Wishing you all lots of love!! Hope EVERY day is filled with loving thoughts, unexpected gifts and beautiful sights!!
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Happy Valentines Day
Wishing you all lots of love!! Hope EVERY day is filled with loving thoughts, unexpected gifts and beautiful sights!!
Monday, February 12, 2007
Radio Jnet: Upper Trash
Ok, I cannot let last weeks completely bizarro events go without some comment - what the heck is wrong with people!?! Last weeks news and tabloids were full of baby mama dramas, family fun with a fireplace poker and gun, and a new spin on wearing diapers that has apparently riveted the whole country...
What, was it national celebrity breakdown week or something?
And what ever happened to journalism? Them facts is whack.
So, I will begin with the death of Anna Nicole Smith (plus 50 surnames) - rest in peace. Clearly this is a woman with a life full of issues, she is a proverbial train wreck and many have stopped to watch the fiery crash. Yet, all I feel is sad when I think of it, the whole entire thing is just sad. I hope for that little babies sake, that Stern really is the father - that it is proven immediately, that he really did love her mother and that he will step up to take good care of her as she grows up - because no matter how many millions she does or doesn't end up with, it can't possibly make up for the history she has inherited through no fault of her own. The media and the world has chewed joyfully on Anna's every heartache since her son passed away, I find it atrocious, petty, one of the ugliest sides of our culture. I am not even going to start on the wanna be daddies in this story, except to say that unless each of them truly has reason to suspect the right to claim this child, they really are low-life's, regardless of money, title or stature.
Next, I move on the O'Neils - ummmm they have to be like the scary neighbors of mailbu at this point right? Is there anyone who doesn't know that this whole family has issues? Is there anyone who doesn't know that every family has issues, some uglier and more violent than others? Why would anyone care? Wish them all some counseling and move on. The one thing I will say about it, is that for all the smut they are peddling out there about this, I have yet to see anyone note the thing I found the most disconcerting about all of this - how Griffens pregnant girlfriend is not only 20 years his junior which is bordering on creepy enough for me personally BUT that she looks so disturbingly like his sister Tatum, at least in every picture I have seen of her so far.
And last but not least, that poor astronaut. The sensationalism and highlighting of the most trivial but gossip worthy facts of this story are truly appalling. Here is a woman who has dedicated her life to the military and our national space program. She suffered a traumatic loss of 3 of her classmates in a shuttle explosion, she has been going through a divorce and oh hey by the way, she is human, she might have made a few mistakes too. Again, who cares, why are they crucifying this woman in the media? Wait, because she wore diapers so she wouldn't have to stop her halfway across country journey to either talk to, kidnap or kill a rival for the affections of a man she was in love with? Yup, sounds a bit goofy, but slightly less so when you consider astronauts wear diapers on missions, so its fairly standard for them - not out of the realm of normalcy...a lot of men I know pee in bottles on road trips so they don't have to stop, kind of gross, but no ones freaking out about them...Office romances, love triangles, breakdowns of professionals in high stress jobs - pretty common stuff...
If they can make all this so exciting and profitable, too bad they can't do the same for things we can actually do something about, that are urgently important...you know, things like global warming - avoiding drought, famine and unrecoverable natural disasters; or genocide, or here's a worthy one - the over 3000 soldiers who have died Iraq;n or maybe homeless and starving children...just a thought....
What, was it national celebrity breakdown week or something?
And what ever happened to journalism? Them facts is whack.
So, I will begin with the death of Anna Nicole Smith (plus 50 surnames) - rest in peace. Clearly this is a woman with a life full of issues, she is a proverbial train wreck and many have stopped to watch the fiery crash. Yet, all I feel is sad when I think of it, the whole entire thing is just sad. I hope for that little babies sake, that Stern really is the father - that it is proven immediately, that he really did love her mother and that he will step up to take good care of her as she grows up - because no matter how many millions she does or doesn't end up with, it can't possibly make up for the history she has inherited through no fault of her own. The media and the world has chewed joyfully on Anna's every heartache since her son passed away, I find it atrocious, petty, one of the ugliest sides of our culture. I am not even going to start on the wanna be daddies in this story, except to say that unless each of them truly has reason to suspect the right to claim this child, they really are low-life's, regardless of money, title or stature.
