Yup, she's packin' . . . . and I don't mean pistols, I mean PACKING A SUITCASE which has always been a daylong dreaded chore especially when trying to fit everything into one overseas suitcase whether packing for a 4 day weekend or a 14 day vacation.
What are these (bulky) issues that need to be addressed? The major contenders (space and time taker uppers) are not only what is packed (contents based on comfort, coordination, and appropriatness for all kinds of weather possibilities) , but also remained space for the unforseen spontaneous "must have" item(s).
Creative solutions to this staggering and time consuming activity will be appreciated and anticipated!
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!
This plant is like a fine red wine:
With each passing day, as it gently ages, its beauty intensifies!
Saturday, February 12, 2011
IT'S VALENTINE WEEKEND and . . .
It's Valentine Weekend and . . .
Just wanted to tell you about the gorgeous plant Jerry sent me for Christmas that suddenly blossomed this morning (Valentine's weekend). How special can that be?
Thank you again, Jerry ... It is such a joy to nurture and watch this beautiful plant grow and flower.
Happy Valentines Day.
Love,
Marthie
Thursday, February 10, 2011
VALEN"TIME" WELL "SPENT" $$$ ???
I guess I just love to throw myself into the season (when I have time).
You can only guess that I must have had a lot of time on my hands this past week (with classess canceled due to Texas' treacherous weather: 6 snow/ice days within a two week period. Not only did our home end up looking like the Valentine section of a Gift Shop, but thank goodness I also had energy left to organize only one of my cupboards that was in dire need of attention (I should have attacked more, but that got old fast).
After having accomplished all of the above, I hit the computer (no, not hid, but hit) i.e., checked on my students (they do HW on the computer), answered e-mails, wrote my blog for the day, and finally checked my e-mail . . . where Dillards's subject line was: SHOP AT HOME WHILE YOU'RE STUCK AT HOME! What a lovely dangerous idea!
Our table is already covered with heart-shaped stuff: Red quilted Place mats with matching dinner napkins, Valentine coffee mugs, and a couple of heart shaped boxes filled with healthy chocolate covered sunflower seeds (candy coated in pink, white and red, of course), as well as a heart shaped picture frame with a fairly decent picture of "us" (probably taken 14 years ago). Even the automobile has a touch of heart with red and white porcelain mugs that fit nicely into the car's beverage receptical!
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH . . .So the question is this: Was the Valen"TIME" well "SPENT" $$$???
You can only guess that I must have had a lot of time on my hands this past week (with classess canceled due to Texas' treacherous weather: 6 snow/ice days within a two week period. Not only did our home end up looking like the Valentine section of a Gift Shop, but thank goodness I also had energy left to organize only one of my cupboards that was in dire need of attention (I should have attacked more, but that got old fast).
After having accomplished all of the above, I hit the computer (no, not hid, but hit) i.e., checked on my students (they do HW on the computer), answered e-mails, wrote my blog for the day, and finally checked my e-mail . . . where Dillards's subject line was: SHOP AT HOME WHILE YOU'RE STUCK AT HOME! What a lovely dangerous idea!
Our table is already covered with heart-shaped stuff: Red quilted Place mats with matching dinner napkins, Valentine coffee mugs, and a couple of heart shaped boxes filled with healthy chocolate covered sunflower seeds (candy coated in pink, white and red, of course), as well as a heart shaped picture frame with a fairly decent picture of "us" (probably taken 14 years ago). Even the automobile has a touch of heart with red and white porcelain mugs that fit nicely into the car's beverage receptical!
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH . . .So the question is this: Was the Valen"TIME" well "SPENT" $$$???
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
MONOPOLY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN with popcorn, of course!
