I watched the Sex and The City movie last night. I didn't realize how much I had missed those girls. Even Samantha's escapades were reasonably entertaining. Was it cheesy? Oh yes, but I love Carrie Bradshaw. I love her... And Charlotte and Miranda are tied for a close second. Favorite parts, let me see: New Year's. when Miranda kisses Brady instead of Steve, Charlotte crapping her pants, Carrie taking Big's glasses to read the love letters.... There were others, but those are the ones I still remember this morning.
Also, I finally heard "I Kissed A Girl" by Katie Perry on the radio yesterday and I sort of loved it. Her voice is so fun, and the song is very danceable but still raw enough to win over many different kinds of listeners. I think her album, along with A Fine Frenzy, and Joanna Newson, will be on my Christmas list for my brother (He's in college, and CD's are relatively cheap :)).
An enormous amount of vampire books were purchased yesterday at Barnes and Noble (No "s", Erica! hehe). Dead until Dark, Vampire Academy, Frostbite, Succubus Blues, Succubus on Top, and Outlander, which isn't about vampires, but was a book club choice for the club that lead me to all the other ones too! Whew, I have a lot of reading to do...
I made a wreath last night. I will try to link to the inspiration I used after I look it up in the magazine. I think it's in Micheal Mead's Halloween mag this year. It has ravens, pheasant eggs and feathers, Twilight colored feathers, and I'm going to add some braided black ribbon in a couple of places. It looks innocent until you realize that obviously the eggs on the wreath don't belong to the birds, hence the vampire colored feathers...Muhahahaha.....
A Shadow box is in the works next, with a Day of Dead inspired cover from last years Houston something.....(I'll figure this out later too!).
Winston needs a haircut; he is getting called a girl again. The good thing is that his face has changed enough that all it takes it for him to look at the person and they realize he's a boy. Seriously people, just because someone has long hair does not make them a girl, and vise versa...
I have to go make breakfast and change a dirty diaper now. Bye!
Monday, September 29, 2008
Saturday, September 27, 2008
A Mom's Eye View (and exciting news!!)
I am slightly addicted to the Celebrity Baby Blog. I first began reading there to find out what Elizabeth Hasselbeck would name her first child, but that is another story. If it weren’t for that strange inquest, my ear would never have been tuned to the name Sarah Palin. The pregnancy and birth of her 5th child, Trig, were both reported there and my original thoughts about Mrs. Palin are completely different now than they were then.
At the time I thought, “Wow, what an inspiring woman! To conceive another child with so many other responsibilities, and then return to them so completely, even with her son’s disability.” I didn’t know anything about Sarah Palin except what I read at the CBB and her general appearance. Her decisions then seemed to be those of a modern, working mom making good choices for her family.
Then John McCain nominated her for VP, and I realized she was a Republican. Almost immediately afterwards, it was speculated that her baby was really her daughter’s. That’s a lot of drama already, Mama! Next, was the announcement that her 17 year old daughter is pregnant. Up until this point, although she would have never had my vote, she still had my benefit of the doubt. Being a mother is challenging, and you can’t be with your children all the time.
Another confession of sorts is that I also frequent Perez Hilton’s website, where I had easy access to numerous pictures of Bristol Palin holding varying bottles of liquor with her scantily clad friends. The rumors, all over the internet, of Track Palin vandalizing school buses were pretty disgusting as well. Levi Johnston’s MySpace page being made public was the icing on my mommified-cake. My faith in her as a mother was all but lost at that point. Sarah Palin’s views on sexual education, evolution, and religion as a whole (link: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/29/sarah-palin-says-she-open_n_122519.html) didn’t improve my evaluation.
If I’m trying to look at Sarah Palin as just a mother, these things are more than enough for me to form a strong impression of her choices. How do the church going kids of an American governor have the time and space to participate in underage drinking, vandalize school property, and get pregnant? Where was Sarah Palin on the weekends when all of this was happening? The lack of communication and understanding required for a family to bring about that much drama is highly astounding in my book. Dedication to your job should never outweigh dedication to raising competent adults that can serve our country, in what ever manner, with kindness and wisdom.
I do feel badly that her children have been forced into the spotlight as they have, although the oldest two didn’t make it very difficult. I also understand, from my own teen years, that your parents cannot control you, or even know you completely the way they do when you’re small. But at the same time, I feel a mother who represents America has a responsibility to have done a better job. You can preach abstinence and promise rings all you’d like, but when your child is old enough to have sex, there needs to be something more. Maybe Mrs. Palin could talk with Bristol about the fact that Track was actually conceived before she was married? You can strive to raise strong boys, but when they act out violently, something has gone wrong. The sacrifices of so many other wars (link: http://www.asiaing.com/poems-by-wilfred-owen.html ) mean nothing when you leave to serve our country because you destroyed school property.