Next, I move on the O'Neils - ummmm they have to be like the scary neighbors of mailbu at this point right? Is there anyone who doesn't know that this whole family has issues? Is there anyone who doesn't know that every family has issues, some uglier and more violent than others? Why would anyone care? Wish them all some counseling and move on. The one thing I will say about it, is that for all the smut they are peddling out there about this, I have yet to see anyone note the thing I found the most disconcerting about all of this - how Griffens pregnant girlfriend is not only 20 years his junior which is bordering on creepy enough for me personally BUT that she looks so disturbingly like his sister Tatum, at least in every picture I have seen of her so far.
And last but not least, that poor astronaut. The sensationalism and highlighting of the most trivial but gossip worthy facts of this story are truly appalling. Here is a woman who has dedicated her life to the military and our national space program. She suffered a traumatic loss of 3 of her classmates in a shuttle explosion, she has been going through a divorce and oh hey by the way, she is human, she might have made a few mistakes too. Again, who cares, why are they crucifying this woman in the media? Wait, because she wore diapers so she wouldn't have to stop her halfway across country journey to either talk to, kidnap or kill a rival for the affections of a man she was in love with? Yup, sounds a bit goofy, but slightly less so when you consider astronauts wear diapers on missions, so its fairly standard for them - not out of the realm of normalcy...a lot of men I know pee in bottles on road trips so they don't have to stop, kind of gross, but no ones freaking out about them...Office romances, love triangles, breakdowns of professionals in high stress jobs - pretty common stuff...
If they can make all this so exciting and profitable, too bad they can't do the same for things we can actually do something about, that are urgently important...you know, things like global warming - avoiding drought, famine and unrecoverable natural disasters; or genocide, or here's a worthy one - the over 3000 soldiers who have died Iraq;n or maybe homeless and starving children...just a thought....
permission granted: irony at its finest/crime doesn't pay
A friend of mine just recently moved back to this area (her hometown) from the sonoma area. She invited me out for dinner a few weeks ago and said that she had two things to tell me. After requesting and receiving her permission, I simply must share one of them. The first thing was just a general tidbit about an anecdotal coincidence - no big deal, but the second was kind of different and goes a little something like this:
"One of my friends from sonoma decided that she was over paying rent and she was determined to find a way to live rent free..." Apparently this gal then discovered house sitting and moved to SF to do so. She then got a day job to help with general expenses and started house sitting through an agency at night. Early on, she got a great 1 month gig, all she had to do was get the mail, feed the dog and stay over night. The first couple of weeks went great, but then one evening the gal comes home and finds the dog dead on the living room floor. The poor girl is devastated, not only did she grow attached to the dog, but she also assumes the owners will blame her and fire her immediately (important to note: it was not her fault in any way.) She calls the owners, who are vacationing in Sweden and in tears, breaks the news to them.
Amazingly, the owners were very nice about it and very concerned for her. After a long talk and everyone calming down, the gal asks the owners what they would like her to do with the dog, with its body, now that it has passed. The owners tell her not to worry and to just call Animal Control because they will take care of everything. Feeling relieved and tired, as it was quite late at night when she reached the owners, and not sure if animal control is 24 hours, she decided to go to bed and deal with it in the morning.
First thing the next morning, she calls animal control, who politely informs her that they will be happy to dispose of the body when she gets it there, but they do not pick deceased animals up. This presented some dilemma, as the dog was a very large 8 month old St. Bernard, and the gal, not only very very petite but was also without a car. Determined to take care of this somehow, she goes through the house looking for something she can put the dog into and help her to get it out of the house. After some effort, she finally finds a large travel duffel bag, the kind with wheels. She managed to get the dog into the duffel and then proceeded to get it to the street. Once there, she rolled the dog containing duffel bag to the correct bus stop to take them both to the animal control station.
