Happy Friday!!!
I'm feeling... like singing...and dancing ^_^
fbs: 154
goals for today: finish show boxes.
listening to:
"Keepin' The Faith" - Billy Joel Thought for the Day: "I was proud the other day when bot Republicans and Democrats stood with me in the Rose Garden to announce their support for a clear statement of purpose-- you disarm or we will." - G.W.Bush, 10/5/02 Referring to Saddam Hussein's Iraqi regime in a speech in Manchester, NH
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Today I am thankful for: Sandee ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Interesting News for Today: ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ The boxes have turned into a 2- or 3-day job... I didn't know I had so much stuff! Oh well. Today I am going to be home alone, so I can make a mess with them and get it finished, I hope ^_^ We are planning, for the weekend, Saturday- work in the yard...lots of leaves to rake... and a few errands. Sunday- Borders, Grocery shopping(Acme for prescriptions, Whole Foods, Pathmark), and then get ready for the little ones.
Have a GREAT Friday!
What's on your agenda for the weekend?
Love you all!
^_^
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Happy Birthday, Nels!!!
posted by ~ beverly ~ Have a good one, people ^_^
Thursday, October 28, 2004
Happy Thursday!
I'm feeling... like singing like no one is listening!
fbs: 145
goals for today: kitchen stuff, yarn boxes, belly button brushes, cooking for the weekend.
listening to:
"Missing Person" - Michael W. Smith Thought for the Day: "They want the federal government controlling Social Security like it's some kind of federal program." - G.W.Bush, 11/2/02- St Charles, MO. Reported by USA Today.(Note: Social Security is a federal program)
Today I am thankful for: My Friends, online and IRL
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Today's Meme: Thursday Threesome:
Onesome: Roll-- On a roll lately? What have you been up to where things just keep falling into place (maybe you're a Red Sox fan)? Yeah, what's working (even if it's just the TV)?
I've been on a few rolls this week ^_^ YES, I'm a RedSox fan. I've also had 2 very nice shows. I'm working to replace what I sold... but only if I have the right color yarn already ^_^
Twosome: Top-- Top of the world? What's the highest point you've ever been? No, the airliner doesn't count, I'm talking about standing somewhere . Have you made it to the roof? ...the Eiffel Tower? Mt. McKinley? How high is high for you?
hmmm... I guess it would have to have been when we visited the Agreata's in the Upstate New York Anarondikes{spelling may be off a bit ^_^}.
Threesome: Desk-- Hey, what type of setup do you have for your computer work? Are you working from a laptop while sitting on the couch? ...or maybe you have a high tech workstation/hutch combo with mood lighting and soothing music? No? How about the kitchen table? Where do you post and work from?
Our Computer is in the Living Room, on a semi-old work station/hutch. It's been there since we first bought a "tower" computer. I have music and lighting controls at my touch. I also have one of the tv remotes here too.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ GREAT News for Today: ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Well... Red Sox RULE!!!
We had a blast watching the game last night! Denese watched it with us via the telephone ^_^ glad we have unlimited long distance ^_^. I got a lot done on the boxes, just a few more to do and I'm done.
Hope you are all having a great day!
Love you all
^_^
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Happy Birthday, Rob W.!!!
posted by ~ beverly ~ Have a good one, people ^_^
Wednesday, October 27, 2004
Happy Wednesday!!
I'm feeling... tired... GO SOX!
fbs: 168... snacks with the game...not priceless ;(
goals for today: calls, post office, target, weather forecasters.
listening to:
"Beautiful Loser" - Bob Seger Thought for the Day: "I firmly believe the death tax is good for people from all walks of life all throughout our society." - G.W.Bush - Waco, Texas, 8/13/02
Today I am thankful for: Leigh ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Today's Meme: Lulu's Lines No. 41
TRIGGER:
A JOURNEY........can take you to the furthest reaches of time and space, or to the nearest loved one. The one is a journey in reality- love is real. The other is a journey of the mind, which is the most perfect form of entertainment God ha given us.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Musical News for Today: ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Didn't get a lot done yesterday, but what I did get done was quality stuff. We had a lot of fun watching the game last night. I'm sure it will catch up to me later today ^_^
Hope you all are enjoying the day.
Love you all!
^_^
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posted by ~ beverly ~ Have a good one, people ^_^
Tuesday, October 26, 2004
Happy Tuesday!
I'm feeling... like a hippy today ^_^
fbs: 155
goals for today: box organizing, moving stuff out of the furnace room, grab bag assembling.
listening to:
"I Was So Much Older Then" - The Byrds Thought for the Day: "... Now, one of Clinton's laws of politics is this, if one candidate's trying to scare you, and the other one is trying to get you to think, if one candidate is appealing to your fears and the other one is appealing to your hopes, you better vote for the person who wants you to think and hope. That's the best..." - Former Pres. Bill Clinton, yesterday, Love Park, Philadelphia, PA
Today I am thankful for: Otto ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Today's Meme: TVTuesday:
1. What's your favorite or least favorite "wildlife" show? Why?
Miracle Pets... it's interesting to see how our pets are really hero's under pressure.
