Showing posts with label Easter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Easter. Show all posts
Sunday, April 08, 2012
Monday, April 25, 2011
Weekend Weather, Woes and WingDings
A daughter may outgrow your lap, but she will never outgrow your heart. ~Author Unknown
So ... we had an eventful weekend (there is an ancient curse: "May you live in interesting times." ... someone must have chanted that over us).
It snowed here on Saturday. SNOWED. A lot. We got a couple inches accumulation through the day. But then, nearing evening, it warmed and turned to rain. But morning, the snow was gone and it was WARM. Really warm. Warm enough to open the house. We had a good 20 degree change in the temps. Spring in New England is so weird...
Friday, DH went to play hockey like always -- I've always wished him well by telling him not to do all the things he's done before: "Have fun. Don't take a skate blade to the face or a puck anywhere." He has a scar on his chin from a blade slice that required 6 stitches and took a puck in the ankle about six months ago -- which doesn't sound THAT bad until you realize that a solid, hard object traveling upwards of 60+ MPH hit him. He could barely walk for a week and didn't play hockey for almost a month. Now I have something else to add...
Friday night, I went to bed (he plays until the wee hours occasionally) and fell asleep. Next thing I know, the bedroom door opens. I sit up, see no one. Then I hear DH's voice, "Don't we have crutches?" I adjust my gaze downward and there he is on the floor.
Seems he'd been skating full speed down the ice, was approaching the boards and went to do a "hockey stop" -- where you cock your skates to the side a bit. He's done it fine thousands of times, but for whatever reason, this time his feet went out from under him and he slammed, foot-first, into the boards. Going ... what? 30 MPH? More?
:::shakes head:::
Yes, he drove himself home. Yes, he crawled up the stairs. No, he hasn't gone to the doctor (and he's too big for me to force). We *think* it's badly sprained. He can walk on it ... sort of. He can move it up and down, but not side-to-side and wiggle his toes. It's badly swollen, but not bruised (except for lines of bruising down the base of his foot... I wonder if that's from his skate?).
Made for a fun, fun weekend.
DD turned twelve on Sunday -- I told her the whole world was celebrating her birthday. *G*
Except for having a grouchy, injured father around she had a good time. I got her two model horses, and she also got a Michaels GC, some clothes, a watch, notecards with a seal and sealing wax (she LOVED this!) and, of course, some cold, hard cash.
We went to the in-laws for Easter and she got to play with her cousins, which she LOVED. All in all, a good day for her.
I can't believe she's TWELVE.
And, as proof that spring is finally here:
Yes, I painted my toenails. *G*
How was your weekend?
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Peeps are just nasty ... :::shudders::: ... but this quiz is pretty close to right.
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So ... we had an eventful weekend (there is an ancient curse: "May you live in interesting times." ... someone must have chanted that over us).
It snowed here on Saturday. SNOWED. A lot. We got a couple inches accumulation through the day. But then, nearing evening, it warmed and turned to rain. But morning, the snow was gone and it was WARM. Really warm. Warm enough to open the house. We had a good 20 degree change in the temps. Spring in New England is so weird...
Friday, DH went to play hockey like always -- I've always wished him well by telling him not to do all the things he's done before: "Have fun. Don't take a skate blade to the face or a puck anywhere." He has a scar on his chin from a blade slice that required 6 stitches and took a puck in the ankle about six months ago -- which doesn't sound THAT bad until you realize that a solid, hard object traveling upwards of 60+ MPH hit him. He could barely walk for a week and didn't play hockey for almost a month. Now I have something else to add...
Friday night, I went to bed (he plays until the wee hours occasionally) and fell asleep. Next thing I know, the bedroom door opens. I sit up, see no one. Then I hear DH's voice, "Don't we have crutches?" I adjust my gaze downward and there he is on the floor.
Seems he'd been skating full speed down the ice, was approaching the boards and went to do a "hockey stop" -- where you cock your skates to the side a bit. He's done it fine thousands of times, but for whatever reason, this time his feet went out from under him and he slammed, foot-first, into the boards. Going ... what? 30 MPH? More?
