Very slowly, that is. Especially enjoying the camera. Took a picture Friday night at a fundraiser and was told by the subject that it was the best photo he had from that night.
Youtube pleasing me. Haven't figured out how to do music on my phone. Have been very conservative on usage until I see how much is one gigabyte. That is all I have. Keep seeing better phone deals, but, oh well. I will now have two years of lusting after better deals. Have found that Verizon in NOT the answer to all of my problems....does not work at the Cohansey Café or at Gallery 50 and people sometimes tell me that I am BREAKING UP. Maybe I will give AT & T a try next.
VERY busy weekend. Thank goodness for a quiet Monday and Tuesday to catch up with myself. Fundraiser Friday night. Lunch with Santa Saturday morning (another fundraiser). Bridgeton House tour Saturday afternoon. Only went to one house but it was warm and cozy, with 20 fireplaces. Then a Prairie Home Companion evening (my favorite thing to do). Sunday was church, Christmas shopping, grocery shopping, football (Eagles lost) and singing at a church service for the Journey to the manger. Luckily, I live right across the street from church so left the football game to practice our song, then 15 minute service, and back home to catch the depressing end of the game. So I switched to 60 minutes, my other favorite thing.
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Monday, December 8, 2014
Monday, October 13, 2014
It's better if I stay home
Had to go pick someone up yesterday in an unusual place since she is living with her son. Started out following my MapQuest directions as I was trying to find a shorter way to get there than the one she suggested. First problem is I run into a TRAFFIC JAM on a highway where I usually just tool along at 65 miles per hour. They were repaving Route 55 and not only was it slow, they had CLOSED MY EXIT. So, I was really stewing and cursing and wishing for an anxiety pill and had to drive about 15 minutes to get extra far from my destination. Then I underwent a sudden panic attack and had to pay $2.99 for 24 hours of Sprint Navigator on my phone. I was suddenly very unsure about where I was and where I was going. So, it took me about an hour of driving to get to the first phase of my journey. Then another hour to get to Philly and was forced to drive fast due to fears of being late for the theater. Two setbacks in Philly....my street was closed and then more streets were blocked off due to the annual OUTFEST. The play was good (Rapture, blister and burn), the dinner was good and the drive home long and dark. More streets blocked off but I overcame it. Was in a bit of a snit about the whole thing. The entire expedition took me from 11:30 AM until 8:15 PM. At least I got home in time to watch the Eagles beat the Giants. I had to turn it off at half time cause I can't stand to watch the sacking and the grandstanding. Happy that the Eagles did well anyway.
Those darn squirrels! (book), by Adam Rubin, illustrated by Daniel Salmieri. Spoke to my condition as I have a squirrel living in my ceiling. A very cute children's book about a man trying to defeat the squirrels and then giving in and appreciating them.
Younger next year...for women (book), by Chris Crowley and Henry S. Lodge. Got this book on interlibrary loan. So hard to follow their advice which is to exercise HARD 6 days a week and don't eat crap. Already, I feel my will to exercise today sinking. Their philosophy is that you are either growing or deteriorating and the only way to grow is to move. I agree but it is so hard.
Those darn squirrels! (book), by Adam Rubin, illustrated by Daniel Salmieri. Spoke to my condition as I have a squirrel living in my ceiling. A very cute children's book about a man trying to defeat the squirrels and then giving in and appreciating them.
Younger next year...for women (book), by Chris Crowley and Henry S. Lodge. Got this book on interlibrary loan. So hard to follow their advice which is to exercise HARD 6 days a week and don't eat crap. Already, I feel my will to exercise today sinking. Their philosophy is that you are either growing or deteriorating and the only way to grow is to move. I agree but it is so hard.
Monday, September 22, 2014
Not a role model
I always pay attention to the messages on people's T-shirts. There is a trend for BIG BLOCK LETTERS. A young black guy in my town was sporting NOT A ROLE MODEL.
Have spent too much time at home since after church yesterday. Ignored a classical concert and a Jersey fresh fundraising dinner to stay home and watch FOOTBALL and then 60 minutes. Football was quite engaging, despite the brutality and fights and injuries. We won! (The Philadelphia Eagles, that is).
