Now before you get real excited that I'm posting a blog, this is merely to wish all my friends a very Merry Christmas! My Christmas programs are over, I have been on vacation, and my stress level is pretty much nil :) So now I'm able to get into the Christmas spirit, which is a good thing as we still have some cleaning and baking to do! And no, Mark B., my name is not Martha! Last week I was able to get my shopping done in Lancaster, Pa, and now the gifts are wrapped and under the tree. Hallelujah! I really will try to post a blog soon, and let you know about the Christmas programs, vacation, etc. But Christmas Eve is hardly the time :) So, before I get to work, just want to tell you how much you all mean to me. Thanks for being a special part of my life! During this extremely busy season, it's so easy to lose sight of what Christmas really means. May the Lord help us to keep our focus on Him..not the gifts, not the food, not anything else. For without Him, there would be no Christmas. Of course, without Christmas, there would have been no Cross, and no Easter. And without the Cross, no redemption for mankind; without the resurrection, no hope. So that makes me extra grateful for the meaning of Christmas!
"Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world: But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth His Son, made of a woman, made under the law, to redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons. And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ." Galations 4:3-7
Love to all, and Merry Christmas!
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Yep, still alive and kickin'
Just a quick note to let you know that I am indeed still in the land of the living, lest you be unduly worried :) I am very aware of how long it's been since I've blogged...but I can't take the time for a big newsy post most days. Plus I need to download some pictures from my camera, and that takes a bit of time as well. So that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it..haha.
Just to let you know about a little of my busyness....our school Christmas program is a little over a week away. So I am staying pretty crazy with stuff that needs to be done. Next week promises to be pretty incredible, so I would very much appreciate your prayers. There are costumes to be steamed, sets to be put up, programs to be written, etc, etc. It feels a little overwhelming, sometimes a lot overwhelming. But I know God is faithful, and He will help us get it all pulled together. Also, my grandmother has been quite sick with bronchitis, which sounds more like pneumonia. On Sunday night, I found her in the floor at 12:30am. My puppy "just happened" to need to go to the bathroom, so I took him downstairs and heard her. Actually, I believe God had a big hand in it, as she would have laid there 6-7 more hours before being found if Snickers hadn't wanted up. We don't know how long she was down, and she has no concept of time. But we took her to the hospital, and they kept her. She just isn't safe to be at home right now, due to her profound weakness and us not being able to watch her 24/7. She will be going to a nursing home tomorrow for rehab. Hopefully this will be a short-term arrangement, and then we can hire night-time help for when she gets to come home. Honestly, I'm not sure how much longer she will be with us. Please remember my family in prayer during this difficult time.
Well, I must go. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Just to let you know about a little of my busyness....our school Christmas program is a little over a week away. So I am staying pretty crazy with stuff that needs to be done. Next week promises to be pretty incredible, so I would very much appreciate your prayers. There are costumes to be steamed, sets to be put up, programs to be written, etc, etc. It feels a little overwhelming, sometimes a lot overwhelming. But I know God is faithful, and He will help us get it all pulled together. Also, my grandmother has been quite sick with bronchitis, which sounds more like pneumonia. On Sunday night, I found her in the floor at 12:30am. My puppy "just happened" to need to go to the bathroom, so I took him downstairs and heard her. Actually, I believe God had a big hand in it, as she would have laid there 6-7 more hours before being found if Snickers hadn't wanted up. We don't know how long she was down, and she has no concept of time. But we took her to the hospital, and they kept her. She just isn't safe to be at home right now, due to her profound weakness and us not being able to watch her 24/7. She will be going to a nursing home tomorrow for rehab. Hopefully this will be a short-term arrangement, and then we can hire night-time help for when she gets to come home. Honestly, I'm not sure how much longer she will be with us. Please remember my family in prayer during this difficult time.
