It is sort of crazy to me all the things that I do not get to when in reality my life should be about getting to ALL of the cool things...I have vowed to live the creative life!
Today I found a real cool swap at All-American Jess. She is hostessing a "Flip Flop Summer Swap." What a great way to meet someone new and send a great gift!
There is still time to sign up! You should give it a try!
Yesterday, six days before competition darling Jacki twisted her ankle while carrying out her garbage duties. It is a nasty sprain and the likelihood of her competing this weekend is slim. Poor girl, I had to go out and acquire crutches and everything!
I wanted to share a picture of the kids from Jonathan's fifth birthday this past Saturday. I still cannot quite grasp that he is five. I know that I have mentioned it before, but it is still mind blowing!
So I leave you now with this..
I have lived life in the Highs
I have lived life in the Lows
Somehow, I sort of like it in the middle!
The Mad Hatter has passed through and left us and invitation that is too hard to resist. Saturday June 26th, we will be joining Vanessa at A Fanciful Twist for the "Mad Tea Party."
Ohhh! It will be so fun! And you are invited to join us too. Just drop in on June 26 and see what lovely delights we are sharing. There will also be a blog give-a-way! Then you must visit all of other guests and their blogs to see what kind of delights there are to be had! More details are to follow...I better get hoppin' and get ready for my guests!
Today we are living on the aftermath of my youngest Jonathan's 5th birthday. I cannot believe that five years has passed! I am sort of sad to see all the time has gone, but what an interesting individual he is becoming!
I hope that you like the new look to the blog..I have kind of spruced it up a bit. This is something I have been meaning to do for a while now and of course just the simple changes were very frustrating!!! GRRRRR!!!
The day is sunny here, though a little cool, but the day looks quite promising! Enjoy your day!
Today is Sunday and boy is it jammed packed! Craft fair preparations, Mom and Sons Bowling with the boys and just normal stuff. In the midst of all of that I just wanted to take a moment to enjoy...
This is digital art done by my daughter Jacki a few years back. She titled this one "Expressing Myself." Like her Mom, there is the artist gene in her! The computer that I am currently using was once hers and this is a left over picture. It might be as much as three years old, but it is interesting and beautiful none-the-less.
So if your Sunday has the promise of insanity similar to mind or if you have something a little more serene planned, enjoy, enjoy! This sweet, sweet Sunday!
I heard it first at 3:00 am this morning, while I was listening to the radio trying to get back to sleep, singer, songwriter, musician Alex Chilton had passed away at the very young age of 59. My initial reaction was one of brief sadness as I always feel when hearing the passing of anyone.
It was not until Steve and Johnnie (the on air personalities), went to tell explain who Alex Chilton was and why an impact he made on the world.
As a 16 year old, Alex became the lead singer of a group called The Box Tops. In 1967, they released their first hit "The Letter" which went to number one on the charts and stayed there for 4 weeks. They followed up with other songs and hits.
Alex was also the lead singer with a band called Big Star. They did three albums that did real well and left a lasting influence on the music industry. Bands like R.E.M. credit Alex Chilton and Big Star as major influences on their musical careers.
I have not posted about it in a while, about the soundtrack of our lives, but this is the perfect example. Alex Chilton had definitely contributed to mine. Thank You!
It makes me sad on a number of counts...sad that this talented man has passed , one who unknowingly played a part in my life. My regards to his family. I am also sad that I did not know of him sooner..know his name, know his history. Or that of many other cultural influences in my life. I almost take them for granted that they will be there and fill that little space in me that needs them, I am not giving the correct acknowledgment that is deserved. So I am going to work on a better awareness of the things that I love and that influence me and learn from their creators.
So with all that being said, again, Rest In Peace Alex Chilton...Thank you for sharing your gift with the world!
Two videos today.. The Letter by The Box Tops
My favorite R.E.M. song Losing My Religion
Have a great day everyone...take time to smell the flowers!
