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Moving to Joseph Oregon

I know that I haven't posted in a while, even my memory verses. I am still doing them. This week's is:

"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am you God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." (Isaiah 41:10, NIV)

Things have been super crazy as I have been preparing to move to Joseph, Oregon and serve as the pastor of Joseph United Methodist Church.

There has just been so much to do physically (for the move) and administratively. Basically, I have been having a hard time figuring out which way is up. In the last six weeks, I have gone to visit Joseph (8 hrs away), gone to a 3 day conference in Portland, gone on a mission trip for 4 days, gone directly to another conference for the church in Salem, OR for another 5 days. Took the rest of the week off to pack. Now, we are to the last half of the last week before the moving truck gets loaded on Monday.

Whew! Just typing all that is tiring.

The truth is that it is all very exciting, but I'm having a hard time seeing it that way because I'm so tired. I am grieving for what I'm leaving. I'm daunted about my future. I've worked very hard to get to this spot (with lots of help and support from many people), and I know that I can still blow it. I don't want to let anyone down, especially God.

If I could just have a few minutes to breathe ... No chance of that until after mid-July, and probably not after that. If I can just make it until then ... I think I can ... I think I can ... I think I can...

Only with God's help. Prayers and/or good vibes are appreciated.

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Wednesday, April 15, 2015 -

Siesta Memory Verse #8

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It's that most wonderful day of the year, for the tax man, April 15th! I'm not going to say that I love taxes. I even filed amended tax returns for last year when I realized by doing this year's taxes that I had miscalculated a major deduction. No, it wasn't enough to go to Rio, but it was better than nothing. Having said all that, I am very thankful for the services that come from my taxes: police, fire fighters, military, roads, schools, etc. So, while I filed my taxes back in January, I still tip my hat to the tax person and the hard work they do.

The fact that it's April 15th should mean that spring was well on it's way. If you would have asked me that yesterday morning, I would have agreed. Let me just share an illustration. First is a picture from Easter morning (April 5) where we put left over lose flowers on a cross just outside the building.

This second is when I came back from lunch yesterday(April 14 ). It continued to snow into the evening, not a huge amount but still. It stayed below freezing last night, so the snow is still with us. Welcome to Idaho! lol

Now, before I forget, I'm actually here to conduct some business. It is Siesta Sister Scripture Memory Verse Day. We are up to our eighth verse of the year. I chose this one because of a friend of mine that is going through some major turmoil. And really, who of us don't need to remember that we can depend on God for all things at all times. Doesn't mean we don't have a role to play, but God is our strong arm and our shield (from another Psalm, maybe I'll use that one next time).

"You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance" (Psalm 32:7, NIV).

Here is a song that is inspired by this verse. I can sing is over and over again when I feel lost and scared.

Whatever you may be going through this week, I hope you find some comfort in this.

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Tuesday, July 22, 2014 -

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Hodgepodge

It's time for the Hodgepodge, hosted by Joyce at From This Side of the Pond. Fancy playing along? Answer a question or two in the comments here. Post all your answers on your own blog. List your post over at Joyce's, and some nice people will visit your blog and comment.

1. When I look at the sky I am endlessly fascinated.

When I look at the sky I am endlessly facinated. This is especially true since I've moved to drier climes. I love to study the quality of the blue.Sometimes it's more of a baby blue. Sometimes it's shockingly dark and intense. Storm clouds can be very interesting. Sometimes I'm trying to figure how bad the storm is going to be. Grey and uniformly overcast is less exciting. That's how it was a lot in Update New York where I grew up. We were told that NY State had more cloudy days a year than any other state in the Union including Alaska. I don't know if it is a scientific fact, but it surely seemed plausable. Is it any wonder that I set off in search of sunnier skies?

2. If you had to run for political office, which one would you run for? Do you have any real desire to actually do this?

Maybe for City Council, but no, I don't have any real desire to do it.

3. What scent makes you think of home?

Baked ham and potato salad. That's what my mom always makes the day I arrive at her house. My grandmother used to do the same thing. Not only was it absolutely delish, but neither the traveler nor the cook had to worry about the exact timing.

4. How often do you take a step back to think about where you're headed in life? Do you need more or less self-reflection?

