May 1998:
Games began, and our boys slowly began to figure out how to play their positions. K was mainly in the outfield, though he began as a catcher. We joked about our 'blind' catcher, who also thought it was his job to call strikes and balls, lol. The umpire set him straight, but after it became apparent he was having problems catching, coach moved him to outfield, and AA, his BFF, became our (better!) catcher.
I also quickly realized our neighborhood was NOT an accurate cross-section of the community, as I got to know more people who lived 'in town'. I did, however, become friendly with two other members in our subdivision.
K finished kindergarten and when we attended the end-of-the-year banquet, I was astonished to learn he was friendly with a few senior girls! Turned out, he'd met them in the hallway during 'Special' classes....Library, Music, PE, Art, and Computer Lab.
Indy 500 Winner: Eddie Cheever. I spent a wonderful day with my 1st golf outing, successfully hitting the ball (and promptly losing it!), but also proving I could putt:) Drove to Indianapolis and spent Saturday night with friends who lived in Coppertree Apartments, within a five minute walk to the track. Unfortunately, those friends moved the following year. Still, it was awesome a) not to have to walk a mile and b) not having to fight the traffic!
Next Month: Baseball Drama....
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Present Day:
I'm currently at my mom's, for a whirlwind de-clutter mission. In all fairness, I've not done a great deal, other than to put her Easter decorations away, take her to a hair appointment, and do some other little things, but she assures me she appreciates it. I leave tomorrow, but will be back next weekend for Memorial Weekend, and to attend the 500.
I'm also setting up at next Sat's Farmer's Market, AND holding a yard sale, in order to get rid of some items out of the brown house. J and the kids are coming down to help. What I don't get rid of next week will be taken to the Community Yard Sale next month, or simply donated.
Have a great weekend!
Friday, May 18, 2018
Friday, May 11, 2018
Flashback Friday: 1988 Indy 500!
May 1988:
I was thrilled beyond belief when friend CS informed me he'd joined the Safety Patrol Crew at the Indianapolis 500, and could get me into the Pits during Carburation Day, as well as the Miller Beer tent. The only hitch: We had to wear jeans and long sleeves while in the pits.
It was a scorching day, but I donned my jeans over my shorts and threw on a long-sleeved Oxford over my tank top. Got some good shots of various drivers, including an iconic picture of Rick Mears, Danny Sullivan, and Roger Penske (whom I liked back then. Can't stand him now.) sitting on the wall. Got Danny's autograph, as well as Stan Fox's. I was disappointed I didn't get to meet Kevin Cogan, or even see his car, but I DID get to see his garage!
After leaving the pits, I shocked an elderly Safety Patrol gentleman manning the parking area. As soon as we passed him, I took my arms out of my Oxford shirt and started unfastening my jeans. I'd just begun sliding them down when I heard him shouting, "Oh, uh, wait...wait!" I didn't care; I continued until the hot garment was past my knees, then turned around.
"Oh, okay.....just checking." He wiped his face and waved at me. CS and DB exploded with laughter!
"I think you nearly gave him a heart attack! Thank god you had on shorts," CS chuckled.
We went through the museum, and CS revealed he'd left the tickets to the Miller party at home on his dresser. We would NOT get to hobnob with the drivers, after all. So instead of calling into work, I drove DB back to his house, changed into my uniform, and went to work.
Finals went well, and since EY and I were going to attend the 1st summer session, we stored our stuff at DB's house. DB's mom agreed to let me stay at her house while I waited for school to begin.
DB went to the race with us that year, and Rick Mears won for the 4th time.
Next Month: Heat Wave at the Country Club
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Present Day:
I had a rare 'off' night at karaoke last night. Bombed on both Whole Lotta Shaking Going On and Nasty. Instead of singing my scheduled 3rd song, I told Brower to put me in for Who Knew, in order to redeem myself.
This weekend, we'll be hauling the final items out of our storage unit, and put that $80 rent back in our budget.
Spring has finally 'sprung'; the temps have been steadily rising from the 60s to the 70s, and now into the 80s.
Have a wonderful weekend!
I was thrilled beyond belief when friend CS informed me he'd joined the Safety Patrol Crew at the Indianapolis 500, and could get me into the Pits during Carburation Day, as well as the Miller Beer tent. The only hitch: We had to wear jeans and long sleeves while in the pits.
It was a scorching day, but I donned my jeans over my shorts and threw on a long-sleeved Oxford over my tank top. Got some good shots of various drivers, including an iconic picture of Rick Mears, Danny Sullivan, and Roger Penske (whom I liked back then. Can't stand him now.) sitting on the wall. Got Danny's autograph, as well as Stan Fox's. I was disappointed I didn't get to meet Kevin Cogan, or even see his car, but I DID get to see his garage!
