The above pic is not my photo but I borrowed it from Yahoo photos. The little blue & white parakeet reminds me of my little one-Angel that died yesterday. She...rather he had been sick and finally passed on. He was rather a mean budgie but still I will miss him. I still have the other parakeet-Cutie who is getting a new friend this evening as a friend is letting me have one of his female budgies!
Saturday, June 10, 2006
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Monday, June 05, 2006
Bread
Word of the Day: Bread
Music: Baby, I'm a Want You, by Bread
During the past few days I've been eating so much bread of late and especially while in NYC where I partaked in some wonderful pizza, bagels, and baked bread. Actually, I started before vacation as the Culinary Department where I work was selling some scrumptious Raisin bread. Since I was leaving town, I ended up freezing the slices which I have now been enjoying with my morning coffee or tea.
Ironically, while in NYC we went to the Virgin Megastore and I came across a classic CD by the 70's rock band: Bread. The CD was a steal @ $8. I have been playing it nonstop since I got back. The music is timeless!
Regretably, by the end of the week my partaking of bread will come almost to a halt as too much bread adds too much unwanted rolls. :-(
Music: Baby, I'm a Want You, by Bread
During the past few days I've been eating so much bread of late and especially while in NYC where I partaked in some wonderful pizza, bagels, and baked bread. Actually, I started before vacation as the Culinary Department where I work was selling some scrumptious Raisin bread. Since I was leaving town, I ended up freezing the slices which I have now been enjoying with my morning coffee or tea.
Ironically, while in NYC we went to the Virgin Megastore and I came across a classic CD by the 70's rock band: Bread. The CD was a steal @ $8. I have been playing it nonstop since I got back. The music is timeless!
Regretably, by the end of the week my partaking of bread will come almost to a halt as too much bread adds too much unwanted rolls. :-(
Thursday, June 01, 2006
Traveling
In the past two months, I've done more traveling than I have in the past year! First, there was Seattle in April to see Ottmar Liebert and just got back from NYC. Tomorrow, I'm off to a quick trip to Corpus Christi. I've enjoyed my travels but it's always nice to come back home to family, friends and loved ones. Visiting NYC was great...
especially with pictures like this!
especially with pictures like this!
Sunday, May 28, 2006
Lady Liberty
Off to the Big Apple for a few days.
Catch you when I return.
Will upload photos during the next
four days via Flickr.
Saturday, May 27, 2006
Our Shining Star
Class of 2006 and my nephew Greg
marking another family milestone.
He was our Shining Star tonight!
Tears of joy were freeflowing this evening.
Friday, May 26, 2006
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Waves
Word of the day: Waves
Mood: Floating
Music: Amarantine, Enya
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...but now I know that our world is no more permanent than a wave rising on the ocean. Whatever our struggles and triumphs, however we may suffer them, all too soon they bleed into a wash, just like watery ink on paper.
Just finished reading, "Memoirs of a Geisha" and the above quote was taken from the last paragraph of the book. Can't wait to see the movie now! Now off to write on my moleskine...but think I'll use a pencil! ;-)
Monday, May 15, 2006
Taurus x 2
Today is my brother's (Arnold) birthday, and on Tuesday is my sister-in-law (Theresa)! Feliz Cumpleanos to both of them. Achived picture from their wedding some 20+ years ago. BTW, my brother is a twin but regretably the other twin died at birth. My brother barely weighted 2 pounds and was only given 24 hours to live. Thankfully, he pulled through! I can just imagine how different life would've been with two twin brothers! Happy birthday to you too Armando!
Friday, May 12, 2006
Starfish
While walking along a beach,
A man saw someone in the distance
Leaning down, picking something up,
And throwing it into the ocean.
As he came closer, he saw thousands of starfish the tide had thrown onto the beach.
Unable to return to the ocean during low tide, The starfish were dying.
He observed a young man picking up the
Starfish one by one
And throwing them back into the water.
After watching the seemingly futile effort,
The observer said, “There must be thousands of
Starfish on this beach. It would be impossible for
You to get to all of them. There are simply too many.
You can’t possibly save enough to make a difference.”
The young man smiled as he continued to pick up
Another starfish and toss it back into the ocean.