Periodically ... Usually near the beginning of the year. I have a survey that started out as a meme. However, the questions are pretty good, and it's nice to be able to compare and contrast one year from the next. I did it quite a lot as I was preparing for seminary until shortly after I graduated. I needed a break from that for a while. It was nice to coast for a while. However, the course I'm following to become ordained clergy requires quite a lot of direction assessment and self-reflection. (Yes, you can have too much of a good thing! lol)

5. July is National Ice Cream Month...besides a cone, what's your favorite food item to top with ice cream?

Something called Paradise Pie that used to be offered at Chili's. They've discontinued it. *sad face* It was a wonderful concoction with brown sugar, choclate chips, coconut, among other things. They would heat it for a moment then put the ice cream on top. Can you tell that I'm still mourning the loss?

(Picture by Ph.Ds of FOOD.)

6. What might your autobiography be called?

This is a hard one. If you've ever read this blog before, you'll know that I'm usually crap at titles. lol How about Spiritual Dancing? No, that might give the wrong impression. Maybe I should go with Spirituality Quest: One Woman's Journey to Find God One Dance Step at a Time. What do you think it should be. What would be the title of your autobiography?

7. Your least favorite mode of transportation? Why?

Scooter? It just seems like it would be such an uneven workout for one's legs. Eventually, one leg would be a lot larger than the other. *smile*

8. Insert your own random thought here.

I'm going to be teaching some new ballroom dance classes soon, and I needed some new tango music. It's incredibly difficult to find good new ballroom tango songs. Usually, it's the same songs done in different (and often beautiful) arrangements. I was able to add some great ones to my collection. Here's just one.

Any questions capture your attention?

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Wednesday, July 16, 2014 -

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Hodgepodge

It's Hodgepodge time. Joyce, at From This Side of the Pond, manages to come up with interesting questions each week. Some of them even seem to stump her. lol Anyone can play. Join on in!

1. The month of July was named for Roman Emperor Julius Caesar. He's quoted as saying, 'Experience is the teacher of all things." So what has experience taught you lately?
The more I learn, the more I see how much more there is to learn.

2. Where did you last 'roam'?
I took a road trip to Salem, OR in June for a conference. I camped overnight on the way there and back. It was a very interesting trip. I had never been to that part of the country. Loved traveling through the Columbia Gorge. Beautiful. I almost hit a heron as it was flying across the interstate from the Columbia River. Of course, hitting it wouldn't have been great, but I did get to see it up close for a couple of seconds. Then, it was gone. I also saw some big horned sheep grazing by the guardrail.

For once I wasn't just trying to get from Point A to Point B as quickly as possible. I got to stop when I saw something interesting or just decide that a campground next to a stream looked pretty, so I was setting up for the night. I got to lay out gazing at the stars. I got to have a neighbor who was traveling on his motorcycle. He looked a lot like Orlando Bloom.

He hung a hammock between two trees and slept there for the night. I started to consider whether he might actually be Orlando Bloom when I saw him get into the Lotus position to meditate and chant as the sun was going down. (Believe me when I tell you that I know Orlando Bloom is a Buddhist. ;) ) Also, believe me when I say that I was enough of a fan-girl in the past to be absolutely certain that I would have realized it was Orlando when we were paying our camping fees for the night. ;)

A view of the Snake River from Farewell Bend State Park.

3. Speaking of 'Rome'...pizza, pasta, gelato...you can only pick one, which would you choose?
Pizza. Though I love pasta and ice cream, I'm not sure that I could imagine life without pizza. :)

4. 'Rome wasn't built in a day', 'All roads lead to Rome', 'When in Rome...' which 'Roman' idiom have you most recently encountered? Explain.
"Rome wasn't built in a day" We could be talking about my bank account. However, I think that it's really a definition of life. The things we do are a process. We make goals. We try to achieve them. It can apply to a savings account. It can be as simple as making it through a day. It can be as complex as rebuilding a church. It's understanding that sometimes we take two steps forward and one step back. It's realizing that we've been rowing in the wrong direction for a while and having to make a course correction. After all "Rome wasn't built in a day."

5. What's a movie you've seen or a book you've read, that makes you want to book a trip to Italy?
The Italian Job and the James Bond reboot, Casino Royale. Actually, my most accurate inspiration would be from a tv show. Travels in Europe with Rick Steves or more recently, Rick Steves' Europe. To tell you the truth, I've never been over excited to visit Italy. I mean, it would be nice, but I've never had a burning desire, like I've had with other places.