Well, I must go. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Monday, October 27, 2008
October Musings
Ok, people. I am well aware that a blog post is long overdue. Believe me, I have been feeling the pressure! Lol...not that I would ever succumb to any pressure :)Now that we're all finished chuckling, here goes.
As promised, here is a picture of the SWEET rental car I had for one week. I didn't have it long enough to name it, but still, I loved that car! 2008 Dodge Charger, Dark Blue. Oh yeah!
Still, I am glad to have Nellie back, and operational. I hope she stays that way for many years to come! I am a bit discouraged with the gas mileage she gets...right at 17 mpg! C'mon Nellie! Ya gotta do better than that! At least gas prices aren't quite as high as they were.
As some of you know, I celebrated my birthday on October 16th. Thanks for all the well-wishes that I received from many of you. I decided to take a trip to Pennsylvania for my birthday, so I was able to buy my plane ticket with birthday money! I flew out October 15th, and came home October 19th. I had a wonderful trip! It was nice to be away from the routine for awhile, and especially nice to celebrate my special day with special friends. Mark picked me up from the airport, and treated me to supper before taking me to Fred and Elizabeth's home. On Thursday, which was my birthday, Mark took Elizabeth and I to Lancaster County, Pa. First, we went to the Choo-choo Barn in Strasburg, Pa. I absolutely loved it there! I have always been a real fan of doll houses, and miniture stuff, even railroads. So it was a special treat for me. It is a huge room, full of trains that run, homes and business that are lit up, etc. It is so cool! There is even a home that catches fire, and the firemen come and put out the fire. I have truly never seen anything quite like it. We spent a good deal of time there, and you see something different every time you look at it. If you ever get the chance to go, I highly recommend it! We also stopped at a unique shop called The Outhouse. It is full of funny stuff, and we enjoyed our visit there, despite my being squirted in the head with water! The lady at the fudge counter thought she was too funny. Even though she squirted me with water, I did buy some Tiger Butter fudge from her, and it was scrumptious! We then proceeded to the Shady Maple and ate our fill from this delicious Amish Buffet. I got to eat for free since it was my birthday. We then stopped at the Kitchen Kettle Village and did some shopping at these unique shops. I bought some rhubarb jam for my friends and family, and we are really enjoying it! I haven't gotten into the cherry jam yet :) I want to go back around Christmas time and spend more time at these shops. What a fun place! Afterwards, we hit the outlets in Lancaster, and that was fun as well! On the way home, Mark stopped near the Capital building in Harrisburg, and we got some pictures of this beautiful building at night. Here are a few pics from my birthday.
On Friday, Elizabeth and I spent quite a lot of time cleaning her house, as she was hosting extra company that night. They had a Penn View Service at their church, and were responsible for putting up 5 extra people. So we cleaned the house, and the church. PVBI did a really good job, and we enjoyed their fellowship that evening, even though we were tired enough to drop in our tracks :)
On Saturday, Mark picked me up and we went to Gettysburg. Fred and Elizabeth met us there and we spent part of the day together. We spent a good deal of time in an art gallery, where someone(names are withheld to protect the innocent) spent some money on civil war art prints. I have to admit that it was a very good deal, as they were 75% off! I just had to give this individual a hard time, as I know he reads my blog :) We then walked to Friendly's where we enjoyed a very good lunch, topped off with some awesome ice cream! Afterwards, we drove around a bit on the battlefield, and took some pictures on Little Round Top. We visited the new visitor's center, but didn't spend much time there, as all the tickets had been sold for the day to various attractions there. We also went to Boyd's Bears, where Mark bought me a very sweet bear for my birthday. Her name is Mrs. Appleton, and she is completely adorable!
AFter Fred and Elizabeth went home, Mark took me to The Dobbin House in Gettysburg. No, we didn't eat there, but it was a station for the Underground Railroad during the Civil War. There is a little museum there that you can tour for free. That was really neat. I had never been in there before. Then we took in the Gettysburg Outlets, and I was able to find a sweet little outfit for Fred and Elizabeth's baby that is due in December.
