I KNOW JUST ENOUGH TO BE DANGEROUS!!!

Okay, tried to add a slideshow and somehow it downloaded in a different order and I added all kinds of things afterwards that show up before thinking that it did not download..... Oh well, enjoy the trip down my memory lane. These are some old photos that were scanned six years ago so the quality is not good but I love some them just the same.

 

This is a collage of a slideshow that appears later.

 

 

 

 

these pics were taken from 1976 to 1984.

 

Central Christian Church circa 1982

gettin'old

Whew ! We Are Getting Old!

Well, when I was taking the pictures for the previous two posts I had to move this collage of our wedding and honeymoon. As you can see, we were very low key...I do so love those columns in the covered walkway of Central Christian Church where we got married though. Awwww young love!

Asian Painting on Table

Since I was dusting and got out the camera for the previous post I took some pictures of this little table my Aunt Susan gave me. It was painted black and had a few chips and places on it. One day I was painting a little desk I got with a dark brown paint. I was finishing up and the table caught my eye. I thought while I had the paint and brush out I would give it a little quick brush up to touch/even up the chips. When I started running the brush over the surface, this image popped out. I was afraid to apply too much more paint because I did not want to cover over the image that was appearing right before my eyes. The table is cool because it is two parts that could be used as individual half tables or put together as one. Anybody know what this image might be? Is it a decal or hand painted?

Mrs. Spritzers Garden

I have been meaning to post pictures of this book and explain the special full circle significance it has to me. So today, as I was dusting, I picked it up from the propped position on the shelf to dust around it and decided to go get the camera out. A little girl in my class and her family went to a book signing and got this book for me for Christmas. I love the book. The fact that it is signed by the author makes it all the more special to me.

I worked for seven years at the most wonderful place. It was a school of over 700 children (and families). Every class was either a preschool or a kindergarten class. It was located in another county besides where I live and the classes were half day. I left this past year and have had a hard time adjusting, though I really do love where I am for different reasons. Anyway, I have been going through what I feel is something very similar to mourning for my old school and the people I worked with.

The reason I am off on this tangent is that the second year we opened, our administrators read this book to us at the retreat before school opened to get us motivated about the start of the year. I have always loved it. I love to garden as well, so the parallel between the nurturing and growing of flowers and children reflect what I love most. When I see the book on my shelf, it makes me smile because I remember my old school and touch my fingers to my lips in a silent kiss. I also think of the work I continue to do and how important it is to try and spread the philosophy and knowledge I gained from that special place so dear to my heart.

Will spring ever truly be here?

I took some pictures today of my daffodil blooms. The chipmunks are eating every bulb I have planted. I do not think I will get any tulips. Oh well... Sarai the moon face is for you. I know it freaks you out.

Reading Groups

Just some pictures of reading group. They are so excited about reading and figuring out unknown words and they are getting good at using strategies.

St. Patrick's Day

School fun! We tried to all wear green and sport shamrock hats!

Baby Shower

Went to a baby shower for my brother's new baby on Sunday. They are having a boy. The name is Alexander Trent. Kenzi is growing up fast. She was all over the place and is still very good all of the time. She is the happiest kid!

Birthday Dinner

WE had my birthday at Ruby Tuesdays. I love the salad bar. I'm beginning the slippery slope down.....51. Had a surprise visit from Vince at school and Gabriel texted me. He had to call me when he got a return text from me that even had spaces and included no panic random letters! Mama got game!

Essay on Silence by Fra Elbertus

I found this book years ago in a little shop. I think it was around 1975. I always have loved it for the humor and volumes it speaks by not saying anything at all. I put it away because I had it out as a little conversation piece and Roger (through the years) kept accidently putting his glass on it like a coaster. I finally put it away and found it again during the move.

I had often wondered about the inscription and the writing on the back and what the connection was. Days before internet and all. I looked it up today online and found that Fra Elbertus was a pen name for Elbert Hubbard who was a soap salesman, author and philosopher. I will try to add some links to his information. I am not good at that yet. He published several essays and states that this is his best work. Walt Mason was a poet and wrote for newspapers. Don't know much yet but it is interesting. I wish I had kept it in better shape.

I'm Melting

"Lost my eye, made my baby blue and my heart is in my hands." Thought this was interesting that as my snow mama melted her heart pin repositioned to look like she held it in her hands. Baby's hat leaked down to the rest of his body.

I'm Melting!!!!

"My eye fell out, making baby blue and my heart is in my hands." I thought this was interesting looking as snow mama started melting, her heart pin shifted and looked like she was holding it.

snow mama