Let's just say that I'm not a fan of this holiday. I really should work in a flower shop because I don't give a rip about having the day off!! Actually, I did work in a flower shop a couple years at V-Day and I loved it!!! There's something about stripping thousands of roses of their thorns that made it all better for me.
Anyway, I don't want to sound like I've had a bad experience here, so I'll just say this. Having nephews and nieces make Valentine's Day have a whole new meaning for me. It doesn't have to be a day about a "couple". It should be a day to think of all the one's we love. Whether it's family, friends, or a sweetheart.
Those kids mean the world to me and I can't wait to see them all this weekend!! Sis#2 is coming over with her little herd. It will be the first time she gets to see Ruby. Ruby and her parents are coming over tonight so they can all meet up. As much as Woody and Buzz love their brother Snort, I think they'll be crazy about Ruby. There's just something about a little redheaded baby girl that's special. Well, special to me anyway!!!
So, have a lovely Valentine's Day everyone. I mean it, really I do!!!!
Friday, February 12, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
A Night with Friends
Apparantly I'm not just a Jane Austen junkie. Last evening I went over to my friends house for supper. These would be the same friends I went to Colorado with for my birthday last fall. The whole clan was there, which is a lot of them.
We had some yummy enchiladas. We had a chocolate/cherry dessert that was unbelievably tasty!
And then we searched Netflix for something to watch. They had told me about this BBC series called "North and South" they'd watched a few months ago. Course, I had a flash of the miniseries "The North and the South" with the wicked "Virgilia" which debuted when I was in jr. high or maybe high school. That one isn't so family friendly. We finally settled on the BBC version. 4 hours later we had finished the whole thing. I Loved it!!!!!!!
It was full of heartbreak and sadness, but still had a sense of hope that all would be ok. The lead character, Miss Margaret Hale, was a very kind but strong minded woman who we could all take a lesson or two from on how to behave. At least in my opinion.
I recommend it to all of you!
And thank you so much for the great evening, Friends!!!
We had some yummy enchiladas. We had a chocolate/cherry dessert that was unbelievably tasty!
And then we searched Netflix for something to watch. They had told me about this BBC series called "North and South" they'd watched a few months ago. Course, I had a flash of the miniseries "The North and the South" with the wicked "Virgilia" which debuted when I was in jr. high or maybe high school. That one isn't so family friendly. We finally settled on the BBC version. 4 hours later we had finished the whole thing. I Loved it!!!!!!!
It was full of heartbreak and sadness, but still had a sense of hope that all would be ok. The lead character, Miss Margaret Hale, was a very kind but strong minded woman who we could all take a lesson or two from on how to behave. At least in my opinion.
I recommend it to all of you!
And thank you so much for the great evening, Friends!!!
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Jane Austen Addict!
I know that most of you know this, but I'm a bit of a Jane Austen freak. Not that I've read all the books, because I've only read 2. How sad is that??? But I love the movies. I can't get enough! Every time there's a new version of "Emma" or "Sense and Sensibility" I have to see it.
One would never think this of me if they saw me in my everyday life. You know, the mud boots, stocking cap, bandanna on my face look I'm always sporting this time of year.
I think it has something to do with the fascination of the plight of women at the time in England. Actually, I'm always shocked by the treatment of women in the past. I guess it's not really the treatment but the sheer lack of rights at all. I'm talking if you were a poor chick, like me, you were slap outta luck unless you found a wealthy husband!!! What's up with that???
And when I stop and think that things have changed a lot in the last 150 or so years, they really haven't. Let's face facts girls, it's a man's world! I really don't mind this as much as all of you think I do. And I'm afraid that we've done it to ourselves. Well, not necessarily "we" who are reading this, but our gender as a whole. The "liberated women" of our world haven't really helped our plight.
Do I think we should get the same pay as a man? Only if we can do the same job.
Do I think we should have the opportunity to try to do the same job? Absolutely!
Are there jobs women shouldn't try to do? Definitely!
Should women get taken advantage of when we go to a mechanic to get the truck worked on? NEVER!
Wow, where did all that come from??????
I think Miss Jane Austen would feel the same way if she were here today! Don't you?
One would never think this of me if they saw me in my everyday life. You know, the mud boots, stocking cap, bandanna on my face look I'm always sporting this time of year.
I think it has something to do with the fascination of the plight of women at the time in England. Actually, I'm always shocked by the treatment of women in the past. I guess it's not really the treatment but the sheer lack of rights at all. I'm talking if you were a poor chick, like me, you were slap outta luck unless you found a wealthy husband!!! What's up with that???
And when I stop and think that things have changed a lot in the last 150 or so years, they really haven't. Let's face facts girls, it's a man's world! I really don't mind this as much as all of you think I do. And I'm afraid that we've done it to ourselves. Well, not necessarily "we" who are reading this, but our gender as a whole. The "liberated women" of our world haven't really helped our plight.
