Monday, July 28, 2008

Never too old!

was sent to me by my teacher/friend Jane
and shows you're never too old!
Here's a thank you to all teachers with caring hearts
such as the one on the video.

Friday, July 25, 2008

The Moon and St. Christopher

When I was young I spoke like a child,



and I saw with a child's eyes



And an open door was to a girl



like the stars are to the sky



It's funny how the world lives up to all your expectations



With adventures for the stout of heart, and the lure of the open spaces



There's two lanes running down this road, and whichever side you're on



Accounts for where you want to go, or what you're running from



Back when darkness overtook me on a blind man's curve



I relied upon the moon, I relied upon the moon



I relied upon the moon and Saint Christopher



Now I've paid my dues cause I have owed them,



but I've paid a price sometimes



For being such a stubborn woman in such stubborn times



Now I have run from the arms of lovers,



I have run from the hands of kindness,



I've run just because I can



But now I'm grown and I speak like a woman



and I see with a woman's eyes



And an open door is to me now like the saddest of goodbyes



but it's too late for turning back, so I pray for the heart and the nerve



And I rely upon the moon, I rely upon the moon



I rely upon the moon and Saint Christopher.

Thursday, July 24, 2008

End of my Pirate Days?

Libra Horoscope










In life, you have to run through any door that is opened to you.





Worry about what you'll do on the other side of it later....










hmmm, I was hoping that the end of my pirate days were near.

Sunday, July 20, 2008

Noise

So much noise these days and then sometimes not enough.



Noise I can live without,

...the humming of an air conditioner.

...wheels screetching as the car cuts in front of you

...cicaddas--their just too dang loud!

...someone smacking and popping gum! Happens much too often in my office.

...blaring cell phones and people's conversations on them.

...flip flops! Pick up your feet people!

...automated phone service and their stupid messages.

...alarm clocks!



Noise that I can never get enough of

...wind blowing but ever so gently--especially a north wind bringing cooler air.

...Rain! Nothing like a little rain shower and something we've not seen enough these days.

...the clicking of a camera.

...music-I have to have my daily dose of music by Ottmar Liebert!

...voices of friends and loved ones--both near and distant.

...my bike as I'm peddling. I'd like to hear the sound of a newer bike-someday!

...Chulo as he's chasing a squirrel and barking. I know-poor squirrels but it is funny to hear and see.

...a crackling fire.

...the sound of pecans breaking open.

...fireworks. They still make me teary eyed!


So what noise(s) can you live with or without?

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Female Inmates

Doing time fighting the
I had heard about this before and
I think it's great.

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Life Insurance Killings

Jesus, what is this world coming to?
I just can't fathom this!
Simply disgusting!

Monday, July 14, 2008

World Youth Day

I remember when I attended the first World Youth Day in Rome some 24 years ago and then again in Denver some 15 years back....


It all began with John Paul II’s love for young people. On Palm Sunday of 1984, the Pope convoked the youth of Rome to celebrate with him the Holy Year of Redemption: their answer was enthusiastic and surpassed all expectations. There were over 250,000 youth from around the world attending this event.

I was a Youth Counselor then and one of the group leaders on the trip to Rome and Denver. Each event included 7 days of activities for the attendees. It was something to experience and behold.

Friday, July 11, 2008

Stye

Word of the day...

I had this stye for the past few days and it hurts like heck!
Might have to try some of these remedies mentioned in Wiki.

Sunday, July 06, 2008

Phase I


Phase I
Originally uploaded by Nieve44/La Luz
Been on vacation the past week and many projects were on my "to do" list. Much was completed and while some didn't get done the one most important was Phase I of the interior of my house, which included painting my living/dining room. The transformation has started and all I can say is WOW! More photos to come as we just finished about an hour ago and looking forward to taking photos in the morning light before posting on Flickr. BTW, the above photo was taken as my shirt reflected on the switch plate.

Tuesday, July 01, 2008

Burger Night


Burger Night!
Originally uploaded by :Eureka:
Too cute Made me laugh on this Tuesday morn while I wait for the pest control guy.