After leaving the pits, I shocked an elderly Safety Patrol gentleman manning the parking area. As soon as we passed him, I took my arms out of my Oxford shirt and started unfastening my jeans. I'd just begun sliding them down when I heard him shouting, "Oh, uh, wait...wait!" I didn't care; I continued until the hot garment was past my knees, then turned around.
"Oh, okay.....just checking." He wiped his face and waved at me. CS and DB exploded with laughter!
"I think you nearly gave him a heart attack! Thank god you had on shorts," CS chuckled.
We went through the museum, and CS revealed he'd left the tickets to the Miller party at home on his dresser. We would NOT get to hobnob with the drivers, after all. So instead of calling into work, I drove DB back to his house, changed into my uniform, and went to work.
Finals went well, and since EY and I were going to attend the 1st summer session, we stored our stuff at DB's house. DB's mom agreed to let me stay at her house while I waited for school to begin.
DB went to the race with us that year, and Rick Mears won for the 4th time.
Next Month: Heat Wave at the Country Club
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Present Day:
I had a rare 'off' night at karaoke last night. Bombed on both Whole Lotta Shaking Going On and Nasty. Instead of singing my scheduled 3rd song, I told Brower to put me in for Who Knew, in order to redeem myself.
This weekend, we'll be hauling the final items out of our storage unit, and put that $80 rent back in our budget.
Spring has finally 'sprung'; the temps have been steadily rising from the 60s to the 70s, and now into the 80s.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Friday, May 4, 2018
Flashback Friday: 6th Grade Graduation!
May 1978:
I remember doing Geneology reports and irritating my mother by waiting until the last minute. BS'd my way through mine.
At our Girl Scout Fly Up Ceremony, the sixth grade girls sang On My Honor, with two at a time singing the verses. It was the 1st time I'd ever been in front of the microphone, and rather liked it:)
We got to spend a few hours at Southwestern Junior High, shadowing a 7th grader. I don't remember the girl I shadowed, but experience a Science class and a Math class.
At our final choir performance/6th grade graduation, it was revealed that my horrible 4th grade teacher, Mrs. V, was retiring. I was thrilled; she should have retired 3 years earlier, but put on the sad face like the others.
Happy summer vacation!!!!
Next Month: Colorado trip!!!
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Present Day:
Weather permitting, I'll be setting up at the 1st Friday Art Walk tonight. Hoping to sell at least 3-5 books:)
Yesterday, we celebrated 27 years of marriage; it rained, so spent a quiet day at home, then met my College Kid and his g/f at the Hibachi Buffet. I had a choice; roll anniversary and Mother's Day into one meal, or go cheap for one. I opted for cheap last night, and want our Mexican restaurant for Mother's Day!
Have A Great Weekend!
Have A Great Weekend!
Thursday, May 3, 2018
May Goals
Is it just me, or did April seem to drag? Anyway, how did I do on my goals last month? Eh, pretty bad.....
Write Ch. 6 of Heart Song Nope; didn't even open it
Lose 5 pounds (242...I'm going the wrong way!) Lost one pound, so yay me! This after packing on 5 more, so mission SORT of accomplished, ha ha!
Watch SE7 Game of Thrones Tried; disc wouldn't load.
Watch SE2 Stranger Things on NetFlix Watched Ep 2.
Convince family to pay for 2019 trip to Washington DC (need to sign up by end of month) Child decided 'no'. Damn it.....
Buy inventory of Arbor U 1-6 Proof copies, check:)
Good sales at Kentucky Author's Fair Sold 4:)
Good sales at Dale signing Sold 1:)
Finish cleaning out magazines and back room of brown house Temporarily halted while we empty our storage unit. DID finally haul 3 boxes of mags to the recycle place!
Finish cleaning out green house Nope
Dispose of junked appliances Nope
Contact Helping His Hands or Habitat Restore about doors/windows/carpet HHH, check:)
Health: Finally went to Orthopedic Dr about pain in my right thigh and back. Diagnosis: Possible bursitis and pinched nerve. MRI was scheduled then cancelled, due to insurance only paying for MRI if I'd been injured in an accident. Guess standing for 9 hours didn't qualify. Hoping one week of steroids helps the hip. At least I can still function....pain is more of a nuisance anyway.
Books Read: 10
Print: 7
E-book: 3
DNF: 2, but moved farther down the pile to try again.
Karaoke Songs Added: 8 (had a couple re-sings and was only home the 2nd half of month)
Thurs: 2
Sat: 6
May Goals:
-Put food in house and try riced cauliflower Riced cauliflower is GOOD! Mashed, bleh.
-Enjoy anniversary and Mother's Day Anniversary...check:)
-Set up at 1st Friday Check:) Sold 8!
