For the Moment

I remember....

2011-08-22T11:41:00.005-04:00

I remember growing up in town before we moved to the mountain. We were able to play around the neighborhood....hear our Mother's call after dark as the neighbor kids and I played games from one lawn to another friend's lawn. We walked safely back through the streets and into some woods...then back on our home street...gleefully walked up the stairs and into the house to settle in for the night. I remember walking in the evenings to see couples holding hands, groups of kids of all ages walking together to go to another place...and even say, "Good evening" to those who walked by...
I remember smelling the lilacs from outside my bedroom...as it's sented aroma swirled through the bedroom...the summer sunset laying to sleep later in the evening...aching for us children to play just a little longer.
I remember such memories....as the summer days begin to wind down.

NATURE Bird's song - Relax your Mind.

2011-07-20T13:40:00.001-04:00

High School Graduation

2011-06-02T08:51:00.002-04:00

Our youngest son, the Kiddo, graduated May 28, Saturday!

Hopping into the new Year!

2011-02-01T10:13:00.003-05:00

This year on the 1st of January, we got a bunny!
It's black and finally has a name. It took us awhile to name it, but finally the Kiddo decided.
He named it, "Gnarls". (seems fitting since she likes to chew on alot of things)

I hope the new year started well for you all.
Try to catch up on things here...
There's a big snow storm arriving...
here in the Lake's Region.

Well, take care Good Peoples! Thanks for stopping by...

My trip to India

2010-11-11T09:03:00.003-05:00

Qutab Minar, New Delhi, India

Elephant on the streets of New Delhi, India

I was able to take a ride on this elephant on the
streets of New Delhi, India.

Qutab Minar, New Delhi
(one of the oldest temples in India)

My trip to New Delhi India was two weeks. I returned home last Friday. I remember the different colors in New Delhi. I appreciated the different cultures. I saw alot of temples while I was there. I did buy some outfits while I was there and I bought scarves for a few people who were awed by the designs on them.

The weather was alot warmer there then here in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. It ranged between 70 to 80 degrees in India. When I returned home...the first thing I noticed was the colder weather which is now here in New Hampshire. Over the weekend it rained alot and the wind blew alot of leaves off the trees. November has settled in.

I was able to taste alot of different foods while I was there too. I liked the vegetable dishes with the different seasoning they use in it.

It was quite an experience to visit India. I will cherish the memories.
That's it from me, Good Peoples! Have a nice Veteran's Day!:)

Fall colors

2010-10-20T09:57:00.003-04:00

Overlooking Wolfeboro NH during the fall time

Chinatown Boston

2010-10-16T10:20:00.006-04:00

Apollo & I in Chinatown
(Apollo restaurant in the background)

Hotel room
which I hardly spent time in while I was there.

the streets in Chinatown Boston

graffiti in Chinatown Boston

Though my time in Boston was short...just two days...I had alot to do. I'm glad I caught up with my son, Apollo. He and I had dinner two nights in a row! Nice. We had dinner in Chinatown Boston. The food of course was delicious!

As I drove home from Boston back to New Hampshire, I could really see the foliage. I live in the Lakes Region of NH so my travel time was about two hours. I just missed rush hour traffic in Boston. Guess I got lucky.

Yesterday, we got heavy rains and winds. Today, just a few clouds linger. There's possible rain for tonight. I may go out and take some pictures of the fall foliage. See what happens. It's been a really busy week for me...maybe going out will do me some good.

Thanks for stopping by Good Peoples!

Kangamangus Highway

2010-10-11T10:56:00.003-04:00

White Mountains NH on the
Kangamangus Highway

Kangamangus Highway NH

Back to school for the Kiddo

2010-09-13T15:21:00.004-04:00

Back to school for the Kiddo. It's his senior year. I'm pleased about it. The school schedule is like a comfort zone for me as a parent. I know he'll make the best of it!

I've had appointment galore the last few weeks along with making sure the Kiddo has everything he needs for school.

It's overcast with sprinkles of rain on and off again here in the Lake's Region of NH. I did my usual errands like going to the post office and getting the local newspapers. It almost seems a drastic change from last weeks weather. A few of the days last week were hot, hot, hot! This week the weather is alot cooler.

During my spare time I started another afghan with multi-colors of pink and beige. It's soothing for me to sit and crochet. (and of course, knitting too) I think my next knitting project will be knitting mittens. (I just have to decide which knitting pattern I'll use)

Enjoy your day, Good Peoples!

What signs?

2010-08-06T13:20:00.003-04:00

"None of these directional signs is in compliance" with the Town's ordinance. I like the signs as they are, but the ordinance require white signs with black lettering. "Some were posted before the rule, some after, posing an enforcement conundrum". That's one of the issues being raised with the Town's Planning Board. The Planning Board "welcomes public comment at it's next work session scheduled for Aug. 17 at 7 pm at the Wolfeboro Public Library".

Here a nice photo of the florals near the signs. Alot of people are out and about today. There is a big Hospital Fair going on right now. It's located at Brewster Field.

Yesterday, I brought the Kiddo to the dentist in Boston. He had to have one of his back molars pulled out. He needed three stitches afterwards. Today, he's doing well. (a little sore, but no worse for the wear) I bought soft food like soup, yogart and jello which he can eat easier than regular food.

Being Friday, I am a bit tired from this weeks activities. I hope you get a chance to go outside and enjoy the summer air.

Take care, Good Peoples!

Friendships

2010-07-20T14:49:00.005-04:00

Today, I remembered a song I learned when I was a young child.
It was about friendship. Maybe some of you remember this song...
it goes something like this-

"Make new friends, but keep the old...
One is silver and the other gold"

Why did I think of that song? I recently connected with a friend of mine from years ago. I was thrilled to hear from them. It made for nice happy thoughts!

Have a wonderful day, Good Peoples!

Lead by Example

2010-07-19T11:14:00.007-04:00

image by veer.com

Ah! Summertime tea with a quick snack. I finished most of my morning chores and errands.

I mailed a few letters and a package to family and friends. It's warm outside and I hope it doesn't get too hot today.

Earlier as I was getting ready for the day, I tried to listen to
BBC Radio Cornwall featuring Laurence Reed radio talk host. My computer had technical difficulties, so I couldn't listen to it today. I'll try again tomorrow. Though I'm located within the Lakes Region of NH, I enjoy listening in on the "lunch time" radio talk show host in the UK even if it's morning here.

To continue, as I was walking outside doing my chores, I thought of "lead by example" topic for today. How do you lead by example? Does it focus on your strengths for others to follow? Sometimes just doing your own thing is leading by example in a positive way that can set a chain reaction to those around you. If it's not noticed, that's okay. You know that you're doing your own thing and doing what God may want you to do without an immediate recognition by others. Subtlety maybe the key to "lead by example". I believe you need a positive frame of mind if you want others to notice your example in what you do. Who says leading by example will make an immediate reaction or a result? Time may also be a factor in leading by example.

Thoughts on that Good Peoples? That's it from me today. I hope your summer or winter in some areas of the world is going well.

One hot summer day...

2010-07-07T10:24:00.003-04:00

One hot summer day...

keeping cool yesterday was a daunting task once I stepped outside. Driving to Massachusetts, I made several stops to buy cool water to keep hydrated. Between errands, I appreciated the cool air once I arrived home!

I would have spent the night in Boston if the room I had paid for was ready, but for whatever reason, I got my money back and traveled back home. Some things are meant for a reason.

There were popsicles in the freezer, watermelon and grapes in a bowl in the refrigerator, and the air conditioner was on full blast. I still couldn't get comfortable. Once I slowed my pace, I felt my body relax and cool off once the evening approached. Phew! What a hot day!

On the 4th of July here in Wolfeboro, the town celebrated it's 250th Anniversary. The parade was filled with local people and of course, a few politicians. I managed to take some photos and later on during the day, I realized my camera was no longer working. It served me well for over a year and a half. I got a few good pictures of the parade so that made me happy! My youngest son, "the Kiddo", said I could borrow his video camera. That's nice of him.

It's going to be another hot day, but I'm staying inside most of the day, thank you very much!
Keep cool, Good Peoples! Thanks for stopping by.

Happy 4th of July

2010-07-04T10:40:00.001-04:00

Happy 4th of July!

Have fun and Be Safe, Good Peoples!

Smartphone Comparison Chart

2010-07-01T09:58:00.006-04:00

Smartphone Comparison Chart created by Apollo

Check it out!

Ok, Good Peoples, it's Thursday, July 1, 2010 and I hope this helps!
(Only three days until July 4th)

Exercise

2010-06-29T07:53:00.004-04:00

Exercise
Exercise

Breath in
Breath out

Step in
Step out

Stretch here
Stretch there

Reach out
Don't pout

You're almost done...
.
.
.
Hooray! You're done.
Now, it's time to have some fun!

Have a wonderful day, Good Peoples!

heartfelt fabric project

2010-06-28T11:35:00.005-04:00

Sandcastle Contest at Hampton Beach

2010-06-27T14:01:00.004-04:00

The annual sandcastle contest at the Hampton Beach NH was underway when we arrived. They were announcing the winners. Here is just one of the many sandcastles being judged. (I'll post more on Flickr)

Have a wonderful day, Good Peoples!

Moonlight Madness

2010-06-24T09:36:00.005-04:00

I grabbed the flyer which announced the Moonlight Madness sale at the grocery store today. The town is having it this Friday night, June 25th. (6pm to 10pm) There is even entertainment from acoustic music to $1 rides from Molly the Trolley starting at 6pm. There will be plenty of shopping to do inside and outside.

I had a chance to shoot around the basketball court this morning. The other day when I went the Park and Recreational Dept. were fixing up the park area, so I couldn't play. The sun was out during the time I was there and by the time I reached home again the clouds had come in. It's still hot, but I made it inside before it sprinkled.

That's it from me today, Good Peoples!
Enjoy your day!

Photos taken at Cate Park, Wolfeboro NH

Colorful Scarfs

2010-06-23T08:41:00.006-04:00

Earlier this week when I went to pick up the newspaper at one of the local gift shops downtown Wolfeboro, I noticed these colorful scarfs in the gift shop next door. Here is the photo of them.

Here is another photo of the gift shop's name, Details. It's a gifts, stationary and fashion shop. It's early in the morning before it opened.

Though it's raining outside, it's warm today. I didn't mind getting a little wet outside when I went to the park to read the newspaper. (I went under the gazebo) I even enjoyed watching the birds eat their morning meal along with the squirrels quarreling under the trees. I wasn't quick enough in getting out my camera before the duckling jumped into Lake Winnipesaukee, I enjoyed seeing the Mother coo over them as they marched one by one into the water.

As far as my crafts, I have another small craft project under way. It's a rose, heart felted bookcover. I have a small memo book which I purchased awhile back. There isn't anything written in it yet. It's for those times I want to write something important in it. I have a few memo pads just for do-to-lists or grocery lists that soon get tossed away after it's used up. This memo pad had a nice cover along with an elastic band made to hold in the pages, so I want to protect it with a small "bookcover".

I'll post the picture of it when I'm done.

With summer in full swing, there are summer activities which I wish I could attend. For one, there is a sand castle contest happening in New Hampton NH. The sand will be delivered on Thursday and the contestants will be awarded this Saturday. I hope I get to see them on Saturday. Another event is in July. It's the John Tesh concert. I'd like to attend that too. We'll see what the family schedule is like and find out what becomes of our attendence to these events. Things change around here so quickly, sometimes it's hard to catch up!

Alrighty, thanks for stopping by Good Peoples! Enjoy your summer day!;)

Happy Father's Day

2010-06-20T07:13:00.004-04:00

Happy Father's Day!

What a good day to celebrate Father's Day. Sunday mornings are usually a morning to celebrate life and on this day, one can relax on a day to be grateful to have a father or be a Dad.
It's all good.

My father passed away several years ago, but I enjoy thinking of the good times.
He raised five of us.
Yes, five children!
Where do I fall into the five?
I am the second child and the oldest daughter.

Today, my Sons will celebrate Father's Day.
My husband raised three Boys.
(I think he wants steak for supper, but we'll see what happens)

Enjoy your Sunday, Good Peoples!

Black Bear

2010-06-17T07:56:00.005-04:00

Yesterday, I almost hit a Black Bear on the Rt. 11 Southbound in New Durham NH. I'm glad I didn't. "Relieved" would be a descriptive feeling.

If I had to describe it. I would say it was a male because it was almost the size of my car! (Subaru)

So, I was amazed just how HUGE it was as it trotted across the busy highway. It came out from one side of the woods and back into the woods on the other side of the road. What a sighting!

Well, it's already Thursday. I have a morning appointment, then I have my daily chores. I hope your day goes well, Good Peoples! Save driving!;)

Catching up with the Celtics

2010-06-15T07:03:00.008-04:00

Wolfeboro Post Office
(the Wolfeboro Garden Club's florals)
June 2010

Ozkay, so yesterday's topic was a bit of a stretch for me as far as sharing with you my personal feelings and thoughts of my daily meditation from Forward Movement, a Day by Day booklet I try to read it everyday. (along with "Grace for the Moment" by Max Lucado)

Today, I hope you find inspiration in whatever you see, hear or touch!

