Sparkly morning

Hopefully we won't have too many more "sparkly" mornings.

Winter Sense, eh? Hmmm

Your Winter Sense is Sight

You are a very visual person, and some of your strongest memories are around things you've seen in your life. You simply like the way winter looks. This season may seem dead to most people, but it's very alive to you. You enjoy all the sites of winter - from starry winter nights to dancing holiday lights. You think this is the most beautiful time of the year. Snow makes everything a little more magical.

What's Your Winter Sense?

Blogthings: If Quizzes Are Outlawed, Only Outlaws Will Take Quizzes

Pearl is one of my nicknames

But I don't really think this fits.

You Are a Cream Pearl

You are emotionally stable and serene. You have cultivated gratitude and peace in your life. You are both intensely alive and totally easygoing. You roll with the punches. You are good natured and purposely try to keep things simple. You deflect drama. Friends turn to you during times of trouble. You are optimistic and reassuring.

The Pearl Test

Blogthings: A Fine Line Between Insight and Stupidity

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?

1.Leaning :: Tower of Pisa
2.Projects :: to-do list
3.404 :: Not found
4.Page :: book
5.Twitter :: Tweet
6.Renaissance :: Renewal
7.Webinar :: usually kind of boring
8.Community :: group
9.Illustrate :: draw, picture
10.Clean slate :: start over

More Snow

What was pretty and enchanting in December is getting awfully old in February. *sigh* Another ten inches yesterday and today. I moved the sled from its ornamental spot in front of the studio barn up to the garage. It may come in handy!

Milestones

A first: Getting to watch one of the nieces choose her wedding gown. It was great to be there with her folks and my mom and great-nephew Caleb.

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?

1.Maroon :: Red
2.Save :: Bank
3.Smithereens :: Smashed
4.Conversation :: Chit-chat
5.Visual :: Seeing
6.Experience :: Live through
7.Steady :: as a rock
8.Wives :: Henry the 8th
9.Glass :: Water
10.String :: Ball of

Heat Wave

We didn't have a January thaw this year, but we surely had a February one. We hit 55 degrees F two days in a row. Living on the farm you can see upclose the joys of a thaw . . . the fields lose their water and it comes rolling through to the drainage ditches. Unfortunately, one of the tiles in the field is broken, so I get a lot of water. Fortunately, the tiles in the yard were routed a oouple of years ago and the lake has subsided.

Cello

I'm getting better at reading the bass clef.

Happy Valentine's Day

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?

1.Excitedly :: Enthusiasm
2.Rolls :: Royce
3.Owls :: Night
4.Cover :: Blanket
5.Jubilee :: fifty
6.Heartthrob :: Teenager
7.Pizza :: Pepperoni, Cheese
8.Constipation :: Waity matters
9.Weightless :: Space
10.Truck :: Driver

Imported From Detroit

Yes, I'm from Michigan, and Yes, I really liked the Chrysler ad in the Super Bowl.

Swiping quizzes from Roscoe again

You Are a Down to Earth Dreamer

Just because you're practical, it doesn't mean you don't dream. You just like to put your dreams into action more than most people. At first you dream big, but then you stop and think... Can your dream actually be achieved? You're willing to rethink and refine your dream until it is possible. And then you go act on it!

What Kind of Dreamer Are You?

Blogthings: Cheaper Than a Therapist

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?

1.Trash :: my CURBY!!! I love my curby
2.Abs :: muscles
3.Dating :: Getting to know you
4.Hooked :: Rug
5.Face :: Time, eyes
6.Algebra :: a great math
7.Reading :: My hobby, my passion
8.Horrendous :: awful
9.Looks :: aren't everything
10.Python :: Monty

Shadow

2011-02-02_15-27-14_899
Originally uploaded by Aunt Owwee

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February Confession

Mourning doves calling make me sad, as does a certain wind through the trees.

Snow Day!

We didn't get near as much snow as predicted here in mid-Michigan, but with the winds and drifting I'm doing a snow day thing. This picture was taken on Sunday, before the snow hit.