Just finished up a lot of books, which gives me a sense of accomplishment and allows space for some new books to enter my life (not today, though)
Paris in love : a memoir (book), by Eloisa James. Borrowed on my Nook through the library Overdrive program. She is a historical romance writer who spent one year in Paris with her Italian husband, two children, and dog. I like the stories and especially the list of her favorite stores, museums, etc. at the end.
The secret history (book), by Donna Tartt. An earlier book by the author of The goldfinch. I got a bit impatient with it and ended up kind of skimming. It was the story of a group of friends attending a college in Vermont and studying the classics. Their adventures and who knew what about whom and when.
Carsick (book), John Waters. John Waters hitchhiked from his home in Baltimore, Maryland to his apartment in San Francisco. The book has an interesting set up. First, he writes about the "good rides" and then the "bad rides". These are purely imaginary and almost made me abandon the book, they are so crazy. Then come the "real rides". I particularly liked the list in the back for his playlist of hitchhiking songs mentioned in the stories.
Letters to a fellow seeker : a short introduction to the Quaker way (book), by Steve Chase. The story from a young man from Vermont who discovered the Quaker religion. It is a slight book with 7 letters to a friend about various topics of belief.
Have spent too much time at home since after church yesterday. Ignored a classical concert and a Jersey fresh fundraising dinner to stay home and watch FOOTBALL and then 60 minutes. Football was quite engaging, despite the brutality and fights and injuries. We won! (The Philadelphia Eagles, that is).
Just finished up a lot of books, which gives me a sense of accomplishment and allows space for some new books to enter my life (not today, though)
Paris in love : a memoir (book), by Eloisa James. Borrowed on my Nook through the library Overdrive program. She is a historical romance writer who spent one year in Paris with her Italian husband, two children, and dog. I like the stories and especially the list of her favorite stores, museums, etc. at the end.
The secret history (book), by Donna Tartt. An earlier book by the author of The goldfinch. I got a bit impatient with it and ended up kind of skimming. It was the story of a group of friends attending a college in Vermont and studying the classics. Their adventures and who knew what about whom and when.
Carsick (book), John Waters. John Waters hitchhiked from his home in Baltimore, Maryland to his apartment in San Francisco. The book has an interesting set up. First, he writes about the "good rides" and then the "bad rides". These are purely imaginary and almost made me abandon the book, they are so crazy. Then come the "real rides". I particularly liked the list in the back for his playlist of hitchhiking songs mentioned in the stories.
Letters to a fellow seeker : a short introduction to the Quaker way (book), by Steve Chase. The story from a young man from Vermont who discovered the Quaker religion. It is a slight book with 7 letters to a friend about various topics of belief.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
The "instability" ball
You know that big ball that they have at the health club? I took a class today called Stability ball/yoga. I didn't do real well. It was challenging but I might do it again. There was crouching involved and pushups, two things I have been avoiding.
My brother-in-law apologized to me for doubting me. I said that the Baltimore Ravens was the only football team named for a POEM. Since Poe lived and died in Baltimore, the team was named after his poem called The Raven.
Checking out the book The blind side from the Bridgeton Public Library. Since I saw the movie and since Michael Oher is on the winning Superbowl team, I am interested in learning more about him. You don't hear much about him, but he is still on the team, so he must be doing an OK job. Perhaps you never hear about people on the defense side.
My brother-in-law apologized to me for doubting me. I said that the Baltimore Ravens was the only football team named for a POEM. Since Poe lived and died in Baltimore, the team was named after his poem called The Raven.
Checking out the book The blind side from the Bridgeton Public Library. Since I saw the movie and since Michael Oher is on the winning Superbowl team, I am interested in learning more about him. You don't hear much about him, but he is still on the team, so he must be doing an OK job. Perhaps you never hear about people on the defense side.
Monday, February 4, 2013
Oreo's cookie or creme whisper fight
This was my favorite super bowl ad since it takes place in a LIBRARY. It was funny because people are having a knock down, drag out fight, but they are whispering since they are in a library. Even the firemen and the policemen are whispering.