Early this morning, around six o'clock, I walked downtown to get a newspaper. The Celtics were on the front page. Of course, you know I like basketball. (by the brief description of myself to the right) I haven't kept up on the teams, so today, I decided to take a peek at what has been going on. The Boston Globe's Celtic headline reads, "Rub green, hold breath, wait for victory". I started to read the article, then, I decided to enjoy the outdoors before I had to go back home. The sun's rays were gracing the tree tops and tall buildings downtown. The shade under the tree I was sitting under was just a little chilly, but a pleasant chill that soon dissipated when the sunshine made it's way to my spot.

Walking back home, I took in some deep breaths. God, that feels good! (especially when it's summer time!) The air smells nice and it feels like it fills my lungs with fresh clean air which energizes the walk up and down the hills on my way back home.

Alrighty, thanks for stopping by Good Peoples!
Do take care and enjoy your day!

Go Celtics, Make us Proud!

Faith, the size of a mustard seed...

2010-06-14T08:13:00.010-04:00

(click on the photo, it'll send you to a site called "Bible Healing Affirmations")
For those who know me well, you know that I try to read Forward Movement Day by Day.
Today's meditation is about a mustard seed. It's comparing it to faith.

"If you have faith the size of a mustard seed....nothing will be impossible for you."
Matthew 17:14-21

First of all, faith to me being the size of a mustard seed is pretty darn small. I remember when I was a child, I asked my father what was on his bookmarker that made up of a tiny sphere inside another see-through plastic sphere. The bookmarker was part of one of his many Bibles in his den. He took the bible book from my hands. I think I was five years old at the time. But, he opened up the book and tried to explain that the bible had many stories of "faith".

This particular story had to do with the small seed, which I didn't know the small sphere was a seed at all at the time. He explained that it was a mustard seed. (from like the mustard you put on hotdogs?) I wondered. He continued to talk about faith and what people may need to know about it. However small their faith is which can be very small indeed...that's what it can take to nurture God's love, strength, courage and wisdom back in their life when they are low in believing in having it work for an individual in their personal life.

Today, I look at it with more impact I believe. I believe that with that "faith" which is the size of a mustard seed, it's the "seed" comparison which intrigues me. It's a seed which means it can grow! Grow by nurturing it with other factors in your life. How do you nurture a seed? Well, the first thing is taking care of yourself. Water and sun?! Right? Eat right, drink right...continue to do the same with faith. Pray, learn about God's ways. Read the ten commandments, etc. The stories in the Bible are there for you to read. Faith will grow inside you.

Well, I can go on and on, but I have to do my chores for today.
Let me know what you think about this verse?
Take care, Good Peoples!

Seashell clipart

2010-06-13T17:20:00.008-04:00

Here is a free clip art which I copied from one of my clipart books.
Early Advertising Alphabets, Initials And Typographic Ornaments. It's a seashell design.

I have a bulletin board which I display photos from my Boys being babies, certain events through out our lives to the present. The seashell design, I typed up their individual names inside and then, typed them up.

You're welcome to use this clipart.
Just right click on it.
Copy or click on
"Open link in new window".
Opens up another window.
Right click. "Save image as"
Copy to your computer in whatever
folder you want.
Then, either print it up or use a photo program to type in a word and then, print it. Enjoy where ever your imagination takes you to use this clipart.

I'm working on my quilting to make a small blanket. With the "twitter bird" design I cut out alot to place on blocks of felt and soft fabric. It's in the previous posts. It's a small project good for today because it's overcast and sprinkling outside.

This morning, I drove downtown to pick up a newspaper. I managed to walk around the docks and see the Lake Winnipesaukee Belle. Here is a photo of her:

It's an overcast day, but the view across the lake is nice.

A few tourist managed their way down to the "Winni Belle"-short nic of the name of the boat, The Lake Winnipesaukee Belle.

(Notice the public bench?) The People to People Bench from Russia to the US People. It's taken out just before summer and stored away for the winter.

Because it had just sprinkled before I got there, I decided to sit somewhere else where I found a dry spot. (near the Wolfeboro Garden Club floral arrangements under the two trees)

That's it from me, Good Peoples!
Have a wonderful day!:)

Courage

2010-06-11T09:48:00.009-04:00

My pink handkerchief with a small pink cutout butterfly.

Inside the pink handkerchief is daily meditation verses.

"Be on your guard, stand firm in the faith;
be men of courage; be strong."
-Corinthians 16:13

What is the definition of courage?
The dictionary.com states:

–noun

the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without fear; bravery.

Obsolete . the heart as the source of emotion.

Idiom:

have the courage of one's convictions, to act in accordance with one's beliefs, esp. in spite of criticism.

It's TGIF, Good Peoples!
It's overcast and sprinkley outside here in the Lake's Region.
For the moment, it stopped raining.

Hope your weekend is filled with safe and fun activities!
Take care!

It's raining, it's pouring...the old man is snoring...

2010-06-10T10:27:00.005-04:00

It's raining outside today within the Lake's Region.
It still looks nice!
Check out the raindrops on the floral.

This looks like orange little bells.
I'm not sure what the name of the flowers are, but sometimes that really doesn't matter. It matters that one is enjoying the moment.

So, what's on your agenda for today?

I finally saw Shudder Island. Watched it yesterday when it arrived in the mail through the Netflix.
It was good.
I would have preferred watching it at the movie theaters, but that's okay.
My small tv worked out just fine.
(that was suppose to be humerous Good Peoples)

Anyways, I hope your day is going well.
Ask yourself,
"What have you learned today?"
Take care, Good Peoples!

Extra stop in my morning walk

2010-06-09T09:22:00.008-04:00

Garden Club's floral design at the docks.

At the Docks, Town Bench.
Looking out towards Lake Winnipesaukee
Wolfeboro NH

Flagpole at the docks.
Flowers below the flagpole.

Florals near Dockside Restaurant
Wolfeboro NH

Mother Duck with her ducklings in Lake Winnipesaukee
near the docks.

Inside YumYum Shop.
Wolfeboro NH

Inside Yum Yum Shop
Native American picture.
Wolfeboro NH

I stopped here to grab a coffee and a canoli. Yummy!
Hope your day is lightened up by something new for you today even if it may be small.
Take care, Good Peoples!

Summer Monday morning walk

2010-06-07T09:47:00.004-04:00

Flowers below the flag pole located at the Docks
Wolfeboro NH

Docks looking out to Lake Winnipesaukee
Mount Washington Boat Rides
Wolfeboro NH

Docks, Boat Gas, Lake Winnipesaukee
Wolfeboro NH

This morning, I made my usual morning walk around the downtown docks once I bought the newspaper. Today's newspaper is USA Today. Taking my camera around with me, I wanted to share with you how beautiful it is today.

Over the weekend, we had thunderstorms and I heard there was tornados around the state too.
It wasn't much of a weekend to go outside for fun activities. At least for me it wasn't. I still managed to walk to the Post Office and do my errands which I didn't mind due to the small sprinkles vs. the thunderstorms which I missed.

It continues to be busy around here, but a good busy. I have a few errands which involve staying at home for so that's good. I may finish up that letter to a friend. I mailed my letters to family over the weekend. This morning, I mailed the Netflix movies. I'd like to watch the Monk series. I'll get to it when I get to it. I have to prioritize my activities.

That's it from me today. Have a wonderful Monday, Good Peoples!

Sullivan Bridge NH

2010-06-05T17:14:00.004-04:00

Little Bay, Newington NH

Sullivan Bridge, Newington NH

summer craft projects

2010-06-04T15:39:00.005-04:00

Watercoloring...second attempt.
Floral

Crocheted single rose on my craft project.

Here is the crochet pattern for the Single Rose:

Single Rose

Make 6 chains and join into a cicle with a sl st.
1st round 1 ch to count as first sck, 11 sc into
circle, join with sl st to first ch.
2nd round 7 ch, skip first sc, 1dc into next sc.
*5 ch, skip 1 sc, 1 dc into next sc. rep from *
to end of round, omitting last dc, join last ch
to 3rd of first 7 ch with a sl st.
3rd round Work (1sc, 1hdc, 5dc, 1hdc, 1sc) into
each 5 ch loop, join last sc to first with a sl sc.
Fasten off. 6 petals in all. To make a set do not
fasten off at end of last round but work number of
chains required for ste, turn and work a sc into
3rd and every foll ch to end. Join with a sl st
to next st on next petal. Fasten off.

My summer embroidery project.

It's probably the closest I'll get to a Twitter bird;)
Felted floral with multi-colored felt.

Happy TGIF, Good Peoples!

What up Good Peoples?

2010-05-27T13:04:00.010-04:00

It's only Thursday...
the Thursday before Memorial Day Weekend
and what are your plans,
Good Peoples?

Are you looking forward to the traffic on Friday?
Well, get ready for it.
What will you be doing as you sit in traffic?
Play music, listen to the radio,

It's now Friday! I know, I know...
what happened to the post before?
Well, yah....
I got...ah...busy...
so, here goes.

It's Friday, Good Peoples!
What are your plans for this Memorial Day Weekend?
I hope to go to the beach.
I don't have anything written in stone.
I do know that Sunday, Hubby and I will be
driving up to UMO
to pick up our son, Apollo.
I can't wait!

That's it from me.
Here are a few pics.
Be safe and have a fun weekend!:)

A view of Lake Winnipesaukee...

2010-05-21T14:56:00.008-04:00

View from the downtown bridge looking towards Lake Winnipesaukee.
(that's just a very small part of the Lake in Wolfeboro NH)

View from the downtown bridge looking out onto Lake Winnipesaukee with the Dockside Restaurant to the left.

It's another Friday...which I'm pleased has arrived.
Why? Because it's in a few more weekends, Apollo will be home from college for the summer.
I'm also looking forward to the warm weather which we have been having in the Lake's Region of NH.
This weekend, I do have a few things that need to get done.
Like what?
My youngest son, the Kiddo, needs a haircut. With his dark colored hair it grows fast and with the warmer weather, it'll be good to have it short. It'll be cooler for him.

That's it from me, Good Peoples!
I hope your weekend goes well!

Class of 2010 Prom night

2010-05-17T16:59:00.006-04:00

Mount Washington boat
Wolfeboro NH

Mount Washington
Wolfeboro NH

A view of Cate Park, Wolfeboro NH with the
2010 Graduation Class

One last glance back at the Park and the Docks
Class of 2010
Prom night May 15th, 2010
Wolfeboro NH

Several of the Kiddo's friends of the 2010 Class had their Prom Saturday May 15th.
I took several photos of his friends as each went through the Gazebo where they announced the senior couples who were soon to be boarded on the Mount Washington for the evening Prom.

Earlier that day, Hubby and I went to Wells Beach, Wells Maine.
(The next post shows my beach photos)

Wells Beach

2010-05-17T16:43:00.005-04:00

Wells Beach, Wells Maine
I just can't get enough beach time!

Cute little Inn near the beach.

A cottage home near Wells Beach.

Wells Beach
Wells, Maine

On the fringe of...?

2010-05-13T07:46:00.003-04:00

Cate Park, Wolfeboro NH
(beside Lake Winnipesaukee)

It's been chilly most of the week. Today there is blue sky outside and the sun is shining. I may go out later.

Here is a link of the Riflemum's Challenge which published in "the Sun".
Thanks Daz (Meg's Husband) for sharing the link:

The Sun: The Riflemum's Challenge

Great job, Meg! Nice pic of you and your son, Ben!

Tuesday, I drove to Boston with Hubby. After dropping him off at work, I went to my Orthodontist appointment. My brackets were removed and I had impressions done to my upper and lower teeth. In a few weeks, I'll receive my retainers.

I've had several appointments besides the Orthodontist most of this week. When I get a chance to sit and relax, I watch the Netflix movies that arrived over the weekend. I picked out a tv show named, "Fringe". The show is based out of Boston which is neat, but it also has plot lines that go beyond basic science questions. I like it. It's interesting and entertaining.

Have a wonderful Thursday, Good Peoples!
I hope you check out the news article about the Riflemum's Challenge.
They did a great job!:)

Day after Mother's Day

2010-05-10T09:30:00.004-04:00

Yesterday was Mother's Day.
Hubby and the Kiddo cooked a huge breakfast.
In between the daily activities, I printed up a clipart and colored it.

During the day, the wind howled and swirled cold air.
(I wasn't up to going outside or even to the beach)
Today, it's chilly and I hope to see more of the blue sky.
I wish for warmer weather.
All for now.
Thanks for stopping by Good Peoples!:)

A quick peek into Cate Park on my way home...

2010-05-08T09:09:00.005-04:00

Cate Park
Wolfeboro NH
(beside Lake Winnipesaukee)

Yesterday was warm with blue skies.
Today, it's overcast and drizzley.
I hope the weather changes back to sunny skies.

Enjoy your weekend, Good Peoples!

Sunday stroll at the beach

2010-05-03T06:48:00.009-04:00

Wells Beach, Maine
I did enjoy our Sunday stroll at the beach.
The warm air felt comfortably soft.

A little sunshine

2010-04-23T13:55:00.006-04:00

A little sunshine...to hold in my pocket:)

Almost done...just a few more bricks...