My project for the day is working in the pantry. You know how that goes, storage places tend to get out of whack if not checked frequently, and mine has piles of things that need to be organized. It's been fun!

Going to go look for the groundhog (we call them woodchucks) this afternoon!!

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?

1.Agency :: Employment
2.Ministrations :: Comforts
3.Charlie :: Brown
4.Bricks :: and stones may
5.Contingencies :: Emergency plans
6.Dad :: Father
7.Zoned :: Residential
8.Direct :: Mail
9.Team :: Spartans
10.Cave :: Man

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?

1.Girlfriend :: Boyfriend
2.Crushed :: Broken-hearted
3.Source :: Creator
4.Corner :: Office
5.Gossip :: Rumor, Mill
6.Encounter :: Meet
7.Make an offer :: Bid
8.Stylish :: Chic
9.Profit :: Necessary
10.Waste :: not, want not

Retro TV

I went without television for fourteen months. Last August I purchased a new little tv set that I use with rabbit ears. One of my favorite stations is RetroTV. This morning we're watching (well listening to) Lassie (the very early version), Rifleman, and Wagon Train. I find these way more enjoyable than present day fare. I guess I'm getting old!

can i?

Trying to post from the droid and it worked! Slowly but Shirley!

January Departures

January, such a dark month. And a sad month this year, as our company mourns the loss of two former employees.

Buck was a former saleman. He retired in the 90's, but didn't retire from life. He was active in civic activities, played tennis, took care of his yards and gardens and the neighbors too. His wife was a nutritionist who kept him in peak health. He was 89 and going great, but he fell and hit his head. Brain bleeding occurred and he passed.

Buck's father had been a professor. That must have impacted Buck, for he was a natural teacher. I mean, he even taught us how Easter is determined: First Sunday after the first full moon after the vernal equinox. And it's late this year.

January Secret

I'm afraid of the dark. In the dark months I leave lots of lights on throughout the house.

"Let it Snow" has to go

Okay, it's two weeks + into January. I may need to hide the "let it snow" signs.

The Company Men

Looking forward to this movie. Kevin Costner as an older dude . . . we are aging.

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?

1.Bootie :: Baby
2.User :: End
3.Child :: Toddler
4.Scribe :: Secretary
5.Manager :: Store
6.Upsetting :: Frustrating
7.Puddles :: Rain
8.Hopeful :: Always
9.Procrastination :: is my middle name
10.Statistics :: Data

Unconscious Mutterings!

I say ... and you think ... ?

1.Speech :: Politician
2.Meredith :: Greys Anatomy
3.Consensus :: Majority
4.Attack :: Assault
5.Sue :: A Boy Named
6.Voted :: Polls
7.Epic :: Extravaganza
8.Checking in :: Hotel
9.Dishwasher :: Soap
10.Underneath :: Below

Country Strong

Was actually quite weak.

A BEAUTIFUL morning

First Week gone!

Wow. Turn the page, and the first week of 2011 has disappeared. That sure went fast! One of the problems with having an accounting related job: the last five days of a month and the first five are busy busy.

It's a gorgeous winter morning up here in Michigan. Very cold, fresh snow yesterday, and sunshine. The trees are coated in hoarfrost. I'm heading out for pictures in a few minutes.

January 3

Thank you!

2x29+1.

So now on to 2011

Well, yes. Tomorrow is my birthday. And it is one that ends in nine. Utoh. But I've decided not to wallow in the aging thing. I'm following the example of the publisher of a local women's magazine. She turned 40!! (gasp, so old) this year and decided to give herself a challenge of doing new things each month. Well, hey, if it works for the young'uns it should work even better for the old'uns, eh? So I have set a dozen projects for this last year of the 50's. (I also have a big master sixty by sixty list, but that's another story.)

So here is what I'll be up to this coming year:

January: Spa Day. A full day. This is probably the priciest of the projects, but I've never done it, and it is time.

February: Knit a scarf. Now, I've done that when I was younger, but I'd like to try again with the new yarns.