2. Who's your favorite animal TV star?
Jack Hannah
3. What animal (pet or wildlife) shows do you watch?
Miracle Pets, Animal Rescue, Jack Hannah's Animal Adventures, Totally Pets, Vets On Call, Animal Tails.
~Bonus~ For pet lovers, if your pets had their own TV show what would it be called? Why?
We don't have any pets, but I wish we did.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Political News for Today: ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Yesterday was productive, got a lot of the running around stuff done. Kevin discovered a leaking pipe in the basement... How fortuitous was it that a styrofoam cooler was situated directly under the leak ^_^ It will get fixed, hopefully tonight. Kyle and I will move boxes and such today so that Kevin can get to it, giving him no excuse to not get it done ^_^
Hope you are all doing well and having a great day.
Love you all
^_^
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Happy Birthday, Marie K.!!!
Eyes like _2_
Teeth like _10_
Hair like _pink cotton candy_
Face like _a duck_
But no matter how _different_ (eg. ugly) my monster is, I love her anyway...Just the way she is!
Sunday Unconscious Mutterings:
Blackout::shades
Platinum::record
Leather and lace:: Stevie Nicks
Court:: TV
Mind your own business:: BRAT!
Gambling:: Loser
Lily:: White
Evasive:: Get away
Turn-on:: your radio
Suspect:: criminal
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Interesting News for Today: ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ We had a great show, Saturday! Not many crafters, so people spent more at each of our tables ^_^
Yesterday was great too. We went to Borders, as usual... but I met a 'net friend there. She was so nice and we talked about a lot of things, including crocheting ^_^
GO EAGLES!!!! GO BO SOX!!!!!
Hope you all are having a great Monday... What was your weekend like?
Love you all
^_^
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Happy Birthday, Dominic!!!
Happy Friday!
I'm feeling... like singing all day ^_^
fbs: 163
goals for today: show stuff
listening to:
"Eternal Flame" - The Bangles Thought for the Day: "I went to the Congress last September and proposed fundamental -- supplemental funding, which is money for armor and body parts...." - GWBush, Erie, PA, September 4, 2004
Today I am thankful for: Otto ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ News for Today: ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ I got a few more things done for the show. Kyle is feeling better today. Kevin is coming home early ^_^ and all is right in my little corner of the world. I'm going to take more pictures at this show ^_^.
Have a Fantastic Friday, ok?
Love you all ^_^
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Happy Birthday, Lorraine!!!
posted by ~ beverly ~ Have a good one, people ^_^
Thursday, October 21, 2004
Happy Thursday!!!
I'm feeling... tired... GO SOX!!!!!
fbs: 150
goals for today: kitchen stuff, bedroom stuff
listening to:
"Spirit In The Sky" - DCTalk Thought for the Day: "I walk slowly, but I never walk backward." - Abraham Lincoln
Today I am thankful for: My Dad
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Today's Meme: Thursday Threesome:
Onesome: Lights!- What do you think of the trend to light up houses for *every* holiday? It used to be just Christmas and maybe Halloween, but lately the stores have been full of Valentine's Day and St. Patrick's Day lights. Oh, and Thanksgiving/Autumn and...
I like seeing other houses lit up, but we only do the Christmas thing ^_^
Twosome: Camera!- What's your preference? Digital or film, black and white or color, portraits, candids, or just whatever catches your eye?
Digital... depends on the sibject... whatever catches my eye.
Threesome: Action!- Do you have a favorite sport? Do you follow the local high school or college team, trek to the kids' games each weekend or are you all about the pros?
I enjoy football, baseball, NASCAR, gymnastics & ice skating... favorite is NASCAR... past the "kids" school games.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Really Dumb Move for Today: ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Well... Kyle has Bronchitis... and I did get to Curves yesterday ^_^. I spent some time on getting the little things done for Saturday's show. Please say a prayer for my Dad, his foot isn't doing as well as it should. Thanks.
Hope your Thursday is Thoroughly Thrilling!
Love you all!!
^_^
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Happy Birthday, Lori W.!!!
Rain, soft and gentle.
Baby birds, calling for food,
Crickets in the evening air,
Laughter from the kids playing.....good.
Breaking glass
Sirens in the distance
Crying, Yelping, Metal against metal...bad.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ News for Today: ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Well... we went to Curves... but we were too late for the final go-'round, so we will go earlier today. Kyle is home. What a game that was last night, GO SOX!!! Going to try to organize my boxes today, may have to wait til tomorrow. Hope your Wednesday is filled with Love, laughter & knidness ^_^
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Happy Birthday, Maureen!!!
posted by ~ beverly ~ Have a good one, people ^_^
Tuesday, October 19, 2004
Happy Tuesday!