Graystone Masonry...built the "Yellow Brick Road"....
have a great weekend, Good Peoples!

"Follow the yellow brick road"

2010-04-09T07:04:00.013-04:00

A few days ago, I noticed it on my stroll to the Post Office. Yesterday, I brought my camera with me and took these photos...

It's a very creative masonry project, don't you think?
(Today, I'll find the name of the masonry business working on it)

I'll try to take more photos as the project leads to it's completion.

Next is a clipart image.
Last week, I printed it from Clipart ETC homepage and colored it in.

Since today is Friday, I have a few more errands to accomplish before the weekend swings into full force. Tomorrow, we will be heading to Boston. It'll be a day trip. The Kiddo has an appointment to get his haircut in the city.

With Hubby home on the weekends, we're planning on painting more of the kitchen and living room. We'll see what we can accomplish together. Besides the walls being painted, the ceilings in the kitchen and livingroom still need to be done. There's definitely more work to do. (For example, one of the walls in the kitchen has the refrigerator and the stove in front of it so we have to move that out of the way) Just little things like that make painting a big project. Quality painting means several layers of paint to make it look really nice and maintaining it's color by gentle washing for several years before the next paint job.

Moving forwards, I feel alot different this Friday than the last one. I feel better emotionally and physically. The Kiddo and I had the flu last week and over the weekend. It's taken part of this week to get rid of it. I feel more energized and happy to take on what life has to offer.

Have a wonderful weekend, Good Peoples!

23 days until Riflemum's Challenge
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Looking back on Easter weekend

2010-04-06T06:18:00.012-04:00

Easter this year was spent in Boston. We spent Saturday exploring various places within the city. We ate lunch in Chinatown and then we walked to Quincy Market. The weather was perfect! It was sunny and warm. Here's a few photos.

Waiting in line for ice-cream

Crowds of people walking through Quincy Market

Street performer in front of Quincy Market

The Kiddo and a few of his friends went with us to Boston. Hubby was not far from his computer. Even on the weekends, he's working. It was convenient to be closer to his work which was the main reason we spent it in Boston. Plus, all of us like being in the city...get away from the Lakes Region and go exploring.

I'm thinking of getting a bike for the summer. There's a bike trail near where I live. It would get me out of the house and have more exercise. I really need to lose weight. (at least 15 pounds maybe even 20) I'll see what happends. It'll be a process. With the warm weather upon us, it'll motivate me to get out more too.

Yesterday, I painted part of the kitchen. I had to sand it first, then vacuum it. I "cut" two of the walls. Cut means paint the outline of the wall's edges with a paint brush. With that being done, I took out the roller and rolled the two walls with primer. Primer is white protective paint which also covers either a darker color if you want to go with a lighter color and hides the imperfections of a wall. (ex. if you had to cover up a nail hole with spakle- it has to be applied, dried, and sanded smooth) (In some cases two or three coats of primer are needed, but for this project, I'm only going to do two coats of primer before I put on the final paint) Now, mind you, I have to go back and sand the whole walls again and vaccum over it before I put on another coat of primer.

I did a small section of the trim-it's just four inches long on either side of the kitchen floor due to the heater being in the middle of the wall base. I want white to be used on the trim and a light yellow-probably eggshell for the walls. (even with the final paint for the walls, I may have to put on two coats of paint) It's a lot of prep work, but in the long run it's worth it because it's professionally done. By whom?! by me! (I use to own a painting and property management company several years ago....and I know how to paint)

Okay, so enough about painting. Last week, the Kiddo and I had the flu. I'm almost in good health. I don't, yet, feel fully charged. Maybe one more day and I'll feel energized.

Here is a belated Easter card...

Please take the time to visit and/or donate to the
Riflemum's Challenge.

Well wishes to Meg (one of the Mother's who is participating in the Riflemum's Challenge AND who has a son as a Rifleman) It was my friend, Daz, who lives in the UK who originally told me about the Challege.

He is married to Meg and their son is a Rifleman. I wanted to support this wonderful cause in the spirit of goodwill as a US citizen. From the soldiers here in the States and the soldiers abroad, I also wanted to let the UK people know that we have good intentions for all the soldiers in need of support whether it be physically or mentally . The military families in the UK and in the US have alot in common. I personally don't have any relatives actively in service. However, I do believe in these families and soldiers who make the world a better place! This is my way of showing support.

Again, please take the time to visit their website and donate to a good cause!

My Blog pick of the day: My Photography

"Things that rhyme with urple?"...

2010-04-01T12:08:00.011-04:00

That's what I thought of when I was getting ready for the day. It's from an SNL skit with Alex Trebek and Sean Connery.
Anyhooo...
this flu bug is really kickin' my _ _ _ _!
When I have even a little burst of energy just to get up and do something...it knocks me right back down.

It takes double amount of energy and rest to get back up again. However, I'm doing it...I'm doing it.
Slowly but surely.

The Kiddo has been home from school three days due to this flu.
Yesterday was when I started to feel it. (so two days for me and counting) It was like reaching into me taking every ounce of energy I have. As I sat on the couch watching tv, I realized an hour went by. Then, I was stretching out on the couch to get more comfortable...and an hour later I was waking up from what seemed only a few minutes when it fact it was really another hour that went by. Nice nap!

I dragged myself out of bed this morning. I've had to cancel appointments this week due to the Kiddo and me being sick.

So, anyways, I'm glad it's spring! I have something to look forward to...I can see a few yellow flowers outside the window. When I went out to get the mail at the Post Office, it felt like spring too! It was so warm! (no need for a jacket)

I hope you "Spring into Happiness". Take care, Good Peoples!

31 days until the Riflemum's Challenge

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"Everybody was kung fu fighting..."

2010-03-26T13:47:00.003-04:00

I'm kicking off the start of the weekend with....?
"Kung fu fighting!"

Hope you have a snap-hap-happy weekend, Good Peoples!

What's up Doc?

2010-03-24T05:58:00.010-04:00

"What's up Doc?"

A famous line from Bugs Bunny.

Yes! That's exactly what I'll be thinking today in the Doctor's office.

The Kiddo and I have appointments with our new Family Doctor whom we'll meet for the first time today. I hope it goes well. It's a two hour drive into Boston from our home, but I believe it's worth it. (It'll be convenient for Hubby to go to the Dr's office, since he works in Boston). I don't mind the drive, as long as I feel confident in the Doctor and the Doctor's staff.

Yesterday, all three of us had Dental appointments. Hubby had oral surgery. OUCH! We tried to quickly get the pain medicine after our appointments because his facial expression showed discomfort and pain. (it'll be a few days for him to heal)

The Kiddo and I had consultations with the Dentist and the Orthodontist. The Kiddo doesn't need braces, but they will keep a close eye on his teeth as he continues to grow. The orthodontist suggested I have my brackets removed and get a retainer for both upper and lower teeth.

Just to let you in on how expensive the appointments can be...our dental insurance does not cover everything. For example, when I had my emergency root canal a few weeks ago, I had to pay "out of pocket" about $350.00 from the total charges of $1100.00 which the insurance did not fully cover. It will be expensive to have our teeth taken care of, so we will manage it from what needs to be done first and then, go from there.

At this point, I'm not even sure if it will cover for my orthodontist expenses. Again, we will have to budget it. The Dental Office will help fill out a budget plan. I will find out in the next couple of days.

Well, now that it's Wednesday, it feels like the week is going fast.....yet, productive! I can hear it raining outside. Yesterday the rain was continuous. Most of the time, it rained steadily, then on and off it would sprinkle. I'm glad it wasn't a cold rain like we had a few weeks ago. You know that rain that goes right through you and makes you cold all day? The rain yesterday felt warmer here in the New England area. I was able to take notice that some places are still flooded, especially in the Southern part of New Hampshire.

Oh! The other day, I think it was Sunday night, the three of us watched, "Old Dogs". It's a family movie produced by Disney. It was sooo funny!

Okay, I have to get ready soon. Thanks for stopping by, Good Peoples! Have a good day!:)

39 days until Riflemum's Challenge

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Today's meditation Day by Day

Blog of the day-Blog Bawgaja

Drinks and snackages on a Saturday morning...

2010-03-20T17:43:00.008-04:00

Oh yah! Spring is officially here!

Yesterday, I returned home from three days and two nights in Boston, MA. I'm still a little bit tired, but no worse for the wear. I had a good time. I even got a chance to go to a Vietnamese restaurant on Thursday with my Hubby and a few of his co-workers. The name of it is Pho Hoa.

I did take some photos while I was there, but nothing worth looking at for a lasting impression. The lasting impressions are times spent with people who make life good.

This morning, I checked the sneakers in front of the door (as usually on a Saturday) to see how many of the Kiddo's friends had spent the night. (just two) By the time I got up for my first cup of coffee, Hubby was already on his commute to work. I slowly got things picked up...you know, the morning after the teens stayed up past midnight leaving behind a trail of drinks and snackages-my made up word. Like it?

Anyways, I managed to do a few things even before I made my way down to Boston on Wednesday. While I was down there...I explored different routes of getting into the city. There's one route which makes me nervous, but I try to overcome it. It's going over one of the bridges that seems to hover over part of the city. I think it's kind of scary. So, I went on another route that was boring because it's all highway. I'm learning...

Oh! I had a chance to order Domino's Pizza. I haven't had anything from there for years. I could only eat two slices of the pepperoni pizza that night...yet, the next day, I ate the remaining pieces. Oh so good! (doesn't pizza taste better the morning after?) I think so.

Next week, I have appointments in Boston, such as Dentist's appointments and Doctor's appointments. There's another engagement I'm probably going to attend so if I do, there's a good chance I'll spend the night in Boston. (for those just tuning in...I live two hours away from Boston) It's quite a commute, but worth it.

I just finished making a large pot of spagetti for the Kiddo and his friends. All is good here. Their tummy's are fed and now I await for their next plan.

Ah yes...I forgot to mention that I may sign up for a gym or fitness place near Boston so I can play or at least shoot around the basketball. I need to get more active since I put on some pounds and plus, I just enjoy basketball alot!

Take care, Good Peoples!

43 more day until the Riflemum's Challenge

Today's meditation Day by Day

Blog of the Day You and Me Chasing Paper

Color of the day: Navy Blue

clip art by Wallcoo.net

A Smiley happening day!

2010-03-15T11:51:00.007-04:00

What smiley expression describes you today?

I'm the happy one!
I love Mondays!

I know, I know...why Mondays?

Because it's the start of something new...
New week,
New day,
New approach,
New way of looking at life even if it may be "for the Moment".

clipart image on veer.com by Franck Boston

So, my weekend plans changed. Which was fine...because nothing was "written in stone". I had wanted to watch the movie, Sherlock Holmes, but family time was more important. The Kiddo wanted to make Sunday dinner for us. He cooked lo mein which came out AWESOME! (no lefts-overs) Which means it was delicious. I had two helping fulls! Yummmy!

It's been raining here in the Lakes Region for over two days now. It was accompanied by sleet and snow...but, what I observed the most while I was inside...the sound of the wind! It was pretty strong and fast. It was making the howling noise just enough to let people know it wasn't anything to take for granted as far as driving anywhere. (Just over a weeks ago, the winds had reached about 90mph which caused power outages in Southern New Hampshire)

As it was, we did our usual grocery shopping and getting ready for the week ahead. Such as, filling up the car, making a list of phone calls to make for more appointments for each family member, etc.

Already this morning, I called in for another appointment at the Dentist office for a family member. And so too, I answered the door with several knocks on the other side of it. It was the Jehovah Witnesses. They were polite as I explained that I'd have to decide later as to what the pamphlet announced regarding a prayer meeting. (I'm from a different denomination, but I'm still willing to observe how others show their faith) As I noted the date, after they left, I can't and won't attend due to other engagements and my own personal beliefs.

When I have the moment to relax, I pick up my knitting. I finished one wrist warmer. (pink at that!;) When I finish the other one, I'll post it on here. When I knit, I usually don't have a pattern to go by...I just knit what I feel. Some of the links to the right have patterns you can use. Maybe in the future, I'll take the time to actually write out the pattern. There are alot of "how to knit" online and tons of links by people who also enjoy making knitted items who also have the patterns for each project.

I hope today brings you warmth and a moment of good cheers!
Take care, Good Peoples!

48 days until Riflemum's Challenge

Today's meditation Day by Day

Color of the day-Aqua green

Number: 2

My blog pick of the day Winton Stahle

What next?

2010-03-11T18:24:00.010-05:00

Waking up to a house full of teenagers on this fine Saturday morning!

How do I know that? The row of sneakers in front of our door. 2nd row of shoes (left to right) belong to three of Chris' friend's, Hubby's sneaker and Chris' sneakers. (My sneakers are in the front-white Reeboks).

Now my thoughts turn to breakfast. I know they'll be up later this morning, so I'll have to wait to see if they want breakfast or not. Sometimes, they cook their own breakfast and other times I just go ahead and make it.

