A post

Ok I want to blog but, I do not have a heck of alot to say. SOOOOOOO, I will summarize last week for you lol....maybe along the way I will find something interesting to say.

My sinus/congestion/headache thing is almost gone. I still cough at night and am flemmy in the morning. But I am 100% better then last weekend.

Monday:
Christine headed over to friends house to get a hair trim then go to Disneyland. Rebekah had her Jazz dance that afternoon. While she was there, Nathan and I went to the bookstore and used some of my Gift certificate. We started a new routine for the morning. As most know, my house is really slow to wake up. So, while the 2 youngest are beginning to function and eat breakfast etc. instead of the usual mindless noggin or nick, we watch/listen to mostly....an educational (somewhat) dvd. The Leapfrog series or "Between the Lions" or "Electric Company" or similar. Then we watch 1 episode of "Signing time". Ideally, Christine who signs is around for this part....so, questions can be asked and correctly answered. We own 3 of the DVD and currently have 3 episodes, I believe, on DVR. Usually by then end of this hour....they are dressed, fed and functioning. Christine arrived home that evening around 830 (hmm cant recall what dinner was....OH wait, burritos and rice with the left over chicken from Sunday night). Our friends, who were dropping Christine off came in. Their youngest played with Nathan and Rebekah while the rest of us obsessively looked for a home movie of Christine giving herself a concussion. It was never found.....although hours later, the footage of that day was located but, I guess we didnt film the actual sled jump.

Tuesday:
About midway thru Monday, I got a call from IVC, they needed some odd paperwork for this semester. We headed over there about 1230 to take care of that then headed for girlscouts. After girlscouts, we returned home and then at 4 rebekah had another class at the Nature center. While she was in class, Christine, Nathan and I went to sprouts to get dinner which I now cant recall what it was.

Wednesday:
Christine headed to the snow with the friends from Monday. We had a pork/pepper dish from Jamie Oliver with Jasmine rice. It was pretty darn good and easy. Discussed what we would do to "tweak" the recipe next time. Ivan and Christine went down to "On Target" to meet up with a group of Shooter, that is just starting. The group is still small so, they did not find them but, I believe they had fun anyway and from what I hear, the place was colder then Running Springs, earlier that day had been. We also took the work van in for a new fuel pump (ouch)

Thursday:
Rebekah went to Grandmas for her usual once a week lesson. Grandma wants her working in a book that is 3rd/4th grade. Rebekah says it is too hard ( I agree) so, Grandma, while disappointed, work with her in another book. I picked her up, we came home for a very brief time and then headed to Christine's bass lesson. While she is at her lesson, we go across the street to a cute little park. We place a blanket and read a few chapters from whatever book we are reading this week. Then they play til it is time to go get Christine. That evening we went back to grandma's for dinner and intellegent conversation. We discuss classic books that we had read and Grandpa told us a bit about his childhood and how he traveled from Russia to Germany to Israel during the war. And also how is dad became an Eastern Orthdox priest despite being agnostic.

Friday:
Christine went to disneyland. In addtion to the normal morning video's rebekah watched "Wishbone" a few times while I was gone. (Daddy was home) We had pinwheel steak and sweet potato fries for dinner. Then headed to Disney ourselves. Where our last ride of the night, Star Tours, scared nathan so bad he peed his pants. He normally refuses to go on that ride because it scares him but decided to go this time. We only discovered this when Ivan went to put him on his shoulders. Beware should you sit in vehicle #1 row 4 2nd seat from the exit door...

Saturday:
Lazy, Lazy day. We finally got our act together and headed to Friedmans to discuss this kitchen of ours. My husband and his dad are perfectly capable of doing it but the drawing/layout part just doesnt get done. Well surfice to say IT MUST....holy cow....to pay someone to do it....um yah....I would be willing to spend that kind of money to have a nice kitchen I loved....but, I just want a kitchen I can function in, that looks nice to be sold. I dont need or want to love it.....I need a kitchen for a flip style house. Anyone know a good handy man to do it? LOL Then we stopped by my dads who lives down the street to make the ornament drop LOL My mom delivered 2 boxes of old ornaments to me on Christmas. She declared one for me, one for my brother. Well considering some were actually my dad's parents. I thought he should have some say so in the matter. My brother didnt much care. We shifted and rearranged the boxes, with some joke along the way (I decorated his house with some of the stuff....because they still live in my childhood house and some of the things always went in the same place EVERY year) I took the ornaments I had expressed that I really wanted years ago (2 of them were in my brothers box WTF?) after clearing it with my dad because, technically they are his. He said eventually they will be the two of you's anyways...I told him but your not dead yet so they are yours. I gave my brother other ornaments that belonged to my grandparents and took the Santa my mom stuck in my brothers box that I had bought her years ago with hard earned money. It was bought the first year I did not live at home. More jokes about all the junk in the garage. And home we went. When we got home, it was really too late to think about, decide and prepare dinner so, we decided to go out. Racked our brains for something and ended up at the Orange County Mining Company. We had a nice meal. I think perhaps once a month, as a family we need to go to a nice dinner. Dress up and use our manners for food.

Sunday:
This is today. My husband and his brother are at the indoor range. Something about David trying one of Ivans pistols (Christine correct me if I am wrong) because he is considering purchasing one. Right now the girls are out walking the dog. I am doing laundry and listening to endless Thomas the Tank engine DVDs. Later, Rebekah has another Archery lesson. Then Christine wants to cook fish for dinner. I did a small amount of gardening too. There are finally brocolli showing! YAH


OH and Christine's new semester starts tomorrow.

Books Books and more books

Updating as usual. I know some (ahem dan, christine) dont feel these are updates but, think about it. It says how much spare time I have found and what my interest of the moment is.


1) "Republic" by Plato (suggestion courtesy of will smith)
2) "The heart's Code" by Paul Pearsall
3) "At First Sight" by Nicolas sparks
4) "Japanese woman dont Get Old or Fat" by Naomi MOyarama
5) "flight from Heaven" by Jan Karon
6) "Ellis Island Interviews" by Peter Mortan Coan
7) "The parents guide to children's Congenital Heart Defect" by Kramer and Mauer
8) "Partners fo the Heart" by Vivien Thomas, autobiography
9) " 100 People who are screwing Up America (and al Franken is #37) by Bernard Goldberg
10) "Einstein Never Used Flash Cards" by Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Roberta Michnick Golinkoff
11) "DaVinci for Dummies"
12) "Brave New World & Brave New World Revisited" by Aldous Huxley
13) "A Thomas Jefferson Education" by Oliver Van DeMile
14) "The Memory Keeper's Daughter" by Kim Edwards
15) "A Monk Swimming" by Malachy McCourt
16) "'Tis" by Frank McCourt
17) "two for the Dough" by Janet Evanovich
18)"The Kill Artist" by Daniel Silva
19) "The Faith Club" by Ranya Idliby, Suzanne Oliver and PRiscilla Warner
20) "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
21) "The Omnivore's Dilemma" By Micahel Pollan
22) "Family Tree" by Barbar Delinksy
23) "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
24) "Stega" by Andrew Vachs
25) "Escape" by Carolyln Jessop
26) "the English Assassin" by Daniel Silva
27) "better" by Atul Gawande
28) "Digging to AMerica" By Anne Tyler
29) "Heat" by Bill Buford

Match-o-matic

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/Vote2008/page?id=3623346

I havent seen this one yet....
I have take a few and have yet to see one unbiased....I found one that because of one issue...I kept scoring really high with Hillary and Obama.....but yet I agree with almost nothing else but that one issue was really weighted.

Ok I dont like this one either......but it seems a bit better, I guess. In previous quized my stance on health care has matched me with Biden, Hillary, Obama and some obscure republican I cant recall.

This one matched me with (in this order) Huckabee, Romney then guiliani....
should you take this quiz, please know I agree with NONE of them on questins 8-10

maybe its because I just dont like any of the candidates....

ETA: it didnt get much better...ROmney, Brownback and Duncan...bet if I researched I would find I really like Brownback....but he has dropped out of the race....

The insurance thing trips me up everytime. I dont believe in a National insurance plan like Hillary etc talk about....but I do believe we need a parachute type one.....where do all the kids with health issues turn when they fall off their parents insurance? they are totally uninsurable for the most part....sure in CA we cant deny if continually covered BUT no one controls that cost.....once upon a time we were going to change insurance....the cost of insuring Rebekah was the cost of all of us combined...which is still pretty disgusting....for the cost I should be able to live there.



There were a few questions I was on the fence about....off to tweak my answers and see if I like them better

Woooo HOOO read 2 already

the shelf is still full.....and I am still too lazy to bring them over here to make the list complete.....one day


1) "Republic" by Plato (suggestion courtesy of will smith)
2) "The heart's Code" by Paul Pearsall
3) "At First Sight" by Nicolas sparks
4) "Japanese woman dont Get Old or Fat" by Naomi MOyarama
5) "flight from Heaven" by Jan Karon
6) "Ellis Island Interviews" by Peter Mortan Coan
7) "The parents guide to children's Congenital Heart Defect" by Kramer and Mauer
8) "Partners fo the Heart" by Vivien Thomas, autobiography
9) " 100 People who are screwing Up America (and al Franken is #37) by Bernard Goldberg
10) "Einstein Never Used Flash Cards" by Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Roberta Michnick Golinkoff
11) "DaVinci for Dummies"
12) "Brave New World & Brave New World Revisited" by Aldous Huxley
13) "A Thomas Jefferson Education" by Oliver Van DeMile
14) "The Memory Keeper's Daughter" by Kim Edwards
15) "A Monk Swimming" by Malachy McCourt
16) "'Tis" by Frank McCourt
17) "two for the Dough" by Janet Evanovich
18)"The Kill Artist" by Daniel Silva
19) "The Faith Club" by Ranya Idliby, Suzanne Oliver and PRiscilla Warner
20) "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
21) "The Omnivore's Dilemma" By Micahel Pollan
22) "Family Tree" by Barbar Delinksy
23) "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
24) "Stega" by Andrew Vachs
25) "Escape" by Carolyln Jessop


Currently I am attempting to read #12. So far, I am finding it um...challenging....