Do I think we should get the same pay as a man? Only if we can do the same job.
Do I think we should have the opportunity to try to do the same job? Absolutely!
Are there jobs women shouldn't try to do? Definitely!
Should women get taken advantage of when we go to a mechanic to get the truck worked on? NEVER!
Wow, where did all that come from??????
I think Miss Jane Austen would feel the same way if she were here today! Don't you?
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Slick Mud
Did you know there are different types of mud? I don't know if this happens with all mud, but our red dirt around here has a personality all it's own!
We've had so much rain and snow here in the last couple months I'm not sure when we'll dry out. Thankfully, some smart person invented tall mud boots and 4 wheel drive pick-ups! When we were growing up we didn't have a 4 wheel drive's. Now we won't buy a truck without it. We spent plenty of time digging out in the old days. Sis #2 and I got so tired of getting in trouble for getting stuck we wouldn't get dad to come pull us out with the tractor unless it was absolutely a last resort. So, we got pretty good at getting around in the mud. I'm saying all this so you'll believe me when I tell you there are different stages in the drying out process.
First, when it's just finished raining or snow is first melting there's the "slick" stage. And I'm talking you think you've just stepped on ice slick! If you catch a rut or have to go down a little hill it could be a painful experience. Also, this is when there's the most "splashing" going on. When there's some horses trotting up close to get some hay it's gonna get messy!
Second, once the sun's out and it's trying to dry there's the "sticky" stage. This would be the time when strong legs are what a girl wants. I've been stuck more than once. I've had my boot come off more than once. Neither is good. You never want to be stuck with hungry horses around you and you've got an armload of hay.
I realize this isn't a scientific. It's just an observation from a girl who's been in the mud a little bit in her lifetime.
We were just getting past the completely sticky stage today until it starting drizzling this afternoon. We wound up back to slick in no time.
Maybe by July we'll dry out! Meanwhile, I'll keep my mud boots handy and my truck fueled up!!!
We've had so much rain and snow here in the last couple months I'm not sure when we'll dry out. Thankfully, some smart person invented tall mud boots and 4 wheel drive pick-ups! When we were growing up we didn't have a 4 wheel drive's. Now we won't buy a truck without it. We spent plenty of time digging out in the old days. Sis #2 and I got so tired of getting in trouble for getting stuck we wouldn't get dad to come pull us out with the tractor unless it was absolutely a last resort. So, we got pretty good at getting around in the mud. I'm saying all this so you'll believe me when I tell you there are different stages in the drying out process.
First, when it's just finished raining or snow is first melting there's the "slick" stage. And I'm talking you think you've just stepped on ice slick! If you catch a rut or have to go down a little hill it could be a painful experience. Also, this is when there's the most "splashing" going on. When there's some horses trotting up close to get some hay it's gonna get messy!
Second, once the sun's out and it's trying to dry there's the "sticky" stage. This would be the time when strong legs are what a girl wants. I've been stuck more than once. I've had my boot come off more than once. Neither is good. You never want to be stuck with hungry horses around you and you've got an armload of hay.
I realize this isn't a scientific. It's just an observation from a girl who's been in the mud a little bit in her lifetime.
We were just getting past the completely sticky stage today until it starting drizzling this afternoon. We wound up back to slick in no time.
Maybe by July we'll dry out! Meanwhile, I'll keep my mud boots handy and my truck fueled up!!!
Monday, February 1, 2010
Snow Days with Hoss
I spent the last 4 days with Hoss. I went and picked him up in town on Thursday when we knew the weather was getting bad. He gets way restless and it would be easier on Sis#3 with only 2 restless kids instead of 3.
He was so excited that he was coming out. We ate pizza, played Go Fish, did homework, and played in the snow some. He has this fascination with icicles. That's probably just a kid thing, but I haven't been one in so long I don't remember(right, Sage?).
Hoss is very much like me in that he's the oldest and kinda bossy. However, when we were walking up to Mamaw and Papa's house this morning I had a little flashback from 30 years ago when we'd be running down the driveway while the bus driver was honking and sis#3 would be lolligagging. Hoss was way, way behind me kicking the snow. I had to holler at him to hurry it up I was running late for work. He finally started moving.
My uncle said he remembers one Sunday morning he happened to be riding into worship services with us. All was in the truck except sis#3. She finally comes out of the house and as she's walking by she leans over and smells the Lavender blossoms. He says we all freaked out. I don't remember this at all. Probably because it happened so much I couldn't keep it all in my memory bank.
Now I can see that it's one things that makes her so special. Sis #3 can turn something plain into something beautiful in no time. Whether it's decorating cakes or flower arranging or supper, it's always gonna be great!
Anyway, Hoss went home today. I think this will be one of those special things we talk about when he's grown and I'm really, really old!!!!