For those who just tuned in...I'm still learning how to cook even at my age. Breakfast is an easier meal to cook-how can I go wrong with scrambled eggs? or toast? pancakes? (well, in the past I could easily either burn the toast or over cook the eggs...etc, etc.) Cooking is not one of my stronger traits. (ah, I think baking is better)

Alright, so, after they wake up, I'll slowly begin to ask what they did last night. I know they went to Portsmouth, but what exactly they did is what my question will be once they fully wake up. Teenage boys have a different wake up process....they aren't the little boys which seem to bounce out of bed in the morning, ready to tackle the world with fun and laughter. Teenage boys slowly wake up after having a "night out in the town"...so of speak. Their laughter comes from events which unfold in being young adults out in public. All of them have their licenses so it's no longer a big deal of "driving". It's now a matter of going some place and having fun.

I had an option to go to Boston with Hubby this morning, but I declined. He'll be working at the office, so I decided I'd rather be here at home. Reviewing my week. It was productive...for example:

Yes! I finally found a Family Physician in Boston.
I hope it goes well. I find that it takes a few visits to see if it works out between us. (it's a process) There needs to be trust and a certain comfort level before I determine that it's the right Doctor for me. I've been around more medical Doctors for twenty years than the average person, so yes, I have my own approval system.

Moving on...I continue the day, I look forward to relaxing from this weeks events. Another matter pertains to the Kiddo's ticket which he received over a month ago. He pleaded not guilty to the fine, mailed it to the Courts, and just received the Court date to appear for the hearing which is scheduled the first part of May.

Just a quick info on it. We live on a steep hill. The State police vehicle (from my son's view point which we thoroughly believe) did not see our son's car as it entered the street at the bottom of our hill. (no contact of the vehicles were made expect a very quick stop by both of them) The State police states my son did not stop at the bottom of the hill as he turned into the street below.

That is sooooo obsurd! Everyone stops! It's a very dangerous steep hill, expecially in the wintertime because of the sharp degree of it. (one of the reasons my Hubby bought a Subaru) So, anyways my husband and I are standing behind our son's statement of being innocent. It was the police officer who was driving fast AND who did not have his lights on! (Our son's friend was in the passenger's seat, so he agreed to testify as a witness) It was during the early evening when it's required to put one's lights on after the sunset. So, that's that...it'll be dealt with at the beginning of May.

This morning, I'd like to decide which movie I'd like to watch. I'm thinking the "Sherlock Holmes"...in an Imax theater. I have to do some research as to where it's playing. Oh!
Yestesday, I watched the new Star Trek movie. I really liked it! (we're signed up to Netflix) which is a good thing because here in town the local movie store has closed due to the recession. (granted, it is cheaper to rent through Netflix) It's so good, I'm even going to watch it again!
I just enjoy watching the characters relationships...for example, hearing McCoy say,

"I'm a Doctor, not a physicist"

I just like everything about Star Trek. I'm not so good with the Trivia like the true fans- called "Trekies?" Correct me if I'm wrong. I had friends from high school who use to quiz each other as to who said what, what happened when, and so on. In college, at 4:00 o'clock every Monday through Friday the majority of student in the dorm would gather in the common room and watch it together. Ah, fond memories!

Ozkay, I should get ready for the day ahead. What may happen, I don't know exactly, but I have a pretty good feeling about it!;)

Take care Good Peoples!

50 days for the Riflemum's Challenge

Blog of the day Christin's 365

Taking out the trash, teenage style

2010-03-10T06:16:00.016-05:00

In the morning, when I tell the Kiddo to take the trash out...usually, he's responsive and responsible for this small chore. If I, however, don't need it done in the morning vs. another part of the day, it's usually this response shown in today's Zits comic.

"Why don't I have him take care of the trash every morning?" you may wonder.

Well, the trash doesn't always need to be take out every morning. Just part of life. As a "stay-at-home-Mother", there's a certain finesse in raising my teenage son.

Notice in the comic, the Mother's hands on the hips? The tilted head along with the expression on the Mother's face? It's all too familiar to me! And yes, I can laugh at this moment when I think of my own son dragging his responsibility in taking out the trash.

So, moving on, what's the agenda for me today? (besides telling my son to take the trash out?) I have more phone calls to make today in trying to find a new Primary Physician in the Boston area. Now that my son is getting older, he doesn't need a Pediatric Physician, so I'm hoping to find just one Physician-a Family Doctor. I have at least four pages of Doctor's addresses and phone numbers. It's a matter of calling the right one who is accepting new patients. Yes, I will be on the phone on and off today in my search.

Yesterday, there was a knock on the front door. It was another Census person. Apparently they gave us the wrong forms. This time a female Census person, explained how to correct the error on the forms we already were given. (good thing I hadn't started filling out the forms yet)

For the moment, I'm listening to music as I write this post. It's called,
"Zen-music for relaxation".

It seems to be working. I had several thoughts running through my head this morning which at first overwhelmed my thinking. This helps calm me down to focus on just a few thoughts. And to even go so far as to focus on one thing at a time.

Several days ago, I wrote in my agenda book to pray for my friend which I did this morning. I hope my happy thoughts and prayers reach her.
It's a different type of prayer. (not the usual goodwill, but this one is a special prayer) I'm sure you have your own prayers for different people in your life and for different circumstances.

Yesterday, I mailed a letter to another one of my friends. Letter writing is a joy for me. Granted an email is instant, but there is something more personal in a letter. One can hold onto it. That's what I believe, anyways.

I wanted to share this with you. Here is a printed online illustration which I colored in and gave to my youngest teenage son. (a few months ago) It was my way of reaching out to him. I wanted him to know that even through difficult times, (even events beyond both of our control), I think of him and love him no matter what!

Wow! It's already past 8:30am and I haven't eaten breakfast yet. I should wrap this up and let you be on your way. Thanks for stopping by Good Peoples!

Today's meditation (Day by Day)

Blog of the Day Christin's 365

53 days to Riflemum's Challenge

Saturday morning daydreams

2010-03-06T11:54:00.013-05:00

Saturday morning...

and all is well in my part of the world.
Woke up around 6:00am and soon thereafter tackled the weekend chores.

-picked up mail at the post office
-(received the Netflix movies)
-filled the car up with gas
-went grocery shopping
-had a late breakfast
-(which the Kiddo and Hubby cooked up
together)
-checked my email and emailed responses
-oh, and checked my Facebook account

and most of all...daydreaming as to what I would like to do.

"Like what?" you ask.

I'm daydreaming about going shoe shopping...

Okay, enough daydreaming...I still have a few more chores to do. Remember the other day when I mentioned the Census papers were passed around the neighborhood? I know I have to fill that form out soon.

What's up for next week's agenda?

I'd like to go into Boston at least once next week. Sometime at the end of the week, I'll be meeting up with Husband and a few of his co-workers for lunch. At the beginning of the week, I'll call about a Primary Physician located in Boston. If I get a chance, I'll visit a few of the hospitals to check them out. (especially regarding the accessability by car, the feel of how the hospital is when one walks into the hospital, and see if the hospital is well received with patients)

Okay, so there is a glimpse of what I have to do during the weekends to get ready for the new week ahead. I do take time to do what I enjoy...like walking out and about, taking a "Sunday drive", and enjoying whatever hobby inspires me to express myself. (of course, I try to bring my camera with me:)

That's all for now. Have a great weekend, Good Peoples!

58 days until the Riflemum's Challenge

Day by Day (daily meditation)

Color of the day: Lavender

Favorite number of the day: 5

Blog pick of the day: Work in progress(...)

May Peace and Grace be to this Place

2010-03-04T12:08:00.009-05:00

May Peace and Grace
be to this
Place

Our St. Patrick Day
collectible ornament
filled with Peppermint candy!

Help yourself...

Now that March is here, I find myself having to do more than I thought I'd have to tackle with. For example, moments after walking home from the post office to mail a letter to one of my friends, there was a knock on the door along with the phone ringing.
Talk about multi-tasking.
As I answered hello into the phone,
I asked who ever it was on the other end of the phone to hold on for a sec.
I opened the door to discover the person standing outside was delivering the Census.
Oh, yea...ugh!
Apparently on the envelope holding the Census papers state,
"U.S. Census Form Enclosed
YOUR RESPONSE IS REQUIRED BY LAW"

Ozkay, I will fill the paperwork out later.
After handing me the envelope, the Census person left politely as he could see I was on the phone.
The person on the other side of the phone could hear me speaking with the Census person and quietly listened.
She remarked how the Census person visited their home recently.
She and I quickly made an appointment for the next week.

So, with all that taken care of, I
returned back to my usual chores around the house.
Oh, I did update more about the Riflemum's Challenge by providing, I hope, more helpful informational links from my blog to their online site.

This week is going by fast!
I wanted to show you the cute Irish decorative ornament that holds little candy treats.
My Hubby's side of the family is part Irish!
You guessed it, we celebrate by cooking Irish food that day and recognizing the history from long ago.
The Kiddo even wears a pin on St. Patrick's Day that says, "Kiss me, I'm Irish".

Well, I hope this finds you all in good spirits!
Thanks for stopping by and I'll be linking to the
Riflemum's Challenge
by marking the count down days.
Take care, Good Peoples!

59 more days to the Riflemum's Challenge

Day by Day (daily reading)

Check it out...

2010-03-03T10:53:00.012-05:00

Finished pink knitted bag to hold my new note pad.
Just underneath it is my green-blue appointment journal.
I'm slowly getting my appointments organized not only in my mind, but on paper too.

My notepad snug inside the little knit bag.
I'd prefer the notepad tucked away because inside my purse or backpack it can easily get snagged up on something. This way it's protected so the note pages won't get ruined.

This morning, I checked out the Riflemum's Challenge again.
I was so thrilled to hear about! Thanks again Darran for sharing! What a wonderful way for the Mother's of the Rifle Regiment of whom their son's belong to in the UK armed service!
There's even a count down-
60 days left
until the big day
of the Fan Dance!
Check it out...what a CHALLENGE!
These Mother's definitely have the spirit and the will power to hike the path of their son's requirements. This is a requirement to becoming a servicemen within the Rifle Regiment.
There is a map of the terrain, couple of pictures of the mountain, and information of how you can donate to this worthy cause.

I'd like to explain why I believe in this cause.
I personally don't have any relatives who are in active duty here in the States.
Darran and his family are the only friends who I know who have a son in the service.
So, that being said, I want to support their cause however much I can here in the United States and reach out to others who will hopefully donate money or even send a prayer.
(in reading some of the plights of injured servicemen, you may stumble upon one of them who raised money on their own to get help in the United States because the hospital in the UK have limited resources to pay for the many injured who have returned from active duty in Afghanistan).
I pray and provide whatever I can to Darran's family knowing that each family member is doing their share of contributing to the health and well-being of injured Riflemen, along with those who have given their life, leaving behind families who need moral support.

Focusing on my day here, I have a few more things to do around the house then, I want to mail a letter to one of my friends.
It's overcast right now, and the outside air is okay.
I'll walk to the post office with my camera in tow-just in case there's a "Kodak moment".
Take care Good Peoples!

Day by Day Forward (today's reading)

"Riflemums Challenge"

2010-03-02T11:42:00.015-05:00

Here is a link to a UK site which donates money and support for the men in service who are fighting or have given their life in the military over in Afghanistan. (click the banner above)

Here is the name of the link (explains what it is)
http://www.riflemumschallenge.co.uk
Online donation link here: Riflemum's Challenge
A dear friend of mine whose family is currently supporting this group has a son who is a member of the Rifle Regiment. I offer my prayers and well wishes for the servicemen and their family members. Here is a link to what the Mothers of this group plan on doing for support to raise money...it's called
the Fan Dance.

14 Mums of Riflemen from 2 Rifles smashing out the Fan Dance at Brecon. In memory of 2 Rifles fallen and to raise money for the Rifles charities.

I hope you get a chance to check it out. Thanks Darran for sharing the link and letting me know about it. Hooray! for your wife, Meg, participating in the Challenge, along with my prayers for your son, Ben and his fellow servicemen.

Yesterday, I had an emergency root canal done in Boston. What a relief! I didn't realize it was that serious, but I'm glad I made the appointment for Monday. (all weekend I had on and off again throbbing pain in one of my teeth) It was performed at Gentle Dental. A place where I would recommend anyone to go for their dental needs. My next visit will be more of a consultation and to meet the orthodontist who I'd like to work on my braces. The Kiddo will be having an appointment along side of me that day too. (just for a check up) The Kiddo has nice teeth which makes for a bright smile!

The first couple months of this new year seems to be going fast! Today's warm weather made it so nice to go outside to do errands. I went to the post office with the sun shining brightly as it kept me warm. I enjoyed going out.

That's it from me today....Please check out the Riflemums Challenge.
Have a wonderful day, Good Peoples!

Signs of the times...

2010-02-28T07:56:00.014-05:00

Have a Great Day

The Hallmark store in downtown Wolfeboro is still in business. The store next to it was a pharmacy for well over 50 years (possibly 80 years)however, whatever the actual years, it's just one of several stores that went out of business due to the recession. I still remember the recession (1974-1976) when I was a young person not even in my teens yet. I remember for example, a condition about people getting gas on an odd or even day which coincided with the last number on one's license plate. A sign of the times. (I would have never thought the I would have to live through another recession within my life time, but there you have it...people are making due with as much as they can-regarding jobs, housing, and/or just generally trying to survive)

So, moving onwards...

due to the snowstorm yesterday, we went shopping at Hannaford's instead of driving another 20 miles to Walmart. Here is a pic of how white the surroundings were as we put the groceries in the car.

