great travel websites on the internet, you find all kinds of places you want to go.
C) Fall has not yet arrived, and I am tired of the persistent wind and the sweltering heat.
Any one of those reasons is more than enough of one for me to leave town. I can be off on a trip, and before I even get home, I am thinking about where to go next and when to leave.
My sister-in-law told me about Trip Advisor, and apparently, it is the premier website for trip information and planning. There is a wealth of information, and there are details that I have found there that don't seem to be on other travel websites. Many times, a site with reader input is full of negatives and lots of bashing. Not that I don't want that, but I would at least like to hear about things that travelers did like. Whether it is hotel or day-trip information, I appreciate getting the scoop from people on the ground.
Do you have any travel information websites that you really trust and depend on? If so, please do share!
A) The kids have gone back to school, and my house is eerily quiet.
B) There are so many great travel websites on the internet, you find all kinds of places you want to go.
C) Fall has not yet arrived, and I am tired of the persistent wind and the sweltering heat.
Any one of those reasons is more than enough of one for me to leave town. I can be off on a trip, and before I even get home, I am thinking about where to go next and when to leave.
My sister-in-law told me about Trip Advisor, and apparently, it is the premier website for trip information and planning. There is a wealth of information, and there are details that I have found there that don't seem to be on other travel websites. Many times, a site with reader input is full of negatives and lots of bashing. Not that I don't want that, but I would at least like to hear about things that travelers did like. Whether it is hotel or day-trip information, I appreciate getting the scoop from people on the ground.
Do you have any travel information websites that you really trust and depend on? If so, please do share!
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Makes Me Want To Travel
Oh. My. Goodness.
Today, while tooling around on the Queen's website, I found something I had never seen before. She has an area where she posts about hotel rooms in cities she has visited. I loved it! And since she doesn't always stay at the Holiday Inn, there are some pretty unique posts. Her tour promoting her cookbook has enabled her to be in some wonderful cities, and it looks like her sister, Betsy, finds great places for her to stay.
This area of her blog came to the surface when I learned her trick about steadying herself when taking pictures indoors, or in other low-light conditions. She uses the hip cock strategy. You steady your whole body, almost creating a human tripod, by leaning to one side, taking weight off of both feet and putting it on one. Your body doesn't fight with itself to keep steady, and if you cock your hip to one side and then lean on a wall or doorway, even better! She goes on to show several pictures of herself using this technique, and they were all in hotel room bathrooms. Most likely that is the only time she photographs her own image in mirrors.
I have tried to use her photography tutorials before, but some of them tend to be a bit technical for me. Nevertheless, I find myself returning again and again, hoping to garner some bit of knowledge from her. More than the photography info, I am attracted to her everyday life on the ranch bits. Just about the time I think, "wow, I sure am tired today," I read a post from her that describes how her family has gathered and sorted cattle or wild horses, weeded the big garden that is watered by a center pivot sprinkler, and picked up or loaded 300 tons of hay -- then they came back to the house for breakfast. Let's just say we are in different seasons of our lives, she and I.
Today, while tooling around on the Queen's website, I found something I had never seen before. She has an area where she posts about hotel rooms in cities she has visited. I loved it! And since she doesn't always stay at the Holiday Inn, there are some pretty unique posts. Her tour promoting her cookbook has enabled her to be in some wonderful cities, and it looks like her sister, Betsy, finds great places for her to stay.
This area of her blog came to the surface when I learned her trick about steadying herself when taking pictures indoors, or in other low-light conditions. She uses the hip cock strategy. You steady your whole body, almost creating a human tripod, by leaning to one side, taking weight off of both feet and putting it on one. Your body doesn't fight with itself to keep steady, and if you cock your hip to one side and then lean on a wall or doorway, even better! She goes on to show several pictures of herself using this technique, and they were all in hotel room bathrooms. Most likely that is the only time she photographs her own image in mirrors.
I have tried to use her photography tutorials before, but some of them tend to be a bit technical for me. Nevertheless, I find myself returning again and again, hoping to garner some bit of knowledge from her. More than the photography info, I am attracted to her everyday life on the ranch bits. Just about the time I think, "wow, I sure am tired today," I read a post from her that describes how her family has gathered and sorted cattle or wild horses, weeded the big garden that is watered by a center pivot sprinkler, and picked up or loaded 300 tons of hay -- then they came back to the house for breakfast. Let's just say we are in different seasons of our lives, she and I.
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