List for the new year

Completely, Incomplete.
I have a shelf of books to add but, haven't been feeling too hot so, I haven't gotten much done. I hope to get it updated....because really the list is never complete, sometime in the the near future. I also hope my head will clear and I might be able to have a somewhat clear (shut dan) thought....eventually


1) "Republic" by Plato (suggestion courtesy of will smith)
2) "The heart's Code" by Paul Pearsall
3) "At First Sight" by Nicolas sparks
4) "Japanese woman dont Get Old or Fat" by Naomi MOyarama
5) "flight from Heaven" by Jan Karon
6) "Ellis Island Interviews" by Peter Mortan Coan
7) "The parents guide to children's Congenital Heart Defect" by Kramer and Mauer
8) "Partners fo the Heart" by Vivien Thomas, autobiography
9) " 100 People who are screwing Up America (and al Franken is #37) by Bernard Goldberg
10) "Einstein Never Used Flash Cards" by Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Roberta Michnick Golinkoff
11) "DaVinci for Dummies"
12) "Brave New World & Brave New World Revisited" by Aldous Huxley
13) "A Thomas Jefferson Education" by Oliver Van DeMile
14) "The Memory Keeper's Daughter" by Kim Edwards
15) "A Monk Swimming" by Malachy McCourt
16) "'Tis" by Frank McCourt
17) "two for the Dough" by Janet Evanovich
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21)
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23)
24)
25)

Books list as of 12/31/07

Only 16 left, not bad....will start a new list for the new year.


1)"My Ox is Broken" by adam-troy Castro
2) "Republic" by Plato (suggestion courtesy of will smith)
3) "The heart's Code" by Paul Pearsall
4) "The Innocent Man" by John Grisham
5) "Green River, Running Red" by Ann Rule
6) "My Michael" by Amos Oz
7) "At First Sight" by Nicolas sparks
8) "Japanese woman dont Get Old or Fat" by Naomi MOyarama
9) "flight from Heaven" by Jan Karon
10) "The Pursuit of Happyness" by Chris Gardner
11) "Island of Hope, Island of Tears" by David Brownstone and company
12) "Ellis Island Interviews" by Peter Mortan Coan
13) "Flood" by Andrew Vacchs
14) "How Children Raise Parents" by Dan B Allender
15) "its My Heart" by The Childrens Heart Foundation
16) "The parents guide to children's Congenital Heart Defect" by Kramer and Mauer
17) "Partners fo the Heart" by Vivien Thomas, autobiography
18) "God, Guns, and rock n roll" by Ted Nugent
19) " 100 People who are screwing Up America (and al Franken is #37) by Bernard Goldberg
20) "Einstein Never Used Flash Cards" by Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Roberta Michnick Golinkoff
21) "Every Second Counts, The Race to Transplant the First Human Heart" by Donald McRae
22) "Freedom Writers Diary" by The freedom writers with Erin Gruwell
23) "DaVinci for Dummies"
24) "In This Sign" by Joanne Greenberg
25) "Mayada: Daughter of Iraq" by Jean Sasson
26) "Brave New World & Brave New World Revisited" by Aldous Huxley
27) "Night" by Elie Wiesel
28) "Stolen Lives: 20 years in a Desert Jail" by Malika Oufkir
29) "Sinister Shorts" by Perri O'Shaughnessy
30) "Fingernail Moon" by Janie Webster
31) "One For the Money" by Janet Evanovich
32) "A Thomas Jefferson Education" by Oliver Van DeMile
33) "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
34) "Everyone Here Spoke Sign Language: Hereditary Deafness on Martha's Vineyard" by Nora Ellen Groce
35) Paula Deen: A Memoir It aint all about the Cookin' by Paula Deen
36) The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards
37) Dawn by Elie Wiesel
38) 10 Conversations you need to Have With Your Children by Shmuley Boteach
39) Angela's Ashes" by Frank McCourt
40) "for one more day" by Mitch Albom
41) "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J. K. Rowling
42) "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
43) "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" by J. K. Rowling
44) "Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
45) "Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix" by by J. K. Rowling
46) "Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince" by J. K. Rowling
47) "Harry Potter and The Deathly Hollows" by J. K. Rowling
48) "Incredible vegetables from Self-watering Containers" by Edward C Smith
49) "Holy Days: The world of a Hasidic Family" By Lis Harris
50) Animal, Vegetable, Miracle a Year of Food LIfe by Barbara Kingsolver
51) A Monk Swimming by Malachy McCourt
52) Mouse Tales: A behind-the-ears look at Disneyland by David Koenig
53) 'Tis by Frank McCourt
54) A Charlotte Mason Education by Catherine Levison
55) Slightly Bad Girls of the Bible" by Liz Curtis Higgs

Tracking Santa

Yah a little late in the day....since Africa and Europe are already complete but, here it is anyhow....

http://www.noradsanta.org/en/home.htm

You could even turn tracking Santa into a Geography lesson if you are so inclined.


Merry Christmas!

Musical Monday

As a child, I loved this Christmas song.

While looking for a video, I found the first version. It is Enya and in Gaelic.
"Silent Night, Holy Night"




Now for a more tradition rendition....and I will post the lyrics this time. Performed by Olivia Newton John. I loved watching her as a kid......and since Christmas brings out the kid in all of us.....



Silent night, holy night,
all is calm, all is bright
round yon virgin
mother and child.
Holy infant, so tender and mild,
sleep in heavenly peace,
sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night, holy night,
shepherds quake at the sight;
glories stream from heaven afar,
heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
Christ the Savior is born,
Christ the Savior is born!

Silent night, holy night,
Son of God, love's pure light;
radiant beams from thy holy face
with the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth,
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.

Silent night, holy night,
wondrous star, lend thy light;
with the angels let us sing,
Alleluia to our King;
Christ the Savior is born,
Christ the Savior is born!



Merry Christmas!

Musical Monday

"Grandma got run over by a Reindeer"



this is an amusing video...most of the other stunk.....or were Rap style (wft?)


Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer

Grandma got run over by a reindeer
Walking home from our house Christmas eve.
You can say there's no such thing as Santa,
But as for me and Grandpa, we believe.
She'd been drinkin' too much egg nog,
And we'd begged her not to go.
But she'd left her medication,
So she stumbled out the door into the snow.
When they found her Christmas mornin',
At the scene of the attack.
There were hoof prints on her forehead,
And incriminatin' Claus marks on her back.

Grandma got run over by a reindeer,
Walkin' home from our house Christmas eve.
You can say there's no such thing as Santa,
But as for me and Grandpa, we believe.

Now were all so proud of Grandpa,
He's been takin' this so well.
See him in there watchin' football,
Drinkin' beer and playin' cards with cousin Belle.
It's not Christmas without Grandma.
All the family's dressed in black.

And we just can't help but wonder:
Should we open up her gifts or send them back?

Grandma got run over by a reindeer,
Walkin' home from our house Christmas eve.
You can say there's no such thing as Santa,
But as for me and Grandpa, we believe.

Now the goose is on the table
And the pudding made of fig.
And a blue and silver candle,
That would just have matched the hair in Grandma'swig.
I've warned all my friends and neighbours.
Better watch out for yourselves."
They should never give a license,
To a man who drives a sleigh and plays with elves.

Grandma got run over by a reindeer,
Walkin' home from our house, Christmas eve.
You can say there's no such thing as Santa,
But as for me and Grandpa, we believe

Neat sites

(gosh dan, I hope you are happy)

My friend Tina sent this one to me

http://www.letssaythanks.com/

You can send a postcard to a soldier.

And another "feel good" site. Don't remember where I got this one

http://www.modestneeds.org/


oops need to move laundry.....

Chanukah funny

Yes, I know it is over but, I am just now cleaning out my mailbox. A friend sent this to me. I love the Gefilte fish puppet

Proper Update

Dear Blog police, AKA Dan at 0ddness....

Proper Update you say?
Since I dont really write...as mentioned in numerous blog posts and even mentioned upon original start up of blog to said Blog Police....
Here is the run down of life:

Almost finished Christmas shopping....stocking stuffers really left....something for my grandma (what do you get someone who buys whatever they want?), and my mom....she is downsizing....so getting her stuff seems silly...although her DH called me today to say she informed him she wants high thread count, white pillowcases....um ok...
My dad and my brother but they are so easy...some holiday beer or similar...coffee and Gift certificates...

We got off 5 or 6 boxes to B & C Company containing Holiday Oreos, canned tuna, magazines, cards, nuts and blank stocking with paint to write names on them. Oh and one contained a silly elf hat. We will prob continue every now and then thru the year as the group Ivan belongs to continues the project.

On the way to Park day tomorrow we will stop (the kids and I) at the OC rescue mission with Jeans mostly but some other misc clothes.....only what we can carry easily....any overflow will be taken another day. We stocked up on a clearance jean years ago....and they dont fit Ivan....some are brand new with tags....he is finally parting with them. If I had motivation, I would ebay them (they are GAP) but giving them away is better Karma anyway.

My washer is fixed so, I have been catching up on laundry.

We attended our yearly Christmas party last night. Fun as usual. Santa came, the kids were thrilled.

This week brings a Nutrition appt for the oldest...to try and learn how to manage the Hyperglycemia. And an early morning Jaunt to San Diego to see the nutcracker on stage...just me and the girls (incredible group price....totally worth the gas) We hope to get the tree up Tuesday I think....and then Disney either tues or thurs as Rebekah is dying to ride Christmas Haunted house. The kids is a Nightmare before Christmas fan.

Rebekahs birthday is next Sunday. She wants to eat at Goofy's kitchen and have a few people over for Cake and Ice cream. Not sure how we are going to do that, still working on it....

As of last week, rebekah has given up Ballet for the year. It has really been frustrating her. So she will continue with Jazz and perhaps trying Ballet next year. She is not quite, emotionally on the level yet for the class I think.

What else? No classes for Christine, finals were last week. She is registered for spring already. Also, I believe she wants to take a cooking class or two with the Parks and rec....as well as swing dance again. Need to get those off my plate as far as sign ups go.

I could make a to-do list but I bet the blog police would like that even less then my to-read list.

I need to get the charity shoot pics uploaded so, I can create the thankyou picture. And then get that off. We took about half the toys to the hospital already. Those that could be hospital supplies (crayons etc) and a small assortment right before Chanukah. I think we will take the rest on Rebekahs birthday.