Once the bus came, she tried to get the duffel up the bus stairs, but wheels or not, couldn't. A man, already a passenger on the bus, feeling bad for her, jumped up and helped her load her bag. When she got to the nearest animal control bustop, she again attempted to take the duffel herself, but again required help. The same man, then helped her take the duffel back off the bus. The gal was so grateful, it had been such a bizarre and disconcerting circumstance, she turned to express her deep gratitude to the helpful man. As she turned, she felt a crushing blow as he punched her in the face and then ripped the duffel bag out of her hands and ran off, leaving her on the ground with a bleeding broken nose...
DUDE - WHOA...WHAT?!!?
Yes, seriously, this really happened. (also important to note that the gal will be fine)
Ok, I know that parts of this are sad and well probably shouldn't be funny but, c'mon, some of it just is.
a few thoughts:
Ummmm, I am going to guess here that she never mentioned what was in the bag...there had to have been that first moment where she was just reacting and like "hey! stop, don't take my...oh, well...uh, never mind!"...and the look on the guys face as he anticipated his illgotten treasures and found only a large dead dog was probably quite a sight - hell it is a fully twisted amex commercial:
rolling duffel bag: $100
bus fare across town: $2.00
doctor bills: $1000.00
look on creeps face: priceless
and last but not least, even on the tightest budget, that might have been one of those things that justifies a cab ride...
and people wonder why I don't miss living in the city
"One of my friends from sonoma decided that she was over paying rent and she was determined to find a way to live rent free..." Apparently this gal then discovered house sitting and moved to SF to do so. She then got a day job to help with general expenses and started house sitting through an agency at night. Early on, she got a great 1 month gig, all she had to do was get the mail, feed the dog and stay over night. The first couple of weeks went great, but then one evening the gal comes home and finds the dog dead on the living room floor. The poor girl is devastated, not only did she grow attached to the dog, but she also assumes the owners will blame her and fire her immediately (important to note: it was not her fault in any way.) She calls the owners, who are vacationing in Sweden and in tears, breaks the news to them.
Amazingly, the owners were very nice about it and very concerned for her. After a long talk and everyone calming down, the gal asks the owners what they would like her to do with the dog, with its body, now that it has passed. The owners tell her not to worry and to just call Animal Control because they will take care of everything. Feeling relieved and tired, as it was quite late at night when she reached the owners, and not sure if animal control is 24 hours, she decided to go to bed and deal with it in the morning.
First thing the next morning, she calls animal control, who politely informs her that they will be happy to dispose of the body when she gets it there, but they do not pick deceased animals up. This presented some dilemma, as the dog was a very large 8 month old St. Bernard, and the gal, not only very very petite but was also without a car. Determined to take care of this somehow, she goes through the house looking for something she can put the dog into and help her to get it out of the house. After some effort, she finally finds a large travel duffel bag, the kind with wheels. She managed to get the dog into the duffel and then proceeded to get it to the street. Once there, she rolled the dog containing duffel bag to the correct bus stop to take them both to the animal control station.
Once the bus came, she tried to get the duffel up the bus stairs, but wheels or not, couldn't. A man, already a passenger on the bus, feeling bad for her, jumped up and helped her load her bag. When she got to the nearest animal control bustop, she again attempted to take the duffel herself, but again required help. The same man, then helped her take the duffel back off the bus. The gal was so grateful, it had been such a bizarre and disconcerting circumstance, she turned to express her deep gratitude to the helpful man. As she turned, she felt a crushing blow as he punched her in the face and then ripped the duffel bag out of her hands and ran off, leaving her on the ground with a bleeding broken nose...
DUDE - WHOA...WHAT?!!?
Yes, seriously, this really happened. (also important to note that the gal will be fine)
Ok, I know that parts of this are sad and well probably shouldn't be funny but, c'mon, some of it just is.
a few thoughts:
Ummmm, I am going to guess here that she never mentioned what was in the bag...there had to have been that first moment where she was just reacting and like "hey! stop, don't take my...oh, well...uh, never mind!"...and the look on the guys face as he anticipated his illgotten treasures and found only a large dead dog was probably quite a sight - hell it is a fully twisted amex commercial:
rolling duffel bag: $100
bus fare across town: $2.00
doctor bills: $1000.00
look on creeps face: priceless
and last but not least, even on the tightest budget, that might have been one of those things that justifies a cab ride...