6. Walt's original Disneyland opened almost sixty years ago, on July 17, 1955 Have you ever been to the California park? How about any of the other Disney parks around the world? What's your favorite amusement park ride or attraction?
Disney World is a place I have a burning desire to visit. I'll even go to Italy at Epcot if you want. ;) I have been to Disneyland (1981-ish). It was rather rushed, and the only thing I remember distinctly is the ride It's a Small World. (Just typing the words is bringing back the traumatic memory of hearing that song 5000 times. Perhaps, I exaggerate, but only slightly. lol)

I adore Disney World. The fact that they have so much control over the surrounding property really makes you feel like you are visiting a parallel universe or something. My favorite thing ... That's a hard choice. I haven't been there in a while, but my favorites are Star Tours and Muppet Vision 3D at Hollywood Studios. They incorporate one of my favorite aspects of Disney World. Often the entertainment while waiting in line is more fun than many amusement parks' main attractions.

Found on my bed one day at Disney World

I've gone a couple of times between Easter and Mother's Day. It is the perfect time of year. It's not too hot yet. Spring has fully sprung, so it's beautiful. And, there are hardly any crowds since school hasn't gotten out yet.

7. It's that time of year...when were you last bitten or stung?
Knock on wood, it hasn't happened to me this year, yet. It is one of the benefits of being in a dry climate. I did have one land on me while camping, but I was able to get rid of it before it injected any of it's terrible poison. Then, I closed up for the night to stay out of harm's way.

8. Insert your own random thought here.
I'm too tired for a random thought. Vacation Bible School is in less than two weeks. I may have a nervous breakdown between now and then. lol

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Wednesday, July 02, 2014 -

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Hodgepodge

It's the 180th Edition of the Hodgepodge! It's a weekly meme hosted by the beautiful and gracious Joyce at From This Side of the Pond. Here we go!

1. Speaking of 180...when was the last time you 'did a 180' on something? It was probably when I had to make a u-turn when I forgot something at the office. lol

2. It's Independence Week in the US of A! What's your favorite thing about America right this very minute? Favorites only! Let's hear what you love about America. This is a hard one because there are so many things to pick. Right this very minute my favorite thing about the good ol US of A is that I could spontaneously hop in my car and drive a couple of towns down the road to favorite restaurant. Freedom of movement and travel is a glorious thing.

Yes, I still have this car, and yes, I still love it!

3. Stars or stripes? Red, white, or blue? Watermelon, homemade vanilla ice cream, or blueberry pie? There is only one set that isn't highly variable, watermelon. I suppose generally my preference is stripes, but if we're talking about red white and blue, I find the stars more striking. And I love the colors red, white, and blue, but I usually only wear them together on patriotic holidays.

4. When did you last see stars, figuratively speaking? When I was ill. When I would lay down and close my eyes, a little woozy, I may have seen stars.

5. 'Clear as a bell', 'with bells on', 'lots of bells and whistles', 'saved by the bell'...which phrase 'rings' truest for you lately? Have you ever seen The Liberty Bell? I haven't seen the Liberty Bell, but the phrase that rings true for me lately would be clear as a bell. One of my favorite things about living in the dryer climate like Idaho, or West Texas for that matter, is the clear blue skies that seems to be practically permanently present. Something about looking at them brings me joy and peace.

Not absolutely clear sky, but just look at it.

Those times in West Texas when clouds actually make the sky more beautiful!

6. Are you caught up in World Cup fever? Have you watched a lot or a little or none at all? I have not caught the fever. My favorite part is watching Jimmy Kimmel's Play of the Day. This primarily involves putting the ball back and play, and it immediately going back out of bounds. I have to admit it always makes me laugh.

7. Bid farewell to June in 10 words or less. Oh June, so glad I could enjoy your summery ways.

8. Insert your own random thought here. I was very pleased that the Supreme Court could have some unanimous decisions this season. The ruins may have been narrow, but they were able to find common ground. Okay Washington D.C., they've proved it could be done. Acknowledge the humanity of people with whom you may disagree vehemently, but find some common ground. That's the only way we're going to move forward as a nation.

Have a great 4th of July no matter where in the world you are!

Monday, May 26, 2014

Monday, May 26, 2014 -

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Memorial Day

Memorial Day, a day of commemoration created in honor of the people who sacrificed themselves for their country. In my family it was also the day that we went to the graves of family members to give them a spring cleaning.

I've seen a lot of war memorials, and today, I've seen a lot of pictures honoring those who served by laying down their lives for their country. One of the most moving and chilling memorial I've seen is for the Koren War in Washington D.C.. It is especially eerie at night. It helps me to imagine what it is like being on patrol in the night. What it's like to be startled when you encounter something unexpected in the dark.

