I suppose some people think the best thing about fall is football season. Although I do enjoy watching football, I am not one of those people.
What about the start of school? When I was a small child, I really liked school. But as I got older, I decided it was just "okay."
The foliage? The crisp air? Apple picking?
Nope. None of the above.
The best thing about fall by far is the return of the pumpkin muffin at my favorite breakfast joint!
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Friday, September 28, 2012
Cat Feng Shui
Lew and I have been losing control of our home. Since we got Jerry about four months ago, we have had to "kitty-proof" our house quite a bit. With the arrival of Kurt, our living room has been looking like a cat amusement park.
I finally realized that we need to be more intentional when rearranging things. After all, we live here, too!
So today I did some work in the living room and in the guest room. Although I considered the cats' needs, I mostly paid attention to what will work for us -- "us" being the humans.
We are now back in control.
I finally realized that we need to be more intentional when rearranging things. After all, we live here, too!
So today I did some work in the living room and in the guest room. Although I considered the cats' needs, I mostly paid attention to what will work for us -- "us" being the humans.
We are now back in control.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Our Household's Day
Lew went to work.
My mother did laundry.
Jerry and Kurt napped away the afternoon.
I'm not sure what my father accomplished, but he usually has something going on.
I sold three pieces of jewelry (with Lew's permission) back to Maine Gold & Silver. I never wear the pieces, and they were just taking up space in my drawer. I got more money than I expected. :)
I have a meeting at church tonight.
Lew and Dad will get to watch the football game, because Time Warner's digital subscribers now get the NFL Network. (Finally!)
My mother did laundry.
Jerry and Kurt napped away the afternoon.
I'm not sure what my father accomplished, but he usually has something going on.
I sold three pieces of jewelry (with Lew's permission) back to Maine Gold & Silver. I never wear the pieces, and they were just taking up space in my drawer. I got more money than I expected. :)
I have a meeting at church tonight.
Lew and Dad will get to watch the football game, because Time Warner's digital subscribers now get the NFL Network. (Finally!)
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Dad 116: Fall Ball
(I am hereby prohibiting any future references to the Boston Red Sox on this blog... for the remainder of this season anyway. So get your fill from Dad's post today. Enjoy! -- Tracy)
Derf here! From a fall day in the Northeast. Kind of cloudy. Few showers this morning. Overall the weather to date has been quite favorable.
"Favorable" is not a word I can use for our own Boston Red Sox. The year has been a disaster, and only one home game remains. (The "All Fenway Park" team will be announced before the game. Last night there were several members of the World Series championship team of 2004.) They do have a lot of "fixin" to do before even thinking about playoff baseball. I'll continue to watch the rest of their games and hope they can destroy the New York Yankees in the year's final games. I can hope, can't I?
Josh's football team didn't fare well last Friday as he was injured in the first half. Somehow he strained a back muscle causing him to miss the second half. Zack's team won 8-6 as a defensive player intercepted a pass for a touchdown. Extra point was good. Difference in game was that Zack's team was able to stop opponent's try for their extra point. A fun game to watch. Only Josh plays this week. I'll keep you posted.
I'm back on the elliptical machine. Not up to my 45 minutes yet. Don't know if I'll ever get to that number again. Working on it as I am about up to 20-25 minutes. It is not easy growing old! But, I will continue to do so. Do I have a choice? I think not.
Word is out that possibly the regular NFL officials will return for week four of the football season. I think the final straw was the end of the Seattle vs. Green Bay game when a missed pass interference call allowed the perpetrator to somehow score a touchdown. It seems that a valid interception was ruled a catch for the offensive team. One will never see a more confused call in professional athletics. You can quote me on that.
Just received a call from Mike Huckabee asking for donations to Akin for Senate. He made the horrible comments about rape. I can accept his apology but I think he should have dropped out of the race and allowed someone else to run for the Senate seat. Sorry, Mike! Disappointed in you backing this man.
Will November ever get here? Getting tired of listening to political ads. Should not allow campaigning. Just look at the candidates' records of failures and accomplishments. Think of the money saved.
Sorry to hear Andy Williams passed on. Was a good role model and had a marvelous career. Dead at 84. R.I.P.
Must go do my elliptical exercises. Soooo....
Until next time!
Toodle Pip!
Derf!
Derf here! From a fall day in the Northeast. Kind of cloudy. Few showers this morning. Overall the weather to date has been quite favorable.