and people wonder why I don't miss living in the city
Friday, January 12, 2007
Thanks for a happy day
One of my best birthday's ever! So many wonderful calls, emails, cards and well wishes! I just don't have the words to express my gratitude. Thanks so much!! xoxoxoxo
Friday, December 08, 2006
snippets, nibbles and scribbles
If you read my blogs with any regularity, then you know that I freakin' live for the small town holiday festivities that go on around the county throughout the year and that two of my top 3 favorite public events are in December: the annual big town holiday parade; usually the first friday and the lighted small town boat parade; always the following night. I missed both this year, due to the never ending flu virus that has been going around for the past few months and has been seriously kicking my ass for weeks.
I plan to make up for it by volunteering to judge one of the holiday parades in a neighboring small town this Saturday morning, but I still feel a bit as though I have missed out...
On the wacky weather front, yesterday was blue skies and low to mid 70's - just. beautiful. Today, not so much, it is currently raining and pretty chilly. Still lovely though, nothing better than the crisp clean smell that follows the first good rain in a while.
I find myself quite tempted to go for a long walk in the rain, on the beach. Which reminds me...
Rumor has it that epic swells are on the way, if the current waves and the hight of tide are any indication, then yup, its going to be monstrous out there - leaving me both happy I am not skilled enough to ride them yet and a little wistful that if I was, I could be out there...when it is like this out there - the ocean surging and waves sucking into towering curls its both frightening and totally seductively inviting, it makes me wish it was 2 years from now and that I was soaking wet, shredding and commanding those waves, scared and thrilled at the same time, grinning from ear to ear - ya, I clearly never think about that... ;O)
Spent most of this week up at work onsite and it now looks like I am headed back for a little longer than first signed up for, so probably all of next week. I like being onsite, it is good to bond with my co-workers, get some in room collaboration time, and just be in the environment. But it's also a bit challenging to be away from home, especially this time of year when there is sooooo much that needs to be done and when traveling, so much harder to accomplish. It should be another good trip though, we are getting a lot done right now, working well as a team and of course have our company holiday parties this week too!
All joyful, but to be honest it is already making me a little tired just thinking about it! :O)
I am WAY behind in my correspondence have at least 5 emails I want to reply to, but need a chunk of time to do it right...so if you know I owe you one, please know I have not forgotten and am looking forward to getting back to you just as soon as I can.
Peace and Love!
I plan to make up for it by volunteering to judge one of the holiday parades in a neighboring small town this Saturday morning, but I still feel a bit as though I have missed out...
On the wacky weather front, yesterday was blue skies and low to mid 70's - just. beautiful. Today, not so much, it is currently raining and pretty chilly. Still lovely though, nothing better than the crisp clean smell that follows the first good rain in a while.
I find myself quite tempted to go for a long walk in the rain, on the beach. Which reminds me...
Rumor has it that epic swells are on the way, if the current waves and the hight of tide are any indication, then yup, its going to be monstrous out there - leaving me both happy I am not skilled enough to ride them yet and a little wistful that if I was, I could be out there...when it is like this out there - the ocean surging and waves sucking into towering curls its both frightening and totally seductively inviting, it makes me wish it was 2 years from now and that I was soaking wet, shredding and commanding those waves, scared and thrilled at the same time, grinning from ear to ear - ya, I clearly never think about that... ;O)
Spent most of this week up at work onsite and it now looks like I am headed back for a little longer than first signed up for, so probably all of next week. I like being onsite, it is good to bond with my co-workers, get some in room collaboration time, and just be in the environment. But it's also a bit challenging to be away from home, especially this time of year when there is sooooo much that needs to be done and when traveling, so much harder to accomplish. It should be another good trip though, we are getting a lot done right now, working well as a team and of course have our company holiday parties this week too!
All joyful, but to be honest it is already making me a little tired just thinking about it! :O)
I am WAY behind in my correspondence have at least 5 emails I want to reply to, but need a chunk of time to do it right...so if you know I owe you one, please know I have not forgotten and am looking forward to getting back to you just as soon as I can.
