A deer came into our yard last night--at just about 5:00 p.m. It came right up to our bird feeder by the window in the computer room. I ran up to the sewing room and took some pictures. Here are a couple pictures.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
THIS AND THAT
A couple of weeks ago, me, Bob, Sarah and Keith went to Artfest 2009. It is held annually at Annmarie Gardens in Calvert, MD. We all bought some art. I bought another Betsey von Deele painting which isn't really isn't done in paint at all. She is a fiber artist and her paintings are actually done in fabric. The winter scene above is the one I bought this year. A few years ago I bought one of her beach scenes. The next 2 paintings I buy from her will be spring and fall.
We also bought a nice photograph of Venice, Italy and a water scene, done in soft colors. The paint is called egg tempura and they used it back in the Renaissance times. I love it. Those are the top 2 pictures.
Here is the website for Annmarie Gardens.
http://www.annmariegarden.org/Events/Artsfest/index.htm
I see they made a musical of "Little House On The Prairie." This version stars Melissa Gilbert as "Ma." That should be interesting. I've never seen her sing before. I'm sure she'll do ok with that, but what I'm most curious about how they can pack all those stories into a 2 hour musical. How do they decide what to put in it and what to leave out. I'd be interested in seeing it to see how they do it.This Wednesday I start my digital photography class. I'm looking forward to that.
I've been taking an Italian class since the beginning of September and love that.
Some of my friends and I had lunch Saturday and then we went shopping to some of the local country and antique stores and a small Amish market. We had a great time.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
NEW BUILDING PROJECTS
We've been doing some work around our house. Check our building projects page:
http://mdskisbldg.blogspot.com/
http://mdskisbldg.blogspot.com/
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Saturday, August 1, 2009
HOME AGAIN
Had a wonderful time on our vacation. We saw lots of family, and traveled lots of miles. For the full report, see our trip blog: http://mdskistrips.blogspot.com
Sunday, July 12, 2009
IT'S VACATION TIME!
Bob and I are heading out on vacation!!!! Yeah! I always love a vacation.
For more info see our travel blog: http://mdskistrips.blogspot.com
For more info see our travel blog: http://mdskistrips.blogspot.com
Thursday, July 2, 2009
FIRST POST FOR JULY
Time goes way too fast. Here it is, July already. Yesterday was Canada Day. I remember when I lived in Michigan, our city bordered Canada. The 2 cities used to celebrate their big holidays together. It was a fun week of sales, parades, food and fireworks. On the 1st, we'd go down to the river and watch the fireworks on the Canadian side. Then, on the 4th, they could see our fireworks.
When I was a child--from age 2 to 12, we lived in Indiana. The 4th of July was always fun. The day would start off with a parade down Third Street. We lived right along Third Street (well--West Third Street) and the parade went right down the street in front of our house.
Now, you would think we'd get front row seats. And we did get front row seats--but had to spread our blankets out about 6 or 7 in the morning. Otherwise, people would come right along and claim their spot--in our lawn! Well, I guess technically, it wasn't our lawn--there was a sidewalk between our lawn and the grass down by the street, but still--it FELT like it was our lawn. Anyway, we felt like it was ours and defended it as if it was. My Dad used to get so mad at all teh people who would park on our street, then cut through our lawn to get a spot to watch the parade.
Eventually, our Mom would send us out in shifts to sit on the blankets and reserve our spot. We would bring out our camping chairs and picnic baskets and stuff and put them on the blankets. If we didn't, then other people would come along and just claim the spot as their own. A family I only remember as the Hendersons used to drive over from where they lived and watch the parade with us. I remember one of the boys' names was Jay. Otherwise, I don't remember too much about them. We only saw them on July 4th.
Sometimes other friends would come over--the Brockschmidts maybe. Anyway, the parade would finally start and it was such a great parade. You always knew when it was almost over because you'd hear the sirens of the fire trucks coming down the road. I remember how Doug and Russ used to cover their ears because of the noise.
