Can you believe it?

A young man with cerebral palsy traveling around the world, having new adventures. Just read about Zach Anner and watched his trailer. One of my classmates had a brother with palsy. Zach and John both have a "can do" attitude and are an inspiration.

Deja Vu

"The Friday Night Knitting Club" by Kate Jacobs (2007) and "A Single Thread" by Marie Bostwick (2008) have several common themes. Two women become owners of stores--a yarn shop in the first book and quilting materials in the second. Both women draw on the support of community women when faced with tough times. As I read, it was with a feeling of deja vu.

No good deed goes unpunished

My friend lives in a group home. I haven't seen her in a long time, so invited her to lunch next Wednesday, since it is my only day off. Usually she would be at club near my home, but club is closed that day (wouldn't you know!) She will be at the group home, some 12 miles away. There goes my time and gas, not to mention the cost of the meal.... Now I did ask her if she would be at the clubhouse. If only I had known, I would have opted for a different Wednesday!

Oh say can you see...the land of the free and the home of the brave.

Thank you Veterans

my brothers in law
my uncles
my husband
my great uncle
my nephews

To all those who served and their families, your sacrifices will always be remembered. Many blessings.

Reenergized!

I am back from my vacation with a smile on my face and abundant energy. I took the Megabus to the big city. The bus was delayed an hour. I would have taken the city bus to my son's, but wasn't exactly sure where I was going, so decided it was safer to take a taxi. I spent all the next day as part of a studio audience for two taped shows. Such fun! I must have bad bus karma, because I hopped aboard the city bus only to have it stop to pick up passengers and then grind away and die. I found out that I was near the Nature Center and the zoo. I enjoyed watching the butterflies fluttering gently around the haven. Stayed there until my peacefulness was crushed by several school girls. And I like the exhibits about living green. I attempted to take the bus back to my son's condo, only to have it pull off at a terminal. Sat there for a few minutes and then decided to give up buses and walk. I get aggravated with myself when I do the back and forth thing several times. Am I going north or south? Which way? Which way? I would have been really lost without the laminated map that I found at the Nature Center. The previous night we had sushi,so decided that what this rainy night needed was a specialty pizza, buffalo wings and a salad. With wine,of course. My son and I started the last day of my trip with eggs, hash browns, juice and toast at a restaurant. I then walked up to the Swedish American Museum. When I asked one of the workers if the museum was open, she answered, "Not yet!" I had forgotten that my watch was an hour fast! The exhibits drew me close to my Great Grandmother, Klara from Sweden and my grandfather. I attempted to tour the theater district, but no tour guide arrived. Could have been the weather or that the tours are summer adventures. I then walked up toward the bus stop. Once there, I ate a delicious wrap "The Sultan" and then read until it was time to catch the bus home. Here I am at work, reenergized and patience and helpfulness in place!

Grinchy

I have reached my limit with the upheaval at work. Since September, one of the designers has been putting up glittery Christmas. There are boxes and clutter everywhere--in the self-design area, on her design table and on the fruit basket table. I am leaving tomorrow for a small vacation and by the time I get back, the store should be in some kind of order. There is a Holiday Open House on Saturday.
People will be thinking about the sunshiny day, college football and fall. Why does our store skip over fall and directly into snow and ice, sparkles and ting?