Storm - March 30

Whew am I glad to be home. Went to work this morning in the rain which then turned to freezing rain as we went then the snow started! Plows were just getting going around 2:00 p.m.

Renovations Continue

Well, we continue through to the next room. My Office has been cleared, painted and put back together – with the addition of the love seat; therefore, making it into a sitting room as well. I then decided the hall looked ‘dingy’ so I painted it. The living room also has new paint on 1 wall -only 3 more to go. The Kitchen has 1 strip (to decide if we like the color in there) done and then it’s on to the bathroom.

Why is it that once you begin such a simple project as painting that it turns into a whole new adventure? Did I just say adventure, I meant challenge. Well, I enjoy change as much as the next person……….but surely to goodness we can hold off on painting the entire house!!!!!! LOL

Wahoo I love having a teen who likes to help, especially when you consider that she multi-tasked the first day by leaning her hair into the newly painted wall. I guess she felt the pink in her hair wasn’t enough color (sorry hon, I couldn’t resist). Maybe Gwen is correct in thinking it will spark a new trend of ‘highlighting the highlights’.

Well, I am off again – paint will only sit so long in the paint try before drying.

“Make hay while the sun shines” as they say. In my case, it’s while I have a day off and help besides.

Home Renovations

I like to change things around as much as the next guy - BUT. .. why is it when you begin one room it seems you must do more? The 'trickle down effect' my friend calls it. I call it - time for a serious and embracing reality check.

You see, we started this project because of one thing which requires painting of all the walls in that room, then we decided but wait that wall in the next room would look good in that color, and then it was the hall that needed attention now that you have done that...and oh wait, now this room looks like crud (this is the room the dog thinks he should help with).

BUT --the bathroom will need to wait! Oh but I have all the stuff for that one in my living room the vanity, toilet (still in the box - no privacy otherwise lol), and new lighting. So, that will come in the fall...at least the tub is in the garage.

Back to project 'A' as my teen is home for the day, she can help. Catch you later folks.

PS> My teen thought she would multi-task by coloring her hair the same color as the paint on the wall (not intentially of course). Too funny. Poor kid.

Thinking of you today

I recall our neighbor had inquired of ideas for a wedding gift for us and we suggested one of her paintings. She was flattered and asked if we had one in mind. However, when we told her which one she didn’t feel it was good enough and started telling us about things that were ‘wrong’ about it. But, we truly loved this particular one (the others were lovely too, but this one spoke to us).

Sadly, approximately 15 years ago, she was diagnosed with an in-operable brain tumor and resides in a special care residence.

I miss those days with the sound of the splash and yelp as her skinny- dipping husband hit the cold water of the pool. I miss hearing her 'growl 'at her dog Muffy, whom she lovingly called ‘piss pot’.

Because of you, we have spring all year. Thank you Joyce.

Winter Picnic

It's morning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As the sun was rising it 'hit' my entrance door 'just so'. I felt I had to try and capture it's glow. It made me smile throughout the day, and almost called me out to play.

Good and Evil

One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people.


He said, "My son, the battle is between two "wolves" inside us all.One is Evil -it is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.The other is Good -it is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith."

The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather: "Which wolf wins?"

The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you feed."

No need to knock- just come on in.

"In the house, and on the street, how many, many feet you meet".

"Small feet, big feet, here come pig feet". Seuss

Well, okay maybe not pig feet but...........

In MY house smelly feet, stinky feet, Chester Cheetos feet.

Each time I come across this picture I laugh. The top ones belong to a teenager (who is still growing) and the bottom ones belong to... well, me. One of my favorite sayings is 'that it's amazing that they hold me up'.

I remember a time during High School when my brother (4 yrs younger) was billeting a BBall player from NF - he wanted to know if we had any little kids in the house. (If only the rest of me was the same size now as I was then and not just my feet).

Dr. Seuss was born Theodore Geisel in 1904. Seuss was actually his middle name. He used the name Dr. Seuss when writing children's books so that he could use Theodore Geisel for more literature written for adults. Seuss was the author and illustrator of 44 books. Seuss died in 1991.

False Sunrise over the city

I wish I had carried my camera to work with me tonight....the sky is like a false sunrise. As I round Cox's turn, the trees frame the glow of the city . The orange of the city lights reflecting back from the low cloud cover is beautiful - breathtaking really. I truly feel as though I am meeting a new day rather than leaving one behind.

Oh to have an artist's hand to put this sight to canvas. But, I shall have to commit it to memory as an artist I am not.

Even as I continue driving, with a hint of rain in the air, I pass a home with a spotlight shining so that the kids can slide down the hillside. Oh to be young again to embark on a such an adventure into the darkness below.

I am reminded of how I learned to skate on the crust of the snows cape at my grandparents home (not far from where I live now).

By morning it will all be slush and water as the temperatures rise overnight. But oh what a joy to see such a sight as I head off to work.

Fresh Snow

It looks as though it will be a day or two before we sit upon this swing and enjoy spring together.

Another fresh snow has fallen with more to follow, but my goodness it's beautiful on the trees (check out sidebar) and the freshness of no one's footprints.

Drive carefully out there folks and enjoy the beautiful day.

In like a Lion?

Even the dog can't tell if there's someone out there. He thought 'dad' had come home.

Today is March 2nd, 2009 and this step has been cleared off numerous times tonight.

'Dad' had things to get done even though his 'people' had suggested he stay at home with us. The dog has been searching for him both inside and out for about an extra hour by this time. We are worried.

Oh, wait he's here...the dog is going crazy, and his people are glad to see him too.