I'm feeling... Happy that Kyle is coming home today ^_^
fbs: 184
goals for today: enjoy having the house to myself for one more day ^_^
listening to:
"It's Too Late" - Carole King Thought for the Day: "When there is room in the heart there is room in the house." - Danish Proverb
Today I am thankful for: Mollie ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Today's Meme: TVTuesday!
1. Do you watch home shows regularly? If so, which ones?
sometimes we watch This Old House and ASK This Old House is fun too.
2. Have you ever followed a tip that you learned from a home show or TV?
yup
3. What is the best (worst,stupidest,coolest...) thing you've ever seen on a home show?
I like the "guess what this is for" segment.
~Bonus~ If your home had it's own show what would it be called? Why?
Cozy Corners, because my home looks lived in... and it's cozy and friendly ^_^
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Political News for Today: ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ I got the orders done yesterday. I had fun with the seals... flippers on the wrong way first try ^_^. Cheryl won a month at Curves, so now I have a built in ride ^_^ I'm going to have a good time tonight there.
Have a Terrific Tuesday, ok?
Love you all
^_^
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Happy Birthday, Will!!!
posted by ~ beverly ~ Have a good one, people ^_^
Monday, October 18, 2004
Happy Monday!
I'm feeling... my knee kept me tossing and turning.
fbs: 191... pain raises this!
goals for today: sit with knee up, finish things on order for next show.
listening to:
"Where We Belong" - SCC Thought for the Day: "When people bother you in any way, it's because their souls are trying to get your divine attention and your blessing." - Catherine Ponder
Today I am thankful for: CJ ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Today's Meme: Monday Madness:
1. I have reformatted my hard drive about _2_ times.
2. I usually reformat my hard drive about _1/2_ times a year.
3. When I'm working in a document, I save about every _5_ minutes.
4. I've upgraded my computer by adding _linux to the D drive, C drive is still win-dohs_.
5. I've got about _1000_ CD's/floppies with info on them and about _50_ of them aren't labeled.
6. Since I've been using my computer, I find the easiest way to organize my files is to _delete what I don't need, after saving them to either floppy or cd_. (Looking for suggestions!!)
7. I have _10_ email accounts.
8. Whenever I have a computer-related question, I usually call _Kevin or Matthew_.
9. I usually use a search engine when looking for _recipes or people_.
10. My computer is about _3_ old.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Computer News for Today: ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ We had a wonderful day out yesterday! We went to Lowe's, then to Borders, then to ACMoore's, then out to lunch at Lone Star, then to Whole Foods! It was nice to be able to spend so much time focusing on Cheryl! I worked on the "potty watchers" and wings for my poor ducks. They will FINALLY get finished off ^_^
Hope you all have a Marvelous Monday!
Love you all
^_^
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~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Political News for Today: ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Yesterday was a good day. Mary C. and I had fun.. we are "sisters" by choice. She's a lovely woman who lost her husband to cancer a few years ago. She keeps busy with crafts and civic organizations. Set up took longer, as I was alone for it, Kevin had to work. I got a few orders, and I'll have them done for next week's show.
After I got home, Kyle called... Denese said YES!!! We are all proud to be able to call her part of out family.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Happy Birthday, Jason!!!
1....your ideal salad has on it.cheese, bacon bits, croutons
2....you do religiously in the morning. fbs test(ouchies!), blogs, thought for the day,
3....you look forward to doing in your spare time. crochet, beading, writing my "book"
4....you've never done before, but think you will at some point in your life. meet President Carter(the only "honest" president we've ever had), see Mt. Rushmore, visit Alaska
5....you love to do while on vacation. Vacation??? What's that?
6....you took pictures of in the last month. Cheryl, Flowers, our cd & dvd collection(for our insurance man)
7....you have to do before the end of the day. make phone calls, finish the ducks, do my exercises(no ride to curves this week)
8....you like about your best friend. Mary @... she's fun, generous, like the Mom I never ever had.
Sunday Unconscious Mutterings:
Spacious:: Greatrooms
Crash:: sleep
Autobiography:: self- portrait
Sparkly:: gems
Wild Thing:: the Troggs
Haagen-Das:: no-no on my diet
Sci-fi:: Farscape
Voice:: of reason
Boy Scouts:: exclusive
Grief:: sorrow for our loss
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Sad News for Today: ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ The weekend was more or less uneventful... except the transmition went on the kids' car... I gotta call about it today (still under warrenty ^_^).
Hope you all have as great a day as I'm planning to have ^_^
Love you all
^_^
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Happy Birthday, Kenny!!!
Happy Thursday!
