OK, I know.  I have been gone a loong time.  A very long time.  Everything is fine.
One thing  I was doing was working 12 hour days helping Caitlin at my end with her products.  I loved every minute of it!

 Here is a video Caitlin sent me this morning.  I love this song, and I can actually sing it very well.   Umm, well I think so.


Raindrops from Nate Pence on Vimeo.

We have a lot of rainbows here... many doubles!

On another note.  I have something I have made,  ready for the shop for some time now.  Maybe I am suffering from some fear?
I do not know except that I am getting really good at procrastination!  Something new to me.

So I need to get a box and find out my shipping prices, then I can list it.  No car till Thursday... unless I get a visitor.

So I will , yes, I will be back this week!  Maybe even later today!!!  

OK, I know.  I have been gone a loong time.  A very long time.  Everything is fine.
One thing  I was doing was working 12 hour days helping Caitlin at my end with her products.  I loved every minute of it!

 Here is a video Caitlin sent me this morning.  I love this song, and I can actually sing it very well.   Umm, well I think so.


Raindrops from Nate Pence on Vimeo.

We have a lot of rainbows here... many doubles!

On another note.  I have something I have made,  ready for the shop for some time now.  Maybe I am suffering from some fear?
I do not know except that I am getting really good at procrastination!  Something new to me.

So I need to get a box and find out my shipping prices, then I can list it.  No car till Thursday... unless I get a visitor.

So I will , yes, I will be back this week!  Maybe even later today!!!  

So very sad...
so very sad today
people can touch your life in ways that you many not even realize.
* each one of us a brilliant star not knowing when we will be gone.


In Memory of Trish




Please stop by Caitlin's

So very sad...
so very sad today
people can touch your life in ways that you many not even realize.
* each one of us a brilliant star not knowing when we will be gone.


In Memory of Trish




Please stop by Caitlin's

Take Me Out Tonight

The New Year has begun with all of us, including Doug, Monica, Caitlin and also James still being down with the cold/flu bug...
not exactly energizing but it is inspiring. Once one is FINALLY well again, we are talking weeks here, a grateful feeling washes
over you and you are ready to get out there and meet 2011.

So I begin 2011 AND the Valentines season (oh, yes there is a Valentine Season) with
a cute video and song that will inspire everyone wherever they are at *(notice the line "dust off...").




Hobbes also enjoyed many naps over Christmas and New Years... I once saw him emerging from the folds of a VERY
fluffy comforter that was on a sofa.
Any talking or movement  I make he interprets as  "she is going to feed me"," she knows I am HUNGRY for the third
time this morning!"  This guy will eat all day if you let him, but I will not let him. Must not let his cute face bother me,
nor his paw as he ever so gently taps my shoulder or arm.
Soo cute is he.

XO,

Mary

Take Me Out Tonight

The New Year has begun with all of us, including Doug, Monica, Caitlin and also James still being down with the cold/flu bug...
not exactly energizing but it is inspiring. Once one is FINALLY well again, we are talking weeks here, a grateful feeling washes
over you and you are ready to get out there and meet 2011.

So I begin 2011 AND the Valentines season (oh, yes there is a Valentine Season) with
a cute video and song that will inspire everyone wherever they are at *(notice the line "dust off...").




Hobbes also enjoyed many naps over Christmas and New Years... I once saw him emerging from the folds of a VERY
fluffy comforter that was on a sofa.
Any talking or movement  I make he interprets as  "she is going to feed me"," she knows I am HUNGRY for the third
time this morning!"  This guy will eat all day if you let him, but I will not let him. Must not let his cute face bother me,
nor his paw as he ever so gently taps my shoulder or arm.
Soo cute is he.

XO,

Mary

"F*R*A*G*I*L*E* ~ must be Italian"! The movie "A Christmas Story" is a
Christmas classic. My favorite line is when the little brother can not move
his arms while in his snow suit. Remember getting ready for the fun in the
snow, all of you northern snow birds? ALL worth it.



One of the most favorite parts of this movie involves an award that the father
is given. {*as seen above*} I have THE best link to getting or giving the very
best quality leg-lamp of all!!! Right here in Illinois, the most courteous and
professional company, Ships everywhere AND family owned. Their site is
FABULOUS! They even have a Leg Lamp cookie cutter!! Have a wonderful
time at their site!
Ho* Ho* Ho!!!

Hugs,
Mary

"F*R*A*G*I*L*E* ~ must be Italian"! The movie "A Christmas Story" is a
Christmas classic. My favorite line is when the little brother can not move
his arms while in his snow suit. Remember getting ready for the fun in the
snow, all of you northern snow birds? ALL worth it.



One of the most favorite parts of this movie involves an award that the father
is given. {*as seen above*} I have THE best link to getting or giving the very
best quality leg-lamp of all!!! Right here in Illinois, the most courteous and
professional company, Ships everywhere AND family owned. Their site is
FABULOUS! They even have a Leg Lamp cookie cutter!! Have a wonderful
time at their site!
Ho* Ho* Ho!!!

Hugs,
Mary

Time is whirling by! Thanksgiving was so lovely... a late evening dinner. We actually went shopping for gifts on Saturday! A first for us. When the kids were little we usually had all of the shopping done by Thanksgiving. It is easy to do when they are little ones. We also never go shopping on THE weekend. This year it was my husbands idea to go out... I can not say where to!!!
Do you have last minute cleaning, decorating, baking... fun busy things on your list? I have just heard the fastest violinist in the world, David Garrett. This guy combines classical with rock and it turns out lovely, energetic... a happy background for a fun and busy time of year. So if you need a little break from all of the wonderful Christmas music, listen ~~~~



I know this is a still shot video but I was going for the composition... to inspire us to get our list of "to do's" done.... it is short so get going!!!