It looks really cold and windy outside. Am enjoying hanging around my sister's nice, clean house and puttering around with her husband, using the computer and reading the New York Times. Not real enthusiastic about returning to my life. I am losing interest in my life. Big event for the day is going to the eye doctor, which I desperately need to do. I am having trouble seeing the computer and many other things. I guess I will have to bite the bullet and buy new glasses, which cost as much as a small vacation.
It was fun watching the super bowl. I won $15 and got to watch some of it from the hot tub. It was a pretty exciting, nerve-wracking game. I wanted Baltimore to win just because of Michael Oher, who was the subject of a book and a movie called The blind side. He is on defense so you don't hear much about him, but his rags-to-riches story is very heart warming.
It looks really cold and windy outside. Am enjoying hanging around my sister's nice, clean house and puttering around with her husband, using the computer and reading the New York Times. Not real enthusiastic about returning to my life. I am losing interest in my life. Big event for the day is going to the eye doctor, which I desperately need to do. I am having trouble seeing the computer and many other things. I guess I will have to bite the bullet and buy new glasses, which cost as much as a small vacation.
It was fun watching the super bowl. I won $15 and got to watch some of it from the hot tub. It was a pretty exciting, nerve-wracking game. I wanted Baltimore to win just because of Michael Oher, who was the subject of a book and a movie called The blind side. He is on defense so you don't hear much about him, but his rags-to-riches story is very heart warming.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Tried to watch football last night
I tried to watch the Eagles play the Saints last night, but it was too painful. Such a brutal game. I couldn't stand watching Michael Vick get sacked so many times. All in all, it was a rather COLD and lonely evening. And this is just the BEGINNING of winter. And I even have heat and electricity, unlike many New Jersey people right now.
Finally, I just went to bed. As long as I stayed near the middle of the bed, it was OK. Kind of cold near the edges though. I put another blanket on top of my blanket and my comforter. Yes, it seemed like a "three dog night".
Election today. When I got there, I saw that there were TWO questions on the ballot. I thought there was only going to be one. Seemed to be a bit of confusion amongst the other people, too. They would spend a very long time in the booth and then come out without pressing the final button. Multiply that times millions of people and you will see why there will be many questions about the results and methods of the election. I actually had to wait in line for a few minutes. Usually, there is NOTHING going on at my voting place. My nephew voted for the first time today. I hope he will carry on the family tradition of voting.
Finally, I just went to bed. As long as I stayed near the middle of the bed, it was OK. Kind of cold near the edges though. I put another blanket on top of my blanket and my comforter. Yes, it seemed like a "three dog night".
Election today. When I got there, I saw that there were TWO questions on the ballot. I thought there was only going to be one. Seemed to be a bit of confusion amongst the other people, too. They would spend a very long time in the booth and then come out without pressing the final button. Multiply that times millions of people and you will see why there will be many questions about the results and methods of the election. I actually had to wait in line for a few minutes. Usually, there is NOTHING going on at my voting place. My nephew voted for the first time today. I hope he will carry on the family tradition of voting.
Sunday, September 23, 2012
What is a blog? An online diary that serves as a welcome diversion from working, meeting people or having sex. Ever.
This is on a magnet I purchased at a GREAT bookstore in Lewes, Delaware. I go there once a year with some friends and I was delighted to see that Biblion was still in business. Truthfully, I don't BUY many books, as I am FRUGAL and a librarian and a retired person. Librarians are specialists in getting stuff for FREE. This is a USED book store, but with oodles of other cool stuff like bookmarks, magnets, greeting cards, etc. Also, the owner leaves little notes around the store calling your attention to things and she makes cool arrangements of items. I got a couple of good quotes there (another one of my addictions).
Wow, it is really hard to blog and listen to the Eagles football game at the same time.
I am listening to the local radio station on the computer. Also I am a bit chilly. I am sitting at a picnic table in front of the Bridgeton Public Library and drinking a Diet Coke and the day is waning. I refuse to admit that I am COLD. After all, I am the person who never put a coat on all last winter. Oh dear, now it is starting to get BUGGY.
