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 26, 2006
Dreaming
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
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
A Place in the World
What I'm looking for, after all this time
Keeps me moving forward, trying to find it
Since I learned to walk all I've done is run
Ready, on my mark, doesn't everyone
Need a place in the world
Could be right before your very eyes
Just beyond a door that's open wide
Could be far away or in your own backyard
There are those who say, you can look too hard
For your place in the world
Takes some of us a little longer
A few false starts gonna make you stronger
When I'm sure I've finally found it
Gonna wrap these arms all around it
Could be one more mile, or just one step back
In a lovers smile, down a darkened path
Friends will take our side, enemies will curse us
But to be alive is to know your purpose
It's your place in the world
Keeps me moving forward, trying to find it
Since I learned to walk all I've done is run
Ready, on my mark, doesn't everyone
Need a place in the world
Could be right before your very eyes
Just beyond a door that's open wide
Could be far away or in your own backyard
There are those who say, you can look too hard
For your place in the world
Takes some of us a little longer
A few false starts gonna make you stronger
When I'm sure I've finally found it
Gonna wrap these arms all around it
Could be one more mile, or just one step back
In a lovers smile, down a darkened path
Friends will take our side, enemies will curse us
But to be alive is to know your purpose
It's your place in the world
~~~~~~~
A beautiful song by the great Mary Chapin-Carpenter and these words seems to fit the mood for the evening. About a year ago, I thought I had found my place in the world (far away) and I was all set to walk down that path but then an unexpected detour (my own backyard) was thrown my way. Initially, I was frustated and excited at the same time. The short detour has been full of twists and turns but also ironic and uncanny. I'm a creature of habit and when someone moves my cheese (just like that book) I get anxious and scared. The light at the end of the new path was so bright and my first reaction was to turn out the lights. Regretably, it's been difficult to find the light switch again in the darkness but a few false starts have made me stronger. But like those characters in the book, I have to find my own way down my own darkened path and into my place in the world...and when I do, I hope that door is still opened wide. When I'm sure I finally found it, I'm gonna wrap my arms around it!
Friday, March 24, 2006
30 Something...
Here goes--30 random things about myself...
1. I love penguins.
2. I love music and have a pretty ecclectic collection of Cd's from country to rock, spanish, classical, new age, etc..
3. I have been to Europe and travelled through the countries of Austria, Germany, Italy, & France. I learned more in those 4 weeks than I did in 12 years of school!!
4. I have two degrees--Bachelor's & Master's--my greatest accomplishment!
5. I have received two other big accomplishments...Mentor of the Year, through the Big Brothers, Big Sisters mentoring program and Outstanding Counselor of the year where I work.
6. I love birds and currently have two parakeets--Angel & Cutie.
7. I have tons of jewelry--too much and most of it given to me by my mother. Thanks mom.
8. I would love to play in band.
9. I loathe summer...especially here in Houston!!!
10. I can make some killer chocolate peanut clusters! Yum, Yum.
11. I have had two roomates in my life and live with one now...Jane who I met in college and Corinne who is a doctor living in New York...who helped get me into college. Thanks, Corinne.
12. I enjoy camping!
13. I love to chew gum!
14. One of my best friends is Jeff and I have known him for 30+ years.
15. I'm usually very shy!!!
16. I love pens! My desk at work and home is full of pens!
17. While in Rome, I shook the hand of Mother Theresa.
18. I would love to fly jets and drive race cars!
19. I hate shopping!
20. Currently there are only two TV shows I watch...The Today Show and Grey's Anatomy. The other show I watch is on hiatus and can't wait for it to return....Commander in Chief!
21. During college, I used to work at the Houston Astrodome in the money room and one night we counted 1/2 a million dollars!!
22. Blue is usually my favorite color behind red.
23. I've had 4 surgeries in my life and in one surgery my wound became badly infected and I had to be hooked up to a machine for 6 weeks to allow the wound to heal. OUCH!!!!
24. I hope someday to own a house in the country.
25. I too have never fallen in love-yet and still my life is complete!!!
26. I spoil the heck out of my niece and nephews and this May my oldest nephew is graduating from HS and my gift to him is a trip to NYC.
27. Two years ago, I threw out my vanity and began coloring my hair! :-)
28. While I don't believe in plastic surgery...if I could I would get a breast lift.
29. I used to play tennis when I was in HS and had visions of being a tennis pro!
30. Bono of U2 is one of my favorite artists that I would love to meet and have lunch with! The man just exudes charisma..in my humble opinion! :-) Besides, I've already met Ottmar and we (fanmencos) all know he rocks!