Also, on this weeks list is some baking....I have ready made sugar cookie dough for cookie cutting, need to make chex mix....and I dont know what else. We will get there.

yep I think that is it for now.

Books

Changes in bold. I believe there are 18 left on the list to read. Thats what I get for constantly adding more. Guess those will top the new list on Jan 1, along with others I have picked up and are sitting on the shelf.

1)"My Ox is Broken" by adam-troy Castro
2) "Republic" by Plato (suggestion courtesy of will smith)
3) "The heart's Code" by Paul Pearsall
4) "The Innocent Man" by John Grisham
5) "Green River, Running Red" by Ann Rule
6) "My Michael" by Amos Oz
7) "At First Sight" by Nicolas sparks
8) "Japanese woman dont Get Old or Fat" by Naomi MOyarama
9) "flight from Heaven" by Jan Karon
10) "The Pursuit of Happyness" by Chris Gardner
11) "Island of Hope, Island of Tears" by David Brownstone and company
12) "Ellis Island Interviews" by Peter Mortan Coan
13) "Flood" by Andrew Vacchs
14) "How Children Raise Parents" by Dan B Allender
15) "its My Heart" by The Childrens Heart Foundation
16) "The parents guide to children's Congenital Heart Defect" by Kramer and Mauer
17) "Partners fo the Heart" by Vivien Thomas, autobiography
18) "God, Guns, and rock n roll" by Ted Nugent
19) " 100 People who are screwing Up America (and al Franken is #37) by Bernard Goldberg
20) "Einstein Never Used Flash Cards" by Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Roberta Michnick Golinkoff
21) "Every Second Counts, The Race to Transplant the First Human Heart" by Donald McRae
22) "Freedom Writers Diary" by The freedom writers with Erin Gruwell
23) "DaVinci for Dummies"
24) "In This Sign" by Joanne Greenberg
25) "Mayada: Daughter of Iraq" by Jean Sasson
26) "Brave New World & Brave New World Revisited" by Aldous Huxley
27) "Night" by Elie Wiesel
28) "Stolen Lives: 20 years in a Desert Jail" by Malika Oufkir
29) "Sinister Shorts" by Perri O'Shaughnessy
30) "Fingernail Moon" by Janie Webster
31) "One For the Money" by Janet Evanovich
32) "A Thomas Jefferson Education" by Oliver Van DeMile
33) "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
34) "Everyone Here Spoke Sign Language: Hereditary Deafness on Martha's Vineyard" by Nora Ellen Groce
35) Paula Deen: A Memoir It aint all about the Cookin' by Paula Deen
36) The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards
37) Dawn by Elie Wiesel
38) 10 Conversations you need to Have With Your Children by Shmuley Boteach
39) Angela's Ashes" by Frank McCourt
40) "for one more day" by Mitch Albom
41) "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J. K. Rowling
42) "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
43) "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" by J. K. Rowling
44) "Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
45) "Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix" by by J. K. Rowling
46) "Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince" by J. K. Rowling
47) "Harry Potter and The Deathly Hollows" by J. K. Rowling
48) "Incredible vegetables from Self-watering Containers" by Edward C Smith
49) "Holy Days: The world of a Hasidic Family" By Lis Harris
50) Animal, Vegetable, Miracle a Year of Food LIfe by Barbara Kingsolver
51) A Monk Swimming by Malachy McCourt
52) Mouse Tales: A behind-the-ears look at Disneyland by David Koenig
53) 'Tis by Frank McCourt
54) A Charlotte Mason Education by Catherine Levison
55) Slightly Bad Girls of the Bible" by Liz Curtis Higgs

Musical Mondays

Havent done one in awhile.....only doing this because of the entertainment news headlines....indicating that the singer of the bad was found dead at his house in Vegas. Havent followed the band...ever...really but I do remember this song....





Cum On Feel The Noize
by Quiet Riot

Baby baby baby.
Ee-ow...
So you think I got an evil mind, well I'll tell you honey
And I don't know why
And I don't know why
So you think my singing's out of time, well it makes me money
And I don't know why
And I don't know why anymore
Oh no
[Chorus:]
So cum on feel the noize
Girls rock your boys
We get wild, wild, wild,
We get wild, wild, wild,
So cum on feel the noize
Girls rock your boys
We get wild, wild, wild,
At your door
So you think I got a funny face, I ain't got no worries
And I don't know why
And I don't know why
So I'm a scruff bag well it's no disgrace, I ain't in no hurry
And I don't know why
I just don't know why anymore
Oh no
So you think we have a lazy time, well you should know better
And I don't know why
I just don't know why
And you say I got a dirty mind, well I'm a mean go getter
And I don't know why
And I don't know why anymore
Oh no
So cum on feel the noize
Girls rock your boys
We get wild, wild, wild,
We get wild, wild, wild...

Found around my house

Rebekah and Nathan were playing pet shop. Rebekah hung a price list up on the wall.

A few hours later, while eating dinner, I actually stop to read it

PET SHOP
$100 GOD
Cat $100
BRDS $100


I had no idea that (a) God was a pet and (b) he was for sale

(she will occassionally get something totally and completely backwards.....the it should say DOG $100)

Books

Updated because it has been awhile. Changes in bold. I believe there are 18 left on the list to read. Thats what I get for constantly adding more. Guess those will top the new list on Jan 1, along with others I have picked up and are sitting on the shelf.

1)"My Ox is Broken" by adam-troy Castro
2) "Republic" by Plato (suggestion courtesy of will smith)
3) "The heart's Code" by Paul Pearsall
4) "The Innocent Man" by John Grisham
5) "Green River, Running Red" by Ann Rule
6) "My Michael" by Amos Oz
7) "At First Sight" by Nicolas sparks
8) "Japanese woman dont Get Old or Fat" by Naomi MOyarama
9) "flight from Heaven" by Jan Karon
10) "The Pursuit of Happyness" by Chris Gardner
11) "Island of Hope, Island of Tears" by David Brownstone and company
12) "Ellis Island Interviews" by Peter Mortan Coan
13) "Flood" by Andrew Vacchs
14) "How Children Raise Parents" by Dan B Allender
15) "its My Heart" by The Childrens Heart Foundation
16) "The parents guide to children's Congenital Heart Defect" by Kramer and Mauer
17) "Partners fo the Heart" by Vivien Thomas, autobiography
18) "God, Guns, and rock n roll" by Ted Nugent
19) " 100 People who are screwing Up America (and al Franken is #37) by Bernard Goldberg
20) "Einstein Never Used Flash Cards" by Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Roberta Michnick Golinkoff
21) "Every Second Counts, The Race to Transplant the First Human Heart" by Donald McRae
22) "Freedom Writers Diary" by The freedom writers with Erin Gruwell
23) "DaVinci for Dummies"
24) "In This Sign" by Joanne Greenberg
25) "Mayada: Daughter of Iraq" by Jean Sasson
26) "Brave New World & Brave New World Revisited" by Aldous Huxley
27) "Night" by Elie Wiesel
28) "Stolen Lives: 20 years in a Desert Jail" by Malika Oufkir
29) "Sinister Shorts" by Perri O'Shaughnessy
30) "Fingernail Moon" by Janie Webster
31) "One For the Money" by Janet Evanovich
32) "A Thomas Jefferson Education" by Oliver Van DeMile
33) "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
34) "Everyone Here Spoke Sign Language: Hereditary Deafness on Martha's Vineyard" by Nora Ellen Groce
35) Paula Deen: A Memoir It aint all about the Cookin' by Paula Deen
36) The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards
37) Dawn by Elie Wiesel
38) 10 Conversations you need to Have With Your Children by Shmuley Boteach
39) Angela's Ashes" by Frank McCourt
40) "for one more day" by Mitch Albom
41) "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J. K. Rowling
42) "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
43) "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" by J. K. Rowling
44) "Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
45) "Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix" by by J. K. Rowling
46) "Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince" by J. K. Rowling
47) "Harry Potter and The Deathly Hollows" by J. K. Rowling
48) "Incredible vegetables from Self-watering Containers" by Edward C Smith
49) "Holy Days: The world of a Hasidic Family" By Lis Harris
50) Animal, Vegetable, Miracle a Year of Food LIfe by Barbara Kingsolver
51) A Monk Swimming by Malachy McCourt
52) Mouse Tales: A behind-the-ears look at Disneyland by David Koenig
53) 'Tis by Frank McCourt
54) A Charlotte Mason Education by Catherine Levison
55) Slightly Bad Girls of the Bible" by Liz Curtis Higgs

A week in review

Ha ha

Just so no one "yells" at me.

Monday
hmm that was a long time ago....I feel the need to look at my calendar for some help. Ok we had park day that day. Spent a few hours at the park...had a few laughs. Came home then Rebekah had Jazz and Ballet that evening. And I cant remember anything else ha ha

Tuesday
the usual tuesday run to and from IVC. Also finally got the concurrent enrollment form filled out and turned in. That evening rebekah had a class at the Nature center on animals. I was worried because the last early evening class thru the city I signed her up for was a bust..... it was in a giant room with one corner for the cooking class, the other for art with the middle of the room being the after school program. Luckily this was in a seperate building with only 3 kids signed up....of which only 2 showed. Nathan and I hung at the park while the class was going on til it became dark and cold and then we sat in the car. We had southwest stew and cornbread for dinner.

Wednesday

I know I went to the grocery store....OH AND THE POST OFFICE to mail a care package to "B company" Oh yah and the Tustin Farmers market. They had fresh roasted peanuts...by fresh I mean...on site roasting. I was looking for romanesca broccoli....it is becoming popular in recipes but I cant find it....unless I grow it myself. That evening Rebekah had ballet and christine went to watch a show at a swing dance competition. OH YES and my younger 2 along with the neighbor children destroyed my living room. They were nicely playing a game. Ivan went next door to ask their dad what he was doing on thanksgiving and suddnely the children had EVERY GAME out and spread across the floor.

Thursday....