On Sunday, I enjoyed attending church with my friends, and listening to Fred preach. I played the organ for the service..didn't want to get rusty on my musical skills while away from home :) After church, Mark and I enjoyed a delicious dinner with Fred and Elizabeth, and then Mark took me back to the airport. I was sad to go, but duty calls. My flights were smooth and unremarkable. The only fly in the ointment was a 3.5 hour layover in Detroit. But I had the newest Karen Kingsbury book, so the time passed pretty quickly. Dad picked me up at the airport in Indianapolis, and we got home a little after 12 midnight.
Last week, it was school/work as normal, but I was so tired I could hardly function at times. I thought maybe it was just from my trip, but then realized yesterday that I had come down with a terrible cold. I have felt miserable for the past couple of days. Not that you care, but still, I need to whine to somebody. My head is stuffy, my nose is runny, my eyes are watery, and my appetite is poor. So there...you've heard my complaints. I'm sitting here blogging in my robe. Unfortunately, I had to answer the door a minute ago in my robe! It was the neighbor boy, selling popcorn. So I bought some and apologized for my appearance. I think I'll curl up with some hot tea here in a bit, and maybe that will help set me to rights. As will the Nyquil that I live on when I'm ill.
Prior to my trip east, my family celebrated my birthday the weekend before. We grilled out( the weather was still nice at that time) and had birthday cake. Here is a picture of me with my nephews and niece. The were a little wound up, and I was tired from working at the hospital all day, but here you go.
Other than getting another year older, I have been staying busy with school. We are full-force into Christmas program stuff already. In fact, the program is 6 weeks from right now! Yikes! So we are busy learning lines and songs, talking about props and costumes, etc. I am also working with both bands on Christmas music, and with the Jr. High/Sr. High Choir. That is a daunting task, let me tell you. Some of the kids can sing really well, and then there's the others. I'm not sure that they're all going to get it, but we're certainly going to make a joyful noise :) May the Lord help me. The chime choir is also preparing their Christmas piece, and it looks to be fairly promising. I have most of my piano students busy with Christmas music as well. I know it seems a bit early, but I like for them to have plenty of songs they can play for the season.
My grandmother who lives with us has been quite ill the last couple of weeks. She has been in and out of the hospital, and required a pacemaker shortly before my trip to Pa. She is home now, but very weak. We have home health care coming in and helping with her bathing and with physical therapy. But we are unable to leave her alone now due to her extreme weakness. She is more often than not unable to get out of a chair unassisted. She does have a lift chair now, so this helps, but not with meals. My uncle Joe sat with her yesterday so that we could all attend church as a family. This week is revival, but I know we are going to have to miss out on part of it, due to not being able to leave her. The therapist feels that she can regain her strength, but we are not real optimistic at this point. If you think about it, please remember my family in prayer at this time. It's very difficult to see her like this, and to realize that she is suffering physically and mentally.
Well, I'm sure there are things I've forgotten to include in this blog. When one blogs only periodically, it is a sure thing to forget something. But I hope I have given you enough to satisfy you, and keep the blog police at bay. So for now, ta ta :)
As promised, here is a picture of the SWEET rental car I had for one week. I didn't have it long enough to name it, but still, I loved that car! 2008 Dodge Charger, Dark Blue. Oh yeah!
Still, I am glad to have Nellie back, and operational. I hope she stays that way for many years to come! I am a bit discouraged with the gas mileage she gets...right at 17 mpg! C'mon Nellie! Ya gotta do better than that! At least gas prices aren't quite as high as they were.