"Favorable" is not a word I can use for our own Boston Red Sox. The year has been a disaster, and only one home game remains. (The "All Fenway Park" team will be announced before the game. Last night there were several members of the World Series championship team of 2004.) They do have a lot of "fixin" to do before even thinking about playoff baseball. I'll continue to watch the rest of their games and hope they can destroy the New York Yankees in the year's final games. I can hope, can't I?
Josh's football team didn't fare well last Friday as he was injured in the first half. Somehow he strained a back muscle causing him to miss the second half. Zack's team won 8-6 as a defensive player intercepted a pass for a touchdown. Extra point was good. Difference in game was that Zack's team was able to stop opponent's try for their extra point. A fun game to watch. Only Josh plays this week. I'll keep you posted.
I'm back on the elliptical machine. Not up to my 45 minutes yet. Don't know if I'll ever get to that number again. Working on it as I am about up to 20-25 minutes. It is not easy growing old! But, I will continue to do so. Do I have a choice? I think not.
Word is out that possibly the regular NFL officials will return for week four of the football season. I think the final straw was the end of the Seattle vs. Green Bay game when a missed pass interference call allowed the perpetrator to somehow score a touchdown. It seems that a valid interception was ruled a catch for the offensive team. One will never see a more confused call in professional athletics. You can quote me on that.
Just received a call from Mike Huckabee asking for donations to Akin for Senate. He made the horrible comments about rape. I can accept his apology but I think he should have dropped out of the race and allowed someone else to run for the Senate seat. Sorry, Mike! Disappointed in you backing this man.
Will November ever get here? Getting tired of listening to political ads. Should not allow campaigning. Just look at the candidates' records of failures and accomplishments. Think of the money saved.
Sorry to hear Andy Williams passed on. Was a good role model and had a marvelous career. Dead at 84. R.I.P.
Must go do my elliptical exercises. Soooo....
Until next time!
Toodle Pip!
Derf!
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Our House Is a Very, Very, Very Fine House
I am happy to report that Kurt and Jerry now coexist all of the time! This actually started on Sunday, but I thought I'd give it a couple days before announcing it to the world.
Jerry wants to play most of the time. Kurt is a little more moderate. So there is sometimes hissing, but nothing serious (most importantly, no injuries).... Kurt is just laying down the law. He pretty much does everything on his own terms.
Yesterday I bought them these cute little tent-type things to nap in. (They were buy one, get one free!) This afternoon Jerry took a nap in my recliner, and Kurt slept in a cardboard box.
We love our kitties!
Jerry wants to play most of the time. Kurt is a little more moderate. So there is sometimes hissing, but nothing serious (most importantly, no injuries).... Kurt is just laying down the law. He pretty much does everything on his own terms.
Yesterday I bought them these cute little tent-type things to nap in. (They were buy one, get one free!) This afternoon Jerry took a nap in my recliner, and Kurt slept in a cardboard box.
We love our kitties!
Monday, September 24, 2012
Memorization Challenge
Pastor David is preaching this fall on the Sermon on the Mount.
His wife, Laura, is going to memorize it. That's three whole chapters, Matthew 5 - 7.
And today I told her that I would memorize it, too.
It's harder for me to memorize now than it was, say, 30 years ago, so I guess I better get started!
His wife, Laura, is going to memorize it. That's three whole chapters, Matthew 5 - 7.
And today I told her that I would memorize it, too.
It's harder for me to memorize now than it was, say, 30 years ago, so I guess I better get started!
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Ogletree!
"Throw it to Ogletree!"
Thus I spent my early afternoon, listening to Lew yell this at Tony Romo.
For those that don't know, Tony Romo is the quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys.
And Ogletree? He is a wide receiver for the Cowboys.
And why does Lew care so much about Kevin Ogletree? Two words: Fantasy Football.
Apparently Ogletree only earned eight points for Lew's team, The Beach Bums. So watch out Ogletree -- Lew's going to bench you if you don't pick it up!
Thus I spent my early afternoon, listening to Lew yell this at Tony Romo.
For those that don't know, Tony Romo is the quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys.
And Ogletree? He is a wide receiver for the Cowboys.
And why does Lew care so much about Kevin Ogletree? Two words: Fantasy Football.
Apparently Ogletree only earned eight points for Lew's team, The Beach Bums. So watch out Ogletree -- Lew's going to bench you if you don't pick it up!
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