Sunday is such a drag of a day. Nothing is open. OK, that is a bit of an exageration.
But, I needed a library and an electronics store. That is why I am sitting OUTSIDE a library in order to get wireless access.
This is on a magnet I purchased at a GREAT bookstore in Lewes, Delaware. I go there once a year with some friends and I was delighted to see that Biblion was still in business. Truthfully, I don't BUY many books, as I am FRUGAL and a librarian and a retired person. Librarians are specialists in getting stuff for FREE. This is a USED book store, but with oodles of other cool stuff like bookmarks, magnets, greeting cards, etc. Also, the owner leaves little notes around the store calling your attention to things and she makes cool arrangements of items. I got a couple of good quotes there (another one of my addictions).
Wow, it is really hard to blog and listen to the Eagles football game at the same time.
I am listening to the local radio station on the computer. Also I am a bit chilly. I am sitting at a picnic table in front of the Bridgeton Public Library and drinking a Diet Coke and the day is waning. I refuse to admit that I am COLD. After all, I am the person who never put a coat on all last winter. Oh dear, now it is starting to get BUGGY.
Sunday is such a drag of a day. Nothing is open. OK, that is a bit of an exageration.
But, I needed a library and an electronics store. That is why I am sitting OUTSIDE a library in order to get wireless access.
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Under a time line...after two hours at the new McDonald's things start to happen. I think they are trying to tell me something. Every time you click on a website, the McDonald's welcome page comes up instead.
The "weird family" just came in. They are the ones who come all together in a beat up station wagon to use the library computers. I hope they don't recognize me.
Feeling tired and like I am not accomplishing enough or the right things. I DID get some stuff done today but not all I could/should have. Plus, I am feeling somewhat decrepit and getting tired too early and having foot and leg pain. I could go on and on but I won't. Sometimes I just want to be alone and not even answer the phone. It could be those pesky people who want to save me money on my electric bill or someone to invite me to do something. Why am I so resistant to saving money? Maybe it is a GOOD thing to save money on my electric bill but what is in it for them?
About the invitations....yesterday I had THREE iinvitations to go to breakfast. That just causes me stress!
Hey, the Eagles won today and I didn't even watch it. Feel like I accomplished something good but I had nothing to do with it.
Really pretty sky looking out the "picture windows" at McDonald's. In fact, it was a glorious day with reasonable temperatures (77 degrees) and fantastic Turner clouds.
Maybe I don't mean Turner. I mean the French guy who painted a lot of ladies on swings - Fragonard?
Feeling guilty cause I should be at a church event but here I am using the computer.
I can't take too many events in one day and I went to church already this AM.
Lessons learned: Don't take an anti-anxiety pill and go to Quaker Meeting. I have been feeling SLEEPY as well as tired all day.
The "weird family" just came in. They are the ones who come all together in a beat up station wagon to use the library computers. I hope they don't recognize me.
Feeling tired and like I am not accomplishing enough or the right things. I DID get some stuff done today but not all I could/should have. Plus, I am feeling somewhat decrepit and getting tired too early and having foot and leg pain. I could go on and on but I won't. Sometimes I just want to be alone and not even answer the phone. It could be those pesky people who want to save me money on my electric bill or someone to invite me to do something. Why am I so resistant to saving money? Maybe it is a GOOD thing to save money on my electric bill but what is in it for them?
About the invitations....yesterday I had THREE iinvitations to go to breakfast. That just causes me stress!
Hey, the Eagles won today and I didn't even watch it. Feel like I accomplished something good but I had nothing to do with it.
Really pretty sky looking out the "picture windows" at McDonald's. In fact, it was a glorious day with reasonable temperatures (77 degrees) and fantastic Turner clouds.
Maybe I don't mean Turner. I mean the French guy who painted a lot of ladies on swings - Fragonard?
Feeling guilty cause I should be at a church event but here I am using the computer.
I can't take too many events in one day and I went to church already this AM.
Lessons learned: Don't take an anti-anxiety pill and go to Quaker Meeting. I have been feeling SLEEPY as well as tired all day.
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