Peace and Love!
Saturday, December 02, 2006
Belated Happy Thanksgiving!
I have much to be thankful for this year, I received many blessings, too many to list. But about a month ago I made the following list of things that I am very grateful for and I will post it here in honor of the holiday. I hope that each of you has much to be grateful for and that your holidays are happy!
Gratitude:
every breath, every heart beat, every day
good health
the abilities to experience, observe, remember, see, feel, hear, smell, taste and feel life all around me
the ability to think, feel and be creative
beautiful, amazing friends full of soul, passion, dreams, inspiration and insight
a loving crazy family that gave me my foundation and sustains me
all of my loved ones and all the love that fills my life
laughter - rich deep and booming or happy little giggles
the most comfy bed, ever
chocolate banana smoothies
a good haircut that feels clean and fresh
new lights in the kitchen that brighten it up
a clean sink - all dishes washed and no more worries about the disposal =)
hot showers
fuzzy blankets
green jasmine tea
colors
luminescence
natures beauty and bounty
organic fruits and veggies
tasty homemade meals from scratch and the way the scents fill the whole house
chocolate - dark chocolate
the toys and tools that help me express and manifest my visions and adventures
that which inspires and moves me
small kindnesses and simple joys
impromptu conversations and connections
a good book or a great story
music (listening to the hawaiian music channel today)
a great glass of wine
beach bonfires
long walks
making music
heartfelt hugs
delicious kisses
a long overdue but so treasured true and deep apology
genuine compliments
peace and comfort in my own skin
soul bearing intimacies shared
seeing trust in another's eyes
earth angels
a child's smile
hope
knowing someone's thinking of me
synchronicities
quiet moments of solitude
busy moments of community
memories
dreams
wishes
fun
each of you
~ many thanks and lots of love!! =)
Gratitude:
every breath, every heart beat, every day
good health
the abilities to experience, observe, remember, see, feel, hear, smell, taste and feel life all around me
the ability to think, feel and be creative
beautiful, amazing friends full of soul, passion, dreams, inspiration and insight
a loving crazy family that gave me my foundation and sustains me
all of my loved ones and all the love that fills my life
laughter - rich deep and booming or happy little giggles
the most comfy bed, ever
chocolate banana smoothies
a good haircut that feels clean and fresh
new lights in the kitchen that brighten it up
a clean sink - all dishes washed and no more worries about the disposal =)
hot showers
fuzzy blankets
green jasmine tea
colors
luminescence
natures beauty and bounty
organic fruits and veggies
tasty homemade meals from scratch and the way the scents fill the whole house
chocolate - dark chocolate
the toys and tools that help me express and manifest my visions and adventures
that which inspires and moves me
small kindnesses and simple joys
impromptu conversations and connections
a good book or a great story
music (listening to the hawaiian music channel today)
a great glass of wine
beach bonfires
long walks
making music
heartfelt hugs
delicious kisses
a long overdue but so treasured true and deep apology
genuine compliments
peace and comfort in my own skin
soul bearing intimacies shared
seeing trust in another's eyes
earth angels
a child's smile
hope
knowing someone's thinking of me
synchronicities
quiet moments of solitude
busy moments of community
memories
dreams
wishes
fun
each of you
~ many thanks and lots of love!! =)
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
THE wahine
got some interesting news yesterday, the day I bought my surf board was a total comedy of events and unbeknown to me, the story has become quite the local legend - huh, go figure...so, apparently the owner of the shop thought it was so great that he would like me to be in their upcoming advertisements - I find this funny for two reasons 1) I am probably the least skilled local female surfer 2) no matter how I try to avoid the ad business, it always finds me and sucks me back in!
So the board buying story goes something like this...
I started boogie/body boarding early this year with a good friend. We went several times and were really enjoying it. It made me really want to surf. Then one day, her husband joined us, and we were having this great day until he and I got sucked into a nasty rip tide. I was totally trapped, no matter what I did, I would get pulled back - although the boogie board was keeping me afloat, it wasn't really helping me get anywhere and made it difficult to swim. I started to get really tired, was definitely getting scared and started to take in water gasping for air, I honestly don't know how I finally got out of it, but was shaken up when I reached shore and not sure I ever wanted to go back in.