Thanksgiving. I made 1 pecan pie and the stuff for pumpkin pie which produced THREE pies eeegaaads....Ivan made apple....for some odd reason one pumpkin pie never cooked right....very strange
We had turkey and stuffing, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, a new sweet potatoe recipe (that was not very good...unless you like sweet potatoe soup), mashed potatoes and a vegetable creation with brussel sprouts, cauliflower and regular broccoli (see wed)....in a Lemon/caper/garlic butter...the butter was supposed to have marjoram in it but I didnt have any....which was prob good because thats alot of flavor.

Friday
I went to Joanns and bought a ton of fleece for blankets at a really good price 2.79 a yard. Then we all trekked up to the natural history museum and the California Science center. We didnt see all of either museum. Rebekah hadnt really slept the night before and normally museums are on limited time anyway. We saw the gems (YAH!!!) all the insects, and the animal dioramas....which I was suprised the little ones enjoyed...
Then we saw most of the 2nd floor at the science center before they were just tapped. I figured the 3rd floor grossology exhibit, while they would enjoy, is coming to the local science center so, we could skip it with no guilt lol. Rebekah was fascinated by the surgery area of the science center and nathan....well...he seemed to like the bacteria and the reproduction area....spending ages watching the baby chicks and the almost hatched eggs, followed by replaying this one model thing...you moved a bullseye over different reproduction organs...and it gave a nice little blurb on them and how they related to DNA...of course he know has a new word for his collection....testicles.

And that brings us to today...
SATURDAY

so far, I have done 3 loads of laundry....Ivan is at the gun show with the neighbor. Christine is watching his kids....mine are over there playing ha ha. ANd I sit blogging sorta....need to move laundry in a second. They are supposed to be home around 1. Then Christine will get ready and we will take her out to celebrate thanksgiving in Riverside with friends. THe boys are cooking and the girls will be at the mall until dinner time. The boys claim the girls mess everything in the kitchen up. Dinner was to be held at a park but it is pretty windy here so, it is being relocated.

Sunday I have nothing planned.

This coming week....brings a trip to Discovery science center in place of our normal girl scout meeting (crap still need to do experiment) Rebekah has a birthday party on wednesday at 4pm at an indoor jump place....Saturday is the charity shoot....and I still need to find jars for the raffle. I am not going this year but am pretty sure Christine will do fine. I am sure she will have plenty of help too. No babysitter for the little ones since inlaws are in Israel.

Have a good week. I am off to move laundry and perhaps read or make a blanket....I have about 25 to make for upcoming "endeavor"

OK OK GEEESHHH

I have a few minutes before I have to pick up oldest from class.

What Have I done lately?
Visited 2 museums with the kids....cleaned out my dryer duct rofl...what a mess THAT was.....
Read....like that would surprise any of you...

Lived at the grocery store.....

Today I have to bring snacks for girlscouts....rebekah thinks I should bring everyone either (a) the individual salads from Albertsons or (b) chocolate mouse from Whole Foods market...

I have water....and will prob get something at Trader Joes, carrots, apples and tomatoes maybe???

Living at the grocery store is because Christine has decided to cook....so every day I get a list of what ingredients she needs and I go to the store.....
Wonder what tonight will bring???? gee I might make TWO trips to the store today. Oh and I checked out the new market...eh not terribly impressed....smaller scale whole foods really...although a few really good prices (knudson sparkling juice...like martenellis 2 for $4) and red or yellow bell peppers 2 for $1....I think some sliced deli meat was a good price because everyone around seem to have some...perhaps it was roast beef....I dont know....

OOOPs christine calling....must go pick her up....

maybe I will be back later

For the You've got to be kidding me file

Ok we have a few fires burning around us. One in the canyon, one at the south end of the county at the Marine base and more then one in San Diego County proper.
Large parts of the county of San diego are evacuated. The city for the most part is safe...(at least as I understand it)
On tuesday, Rebekahs class at the Museum of Man was canceled....

Here it is Wednesday....last night is when the fire on the Marine base started....
The 5 freeway from Las Pulgas Rd on down was closed until early this morning. The north bound lanes are still closed.

We own/run a refrigeration repair business. We do mostly warranty work for a particular manufacturer of high end refrigerators.

****all of this is background for the following story****

About 30 mins ago I get a phone call from the manufacturer. When a call comes from them it normally indicates a problem call....either someone else hasnt fixed or irrational customer. It was for out of my service area but not terribly far away. Basically a request I would normally consider. Except for one tiny thing.....these fires. It would require a trip INTO a town in a voluntary evacuation area. ANd the need for the 5 freeway to get home. I inform the customer service rep of that...reading directly from that city's website. I tell him, I can get there but I cant get home and I cant find a hotel there, perhaps the actual authorized servicer would have better luck with this. He tells me they are completely closed.

Ok so fires are all around you, your town is under voluntary evacuation and you raise H-E double hockey sticks with your refrigerator manufacturer for service? I dont even know what was wrong with it....certainly hope it is not cold as opposed to not making ice or something really dumb

but, still....arent there slightly bigger issues going on? Talk about mixed up priorities in life.....

Dan wants an update

::::choke, choke, cough:::::

It is smokey here.....about 9,000 acres in the Irvine area have burned. They believe it to be arson. Its not really making the news....the news is mostly malibu and saugus fires. But we also have Lake Arrowhead, Ontario and more then one in san diego.

It is nasty hot and windy....we have some pictures.....maybe Christine will post them later.....

We are staying holed up in the house....except for dance...because they have a performance saturday....or we wouldnt be doing that either.

I have alot more to say but no real desire to actually write. But, then again, I never professed to be a writer and I hated all writing assignments in school. I am too over critical of my own writing so, it really isnt any fun for me. So, y'all will have to be more patient....geez

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Alright, alright

Million Minutes

http://www.millionminute.com/

What is the Million Minute Family Challenge™?

The Million Minute Family Challenge is a grassroots effort that encourages interaction and communication among family and friends through playing board games. The goal is to encourage at least 1,000 families or groups in each of the 50 states (that’s 50,000 families/groups) to play a board game together for at least 20 minutes (that’s 1,000,000 minutes) from September through December.

Why participate in the Million Minute Family Challenge?

When parents play board games with their children, they are accomplishing more than providing entertainment. Playing board games teaches lessons in sharing and communication. It also helps establish a secure and trusting relationship between parent and child, which is a key part of a child’s development.

Why play board games?

Board games are the perfect fun activity for family and friends of all ages. They help the youngest players develop social skills including following rules, fair play and good sportsmanship. As children grow, board games can help sharpen vocabulary, spelling, math, creative writing and critical thinking skills, all under the appearance of having fun.

How can I participate?

Families and groups are encouraged to block out 20 minutes in their busy schedules to play a board game. Teachers can invite students to play a game in the classroom. Everyone can participate by logging the number of minutes they played board games at www.millionminute.com.

books and a small bit of rambling

ok, I know I said I wasnt adding any more to the list but, we went on vacation and I brought along another book I had sitting on my desk.
I got the name of the book from a blogger/real life friend. And it just seemed so approriate for a vacation to Yosemite. It is listed at number 54. I did enjoy it and would prob read the other book on the same subject by the author.
Another book I read was one I had been putting off because I just KNEW once I read it, I would want to read the next in the series....and yep, I do.
I also joined some book club that Lisa Whelchel (blair, facts of life...so sad that is how most know her!) is running....off the top of my head I dont remember the title, I dont have the book yet...it has been ordered and I will update on my next book post.
Oh and Rabbi schmuley won from the last list. Good book, I would like to read more by him too....I love his opinion on school and grades "For me, grades are nothing but a measure of one thing, and a very narrow measure at that. I dont measure success by grades and you shouldnt either. To me, the more important question is this: Are you intellectually curious? Do you want to know?" He doesnt homeschool, his kids attend Jewish day schools but, I bet he would if he could.

1)"My Ox is Broken" by adam-troy Castro
2) "Republic" by Plato (suggestion courtesy of will smith)
3) "The heart's Code" by Paul Pearsall
4) "The Innocent Man" by John Grisham
5) "Green River, Running Red" by Ann Rule
6) "My Michael" by Amos Oz
7) "At First Sight" by Nicolas sparks
8) "Japanese woman dont Get Old or Fat" by Naomi MOyarama
9) "flight from Heaven" by Jan Karon
10) "The Pursuit of Happyness" by Chris Gardner
11) "Island of Hope, Island of Tears" by David Brownstone and company
12) "Ellis Island Interviews" by Peter Mortan Coan
13) "Flood" by Andrew Vacchs
14) "How Children Raise Parents" by Dan B Allender
15) "its My Heart" by The Childrens Heart Foundation
16) "The parents guide to children's Congenital Heart Defect" by Kramer and Mauer
17) "Partners fo the Heart" by Vivien Thomas, autobiography
18) "God, Guns, and rock n roll" by Ted Nugent
19) " 100 People who are screwing Up America (and al Franken is #37) by Bernard Goldberg
20) "Einstein Never Used Flash Cards" by Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Roberta Michnick Golinkoff
21) "Every Second Counts, The Race to Transplant the First Human Heart" by Donald McRae
22) "Freedom Writers Diary" by The freedom writers with Erin Gruwell
23) "DaVinci for Dummies"
24) "In This Sign" by Joanne Greenberg
25) "Mayada: Daughter of Iraq" by Jean Sasson
26) "Brave New World & Brave New World Revisited" by Aldous Huxley
27) "Night" by Elie Wiesel
28) "Stolen Lives: 20 years in a Desert Jail" by Malika Oufkir
29) "Sinister Shorts" by Perri O'Shaughnessy
30) "Fingernail Moon" by Janie Webster
31) "One For the Money" by Janet Evanovich
32) "A Thomas Jefferson Education" by Oliver Van DeMile
33) "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
34) "Everyone Here Spoke Sign Language: Hereditary Deafness on Martha's Vineyard" by Nora Ellen Groce
35) Paula Deen: A Memoir It aint all about the Cookin' by Paula Deen
36) The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards
37) Dawn by Elie Wiesel
38) 10 Conversations you need to Have With Your Children by Shmuley Boteach
39) Angela's Ashes" by Frank McCourt
40) "for one more day" by Mitch Albom
41) "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J. K. Rowling
42) "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
43) "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" by J. K. Rowling
44) "Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
45) "Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix" by by J. K. Rowling
46) "Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince" by J. K. Rowling
47) "Harry Potter and The Deathly Hollows" by J. K. Rowling
48) "Incredible vegetables from Self-watering Containers" by Edward C Smith
49) "Holy Days: The world of a Hasidic Family" By Lis Harris
50) Animal, Vegetable, Miracle a Year of Food LIfe by Barbara Kingsolver
51) A Monk Swimming by Malachy McCourt
52) <Mouse Tales: A behind-the-ears look at Disneyland by David Koenig
53) 'Tis by Frank McCourt
54) A Charlotte Mason Education by Catherine Levison

