Hello 2011. You seemed to get here pretty fast and I'm sorry if I haven't given you a proper greeting. How about another try at blogging?! I've been a blog junky for a few years now and have always meant to pursue my own but never made the time. With magic of a new year and a fresh start it seems like a good time. Now...what to blog about?!
My number one goal for the new year is to pursue more creative pursuits and passions. I've let myself get too caught up in "The Job" and the house and the kids (these would be my two kittens) and the general daily grind of life. Plus, I am not the world's most focused person. This means that I have lots of ideas rattling around in my head, wanting to get out and into the world, but they rarely come to fruition. *Side note: fruition - great word.* Perhaps, this will become a place to document those pursuits and share with the universe; perhaps it will be an exercise is writing and self reflection; or perhaps it will go into the graveyard of unfinished projects (that's me, always the optimist).
Either way, let's see what you got 2011.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Saturday, June 14, 2008
This One's For the Birds
This weekend was my first time...- seeing "The Birds" (so good to watch outside at the park at night!)
-going to "the diner" (so good for drunkeness)
- buying stuff at the farmer's market (so good for a reason to get up early on a Saturday)
-seeing "Cats" (yet to be seen but I'm sure I'll love)
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Oy!
Don't you just love peonies? They are so feminine and lush. I think I would like to live in a peony...
I'm exhausted. I cooked tonight which is a relatively uncommon occurence. I didn't even cook dinner, just stuff for the rest of the week. Somehow it ended up being 10:30 before I got everything cleaned up and I'm pooped! I made this via Smitten Kitchen. Since I wasn't hungry enough to eat a real helping I will save my judgement for later. It's healthy and I think it will be pretty tasty and inexpensive (I roughly calculated it to be about 50 cents per 1/2 cup serving).
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Monday, May 19, 2008
Reflections on Road Kill
I know, I'm sorry. But it is the most appropriate title I could think of. Let me explain: This morning on my way to work I noticed a goose in the middle of a busy intersection! He was nowhere near any body of water that I can think of. I felt quite sorry for him and a little helpless as to what to do.
I actually do not like geese. I grew up living on a lake and basically think they are mean and poopy (literally and figuratively). Also, they hiss which is quite disturbing and there was an unfortunate incident with a turkey when I was 4 that has left me wary birds in general. However, this lone goose, with his cute little, waddle tugged at my heart strings.
So, he managed to cross the street without harm and I hoped that he would wander his way into the woods or fly back to water or whatever it is that lost geese do. I should have called the appropriate agency when I got to work but since I have the attention span of a squirrel I pretty much forgot once I got to work. However, on the way home I saw him wandering around again! I called animal control who said, they are "not allowed to interfere with migratory water fowl" and suggested contacting the conservation department. They were already closed since it was past 5:00 : ( I'll try tomorrow but it may be too late.
The gyst of all this is that I've been seeing a lot of roadkill lately and it has really bothered me. It seems to me a sad side affect of our fast paced (fast machines) lifestyle. Such a disregard for life. While my dad was changing the oil in my car this weekend I stopped and really looked at my car for a change and was a little bit disgusted by the "machine-ness" of it. It's not that I don't appreciate the opportunities that modern transporation has opened up for us, but I think roadkill is a prime example of ways that it has disconnected us from our natural world. I've been thinking lately that it would be nice to not have a car (although I won't deny my love for the convenience and independence). To not have the cost and the hassle of owning it would be great. Plus, perhaps other modes of transportation would help me reconnect to my surroundings rather than isolate myself off from them.
I actually do not like geese. I grew up living on a lake and basically think they are mean and poopy (literally and figuratively). Also, they hiss which is quite disturbing and there was an unfortunate incident with a turkey when I was 4 that has left me wary birds in general. However, this lone goose, with his cute little, waddle tugged at my heart strings.
So, he managed to cross the street without harm and I hoped that he would wander his way into the woods or fly back to water or whatever it is that lost geese do. I should have called the appropriate agency when I got to work but since I have the attention span of a squirrel I pretty much forgot once I got to work. However, on the way home I saw him wandering around again! I called animal control who said, they are "not allowed to interfere with migratory water fowl" and suggested contacting the conservation department. They were already closed since it was past 5:00 : ( I'll try tomorrow but it may be too late.