Meanwhile over a few months before this, I saw this beautiful board in the window of one of the local surf shops, it had metallic green rails and belly and the deck had the most beautiful Hawaiian floral pattern, it was a 9ft long board, and I fell deeply in love. I would have bought it but the price was over 700 and I just couldn't justify it, so instead I would walk by it as often as possible, practically licking the window.
About the time of the rip tide incident, I started my new job which was a bump in pay and realized that I would probably never get back into the water unless I had really good incentive and a water craft that helped me, as opposed to worked against me. So while some friends and I were enjoying adult beverages at the bar down the street and we started talking about all of this, I jumped up and said "if the shop is open, im buying it tonight!"
The shop was open and here the 3 of us come blazing in the store a little buzzed, so excited they were open, very happy and ready to purchase! So I tell the guy to pull it out of the window, I kiss the damn thing and I am so excited that I can hardly even think! Everyone in the store seems pretty impressed that I have decided to take up the sport, since I am both female and no longer a teenager. So my friend (a much more experienced board buyer than myself) jumps in and begins haggling for the price and accessories. I walked out with everything I needed for just the original price of the board. We installed my fins and leash right on the spot and loaded it into the car, then invited the salesman to come celebrate with us, telling him the story of how long I wanted the board, my weekly window shopping ritual and why I wanted it now.
It worked, I spent so much on the board, and so many people were excited for me and offered to take me out and give me lessons, I knew it would override my fears, and it did. I surfed all summer and although I haven't gotten very good yet, I really enjoy it. If I can find a warm enough wetsuit I may even surf all year round!
One of these days I will get around to taking a picture of the deck and posting it - it may even bei n the ad and I can just scan it, but in the meantime you can see the belly of the beauty below in the "pictures" post.
So the board buying story goes something like this...
I started boogie/body boarding early this year with a good friend. We went several times and were really enjoying it. It made me really want to surf. Then one day, her husband joined us, and we were having this great day until he and I got sucked into a nasty rip tide. I was totally trapped, no matter what I did, I would get pulled back - although the boogie board was keeping me afloat, it wasn't really helping me get anywhere and made it difficult to swim. I started to get really tired, was definitely getting scared and started to take in water gasping for air, I honestly don't know how I finally got out of it, but was shaken up when I reached shore and not sure I ever wanted to go back in.
Meanwhile over a few months before this, I saw this beautiful board in the window of one of the local surf shops, it had metallic green rails and belly and the deck had the most beautiful Hawaiian floral pattern, it was a 9ft long board, and I fell deeply in love. I would have bought it but the price was over 700 and I just couldn't justify it, so instead I would walk by it as often as possible, practically licking the window.
About the time of the rip tide incident, I started my new job which was a bump in pay and realized that I would probably never get back into the water unless I had really good incentive and a water craft that helped me, as opposed to worked against me. So while some friends and I were enjoying adult beverages at the bar down the street and we started talking about all of this, I jumped up and said "if the shop is open, im buying it tonight!"
The shop was open and here the 3 of us come blazing in the store a little buzzed, so excited they were open, very happy and ready to purchase! So I tell the guy to pull it out of the window, I kiss the damn thing and I am so excited that I can hardly even think! Everyone in the store seems pretty impressed that I have decided to take up the sport, since I am both female and no longer a teenager. So my friend (a much more experienced board buyer than myself) jumps in and begins haggling for the price and accessories. I walked out with everything I needed for just the original price of the board. We installed my fins and leash right on the spot and loaded it into the car, then invited the salesman to come celebrate with us, telling him the story of how long I wanted the board, my weekly window shopping ritual and why I wanted it now.
It worked, I spent so much on the board, and so many people were excited for me and offered to take me out and give me lessons, I knew it would override my fears, and it did. I surfed all summer and although I haven't gotten very good yet, I really enjoy it. If I can find a warm enough wetsuit I may even surf all year round!
One of these days I will get around to taking a picture of the deck and posting it - it may even bei n the ad and I can just scan it, but in the meantime you can see the belly of the beauty below in the "pictures" post.
