Sunday, November 1, 2009
Monthly Roundup
I saw this idea by Katie the scrapbook lady at http://scrapbooklady.typepad.com/katie_the_scrapbook_lady/roundups/index.html. At the end of each month, she answers questions - rounding up what happened during that last month! Check out her blog for more details!
What books and/or magazines did I read this month?
I read lots but the standouts are:
Somerset Magazine's blogging and journaling magazines; Diana Gabaldon's An Echo in the Bone; and the old faithfuls Family Circle, Woman's Day and Reader's Digest.
What movies, television shows, plays, etc. did I watch this month? I'm still stuck on the CSI's (all of them) and heartbroken that Guiding Light is gone! I'm not yet loving Drew Carey on the Price is Right! I've quit watching the decorating shows and started watching the medical mysteries and the unsolved police and coroner cases.
What fun things did I do with my family and/or friends? My niece Britney and her daughter, Gracii, visited. Dad had a birthday but I missed talking to him. I left a message since he must have been out celebrating.
What special or unusual purchases did I make? I went to Volant Mills and bought some items for tea- a bag holder, some natural sugar cubes, some unusual tea leaf mixes and a honey dispenser.
What illnesses or health concerns did I have? I overused my wrist and ended up in a brace for a few days. I had a stomach virus at the same time. If my headneck, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, etc are any indication, I currently have the Swine '09 virus.
What were my accomplishments this month? I made it thru another month and still have a job.
Anything else noteworthy to include? I'm all caught up on my project 365 photos and weekly pictures. I ordered Britney and Kristi a copy of the Camping pictures' book. (Don't think they read my blog so no hints given as to their Christmas Presents!)
I've bought all the Christmas presents for my staff at work.
What books and/or magazines did I read this month?
I read lots but the standouts are:
Somerset Magazine's blogging and journaling magazines; Diana Gabaldon's An Echo in the Bone; and the old faithfuls Family Circle, Woman's Day and Reader's Digest.
What movies, television shows, plays, etc. did I watch this month? I'm still stuck on the CSI's (all of them) and heartbroken that Guiding Light is gone! I'm not yet loving Drew Carey on the Price is Right! I've quit watching the decorating shows and started watching the medical mysteries and the unsolved police and coroner cases.
What fun things did I do with my family and/or friends? My niece Britney and her daughter, Gracii, visited. Dad had a birthday but I missed talking to him. I left a message since he must have been out celebrating.
2009 10 31 Project 365 photo
I helped the boys get dressed for Halloween and kept the littlest pumpkin while the 'big' boys went out trick or treating.
We had a Halloween party at work which was lots of fun.
I went to Baltimore for lunch with online friends from the yahoo Ireland mailing list!
I went to Baltimore for lunch with online friends from the yahoo Ireland mailing list!
What special or unusual purchases did I make? I went to Volant Mills and bought some items for tea- a bag holder, some natural sugar cubes, some unusual tea leaf mixes and a honey dispenser.
What illnesses or health concerns did I have? I overused my wrist and ended up in a brace for a few days. I had a stomach virus at the same time. If my headneck, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, etc are any indication, I currently have the Swine '09 virus.
What were my accomplishments this month? I made it thru another month and still have a job.
Anything else noteworthy to include? I'm all caught up on my project 365 photos and weekly pictures. I ordered Britney and Kristi a copy of the Camping pictures' book. (Don't think they read my blog so no hints given as to their Christmas Presents!)
I've bought all the Christmas presents for my staff at work.
Friday, October 30, 2009
10/30/2009 Ryan- 12 pounds at 10 weeks!
10/29/2009 I had to go to New Castle today for work. After my meeting, I ran over to Volant (on my way to the cemetery in New Wilmington.) I've driven thru this little town so many times but never stopped. I had a bite of lunch (fried pierogies-yummy) and coffee at a restaurant, found a lovely perfume (Inis) from Ireland, and had a spot of tea at the tea store. All in all a great way to spend several hours in between meetings.
10/28/2009 I drive past this all the time. It's another of the Roadside Giants developed by students at the Vocational School. This one sits on Route 30 near the Chamber of Commerce in Greensburg.
10/27/2009 I stopped for a coffee at Starbucks today and this grass was by my car. It always reminds me of the dunes at the beach. I want to plant some at my house next year.
10/26/2009 The merchants of Ligonier sponsor a "Halloween Character" which a classroom or Scout Group, etc. then puts together and displays on one of the Lampposts that circle the Diamond. This one is my favorite this year.
10/25/2009 This statue, covered in crosses and beads, stands at the temporary Flight 93 Memorial which is only about 25 miles from my home.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Happy Birthday, Dad!
Today is my dad's birthday. I called to wish him a happy day but got his machine!
I was going to drive up to Benezette to see my mom but it has been raining since last evening. So I stayed at home, got rid of several boxes of paper and clutter, and didn't do much else.
10/24/2009 Wow, this hairy woodpecker is back outside my window and I surprised myself with this photo. Look at his wings moving!
10/23/2009 I stopped to see if they had the ginger pumpkin tea from Republic of Tea. (My cousin Nancy mentioned it and it sounded good.) No luck!
2009 10 22 Can you believe this bright eyed baby is getting so big? Ryan Carter at 5 weeks old.
2009 10 21 My friend Shirlee from work- doesn't she make a great witch!
I was going to drive up to Benezette to see my mom but it has been raining since last evening. So I stayed at home, got rid of several boxes of paper and clutter, and didn't do much else.
10/24/2009 Wow, this hairy woodpecker is back outside my window and I surprised myself with this photo. Look at his wings moving!
2009 10 22 Can you believe this bright eyed baby is getting so big? Ryan Carter at 5 weeks old.
2009 10 21 My friend Shirlee from work- doesn't she make a great witch!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
October 20th
2009 10 17 My grandniece, Gracii came to visit (and so did her mom, Britney)
2009 10 18 Crow at the very top of a pine tree.
2009 10 19 First hard frost of the year- back to scraping car windows and grass crunching underfoot.
2009 10 20 Leaves on the beach at Kooser state park
More Autumn Pics - to Oct. 16
2009 10 11 Chickadee come to visit- he's yelling at my window because the feeder is empty!
2009 10 12 Looks like a great old barn but it was just built!
2009 10 13 A hillside near home.
2009 10 14 For some reason, I just love this decoration! It's my new favorite thing.
2009 10 15 Autumn's glorious colors
2009 10 16 Stomach virus - I hate being sick! and my hand hurts too. Try opening those child proof containers without being able to use your right wrist!
2009 10 13 A hillside near home.
2009 10 15 Autumn's glorious colors
2009 10 16 Stomach virus - I hate being sick! and my hand hurts too. Try opening those child proof containers without being able to use your right wrist!
Friday, October 9, 2009
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