Fortunately, the Subaru does well driving in the snow...
yet, cautious driving is a huge part of it too

See there?

Driving back home it was white-out conditions. I'm glad we went shopping early in the morning.

I'm feeling a little better today. Late afternoon yesterday, I called up the Dentist office to make an appointment about one of my teeth bothering me the last few days. You know that small throbbing feeling every once in awhile during the day? It's been aching more and more, especially right before I go to sleep. Ouch! Tomorrow I'll travel down to Boston to go to our new dentist.

Having been in Boston this past week, I realized how much I missed city life. There's more to choose from regarding food, clothes, etc. I like the diversity of things too. Yes, I do appreciate going back home to New Hampshire from all the hustle and bustle of city life. (considering I'm not that use to city life yet) There is a certain calmness with the drive back into the Lakes Region. It becomes quieter and the pace is slower.

Anyways, the Kiddo's February vacation is wrapping up. Our home is either filled with him and his teenage friends or it's just me alone in the house during the week. It's cute! (the refrigerator door is still like a revolving door with the hungry appetites of the teen Boys!) They're growing up fast...we have a place for our Boys and their friends to measure how tall they've grown located in the livingroom hallway. They all like to see how much they've grown over the years.

Ah yes. I finally found a calender from Barnes and Noble. It's leather bound with a shimmery blue-green color and it also has 2010 and 2011 year calender in it. (it's for appointments) Most important, it fits nicely into my little red backpack. To be organized again...it's all good.

I have a few leather journals which were given to me as presents. Those are more for my personal thoughts, feelings and daily activities which I want to write about.

Speaking of sharing my thoughts and daily activities, I recieved a letter from one of my new friends! What a treat! I'll be writing her a letter today...I really enjoy writing letters. Emails are fine, but to write a letter by hand is still important to me. It's more personal. (tangible)

Have a Great Day, Good Peoples!
Thanks for stopping by...

Link to my daily meditation: Day by Day Forward

My short time spent in a Hotel room...

2010-02-27T08:09:00.010-05:00

I like to see what I can do with my camera.

For those online readers, especially to my family and friends, you'll recognize my big white purse that looks like a mini-suitcase, and my homemade craft bag which is holding knitting projects.
I didn't knit by the way, but just to have it with me was
reassuring.
The book on the nightstand is what I bought a few months ago-it's called Joseph Campbell's book named, "Reflections on the Art of Living".
(no, I didn't read it during the time I was in Boston)

Here is the messy table with my stuff on it.
Again, recognize the knitted bags?
The pink one holds my camera and the other holds small personal items in it.
I tried to read the latest of the Olympics from the USA today newspaper delivered to the Hotel.

I was pleased to do some things like going clothes shopping.
I bought an outfit.
Black slacks and a nice purple blouse.

My Hubby received news this morning of his co-worker's father who passed away this week. If the weather wasn't like it is, we were going to attend the service for it over the weekend.
(it's in Massachusetts)
Once we got home, the snowstorm arrived full force.
We did manage to go grocery shopping early this morning.
Good thing because it turned into a white out!

I'm not feeling well right now.
I think I may have caught something.
Ugh!
Well, Good Peoples that's it from me.
Hope your weekend is going well....I just may crawl into bed and hope I feel better tomorrow.

New England snowstorm

2010-02-24T10:06:00.007-05:00

This photo is by
Luda Nayvelt

http://www.redbubble.com/people/ludanayvelt/art/2249145-3-winter-in-boston

A New England snowstorm is upon us here in the Lake's Region of NH. I believe it's snowing all through out the New England area.

This mornings, "rise and shine" was quite early for me. I've been up since
4:30am.
I have a few errands to do-such as mailing a few letters, stopping by the library to discuss a library fine (it's only $8.00) but I was in the hospital during the time it was due back, so I'll ask if it could be waived or if not, I'll just pay the fine. After I finish those errands, I'm heading off to Boston.

There are a couple of things I'd like to accomplish while I'm there. First one is to find a new Primary Physician for myself and the family. It would be more convenient for us. (especially with all the surgeries I had in Boston this past summer and fall) Plus, there are more services down there than up here. Secondly, I'd like to find a support group regarding my medical needs. (of course that's always good with discussing one's illness with others who have it too) I may have to consider going to a group session here in New Hampshire. It'll work out the way it's going to work out. I just have to keep plugging away at what I need and what I want.

So, it's steadily snowing outside right now. Everything is white! It's really beautiful...

The Kiddo is on February vacation. His friends are always welcomed in our home. He's currently playing x-box which one of his friends let him borrow. (they're both in the Kiddo's room right now playing a video game)

The last video game I played was Grand Theft Auto when they were a little younger. The Kiddo is seventeen so other games keep his attention. I still remember paying Mario when they were even younger-just for a short timet to see what they found fun about playing a video game. I'm really not into video games. I like other games like board games or card games. (ex. one of my favorite games is Cribbage!)

Anyways, I wanted to learn how to use his Wii. There's a fitness program that I wanted to buy, but it may have to wait until later. I may even sign up for a fitness program which has a gym where I could possibly shoot a basketball around and who knows...maybe be on a team. But, for now, I want to get things in order. First thing is first...getting a Primary Doctor.

I'll wrap this up for now. Take care, Good Peoples!

Small crafts in progress

2010-02-23T07:03:00.007-05:00

I have small craft projects which I work on little by little ranging from handmade embroidery, knitting and crocheting. No big projects yet, but in due time.
Here are a few samples:

Again, sample of crafts not yet finished...

knitting block for one side of a knitting bag
(notice the little pocket..could be for all kinds of small craft item-ex. embroidery thread, spool of regular thread, etc.)

Felt embroidery with colorful petals (reminds me of a flower) Still in progress...(thinking of making it into a pillow with the design in front)

Handmade embroidery with a handmade calligraphy initial, letter (C)...still in progress

So, to fellow crafters who somehow make their way to my blog, I work on my crafts almost every day. (even if it's just for a few minutes when I sit and relax)

I find myself grabbing a small tote bag just before heading out for a long drive and packing one small craft project so I can work on it in the car as we go to our destination. (no I don't drive and craft at the same time) It's only when I'm in the passenger's side do I work on my projects.
And of course, when I know that I'll have to wait (especially in a Dr's office) I bring along my small projects to work on.

It's Tuesday already. I have a few things to do this morning. Oh, I really need a schedule book for myself. I have a calender planner on the desk, but I need one for just Dr's appointments.
You know, one that is small enough to tuck into my purse.

I'd like to go to Barnes and Noble to see what selection of calenders are there. Maybe even go the Staples. I shall see what events unfold this week.

All for now, Good Peoples! Thanks for stopping by and safe surfing...

Wonderful Words to inspire

2010-02-22T09:01:00.010-05:00

Just before I left the coffee shop this morning, I felt like taking a quick photo of what was near my feet. A morning frog? Greeting me with a quiet morning cheer? Maybe. Or it's announcing itself as the Official Morning Frog, Prince of Lake Winnipesaukee.
Well, there you have it.

Yesterday's events weren't what I expected. Hubby and I worked together on a future endeavor. It cancelled our plan to go to Concord.

Moving on, this week is the Kiddo's February vacation. As is with most teenagers, he and his friends did teen activities such as socialized and last night went to the movies. They saw
Shudder Island. It's a Martin Scorsese film. The Kiddo recommended that I watch it sometime.

This morning, I finished watching the special features of the movie,
Coco before Chanel.
It's a foreign film made in France. I just adore hearing the French accent. (and as a little tidbit, my father who passed away several years ago was my highschool French teacher) So, anyways, back to my topic. My favorite perfume is Chanel No5. This movie was intriguing for me because I never knew there was a history about a woman named Coco Chanel. What an amazing women. Why do I say that? Because she came from a poor background which because of her strong spirit made her life what she wanted it to be with accepting her past, present, and her future goals the way she wanted it to be for herself.

From the other day's subject about words which I also adore using and saying when the time is right...I wanted to share with you some words today like:

charming
endearing
extraordinary destiny
elegance
uncompromising
surprises
ambitiously talented
adoring

Alright, so for today, those are my words to use in my imagination. ( ex. maybe to revitalize just in my spirit or to inspire my drawings or for my actions through out the day because I declare that I'm going to feel good today and that's how I'll achieve it) Word Wonder

Ozkay, Good Peoples, thanks for stopping by!:)

Sunday morning, rise and shine

2010-02-21T06:28:00.005-05:00

Last weekend, we took a road trip to Freeport Maine.
Once we got there, our first stop was LL Bean. Though we didn't buy anything there, we walked around just to look at items of interest. (especially the camping gear)
Hubby did buy me a new pair of sunglasses at one of the stores because my older ones were getting scratched up.

Now that's a pretty big boot, huh?
So moving on to another topic...

We (my Hubby and I) went to Concord yesterday to walk around the Steeplegate Mall. When we first got there, I wanted a slice of pepperoni pizza! I was hungry! Then, we slowly walked around to the different stores taking in the new items and fashion fads. (or at least I noticed the women's new fashion fads)

What we do today is up in the air. We may just venture out again to Concord. (it's funny that we have to drive so far for big name stores in either direction, North, South, West or East it really doesn't matter because we still have to drive that far to get to a big store) We live in a small town...very small...You know that saying, "Don't blink or you'll miss it?" That describes our town.

So, getting back on topic. We have a few ideas of what we want to accomplish today. Like what? Like furniture shopping or at least compare prices as to what's out there.

Oh, as far as my car, it'll be looked at later this coming week. It still won't start and I'm not in a big rush to get it looked at. I live in such a small town that, again as I described it in my past posts, it's only comprised of a few blocks which one can walk around with out too much effort or time. (it can be hilly, but it's a reasonable "walk about") One can even see far out on to Lake Winnipesaukee and view the many ice-fishing huts peppered over it. (a scenic view for a short walk about)

This morning, I woke up fairly early which I always enjoy because I get to view the sunrise. This morning though, I have a couple of "to do" things on my list. Above all, take my time doing my daily chores and enjoy the day since it is Sunday "a day of rest".

I tried to get another "Day by Day" Forward book at the church this past week, but they either hadn't received them, or placed it in another spot, or ran out of them, I just don't know, so instead, I go online to read the daily meditation. I try to abide by the Church calender. (I didn't attend Ash Wednesday this year, but the past years I have fond memories) It's Lent. I won't go into detail about it for you because for those who understand, I just wanted to acknowledge it)

Whatever you do today, work or rest...enjoy that time where you can just think of a happy thought! Thanks for stopping by Good Peoples!

Cozy chamomile tea

2010-02-18T11:15:00.012-05:00

This is a clip art I found online from images.clipartof.com

With colored pencils I colored it the way I wanted it to look.
Today, I posted some of the clip art on my flickr account
Maybe later, possibly in the afternoon, I'll print more clipart.
(I won't have much time to color them, but a few printed up ready for coloring is okay with me)

Well, since yesterday, my car still hasn't started.
It appears that it will have to go to the garage.
The Kiddo put in dry gas, but it still didn't start.
I'll wait to see what happens next.
I'll need time to think about the next option.
It maybe time to junk it or if our mechanic does
take a look at it and says it worth fixing (within a reasonable price of course)
then, we will have him work on it.
It served us well for over two years.
It ran 40 miles a gallon.
Now that's saying something-
especially saving us money.

Today I have a few chores to do.
Oh, yesterday I did mail a letter and mailed the "care package"
to my friend.
She should receive it by the end of this week or on Saturday.
(I mailed various items-like stationary, memo pad,
post its with her initials on them...I thought that
was a cute idea)

I can hear the wind outside the front door.
The sky has a few clouds drifting slow by, so I'm not sure just how cold it is outside.
I'm hoping I don't need to go out today.
If so, I'll bundle up.

Right now, I'm sipping on a cup of tea.
This image I found on line somewhere-sorry I can't remember
what site I found it on.
(the point is, it's not my image)

I do like the subtle colors captured in this photo.
Of course, those who know me, I enjoy tea
and tea images.
I find it soothing to look at the images
and also drink tea.
There is a cup of "cozy chamomile" tea next to my computer.
The heart shaped item in the tea cup within
the photo makes it "lovely".

Alright Good Peoples, thanks for stopping by!
I hope whatever soothing moment you take for yourself relaxes you from daily stress!;)
p.s.
my song of the day

A Drama Diverted

2010-02-17T13:33:00.014-05:00

Today's drama?

my car wouldn't start
and
an appointment had to be rescheduled
In between the car not starting and the appointment rescheduled was when the
drama
started

Early this morning, Hubby put gas in my car
just before he went to work
(the car had run out of gas late last night)
An hour later, after Hubby left for work, I tried to start
the car
(not very good sounds came from it)
not that I would even know how to describe it
All I know is that it wouldn't start.