I know that our military have had more of the desert experience in recent years, but as you look at this picture imagine yourself being a part of this patrol. Imagine what it must have felt like to be there.

I've seen a lot of comments in this weekend about emphasizing that Memorial Day weekend is not about having three days off work and grilling meat. That's true. Almost all the members of my family from my dad's generation have been in the military. However, believe me when I tell you that they enjoy(ed) their Memorial Day Weekend family BBQs and get togethers as much as anyone.

Remember our fallen brothers and sisters, but let go of your guilt. It's okay. If you can't feel free to gather with family and friends, what did they die for anyway?

Sunday, May 11, 2014

Sunday, May 11, 2014 -

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Happy Mother's Day

Here is a picture of my mother from when we went to Yellowstone last summer. I may have posted it before, but it's one of my favorites!

Happy Mother's Day to all those mothers out there whether biological or emotional. :)

Friday, May 2, 2014

Friday, May 02, 2014 -

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Have You Ever Been to Idaho Falls?

I was taking a little stroll near the Snake River in Idaho Falls...

... and what should I chance upon but the falls that gave the city their name.

They definitely cross the river at a very sharp diagonal.

I've never seen anything quite like it. Up close you can see the rapids, but further back, it runs in a straight line. I don't know if the "regularity" is man-made or natural. I'll check it out the next time I go.

And here is part of a park a little further south sponsored by the local Rotary Club with a distinctively Japanese feeling to it. Beautiful.

Friday, October 11, 2013

Friday, October 11, 2013 -

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What's Around the Next Bend?

You never know what's going to be around the next bend. It's true in life, but in this case, I mean this quite literally. Last week, I took a new road out into the countryside. I went around a bend, and a whole new landscape greeted me. Rolling hills, farmland, and there were even some naturally occurring trees. Who knew?

I was especially awed by the touches fall color. (Click on the pictures for a larger image.)

If only I could capture more than a hint of their grandeur.

Saturday, September 21, 2013

Saturday, September 21, 2013 -

My Life,photo

Stunning Summer Sunset

I was driving home from Idaho Falls last Saturday as the sun was setting. The light was caught in the storm that was just to the east.

Happy Saturday!

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Tuesday, August 27, 2013 -

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Water Water Everywhere

I live in a very dry valley. You might even call it desert conditions. The humidity gets over 20%, and people start complaining. Often storms go around us due to the mountains surrounding us. Last Friday was the exception.

This time the system got trapped in the valley, and we received half the year's average rainfall in a few hours. And, this is after a brutally dry summer. Can we say "flash flood warnings"? Naturally, debris covered the drains, and the result was ...

Picture by Sylvia Lora via KIFI.

This is an underpass, and in case you're wondering that clearance sign says 12 feet, 2 inches. That's a lot of water.

Luckily, once the drains were cleared, the flood water receded almost as fast as it came. Well, it may have taken them a bit longer with this underpass. lol

What's the line from the song? "It never rains, but it pours."

And credit where credit's due ... This post was inspired by one by my friend Dianne at Forks Off the Moment.

Friday, July 19, 2013

Friday, July 19, 2013 -

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My Summer Vacation

My mom has been visiting this past week, and we went all over Eastern Idaho, Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks. It was quite the adventure. Even though my mother loves nature and picturesque scenery, it appears that she has developed a phobia of driving over 20 mph on roads that are not level and straight.

I thought that she was just scarred due to marrying a NASCAR enthusiast (read "wannabe"). I assure you that I drove very safely, never straying above the speed limit, which is 45 mph or less in the national parks.

As I recall, my grandmother got more and more nervous about things as she got older. Looks like I have something to look forward to. In any case, we did enjoy the places once we got there, and it was very beautiful. In an effort to make the pictures more interesting, we tried to get people in them as often as possible. Of course, as I was the photographer, my mommy is my model.

Scout Mountain, Pocatello,ID -- Really don't have to go out of the area for natural beauty.

Really cool bear sculpture as the Pocatello Zoo.

One of the first pictures in the beauty of Yellowstone.

My mom took this bison pic through the car window as everyone else seemed to be gaping at a different pair about 500 yards away. They looked like two brown specks. So often we noticed people being so obsessed with what everyone else was looking at that they missed what was right in front of them. As people in my line of work would say, "That will preach." Really a great commentary of our oblivion in life.

The cute, somewhat touristy, motel room we had in West Yellowstone. Newly renovated with beautiful wood paneling and rustic furniture. Moose Creek Cabins. Highly recommended if you are in the area. We also had a chance to sample the local fare of bison, elk, and pheasant. There were notes on the menu that they weren't hunted in the parks. I thought that was a nice touch.