Well, that was easier than I thought. Thanks to Caprichosa for the idea.
1. I love penguins.
2. I love music and have a pretty ecclectic collection of Cd's from country to rock, spanish, classical, new age, etc..
3. I have been to Europe and travelled through the countries of Austria, Germany, Italy, & France. I learned more in those 4 weeks than I did in 12 years of school!!
4. I have two degrees--Bachelor's & Master's--my greatest accomplishment!
5. I have received two other big accomplishments...Mentor of the Year, through the Big Brothers, Big Sisters mentoring program and Outstanding Counselor of the year where I work.
6. I love birds and currently have two parakeets--Angel & Cutie.
7. I have tons of jewelry--too much and most of it given to me by my mother. Thanks mom.
8. I would love to play in band.
9. I loathe summer...especially here in Houston!!!
10. I can make some killer chocolate peanut clusters! Yum, Yum.
11. I have had two roomates in my life and live with one now...Jane who I met in college and Corinne who is a doctor living in New York...who helped get me into college. Thanks, Corinne.
12. I enjoy camping!
13. I love to chew gum!
14. One of my best friends is Jeff and I have known him for 30+ years.
15. I'm usually very shy!!!
16. I love pens! My desk at work and home is full of pens!
17. While in Rome, I shook the hand of Mother Theresa.
18. I would love to fly jets and drive race cars!
19. I hate shopping!
20. Currently there are only two TV shows I watch...The Today Show and Grey's Anatomy. The other show I watch is on hiatus and can't wait for it to return....Commander in Chief!
21. During college, I used to work at the Houston Astrodome in the money room and one night we counted 1/2 a million dollars!!
22. Blue is usually my favorite color behind red.
23. I've had 4 surgeries in my life and in one surgery my wound became badly infected and I had to be hooked up to a machine for 6 weeks to allow the wound to heal. OUCH!!!!
24. I hope someday to own a house in the country.
25. I too have never fallen in love-yet and still my life is complete!!!
26. I spoil the heck out of my niece and nephews and this May my oldest nephew is graduating from HS and my gift to him is a trip to NYC.
27. Two years ago, I threw out my vanity and began coloring my hair! :-)
28. While I don't believe in plastic surgery...if I could I would get a breast lift.
29. I used to play tennis when I was in HS and had visions of being a tennis pro!
30. Bono of U2 is one of my favorite artists that I would love to meet and have lunch with! The man just exudes charisma..in my humble opinion! :-) Besides, I've already met Ottmar and we (fanmencos) all know he rocks!
Well, that was easier than I thought. Thanks to Caprichosa for the idea.
Sunday, March 19, 2006
Hands that Can/Genius
My friend figured out this board game @ Cracker Barrel in two tries. It always frustrates the heck out of me! He never ceases to amaze me! The board reads on the back that if you figure out the game by only ending up with 1 peg, you are a genius! Yesterday, I helped him & his wife put the rest of this fence together. Quite a task that I cannot even begin to imagine where to start. Oh, and did I mention that both he and his wife are blind! See couple here.
He is completely blind while his wife has limited vision and just graduated from college with honors AND has been accepted into Graduate school! In the years that I have known these two, I have never heard them complain about their disability, instead they re-define the word and amaze me and everyone that meets them with their ability!
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Espana
Thanks to Josie & Boris for this beautiful card from Cordoba, Spain. A beautiful card that I will take to my office for all to see!
Btw, off to Austin for a quick trip. Catch everyone when I get back.
Sunday, March 12, 2006
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Dentist
Word of the Day...
Dentist
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Went to the Dentist today to get my teeth cleaned! I also got a A+ on my dentist report card! Look ma, no cavities!! :-) I once read a sign outside a dentist office that said: Dentistry isn't expensive... negligence is! So true, don't you think?! It helps when you have a good dentist too and Dr. Mark Edwards is o.k with me!!
Thursday, March 02, 2006
Loveydovey
...everybody say .....
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwww.
Have a lovey-dovey day!
Photo by sThig. Thanks for the big smile!