I got the black and decker jump starter 300
(again, I don't know what 300 stands for...
but, that didn't help it either)

I left a message on the person's voice mail.
Just for back up...I called her again,
when I knew for sure she would be in
her office.
Good thing I did because she didn't
receive my message
earlier
(maybe it went into a black hole for lost voice messages?)
I don't know, but she was fine with rescheduling
our appointment for later this week.
Phew!
I admit
I was stressing...

After that little drama was diverted
I could move on to my daily chores
and find the time to
enjoy
today's
blog update

Here is a pic of my notepad
and
a
reminder to
myself
(and maybe a reminder for you too;)

I hope your day is filled with a little happiness
not to mention a whole day's worth of happiness
and
good
cheers!

Thanks for stopping by Good Peoples!

The charm of a handwritten letter

2010-02-16T06:17:00.011-05:00

Charming.
I like that word.
It has a certain ring to it.
Not too much, not too little
It describes something or someone nicely.

Since I can’t get enough of Valentine’s Day,
Here is a veer.com pic of a simple note saying,
I Love You
Along with it, a heart shaped candy on top of a chocolate cupcake.
Charming?
I believe it is.

Today I’ve written a few letters already.
I still have one letter to write and a “care package”
along with it to be sent to one of my NH friends.
I took a photo of the stationary box and a colorful notepad.
I like the brilliant colors and designs on them.

The weather report states there is a snowstorm heading this way.
They’re predicting up to 8 inches in southern NH and just 4 inches in the Lake’s region.
The southern schools were cancelled for today, but here in the Lake’s region there were not. So, that meant “the Kiddo” had to go to school. It’s winter carnival this week for the high school and then, next week is February vacation.

It’s close to lunch time and my appetite keeps reminding me that I need nourishment.
What to have for lunch?
Not sure yet, but I do believe I’ll have either an apple or orange with it.
Maybe I should check to see if we have any at all before I count on it.
Just checked-no apples or oranges, but there are grapes left!
Yes! I am able to still have fresh fruit with my meal.
My youngest son, “the Kiddo” usually gets first dibs on the fruit because he’s a healthy, growing teen. (and of course his friends nibble on something too when they visit)
Alrighty, I should wrap this up soon.
Enjoy your Tuesday and thanks for stopping by Good Peoples!;)

Day after...Valentine's Day

2010-02-15T08:14:00.010-05:00

Ready for some Starbuck's mocha frappuccino?
This is what I ordered the other day as Hubby and I got ready for the weekend and for the following week regarding grocery shopping and household supplies, etc.
My red backpack to the left on the counter holds my camera like a trusted friend who tags along beside me when I feel like there's a moment I want to remember and share with you.

Getting ready for the day..."the day after Valentine's Day".
The colorfully heart shaped knee socks are perfect!
They serve not only to warm my legs, but to be feastive in nature to one of the fun holidays.
Plus, it was my Wedding Anniversary too which made it especially memorable!
Okay...so you know that I'm keen about liking a small amount of pink to wear when the time calls for it!;)

Here is our son's Valentine Day chocolates in a nice heart shaped box.
There is a small pouch which holds little samples from Crabtree and Evelyn which I bought myself.
My Hubby and I had a chance to spend quality time together on Valentine's day=Our Wedding Anniversary!
(so he can't say he forgot Valentine's Day, can he?!)
*LOL*

So, today is Monday Feb 15 2010.
My youngest son, The Kiddo, is in school and my Hubby is at work. Though I understand some places like the Post Office will be closed due to "President's Day",
it doesn't mean that I'll put off writing letters to family and friends some time today.
I'll mail them first thing tomorrow.
I'm sending one of my friends a "care package" just for being herself and being a friend.
There are other things I need to do today, but I won't bore you with those-just regular chores around the house to make it a home!

I haven't stepped outside yet, but I may later this afternoon. I'm grateful for how cozy warm it is inside. I may just make a cup of tea this morning. Tazo tea!
Oh yah!

Well, that's all for now, Good Peoples!
Thanks for stopping by...and safe surfing.

Happy Valentine's Day

2010-02-14T06:54:00.004-05:00

Happy Valentine's Day

today
is
my
Wedding
Anniversary

Thanks
for
stopping
by
Good
Peoples!

Kisses
and
Hugs
to
my
Family
and
Friends!
;)

Wait a minute

2010-02-12T08:38:00.008-05:00

Good morning, Good Peoples!

Who says, "Stay inside the lines?"
and why would you? or maybe it's for good measure... just to be safe?
Hmm...

I've been listening to John Mayer's songs in the morning because it's uplifting. I'll switch to another artist soon enough, but for now, I'm content to hear a few of his songs as I get ready for the day.

Alright, so I'm still playing "catch up"....not ketchup...but, CATCH up!;)

Here are a few crafts I created over the last month or so.

Here is one of my favorite posters I made with a little help from a few good peoples.

The gold paint over the phrases from the upper left...going diagonally to the lower right side...says this:

Wait a minute
Wait a minute
faith
Wait a minute
Start the clock to 0
Start the clock to 0
Start the clock to 0
Startin' up a brand new day

Sting's song, I believe. So, if you look at it some more, you'll recognize two more song's just by reading the lyrics. If you can guess what the other two are, email me.

So, beyond showing you my crafts, I have a few things to do this weekend. I'd like to get another calender like the one I have for 2009.

For the moment, I'm enjoying the sounds of morning chores, like the dishwasher going along with the washer/dryer. I opened the window shades to let the morning light enter inside. There are a few white clouds outside among the bright blue sky. I may upload some more photos of my art projects I've done on the Flickr account. Time will tell as I go through out the day doing the chores and getting prepared for 2010.

Safe surfing and thanks for stopping by, Good Peoples!:)

For business or pleasure? Both

2010-02-07T10:01:00.013-05:00

Our Holiday Inn room in Boston over the holiday season.
December Photos...

Holiday Inn Entrance decorated for the holiday season

Quincy Market Boston MA

Clock near Quincy Market

Cheers Boston MA

Holocaust Memorial Boston MA

Taking a photo of a photographer taking a pic of Boston while traveling in the subway back to Cambridge, Boston MA

I'm playing "catch up" here...so, I thank you for your patience.
Thanks for stopping by, Good Peoples!
Hope your day is going well.

Snowglobe from within...Happy Holidays!

2009-12-29T01:24:00.003-05:00

Sincerity and Santa

2009-12-12T05:50:00.010-05:00

Give Joy
2009 Boston Globe Santa Events Boston MA
Just before I took this photo, a group of youngsters about 10 years old(ish) were walking by. One of the boys shouted out,
"Hi, Santa!"
There was a sincerity to it which tickled my heart.
The boys stopped to watch the little girl who was about to meet Santa.
They soon were on their way again with their boyish talk and quick walk.
Why did it tickle my heart?
They showed caring for a young child.
They also were respectful to Santa.
They even showed an earnestness of the holiday events.
Their cheerfulness touched my heart which proved there is good in the world and hope within the younger generation.

I took this photo to show you the small streets which "web" through out the city of Boston. The stores and shops are decorated in an inviting manner, but I had to be on my way. Just a quick glimpse and off I was to my next destination.

This photo was taken in a coffee shop, Wolfeboro NH. If you look through the window to the left, you may see the town's Christmas tree located on Main Street.
The poinsettias add such wonderful colors to the holiday season.
That morning, I took the time to catch up on local events as I read the newpaper.
As you can tell, the windows show the temperature difference from the cold chill outside (windy too from the Artic Air left over from the snowstorm the day before) and the warm air inside.
If only you could smell the morning flavors of the coffee brewing and the breakfast meals being cooked inside...mmmm...it smelled delicious.

Ah, what a classic!
It's a Wonderful Life

This morning, I came upon a blog which described it beautifully.
It's titled, "Thanks George".
If you have time, I encourage you to read it...it's well written.

I liked the photo which was posted too.
Clarence Odbody ASC (Angel Second Class)

Second Class...?...that's funny!
(and cute)

Alrighty, I've been really busy.
I haven't had much time to myself to enjoy the simpler things in life. "Such as?" you may ask.
Well...
I took out a library book a week ago titled, "The Red and the Black" by Stendhal (translated by C.K. Scott Moncrieff) I'd like to sit down soon and read it if I have more time to relax.
As most of you know, I have a teenage boy at home.
My older son is at the University.
Our home gets busy with activities ranging from our schedule to his schedule.

Have a good weekend Good Peoples!

Dreaming of a white Christmas...

2009-12-06T10:16:00.004-05:00

White Christmas?

This morning, the movie- "White Christmas" was playing as I got ready for the day.
It was a treat to look outside and see the light covering of snow outside.
I heard that most of it may melt away by day's end.
Until then, I relished going out and about taking pictures of just how beautiful it looks living here in the Lake's Region of NH.

Since today is Sunday, I hope I get some well deserved rest from last week's events and activities.

What are you doing for the Holiday season?

"Life lessons from an ad man"

2009-12-01T06:26:00.005-05:00

I saw this CNN video awhile back and thought it was worth sharing with you.

I've been busy here in this neck of the woods. (Lakes Region of NH)

I did manage to take a scenic drive within the White Mountains a few weekends ago. I'll post the pics on my Flickr account later today.

Here is the video from CNN:

Duck, duck...

2009-10-20T08:07:00.006-04:00

NH Fall

2009-10-07T13:53:00.002-04:00

Oh that Garfield!

2009-10-05T15:17:00.004-04:00

www.garfield.com

The right of way

2009-09-29T07:25:00.007-04:00

What do you see in this picture?

I see a snail.

It reminded me of a scene in the Merlin movie, starring Sam Neill, when the main characters stop what they are doing to allow a snail to pass by because "it has the right of way".

I thought that was cute because they're riding fast on horseback to get to their next destination (destiny) when Merlin stops abruptly to explain to the soon-to-be King Arthur the lessons of life for someone with great responsibilities.

Yes, the world is a big place, but even snails as small as they are do have a role in it too.

It also gives us time to reflect on our own lives because life can go fast and we all need to slow down and stop, even if it is for a moment then continue on...

All for now. The sun is making it's way onto the Lake's Region of New Hampshire and maybe I will have the time to reflect on it's beauty. For example, I might take photos of the fall leaves today.
Summer is officially over and fall is definitely here.

A dab of color

2009-09-24T07:48:00.009-04:00

This pattern on one of my skirts I wore the other day inspired me to make a quick little painting-doodle.

A little dab of this and that...and...

Voila!
Just a quick little doodle painting which made me smile after I finished.
It's funny what can inspire me sometimes.

It's a nice day here in the Lakes Region. I wonder what will inspire me for today as I look outside the window to see the green leaves on the many trees outside and feel the breeze of warm air.

Which one of the five senses will inspire you today?

To the Child in All of Us

2009-09-20T15:08:00.007-04:00

For you Dad...

New Hampshire field

View of the White Mountains New Hampshire

School and Family Calender

2009-09-19T09:28:00.011-04:00

Zits Comic

With the start of the school year, I find myself trying to keep up with the events which unfold expectedly or unexpectedly.
(erasable markers, indeed, for my calender board)

Here's a pic of my pocket calender.
I may get another one just like it for 2010.
A quick glance outside the window and I'm glad to still see the green leaves. There's just a few leaves with a hint of fall, so I'm hoping to enjoy the last of the summer colors.

Who's already got 2010 calenders?

Have a wonderful day, Good Peoples!
Thanks for stopping by.

September mornings

2009-09-14T09:24:00.009-04:00

A view from the docks looking towards Main Street. The bridge on Main Street goes over the passage way from the Back Bay into Lake Winnipesaukee.
If you look closer onto the Lake, you'll see two people kayaking. It was worth the time to take a picture after I looked up from reading the newspaper in the park.

Movies from the past and present

2009-09-02T07:47:00.004-04:00

George Peppard-"Bodyguard". I enjoy watching this video and listening to the first song which is perfect for it! When I bought the movie, "Breakfast at Tiffany's", at Your Movie Warehouse located here in Wolfeboro, I pieced together who George Peppard's other roles were in movies and tv shows. He starred in the tv series, The A Team. I think he's definitely handsome and a true movie star both on tv and on the silver screen!

Slowly as time goes by, I'd like to watch more of the older movies. Stars from the past seem to have a way of keeping up within today's developing movie popularity. I think it's become easier to explore the past regarding movies and celebrity stars now that people are accessible to the internet, libraries, and various stores that carry different types of movies.

Moving on to what's happening here. The weather seems nice outside as I look pass the computer screen, through the window while I type this update. In the early morning, there's a slight chill, but the arrival of the morning sun warms the air that comes off the Lake. I've been lucky so far that I don't need to wear a sweater on my morning walks to the park.

Yesterday, I wrote a letter to my Mother. Today, I'll mail it. (there's a photo of my quick drawing I did on the letter in my previous post)

Monday, I sent back the Netflix movies. Maybe today in the mail there might be another set of Netflix movies. We've been watching the series, "The Wire". It an excellent tv series. (what's the saying?) "It's not tv, it's HBO". I like the story lines of the young people along with the political, social and underlining roles of the Baltimore drug deals. (The best "cop show" created by an HBO series to date) I just enjoy the well written and well played out series. It reminded me of the times we lived in different cities.