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
season: autumn
chilly gray day
heavy clouds hang
soft drops splash
as they hit the pane
fire crackles in its place
fragrant tea steams my face
candles flicker as they flame
a good book stories fortune and fame
cuddled up in flannel and down
the music of nature the only sound
cinnamon spices scent the air
warm and dry the only care
its the season of quiet and calm
the twilight before the night
descending into winters dawn
and the festivals of light
~ copyright 11/2006~
heavy clouds hang
soft drops splash
as they hit the pane
fire crackles in its place
fragrant tea steams my face
candles flicker as they flame
a good book stories fortune and fame
cuddled up in flannel and down
the music of nature the only sound
cinnamon spices scent the air
warm and dry the only care
its the season of quiet and calm
the twilight before the night
descending into winters dawn
and the festivals of light
~ copyright 11/2006~
writing inspired by nature
I have been writing a lot lately in my "down" time and decided to add this piece inspired by the electric storm last month:
flashes illuminating the night sky
cracks and sheets snap the clouds
lighting up the moment
etching the sillouette of the hills
streaks leaping and branching into the ocean
salty electric air thick and damp
thunder grumbling against the sea
drops begin to splash
power surges and gaps
disrupting home comforts
delighting all senses
Gods show
breathe it in
watch it glow
~ copyright 10/2006~
flashes illuminating the night sky
cracks and sheets snap the clouds
lighting up the moment
etching the sillouette of the hills
streaks leaping and branching into the ocean
salty electric air thick and damp
thunder grumbling against the sea
drops begin to splash
power surges and gaps
disrupting home comforts
delighting all senses
Gods show
breathe it in
watch it glow
~ copyright 10/2006~
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
pictures
I have been taking more pictures again lately and going through the ones I have taken over the past year, here are a few of my favorites so far this year:
The green one is mine!
The green one is mine!
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
glorious!
I almost can't believe it is November because it has been sunny, clear and in the high 70's for the past three days! The sunsets have been full of deep reds, pinks and oranges against the blue sky and green/blue sea. Butterflies are everywhere, floating above the creek and hanging in the trees. The offshore winds are blowing warmly through the trees and the hundreds of wind-chimes hung around town. It's more like a spring or summer day! I have all the windows and doors open to let the breeze flow through the house. A perfect day for an evening walk, I think!
Get out, get some fresh air and please vote today!
Get out, get some fresh air and please vote today!
Thursday, November 02, 2006
All Hallows Eve
Boo!
Halloween, what Halloween?!
This year has to be THE least eventful, most quiet Halloween I have ever experienced!! Typically my favorite holiday, and barely even noted! How did I miss Halloween, how could this happen???
Well...my street is too remote, rural and slightly dangerous for kids to trick or treat on, working at home now - it's not like there is the whole "office festivities" to rely on, being both ill with the flu, under major project deadlines and doing combined work and personal travel the past four weeks leaves no time to really think about it or prepare and then add in the braces...yup, no Halloween.
And the kicker is that I actually went to a Halloween party sunday afternoon, only no one told me it was a Halloween party and no one was dressed up and it was daytime, so other than the themed cupcakes, it didn't really fit the bill.
I truly find this much more amusing than bummer. Although I do feel like I need to do something about it, either go out in costume or throw a costume party or something, and soon. There are aspects of the associated celebratory traditions that are purely good for the soul! I feel a plan coming on! =o)
I must note that last Halloween I did get in a little celebration but I also had one of the freakiest nights of my life, and I am happy to report that there have been no new instances of those events!
And last but not least, Happy 1st Birthday to Samantha Jane!! I finally got see her a few weeks ago and she is absolutely gorgeous, so smiley, sweet, observant and determined! if she is this cute already, man, she is going to be a heart breaker by 2! =o) It is going to be very hard to resist the temptation to spoil her rotten!
You know what all this means don't you? THE HOLIDAYS are fast approaching and 2007 just around the corner...just amazing!!
Happy Fall!
Halloween, what Halloween?!
This year has to be THE least eventful, most quiet Halloween I have ever experienced!! Typically my favorite holiday, and barely even noted! How did I miss Halloween, how could this happen???