As some of you know, I celebrated my birthday on October 16th. Thanks for all the well-wishes that I received from many of you. I decided to take a trip to Pennsylvania for my birthday, so I was able to buy my plane ticket with birthday money! I flew out October 15th, and came home October 19th. I had a wonderful trip! It was nice to be away from the routine for awhile, and especially nice to celebrate my special day with special friends. Mark picked me up from the airport, and treated me to supper before taking me to Fred and Elizabeth's home. On Thursday, which was my birthday, Mark took Elizabeth and I to Lancaster County, Pa. First, we went to the Choo-choo Barn in Strasburg, Pa. I absolutely loved it there! I have always been a real fan of doll houses, and miniture stuff, even railroads. So it was a special treat for me. It is a huge room, full of trains that run, homes and business that are lit up, etc. It is so cool! There is even a home that catches fire, and the firemen come and put out the fire. I have truly never seen anything quite like it. We spent a good deal of time there, and you see something different every time you look at it. If you ever get the chance to go, I highly recommend it! We also stopped at a unique shop called The Outhouse. It is full of funny stuff, and we enjoyed our visit there, despite my being squirted in the head with water! The lady at the fudge counter thought she was too funny. Even though she squirted me with water, I did buy some Tiger Butter fudge from her, and it was scrumptious! We then proceeded to the Shady Maple and ate our fill from this delicious Amish Buffet. I got to eat for free since it was my birthday. We then stopped at the Kitchen Kettle Village and did some shopping at these unique shops. I bought some rhubarb jam for my friends and family, and we are really enjoying it! I haven't gotten into the cherry jam yet :) I want to go back around Christmas time and spend more time at these shops. What a fun place! Afterwards, we hit the outlets in Lancaster, and that was fun as well! On the way home, Mark stopped near the Capital building in Harrisburg, and we got some pictures of this beautiful building at night. Here are a few pics from my birthday.
On Friday, Elizabeth and I spent quite a lot of time cleaning her house, as she was hosting extra company that night. They had a Penn View Service at their church, and were responsible for putting up 5 extra people. So we cleaned the house, and the church. PVBI did a really good job, and we enjoyed their fellowship that evening, even though we were tired enough to drop in our tracks :)
On Saturday, Mark picked me up and we went to Gettysburg. Fred and Elizabeth met us there and we spent part of the day together. We spent a good deal of time in an art gallery, where someone(names are withheld to protect the innocent) spent some money on civil war art prints. I have to admit that it was a very good deal, as they were 75% off! I just had to give this individual a hard time, as I know he reads my blog :) We then walked to Friendly's where we enjoyed a very good lunch, topped off with some awesome ice cream! Afterwards, we drove around a bit on the battlefield, and took some pictures on Little Round Top. We visited the new visitor's center, but didn't spend much time there, as all the tickets had been sold for the day to various attractions there. We also went to Boyd's Bears, where Mark bought me a very sweet bear for my birthday. Her name is Mrs. Appleton, and she is completely adorable!
AFter Fred and Elizabeth went home, Mark took me to The Dobbin House in Gettysburg. No, we didn't eat there, but it was a station for the Underground Railroad during the Civil War. There is a little museum there that you can tour for free. That was really neat. I had never been in there before. Then we took in the Gettysburg Outlets, and I was able to find a sweet little outfit for Fred and Elizabeth's baby that is due in December.
On Sunday, I enjoyed attending church with my friends, and listening to Fred preach. I played the organ for the service..didn't want to get rusty on my musical skills while away from home :) After church, Mark and I enjoyed a delicious dinner with Fred and Elizabeth, and then Mark took me back to the airport. I was sad to go, but duty calls. My flights were smooth and unremarkable. The only fly in the ointment was a 3.5 hour layover in Detroit. But I had the newest Karen Kingsbury book, so the time passed pretty quickly. Dad picked me up at the airport in Indianapolis, and we got home a little after 12 midnight.
