pretty princess

Trying on wedding gowns at the big bridal store was like dressing up a barbie doll! Johanna was the doll and she tried on lots and lots of white dresses. Interestingly, the quantity of stylish gowns and quality of fabrics and construction left us feeling disappointed. We had a much better experience at a small boutique.

Quote of the day from Yves Saint Laurent;

"Over the years I have learned that what is important in a dress is the woman who is wearing it."

have a good week!

paper page print

All week my horoscope has been predicting lots and lots of creative energy for me. Where did the energy go? I have all sorts of paper and ink on my table and I've only been able to do some rudimentary design and construction. The creative wave must have missed my building. I need to clear my table, my mind, and move onto something else!


Quote of the day from Sarah Bernhardt;

"Life engenders life. Energy creates energy. It is by spending oneself that one becomes rich."

take care

peculiar passion

Not so peculiar I suppose, my penchant for shoes. Comfort and purpose have eclipsed fashion in recent years. But not entirely, for I found an answer to the woeful rainy early morning dog walk in the form of colorful and cute rain boots! It was the perfect morning to wear the Land's End rain boots that are only appropriate on a few spring or fall days here in Minnesota. The proper costume of the day (thank you Edie Beale) weather-wise will be indicated by what shoe will be worn. I'm so very impressed by the form and function of so many "sport" shoe companies whose comfort actually looks good. I feel a shopping trip coming on...

Quote of the day from Katherine Hepburn;


"If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun."


thanks to the new Talbots catalog for the quote on the front cover. Talbots catalog is very cute this year. I'm shocked that I like many of the outfits---moi? Talbots? who knew?

precipitation

The daily weather report and forecast is interesting. Do the meteorologists have a a glint in their eye when they say "keep your umbrellas handy" and "be ready for some wind" or is it just me. I think they have a lot of fun screwing with us. I really needed to walk to the post office today but I will not go in this downpour. Thanks Belinda, this 3 hour long downpour is not "scattered showers" !

Today's quote from an anonymous source;

"Every life has its dark and cheerful hours. Happiness comes from choosing which to remember."

stay dry.

the polish and the pga

Today is the practice round for a lesser known but important golf event, The Polish Open. It is held every year in Wisconsin with the major players being the brothers Sepnieski and others who make the cut by just showing up on time. This is no easy task. The night before the final round, there is a marathon card game and plenty of beer drinking. All a part of the true experience.

On Sunday we have passes for the "real" PGA event held at Hazeltine golf club. You may have heard about it. I find it enjoyable to go to these events and see the pros in person. It somehow makes the hours of golf on our home big screen more interesting after seeing the skill and concentration on the faces of the professional/celebrity golfers.


Quote of the day from Alex Levine;


" Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass the four essential food groups: alcohol. caffeine, sugar and fat."


take care!

pertinent point

Isn't it funny how people are different?

Particularly in how we communicate, the differences are vast. I am amused at how some acquaintances are extremely open in conversations--no subject is off limits! Then there are those who are reluctant to share too much. In that case, I tend to spill over on my side of the conversational scale and wonder later on if I did indeed share too much. Am I the one who is judged as too chatty? At what point do you give up trying to engage in witty repartee?

Sigh...it's like being on a teeter-totter. Do they even make teeter-totters anymore?


Quote from W.H. Auden;

" We are here on earth to do good to others. What the others are here for, I don't know."


Have a good week.

pedaling proclamation

On Wednesday morning there was joy on the Midtown Greenway. The dog and I were on an average west bound walk, got to the community garden behind Wells Fargo near 35W, and turned around to return home. As we walked eastward a man on a bike, also pedaling east, passed us. He was singing softly, riding no-handed and playing "air drums" as he traveled toward his destination. His joy made me happy. As I watched him disappear into the sunrise, I hoped his happy attitude affected more people.

I needed a little boost because I'm really struggling with the dog's behavior. Before Aly left she bought a new gentle leader collar for Mattie. It has helped, but the dog got out of it one day and made a lunge at someone carrying their dog--in their concern about the crazy barking dog. My time with the dog exiting the building to get outside, then wondering about people and dogs we will encounter outdoors is really stressful.

Quote from Samual Johnson;


"Happiness is not a state to arrive at, but rather a manner of traveling."


have a great week~~

portions aplenty

I saw many colors and combinations of fruit and Jello on Friday. It was a beautiful yet puzzling display of love and respect at a funeral luncheon for a lovely woman who recently passed away. Does the variety of different colors and vast amounts of food honoring the deceased reflect the feeling of the community?

I say yes.

Jessie was clever woman who, besides being an educator, was mechanically inclined and artistically gifted as well. Always meticulously groomed and well dressed, she was the author and executor of "good things" before Martha made her first cupcake.


My next thought, or question rather, is wondering if it is okay to have a good time at a funeral. I want to say yes! The conversations and connections with people gathered are important for remembering good times. It keeps the memories clear and mindful of details you may have forgotten. I'm glad to have reconnected with old friends and exchanged info for staying in touch on the Internet.

Connections; once tied with a lovely bow, now a simple keystroke, point and click.


Quote from Grandma Moses;


"And life is what we make it, always has been, always will be."



have great day.