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A slight work in progress

weebug — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:57:38 +0000

Just a peek at what has been going on in our back yard.

It looks loads better than it did at the beginning of May and we have a heck of a lot more work to go.

Monday Meanderings

weebug — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 06:54:18 +0000

It seems strange that both of my girls have grown so much over the past few years. When they were babies, it seemed like it would be forever until they were teenagers, and then all of the sudden that time arrived. I am still trying to wrap my head around that, especially since in part of my own mind, it hasn’t been that long since I was in high school.

Time is an interesting thing. It means one thing when we are young and the years stretch before us like the winding path that never ends. Then in the middle comes the reality that decisions can change our pathway, whether they were conscious decisions or events that we had no control over. Dealing with those little (or big) bumps in the road are what form the fabric of who we are, and it is how we chose to deal with them that helps to define the outcome.

It has been ten years since I was diagnosed with breast cancer. While I can’t wish that diagnosis on any one, I am grateful for the lessons learned and the reminder that each day is a gift, and that there is no right or wrong way to deal with it. Each of us deals with the cards that we have been dealt in our own time, in our own way. While I couldn’t sit idly by without taking action, there is also a portion of the population who can not make a decision without weighing every minute detail. Personally, I get so overwhelmed with the details, that it is at times better to just dive in and start a course, and worry about the bigger picture as I go along. Upon retrospect, it does backfire a bit.

I am learning to find a balance between knowing too much and knowing enough to make an informed, intelligent choice in the paths that I need to take. Unfortunately, it seems to take me longer than most to learn that particular life lesson.

A bit of pretty

weebug — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 21:28:21 +0000

Every one should find a bit of pretty while on vacation. You can find more by this wonderful artist at earthly treasures by terri.

Third Try?

weebug — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:09:31 +0000

My internet connection is kind of spotty at the moment. Hopefully this third attempt will take.

186/365 chocolate cosmo in the rain

It was raining yesterday. Who would have thunk on the 4th of July.

shannon

At least Shannon loves my knitting!

I made it

weebug — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 06:40:51 +0000

I made it through June with posting every day. Now is time to sit back and reflect a bit. The theme for the month was/is now. It is so easy to put off things, thinking that there will be another time, another when, another place. But at the end of the day is that really true? Who knows what tomorrow will bring, so why not tell the people that you care about that you love them today?

The long and short of the now theme for the month is that I have been putting off getting an exercise routine in place. I am constantly thinking that I will get started…tomorrow. And I have come to the realization that unless I start now, it just isn’t going to happen.

So for a totally change of pace, I started running again. I am trying something different this time around, taking it slowly instead of diving in, over doing it and then spending the rest of the week trying to overcome the effects of overdoing it. So far, so good. Ask me again in a month.

Where did June go?

weebug — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 06:26:38 +0000

I can’t believe that June is almost over. This evening didn’t go quite as I planned. By the time that I found my keys in preparation of going to knitting, it was too late to get more than a few minutes at knitting. So I stayed home and watched the total destruction of the kitchen that I worked so hard on to clean last night.

Have I mentioned how much I hate summer?

Another weekend gone…

weebug — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 06:00:27 +0000

This weekend was really busy.

There were cars to look at:

The beach to enjoy with friends:

A wee bit of nature:

178/365 Lady Bug

And time spent with family:

All in all, a good time was had with by all.

Happy Father’s Day

weebug — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 06:53:12 +0000

I so wish that I could have spent today with my own father, but I had fun hanging out with Dennis and my girls today instead. I am so thankful to have my father still around, and even more thankful that he was around when I small. I have fond memories of camping trips, hikes, bicycle rides and long training runs. Above all, I am glad that he took the time to do things with us kids.

Husbeast is a great dad and I love watching him interact with my girls. Although our annual trip to the golf course was rained out, I hope that we can find a few hours next weekend to head out to the golf course.

Husbeast socks

The girls made Husbeast waffles for breakfast, and I made BLT sandwiches for dinner. Not bad for a rainy Sunday!

Knitting Away on Husbeast socks

weebug — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 06:43:32 +0000

Did you know that Hustbeast socks seem to take forever to knit? Yup. Size 12 feet can take a bit of time. Especially when knit on size 0 needles. There is no way that I am going to finish the pair by Father’s day (that would be tomorrow), but I hope that I can get them done in time for his birthday.

I intended on showing pictures today, but alas I have misplaced my card reader. I hate it when that happens. But I am really looking forward to tomorrow and our annual Father’s Day miniature goll outing!

Friday Night

weebug — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 06:21:07 +0000

It is Friday night and I am completely at a loss for inspiration. I am fighting a cold and it has been a very hectic work week. I am thinking that a good night’s sleep and the prospect of the … Continue reading →