Wednesday, September 28, 2011
My first grill!
I received a very early Christmas present today. In our family this is a common occurrence. Gifts on Christmas itself? Nah. Haha, we can't normally be together on the day of, so early works!
I got my first grill! I'm SO excited I've been wanting to get a grill for a long time. I actually followed the directions and got it all set up before it's maiden grill. Torque and the kitties were in on the action too. Torque didn't know what to think of it - hilarious! We made burgers, and foil bags of seasoned potatoes. Yum!!!! It was delicious, and I was stuffed. Yeah for nice Fall days that are still perfect to grill out on. Enjoy them while you can!
He looks like the national grill rep ;p hahaha
I got my first grill! I'm SO excited I've been wanting to get a grill for a long time. I actually followed the directions and got it all set up before it's maiden grill. Torque and the kitties were in on the action too. Torque didn't know what to think of it - hilarious! We made burgers, and foil bags of seasoned potatoes. Yum!!!! It was delicious, and I was stuffed. Yeah for nice Fall days that are still perfect to grill out on. Enjoy them while you can!
He looks like the national grill rep ;p hahaha
I'm still a little nervous about this thing!!
Patience makes a yummy burger!
I'm all cool with this whole contraption now.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
If I Tell You, I'll Have To Kill You
I'm writing a book.
Not alone.
It pertains to work related topics, but still!!
I shouldn't say anything more...I've been sworn to secrecy by my co-author, but I had to tell you guys. Maybe when it gets published I'll delude myself into thinking I'm famous and sign copies for you. Yup, I think that is adequate retrobution for your years of loving attention and faithful following. OR! I mean I could do a deal and sign a book of your choice written by a better author. Just keep that in mind, okay?
Not alone.
It pertains to work related topics, but still!!
I shouldn't say anything more...I've been sworn to secrecy by my co-author, but I had to tell you guys. Maybe when it gets published I'll delude myself into thinking I'm famous and sign copies for you. Yup, I think that is adequate retrobution for your years of loving attention and faithful following. OR! I mean I could do a deal and sign a book of your choice written by a better author. Just keep that in mind, okay?
Life Lessons From A Squirrel
The back roads around my house have no side shoulder. They twist, they turn, and people drive fast on them.
Today I was heading out to Zumba class when I see this squirrel crouching in my lane. I will make an attempt not to hit an animal if I can slow down in time, but it's usually accompanied by me yelling "run mr. squirrel, run!"
Now, you should know that on this stretch of road not only is there no shoulder, but the road drops off into a ditch then plummets down a wooded hill.
As I come barreling down the road heading straight towards mr. squirrel he makes a split decision. Run.
I'm sure we've all seen squirrels run off the road just in time to avoid death, but this squirrel was special. He didn't just scamper to where pavement ends and forest begins lithely disappearing into the under growth. No, he runs to the edge of the pavement and catapults himself into the trees. He launched his little furry self at least five feet, and all I could do was stare my mouth dropping open before trying to focus on the road in front of me. I could see the headline now: Squirrel Faced With Imminent Death Flings Self Into Tree.
At first I couldn't stop laughing, the whole moment was priceless.
Then however, I realized that there was a moral to the story!
How many times when "one door closes, and another door opens" to we slowly walk through the new door while longingly looking at the closed one? I think that maybe I should be more like our little squirrel friend. What if I took steps in a new direction with confidence, abandon, and total commitment? Hey, I mean it looked like the squirrel enjoyed the moment being airborne, perhaps I will too!
Today I was heading out to Zumba class when I see this squirrel crouching in my lane. I will make an attempt not to hit an animal if I can slow down in time, but it's usually accompanied by me yelling "run mr. squirrel, run!"
Now, you should know that on this stretch of road not only is there no shoulder, but the road drops off into a ditch then plummets down a wooded hill.
As I come barreling down the road heading straight towards mr. squirrel he makes a split decision. Run.
I'm sure we've all seen squirrels run off the road just in time to avoid death, but this squirrel was special. He didn't just scamper to where pavement ends and forest begins lithely disappearing into the under growth. No, he runs to the edge of the pavement and catapults himself into the trees. He launched his little furry self at least five feet, and all I could do was stare my mouth dropping open before trying to focus on the road in front of me. I could see the headline now: Squirrel Faced With Imminent Death Flings Self Into Tree.
At first I couldn't stop laughing, the whole moment was priceless.
Then however, I realized that there was a moral to the story!
How many times when "one door closes, and another door opens" to we slowly walk through the new door while longingly looking at the closed one? I think that maybe I should be more like our little squirrel friend. What if I took steps in a new direction with confidence, abandon, and total commitment? Hey, I mean it looked like the squirrel enjoyed the moment being airborne, perhaps I will too!
Monday, September 05, 2011
Ode to Rain
Dear Rain,
I sincerely promise to watch you fall all day long. To sit on my couch with a cup of tea in my hand, and watch the little rivers of water trickle down my back door. I promise to enjoy a good book, and listen to a beautiful song. Thank you for wrapping my world in a gray cloud, watering my thirsty plants, and giving my grass some hope of ever turning green again. To you I am eternally grateful.
Sincerely,
Clair
I sincerely promise to watch you fall all day long. To sit on my couch with a cup of tea in my hand, and watch the little rivers of water trickle down my back door. I promise to enjoy a good book, and listen to a beautiful song. Thank you for wrapping my world in a gray cloud, watering my thirsty plants, and giving my grass some hope of ever turning green again. To you I am eternally grateful.
Sincerely,
Clair
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