Last week, it was school/work as normal, but I was so tired I could hardly function at times. I thought maybe it was just from my trip, but then realized yesterday that I had come down with a terrible cold. I have felt miserable for the past couple of days. Not that you care, but still, I need to whine to somebody. My head is stuffy, my nose is runny, my eyes are watery, and my appetite is poor. So there...you've heard my complaints. I'm sitting here blogging in my robe. Unfortunately, I had to answer the door a minute ago in my robe! It was the neighbor boy, selling popcorn. So I bought some and apologized for my appearance. I think I'll curl up with some hot tea here in a bit, and maybe that will help set me to rights. As will the Nyquil that I live on when I'm ill.
Prior to my trip east, my family celebrated my birthday the weekend before. We grilled out( the weather was still nice at that time) and had birthday cake. Here is a picture of me with my nephews and niece. The were a little wound up, and I was tired from working at the hospital all day, but here you go.
Other than getting another year older, I have been staying busy with school. We are full-force into Christmas program stuff already. In fact, the program is 6 weeks from right now! Yikes! So we are busy learning lines and songs, talking about props and costumes, etc. I am also working with both bands on Christmas music, and with the Jr. High/Sr. High Choir. That is a daunting task, let me tell you. Some of the kids can sing really well, and then there's the others. I'm not sure that they're all going to get it, but we're certainly going to make a joyful noise :) May the Lord help me. The chime choir is also preparing their Christmas piece, and it looks to be fairly promising. I have most of my piano students busy with Christmas music as well. I know it seems a bit early, but I like for them to have plenty of songs they can play for the season.
My grandmother who lives with us has been quite ill the last couple of weeks. She has been in and out of the hospital, and required a pacemaker shortly before my trip to Pa. She is home now, but very weak. We have home health care coming in and helping with her bathing and with physical therapy. But we are unable to leave her alone now due to her extreme weakness. She is more often than not unable to get out of a chair unassisted. She does have a lift chair now, so this helps, but not with meals. My uncle Joe sat with her yesterday so that we could all attend church as a family. This week is revival, but I know we are going to have to miss out on part of it, due to not being able to leave her. The therapist feels that she can regain her strength, but we are not real optimistic at this point. If you think about it, please remember my family in prayer at this time. It's very difficult to see her like this, and to realize that she is suffering physically and mentally.
Well, I'm sure there are things I've forgotten to include in this blog. When one blogs only periodically, it is a sure thing to forget something. But I hope I have given you enough to satisfy you, and keep the blog police at bay. So for now, ta ta :)
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Ode to Nellie
Well, I have said it before. And I'll say it again. Occasionally there are SOME people that enjoy provoking me to blog. I received an e-mail today that could almost qualify as blackmail...basically forcing me into blogging. Not that there are any listed consequences, but still, it does cause one to pause and wonder. I was going to wait until I had pictures to go with the poem, but I feel the urgency of the e-mail. I will not only post the poem, but I will also post the comments proceeding it.
Here goes...from my good friend, Steve Hight :)
Dear Cindy --
I have written an ode to your little car in the form of a triple limerick. I dare you to post it on your blog. Please note in the Copy window the "great cloud of witnesses" to this request.
Ode to Nellie
There once was a little green Ford.
On a neighborhood mailbox she scored.
Though called an Escape,
She sustained major scrapes --
Cell-phone texting had gotten her gored.
The own'r of the mailbox was nice,
Installed a new post in a trice.
But poor Nellie was sent
To "hospital of dents."
They'd fix her all up for a price.
Dear Nellie must surely feel new.
She's late' had repairs, not a few.
We hope she feels good
And hums 'neath her hood
So her owner won't be in a stew.
There you have it, folks. And I had to laugh! What a great little poem! Would that I were so talented. So yes, Nellie is home, and looking great! I must post a picture of her soon, as well as a picture of the rental car I had for a week. What? A rental car? You bet! It was an '08 Dodge Charger, metallic navy blue. Sweet car! It was an upgrade from the compact that my insurance would pay for, but Enterprise only had that car when I needed help! So what a fun week I've had driving that sporty car :) I kind of hated to return it, to be honest. But I'm also glad to have Nellie home. And I didn't have the rental long enough to name it, so that's probably a good thing.