Sunday, February 26, 2006
Saturday, February 25, 2006
Circle of Life
A ferris wheel is one big circle and so is life when you think about it. Life has its ups and downs and can go around in endless circles. It's great to be at the top looking down sometimes but then again it can be so scary. I stood before this ferris wheel and looked up and it took my breath away. It was beckoning me to come and stand at its footstep and smiled at me with its bright lights.
Sunday, February 19, 2006
Beautiful Racket
Music: Mary Chapin Carpenter
Mood: Laughing...listening to my dog snoring.
***********
So your day begins like this
Wondering what might have been
Old regrets and chances missed
Borne away on some lambent wind
The job's ok, but it doesn't inspire
Thoughts of leaving it all behind
You used to have dreams of setting the world on fire
All you want now is peace of mind
You do your dreaming in traffic jams
You do your running in shopping malls
You do your breathing the best you can
Between car pools and cell phone calls
Who cares, you'll never live in Paris
So what, you'll never travel by Lear
How do some of us learn what matters
While others never get to hear
such a beautiful racket, it whispers and roars
The bitter and sweet, between the truces and the wars
The noise and the quiet, the courage and the fear
And all of the wisdom between a smile and a tear
hold on, hold on...
***********
Now I'm off to meditate and find some peace of mind in between the beautiful racket of trains, car alarms, and my chihuahua snoring. BTW, I have been to Paris, never travelled by Lear--yet! I loathe shopping malls! I do my running chasing after my dog. My job does inspire! Yes, a few regrets and lots of chances missed but I don't do my breathing between car pools and cell phone calls. I do my dreaming by candlelight, reading, music, blogging, and writing in my moleskine. At 46, I have finally realized what matters and I consider myself blessed.
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
In the Arms of Love
It's OFFICIAL!!! Very dear friends of mine Kraig & Michele are parents!!! All of her friends are family are over joyed with tears of happiness. Michele and Kraig will be picking up their newborn Redding Kate Jankowski on Thursday. This has been a long time coming. My list of things to buy is growing! Can't wait to go to the baby store. I also plan on stopping by the music store and picking up a special CD. Lots to celebrate and be thankful for. Now off to get some more kleenex.
Sunday, February 12, 2006
Rowan
From: Birthday Calculator--some interesting facts:
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You entered: 10/8/1959
Your date of conception was on or about 15 January 1959
Your date of conception was on or about 15 January 1959
which was a Thursday. You were born on a Thursday
under the astrological sign Libra.
Your Life path number is 6.
The Julian calendar date of your birth is 2436849.5.
The golden number for 1959 is 3.
The epact number for 1959 is 21.
The year 1959 was not a leap year.
Your birthday falls into the Chinese year
beginning 2/8/1959 and ending 1/27/1960.
You were born in the Chinese year of the Pig.
As of 2/12/2006 9:23:52 AM EST
You are 46 years old.
You are 556 months old.
You are 2,419 weeks old.
You are 16,929 days old.
You are 406,305 hours old.
You are 24,378,323 minutes old.
You are 1,462,699,432 seconds old.
Your age is the equivalent of a dog that is
6.62583170254403 years old. (You're still chasing cats!)
There are 238 days till your next birthday
There are 238 days till your next birthday
on which your cake will have 47 candles.
Your birthstone is Tourmaline. The Mystical properties of Tourmaline are
Pink Tourmaline which promotes female balance and protection.
Pink Tourmaline which promotes female balance and protection.
Green Toumaline promotes male balance.
Some lists consider these stones to be your birthstone. (Birthstone lists come from Jewelers, Tibet, Ayurvedic Indian medicine, and other sources)
Opal, Jasper
Your birth tree is Rowan, the Sensitivity
Full of charm, cheerful, gifted, without egoism,
Your birth tree is Rowan, the Sensitivity
Full of charm, cheerful, gifted, without egoism,
likes to draw attention, loves life, motion, unrest
and even complications, is both dependent and independent,
good taste, artistic, passionate, emotional, good company, does not forgive.
The moon's phase on the day you were born was waxing crescent.
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
Eat your heart out Janet Jackson!
Crazy dream last night....I was at some function wearing a nice black dress with straps and the straps on my right shoulder got caught on something and before I knew it I had a wardrobe malfunction. I made a beeline for the bathroom and then I woke up! Thankfully, it was only a dream! Must be some stupid post- superbowl hype about the boring Stones half-time show. Not that I wanted Janet back on stage but I much would have preferred U2 or Coldplay. Think next year, I'll do what Vicks did! :-)
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