:::shakes head:::
Yes, he drove himself home. Yes, he crawled up the stairs. No, he hasn't gone to the doctor (and he's too big for me to force). We *think* it's badly sprained. He can walk on it ... sort of. He can move it up and down, but not side-to-side and wiggle his toes. It's badly swollen, but not bruised (except for lines of bruising down the base of his foot... I wonder if that's from his skate?).
Made for a fun, fun weekend.
DD turned twelve on Sunday -- I told her the whole world was celebrating her birthday. *G*
Except for having a grouchy, injured father around she had a good time. I got her two model horses, and she also got a Michaels GC, some clothes, a watch, notecards with a seal and sealing wax (she LOVED this!) and, of course, some cold, hard cash.
We went to the in-laws for Easter and she got to play with her cousins, which she LOVED. All in all, a good day for her.
I can't believe she's TWELVE.
And, as proof that spring is finally here:
Yes, I painted my toenails. *G*
How was your weekend?
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You Are a Green Peep |
 You have a restless spirit, and it keeps you curious about the world. Everything is up in the air for you. You just go where the wind takes you. You see things how they are, and luckily, things are pretty great. You are an optimistic realist. You need to understand what's going on with someone before you can truly empathize with them. |
Peeps are just nasty ... :::shudders::: ... but this quiz is pretty close to right.
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Monday, April 05, 2010
Small Signs of Spring
Earth laughs in flowers. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Hamatreya"
Easter was nice yesterday. I ate too much and stood too much (at the in-laws ... I don't think I ever sat down). I was completely exhausted when I got home and just barely forced myself to stay awake until 8:30, at which time I collapsed into something resembling a coma.
I feel better this morning.
We've been having this amazing weather, which is apparently going to last a few more days, and everything is growing (which alternately thrills and dismays me -- I LOVE the green growing things, but am worried that our upcoming frosts will kill things that wouldn't normally be above ground yet).
I have a few blooms brightening up the yard, with the promise of many, many more to come.
The Creeping Phlox is just beginning to bloom:
The few clumps of grape hyacinth that the voles and chipmunks missed:
The crocus (almost gone by, but still lovely):
And the daffodils which are only just starting (I can't wait to see the pink ones I planted last fall -- they seem to be a little behind the others):
I'm already seeing bunches of plants I'll need to either find new homes for (anyone in S. NH need rhubarb, chamomile, bachelor buttons, echinacea, creeping phlox or dragons blood seedum?) and can't wait until I can really get out there and get my hands in the dirt.
Speaking of which, my broccoli and cabbage seeds are all up and quite big and I have one cucumber up so far, with the anticipation that the rest of them as well as the squash seed I planted will be following soon.
Yay!
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About 75% right....
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Easter was nice yesterday. I ate too much and stood too much (at the in-laws ... I don't think I ever sat down). I was completely exhausted when I got home and just barely forced myself to stay awake until 8:30, at which time I collapsed into something resembling a coma.
I feel better this morning.
We've been having this amazing weather, which is apparently going to last a few more days, and everything is growing (which alternately thrills and dismays me -- I LOVE the green growing things, but am worried that our upcoming frosts will kill things that wouldn't normally be above ground yet).
I have a few blooms brightening up the yard, with the promise of many, many more to come.
The Creeping Phlox is just beginning to bloom:
The few clumps of grape hyacinth that the voles and chipmunks missed:
The crocus (almost gone by, but still lovely):
And the daffodils which are only just starting (I can't wait to see the pink ones I planted last fall -- they seem to be a little behind the others):
I'm already seeing bunches of plants I'll need to either find new homes for (anyone in S. NH need rhubarb, chamomile, bachelor buttons, echinacea, creeping phlox or dragons blood seedum?) and can't wait until I can really get out there and get my hands in the dirt.
Speaking of which, my broccoli and cabbage seeds are all up and quite big and I have one cucumber up so far, with the anticipation that the rest of them as well as the squash seed I planted will be following soon.