Gotta run...thanks as always, for reading!
Here goes...from my good friend, Steve Hight :)
Dear Cindy --
I have written an ode to your little car in the form of a triple limerick. I dare you to post it on your blog. Please note in the Copy window the "great cloud of witnesses" to this request.
Ode to Nellie
There once was a little green Ford.
On a neighborhood mailbox she scored.
Though called an Escape,
She sustained major scrapes --
Cell-phone texting had gotten her gored.
The own'r of the mailbox was nice,
Installed a new post in a trice.
But poor Nellie was sent
To "hospital of dents."
They'd fix her all up for a price.
Dear Nellie must surely feel new.
She's late' had repairs, not a few.
We hope she feels good
And hums 'neath her hood
So her owner won't be in a stew.
There you have it, folks. And I had to laugh! What a great little poem! Would that I were so talented. So yes, Nellie is home, and looking great! I must post a picture of her soon, as well as a picture of the rental car I had for a week. What? A rental car? You bet! It was an '08 Dodge Charger, metallic navy blue. Sweet car! It was an upgrade from the compact that my insurance would pay for, but Enterprise only had that car when I needed help! So what a fun week I've had driving that sporty car :) I kind of hated to return it, to be honest. But I'm also glad to have Nellie home. And I didn't have the rental long enough to name it, so that's probably a good thing.
Gotta run...thanks as always, for reading!
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
A Day of Stupidness...if that's a word!
Ok. You all know that I'm really a blond in a red-head's body, right? Well, if you didn't know that, I proved it yesterday. My day got off to a great start. I spent 60 minutes on the treadmill, which is my routine on the days I don't go to Curves. I was going to be at school on time, and my morning had been nice. About 2 blocks away from my house, I was texting a friend about a business related matter. I have always done quite well texting and driving, as I glance up/down frequently. But my road is hilly, and I was spacier than usual. I looked up just in time to see that I was going to mow down the neighbor's mailbox. I swerved, but there was nothing I could do. Unfortunately for Nellie, said mailbox was attached to a big woooden post. You can imagine that the outcome was not good! My passenger mirror is gone, there is a good-sized hole/gash where the antenna used to be. There are multiple dents and scratches, including the passenger window. My insurance company just called and the damages are estimated at a little over $2400. I just have a $500 deductible, which I will owe. But they will cover everything else, including the mailbox. However, the neighbor was so sweet about it. He has already fixed the box/post, and will not let me give him anything. He said if I wanted to do something to make a donation to the Volunteer Fire Dept, of which he is a member. So I plan on doing that. I wish I could tell you that I have learned my lesson about driving and texting, but I confess I texted again later that morning. But I am slowing it down, and I may stop texting while driving altogether. It is an expensive lesson to learn.
Other than my being stupid, school is going well. Beginning band is off to a good start, and I am actually enjoying it somewhat. I have ordered our Christmas program stuff, and hope to be able to start on it next week. So that's what is happening here. BTW, Indiana had a horrendous storm on Sunday, set off by Ike. We had 70-80 mile winds, and it was really nasty, looked like we could have tornados. Well, our house didn't sustain any damages, unless you count the fact that it blew the power pack on Dad's computer monitor. It was going to cost almost as much to fix it as to get a new monitor, so he picked the new monitor. Anyway, we were without power for several hours on Sunday, and ended up with David's family here for the night. They had PBJ's for lunch on Sunday, and didn't think they wanted another cold meal Sunday night. So our power was back on by then, so they came over and we had waffles, turkey bacon, eggs, and sausage. It was yummy!!! Which leads me to remember that I am hungry. So am going to close this little epistle early :)
Other than my being stupid, school is going well. Beginning band is off to a good start, and I am actually enjoying it somewhat. I have ordered our Christmas program stuff, and hope to be able to start on it next week. So that's what is happening here. BTW, Indiana had a horrendous storm on Sunday, set off by Ike. We had 70-80 mile winds, and it was really nasty, looked like we could have tornados. Well, our house didn't sustain any damages, unless you count the fact that it blew the power pack on Dad's computer monitor. It was going to cost almost as much to fix it as to get a new monitor, so he picked the new monitor. Anyway, we were without power for several hours on Sunday, and ended up with David's family here for the night. They had PBJ's for lunch on Sunday, and didn't think they wanted another cold meal Sunday night. So our power was back on by then, so they came over and we had waffles, turkey bacon, eggs, and sausage. It was yummy!!! Which leads me to remember that I am hungry. So am going to close this little epistle early :)
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Perplexed..