Look, my writing is boring

Never been much of a writer....cant make a good story, usually rambling of disjointed sentances

We are going to yosemite next week....so busy thinking about that.(what do we need? do we all own enough pants...answer was no, if you are interested)
Rebekah did some classes at the science center....they were pretty good.
Rebekah and nathan are doing a culture/geography type class at the kidseum....traveling thru countries via music this time. That is on tuesdays or wednesdays...tuesdays work best...but that makes her a bit late to first Girl scout meeting of the year...sigh
they did say we could just come on wednesday but, then I offered to bring in a belly dancing hip scarf....so now I am committed to tuesday (watch me forget the skirt)

I got my hair cut and re-dyed today...and we are now officially a tv addicted family in my eyes......DVR was installed today....sigh I hide my head in shame lol

Looks like the Angels will make the ALDS they only need to win tonights game...
I didnt get selected in the lottery to purchase tickets ::::sob::::

What else have we done since the first few days of September???? Laundry ha ha...that is never ending....oops dryer just shut off.....bought 2 out of 3 kids new shoes...child #3 doesnt need shoes....she is well on her way to making Imelda Marcos jealous.

Oh dance started.....same week as the discovery classes and the same week Kidseum classes started...wow was that a week. Rebekah has jazz from 430-530 mondays followed by 530-630 ballet...then christine at the same studio has belly dancing from 830-930, then rebekah has ballet again on wednesdays...515-615....different time which makes it more difficult to remember.

Finally got our music/music history curriculum...now to actually use them.

Oh and anyone doing the million minutes family challenge? ? We joined with a group....our park day group and have not managed alot of minutes....but those we have have been with the game "Blink"

Oh and I have 2 jalapeno plants.....one flowered and I have 3 small Jalapenos on it and then it WILTED! I have no clue why. I keep trying to bring it back but it has been rather unsuccessful . Maybe the rain we are supposed to have might help it. Although I have yet to actually see the rain and every time I check the hour by hour forcast.....it is due rain later and later.....I wont be holding my breath.



Ok done rambling for now. Need to give 2 dirty children a bath before going off to grandmas for Yom kippur meal. Give yourself a medal if you read all of it. lol

musical Mondays

Yep I am behind in those too

and yes I know today is not monday

and then I realized that I have already done this song but, I dont care....and if you care
Dont read it lol
Phil Vasser
"Just another day in Paradise"
The actual video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yakW10rgKX0
embedding disabled so you will have to click on the link......

not too bad of a live filmed version
(better then the one I posted last time, I think)



The kids screaming, phone ringing
Dog barking at the mailman bringing
That stack of bills - overdue
Good morning baby, how are you?
Got a half hour, quick shower
Take a drink of milk but the milk's gone sour
My funny face makes you laugh
Twist the top on and I put it back
There goes the washing machine
Baby, don't kick it.
I promise I'll fix it
Long about a million other things

Well, it's ok. It's so nice
It's just another day in paradise
Well, there's no place that
I'd rather be
Well, it's two hearts
And one dream
I wouldn't trade it for anything
And I ask the lord every night
For just another day in paradise

Friday, you're late
Guess we'll never make our dinner date
At the restaurant you start to cry
Baby, we'll just improvise
Well, plan B looks like
Dominoes' pizza in the candle light
Then we'll tippy toe to our room
Make a little love that's overdue
But somebody had a bad dream
Mama and daddy
Can meand my teddy
Come in to sleep in between?

Yeah it's ok. It's so nice.
It's just another day in paradise.
Well, there's no place that
I'd rather be
Well, it's two hearts
And one dream
I wouldn't trade it for anything
And I ask the lord every night
For just another day in paradise

Well, it's ok. It's so nice.
It's just another day in paradise.
Well, there's no place that
I'd rather be
Two hearts
And one dream
I wouldn't trade it for anything
And I ask the lord every night
For just another day in paradise

For just another day in paradise
Well, it's the kids screaming. The phone ringing
Just another day
Well, it's Friday. You're late
Oh yeah, it's just another day in paradise

answers to comment questions

Have a few saved comments (they get emailed to me) I need to answer so, here goes

#1 Rebekah had a blast, no clue how the swimming went, she never really mentioned anything about it at all. Go figure

hmm I save another one and now I cant find it....

oh well

next

Book list updates

I have too many books to read.....so I am not adding any new books (although I have them, I am displaying restraint for now)



1)"My Ox is Broken" by adam-troy Castro
2) "Republic" by Plato (suggestion courtesy of will smith)
3) "The heart's Code" by Paul Pearsall
4) "The Innocent Man" by John Grisham
5) "Green River, Running Red" by Ann Rule
6) "My Michael" by Amos Oz
7) "At First Sight" by Nicolas sparks
8) "Japanese woman dont Get Old or Fat" by Naomi MOyarama
9) "flight from Heaven" by Jan Karon
10) "The Pursuit of Happyness" by Chris Gardner
11) "Island of Hope, Island of Tears" by David Brownstone and company
12) "Ellis Island Interviews" by Peter Mortan Coan
13) "Flood" by Andrew Vacchs
14) "How Children Raise Parents" by Dan B Allender
15) "its My Heart" by The Childrens Heart Foundation
16) "The parents guide to children's Congenital Heart Defect" by Kramer and Mauer
17) "Partners fo the Heart" by Vivien Thomas, autobiography
18) "God, Guns, and rock n roll" by Ted Nugent
19) " 100 People who are screwing Up America (and al Franken is #37) by Bernard Goldberg
20) "Einstein Never Used Flash Cards" by Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Roberta Michnick Golinkoff
21) "Every Second Counts, The Race to Transplant the First Human Heart" by Donald McRae
22) "Freedom Writers Diary" by The freedom writers with Erin Gruwell
23) "DaVinci for Dummies"
24) "In This Sign" by Joanne Greenberg
25) "Mayada: Daughter of Iraq" by Jean Sasson
26) "Brave New World & Brave New World Revisited" by Aldous Huxley
27) "Night" by Elie Wiesel
28) "Stolen Lives: 20 years in a Desert Jail" by Malika Oufkir
29) "Sinister Shorts" by Perri O'Shaughnessy
30) "Fingernail Moon" by Janie Webster
31) "One For the Money" by Janet Evanovich
32) "A Thomas Jefferson Education" by Oliver Van DeMile
33) "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
34) "Everyone Here Spoke Sign Language: Hereditary Deafness on Martha's Vineyard" by Nora Ellen Groce
35) Paula Deen: A Memoir It aint all about the Cookin' by Paula Deen
36) The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards
37) Dawn by Elie Wiesel
38) 10 Conversations you need to Have With Your Children by Shmuley Boteach
39) Angela's Ashes" by Frank McCourt
40) "for one more day" by Mitch Albom
41) "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J. K. Rowling
42) "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
43) "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" by J. K. Rowling
44) "Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
45) "Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix" by by J. K. Rowling
46) "Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince" by J. K. Rowling
47) "Harry Potter and The Deathly Hollows" by J. K. Rowling
48) "Incredible vegetables from Self-watering Containers" by Edward C Smith
49) "Holy Days: The world of a Hasidic Family" By Lis Harris
50) Animal, Vegetable, Miracle a Year of Food LIfe by Barbara Kingsolver
51) A Monk Swimming by Malachy McCourt
52) Mouse Tales: A behind-the-ears look at Disneyland by David Koenig
53) 'Tis by Frank McCourt

What should I read next? Ellis Island? Schmuley? (would be ironic to start today), Thomas Jefferson?
hmmm

Rebekah is home

From Camp....
Camp del Corazon.

She had a blast as usual. Her counselors told us she was really afraid of the dark, which puzzled us but they said it was REALLY dark with outdoor noises so, maybe that freaked her out. AND that another girl in the cabin wanted complete darkness to sleep.

And now she is antsy at home, making a PITA of herself which is her usual MO after being gone.

I overhead one of the counselors telling about a special guest on the island. So, on the way home I asked rebekah about it. She said oh yah I remember him, we ate with him and he stayed all week. The guest? Tom Arnold. In recent years he has been a big supporter of the camp, even hosting the gala as I recall.

She wore her dress for fancy dinner night, as often as they would let her she says. Good thing it came from goodwill. And has learned this fantasically annoying song on disco night. Hmm I should look for it on Youtube.

She also said she climbing the climbing wall this time. Last time she was too scared....perhaps because last time she refused to wear her glasses. I told the counselors before I left that they are pretty manditory for her to see.

She was happy that she wasnt the only oddball this time. By oddball, I mean the only one in her cabin skipped during med times....

Last time she filled her disposable camera so, I gave her 2 this time. She didnt fill either of them....

Where did I get those?

To answer the question asked in a comment.

I bought the specimens (aka the frogs)
from
http://www.biologyproducts.com/

Bio Corporation.

I have a few other science catalogs that carry this kind of stuff but, they seemed to offer the best packages and how to guides, as well as the best cost on the disposal aprons and gloves, which Ivan also uses for work (the gloves that is).