The gyst of all this is that I've been seeing a lot of roadkill lately and it has really bothered me. It seems to me a sad side affect of our fast paced (fast machines) lifestyle. Such a disregard for life. While my dad was changing the oil in my car this weekend I stopped and really looked at my car for a change and was a little bit disgusted by the "machine-ness" of it. It's not that I don't appreciate the opportunities that modern transporation has opened up for us, but I think roadkill is a prime example of ways that it has disconnected us from our natural world. I've been thinking lately that it would be nice to not have a car (although I won't deny my love for the convenience and independence). To not have the cost and the hassle of owning it would be great. Plus, perhaps other modes of transportation would help me reconnect to my surroundings rather than isolate myself off from them.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
It's Never Too Late to Start to Blog
Nevermind that I intended to start this months ago! It's a beautiful spring day, a day of new life, and therefore a great day to start blogging. Today I became an aunt for the second time. Caroline (Rae, not sure on the spelling yet) Schrader was born at noon today in Iowa City. She weighs 6lbs. 14oz. and I will no doubt post a picture as soon as I get one. I probably won't get to see her in person until next weekend and I can't wait. I felt so blessed to become an aunt to Madeline and I'm very happy for her to have a sister. I can't imagine my life without my sisters!
This is the mother's day card that I made for my older sister (their mom). The quote perfectly describes our relationship. Also the card that I made for my mom which I was really pleased with.
I'm trying to enjoy a lazy Sunday as I have to go back to work tomorrow and can't go to Iowa yet. The weather is nearly perfect and I have a new Dwell to read so I'm happy. I'm especially loving the "Modern Homes with Old Bones" feature as I'm intrigued by the mixing of historic buildings and contemporary architecture. Reminds me of some great places that I visited in Denmark, my favorite being this place.
An interesting point that was made in the magazine is that historic restoration and sustainable design can really go hand in hand. Probably most people would not automatically associate the two, but it makes sense that using the "bones" of an old building requires a lot less energy than building from scratch. In my limited personal experience preservation can prove a hot button topic. I think that the President of National Trust for Historic Preservation summed it up well in his recent speech.
"I'll begin with a reminder of what historic preservation is all about. When you strip away the rhetoric, preservation is simply having the good sense to hold on to things that are well designed, that link us with our past in a meaningful way, and that have plenty of good use left in them."
Too bad there isn't an old castle around here that I could fix up *sigh.* 
Sunday, December 9, 2007
Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries
Life is just a bowl of cherries
Don't take it serious,
Life's too mysterious
You work, You save,
You worry so
But you can't take your dough
When you go, go, go
So keep repeating "It's the berries.
"The strongest oak must fall
The sweet things in life
To you were just loaned
So how can you lose
What you've never owned
Life is just a bowl of cherries
So live and laugh,
Laugh and love Live and laugh at it all!
So keep repeating "It's the berries.
"The strongest oak must fall
The sweet things in life
To you were just loaned
So how can you lose
What you've never owned
Life is just a bowl of cherries
So live and laugh, aha!
Laugh and love Live and laugh,
Laugh and love,
Live and laugh at it all!
© STLyrics.com 2002 -2007
Don't take it serious,
Life's too mysterious
You work, You save,
You worry so
But you can't take your dough
When you go, go, go
So keep repeating "It's the berries.
"The strongest oak must fall
The sweet things in life
To you were just loaned
So how can you lose
What you've never owned
Life is just a bowl of cherries
So live and laugh,
Laugh and love Live and laugh at it all!
So keep repeating "It's the berries.
"The strongest oak must fall
The sweet things in life
To you were just loaned
So how can you lose
What you've never owned
Life is just a bowl of cherries
So live and laugh, aha!
Laugh and love Live and laugh,
Laugh and love,
Live and laugh at it all!
© STLyrics.com 2002 -2007
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