March: Play "Secrets" on the cello. I played the violin in high school. I now have my niece's cello here at the farm. Will attempt to teach myself to play or will enroll for classes at the local music shop, and want to learn to play that one piece.

April: Shoot pictures of all the barns in my township, and visit with the owners to get the stories that they know. Two barns have gone down in the last year. I need to get this project done.

May: Create an herb garden in one of the old horse troughs.

June: Get a passport.

July: Shoot a gun

August: Buy a wig

September: Learn to recognize 30 fonts.

October: Ride a motorcycle

November: Sing Karaoke. (Definitely gonna have to have a few lessons before this)

December: One of my ongoing projects through the year will be to sell 100 books to one of the bookstores. The proceeds will be tabulated, and in December I will take the money and other things I have collected to Hannah's House, a home for single moms. It became apparent to me this year that I needed to remember the basics of what Christmas is all about.

There ya have it!

Good-bye 2010

I have to say, i'm rather glad to say good-bye to 2010. It was just one of those cranky years that had more downs than ups. *sigh* I have taken stock of that situation, however, and have realized certain attitude adjustments on my part will make 2011 go ever so much more smoothly.

There were two really cool things that I became a part of in 2010 that will add to the fun of 2011. The first occurred as I worked on a search for a web designer for our company website. As part of this search, two of the firms we interviewed suggested tweeting and fbing for the company. The twitter thing brought us into contact with the Reotown Commercial Association. I should mention that the company I work for is located in an industrial park on the site of the old REO plant. We joined and I'm the representative and 2011 should be an interesting year as this section of town works to reinvent itself.

Second thing: my brother and I established a very small photography business. We have the DBA, the sales tax license, a little studio in the barn, and a few customers. We're curious to see where this will take us in 2011.

So on to the next adventures! Happy New Year to all of you!!

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?

1.Carwash :: At the
2.Intuition :: Womens
3.Desperate :: Housewives
4.Tears :: of a Clown
5.Purple :: Rain
6.Storage :: Bin
7.Duct :: Tape
8.System :: Stereo
9.Cabinet :: China
10.Manager :: General

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?

1.Detective :: Barnaby Jones. Ok, so I don't know how THAT popped up!
2.Bra :: Lacy
3.Prove it :: Define
4.The end :: Final
5.Messy :: Sloppy
6.Immovable :: object
7.Jingle :: bells, of course
8.False :: true
9.Comprehend :: understand
10.Scream :: holler

Unconscious Mutterings!

I say ... and you think ... ?

1.Charts :: Graphs
2.Best moment of 2010? :: hmmmm
3.Checkered :: past
4.Glass :: bottle
5.Resolve? :: resolution
6.Expensive :: costly
7.Humongous :: huge
8.Scent :: perfume
9.Trashy :: novel
10.Candles :: flame

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?

1.Block :: Writer's
2.Comforter :: Quilt
3.Santa :: Claus
4.Tape :: Red
5.Humor :: Laughter
6.Charity :: Love
7.Receipt :: Sales slip
8.Hospice :: Care
9.Stuffing :: Turkey
10.Binge :: Great food

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?

1.Twitter :: Tweet
2.Facebook :: A busy place
3.MySpace :: a not so busy place
4.Friend :: Foe
5.Subscribe :: Join
6.Conflict :: War
7.Ignore :: pay no attention
8.Drama :: Queen
9.Hide :: and Seek
10.List :: Christmas

Unconscious Mutterings!

I say ... and you think ... ?

1.Scrabble :: letters, game
2.Watching :: television, spying
3.Habitually :: chronic
4.Gritty :: Nitty, grainy
5.Slovenly :: slob
6.Canvas :: artist, painting
7.Leggings :: tights
8.Thursday :: the day before the weekend!
9.Attention :: notoriety
10.Hypnotic :: trance-inducing

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?

1.Emotional :: Tear filled
2.Bite :: Teeth
3.Get off my :: back
4.Heroic :: Rescue
5.Clothing :: Dress
6.Home :: Hearth
7.Spelling :: Bee
8.Attitude :: Chip on the shoulder
9.Argument :: Debate
10.Satan :: Devil

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?