They said it takes approximately 2 weeks to ship.....It will be a week tomorrow since I placed the order so, we dont actually have them yet. Soon tho'

Book list update

Yah I know it has been awhile....because I was having issues finishing a book. I like the author, I like the book, I like the subject (true crime) but this time it was so messed up, so many victims, so many suspects, so many details, it took me forever. Not to mention a bit of a large book(in terms of pages) so not so easy to tote around everywhere, like I would normally do.
Not sure what I am going to read next.....I feel like I need to pick something that is a quick read because I have fallen so far behind in completing this list


1)"My Ox is Broken" by adam-troy Castro
2) "Republic" by Plato (suggestion courtesy of will smith)
3) "The heart's Code" by Paul Pearsall
4) "The Innocent Man" by John Grisham
5) "Green River, Running Red" by Ann Rule
6) "My Michael" by Amos Oz
7) "At First Sight" by Nicolas sparks
8) "Japanese woman dont Get Old or Fat" by Naomi MOyarama
9) "flight from Heaven" by Jan Karon
10) "The Pursuit of Happyness" by Chris Gardner
11) "Island of Hope, Island of Tears" by David Brownstone and company
12) "Ellis Island Interviews" by Peter Mortan Coan
13) "Flood" by Andrew Vacchs
14) "How Children Raise Parents" by Dan B Allender
15) "its My Heart" by The Childrens Heart Foundation
16) "The parents guide to children's Congenital Heart Defect" by Kramer and Mauer
17) "Partners fo the Heart" by Vivien Thomas, autobiography
18) "God, Guns, and rock n roll" by Ted Nugent
19) " 100 People who are screwing Up America (and al Franken is #37) by Bernard Goldberg
20) "Einstein Never Used Flash Cards" by Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Roberta Michnick Golinkoff
21) "Every Second Counts, The Race to Transplant the First Human Heart" by Donald McRae
22) "Freedom Writers Diary" by The freedom writers with Erin Gruwell
23) "DaVinci for Dummies"
24) "In This Sign" by Joanne Greenberg
25) "Mayada: Daughter of Iraq" by Jean Sasson
26) "Brave New World & Brave New World Revisited" by Aldous Huxley
27) "Night" by Elie Wiesel
28) "Stolen Lives: 20 years in a Desert Jail" by Malika Oufkir
29) "Sinister Shorts" by Perri O'Shaughnessy
30) "Fingernail Moon" by Janie Webster
31) "One For the Money" by Janet Evanovich
32) "A Thomas Jefferson Education" by Oliver Van DeMile
33) "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
34) "Everyone Here Spoke Sign Language: Hereditary Deafness on Martha's Vineyard" by Nora Ellen Groce
35) Paula Deen: A Memoir It aint all about the Cookin' by Paula Deen
36) The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards
37) Dawn by Elie Wiesel
38) 10 Conversations you need to Have With Your Children by Shmuley Boteach
39) Angela's Ashes" by Frank McCourt
40) "for one more day" by Mitch Albom
41) "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J. K. Rowling
42) "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
43) "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" by J. K. Rowling
44) "Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
45) "Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix" by by J. K. Rowling
46) "Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince" by J. K. Rowling
47) "Harry Potter and The Deathly Hollows" by J. K. Rowling
48) "Incredible vegetables from Self-watering Containers" by Edward C Smith
49) "Holy Days: The world of a Hasidic Family" By Lis Harris
50) Animal, Vegetable, Miracle a Year of Food LIfe by Barbara Kingsolver
51) A Monk Swimming by Malachy McCourt
52) Mouse Tales: A behind-the-ears look at Disneyland by David Koenig
53) 'Tis by Frank McCourt

OK off to read............

What have I done today?

Took 2 kids to get head shots....now would be a good time to mention one of said kids is totally amped and hyper because she leaves tomorrow for camp....

Grocery store....getting only what I remembered running out of because I was on my way home and remembered we were out of cream cheese for on the road bagels tomorrow (above mentioned child has to be in Marina del rey at 9am.....)

One complete load of laundry (what a slacker, I normally do 3)

Located most of my homeschooling supply catalogs, for 2 purposes, 1 for getting rid of old ones, second to try and finally figure out WHAT we will use for our art or music history.....Christine is voting for music....Claiming she will teach it. And while that is fine, I just dont know WHAT I will use.....open for suggestions if anyone has any.

in process of cleaning out catalogs, we added something to this years plans. Both Nathan and Rebekah took interest in the Bio Corporation catalog (wwww.biologyproducts.com) and their specimens. Which of course, caught DH eye.

So, we have now ordered one frog kit with plans to dissect on the weekends in the carport with the neighbor and his 2 kids. If that goes smooth, they plan to move on to sharks. We also bought gloves (DH uses them for work and this place was WAY cheaper then the parts supply house) in Large and small for the kids. And disposable aprons. I hope this goes good. It could be a really fun thing for this year. And you would not believe the stuff they have available, bull testicle anyone?

hmm, just heard crashes outside and I find oldest child standing on the side of my vegetable containers....

Funny how when I look at just today, I dont feel very productive but the weekend as whole, reallly was.....
then again, its only 230

books that need new homes

These are sitting on my desk and need new homes. If you are interested leave me a comment and I will get them out to you.

"Fun With Southwest Indian Stencils"
http://www.amazon.com/Southwest-Indian-Stencils-Little-Activity/dp/0486276961/ref=sr_1_2/104-6639397-1951130?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1188000233&sr=8-2

The New pre-twinikle Book by Kathryn Merrill (this is a suzuki violin book)

"Nutured by Love"
http://www.amazon.com/Nurtured-Love-Classic-Approach-Education/dp/0874875846/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-6639397-1951130?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1188000389&sr=1-1


"The Between The Lions book for Parents"
http://www.amazon.com/Between-Lions-Book-Parents-Everything/dp/0060510277/ref=sr_1_1/104-6639397-1951130?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1188000437&sr=1-1

Thats it for the moment....hopefully I will find more

Hot Pockets

Ok, I found this amusing. I dont think I have ever had one but, they were a huge hit here for quite sometime.

I have never been a fan of most frozen foods hot pocket style (including pizza) hence why I have never tried them.

Whats new....

Eh nothing much but then alot.

Been so busy trying to get ready for school...and get schedules down...not much free time. Christine started one college tuesday, the other starts monday....so I need to have those down too.

But, it is getting smoother and then maybe I will have more time to blog, or more things to say.

Still trying to find an art or music history/appreciation for this year. My story of the world cd has suddenly grown legs....right when we read the Treehouse series book on mummies and pyramids. I gave up looking and spent the money for new. Bad me. But, I really want it now.

Rebekah heads off to camp again next week. She doesnt know yet. I cant stand the 4 billion times a day question of when do I leave for camp. Some people look at me funny when I say I am sending my 7yr old off to camp. She loves it and could care less. And I think it is important for her to be around and see other kids with heart defects who might be limited in what they can or can not do and for her to know she is not alone. Many "heart" kids dont get that chance and grow up just thinking they are really weird.

There ya go Dan. Now leave me alone lol

musical monday

yep late, and well behind...I am not making it up, get over it.

Last night we saw ted nugent at The House of Blues

So here ya go, one of his new songs...not from the concert we went too...

Its a new song, album comes out sept 4th I believe....so no lyrics, get over it

Saturday morning journey

to Farmers Market.

I love going to the Farmers market. The bigger the better as far as I am concerned. More things to choose from.
We bought:
2 eggplant....the italian ones....the actual egg shaped ones, although we saw Japanese, Chinese and fairy tales (I have seeds for fairy tales)
2 bags of zucchini
2 bags of blue lake beans
the usual container of apple juice...that everyone is afraid to drink because it tastes good and they want to savor the taste
fresh grapes....green and red...later we saw black too but we already had a ton of grapes
there was a juice vendor we had not seen before...we bought apple peach juice from her....tastes more like a smoothly style drink or a daiquiri then a juice....not think like those tho
Potato bread
banana nut bread
2 tomatoes...because I couldnt decide
and fresh salsa

I think that sums it up.
They actually had fresh organic chickens.....but since right off I didnt have a plan for them I did not buy them

We have a ton of plums from a customer so we kept the fruit to a minimum this time.

There was a vendor there with a pear squash. I was curious but decided against it. It was big and shaped just like a pear (duh) but looked in terms of skin more like a summer squash...but the shape reminded me of a winter squash....but it is too early for winter....
think I will google it to see if it comes up.


OH and my own zuchini is starting to sprout.

EDIT TO ADD: Google did not turn up the squash we saw...it turned up a squash/papaya thing....much smaller then what we saw...
maybe I will be brave next time and give it a whirl

Its book list updating time!

1)"My Ox is Broken" by adam-troy Castro
2) "Republic" by Plato (suggestion courtesy of will smith)
3) "The heart's Code" by Paul Pearsall
4) "The Innocent Man" by John Grisham
5) "Green River, Running Red" by Ann Rule
6) "My Michael" by Amos Oz
7) "At First Sight" by Nicolas sparks
8) "Japanese woman dont Get Old or Fat" by Naomi MOyarama
9) "flight from Heaven" by Jan Karon
10) "The Pursuit of Happyness" by Chris Gardner
11) "Island of Hope, Island of Tears" by David Brownstone and company
12) "Ellis Island Interviews" by Peter Mortan Coan
13) "Flood" by Andrew Vacchs
14) "How Children Raise Parents" by Dan B Allender
15) "its My Heart" by The Childrens Heart Foundation
16) "The parents guide to children's Congenital Heart Defect" by Kramer and Mauer
17) "Partners fo the Heart" by Vivien Thomas, autobiography
18) "God, Guns, and rock n roll" by Ted Nugent
19) " 100 People who are screwing Up America (and al Franken is #37) by Bernard Goldberg
20) "Einstein Never Used Flash Cards" by Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Roberta Michnick Golinkoff
21) "Every Second Counts, The Race to Transplant the First Human Heart" by Donald McRae
22) "Freedom Writers Diary" by The freedom writers with Erin Gruwell
23) "DaVinci for Dummies"
24) "In This Sign" by Joanne Greenberg
25) "Mayada: Daughter of Iraq" by Jean Sasson
26) "Brave New World & Brave New World Revisited" by Aldous Huxley
27) "Night" by Elie Wiesel
28) "Stolen Lives: 20 years in a Desert Jail" by Malika Oufkir
29) "Sinister Shorts" by Perri O'Shaughnessy
30) "Fingernail Moon" by Janie Webster
31)"One For the Money" by Janet Evanovich
32) "A Thomas Jefferson Education" by Oliver Van DeMile
33) "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
34) "Everyone Here Spoke Sign Language: Hereditary Deafness on Martha's Vineyard" by Nora Ellen Groce
35) Paula Deen: A Memoir It aint all about the Cookin' by Paula Deen
36) The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards
37) Dawn by Elie Wiesel
38) 10 Conversations you need to Have With Your Children by Shmuley Boteach
39) Angela's Ashes" by Frank McCourt
40) "for one more day" by Mitch Albom
41) "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J. K. Rowling
42) "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
43) "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" by J. K. Rowling
44) "Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
45) "Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix" by by J. K. Rowling
46) "Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince" by J. K. Rowling
47) "Harry Potter and The Deathly Hollows" by J. K. Rowling
48) "Incredible vegetables from Self-watering Containers" by Edward C Smith
49) "Holy Days: The world of a Hasidic Family" By Lis Harris
50) Animal, Vegetable, Miracle a Year of Food LIfe by Barbara Kingsolver
51) A Monk Swimming by Malachy McCourt
52) Mouse Tales: A behind-the-ears look at Disneyland by David Koenig
53) 'Tis by Frank McCourt

OK off to read............

