Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Monday, February 11, 2008
dresser in the window
Except for the noise of the passing cars, I think I could take a nap in the comfy window displays of the 'Black Eyed Susan' store.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Saturday, February 09, 2008
Friday, February 08, 2008
bowl
Each time I do the family grocery shopping I look for something special for myself. Visions of lovely still lives, I take 10 minutes in the produce department choosing just the right specimen, shape, color. It's all very fun until I get to the checkout.
That's when I learn no checker remembers the code because no one in this large market has ever come across the items I select. Then they ask me what they are. I don't want to admit that I bought them for the texture. 'Tamillo?' There are many ways to pronouce this when you live in Pennsylvania. I try several pronounciations myself and get blank stares.
The implied value goes up, but I'm not leaving without them. I offer to check the price, no they don't want me to leave the line. I'll pay anything, so I make up a number. 'I think they are $2.99 a lb'. Good enough.
Thursday, February 07, 2008
new boy scout
Rush is loving Troop 10. I'm getting practice sewing on badges. This is a very time consuming job, but I just happen to have khaki colored thread--so I dive in with enthusiasm. After I finish handstitching a badge, I notice it's a askew, not quite as straight or centered as it should be. Rush doesn't notice, I get a hug for each, he thinks they look perfect!
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
trees
Today was a day for living in Pennsylvania--especially a winter day in February, where the temperature reached over 70 degrees and graced us with a vibrant sunset!
Today my married name became official. Yes, we were married in the 1990's, I just never bothered to register my name with social security. I took Fred along just in case, along with my passport, all the forms, and the original marriage license I stumbled upon last week--the missing puzzle piece that kept me from remembering to do this small (yet important) task.
Today my married name became official. Yes, we were married in the 1990's, I just never bothered to register my name with social security. I took Fred along just in case, along with my passport, all the forms, and the original marriage license I stumbled upon last week--the missing puzzle piece that kept me from remembering to do this small (yet important) task.
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Monday, February 04, 2008
Sunday, February 03, 2008
flameworking
It feels good to be melting glass once again, though I enjoyed the break and feel refreshed. The trick is to get my hands to cooperate with me and recall what once came naturally.
Saturday, February 02, 2008
one bad apple
this is what happens when you buy small fruit for photography, not lunch, then you get busy melting glass and forget about the props you left in the window.
My thumbmark makes me laugh--yes, I'd say this one is past it's prime.
My thumbmark makes me laugh--yes, I'd say this one is past it's prime.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
olivia
Last week it was discipline, 'you've got dishes for a week'.
Who knew she's do such a great job, the kitchen never looked better. Damn!
Seven days later, 'hey honey, you want to make some money? I'll pay you $25. every Wednesday if you do all the dishes and keep the kitchen spotless? 'Oh yeah' she said with a smile as I went for my purse.
17's a good age!
Who knew she's do such a great job, the kitchen never looked better. Damn!
Seven days later, 'hey honey, you want to make some money? I'll pay you $25. every Wednesday if you do all the dishes and keep the kitchen spotless? 'Oh yeah' she said with a smile as I went for my purse.
17's a good age!
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Monday, January 28, 2008
my sister cooking
Sabrina is visiting from Vermont, and last night she made from scratch tiny pizzas. We all got to prepare our own toppings., though she forewarned us that simple is usually best. No one listened--we heaped the ingredients on until our pizzas were nearly at thick as they were wide. They were amazing, each a little different.
My favorite? The little one she made just for me with the simplest of ingredients, a little goat cheese, a leaf or two of basil, a thin slice of tomato, a sprinkling of pine nuts. She was right.
My favorite? The little one she made just for me with the simplest of ingredients, a little goat cheese, a leaf or two of basil, a thin slice of tomato, a sprinkling of pine nuts. She was right.
Friday, January 25, 2008
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Monday, January 21, 2008
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Monday, January 14, 2008
rabbit in ground glass
Today was week two, day three of my beginner yoga class. We primarily worked on breathing exercises today--it's pretty interesting.
Last Thursday, right before class, I saw one of my classmates outside the building. She watched me coming from across the street at Starbuck's, cappuccino in hand. When we caught up, she expressed her shock that I was drinking coffee before yoga.