I would never doubt that Sarah Palin loves her children more than her own life. For the sake of her younger children I hope that she has done and continues to do the best she can. For this mom, however, it’s not good enough.
Exciting News! This piece has been posted over at Crabbygolightly.com! I'm writing over there whenever they need/want me to! I'm really looking forward to having some of my stuff up over there soon! Here's the link: http://www.crabbygolightly.com/sarahpalin.html
At the time I thought, “Wow, what an inspiring woman! To conceive another child with so many other responsibilities, and then return to them so completely, even with her son’s disability.” I didn’t know anything about Sarah Palin except what I read at the CBB and her general appearance. Her decisions then seemed to be those of a modern, working mom making good choices for her family.
Then John McCain nominated her for VP, and I realized she was a Republican. Almost immediately afterwards, it was speculated that her baby was really her daughter’s. That’s a lot of drama already, Mama! Next, was the announcement that her 17 year old daughter is pregnant. Up until this point, although she would have never had my vote, she still had my benefit of the doubt. Being a mother is challenging, and you can’t be with your children all the time.
Another confession of sorts is that I also frequent Perez Hilton’s website, where I had easy access to numerous pictures of Bristol Palin holding varying bottles of liquor with her scantily clad friends. The rumors, all over the internet, of Track Palin vandalizing school buses were pretty disgusting as well. Levi Johnston’s MySpace page being made public was the icing on my mommified-cake. My faith in her as a mother was all but lost at that point. Sarah Palin’s views on sexual education, evolution, and religion as a whole (link: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/29/sarah-palin-says-she-open_n_122519.html) didn’t improve my evaluation.
If I’m trying to look at Sarah Palin as just a mother, these things are more than enough for me to form a strong impression of her choices. How do the church going kids of an American governor have the time and space to participate in underage drinking, vandalize school property, and get pregnant? Where was Sarah Palin on the weekends when all of this was happening? The lack of communication and understanding required for a family to bring about that much drama is highly astounding in my book. Dedication to your job should never outweigh dedication to raising competent adults that can serve our country, in what ever manner, with kindness and wisdom.
I do feel badly that her children have been forced into the spotlight as they have, although the oldest two didn’t make it very difficult. I also understand, from my own teen years, that your parents cannot control you, or even know you completely the way they do when you’re small. But at the same time, I feel a mother who represents America has a responsibility to have done a better job. You can preach abstinence and promise rings all you’d like, but when your child is old enough to have sex, there needs to be something more. Maybe Mrs. Palin could talk with Bristol about the fact that Track was actually conceived before she was married? You can strive to raise strong boys, but when they act out violently, something has gone wrong. The sacrifices of so many other wars (link: http://www.asiaing.com/poems-by-wilfred-owen.html ) mean nothing when you leave to serve our country because you destroyed school property.
I would never doubt that Sarah Palin loves her children more than her own life. For the sake of her younger children I hope that she has done and continues to do the best she can. For this mom, however, it’s not good enough.
Exciting News! This piece has been posted over at Crabbygolightly.com! I'm writing over there whenever they need/want me to! I'm really looking forward to having some of my stuff up over there soon! Here's the link: http://www.crabbygolightly.com/sarahpalin.html
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Bidness
There are two parts of my IOU list I'd like to take care of this morn.
First, I won Emblita's contest! I am so excited! My husband and I have talked about visiting Iceland for years, so to receive a package from the beautiful Emblita is very special.
That means that I won 3Giraffes first contest, Emblita won their second, 3Giraffes won my second contest, and I won Emblita's third! Seattle, South Texas, and Iceland. Who would have thunk?
Alright, the other thing I put off telling you, as it is not at all deserved, is that Chris and Kim at 3Giraffes gave me an award. It 's the Arte Y Pico award, and I was speechless then and still am now. Thank you again. I think I am supposed to pass it along, if I've read the rules right. SO here are the rules:
1) Choose 5 blogs that you consider deserving of this award based on creativity, design, interesting material, and overall contribution to the blogger community, regardless of language.
2) Post the name of the author and a link to his or her blog, so everyone can view it.
3) Each award-winner has to show the award and put the name and link to the blog that has given the award.
4) The award-winner and presenter should post a link to the "Arte Y Pico" blog, so everyone will know the origin of this award.
5) Please post these rules.
(These are the rules as listed on 3Giraffes)
Since it has taken me so long to post this, I've pretty much gathered my list. Firstly, though, I would give it back to 3Giraffes a million times over. I love those ladies, and they are fabulous.
1. JustHay at Where Karma.....Meets Camera
2. Whimsy at The Creamery
3. Elaine at Wannabe Hippie
4. Glenna at Knitting to Stay Sane
5. Jenn at Breed'em and Weep
So there you have it! All of those ladies are wonderfully clever and creative and inspiring. Go see!