I'm feeling... Like singing all day!
fbs: 155
goals for today: more spiders... and maybe some ghosties!
listening to:
"Things I'd Rather Be Doing" - Joe Rathbone Thought for the Day: "Never turn down a job because you think it's too small; you don't know where it could lead." - Julie Morgan
Today I am thankful for: Mollie ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Today's Meme: Thursday Threesome:
Onesome: Wild-- Whoa! ...wild times lately! Florida and neighboring states have been blown away; the Northeast has been deluged; California is shakin' again; and the Pacific Northwest is getting ready to erupt. Okay, what's too wild for you? What will you live with and what do you want to stay far, far away from?
I take life as God gives it to me. He knows what is "too much" for me and I trust that He wouldn't put me through "too much".
Twosome: Blue-- Blue Delft? Off the wall: What color are your day to day dishes. ...and does anyone in this crowd have some really nice stuff you like to break out for the upcoming holiday dinners?
Clear- everyday, white with silver trim and tiny blue flowers for the holidays. I would like to break something once in a while, but I don't, intentionally break things... that would be wasteful.
Threesome: Yonder-- Oh, man, science fiction is reality: the private sector has reached space and is getting set to visit on a regular basis. Would you like to go out yonder? I mean, if the group with the five-seater offered you a suborbital flight, would you be up for that?
No... I'm not that adventurous ^_^... want my feet on Mother Earth, please! ^_^
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ News for Today: ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ We had a quiet day, peaceful and productive. I got 20 spiders made ^_^ and set up another 1st time show. Hope you all are having a GREAT Thursday!
I'm making vegetarian tacos for dinner...What's for Dinner tonight at your house?
Love you all
^_^
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Happy Birthday, Mickie!!!
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Sad News for Today: ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ We did go out for a bit yesterday. Kyle took me to Lone Star for lunch. It was nice ^_^ His friend, Brian, is working there now ^_^ He and Sharon are friends of my kids, through Matthew.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Happy Day AFTER your Birthday, Susan!!!!
posted by ~ beverly ~ Have a good one, people ^_^
Tuesday, October 05, 2004
Happy Tuesday!
I'm feeling... didn't sleep well... is snoring a justification for smothering someone in their sleep? just kidding, tonight he'll sleep better.
fbs: 164
goals for today: curves, post office, crochet, label finished stuff.
listening to:
The News on NBC10 Thought for the Day: "Laughter is the tranquilizer with no side effects" - Arnold Glasgow
Today I am thankful for: CJ ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Today's Meme: TVTuesday:
1. Do you watch sports on TV? If so, which?
yup... footbal, baseball, NASCAR!!! Had a problem this past Sunday... Eagles and Nascar on at the same time... We flipped back and forth, but Nascar was on more.
2. Is there a sport you'd like to see more (or less) of on TV?
Nascar.
3. What's the most memorable sports moment you've seen on TV?
Nadia and her perfect 10s
~Bonus~ If you could be a star of any sport, what sport would you pick? And why?
I'm not built for sports... sorry ^_^ I'm a bonafide Spectator.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ News for Today: ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Well... I lost again! 5 lbs this time ^_^ bp was 120/60... all around a good visit! He is doubling my arthritis med, because I can take one in the morning and one in the evening, and I get moving a little better with the 2 times a day instead of once.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Happy Birthday,Susan !!!
posted by ~ beverly ~ Have a good one, people ^_^
Monday, October 04, 2004
Happy Monday!!
I'm feeling... glad to be able to go on the computer
fbs: 170
goals for today: relax... post office, curves, dr. appt.
listening to:
"Still Called Today" - SCC Thought for the Day: "Tommy[Thompson] is a good listener, and he's a pretty good actor, too." - GWBush, 8/13/02- Waco Texas
*it appears that the President is confusing the Sec. of the Dept of Health and Human Services with US Senator( and professional actor) Fred Thompson.
Today I am thankful for: The cool, crisp morning air of fall.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Today's Meme: Monday Madness:
Using the letters in the word 'AUTUMN' describe your favorite season.
A chill in the night air
Usually less humid
Totally awesome colors
Unusually more "cuddly"
More darkness hours
Nights are longer! ^_~
Sunday Unconscious Mutterings:
Courage:: Kerry
Stamina:: kids
Leader:: Kerry
Idea:: thought
Rockstar:: Steve Tyler
Dew:: Morning
Guards:: Body
Lenny:: Bruce
Alliance:: Help
Cigarettes::eeewwwwww....YUCKY POO!
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ News for Today: ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Our weekend was filled with fun home stuff. We were going to go to New Hope this weekend, but decided to wait another few weeks, they got flooded out and still not back to normal yet, so ... We pulled up the plants in the garden... next week we are planting "hairy vetch". Sounds like fun, yes?
How was your weekend?
Love you all
^_^
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