1.Freezing :: Cold
2.Bikers :: Bar
3.Infrequently :: Occasionally
4.Mickey :: Mouse
5.School :: High
6.Textile :: Fabrics
7.Obstinate :: Stubborn, mulish
8.Guard :: Coast, honor
9.Release :: Let go
10.Authentic :: Real

Reasonable? Not me! The Sandwich Test

You Are Reasonable

You're the type of person who makes sound and logical decisions. You are very down to earth. You're a bastion of sanity in this insane world, and people know that they can count on you. You aren't likely to get swept away in the moment. You have both feet firmly planted on the ground. You are modest and humble. You always keep your ego in check and sometimes wonder why others can't do the same!

The Sandwich Test

Blogthings: If Quizzes Are Outlawed, Only Outlaws Will Take Quizzes

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?

1.Everything :: All
2.China :: Good dishes
3.Essence :: Basis
4.Immediate :: Right now!
5.Obstruct :: Justice
6.Force :: Field
7.Constellation :: Orion
8.Intuitive :: Instinctive
9.Complain :: Whine
10.Train :: AmTrak

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?

1.Adhesive :: Duct Tape
2.Bill :: My brother-in-law
3.Swing :: set
4.Counter :: Attack
5.Fluid :: liquid
6.Investigate :: Check out
7.Chit chat :: small talk
8.Humane :: society
9.Boss :: leader
10.Furniture :: chair

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?

1.Sarcasm :: Snideness
2.Coke :: Pepsi
3.Frank :: 'n beans, 'nstein
4.Party :: Fete
5.Witches :: Broom
6.Intentional :: With Purpose
7.Crisp :: Crackers
8.Lockers :: High School
9.Walking :: Stepping
10.Fundraiser ::Charity

Now I Know . . .

Why I'm such a misfit!! Most of my generation quotes Bob Dylan and John Lennon. I quote Rodgers & Hammerstein!

Aging

I am. Argh! (though this is where one is supposed to say it is better than the alternative!)

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?

1.Freak :: of nature
2.Homework :: after school
3.Favor :: treat
4.Encounter :: Meet
5.Shake it :: your booty
6.Felony :: Prison
7.Loops :: circles
8.Groove :: Tongue and
9.Funding :: provided
10. Plot :: cemetery

Another Perfect Fall Day!

Wow! Blue skies, temps in the 60's, this is awesome. I'm afraid I won't be staying inside to watch my Spartans win their game . . . this weather is just too wonderful to be inside!

At the City Market

Fall colors at the City Market.

Grand River, Lansing

The sun has left us for a few days, but the trees provide colour still.

Sunny Skies

Can't last forever, but . . . 70+ temperature in October has been something to smile about!

It's here

Fall is so tricky up here in Michigan. The colors turn so rapidly, and so often we have gray weather.

This year is an exception. Gorgeous 70 degree weather, sunny, perfect. And the colors turn before your eyes.

I say ... and you think ... ?

1.Intruder :: Thief
2.Repelled :: Disgusted
3.Trench coat :: Spyt
4.Lipstick :: Red, on a collar
5.Humongous :: Huge
6.Oven mitts :: Baking
7.Case :: Suit
8.Daughter :: Son
9.Attorney :: Lawyer
10.Shaken :: Not stirred

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?

1.Panels :: Rectangles
2.Repetitive :: over and over
3.Pancakes :: Breakfast, Maple syrup
4.Quarterly :: 4 times a year
5.Impulsive :: without thought
6.Episode :: TV
7.I am :: I said
8.Horrendous :: awful
9.Inhumane :: Cruel
10.District :: of Columbia

Happy October!

I miss the blog world. I am going to try to re-enter it this month. We'll see how that goes!

Unconscious Mutterings - the 400th week

And here it is . . . Week 400 of the Unconscious Mutterings. Hi Roscoe!!


I say ... and you think ... ?