Yay!
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You're Happy Cute |
 People find you cute because you truly shine from within. You are an optimistic and cheerful person. You have a lot of positive energy, and you're rarely stuck in a rut. You are also very creative. At times, you have so much energy that you can become a bit high strung or anxious. It's hard to channel all of your drive. You sometimes take on too much and get overwhelmed, but even when your life is chaotic, you have a sense of humor about it. |
About 75% right....
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Sunday, April 04, 2010
Monday, April 13, 2009
Favorite Reads
There are books so alive that you're always afraid that while you weren't reading, the book has gone and changed, has shifted like a river; while you went on living, it went on living too, and like a river moved on and moved away. No one has stepped twice into the same river. But did anyone ever step twice into the same book? ~Marina Tsvetaeva
How was your Easter? Mine was good -- quiet, but good. I ate too much, of course. DD had malted milk balls and Reeces peanut butter eggs in her basket that she shared. My weaknesses... do you think the Easter Bunny knew that? *G*
I started re-reading "Watchers" by Dean Koontz last night. It's an old book -- original copyright is 1987 -- and there are lots of technical things that are outdated, but the story holds up. It's one of my favorite Koontz books, and I'm very much enjoying the read once again.
Aside from a few Koontz books, I also enjoy "The Stand" by Stephen King. And the Valdemar Series by Mercedes Lackey. The first book I read was "By the Sword" and it completely sucked me in.
What's your favorite book to read outside the romance genre?
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Some yes, some no....
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How was your Easter? Mine was good -- quiet, but good. I ate too much, of course. DD had malted milk balls and Reeces peanut butter eggs in her basket that she shared. My weaknesses... do you think the Easter Bunny knew that? *G*
I started re-reading "Watchers" by Dean Koontz last night. It's an old book -- original copyright is 1987 -- and there are lots of technical things that are outdated, but the story holds up. It's one of my favorite Koontz books, and I'm very much enjoying the read once again.
Aside from a few Koontz books, I also enjoy "The Stand" by Stephen King. And the Valdemar Series by Mercedes Lackey. The first book I read was "By the Sword" and it completely sucked me in.
What's your favorite book to read outside the romance genre?
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You Are a Lynx |
 You are a quiet observer of the world around you. Your wisdom comes from listening carefully. You've always been extra sensitive and aware. And it's made it difficult for you to fit in. You see past people's outward personas. You are able to penetrate a stranger's soul. What you've learned about people is both beautiful and ugly. And you keep these secrets to yourself. |
Some yes, some no....
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Sunday, April 12, 2009
Happy Easter!
See the land, her Easter keeping,
Rises as her Maker rose.
Seeds, so long in darkness sleeping,
Burst at last from winter snows.
Earth with heaven above rejoices... ~Charles Kingsley
Monday, March 24, 2008
Monday...and the Sun Is Shining!
The first day of spring is one thing, and the first spring day is another. The difference between them is sometimes as great as a month. ~Henry Van Dyke
Had a quiet weekend. I couldn't leave Dakota for too long on Easter (due to her ongoing tummy troubles) so DH took DD to the in-laws without me, and I had lots of time alone. It was wonderful. The weather was decent, too, about 38 degrees and sunny, with just a little bit of a breeze, so I took the dog for a long, long walk. I love being able to do that. So does she :-)
I did work on my possible HQ American (HQA--pronounced hawk-wah, lol--from now until I think of a fun title) a bit. I almost finished my heroine's character interview (I'd forgotten how long it is), and got partway through my hero's (I really like him... he's awfully sweet) and brainstormed seven possible scenes. I'm itching to write the first kiss scene, but I'm holding off until the beginning of April...but it's TOUGH because I really like the scenario. I still need to finish the hero's interview and write a few nonsensical scenes to get to know them better (I like to write everyday scenes: washing dishes, taking a shower, doing laundry...stuff I probably wouldn't use in the actual book). I also need to decide if it's going to be mostly serious, or leaning toward funny. I think this one needs a more serious bent (though I can't be completely straight-faced) because my heroine has a lot of wounds she needs healed.