Well...my street is too remote, rural and slightly dangerous for kids to trick or treat on, working at home now - it's not like there is the whole "office festivities" to rely on, being both ill with the flu, under major project deadlines and doing combined work and personal travel the past four weeks leaves no time to really think about it or prepare and then add in the braces...yup, no Halloween.
And the kicker is that I actually went to a Halloween party sunday afternoon, only no one told me it was a Halloween party and no one was dressed up and it was daytime, so other than the themed cupcakes, it didn't really fit the bill.
I truly find this much more amusing than bummer. Although I do feel like I need to do something about it, either go out in costume or throw a costume party or something, and soon. There are aspects of the associated celebratory traditions that are purely good for the soul! I feel a plan coming on! =o)
I must note that last Halloween I did get in a little celebration but I also had one of the freakiest nights of my life, and I am happy to report that there have been no new instances of those events!
And last but not least, Happy 1st Birthday to Samantha Jane!! I finally got see her a few weeks ago and she is absolutely gorgeous, so smiley, sweet, observant and determined! if she is this cute already, man, she is going to be a heart breaker by 2! =o) It is going to be very hard to resist the temptation to spoil her rotten!
You know what all this means don't you? THE HOLIDAYS are fast approaching and 2007 just around the corner...just amazing!!
Happy Fall!
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
plastic mouth
it's official, i got my braces yesterday...the orthodontist decided to go with invisalign, so unless you catch the gleam off the plastic or hear the new lisp i have suddenly developed, you can't tell nearly as much as with traditional braces.
things i had not anticipated:
things i had not anticipated:
- how weird it would feel to have plastic over my teeth ALL the time
- having to remove them to eat anything or drink hot liquids (since you don't with traditional braces)
- which also results in having to create a whole routine around eating (and cooking since i can't even taste something with them in)
- how soon and how much i would anticipate the day i would be done with them
- how much my mouth would hurt
Monday, October 30, 2006
a beautiful calm
serenity so sweet flows
anchored from a certainty
one thats new but also old
returned, releasing or returning
and not just the one
but the others too
that were the glue
in the absence grew
clear horizon visions
lovely dreams in sight
treasures and adventures
all directions right
no hurries, no worries
all in its own time
no charts, no maps, just guides
joys in the journey and the ride
~ copyright 10/2006~
anchored from a certainty
one thats new but also old
returned, releasing or returning
and not just the one
but the others too
that were the glue
in the absence grew
clear horizon visions
lovely dreams in sight
treasures and adventures
all directions right
no hurries, no worries
all in its own time
no charts, no maps, just guides
joys in the journey and the ride
~ copyright 10/2006~
Friday, October 13, 2006
top 10 signs you might be a surfer...
10) if a wave has ever broken on your face or your melon
9) if you know why a rash guard is key
8) if you have ever driven off with your board on top of the car (but not tied down) or left it alongside the car while changing and drove off without it
7) if you can devour a table full of food even though you only weigh like 100 pounds
6) if you suddenly find yourself only able to speak two or three words at a time and sounding at least a little like Jeff Spicoli
5) if words like: pummeled and epic have an entirely new or very deep meaning
4) if you have paid the ocean gods in either blood or hard to replace merchandise
3) if you know the answer to: "booties - yes or no" has nothing to do with calls or bottoms
2) if there is sand in and on everything you own
1) if Dick Dale suddenly seems like the most brilliant musician of all time
9) if you know why a rash guard is key
8) if you have ever driven off with your board on top of the car (but not tied down) or left it alongside the car while changing and drove off without it
7) if you can devour a table full of food even though you only weigh like 100 pounds
6) if you suddenly find yourself only able to speak two or three words at a time and sounding at least a little like Jeff Spicoli
5) if words like: pummeled and epic have an entirely new or very deep meaning
4) if you have paid the ocean gods in either blood or hard to replace merchandise
3) if you know the answer to: "booties - yes or no" has nothing to do with calls or bottoms
2) if there is sand in and on everything you own
1) if Dick Dale suddenly seems like the most brilliant musician of all time
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