We crossed the Continental Divide three times that day.

One of the beautiful falls in Yellowstone, one which didn't require parking in a lot with 500 people.

Jackson Lake in Grand Teton National Park. Yellowstone & Grand Teton are connected, so it's relatively easy to do them both at the same time.

And this is the Grand Teton itself in all it's glory. Incidentally, it's also where I locked my keys in my car. Luckily, my AAA membership was in effect, and we were pretty close to Jackson, WY. Only amounted to a one hour delay. Didn't prevent me from feeling like an idiot.

And this is the lovely addition to my front door that I found when we returned home. I'm coordinating a Youth Flamingo Fundraiser at my church. They say that paybacks are hell, but I thought that this one was pretty fun. When I get stressed out at work, I have to remember they really do love me. :)

In other words, we had a great time!

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Saturday, May 04, 2013 -

My Life,photo

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They're Pointy!

Here's one of the many spectacular views on my daily walk. Things are continually getting greener, but yes, there's still snow on the mountains, too. Just when I think we're done, it looks like someone dusted the mountaintops with powdered sugar.

Have a great week!

Saturday, April 27, 2013

Saturday, April 27, 2013 -

My Life,photo,spring

Closer?

The trees are just about ready to pop their leaves. Sage doesn't count, but the hills are getting greener. Almost there ...

Hope things are nice in your region. ;)

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Tuesday, April 23, 2013 -

My Life,photo,snow,spring

Spring?

I have a little "before" and "after" to show you.

This was the view from my window when I got up this morning ...

And this was out the same window early this evening...

What a difference a sunny day makes.

I know that some people reading this blog are still having to deal with more snow than this, and I feel for you, but still ... It's a wonder that we don't all have pneumonia! lol

Though I do have to say that I'm quite blessed to have such a lovely view as I sit at my computer. And soon, if we can get it to stop snowing, the leaves are going to pop out on those trees. Lovely. :)

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Sunday, March 10, 2013 -

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Happy Daylight Savings Time

Simon's Cat has got to be about my favorite, and this is my favorite among the favorites.

I do this with my alarm clock, ignoring it hoping it will go away. (Especially apt this first Daylight Savings Time morning of the year.) Actually, in real life, my last cat used to do this to me on Saturday mornings with less meowing ... and minus the bat. ;) But she was even trickier.

She'd get me up thinking that her bowl was empty. Then, she'd disappear, bowl full. It was like she was saying, "If I've got to be up, so do you. Get up!" Who'd think that such a cute girl would do such a thing. ;)

Happy Daylight Savings time!

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Tuesday, September 25, 2012 -

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Hodgepodge

It's Hodgepodge time again, hosted by Joyce @ From This Side of the Pond. It seems to be my staple these days. I'm working on a little more variety, but I am very thankful for the interesting questions that Joyce provides each week.

1. The Wednesday Hodgepodge this week falls on John Chapman's birth date. He's more famously known as Johnny Appleseed...what's your favorite variety of apple?
Granny Smith, the tartness, the sweetness, the crispness ... Just thinking about it makes my mouth water.

2. When did you last say 'ick'?

"Ick" is a regular part of my vocabulary. Most recently was probably from a tv program, a new Brit favorite New Tricks, on Sunday night that involved maggots. ICK!!!

3. Do you think there's a generation gap? Explain.
Sure. I've accepted that I'm on the far side of it. One day I was referencing some piece of technology that I felt was pretty modern and contemporary like music CDs or something. The young person had no idea what I was talking about. That's the day that I told myself, "You are officially 'old'." lol

4. What's on your computer screen saver? Do you leave it alone or change it often?
I have random pictures from my harddrive fade in and out. I've had that for years. In a way, it updates itself as I add more pics, but I leave the set-up alone. Here's the last one that I saw. ;)

One of the arches to a city park in Jackson, Wyoming.

5. If you had the attention of the entire world for two minutes, what would you say?
The first question is do I play this straight or go for the laugh? The whole world? Two minutes? Gotta play it straight. Next question, why am I in the spotlight? Maybe it doesn't matter. Maybe is shouldn't matter. If I had the attention of the entire world for two minutes, I would have to say, "God love You! God loves you as if you were the only one" (Augustine).

