Monday, January 31, 2011
Happy Birthday, Mom and Jerry!
My mom and brother share a birthday, and so did my dad and I. Sisters Sally and Pam are rugged individualists with birthdays all their own. :)
Today, I'll be joining Mom and Jerry, and Jerry's lovely wife, Anna, for a birthday luncheon. It's been way too long since I've seen my mother--in fact, I'm ashamed to admit it, but I'll be bringing along her Christmas presents when I head out. Between snowstorms, flu and deadlines, I haven't been real mobile this winter.
Lately, we've had glimmers of sunshine, bright as spring. (I love it when that happens.) The wild turkeys are out and about, comical gobblers are they, and I've heard the geese, too. Seems they're already north-bound, and that's a real good sign.
I was working away yesterday afternoon when the computer suddenly ate more than a thousand words--I must have touched the wrong button or something--and I responded with remarkable equanimity--for me. I just made myself another cup of coffee (I love my Keurig machine), decided it was an omen--I must have been on the wrong track--and sat down to rewrite the lost words, and a few extra besides. And you know what? The new scene is MUCH better.
I think my guardian angel must have reached over my shoulder and hit 'delete'. :)
And that's the news from my kitchen table.
Stay warm, stay safe, and stay kind. We're all riding the same trail.
Today, I'll be joining Mom and Jerry, and Jerry's lovely wife, Anna, for a birthday luncheon. It's been way too long since I've seen my mother--in fact, I'm ashamed to admit it, but I'll be bringing along her Christmas presents when I head out. Between snowstorms, flu and deadlines, I haven't been real mobile this winter.
Lately, we've had glimmers of sunshine, bright as spring. (I love it when that happens.) The wild turkeys are out and about, comical gobblers are they, and I've heard the geese, too. Seems they're already north-bound, and that's a real good sign.
I was working away yesterday afternoon when the computer suddenly ate more than a thousand words--I must have touched the wrong button or something--and I responded with remarkable equanimity--for me. I just made myself another cup of coffee (I love my Keurig machine), decided it was an omen--I must have been on the wrong track--and sat down to rewrite the lost words, and a few extra besides. And you know what? The new scene is MUCH better.
I think my guardian angel must have reached over my shoulder and hit 'delete'. :)
And that's the news from my kitchen table.
Stay warm, stay safe, and stay kind. We're all riding the same trail.
Friday, January 28, 2011
My New Toy & Other Joys
I can't wait for that book-binder to arrive. (See video if you're curious.) :)
Today, I have a very important conference call, first thing, and then I'll be WRITING, WRITING, WRITING!! I just can't WAIT to sit down in front of my office computer, pick up the loose ends, and start weaving.
On a personal level, I've had some challenges lately, but my gratitude journal is practically bursting at the seams, too. I think it's when we're struggling in some way that we're closest to God.
The weather is downright spring-like this morning--we even have sunshine, and most of the snow is gone. Sunshine always lifts my spirits--I was born in June, after all, so I'm a summer girl.
Today's cooking experiment will be the Tamale Casserole, page 290, from the "Fix It and Forget It Big Cookbook" by Phyllis Pellman Good. Time to throw everything in the crockpot and get ready for my big call.
I'll report on the casserole later. :)
And that's the news from my kitchen table.
Today, I have a very important conference call, first thing, and then I'll be WRITING, WRITING, WRITING!! I just can't WAIT to sit down in front of my office computer, pick up the loose ends, and start weaving.
On a personal level, I've had some challenges lately, but my gratitude journal is practically bursting at the seams, too. I think it's when we're struggling in some way that we're closest to God.
The weather is downright spring-like this morning--we even have sunshine, and most of the snow is gone. Sunshine always lifts my spirits--I was born in June, after all, so I'm a summer girl.
Today's cooking experiment will be the Tamale Casserole, page 290, from the "Fix It and Forget It Big Cookbook" by Phyllis Pellman Good. Time to throw everything in the crockpot and get ready for my big call.
I'll report on the casserole later. :)
And that's the news from my kitchen table.
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