Our family grew up in New England which through out Maine and New Hampshire there are no real "cities" except in Massachusetts which has Boston. (I was a country bumpkin....sort-of-speak) So, it was a change in scenery and a way of life when we did live in Chicago, for example. I learned that even cities are different. We lived in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Atlanta, Georgia too. We've seen different ways people live through out our travels. Living in the North and living in the South was an experience too.

Back to the topic of movies. I'm a movie buff, I guess. I wouldn't go so far to say I'd be able to play movie trivia or anything of that sorts. Movies to me allow one to view different places, different times, and watch a "story" within the comforts of your own home. Within my time from a young person, I grew up watching tv and going to the movie theater (a huge silver screen) to see the latest movie with family and friends. Now a days, movies can be viewed on one's tv, computer or even a personal home movie theater. The VHS is now a past time with DVDs and moving forwards to Blue-Ray disks.

Enough of my ramblings. If anyone else is a fan of "The Wire", let me know. Email me. Why do you like the series? OR if you enjoy older movies, what movie would you pick as your favorite?

All for now. Have a wonderful day, Good Peoples!

When I was a child...

2009-09-01T10:41:00.011-04:00

A beautiful day at Cate Park, Wolfeboro NH. What could possibly take my mind off the scenic view of this day?

A newspaper article written by Carol Orsborn USA Today Sept. 1, 2009. The title is "This Labor Day, give unemployed a needed lift". Her suggestions to help those who lost their job-"return their call, help them make a networking connection or invite them to lunch".

It's interesting how quickly life changes, yet somehow time repeats itself in different generations. A few weeks ago when I was at the library, I read a few passages in a book to see if I wanted to borrow it. Indeed I did! But, first-here is a photo of the Park just as I was leaving to go back home. See how the season's are changing? On the Flickr account, you may see another photo of the Town Park just before the spring flowers grew. (a link is on the right to my Flickr account)
Alright, so back to my library book. Here is a photo of it, along with a doodle of the letter which I'm going to write to my Mother today.
The book is by a famous writer whose books were turned into a tv series called, "Little House on the Praire". When I was a child, I read the book first before the tv series aired on television. I enjoyed both. This book however has snippets of her writings. The editor, Stephen W. Hines, describes her as a "pioneer woman journalist".

I like the way he begins to introduce her writings within her life time.
"Time had changed so much; yet they hadn't changed so much after all:"

An example of Laura Ingalls Wilder's short writings is this,
" I Don't Know What the World Is Coming To" June 1921

" Did you ever hear anyone say, " I don't know what the world is coming to; people didn't used to do it that way; things were different when I was young." or words to that effect?

Is it possible you ever said anything of the kind yourself? If so don't be deluded into thinking it is because of your knowledge of life or that the idea is at all original with you. That remark has become a habit with the human race, having been made at least 900 years ago, and I suspect it has been repeated by every generation.

An interesting article in Asia tells of a book of old Japan that is being translated by the great Japanese scholars, Mr. Aston and Mr. Sansome. The book was written by a lady of the court, during the reign of the Japanese Emperor Ichijo nearly a thousand years ago.

Among other interesting things in the article, I found this quotation from the old book: "In olden times," said one of her Majesty's ladies, "even the common people had elegant tastes. You never hear of such things nowadays."

Doesn't that have a familiar sound? ....(short paragraph, continued to)

Not long ago, I caught myself saying, "When I was a child, children were more respectful to their parents"; when as a matter of fact, I can remember chldren who were not so obedient as some who are with us today; and I know, when I am truthful with myself, that it always, as now, has taken all kinds of children to make the world."

That's a short version of one of Laura Ingalls Wilder's writings in the book "Little House in the Ozarks" edited by Stephen W. Hines. I so enjoyed reading it! It brought back memories of my own childhood, reading her books, watching "Little House on the Praire" when I was growing up and reflecting on her writings of daily life.

Well, that's enough from me today. Thanks for stopping by Good Peoples!

Where's the next step?

2009-08-31T08:34:00.012-04:00

Today, I posted a few photos I've taken over the last week. After my Hubby goes off to work and the Kiddo is in school-I walk to the nearest store to buy a newspaper. Sometimes it's a local paper, sometimes it's a national one, but either way, I get to read what's happening locally, nationally and world wide. I get to walk downtown which for those who already know that living in a small town it's just a few blocks away. Here are a few photos I've taken along my morning walk...

My shadow from the morning sun at Kate Park, Wolfeboro NH

Here is a photo of my pink knitted purse which I keep my camera in! This photo shows one of the places I also sit to read the newspaper-the kid's park where the basketball courts are and the swings and such for the little one's to play.

It's been a busy week! Alot going on here. First week of school, getting ready for the fall season from summertime activities, and keeping up with the goings on with family life!

Thanks for stopping by Good Peoples! I hope you enjoyed the photos of my daily morning walks.

Another beautiful day by the docks

2009-08-19T10:54:00.002-04:00

Summer day

2009-08-16T15:24:00.006-04:00

Grabbing a quick snack at the Yum Yum Shop before heading out to the beach.
Looking up into the sky..."it's a bird, it's a plane, it's someone enjoy the sunny skies!" Nice!
Another view looking at Wolfeboro NH on Lake Winnipesaukee on a beautiful summer day!

Library fines

2009-08-15T12:09:00.009-04:00

After paying my library fines of $2.10, I borrowed three DVDs. The fines were from a magazine "Country Living", a book named something Umbrella that wasn't much about the umbrella. Instead it was about pirates. (kind of boring) And a book called "Forget me not" which I didn't even begin to read.

I took a photo at the library before I went in. It's a nice entrance with the pink flowers. Though I didn't walk there today it would have made a pleasant stroll if it weren't so busy in town. Another fair is going on at Brewster field. The white tents are set up again, but I'm not sure who or what is being sponsored. Just a lot of out- of- towners and out-of- staters. Nothing wrong with that if they're here to vacation and spend their money to improve our town economy. It's all good!

I did walk downtown which is just a few blocks away. I took this photo of the Lake. Shows you the activities of the boats coming and going. The weather is a bit humid, but nothing a cold drink or a nice short sit to cool you down.
Whatever the goings on in your area, I hope you get a chance to enjoy the outdoors! Get some sun and feel the summer cheer! In the mean time, I'll keep my ear out for a good summer book to read. Let me know if you have a suggestion.

Lake

2009-08-12T08:46:00.005-04:00

Hospital Street Fair

2009-08-04T09:06:00.014-04:00

Time again for the Hospital Street Fair.
This morning, I took a few photos as they got ready for it which is scheduled for this weekend.
Yesterday, while I was walking home, I noticed something was happening at Brewster Field. As I walked further on, I could see the Hospital Street Fair sign.
This morning, underneath the tents, one can see the many tables being set up.
On the other side of the field another sign faces the road next to the side walk announcing the Hospital Street Fair's arrival. More preparation for the fair going on this morning. There were other onlookers watching besides me, so it was nice to be outside on such a nice day knowing that more summer events are on the way.

Our pick of the day Vanity Plates

2009-07-31T11:23:00.005-04:00

Yesterday, I drove 6 hrs back and forth from NH to MA.

"Why six hours driving?" you may ask.

More Dr's appts.

This time around it was also the Kiddo's turn to be seen by the Doctor. It's for Football.
So, that meant he was with me half the time as we both went to our Doctor's appointments. During the drive to and fro...I had explained to him my little activity I do while I drive to keep myself entertained. (besides accidentally grabbing one of his music CD and hearing his type of music which surprisingly half of the time, I like it, but when I don't....I startlingly eject it out of the CD player before it continues playing some sort of "blaring music")

To the point, I take note of the Vanity Plates on the vehicles. He actually joined in and pointed out the ones he noticed. Here is the list we saw yesterday. (excludes proper names like Brittany, Bill, etc)

NH License Plates (Vanity Plates)

DBLOH7

LYTNUP

LVNRT

RDEEMED

ME + CHLO

NH FF

MA License Plates (Vanity Plates)

POP2OP

OHWELL

GUINTAG

CT License Plates (Vanity Plates)

KIKL

Alright, those were the ones we chose as "Our Pick of the Day Vanity Plates"
If you have seen an interesting one in your travels, let me know.
Have a good weekend, Good Peoples!

Life in a small town

2009-07-26T11:01:00.011-04:00

OMG! Ducks!

I had to lean over the bridge downtown to get this video of the mother duck and her ducklings swimming towards the underpass from Lake Winnipesaukee. You'll recognize the floral to the left from the photo I took on the way to the docks. Thank goodness Hubby was with me in case I accidentally leaned over too far and fell in...

"What a SPLASH!"
I can almost hear my husband say something to that affect as I fall head over heels into the lake.

Yesterday, I had to go to the hospital in Portsmouth for a medical procedure. Afterwards, I went to Michaels (a craft store)(and mind you, as a reward for the medical procedure too;) I did find the right color to continue working on my crochet afghan. I got one skein of yarn. I just enjoy working on projects like that! Here are a few pics of the yarn and the afghan which I had started on last week.

Also, for those who ask me what it's like to live in a small town in NH, especially labeled "The Oldest Summer Resort in America"....here is a postcard I bought the other day. It shows the cruise boat named "Mount Washington" docked in front of our town, Wolfeboro. It's a nice arial shot of the small town. Photographer, Jim Abts. Since I live here, I enjoy watching the tourists enjoy their time here. (and finally, I enjoy going home to peace and quiet in a small New England town)

Enjoy the day, Good Peoples! Thanks for stopping by...

Charlie Chaplin or is it Eddie?

2009-07-23T15:14:00.016-04:00

"Hey Charlie!"
I said to myself as I walked by the animated post in front of the antique shop.
(it reminded me of Charlie Chaplin) However, the antique owner explained (as I was taking the photo) that the original owner of the post use to call it "Eddie". Ozkay...

I continued my walk in the neighborhood. I realize I may see it again as I do my daily walks which help to build my strength and get healthier, yet understandably I may not see it there tomorrow since it is in an antique shop. Who knows? I continued my walk to the local corner store where I bought a sausage and a flavored water for lunch.

I treated myself to a VHS movie at "Your Movie Warehouse".
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (starring not only Harrison Ford, but Sean Connery-ooolala, an actor who gets better with age in my opinion) Anyhooo...

I just had to take a photo of this sun structure on a neighbor's fence. (it's overcast today, so maybe in my mind I could say to myself that I actually saw the sun outside today)

Had the pleasure of going out more today. (each time I go out a little longer than before)

The Kiddo is staying with my Mother and visiting relatives in Maine. It's actually quieter here than normal. No teenagers knocking on the door through out the day wanting to hang out with him. No phone calls asking for the Kiddo. Peace and quiet. Aaaaaah.....

I have a few more chores I need to do, but if I don't get to them today it'll be fine. They can get done tomorrow. (the world will not crumble if they don't get done today)

Alrighty, catch up with most of you family and friends soon either in email or FB. (for the ones who don't live in town). I know everyone's schedule is different and lives get busy. Glad you can stop in when you can. For those inquiring minds, thanks for stopping by too! Take care, Good Peoples!

Native American Drawing

2009-07-22T07:12:00.017-04:00

Yesterday afternoon, it was sprinkling. I took this pic on the way home from the grocery store. Now, mind you, our grocery stores in town are not that big. I live in the "Oldest Summer Resort in America". So in this quaint little town, one can walk to various places like the town hall, post office, various gift shops, restaurants, grocery stores and even the library just half a mile down the road if one wanted to make that small "jaunt" over there too. (for those who want a tour there is Molly, the trolley, which makes it's way around from downtown to tourist spots of historical interest) Maybe I'll get a photo of her when I do my daily walks.

I had the Kiddo help me with a few things from the store to carry home. The tiny droplets of rain was nice. It was in the evening when it really started to rain.

Here is the gift I received yesterday! A drawing of a Native American girl. It was drawn by my Husband's co-worker, Dagmar. I was thrilled and thankful for such a gift! (the artist had heard about all my surgeries recently and decided this would be fitting to give it to me) Wow! I showed it off to everyone who entered our home. (it has a special meaning to me)

I'll be showing it to my Mother today who is driving down from Maine to pick up the Kiddo for a week's visit. I have it displayed when you first walk into our home, so no one can miss it!

Alright, I better get ready for the day. Thanks for stopping by, Good Peoples!
More later.

Jelly filled donut

2009-07-21T08:12:00.011-04:00

Yesterday, this is what it looked like in the yard. Notice the purple flowers and the orange flowers? Those are the ones that have grown in the past few weeks. The yellow building across the street is an apartment building. I just enjoy looking at the white porch. It's a nice view.

During the first part of my recuperation, I'd look outside the front window and watch the birds swirling around the yard and flying up into the trees as they chirped and tweeted. I looked forward to being able to go outside and really walk to the post office or do errands in town. There is definitely a nice feel when summer has arrived around here in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. It seems alive! Even the smell of the flowers swoop inside once I open the window.