1.Return :: to sender, tax
2.Alarms :: Fire
3.State :: of Confusion, Michigan
4.Picture frame :: Holds memories
5.Wreath :: Christmas
6.Arrest :: Cardiac, take into custody
7.Sincere :: Heartfelt
8.Nathan :: Hale, my nephew
9.Bag :: Sack
10.Arched :: Bridged

Time for a Quiz!

You Are Apples

You have simple tastes in food, and you appreciate a basic, clean flavor. You don't think eating or cooking should be complicated. In fact, you're really not one for cooking much at all. Your best meals come together quickly and don't require many ingredients. If anything, you're the type of person who's more likely to pull out the oven mitts and bake every so often. Chocolate chip cookies are one of your favorite things to smell baking, and it goes without saying that you love apple pie.

What Fall Fruit or Vegetable Are You Most Like?

Blogthings: A Fine Line Between Insight and Stupidity

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?

1.Mustache :: Upper Lip
2.Person :: Place
3.Restore :: Rejuvenate
4.Discretion :: is rhe better part of valor
5.Lamp :: Light
6.Pillow cover :: Pillow case, embroidery
7.Arousal :: Heightened
8.Seattle :: Sleepless in
9.ATM :: Machine, Card, bank
10.Custard :: Pudding

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?

1.Singapore :: China
2.blah blah blah :: bored
3.Stall :: Barn, bathroom
4.Bowls :: Empty, Soup
5.Entrance :: Door
6.Antique :: Shop
7.Elizabeth :: Queen
8.Hook :: Rug, Golf
9.Width :: Breadth
10.Photo journalism :: A picture is worht a thousand words

The unconscious mutterings are coming up on their 400th post. I'll have to check, but I think we've been there for a good share of them, Roscoe! Here's to another 400!

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?

1.Gangs :: War
2.Contact :: paper
3.Surprisingly :: can't believe it, but
4.Penciled :: in a date
5.Ignore :: a good choice in many situations
6.Let’s go! :: do it!
7.Cornerstone :: Time capsule
8.Influential :: important voice
9.Holistic :: medicine that doesn't discount the past or common sense and is uaually quite a bit cheaper
10.Lovesick :: the first phase of love

Where did it go?

The summer is just about over. I know the autumnal equinox isn't for another few days, but the weather last night surely changed. And while the weatherman says we'll be back in the 80's by Monday, I think we've just had a big reminder that summer is over.

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?

1.Bangs :: haircut
2.Diaper :: rash, bag
3.Coffee table :: books
4.Cops :: and robbers
5.Matches :: book of
6.250 :: half of 500
7.Hurricane :: Katrina
8.Bad :: awful
9.Confirmation :: reservation
10.Fiber :: optics

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?

1.Leads :: follows
2.Concierge :: hotel
3.Thousand :: Island
4.Engines :: Motors, Gentlemen start your
5.Argument :: Dispute
6.2006 :: 4 years ago
7.Knot :: tie the, rope
8.skipping this one ::
9.Handsome :: devil
10.Ridge :: edge

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?

1.Rhythm :: I've got . . . (well, not really *grin*)
2.Baby :: infant
3.Sanctimonious :: holier than thou
4.I like :: corn-on-the-cob
5.Constipated :: Ducalax
6.Sleep late :: Vacation!
7.Over easy :: Eggs
8.Erratic :: not to be confused with erotic
9.Umbrella :: brolly, bumbershoot
10.You don’t :: say

Miz Mayor?

I kind of like the sounds of that!

You Should Be Elected Mayor

You're the type of person who will never forget where you came from. Roots are important to you. When it comes to what's important, friends and family always come first. You believe charity starts at home. You tend to know what's going on with everyone in your neighborhood. You aren't a gossip, but you are involved. You are proud of where you come from, and you're dedicated to making your hometown a better place.

What Office Should You Be Elected To?

Blogthings: Discover the Parts of Your Personality that Have Been Hiding

UnConscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?