One year most of us kids marched in the parade. Therese was in it with her baton twirling group. Our 4H club marched in it and it was a lot of fun. I remember that Janie and I did flips and cartwheels every now and again. Otherwise we just marched and waved to the people. That was fun.
In the afternoon, we'd have a picnic in the backyard.
In the evening the big event was going to Bricky Bowl. The football field for the local high school. We'd grab a cooler, blankets, bag with snacks and all walk downtown. Mom and Dad would find our spot and we'd sit and wait anxiously for the fireworks. I think the youngest boys would fall asleep, while Doug and Russ would sometimes cover their ears again for some of the loudest ones.
Always fun memories for me.
After Bob and I got married, we always went to fireworks displays. But, it wasn't until we moved to Duncanville, TX that I finally saw a parade on July 4th again.
I think it always was about 100 degrees on parade day and my favorite float was the cub/boy scout float because they had some of the kids walking down the street with spray bottles and they sprayed the crowd with water.
We had the usual cookout and then we'd head to the fireworks. I have always loved fireworks and wish I could live in Orlando near a theme park so I could see fireworks every night.
Now, we rarely go see the firworks. We usually just stay home. I don't know why we quit going. I love them. I guess we just got tired of crowds. No matter, I at least watch the special from DC. The fireworks are nice and it is a bugless night.
Have a happy and safe 4th, everyone!
When I was a child--from age 2 to 12, we lived in Indiana. The 4th of July was always fun. The day would start off with a parade down Third Street. We lived right along Third Street (well--West Third Street) and the parade went right down the street in front of our house.
Now, you would think we'd get front row seats. And we did get front row seats--but had to spread our blankets out about 6 or 7 in the morning. Otherwise, people would come right along and claim their spot--in our lawn! Well, I guess technically, it wasn't our lawn--there was a sidewalk between our lawn and the grass down by the street, but still--it FELT like it was our lawn. Anyway, we felt like it was ours and defended it as if it was. My Dad used to get so mad at all teh people who would park on our street, then cut through our lawn to get a spot to watch the parade.
Eventually, our Mom would send us out in shifts to sit on the blankets and reserve our spot. We would bring out our camping chairs and picnic baskets and stuff and put them on the blankets. If we didn't, then other people would come along and just claim the spot as their own. A family I only remember as the Hendersons used to drive over from where they lived and watch the parade with us. I remember one of the boys' names was Jay. Otherwise, I don't remember too much about them. We only saw them on July 4th.
Sometimes other friends would come over--the Brockschmidts maybe. Anyway, the parade would finally start and it was such a great parade. You always knew when it was almost over because you'd hear the sirens of the fire trucks coming down the road. I remember how Doug and Russ used to cover their ears because of the noise.
One year most of us kids marched in the parade. Therese was in it with her baton twirling group. Our 4H club marched in it and it was a lot of fun. I remember that Janie and I did flips and cartwheels every now and again. Otherwise we just marched and waved to the people. That was fun.
In the afternoon, we'd have a picnic in the backyard.
In the evening the big event was going to Bricky Bowl. The football field for the local high school. We'd grab a cooler, blankets, bag with snacks and all walk downtown. Mom and Dad would find our spot and we'd sit and wait anxiously for the fireworks. I think the youngest boys would fall asleep, while Doug and Russ would sometimes cover their ears again for some of the loudest ones.
Always fun memories for me.
After Bob and I got married, we always went to fireworks displays. But, it wasn't until we moved to Duncanville, TX that I finally saw a parade on July 4th again.
I think it always was about 100 degrees on parade day and my favorite float was the cub/boy scout float because they had some of the kids walking down the street with spray bottles and they sprayed the crowd with water.
We had the usual cookout and then we'd head to the fireworks. I have always loved fireworks and wish I could live in Orlando near a theme park so I could see fireworks every night.
Now, we rarely go see the firworks. We usually just stay home. I don't know why we quit going. I love them. I guess we just got tired of crowds. No matter, I at least watch the special from DC. The fireworks are nice and it is a bugless night.
Have a happy and safe 4th, everyone!
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