6. Four fashion trends to try this fall are-brocade/jacquard (fancy printed fabrics), peplum, lace, and printed pants...which of these four would you be most likely to wear?
Ooooo ... everything old is new again. I'm having flashbacks to the late 70s early 80s. I might have to look at some images to see where they're going with this. I never stopped wearing lace, and I've always been drawn to jacquard fabrics, so I'd have to say those.

7. What can make your bad day better?
Why seeing all my bloggy friends, of course! But a little chocolate never hurts. ;)

8. Insert your own random thought here.
Dancing with the Stars All-Stars are back! Guess where I'll be on Monday nights? (Or at least catching up over at Travis'. lol)

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Wednesday, September 19, 2012 -

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Hodgepodge

Joyce over at From This Side of the Pond hosts this meme that has some interesting questions each week. Do you want to play?

1. What's the best and worst thing thing about growing older?

The truth of the matter is that I really don't think about my age very much. Most of the time, I can only figure out my age by subtracting my birth year from the current year. I still feel the same in my brain as I did when I was 5 or 6. (I was definitely one of those kids who was 5 going on 30. lol) Just look at the pic I posted for Hodgepodge from a week ago.

I don't think of myself as "older." I'm just me. I don't know that I have a "best" or "worst," not really, but if I have to come up with something ...

Best: Knowing that I've done a lot of cool things in my life.
Worst: Knowing that I could have done even more if I'd been smarter about it.

2. Autumn arrives this week in the Northern Hemisphere...what one thing do you love most about the fall season?

Leaves

3. Speaking of fall...pumpkin seems to be flavoring everything these days-are you a fan? What's your favorite pumpkin flavored food or beverage?

When I started smelling that certain quality in the air (probably leaves starting to turn), my mind went instantly to pumpkin, and it made me smile. Pumpkin pie would be my favorite, but I made some pretty good pumpkin bread last year (thanks to Costco - lol).

4. Since we're on the subject of fall...what's the worst fall you've ever taken?

I've had some doozies. I was thinking of giving you the top three. I'll give you the most recent because the body remembers the recent pain better than the past. It is from this past Memorial Day. I was hurrying out of my apartment on my way to pick up my guest, and I missed the last 1/2 step. Bam! All of a sudden I find myself face down on the sidewalk.

My hands had been full of bags, so I couldn't even try to catch myself. I twisted some things and skinned some others. I was a bit stunned for a couple of minutes, but I was pretty much okay. I was afraid that I had broke my glasses as they got knocked off my face, but they were fine too, narry a scratch. Even my cell phone came away unscathed. I twisted my wrist, but no broken bones from any of my falls. I figure that I'm a walking commercial for drinking milk as a kid. It does a body good!

5. If you could own a prop from any film what would you choose?

The first thing that popped into my head was Aragorn's sword from Lord of the Rings. I wonder what that says about me. In fact, I have a letter opener replica of that sword. There can be something elegant and artistic about a sword though I could never think of actually using one.

6. What's the most interesting word you've read or learned in the past week?

Hmmm ... I can't think of any that I've learned recently (though I've been known to read dictionaries on occasion), but I had lunch with a five year old on Sunday, and he had recently learned the word "ginromous." He was very creative about getting it into conversation, especially when he was telling me about his Spider Man birthday party from last week.

7. When was the last time you locked yourself out of your house, car, or office? Was it a big deal?

It's been a while, so I don't want to tempt fate. I'm probably overdue despite my borderline OCD behavior about it.

8. Insert your own random thought here.

If you're looking for nail polish that lasts consider China Glaze. I get it at Sally's Beauty Supply. It's been lasting at least a week for me with natural nails. Usually, I'm lucky if I last out the day before it starts chipping or peeling. It lasts almost as well as if it was on artificial nails, but it can be removed with regular nail polish remover. And it's reasonably priced too (around $5 here).

And for the record, this isn't a paid advertisement or anything. I just got it several weeks ago, and I was simply amazed. I had to share.

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Saturday, September 15, 2012 -

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6 comments

4 Years & Counting

It's my blogoversary today, at least at the time that I was writing this. It's funny how these things sneak up on you, even when you have a button on your sidebar as a gentle reminder that it's coming up. I can hardly believe that it has been four years, at least at this particular location.

I was looking at my posts from last year, and I found something missing. This picture ...

The bright orange. The brilliant blue. Just a hint of things to come for this season.
The smell of fall is in the air. It's delightful.

Rather than focusing on the past or thinking of the future, let's live in this moment and appreciate the things around us.

Thank you to all of my bloggy friends that keep me coming back for more. Here's to another four years!

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Saturday, August 25, 2012 -

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