“It made a difference to that one,” he replied.
author unknown
In honor of Graduation Ceremonies tomorrow -Saturday, May 13, 2006. I am honored to be participating and seeing those starfish that we as educators tossed back into the sea. I will be wearing my starfish pin on my graduation regalia.
Photo by: Nairb
Monday, May 08, 2006
5
borrowed from Felicia:
In my fridge
Soy milk
Dos Equis
Girl Scout Cookies (thin mints)
boiled eggs
yogurt
In my closet
junk and more junk
my new keens
sketchers
fan
my old walkman
In my purse
palm pilot
cell phone
lotion (my adiction)
gum
my favorite pen
In my car
CD's
Buddha
parking tag
umbrella
towel (4 Chulo to sit on)
In my office
photos of course
minature zen garden
water fountain
candy (4 my soul)
computer speakers (music always playing)
5 things...
In my fridge
Soy milk
Dos Equis
Girl Scout Cookies (thin mints)
boiled eggs
yogurt
In my closet
junk and more junk
my new keens
sketchers
fan
my old walkman
In my purse
palm pilot
cell phone
lotion (my adiction)
gum
my favorite pen
In my car
CD's
Buddha
parking tag
umbrella
towel (4 Chulo to sit on)
In my office
photos of course
minature zen garden
water fountain
candy (4 my soul)
computer speakers (music always playing)
Sunday, May 07, 2006
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
Fanmencas
Music: This Spring release 10,000 Butterflies
Mood: Fabulous
I normally don't like photos of myself but this was too nice not to share. Taken in Seattle on a beautiful, sunny & bright Saturday aboard a ferry returning from Bainbridge Island. Kym is my dear fellow fanmenca and my thanks to her for sharing this wonderful photo with me. Kudos to Mario for the wonderful pic! Fond memories of a wonderful vacation.
Mood: Fabulous
I normally don't like photos of myself but this was too nice not to share. Taken in Seattle on a beautiful, sunny & bright Saturday aboard a ferry returning from Bainbridge Island. Kym is my dear fellow fanmenca and my thanks to her for sharing this wonderful photo with me. Kudos to Mario for the wonderful pic! Fond memories of a wonderful vacation.
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Dreaming
Back from my wonderful trip to Seattle! I had a great time visiting the Emerald city! We had wondeful weather...4 straight days without rain! Of course seeing Ottmar perform was the highlight as well as meeting up with fellow fanmencos. I'll be blogging and uploading pictures about this trip for a few more days!
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Fanmenco gathering
Saturday, April 15, 2006
Happy Easter...
from Erika & Martin
& the Easter Bunny...
aka my nephew/Greg!
Yes, he was a bunny for hire!
I never knew such talent
existed in our family! :-)
Thursday, April 13, 2006
Dog vs Cat
A dog's diary:
7 am - Oh boy! A walk! My favorite!
8 am - Oh boy! Dog food! My favorite!
9 am - Oh boy! The kids! My favorite!
Noon - Oh boy! The yard! My favorite!
2 pm - Oh boy! A car ride! My favorite!
3 pm - Oh boy! The kids! My favorite!
4 pm - Oh boy! Playing ball! My favorite!
6 pm - Oh boy! Welcome home Mom! My favorite!
7 pm - Oh boy! Welcome home Dad! My favorite!
8 pm - Oh boy! Dog food! My favorite!
9 pm - Oh boy! Tummy rubs on the couch! My favorite!
11 pm - Oh boy! Sleeping in my people's bed! My favorite!
A cat's diary:
Day 183 of my captivity. My captors continued to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while I am forced to eat dry cereal. The only thing that keeps me going is the hope of escape, and the mild satisfaction I get from clawing the furniture. Tomorrow I may eat another house plant. Today my attempt to kill my captors by weaving around their feet while they were walking almost succeeded - must try this at the top of the stairs. In an attempt to disgust and repulse these vile oppressors, I once again induced myself to vomit on their favorite chair - must try this on their bed. Decapitated a mouse and brought them the headless body in an attempt to make them aware of what I am capable of, and to try to strike fear in their hearts. They only cooed and condescended about what a good little cat I was. Hmmm, not working according to plan. There was some sort of gathering of their accomplices. I was placed in solitary throughout the event. However, I could hear the noise and smell the food. More important, I overheard that my confinement was due to my powers of inducing "allergies." Must learn what this is and how to use it to my advantage. I am convinced the other captives are flunkies and maybe snitches. The dog is routinely released and seems more than happy to return. He is obviously a half-wit. The bird, on the other hand, has got to be an informant and speaks with them regularly. I am certain he reports my every move. Due to his current placement in the metal room, his safety is assured. But I can wait; it is only a matter of time.