Coma :: Deep sleep
Aristotle :: Onassis
Pink eye :: Infection
Expensive :: Money
Dancer :: Nieces
Lipstick :: Red
Buffer :: Zone
Stilettos :: High heels, back killers
Booming :: Voice
Rap :: Music

A Quiz a week (or so)

You Are Ambitious

You have your eye on the prize, and knowing you, it's probably a different prize every week. You have a laser focus when it comes to achieving your goals, and you stay on task. More than being a hard worker, you are a smart worker. You can always figure out a way to get what you want. You don't just climb up the ladder - you skip steps. You break every rule that you can.

What's True About You?

Blogthings: Free Quizzes for Everyone

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?

Sexting :: abuse of thumbs
Corrected :: Revised
Rewind :: Reset
Heard :: Listened
Amazon :: .com, wonder woman
Running :: on empty
Illegal :: aliens
Tracked :: Hunted
Generate :: Create
Towel :: Throw in the

Red-Winged Blackbirds

I haven't seen a red-wing blackbird this week. I wonder if they've headed south already. They are usually the first to go home.

Fireflies are still here

There are still a few fireflies each evening, but not the masses in the fields that we had earlier in summer. I always wonder when I'll see the last firefly.

Sounds Good!

You See Peace in Your Future

Five years from now, you'll be living a calmer, less hectic life. You are working hard at managing the chaos in your life right now, and eventually that will pay off for you. Ten years from now, you will be deeply fulfilled. You will have found a whole new meaning to your life. By being able to slow down and focus more, you will discover what truly matters to you.

What Do You Envision For Your Future?

Blogthings: If Quizzes Are Outlawed, Only Outlaws Will Take Quizzes

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?

Inception :: A terrific movie
Anticipation :: is making me wait
Space :: The final frontier
Earn :: Income
.com :: Amazon. I just placed an order yesterday
Hello! :: Goodbye
Equivalent :: Same as
Swore :: Oath
Actions :: Speak louder
Expletive! :: Deleted!

Hummingbirds . . .

like Hostas! I didn't know that!

amish bouquet

amishbouquet
Originally uploaded by Aunt Owwee

There is a large Amish community in the township next to mine. This time of year they have stands out with produce and with the loveliest flower arrangements. This one was $4.00.

I was at the local Meijers yesterday, and a bouquet of similar size was $15.99. And it wasn't NEARLY as pretty.

Science Lesson

They were dancing around separately all afternoon. Guess it really was a mating dance, because this is how they were carrying on in the late afternoon.

purple, eh?

You Need Some Purple in Your Life

Purple will make you feel ambitious, independent, and creative. And with a little purple, you will project an aura of individuality. If you want more extravagance, you've got to get a little purple in your life! For extra punch: Combine purple with green or orange The downside of purple: It can evoke sad feelings The consequences of more purple in your life: You will feel an increase in your artistic abilities You will find balance in the most chaotic parts of your life You will feel calm and will be hard to disturb

What Color Do You Need?

Blogthings: We'll Tell You The Truth... Someone Has To!

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?

Deals :: Bargains
Alive :: and well
Smooth :: moves
Materials :: Inventory
Arrest :: Lindsay Lohan (oh great, I've been seeing too many tabloids)
Locker :: Gym
Evidence :: of a crime
Operation :: Surgery
Opal :: Gemstone
Investigation :: Crime

Bastille Day fireworks 10

Bastille Day fireworks 10
Originally uploaded by Monceau

Flickr sometimes makes me jealous of my friends.

meercats

meercats
Originally uploaded by Nancee_art

and another treatment of the meercats!

'Meercats Holiday Postcard!'

'Meercats Holiday Postcard!'
Originally uploaded by Cheyberpunk {very busy!}

And they got to go on holiday! These are from a flickr competition.

Who's Watching Who?

Who's Watching Who?
Originally uploaded by rubyblossom.

And ANOTHER place where the meerkats showed up. Kudos to all the great artists out there!

hereslookingatyou

hereslookingatyou
Originally uploaded by Aunt Owwee

And here are the meerkats as they appear in my photostream. See posts below for where they have been.

Our Family Tree

Our Family Tree
Originally uploaded by ihave3kids

Why I love Creative Commons . . .