What kind of Dessert are YOU?

You Are Strawberries with Cream

Fresh and uncomplicated, you are always enjoyed but often overlooked. You're confident in who you are. You don't need a facade to feel better about yourself.

What Dessert Are You Most Like?

Musical Mondays

subtitled I need a life lol
Ok I finished THE book
so here is my silly musical monday in honor of finishing:

"Save Ginny Weasley" by Harry and The Potters





Are you scared to walk through the hallways?
Are you worried that the spiders run away?
Are you petrified
Of being petrified?
Are we going to have to save the school again?

We've got to save Giny Weasley from the basilisk
We've got to save the school from that unseen horror
We've got to save Ginny Weasley from the basilisk
We've got to save the school agian

It's been freaking out all the kids
It even took out Miss Noris
Ate up the film in Collin's camera
And petrified our friend
Hermione Granger

We've got to save Giny Weasley from the basilisk
We've got to save the school from that unseen horror
We've got to save Ginny Weasley from the basilisk
We've got to save the school agian

You can't take my best friend's sister
You ca'nt take my best friend's sister
You can't take my best friend's sister
And get away with it

We've got to save Ginng Weasley from the basilisk
We've got to save the school from that unseen horror
We've got to save giny weasley from the basilisk
We've got to save the school again

We've got to save Ginny Weasley from the basilisk
We've got to save the school from that unseen horror
We've got to save Ginny Weasley from the basilisk
We've got save the school again
We've got to save the school again

Musical mondays

Get this and other HP countdowns at LeakyNews.com



well crud, I couldnt find a youtube for my first choice (PHil vasar "this is my life")
so we will have a little fun
Dire Straits "Money for Nothing"
I AM the MTV generation lol





Now look at them yo-yo's that's the way you do it
You play the guitar on the MTV
That ain't workin' that's the way you do it
Money for nothin' and your chicks for free
Now that ain't workin' that's the way you do it
Lemme tell ya them guys ain't dumb
Maybe get a blister on your little finger
Maybe get a blister on your thumb

We gotta install microwave ovens
Custom kitchen deliveries
We gotta move these refrigerators
We gotta move these colour TV's

(See the little faggot with the earring and the makeup
Yeah buddy that's his own hair
That little faggot got his own jet airplane
That little faggot he's a millionaire)

Gotta install microwave ovens
Custom kitchen deliveries
We gotta move these refrigerators
Gotta move these colour TV's

I shoulda learned to play the guitar
I shoulda learned to play them drums
Look at that mama, she got it stickin' in the camera
Man we could have some
And he's up there, what's that? Hawaiian noises?
Bangin' on the bongoes like a chimpanzee
That ain't workin' that's the way you do it
Get your money for nothin' get your chicks for free

We gotta install microwave ovens
Custom kitchens deliveries
We gotta move these refrigerators
We gotta move these colour TV's

Look a' here
That ain't workin' that's the way you do it
You play the guitar on your MTV
That ain't workin' that's the way you do it
Money for nothin' and your chicks for free
Money for nothin' and chicks for free

Money for nothin' and your chicks for free

Look at that, look at that

Money for nothin' and your chicks for free
I want my, I want my, I want my MTV
Money for nothin' and chicks for free

(Fade)
I want my, I want my, I want my MTV

Books!!!!!!!

Get this and other HP countdowns at LeakyNews.com

as previously mentioned....I went to a used book store so, I have a few to add....and now I sit waiting for the new HP book.....need to find something to fill the next 9 days


1)"My Ox is Broken" by adam-troy Castro
2) "Republic" by Plato (suggestion courtesy of will smith)
3) "The heart's Code" by Paul Pearsall
4) "The Innocent Man" by John Grisham
5) "Green River, Running Red" by Ann Rule
6) "My Michael" by Amos Oz
7) "At First Sight" by Nicolas sparks
8) "Japanese woman dont Get Old or Fat" by Naomi MOyarama
9) "flight from Heaven" by Jan Karon
10) "The Pursuit of Happyness" by Chris Gardner
11) "Island of Hope, Island of Tears" by David Brownstone and company
12) "Ellis Island Interviews" by Peter Mortan Coan
13) "Flood" by Andrew Vacchs
14) "How Children Raise Parents" by Dan B Allender
15) "its My Heart" by The Childrens Heart Foundation
16) "The parents guide to children's Congenital Heart Defect" by Kramer and Mauer
17) "Partners fo the Heart" by Vivien Thomas, autobiography
18) "God, Guns, and rock n roll" by Ted Nugent
19) " 100 People who are screwing Up America (and al Franken is #37) by Bernard Goldberg
20) "Einstein Never Used Flash Cards" by Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Roberta Michnick Golinkoff
21) "Every Second Counts, The Race to Transplant the First Human Heart" by Donald McRae
22) "Freedom Writers Diary" by The freedom writers with Erin Gruwell
23) "DaVinci for Dummies"
24) "In This Sign" by Joanne Greenberg
25) "Mayada: Daughter of Iraq" by Jean Sasson
26) "Brave New World & Brave New World Revisited" by Aldous Huxley
27) "Night" by Elie Wiesel
28) "Stolen Lives: 20 years in a Desert Jail" by Malika Oufkir
29) "Sinister Shorts" by Perri O'Shaughnessy
30) "Fingernail Moon" by Janie Webster
31)"One For the Money" by Janet Evanovich
32) "A Thomas Jefferson Education" by Oliver Van DeMile
33) "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
34) "Everyone Here Spoke Sign Language: Hereditary Deafness on Martha's Vineyard" by Nora Ellen Groce
35) Paula Deen: A Memoir It aint all about the Cookin' by Paula Deen
36) The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards
37) Dawn by Elie Wiesel
38) 10 Conversations you need to Have With Your Children by Shmuley Boteach
39) Angela's Ashes" by Frank McCourt
40) "for one more day" by Mitch Albom
41) "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J. K. Rowling
42) "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
43) "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" by J. K. Rowling
44) "Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
45) "Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix" by by J. K. Rowling
46) "Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince" by J. K. Rowling
47) "Harry Potter and The Deathly Hollows" by J. K. Rowling
48) "Incredible vegetables from Self-watering Containers" by Edward C Smith
49) "Holy Days: The world of a Hasidic Family" By Lis Harris
50) Animal, Vegetable, Miracle a Year of Food LIfe by Barbara Kingsolver
51) A Monk Swimming by Malachy McCourt
52) Mouse Tales: A behind-the-ears look at Disneyland by David Koenig
53) 'Tis by Frank McCourt

OK off to read............

A Tag from my daughter

I have no clue if I did this right....but I waiver between 2 answers....one answer gets me a cat (see below), the other gets me a fish
whatever

You Would Be a Pet Cat

Independent and aloof, you don't like to be dependent on anyone. And as for other people, you can take them or leave them. You often don't care. You live your life by your own rules. And you have deep motivations that no one truly understands. Why you would make a great pet: You're not needy or greedy... unlike other four legged friends. Why you would make a bad pet: You're not exactly running down to greet people at the door What you would love about being a cat: Agility and freedom What you would hate about being a cat: Being treated like a dog by clueless humans

What Kind of Pet Would You Be?

What's new...

Not much....

been reading...or actually Re reading the Harry potter books. I am almost done with 6....could prob finish tonight but I am beat!

Got up early this morning to take the oldest to camp. She is off on a mast ship for a week. They are doing marine biology, astronomy, and learning how to sail the ship....and many more things too but, I am tired...

Oh goody my cell phone just rang....and now I am listening to a telemarketer from Wyndham hotels....or something....geez he needs some practice.

Vlad won the home run derby tonight....do you care? I thought it was neat. Cant say I "care"

Ok I am done listening to the guy....darn cell phone cut off....ok not really....

Visited a used book store on sunday...now I have MORE things to read....

Had a icky dinner at applebees....ok not really, mine was fine. Ivans and Christines was apparently awful. I didnt want a taste.

Went to Costco saturday WHOOO HOOO not really. I will let you know when I figure out how the heck I spent what I did.

Rebekah has a Hula class tomorrow rofl should be cute.

Christine started swing dance last Thursday. There were 2 other girls there we knew. Christine had a good time and enjoyed getting to know one of the girls. They also had fun people watching. From those that had a few drinks before, to those that had no clue what deodarant is to those who were overly paranoid about smelling and marinaded in things to make them smell better.

My veggies still are attracting bugs....I am trying to get rid of them but not too much luck. The heat looks like it is wiping out my peas :( they are more of a spring or fall veggie anyway and I have more seeds to try again, if they go. I am not giving up but just in case.

I think my computer needs to be rebooted. I keep hearing IM messages but then I dont have any that I can see. Hope no one thinks I am ignoring them lol

Musical Mondays

"Sailing" by Christopher Cross

Christine left for camp today. She is spending 5 days aboard a mast ship. So, I choose this song for her.




It's not far down to paradise
At least it's not for me
And if the wind is right you can sail away
And find tranquility
The canvas can do miracles
Just you wait and see
Believe me

It's not far to never never land
No reason to pretend
And if the wind is right you can find the joy
Of innocence again
The canvas can do miracles
Just you wait and see
Believe me


Sailing
Takes me away
To where I've always heard it could be
Just a dream and the wind to carry me
And soon I will be free


Fantasy
It gets the best of me
When I'm sailing
All caught up in the reverie
Every word is a symphony
Won't you believe me


It's not far back to sanity
At least it's not for me
And when the wind is right you can sail away
And find serenity
The canvas can do miracles
Just you wait and see
Believe me

Self restrant

I just had to use self restrant during a quick, last minute trip to office depot.