While driving through Bloomington this evening on an errand for the school, I passed a seedy nightclub that is known for adult entertainment. Their sign read as follows: "Wanted-more nice girls." Huh?!? Nice girls? Did they really mean nice girls as in ladies? Nah...probably not. Just thought it was weird enough to share. Says something about our society, I'm thinkin'.
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Sharing an Indiana Sunset
Hi! I know it's shocking for me to post twice in one week, but sometimes I enjoy shocking people:) Just don't get too used to it! This will be short...at least I think it will be. One never knows for sure...
I went shopping in Bloomington this afternoon for dog food and music books. Quite a combo huh? I had to visit 3 different music stores to get all the books I needed for band and piano...whew! But everyone was very nice, and I ended up getting one book free for the school. They had forgotten to put 4 books on my invoice, so I called them and went back. They had redone the receipt, but only added 3 more books. When I called it to their attention, they said it was their mistake and wouldn't let me pay for it! So a small price break for SCCA...plus I got them set up for tax exempt status at that particular store. That will be a big help, as it's my favorite place to go for brass and wind instrument needs.
After a good dinner at the Outback Steak house with my parents, I did a couple more errands, and returned home to a beautiful sunset.
To be very honest, seeing a sunset like this one makes me feel wistful. It makes me wish "Mr. Right" were around to enjoy it with. But alas, no one was around to enjoy it with me, save my parents and Snickers.
So there wasn't anyone around to hold my hand, give me a hug, or whisper "sweet-nothings" in my ear, but I did get a li'l puppy-kiss on the chin from the world's sweetest little Yorkie! So that was of some comfort :) It's tempting to fall into the doldrums, but Snickers tries to cheer me up when he senses I am sad. And he does a pretty good job of it too!
So that's that. Nothing profound tonight. Just wanted to share a southern Indiana sunset with ya. Hope you enjoyed it!
I went shopping in Bloomington this afternoon for dog food and music books. Quite a combo huh? I had to visit 3 different music stores to get all the books I needed for band and piano...whew! But everyone was very nice, and I ended up getting one book free for the school. They had forgotten to put 4 books on my invoice, so I called them and went back. They had redone the receipt, but only added 3 more books. When I called it to their attention, they said it was their mistake and wouldn't let me pay for it! So a small price break for SCCA...plus I got them set up for tax exempt status at that particular store. That will be a big help, as it's my favorite place to go for brass and wind instrument needs.
After a good dinner at the Outback Steak house with my parents, I did a couple more errands, and returned home to a beautiful sunset.
To be very honest, seeing a sunset like this one makes me feel wistful. It makes me wish "Mr. Right" were around to enjoy it with. But alas, no one was around to enjoy it with me, save my parents and Snickers.
So there wasn't anyone around to hold my hand, give me a hug, or whisper "sweet-nothings" in my ear, but I did get a li'l puppy-kiss on the chin from the world's sweetest little Yorkie! So that was of some comfort :) It's tempting to fall into the doldrums, but Snickers tries to cheer me up when he senses I am sad. And he does a pretty good job of it too!
So that's that. Nothing profound tonight. Just wanted to share a southern Indiana sunset with ya. Hope you enjoyed it!
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