Friday, June 5 was our 38th wedding anniversary. We celebrated really big (LOL). We had dinner at the Elephant Bar in Lakewood, walked around Belmar, had coffee (him) and a pot of jasmine tea (me) at the Coffee Press, and went home. We did the entire celebration for less than $50. We didn't even give each other cards, so that was the total, total cost.
Oh, it's not always this way. One year I got a big (really big) diamond, and I think we've done a trip or two over the years. But it's nice to be at the point where a low-key, low-stress, low-cost evening is completely satisfying. And it's nice to be at the point where the hard work of marriage is over. There are some benefits to getting older ;-)
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Friday, June 5, 2009
Job, the Parent
January 1, 2009 I started a year-long project: read the Bible through from beginning to end. This is the first time I've done it with no agenda and no pre-conceived ideas. I just wanted to read it like a "book". It's been a great journey so far.
A few days ago I came across a very interesting verse in Job. He had 7 sons and 3 daughters. His sons took turns holding "feasts" in their homes and invited all the siblings. Here's what really hit me: Early in the morning he (Job) would sacrifice a burnt offering for each of them, thinking, "Perhaps my children have sinned and cursed God in their hearts." This was Job's regular custom. (Job 1:5).
Wow! Talk about parental love and committment. Daughters - watch out! Early in the morning I will be praying for you. Just in case you need it :-)
A few days ago I came across a very interesting verse in Job. He had 7 sons and 3 daughters. His sons took turns holding "feasts" in their homes and invited all the siblings. Here's what really hit me: Early in the morning he (Job) would sacrifice a burnt offering for each of them, thinking, "Perhaps my children have sinned and cursed God in their hearts." This was Job's regular custom. (Job 1:5).
Wow! Talk about parental love and committment. Daughters - watch out! Early in the morning I will be praying for you. Just in case you need it :-)
A Picture from 1955
Here is the picture of my brother "Donny" with me and Nodak, my kitty. This was in the summer of 1955; I was three and he was 10 or 11. I referenced this picture in the blog titled "#5 out of 10". If this were in color you'd see that we were both redheads.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Doll Clothes
I've been without work now for nearly a month. During that month's time I took two trips to see family, I cleaned out my closet and all my dressers, moved all the furniture and cleaned under/behind them, and....decided to make some doll clothes for the granddaughters. I must be going crazy.
I used to enjoy sewing, but I'm not enjoying myself very much this time. All three granddaughters have an American Doll and they will all be together this summer. So making a nice new outfit for each of them seemed like a nice grandmotherly thing to do. But as I'm working on these outfits, I get to thinking - I have three jumpers; green, blue and pink. Whatever possessed me to buy different colored fabric? Especially since they all have a strong preference for pink. Now, who gets the pink one? I can already see the pouty faces of the other two.
The outfits are really cute though - jumper and tee-shirt. Fabric and pattern for half price. I was feeling pretty good about that. Until I realized my savings is more than offset by the price of the buckles and appliques.
I think I really need to go back to work. But that's another story I'll share a little later.
I used to enjoy sewing, but I'm not enjoying myself very much this time. All three granddaughters have an American Doll and they will all be together this summer. So making a nice new outfit for each of them seemed like a nice grandmotherly thing to do. But as I'm working on these outfits, I get to thinking - I have three jumpers; green, blue and pink. Whatever possessed me to buy different colored fabric? Especially since they all have a strong preference for pink. Now, who gets the pink one? I can already see the pouty faces of the other two.
The outfits are really cute though - jumper and tee-shirt. Fabric and pattern for half price. I was feeling pretty good about that. Until I realized my savings is more than offset by the price of the buckles and appliques.
I think I really need to go back to work. But that's another story I'll share a little later.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Luxury
Here is one of my favorite quotes. I found it in the TIME magazine (Maira Kalman) and have it posted on my bulletin board.
Don't talk to me about Luxury.
O.K., You can. But Forget it.
You must know
that the only
real luxury
is TIME.
TIME
and a
cup of tea.
And a Pear.
Or an apple.
Maybe a little cake.
That is enough.
Sometimes having the time for a cup of tea and a piece of fruit or cake is the biggest blessing of the day. Simple. Inexpensive. Satisfying.
Don't talk to me about Luxury.
O.K., You can. But Forget it.
You must know
that the only
real luxury
is TIME.
TIME
and a
cup of tea.
And a Pear.
Or an apple.
Maybe a little cake.
That is enough.
Sometimes having the time for a cup of tea and a piece of fruit or cake is the biggest blessing of the day. Simple. Inexpensive. Satisfying.
Monday, June 1, 2009
June
I love June. It is one of my favorite months. Why is June so special? Here are some reasons:
- Summer begins
- Weddings and anniversaries (including my own)
- No matter how hot it gets, the mornings and evenings are cool (at least in Colorado they are)
- Flag Day
- Lots of green
- Grass, trees, and flowers look young, fresh, perky and clean
- Winter will not come for a long time
- Father's Day - for remembering and honoring my dad who left us way too soon
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