7 am - Oh boy! A walk! My favorite!
8 am - Oh boy! Dog food! My favorite!
9 am - Oh boy! The kids! My favorite!
Noon - Oh boy! The yard! My favorite!
2 pm - Oh boy! A car ride! My favorite!
3 pm - Oh boy! The kids! My favorite!
4 pm - Oh boy! Playing ball! My favorite!
6 pm - Oh boy! Welcome home Mom! My favorite!
7 pm - Oh boy! Welcome home Dad! My favorite!
8 pm - Oh boy! Dog food! My favorite!
9 pm - Oh boy! Tummy rubs on the couch! My favorite!
11 pm - Oh boy! Sleeping in my people's bed! My favorite!
A cat's diary:
Day 183 of my captivity. My captors continued to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while I am forced to eat dry cereal. The only thing that keeps me going is the hope of escape, and the mild satisfaction I get from clawing the furniture. Tomorrow I may eat another house plant. Today my attempt to kill my captors by weaving around their feet while they were walking almost succeeded - must try this at the top of the stairs. In an attempt to disgust and repulse these vile oppressors, I once again induced myself to vomit on their favorite chair - must try this on their bed. Decapitated a mouse and brought them the headless body in an attempt to make them aware of what I am capable of, and to try to strike fear in their hearts. They only cooed and condescended about what a good little cat I was. Hmmm, not working according to plan. There was some sort of gathering of their accomplices. I was placed in solitary throughout the event. However, I could hear the noise and smell the food. More important, I overheard that my confinement was due to my powers of inducing "allergies." Must learn what this is and how to use it to my advantage. I am convinced the other captives are flunkies and maybe snitches. The dog is routinely released and seems more than happy to return. He is obviously a half-wit. The bird, on the other hand, has got to be an informant and speaks with them regularly. I am certain he reports my every move. Due to his current placement in the metal room, his safety is assured. But I can wait; it is only a matter of time.
Monday, April 10, 2006
Tribal
Music: Serenity on Ultracloud (Tribal Mix) by Ottmar Liebert.
Word of the day:
Tribal
I love culture and all things Native American and that which is sacred...especially Mother Earth and as I was browsing photos by Wendy, I happened to be listening to the above song! Next week, I'm going to Seattle and looking forward to visiting and taking in some of the sights such at the totem poles and masks of tribes native to the Northwest.
Thursday, April 06, 2006
Song for the Journey
Here's a song for the journey
As we draw near the line
Though our eyes bear a tear
As we wave our goodbye
May the clouds part before you
May the stars kiss your eyes
There are days made for wonder
and laughter and wine
May your dreams take you places
Through rivers that wind
If we don't count our blessings
We're wasting our time
Heaven knows where the road falls before me
May the angels hold those left behind
When I dream of the treasures
and pleasures we find
There are many and many were mine
When your heart it grows weary
And you can't face the night
I will give you my shoulder
For the weight on your mind
If we don't count our blessings
We're wasting our time
As we draw near the line
Though our eyes bear a tear
As we wave our goodbye
May the clouds part before you
May the stars kiss your eyes
There are days made for wonder
and laughter and wine
May your dreams take you places
Through rivers that wind
If we don't count our blessings
We're wasting our time
Heaven knows where the road falls before me
May the angels hold those left behind
When I dream of the treasures
and pleasures we find
There are many and many were mine
When your heart it grows weary
And you can't face the night
I will give you my shoulder
For the weight on your mind
If we don't count our blessings
We're wasting our time
Here's a song for the journey tonight
Lyrics by Tish Hinojosa
There have been many treasures and pleasures
Lyrics by Tish Hinojosa
There have been many treasures and pleasures
this past week and I wanted to count my blessings
and sing this song for the journey
and may your journey be as blessed as mine.
Sunday, April 02, 2006
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