Sunday, September 14, 2008
How Dooney?
That's how Wednesday says is anyway. My Mom likes to tell a story about sitting in the van with Winston as The Mr. and I were coming out of the hospital with a new baby Wednesday. It took longer than we thought to get a wheelchair and get me down the elevator, and at one point, Winston called out to my Mom and said , "MaMaw! DOING?". As in what the heck is taking so long?
Anyway, I has been dooneying some fun stuff here lately and I thought I should share. One day I'll write another real post, but those always seem to be a tad depressing.
Last night I finally watched the first episode of True Blood. I actually rented it even though we have HBO! I'm going to try to sneak out of the back of the house tonight to watch the second episode without waking up the boys. It was SO GOOD. I forgot it wasn't a movie and was startled when it ended. Anna Paquin was gorgeous and very fitted to the part. The entire cast, I thought, looked as thought they belonged there. I haven't read the books on which this show is based, but I'd love to now.
I'm making a bookmark for my 20th Century reading group. It's for a swap and it's my first lace pattern. It seems sooo easy until you try to purl a yarnover or something and then I have to do deep breathing exercises!! Anyway, I hope my swap partner likes it when it's done. It feels good to push myself with these knitting projects and make my mind and hands work hard.
Speaking of knitting projects I don't think Ive told you about the bigger ones I've been planning. Another group I frequent on ravelry is planning to put together a book of Twilight (Stephenie Meyer) related knits. So I decided to put together some ideas to submit. I'm sure they won't make it to the final cut if the book comes into fruition, but designing these pieces has been so bolstering to my little creative self. The first piece will be a capelet based on the colors of Leah Clearwater ( don't want to give anything away to any newborns!). The second, if I have time, will be a scarf inspired by Sue Clearwater. I think she is such a strong character and holds up so many things in the background of Meyers books. I'll post pictures here when I get a little more more work done. I've sketched both designs and am swatching now.
What else? Oh! I'm supposed to be reading The Name of the Rose and Harry Potter, but I got pulled into a YA vampire series I first read in like 6th grade. The Vampire Diaries have been enormously entertaining to re-read so much later in life and I'm almost done. Anyone looking for a good vampire fix post Breaking Dawn, or in general might want to check them out!
I think that's all of the main things. Watching reruns of Sex and the City and sewing buttons and pockets has also been rewarding. We started behavior charts with Winston. So far they are about 40% successful. Sigh... HAPPY THOUGHTS!!
I have more to write about but the 3 year old refuses to leave me alone so I'll be back later. Thanks for your patience....
Anyway, I has been dooneying some fun stuff here lately and I thought I should share. One day I'll write another real post, but those always seem to be a tad depressing.
Last night I finally watched the first episode of True Blood. I actually rented it even though we have HBO! I'm going to try to sneak out of the back of the house tonight to watch the second episode without waking up the boys. It was SO GOOD. I forgot it wasn't a movie and was startled when it ended. Anna Paquin was gorgeous and very fitted to the part. The entire cast, I thought, looked as thought they belonged there. I haven't read the books on which this show is based, but I'd love to now.
I'm making a bookmark for my 20th Century reading group. It's for a swap and it's my first lace pattern. It seems sooo easy until you try to purl a yarnover or something and then I have to do deep breathing exercises!! Anyway, I hope my swap partner likes it when it's done. It feels good to push myself with these knitting projects and make my mind and hands work hard.
Speaking of knitting projects I don't think Ive told you about the bigger ones I've been planning. Another group I frequent on ravelry is planning to put together a book of Twilight (Stephenie Meyer) related knits. So I decided to put together some ideas to submit. I'm sure they won't make it to the final cut if the book comes into fruition, but designing these pieces has been so bolstering to my little creative self. The first piece will be a capelet based on the colors of Leah Clearwater ( don't want to give anything away to any newborns!). The second, if I have time, will be a scarf inspired by Sue Clearwater. I think she is such a strong character and holds up so many things in the background of Meyers books. I'll post pictures here when I get a little more more work done. I've sketched both designs and am swatching now.
What else? Oh! I'm supposed to be reading The Name of the Rose and Harry Potter, but I got pulled into a YA vampire series I first read in like 6th grade. The Vampire Diaries have been enormously entertaining to re-read so much later in life and I'm almost done. Anyone looking for a good vampire fix post Breaking Dawn, or in general might want to check them out!
I think that's all of the main things. Watching reruns of Sex and the City and sewing buttons and pockets has also been rewarding. We started behavior charts with Winston. So far they are about 40% successful. Sigh... HAPPY THOUGHTS!!
I have more to write about but the 3 year old refuses to leave me alone so I'll be back later. Thanks for your patience....