Today is the 6th day (within a two week period) that all schools( north of Dallas) have been closed because of several inches of snow beautifully dusting dangerous ice beneath. So, to answer my daughter Ali's question "Are you still trapped by snow? Are you OK & do you have provisions to last?" . . . the answer is: "We're fine, honey! "
In fact, this scenary conjurs up memories of our elementary school days in New England (during Christmas Vacations when it usually snowed 10 feet it seemed). The highly anticipated routine: set up the Monopoly game in the living room (on a bridge table) for a game that would last at least a week! It was a lot of fun, and Mummy would always have freshly popped popcorn for us to nibble on!"
In fact, this scenary conjurs up memories of our elementary school days in New England (during Christmas Vacations when it usually snowed 10 feet it seemed). The highly anticipated routine: set up the Monopoly game in the living room (on a bridge table) for a game that would last at least a week! It was a lot of fun, and Mummy would always have freshly popped popcorn for us to nibble on!"
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
WHAT'S IN A NAME?
I've often wondered if a person's first or last name has any influence on their chosen profession?
For example, when we were growing up, Mrs. GASSET - was our local POLICE WOMAN; she assisted at the school crosswalks . . . I often wonder if she also enjoyed driving in hot pursuit of someone speeding, or if she eventually opened a Gas Station?
Dr. BOND - Was an ECONOMICS PROFESSOR as well as a FINANCIAL PLANNER
RAINEY was a local T.V. WEATHER PERSONALITY as was Meteorologist, MCCOOL!
Dr. PAYNE - chose DENTISTRY as his profession.
And the list goes on.
Just curious if you can add a few to this list?
For example, when we were growing up, Mrs. GASSET - was our local POLICE WOMAN; she assisted at the school crosswalks . . . I often wonder if she also enjoyed driving in hot pursuit of someone speeding, or if she eventually opened a Gas Station?
Dr. BOND - Was an ECONOMICS PROFESSOR as well as a FINANCIAL PLANNER
RAINEY was a local T.V. WEATHER PERSONALITY as was Meteorologist, MCCOOL!
Dr. PAYNE - chose DENTISTRY as his profession.
And the list goes on.
Just curious if you can add a few to this list?
Monday, February 7, 2011
LOST & FOUND
As a 3 year old, I still remember it as if it happened yesterday! I WAS LOST IN NEWTONVILLE SQUARE (while shopping with my Mom at the A&P).
My older sister must have been in Kindergarten, when Mom took me along to the little A&P grocery store in our community, located just around the corner from my Dad's store.
For some reason, I wandered and exited the store only to realize I couldn't find Mummy (and at that age, didn't know where Daddy's store was located). As I stood on the sidewalk, looking around and not recognizing anyone or anything, the only solution was to start crying because at that moment, I realized I was all by myself and LOST!
The nice Policeman who "found" me within seconds of my crying, took my hand and walked me to Daddy's store . . . one of my happiest recollections of age 3.
The Policeman was also very happy that he could help our family AND he continually reminded my Dad of this while at the same time requesting FREE STUFFF (at every visit to the store).
Dad must have thought I was worth the bag of light bulbs (or whatever it was) every month, but one day,the Captain of the Police Force caught wind of the monthly requested merchandise "payoff" and put a stop to it. Years later, I learned about this fiasco.
My older sister must have been in Kindergarten, when Mom took me along to the little A&P grocery store in our community, located just around the corner from my Dad's store.
For some reason, I wandered and exited the store only to realize I couldn't find Mummy (and at that age, didn't know where Daddy's store was located). As I stood on the sidewalk, looking around and not recognizing anyone or anything, the only solution was to start crying because at that moment, I realized I was all by myself and LOST!
The nice Policeman who "found" me within seconds of my crying, took my hand and walked me to Daddy's store . . . one of my happiest recollections of age 3.
The Policeman was also very happy that he could help our family AND he continually reminded my Dad of this while at the same time requesting FREE STUFFF (at every visit to the store).
Dad must have thought I was worth the bag of light bulbs (or whatever it was) every month, but one day,the Captain of the Police Force caught wind of the monthly requested merchandise "payoff" and put a stop to it. Years later, I learned about this fiasco.
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