Most of my pics on flickr are creative commons licensed. My meerkats have been able to go to fascinating places because of this.

Party Animals * SteppinOut - RuthArt

Party Animals * SteppinOut - RuthArt
Originally uploaded by RuthArt

Why I love Creative Commons . . .

Most of my pics on flickr are creative commons licensed. My meerkats have been able to go to fascinating places because of this.

Ack! I've become my Grandparents!

It became very obvious to me today as I wandered the counter at the pharmacy that I have reached the age my grandparents were when I first knew them. The choice at the counter: Ducalax vs Milk of Magnesia. Grandma Bea vs Grandma Lora. Oh my.

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?

Dickens :: Charles
Collection :: Set
Weekends :: Relax
Travel :: Vacation
District :: of Columbia
Vampires :: Dracula
Peep show :: Naughty
Crochet :: Knit
Lion :: Aslan, of Judah
Fetch :: Dog

Me too, Roscoe!

Your Fireworks Say You're Content

You are jubilant and easily excited. While you aren't very intense or passionate, your happiness is abundant. You can always find cause to celebrate, laugh, or even just smile to yourself. You find that life is full of things to be happy about!

The Fireworks Test

Blogthings: We Have a Quiz for Almost Everything

The Matter of Words

They DO matter.

July Projects

The 3 July projects:

Salvage as much of garden as possible.
Clean Milk House.
Finish painting back of garage.

Grand Haven Pier

Grand Haven Pier
Originally uploaded by daevilpennazi

My niece goes to school on the west side of the state. She's got the photography bug . . . I think this is great, Hann!

count the fireflies

countthefireflies
Originally uploaded by Aunt Owwee

Come play "Count the Fireflies" with us over on flickr!

Make Those Memories

Memories. Good memories. They've been flooding back this last couple weeks, first as I showed Julie from Oz some of my favorite places in Michigan, and then again yesterday as we took a backroad home from my niece's 4th of July picnic.

My folks never had a lot of money, they had a lot of kids, but somehow they conspired to give us camping vacations throughout the state of Michigan each year. Every 4th year or so, we would go on a BIG trip out-of-state. It took an amazing amount of planning, saving, and organizing, and my father bribing my mother as she didn't even really like camping, but wow, what fun we had.

And the memories are sweet decades later.

Thanks, folks!

My Country 'tis of thee

Sweet Sweet Land of Liberty!

Of Thee I Sing!

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?

Authorized :: Version
Flirting :: Eye contact
Bad :: good
Digit :: finger
Sexy :: lingerie
Combinations :: to locks
Guard :: National
Retina :: Eye
Motion :: Sensor, detector
Concert :: Orchestra

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?

Collectors :: Butterfly
Passion :: Fire
Winner :: Takes it All
Uninhibited :: unabashed
Challenge :: Push
Self :: me
Your :: self
Viewer :: audience
Random :: act
Vice :: president, squad

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?

Executive :: Secretary
Director :: Conductor
Dress :: Code
Studio :: Photography
Accountant :: CPA
Unit :: Item
Engaged :: ring
Safety :: pin
Post :: Office
Dialogue :: Conversation

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?

Offense :: Football
Bench :: Press
Kissing :: Games
Timely :: Manner
Yellow :: Sunflower
Get up and go :: Drive
Beer :: Michelob
Calories :: Diet
Blast :: Dynamite
Window :: Seat, pane, glass

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?

Group :: Home (I'm reading a novel that has a group home in it)
Pollution :: Smog
Getaway :: Vacation, cabin in the woods
Mall :: Shop
Believe :: in miracles, Faith
Chimney :: Roof
Curses :: Swears
Contrite :: Sorry
Eyelash :: Eyebrow
Jobs :: Paychecks

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ? a day late, but yesterday was very busy.

Fresh air :: breath of
Bodyguard :: Kevin Costner, Whitney Houston
Wedding :: Bells
Remind :: Me
Wicked :: Witch of the East
Crawling :: creeping
Gasoline :: Tank
Anyone :: everyone
Dancing :: in the streets
Wall :: VietNam