He was so excited that he was coming out. We ate pizza, played Go Fish, did homework, and played in the snow some. He has this fascination with icicles. That's probably just a kid thing, but I haven't been one in so long I don't remember(right, Sage?).
Hoss is very much like me in that he's the oldest and kinda bossy. However, when we were walking up to Mamaw and Papa's house this morning I had a little flashback from 30 years ago when we'd be running down the driveway while the bus driver was honking and sis#3 would be lolligagging. Hoss was way, way behind me kicking the snow. I had to holler at him to hurry it up I was running late for work. He finally started moving.
My uncle said he remembers one Sunday morning he happened to be riding into worship services with us. All was in the truck except sis#3. She finally comes out of the house and as she's walking by she leans over and smells the Lavender blossoms. He says we all freaked out. I don't remember this at all. Probably because it happened so much I couldn't keep it all in my memory bank.
Now I can see that it's one things that makes her so special. Sis #3 can turn something plain into something beautiful in no time. Whether it's decorating cakes or flower arranging or supper, it's always gonna be great!
Anyway, Hoss went home today. I think this will be one of those special things we talk about when he's grown and I'm really, really old!!!!
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Sore legs!
Yesterday I had a crazy idea. I'm not sure what came over me, but I thought I'd take a trip down to the mailbox and get all the mail. It had been 2 days since anyone had been down there and I thought there might be something good. By this time there was probably 4-6 inches of snow on top of some ice. A couple times I got a little to much on the edge of one of the ruts in the road and about lost it. Let's just say it probably would've been good watching for someone who loves "America's Funniest Home Videos!"
By the time I got back up to the top with my armload of mail my legs were burning! I had a small little flashback to our trek up the mountain back in September. And then I realized I could still breath so it wasn't anything like our trek up the mountain in September.
About the time I got up from the mail run Dad was already out doing chores. We had to haul hay down to the steers and then go down to feed at the south barn. By the time we got done I wasn't sure if I would be able to eat supper I was so tired. HA! I'm never too tired to eat!
When I got up this morning I felt the effects of my snow walking yesterday. It wasn't too bad except my calves, for whatever reason, are the most sore. Maybe it was the mud boots, or maybe it was because I had my coveralls tucked down inside and it was a wee bit tight. Anyway, ever so often I'm reminded of how I should be walking in the snow all the time and I'd be in WAY better shape!!
I finally got my apple cobbler fix this afternoon. I think it might be one of the best I've ever made. Not that I'm trying to brag on my cooking, but it was pretty stinkin' tasty!!!
Good thing I've been burning some calories the last few days!!!!!!!!!!!
By the time I got back up to the top with my armload of mail my legs were burning! I had a small little flashback to our trek up the mountain back in September. And then I realized I could still breath so it wasn't anything like our trek up the mountain in September.
About the time I got up from the mail run Dad was already out doing chores. We had to haul hay down to the steers and then go down to feed at the south barn. By the time we got done I wasn't sure if I would be able to eat supper I was so tired. HA! I'm never too tired to eat!
When I got up this morning I felt the effects of my snow walking yesterday. It wasn't too bad except my calves, for whatever reason, are the most sore. Maybe it was the mud boots, or maybe it was because I had my coveralls tucked down inside and it was a wee bit tight. Anyway, ever so often I'm reminded of how I should be walking in the snow all the time and I'd be in WAY better shape!!
I finally got my apple cobbler fix this afternoon. I think it might be one of the best I've ever made. Not that I'm trying to brag on my cooking, but it was pretty stinkin' tasty!!!
Good thing I've been burning some calories the last few days!!!!!!!!!!!
Friday, January 29, 2010
Winter Wonderland
Well, it's here. The weather guys have been talking about this storm for a week. Thankfully, here it hasn't gotten as bad as they first thought. I think there's about 1/2" of ice on the trees. The snow's been coming down since last night around 10 and it's not suppose to quit til after dark. We'll see how much we get!
I'm always amazed at how quiet snow makes the world. Maybe it works as a buffer. Maybe it's just because nobody is out and about. I love that part.
Doing chores around here takes twice as long as usual, but that's just part of the deal. The ice on the tanks and pond this morning was about 2 inches thick, but it was kinda a slushy ice. Does that make sense? It wasn't too tough to break.
It's almost time to go out again and get everything fed. I think I'll go have another chocolate chip cookie!!
I'm always amazed at how quiet snow makes the world. Maybe it works as a buffer. Maybe it's just because nobody is out and about. I love that part.
Doing chores around here takes twice as long as usual, but that's just part of the deal. The ice on the tanks and pond this morning was about 2 inches thick, but it was kinda a slushy ice. Does that make sense? It wasn't too tough to break.
It's almost time to go out again and get everything fed. I think I'll go have another chocolate chip cookie!!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)