Poor planning and I ran out of Steno books for work. So, I had to run out and get more.

Did I tell you my, from seeds, bell peppers aren't growing? I am totally bummed and plan on going back to the nursery where I got my tomato plants next week to get a plant....giving the seeds just a little extra time, just in case.

OK, so office depot is right next door to ACE hardware....I thought, let me look to see if they have bell pepper plants. They had LOADS of basil (and so do I....want some anyone?)and 2 pepper plants but, they were Jalapeno. AND ONE already has 3 peppers on it.....

But, unless I threw the kid's wading pool away or the bikes or the BBQ, I dont have the space for one more pot....and while I have 2 pots that dont seem to be growing, one is the kids (Christines) cat nip, the other is for my pepper. I cant replace the catnip, it isnt mine and I really want bell peppers, they are far more useful then Jalapenos....

So, after pricing pots (yes I went inside) I finally used my self restrant and left the poor, lonely Jalapenos, already fruiting too, there.....

Of course, I am blogging this instead of adding the columns for sales tax like I am supposed to be doing so, that is bad self restrant....

Back to work

Books, again :)

changes indicated by bold, as usual...updated so soon because I KNEW I forgot a book but didnt know what....

1)"My Ox is Broken" by adam-troy Castro
2) "Republic" by Plato (suggestion courtesy of will smith)
3) "The heart's Code" by Paul Pearsall
4) "The Innocent Man" by John Grisham
5) "Green River, Running Red" by Ann Rule
6) "My Michael" by Amos Oz
7) "At First Sight" by Nicolas sparks
8) "Japanese woman dont Get Old or Fat" by Naomi MOyarama
9) "flight from Heaven" by Jan Karon
10) "The Pursuit of Happyness" by Chris Gardner
11) "Island of Hope, Island of Tears" by David Brownstone and company
12) "Ellis Island Interviews" by Peter Mortan Coan
13) "Flood" by Andrew Vacchs
14) "How Children Raise Parents" by Dan B Allender
15) "its My Heart" by The Childrens Heart Foundation
16) "The parents guide to children's Congenital Heart Defect" by Kramer and Mauer
17) "Partners fo the Heart" by Vivien Thomas, autobiography
18) "God, Guns, and rock n roll" by Ted Nugent
19) " 100 People who are screwing Up America (and al Franken is #37) by Bernard Goldberg
20) "Einstein Never Used Flash Cards" by Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Roberta Michnick Golinkoff
21) "Every Second Counts, The Race to Transplant the First Human Heart" by Donald McRae
22) "Freedom Writers Diary" by The freedom writers with Erin Gruwell
23) "DaVinci for Dummies"
24) "In This Sign" by Joanne Greenberg
25) "Mayada: Daughter of Iraq" by Jean Sasson
26) "Brave New World & Brave New World Revisited" by Aldous Huxley
27) "Night" by Elie Wiesel
28) "Stolen Lives: 20 years in a Desert Jail" by Malika Oufkir
29) "Sinister Shorts" by Perri O'Shaughnessy
30) "Fingernail Moon" by Janie Webster
31)"One For the Money" by Janet Evanovich
32) "A Thomas Jefferson Education" by Oliver Van DeMile
33) "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
34) "Everyone Here Spoke Sign Language: Hereditary Deafness on Martha's Vineyard" by Nora Ellen Groce
35) Paula Deen: A Memoir It aint all about the Cookin' by Paula Deen
36) The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards
37) Dawn by Elie Wiesel
38) 10 Conversations you need to Have With Your Children by Shmuley Boteach
39) Angela's Ashes" by Frank McCourt
40) "for one more day" by Mitch Albom
41) "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J. K. Rowling
42) "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
43) "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" by J. K. Rowling
44) "Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
45) "Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix" by by J. K. Rowling
46) "Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince" by J. K. Rowling
47) "Harry Potter and The Deathly Hollows" by J. K. Rowling
48) "Incredible vegetables from Self-watering Containers" by Edward C Smith
49) "Holy Days: The world of a Hasidic Family" By Lis Harris

Musical Mondays

"Candle in the Wind" by Elton John...
the one he did as a tribute for Princess Diana.

I am NOT one of those totally obsessed Diana fans, thats my mom lol
However, I really like Elton John, I really like this original,and of course the remake....maybe because HE put such passion into it. And I figured this was as good a time as any for this musical monday

I have gone back and forth with WHAT video I would use. Finally decided on this one from the funeral....there were a few that showed only Diana pics in a montage....and what I like so much is how personal this was to Elton.....and you dont see that in those. Unfortunately, there isnt one that just shows him singing....you have to look at all the people crying too...

did you know someone has broken the entire funeral down and uploaded it in pieces to youtube????




and the Lyrics for those that need them:
Goodbye England's rose
May you ever grow in our hearts
You were the grace that placed itself
Where lives were torn apart
You called out to our country
And you whispered to those in pain
Now you belong to heaven
And the stars spell out your name

And it seems to me you lived your life
Like a candle in the wind
Never fading with the sunset
When the rain set in
And your footsteps will always fall you
Along England's greenest hills
Your candle's burned out long before
Your legend never will

Loveliness we've lost
These empty days without your smile
This torch we'll always carry
For our nation's golden child
And even though we try
The truth brings us to tears
All our words cannot express
The joy you brought us through the years

And it seems to me you lived your life
Like a candle in the wind
Never fading with the sunset
When the rain set in
And your footsteps will always fall you
Along England's greenest hills
Your candle's burned out long before
Your legend never will

Goodbye England's rose
May you ever grow in our hearts
You were the grace that placed itself
Where lives were torn apart
Goodbye England's rose
From a country lost without your soul
Who'll miss the wings of your compassion
More than you'll ever know

And it seems to me you lived your life
Like a candle in the wind
Never fading with the sunset
When the rain set in
And you footsteps will always fall you
Along England's greenest hills
Your candle's burned out long before
Your legend never will

Books, Updated as Promised

changes indicated by bold, as usual

1)"My Ox is Broken" by adam-troy Castro
2) "Republic" by Plato (suggestion courtesy of will smith)
3) "The heart's Code" by Paul Pearsall
4) "The Innocent Man" by John Grisham
5) "Green River, Running Red" by Ann Rule
6) "My Michael" by Amos Oz
7) "At First Sight" by Nicolas sparks
8) "Japanese woman dont Get Old or Fat" by Naomi MOyarama
9) "flight from Heaven" by Jan Karon
10) "The Pursuit of Happyness" by Chris Gardner
11) "Island of Hope, Island of Tears" by David Brownstone and company
12) "Ellis Island Interviews" by Peter Mortan Coan
13) "Flood" by Andrew Vacchs
14) "How Children Raise Parents" by Dan B Allender
15) "its My Heart" by The Childrens Heart Foundation
16) "The parents guide to children's Congenital Heart Defect" by Kramer and Mauer
17) "Partners fo the Heart" by Vivien Thomas, autobiography
18) "God, Guns, and rock n roll" by Ted Nugent
19) " 100 People who are screwing Up America (and al Franken is #37) by Bernard Goldberg
20) "Einstein Never Used Flash Cards" by Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Roberta Michnick Golinkoff
21) "Every Second Counts, The Race to Transplant the First Human Heart" by Donald McRae
22) "Freedom Writers Diary" by The freedom writers with Erin Gruwell
23) "DaVinci for Dummies"
24) "In This Sign" by Joanne Greenberg
25) "Mayada: Daughter of Iraq" by Jean Sasson
26) "Brave New World & Brave New World Revisited" by Aldous Huxley
27) "Night" by Elie Wiesel
28) "Stolen Lives: 20 years in a Desert Jail" by Malika Oufkir
29) "Sinister Shorts" by Perri O'Shaughnessy
30) "Fingernail Moon" by Janie Webster
31)"One For the Money" by Janet Evanovich
32) "A Thomas Jefferson Education" by Oliver Van DeMile
33) "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
34) "Everyone Here Spoke Sign Language: Hereditary Deafness on Martha's Vineyard" by Nora Ellen Groce
35)Paula Deen: A Memoir It aint all about the Cookin' by Paula Deen
36) The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards
37) Dawn by Elie Wiesel
38) 10 Conversations you need to Have With Your Children by Shmuley Boteach
39) Angela's Ashes" by Frank McCourt
40) "for one more day" by Mitch Albom
41) "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J. K. Rowling
42) "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
43) "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" by J. K. Rowling
44) "Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
45) "Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix" by by J. K. Rowling
46) "Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince" by J. K. Rowling
47) "Harry Potter and The Deathly Hollows" by J. K. Rowling
48) "Incredible vegetables from Self-watering Containers" by Edward C Smith

what is new

NOTHING
except that my house is a giant petri dish. Everyone has been sick, most with different symptoms.....ear infection, pink eye and canker sores included.

FUN

and I have been re reading the Harry Potter books....Started last saturday, then didnt read much for a few days. I should have book 3 done tonight....Re reading before the new one comes out so the details can be fresh in my mind....

I will add them to my book list later....maybe today, maybe a week from now....

Oh and my peas have some kind of pest.....Hopefully the stuff I bought today will take care of it!

Musical mondays

for Christine, sorta





This is the acoustic version, where she uses the dulcimer....which I think is a neat instrument. Unfortunately, the clip comes from the Martha Stewart show.

For those who just cant let the original go...here is the original video in all its glory (which I really like)



"Time After Time" by Cyndi Lauper


Lying in my bed I hear the clock tick,
and think of you
caught up in circles confusion--
is nothing new
Flashback--warm nights--
almost left behind
suitcases of memories,
time after--

sometimes you picture me--
I'm walking too far ahead
you're calling to me, I can't hear
what you've said--
Then you say--go slow--
I fall behind--
the second hand unwinds

chorus:
if you're lost you can look--and you will find me
time after time
if you fall I will catch you--I'll be waiting
time after time

after my picture fades and darkness has
turned to gray
watching through windows--you're wondering
if I'm OK
secrets stolen from deep inside
the drum beats out of time--

chorus:
if you're lost...

you said go slow--
I fall behind
the second hand unwinds--

chorus:
if you're lost...
...time after time
time after time
time after time
time after time