I may still work on a shorter piece, just to have something I can submit sooner, but I'll decide on that once I start working on the HQA.
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I know spring must finally be here, because the chipmunk who lives in our rockwall out back paid me a visit yesterday. We fed him last year, and usually around the same time, and if we missed a day he'd come to the sliding glass door and put his little paw up as if asking, "Please, ma'am, may I have some more?"
Anyway, he didn't stop to say hello today, but did wander across the back deck en route to the bird feeders. It was the first chippie I'd seen since fall. The squirrels are out and about during the winter, but the 'munks seem to sleep straight through.
Now, I have to figure out when I need to put the Black Swallowtail pupas (from last fall, remember?) outside to hatch. Probably not until mid-May or so. Hope they survived the winter. Are you excited? Pillar Place will be back in full swing by the beginning of June, LOL.
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That really doesn't surprise me... lol...
Had a quiet weekend. I couldn't leave Dakota for too long on Easter (due to her ongoing tummy troubles) so DH took DD to the in-laws without me, and I had lots of time alone. It was wonderful. The weather was decent, too, about 38 degrees and sunny, with just a little bit of a breeze, so I took the dog for a long, long walk. I love being able to do that. So does she :-)
I did work on my possible HQ American (HQA--pronounced hawk-wah, lol--from now until I think of a fun title) a bit. I almost finished my heroine's character interview (I'd forgotten how long it is), and got partway through my hero's (I really like him... he's awfully sweet) and brainstormed seven possible scenes. I'm itching to write the first kiss scene, but I'm holding off until the beginning of April...but it's TOUGH because I really like the scenario. I still need to finish the hero's interview and write a few nonsensical scenes to get to know them better (I like to write everyday scenes: washing dishes, taking a shower, doing laundry...stuff I probably wouldn't use in the actual book). I also need to decide if it's going to be mostly serious, or leaning toward funny. I think this one needs a more serious bent (though I can't be completely straight-faced) because my heroine has a lot of wounds she needs healed.
I may still work on a shorter piece, just to have something I can submit sooner, but I'll decide on that once I start working on the HQA.
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I know spring must finally be here, because the chipmunk who lives in our rockwall out back paid me a visit yesterday. We fed him last year, and usually around the same time, and if we missed a day he'd come to the sliding glass door and put his little paw up as if asking, "Please, ma'am, may I have some more?"
Anyway, he didn't stop to say hello today, but did wander across the back deck en route to the bird feeders. It was the first chippie I'd seen since fall. The squirrels are out and about during the winter, but the 'munks seem to sleep straight through.
Now, I have to figure out when I need to put the Black Swallowtail pupas (from last fall, remember?) outside to hatch. Probably not until mid-May or so. Hope they survived the winter. Are you excited? Pillar Place will be back in full swing by the beginning of June, LOL.
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Your Spelling is Perfect |
 You got 10/10 correct. Your spelling is excellent. You also have a great memory and eye for detail. |
That really doesn't surprise me... lol...
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Happy Easter!
For I remember it is Easter morn, And life and love and peace are all new born. ~ Alice Freeman Palmer
Wishing you all the best on this wonderful day! We're going to spend it with family, and the DD is thrilled to see her cousins.
I hope you all have a blessed and glorious day -- wishing you sunshine, warmth, love and family.
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I can't let a day go by without a quiz, can I?
Wishing you all the best on this wonderful day! We're going to spend it with family, and the DD is thrilled to see her cousins.
I hope you all have a blessed and glorious day -- wishing you sunshine, warmth, love and family.
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I can't let a day go by without a quiz, can I?
Your Chocolate Easter Bunny Personality |
 You know what you want in life and how to get it. You're not going to waste time or let yourself be meek Whether it's chocolate, money, or power... You take what you can get, and you act quickly. You have a lot of energy, and people sometimes scared by your determination. Not that you care what other people think. You're not going to apologize for who you are. |
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