With Kindness,
Mary

Time is whirling by! Thanksgiving was so lovely... a late evening dinner. We actually went shopping for gifts on Saturday! A first for us. When the kids were little we usually had all of the shopping done by Thanksgiving. It is easy to do when they are little ones. We also never go shopping on THE weekend. This year it was my husbands idea to go out... I can not say where to!!!
Do you have last minute cleaning, decorating, baking... fun busy things on your list? I have just heard the fastest violinist in the world, David Garrett. This guy combines classical with rock and it turns out lovely, energetic... a happy background for a fun and busy time of year. So if you need a little break from all of the wonderful Christmas music, listen ~~~~



I know this is a still shot video but I was going for the composition... to inspire us to get our list of "to do's" done.... it is short so get going!!!

With Kindness,
Mary

Roads traveled. I took the road home through downtown Naperville yesterday, after an appointment. As I was approaching one of the High Schools I noticed a sea of Red White And Blue. A beautiful sight of hundreds of Old Glory waving in the afternoon sun.



"First known as Armistice Day in recognition of the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I, the holiday was first proclaimed by President Woodrow Wilson in 1919. In 1938 Congress declared each November 11th a legal holiday and in 1954 replaced "Armistice" with Veterans."

From those first Patriots who helped to form this great country of ours to those who are serving today. And to those who gave their life last week at Fort Hood.
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.... Thank you.

Roads traveled. I took the road home through downtown Naperville yesterday, after an appointment. As I was approaching one of the High Schools I noticed a sea of Red White And Blue. A beautiful sight of hundreds of Old Glory waving in the afternoon sun.



"First known as Armistice Day in recognition of the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I, the holiday was first proclaimed by President Woodrow Wilson in 1919. In 1938 Congress declared each November 11th a legal holiday and in 1954 replaced "Armistice" with Veterans."

From those first Patriots who helped to form this great country of ours to those who are serving today. And to those who gave their life last week at Fort Hood.
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.... Thank you.

"I Remeber"

With Love and Kindness,
Mary

"I Remeber"

With Love and Kindness,
Mary

Thank You

This is a day late, but truly any day is a good day to remember.
Mercy Me... I love this song.



Thank you so for stopping by.
Mary

Thank You

This is a day late, but truly any day is a good day to remember.
Mercy Me... I love this song.



Thank you so for stopping by.
Mary

Kindness, Love ...

This is a petit post on Michael Oher. He is just towards the end of his college career and is in the top contenders for the NFL draft. WHat??? You ask. Football? I know. I will confess that I do not ever "choose" to watch football, nor any other sport now. But given my loved ones that do like to watch various or all sports, hahaha, I may tune in a bit, crocheting could come in handy here :) Back to the real story here: Michael Oher's life story thus far reached me just this past Friday, the day before the NFL draft for 2009. What a life he has already lived in his young age! Just watch this video! Oh, and grab a new box of Kleenex, since you may have used up your previous box on Susan Boyle's moving audition!




I think that for me, knowing more about the players may be key to becoming a sport fan. Oh, and having watched my son play.
How about you? Are you a sports fan? Prefer to watch your children play?...

Hugs,
Mary
Michael Oher

Kindness, Love ...

This is a petit post on Michael Oher. He is just towards the end of his college career and is in the top contenders for the NFL draft. WHat??? You ask. Football? I know. I will confess that I do not ever "choose" to watch football, nor any other sport now. But given my loved ones that do like to watch various or all sports, hahaha, I may tune in a bit, crocheting could come in handy here :) Back to the real story here: Michael Oher's life story thus far reached me just this past Friday, the day before the NFL draft for 2009. What a life he has already lived in his young age! Just watch this video! Oh, and grab a new box of Kleenex, since you may have used up your previous box on Susan Boyle's moving audition!




I think that for me, knowing more about the players may be key to becoming a sport fan. Oh, and having watched my son play.
How about you? Are you a sports fan? Prefer to watch your children play?...

Hugs,
Mary
Michael Oher

Cole`re

Anger has been used a lot lately in the news...It seems that it is a word that could become politically incorrect or at least come to mean something much different than what Webster intended. 
an-ger n.  

1. A feeling of extreme displeasure, hostility, indignation, or exasperation toward someone or something: rage; wrath; ire 
2. Obsolete. Trouble; pain; affliction

The American Heritage Dictionary Of The English Language

However, anger can be used for good, as a motivator; to propel one into Positive action as seen in a new Hallmark Hall of Fame movie, The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler.  (How many wonderful movies and misty eyed commercials have we viewed from Hallmark thru the years!)  Hallmark will air this movie, their 236th presentation, on Sunday, April 19th on CBS.

Irena died last year, May 12, 2008.  She was nominated for the Noble Peace Prize in 2007!

The following is a petit documentary on Irena, for a bit of a background.   Remeber the movie THIS SUNDAY! :)

Cole`re

Anger has been used a lot lately in the news...It seems that it is a word that could become politically incorrect or at least come to mean something much different than what Webster intended. 
an-ger n.  

1. A feeling of extreme displeasure, hostility, indignation, or exasperation toward someone or something: rage; wrath; ire 
2. Obsolete. Trouble; pain; affliction

The American Heritage Dictionary Of The English Language

However, anger can be used for good, as a motivator; to propel one into Positive action as seen in a new Hallmark Hall of Fame movie, The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler.  (How many wonderful movies and misty eyed commercials have we viewed from Hallmark thru the years!)  Hallmark will air this movie, their 236th presentation, on Sunday, April 19th on CBS.

Irena died last year, May 12, 2008.  She was nominated for the Noble Peace Prize in 2007!

The following is a petit documentary on Irena, for a bit of a background.   Remeber the movie THIS SUNDAY! :)