Anyways, I'm still getting ready for the day. I'm working on getting stronger so more activity for me. I'm doing alright with that I think, but determination and discipline will help me recover sooner. (It also helps that the street I live on has a very steep incline!) There's no getting around not walking that during my errands! :)

I watched that movie, "Marley and Me" yesterday. Aaaaw! What a cute, but sad movie. It reminded me of our own dogs from the past. But, just to watch that family's version of how their dog, Marley, affected their family was well written and directed in the movie. Our own family had many dogs- at one point in our own family we had 3 all together! Kiya (boxer), Beau(yellow lab) and Petey (Italian greyhound). Each had their own personality and we just loved all of them!!

Anyhoooo....

The hallway wasn't worked on yesterday. The word-"procrastination" comes to mind. However today my son and I will be working on the trim. Granted, those are just words for the moment!;)

The actions of working on it today will be determined later.

Yesterday, I took a few photos. Nothing fancy shmancy. I first had to find batteries for the camera. I couldn't find my rechargeable batteries so I dug into my "junk drawer" and found a set of double A batteries. It's overcast outside, so I may take a pic of it outside to show you that there is no sun peeking through the clouds. Hmmm...that may change through out the day. I don't know. I'll see what happens. I still have other household chores to do first and make some phone calls before I go outside today with my camera.

Ah! Yesterday, I finally walked to Duncan Donuts to buy myself a jelly filled donut! I've been craving for one for over a week! Since my body is recovering from all the surgeries, I didn't know if I could eat much of it, but I did!! Yahoooo! It was tasty! Plus, taking that walk was good for me too. My muscles are getting stronger.

Well, I'll post another photo in the blog today. I may even get a chance to update my Flickr account too. One thing at a time, I guess.

Oh, yes. That's what I wanted to share with you all today. There is this neat little "day-by-day" book I read. You may have heard of it before, but it's called, "Forward Day by Day". It has just a short sentence from the Bible and then there is like a small passage of what someone has written about what that passage means to them. I enjoy taking it out every day and reading it. The passage today was, "Psalm 45. I will make your name to be remembered from one generation to another." I liked the comment from the writer afterwards too. It's just a daily activity for me to lift my spirits and ponder on it for a moment then, go on about my day.

Alright, take care everyone! Thanks for stopping by!:)

Pink afghan and painting projects

2009-07-20T08:31:00.010-04:00

Pink afghan.

I used the granny square. I crocheted around and around with different colors which I picked out along time ago. A few days last week, while I was sitting and resting, I figured I could a little something while I recooperated. As I sat there crocheting, the afghan just seemed to get larger and larger. Before I knew it, it started to cover my lap and my legs.

"Cool!" I thought.

I ran out of all the colored yarn used on that afghan. The other day when I was at the store, I peeked to see if they had the same colors, but they didn't. Next time in Portsmouth, I'll go into Michael's (a craft store) and pick a few of the pink colors. In the mean time, I started another one. (different colors though- first white in the middle and now, I'm on beige) It's only a small square with just a few rounds. Anyhoo...

Yesterday, I was able to give the Kiddo a hair cut! Yes! (I said to myself as a I gave myself a pat on the back for insisting he stay home long enough for me to cut it properly) Now that he started the preseason high school football training, it'll help cool him down during the physical exercises. His dark and thick hair quickly make him sweat with any rigerous activity. He even looks like a football player. Tall, broad shoulders, huge arms and legs. (Off at a distance, when he and I walk together, a few of his classmates who have never seen me before, ask him later if I am his younger sister)

(Laughing to myself) Yah. "Get closer and you'll see I'm his Mom" is what I'm thinking. But, yes, I feel like a tiny person next to him. :) Even Apollo is tall...

Spoke with him the other day. It always makes me happy to hear Apollo's voice and talk with him for just a few minutes in between his activities. He sounded happy! He was on his way over to a friend's place where each friend brought ingredients for a socializing feast! (He's at the University taking summer courses) I miss him. I know he's doing well and just to hear that he's happy comforts me.

So, what's happening around the Lakes Region here in New Hampshire? It slightly overcast, but it seems like the sun is dissipating the clouds and making way for small patches of blue sky. It looks kind of warm, but I haven't been outside yet. My home is surrounded by large trees so it's cool in the morning. Kind of deceiving until you step outside into the open space.

I figured out how to upload my photos on the new computer. (it's not a brand new computer, but a used and older computer, that's alright by me-it has everything we need) Well, what happened when we were hooking up the computer to the internet, we had trouble hooking up the wireless connection. Maybe this week, I'll call customer service to have them help me with it. I'm not really looking forward to being on the phone with a customer service person for a long time. (Maybe Hubby will do it instead)

Is that wishful thinking on my part? I think so.

Anyways, I'm not doing that today that's for sure.

What's on my agenda for today than? Hmmm...

I do have more work for the hallway to get painted. I'll have the Kiddo help me with some of it today. (for those tuning in, I use to own a painting and property management company awhile back) Yes, I know how to paint and do light carpentry work.

So, you can hear the conversation in our home right? Here it is:

Me: "Hon, why don't you paint the hallway?"
Hubby: "Why don't YOU paint the hallway?" (right about here, I don't have an excuse to say, I don't know how to do it)
Me: "Um, I don't know where the equipment is?!" (trying to look sweet and innocent)Hubby: "In there (as he points to the closet) where they have been since the last time you used them. I have to go, Hon! I'm sure you'll do a great job!"
Me: "Okay....(sigh)...(knowing that I just got defeated and yes, I know where everything is and how to do it myself) See you later."

Yes, so, this particular project is mine. All mine and Hubby knows it!

What else for today? I hope something nice happens today. I should do something to get my muscles stronger. Going outside and walk the steep hill as I do an errand? Um, yes, I know I should.

Alright, enough of my ramblings. More later, Good Peoples!

Enjoy your day!

Pink bookmarker made by the shell braid crochet pattern.

Shell Stitch Braid

Simple shells worked in a narrow strip make this attractive braid. Try working it in fine crochet cotton as an alternative to the knitting worsted used here. Make 4 chains and join the last chain to the first with a slip stitch.
1st row- 3ch, 3dc into center of circle, 2ch, 4dc into circle. Turn
2nd row- 3ch, 3 dc into 2ch loop, 2ch, 3dc into same 2ch loop, 1dc into top of turning chain. Turn.The 2nd row forms the pattern. Repeat it for the length of braid required.

Back online on this fine sunny day here in the Lakes Region

2009-07-19T08:49:00.002-04:00

Greetings!

I'm back online from being away for several months.
A few things happened. Like what? you ask.

Well, I had a few surgeries and now I'm getting stronger and healthier every day! I'm thinking that by the end of the summer I'll have my full strength back and be more active. I'm even hoping that I'll find a job. And the other thing was, our old computer finally had it. We bought another computer, so it's nice to be back online again. It was strange to be offline for awhile. I missed the convenience of looking and doing things online. I especially missed hearing from family and friends with just a click away.

Anyways, I really didn't do too much. (not even with my photography) I read some, but mostly just did the basics of housework when I was able to. As I said, I'm getting stronger each day. There is something little that comes to me as I go outside more. I live on a hill, so when I walk to do errands, the hill awaits my ability to walk on it's steep incline. What I enjoy it seeing the summer flowers and hearing the birds chirp. There's alot of birds outside this year. It's really relaxing some days when I sit outside and watch the bluejays, red robins and chickadees doing their daily survival mode. It's like an outside music choir.

It's actually rained quite a bit here this summer, so days like today when the sun is out it feels like summer. My husband noticed how much greener everything looks around here. He said it's because of how much rain we've gotten so far. I'm going to try to take more photos around here before the summer disappears. (Winters in New England are loooong!)

Oh! The Kiddo started football preseason training a few weeks ago. They practice once a week at the school. I'm slowly having him help paint inside too. He's helped me with carrying items from the grocery store or do little errands outside while I recover. I'd like to cut his hair today if I can hold him down long enough without him grumbling that he's got things to do. Teenagers!

Alrighty, I'll catch up with family and friends quicker now that I'm back online.
Take care, Good Peoples!
Thanks for stopping by!

Practice Random Acts of Reading

2009-05-26T06:54:00.001-04:00

From here to there and back again

2009-05-22T06:56:00.006-04:00

From here to there....

....and back again.

(1st pic by veer.com, 2nd and 3rd are my photos)

Tomorrow is another day!

2009-05-21T08:07:00.006-04:00

This photo was taken by my Hubby several days ago when I wasn't feeling up to sorts. I really appreciated him taking photos of some of the blooming flowers near our home.

The last several days around here have been gloomy and overcast. Today, the sun is finally out! Yipee! It does affect my mood. If you're one of the lucky ones who goes about your business cheerful as a bluejay whether it's grey outside or not, good for you!

I did take photos of Boston on Tuesday when I went in for my Post-Op appointment with my surgeon. One of them came out surprisingly good I thought. Here it is:

I like the "sepia" setting which I had left on in one of the camera's mode settings. It looks like an old picture from way back when. And of course, I was sitting in the passenger's seat when I took this one. (one of the benefits of being a passenger vs. being a driver during rush hour traffic in Boston)

It's definitely a contrast from living in a small town in New Hampshire. No, we don't live on a dirt road! (as even a few educated people who you'd think would know better) Anyways, we live in a small summer resort town which livens up once the summer vacation is in full swing.

I remember once during the fall how crowded it was downtown....elbow to elbow people from all over the world taking video and photo shots of the foliage. I had to make my way through the crowd on foot to get back home where it was peaceful and calm. Oh, yes. I remember it was my first fall living in NH when that happened. (for those folks who don't know, I was raised in Maine so I've seen my fair share of foliage growing up and of course living in different cities through out the US has made me appreciate it even more) To continue, I was amazed just how many people filled the sidewalks and stores. The outside parking lots were filled with tourist buses from far away places.

Okay, so getting back to Boston. I really enjoy going into the city. I enjoy seeing the buildings and the people who make the city alive! I wish I could have been in better health to really enjoy just the few seconds I have to take photos. I look forward to getting better in order for me to take the time and pleasure of getting a good shot.

Changing the subject. On to my health and more hospital time. Another surgery for me, but not as major as this past one was. I think it'll be scheduled for next month. An outpatient type of surgery that should be quick healing if all goes well.

Oh, my surgeon had mentioned to me that IF I so choose to jog at this point in time, I can. Well, isn't that nice. It's an option which sounds good, but I'll pass for now, Doc. Thanks for being supportive on what I can do from here until my next surgery. I am building up my strength every day and it's a great feeling! Briskfully walking today is alright in my book. Tomorrow is another day!

Town Park on a windy day

2009-05-14T11:37:00.005-04:00

It was a windy day in the small town of Wolfeboro NH...

Optimism will lead to Inspiration

2009-05-13T08:48:00.007-04:00

Purple flowers was my focus for yesterday, Tuesday May 12. The yellow dandelions within the yard brought out even more color to enjoy. This was an activity I was able to do as I continue to recover from my surgery.

I did go out for a short walk to Main Street. There was a slight chill, so I wore a fleece to keep warm. There's no race for me to get to where I'm going. Sometimes just being able to walk, talk and breath are actions to be grateful for especially for me as each day I feel stronger and the goal is to get healthy again.

During the short walk, I looked up into one of the neighbor's tree where two yellow birds twittered and flew up and about it's blossoming flowers. It was a beautiful contrast with the maroon leaves and the bird's yellow feathers. I don't know the name of the birds, but I'll learn about them in the future.

My thought for the day is "Get Well".

I can't wait to go outside today and see what I can photograph. I also can't wait to slowly get better and start working on graphics. I'd like to pick up my sketch pad again and draw. The inspirations in the past while I was sick and as I recover were not there, but I feel optimistic which is a step forward.

Take care Good Peoples! Enjoy your day!

My favorite day of the week

2009-05-11T16:52:00.004-04:00

Already I can see the new growth, the yellow dandelions within the purple flowers in the green grass through out the lawn. It's beautiful out today with the blue sky giving way to the bright sunshine.

Here is a close up shot of one of my Mother's Day flowers which Hubby and the Kiddo gave me yesterday. Through out the day, I could smell the scent of the flowers as I made my way around the house doing little chores. I even opened up the windows and heard the birds and squirrels busy with their daily activities. There's a small breeze which seems to swirl through the house and make it's way in from one window and out the other.

Mondays are my favorite day of the week. It's like a new beginning. Even with the sun out and there is blue sky, it seems to give way for embracing the Spring air without the rain storms which thundered through here this past weekend.

Yesterday, there was a bluejay sitting on one of the branches outside the backyard closest to the window. I grabbed my camera and tried to get a photo of it, but it flew up and away before I could reach up to get a snap shot of it. Last year, there were two of them, assuming they were a couple since they sat perched close together. I wonder when the other one will appear to make a couple and make their home within the trees around our home.

Enjoy your day, Good Peoples!

April showers, bring May flowers

2009-05-09T14:45:00.007-04:00

Winters are long in New England. At least that's what I think living here in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. When Spring arrives, I look outside every day for the new growth once April is here and begin to enjoy the colors of May! It seems like everything is new again with activities getting ready for Summer!

It was overcast this morning, but the clouds are slowly dissipating as the sunshine peeks through making it a sunny day. I just may venture outside later this afternoon, if I feel up to it.

Take care Good Peoples! I know I will!:)