I'm Sorry
I should not have left that last post up as long as I did. We are all fine down here in South Texas. We didn't get any bad weather off of Ike. He turned 2 days after my post and started to head north.
The pictures from the devestation in Galveston, Houston, and even parts of Louisiana are heart-breaking. I am angry at all the people in and around Galveston who decided to stay instead of leave for safety.
Mostly I just want everyone to be ok. I'm praying for power and patience for the people who were affected and their families.
I'm going to close this post now and open another one to talk about happier things. Thank you to everyone who sent kind thoughts this way...
The pictures from the devestation in Galveston, Houston, and even parts of Louisiana are heart-breaking. I am angry at all the people in and around Galveston who decided to stay instead of leave for safety.
Mostly I just want everyone to be ok. I'm praying for power and patience for the people who were affected and their families.
I'm going to close this post now and open another one to talk about happier things. Thank you to everyone who sent kind thoughts this way...
Monday, September 8, 2008
Hurry Cain
There's another one coming and I am so scared. I know that we can leave in plenty of time, but this hurricane season has been so very stressful.
To suddenly have to pack up everything important and carry it off; it makes me cry. Winston was a baby when Katrina hit, and seeing all those babies suffering on Tv was unbearable. My parents were affected my Katrina too, they live in La as well, but not in a directly personal way.
When Rita came soon after they evacuated our town and we didn't leave. We barely even got any rain, and leaving would have been silly.
Gustav stranded my parents here and left them without power for close to a week, and there are people just down the road that won't have power for a month.
Ike is headed toward Texas/Mexico and I just want him to disappear. It is hard for me to pray for it to go somewhere else. I don't want anyone injured or suffering. But I don't want to lose my home or somehow hurt my kids by them having to go through a hurricane.
I'm going to the grocery store tomorrow. I have to bring snack for Winston's class on Thursday, but I also need to restock the pantry with canned food; just in case. I told him when we went for a walk that there was a chance we might have to leave this weekend. He turned around and buried his face in my tummy. "It's not coming right now is it?" No baby, not for a long while, but I just wanted you to know. "But right now the sidewalk is regular, and the cars are regular, and the trees are regular" Yes baby, everything is regular right now. I love you. "I love you too, Mama."
And we walked around the block together. He got a piggyback ride and I carried him part of the way. My huge boy that is my heart.
Safe, God. Please. A small storm? Anne Lamott's prayer always helps me: Please, please, please. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
IOU
Oh my how I miss this blog...
My parents, who live in Louisiana, were stranded here over the weekend. They planned to leave yesterday, but are staying until tomorrow. So my blogging and knitting and general creating time is basically zippo. That is perfectly fine, I want my family to be safe. But I miss my outlets. I had the sudden urge to Perform, something I never liked doing, on the way home from taking Winston to school. It's that much of a need today.
SO I'm here to tell you about the things I need to write about once I have a little more time and space:
Awards...so very exciting...
Contests...international! Oh My!
Knitting...designing and Twilight, mmm.
Hurricanes...it's almost over, but I have things to say.
Halloween...I know it's early but I can't help it!!
Five topics, hopefully a new post everyday after tomorrow. Maybe I can even get started tomorrow night after the boys are asleep. I keep meaning to use that time for my creative things, but I'm so sleepy I can't hold my eyes open!
I also have pictures to upload and baked goods to make. The neighbor shared some chocolate cake with us yesterday, and I do love a sanctioned reason to make cookies/cake!!
I think that's all for right now, I've got other things I HAVE to do (like bathe!!), and I'm getting so excited that I have to stop.
Love you guys and I'll be back soon soon to write write write!
My parents, who live in Louisiana, were stranded here over the weekend. They planned to leave yesterday, but are staying until tomorrow. So my blogging and knitting and general creating time is basically zippo. That is perfectly fine, I want my family to be safe. But I miss my outlets. I had the sudden urge to Perform, something I never liked doing, on the way home from taking Winston to school. It's that much of a need today.
SO I'm here to tell you about the things I need to write about once I have a little more time and space:
Awards...so very exciting...
Contests...international! Oh My!
Knitting...designing and Twilight, mmm.
Hurricanes...it's almost over, but I have things to say.
Halloween...I know it's early but I can't help it!!
Five topics, hopefully a new post everyday after tomorrow. Maybe I can even get started tomorrow night after the boys are asleep. I keep meaning to use that time for my creative things, but I'm so sleepy I can't hold my eyes open!
I also have pictures to upload and baked goods to make. The neighbor shared some chocolate cake with us yesterday, and I do love a sanctioned reason to make cookies/cake!!
I think that's all for right now, I've got other things I HAVE to do (like bathe!!), and I'm getting so excited that I have to stop.
Love you guys and I'll be back soon soon to write write write!
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