Well why not? (oh course, I said nothing) I thought of this all week. So this morning, I went without, planning to get the cappuccino after class instead. Never again, between yawning and nearly falling asleep twice, I could never quite clear my mind of what I missed, that morning routine I enjoy so. Next time, I follow my heart and body and do what I want. Cappuccino before yoga? If that's what I desire, darn right, that's what I do!
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Friday, January 11, 2008
Thursday, January 10, 2008
olivia
She's so independant, I didn't remember that she was taking a day off school for an FBLA competition/test on 'Parlimentary Proceedures'. She bounded into the house this afternoon, victorious. Gee, I knew she was studying for something. I guess at 17, they don't tell us all the details of their lives.
I suspect at dinner tonight, she'll still be wearing around her neck, the first place ribbon she brought home today.
I suspect at dinner tonight, she'll still be wearing around her neck, the first place ribbon she brought home today.
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
open doors
The weather was so nice today, I opened all the doors and windows. The outdoor dog came in. The indoor cats went out. Everyone is happy.
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Dot our spotted calico
We had a wonderfully warm day, a bit unexpected for Pennsylvania, so I opened all the doors and windows. Dot ventured out to the granite slab on the patio, warmed from the sun.
Monday, January 07, 2008
driving lessons
Today was a beautiful weather day, it reached nearly 70 degrees. I suppose in Pennsylvania that means we'll have snow tomorrow.
Olivia and I took the opportunity this afternoon to practice her driving, now that she has her learner's permit. Round and round in the neighborhood, hand over hand turning, remember the turn signals, watch that mailbox. Ahh, there's so much to learn.
She's quite cautious so we're working on getting her speed above 15mph. Ahh, in time I guess!
Olivia and I took the opportunity this afternoon to practice her driving, now that she has her learner's permit. Round and round in the neighborhood, hand over hand turning, remember the turn signals, watch that mailbox. Ahh, there's so much to learn.
She's quite cautious so we're working on getting her speed above 15mph. Ahh, in time I guess!
Sunday, January 06, 2008
savannah
Savannah is 10, she never holds still, and she hates to have her photo taken. She prefers the backyard to the indoors, and when I go outside, she takes off running to the edge of the property to show me she's working. Scaring squirrels up trees and the family of wild rabbits under the big cherry tree into their burrows. Boy can she run!
This is my first non-blurry photo of Savannah. I finally learned the secret--there is a glass door between us. The sun is setting, I can see the glow on her fur. She thinks it's supper time, so she's getting in close to the glass door to see if I'm going for the food bin. Nope, not this time girl, I'm taking pictures!
This is my first non-blurry photo of Savannah. I finally learned the secret--there is a glass door between us. The sun is setting, I can see the glow on her fur. She thinks it's supper time, so she's getting in close to the glass door to see if I'm going for the food bin. Nope, not this time girl, I'm taking pictures!
Saturday, January 05, 2008
Friday, January 04, 2008
cream nut candies
I had to have these candies. I know, only 5 chocolates in a box and the price seemed high, $10.95, so I didn't show him that part. It was a small grocery store, afterall. Fred said, 'but you'll eat them'. Yes, I know, that's the idea, but I'll photograph the box first, and I did.
Thursday, January 03, 2008
stone house
Fred took the rest of the week off work, so this morning we casually drove the 20 miles to go to a favorite coffee house in Lambertville NJ. Sometimes I can't help but eavesdrop on another conversation--even stopping Fred in his own conversation, so I can listen better. I know it makes him crazy when I do this, but this one overhead today made me laugh. Two young men talking:
"In order to graduate on time, I had to double up on my gym classes. The only trouble was, they were not back to back, so I had to change clothes twice."
"In order to graduate on time, I had to double up on my gym classes. The only trouble was, they were not back to back, so I had to change clothes twice."
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
apples, red green
The kids are back in school after the long winter break and they didn't miss the morning bus. I awoke at 8:30, having missed the morning activity, to find the house quiet, and a cat or two asleep in a sunbeam. A great start to the new year!
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
stone house berries
It was a beautiful day to walk around our small town. The sky was blue, the rains had cleared and everything was still except for the Starbucks on the pond, and some boys riding their bikes. My kind of day!
lamb night light
This morning I found a little night light on the top shelf of our closet. Fred said it belonged to him as a baby, it's leg was broken years ago. He put in a new bulb so I could see the calming glow.
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