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Wednesday, 17 December 2008
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We'll miss you Memaw...
A few weeks ago, we spent the weekend in Talladega with my mother-in-law. One of the best parts of the weekend was when we sat in her living room and watched the movie, The Wizard of Oz, together. We laughed at it, we talked about movie trivia (she was a gold mine of movie trivia) and we sang along to some of the songs together. In memory of a very special lady, this seemed appropriate."Somewhere Over the Rainbow"
music by Harold Arlen and lyrics by E.Y. Harburg
Somewhere over the rainbow
Way up high,
There's a land that I heard of
Once in a lullaby.Somewhere over the rainbow
Skies are blue,
And the dreams that you dare to dream
Really do come true.Someday I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far
Behind me.
Where troubles melt like lemon drops
Away above the chimney tops
That's where you'll find me.Somewhere over the rainbow
Bluebirds fly.
Birds fly over the rainbow.
Why then, oh why can't I?If happy little bluebirds fly
Beyond the rainbow
Why, oh why can't I?
Sunday, 31 August 2008
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Ever put your foot in your mouth?
Guess I'm getting senile--no....if you know me, you'll know I'm not "getting" there, I've been there for quite a while. Managed to thoroughly embarrass myself today. I was looking through pictures on the computer and found one I didn't recognize. I asked Sara if it was one of her friends....it was my son. LOL I wasn't expecting it to be him, and I totally didn't recognize him. Maybe he looked too "normal" (no mohawk), but I apologize for not knowing you Matt.
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Currently Listening
The Complete Hit Singles
By Three Dog Night
see relatedThe animals of Blackmon Manor
Various people have asked what animals we have and their names....
You may refer to the "guide" below. :)
Ziva and George (the brainless ones)
Toby (the half-tailed warrior)
Marvin (the evil one)
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Introducing George
Formerly known as "Teddy" at his previous home..... Prior to his "hurricane haircut" :) He got ready for Gustav by getting all beautiful as you can see in the bottom picture.
Wednesday, 16 July 2008
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Currently Reading
Looking for God: An Unexpected Journey through Tattoos, Tofu, and Pronouns
By Nancy Ortberg
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Well...it's been awhile. I've decided to try a "challenge" to myself for the next 3 months. I would love to have someone join me...so let me know if you're coming along for the "ride". :) If you can join me for all of it--feel free to pick one of the areas and jump in for the experience. :) You'll be healthier for it--I promise. And you can keep me accountable too!
I'm calling this my 3 4 3 challenge. (Three things for 3 months). I have a Bible Reading Plan for 90 days (3 months). In the next 3 months I plan to read my Bible through, drink 3 quarts of water a day (in addition to anything else I drink), and walk 3 miles a day. Every day. Plus I'm adding one more facet to mine....I'm going on a sugar fast for the next 3 months. Not a "carb fast", but a "sugar" fast. I tend to turn to sugar when I get upset or stressed...and that makes it worse. So while I'm reading my Bible all the way through--I'm fasting off simple sugar. We're not going to get technical here and get into "hidden" sugar, etc. I'm just talking blatant, obvious sugar. I'll share more with you as the 3 months progress...from a couple of books I'm reading, to the names of the people I end up killing over the sugar withdrawal issue.
Anyone want to join me? In all of it? In part of it? Just let me know!
Pulse
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The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it.
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What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared with what lies within us. - Oliver Wendall Holmes
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Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. ~Dr. Seuss
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