-Empty storage unit, putting $80 back in budget 5/11: Nearly done! 5/15: Check:) All done!
-Lose 5 pounds (5/4: 241) 5/12: 238! 5/25: 241, ugh.
-Dispose of junked appliances
-Continue getting rid of mags in Brown house
-Find 'home' for sinks, windows, and doors in both Green and Brown houses
-Get Green House On City List For Demolition!!!
-Begin buying AU inventory Ordered one copy of each....
-Start Ch. 6 of Heart Song
-Continue work on new short story swirling around in head Check:) 5/15: Added 2202 words:)
-Watch SE 2 Stranger Things Check:) Now for 'Beyond Stranger Things'!
-Do well at Farmer's Market Sold 6:)
-Enjoy Indy 500 Check:) Will Power won, with Ed Carpenter in 2nd:)
-Survive the month with various kids' activities/appointments Check:)
May Reading Schedule:
Print:
Leaving Time-Jodi Picoult LOVED this! Did NOT see that twist coming:) DRR
E-book:
Karaoke Songs:
Thurs:
Whole Lotta Trouble-Stevie Nicks DNH
Modern Girl-Sheena Easton Slightly screechy in places, but not too bad.
Angel Of The Morning-Juice Newton Something weird was going on with my voice, but nailed it.
Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On-Jerry Lee Lewis Bleh...
Nasty-Janet Jackson Bleh....only part I got right was at the end! 'Who's that thinkin' nasty thoughts?'
Who'll Stop The Rain-CCR I thought it sounded crackly, but Peppers said it was good; will see what the vid says!
Amazed-Lonestar Same thing; thought it sounded crackly.
Who's Crying Now-Journey Nailed it!
Sat:
Photograph-Ed Sheeran Warbled my way through it....
Piano Man-Billy Joel Little low at the beginning, but the rest went well:)
Picture-Kid Rock/Sheryl Crowe Sang this with Chewie; we nailed it!
Pilot of the Airwaves-Charlie Dore SO happy Mark had this! Love it, and did well:)
Pinball Wizard-The Who Fairly good:)
Pink Cadillac-Bruce Springsteen Was told it was good:)
Pink Houses-John Cougar Did well:)
Play That Funky Music-Wild Cherry Proved to be the most enjoyable song of the night!
Play Me-Neil Diamond Thought it was too low, but others liked it, so will re-sing and record:)
Play The Game Tonight-Kansas Did very well! Will re-sing and record:)
Please Come To Boston-David Loggins Ugh....waaaay too low.
Write Ch. 6 of Heart Song Nope; didn't even open it
Lose 5 pounds (242...I'm going the wrong way!) Lost one pound, so yay me! This after packing on 5 more, so mission SORT of accomplished, ha ha!
Watch SE7 Game of Thrones Tried; disc wouldn't load.
Watch SE2 Stranger Things on NetFlix Watched Ep 2.
Convince family to pay for 2019 trip to Washington DC (need to sign up by end of month) Child decided 'no'. Damn it.....
Buy inventory of Arbor U 1-6 Proof copies, check:)
Good sales at Kentucky Author's Fair Sold 4:)
Good sales at Dale signing Sold 1:)
Finish cleaning out magazines and back room of brown house Temporarily halted while we empty our storage unit. DID finally haul 3 boxes of mags to the recycle place!
Finish cleaning out green house Nope
Dispose of junked appliances Nope
Contact Helping His Hands or Habitat Restore about doors/windows/carpet HHH, check:)
Health: Finally went to Orthopedic Dr about pain in my right thigh and back. Diagnosis: Possible bursitis and pinched nerve. MRI was scheduled then cancelled, due to insurance only paying for MRI if I'd been injured in an accident. Guess standing for 9 hours didn't qualify. Hoping one week of steroids helps the hip. At least I can still function....pain is more of a nuisance anyway.
Books Read: 10
Print: 7
E-book: 3
DNF: 2, but moved farther down the pile to try again.
Karaoke Songs Added: 8 (had a couple re-sings and was only home the 2nd half of month)
Thurs: 2
Sat: 6
May Goals:
-Put food in house and try riced cauliflower Riced cauliflower is GOOD! Mashed, bleh.
-Enjoy anniversary and Mother's Day Anniversary...check:)
-Set up at 1st Friday Check:) Sold 8!
-Empty storage unit, putting $80 back in budget 5/11: Nearly done! 5/15: Check:) All done!
-Lose 5 pounds (5/4: 241) 5/12: 238! 5/25: 241, ugh.
-Dispose of junked appliances
-Continue getting rid of mags in Brown house
-Find 'home' for sinks, windows, and doors in both Green and Brown houses
-Get Green House On City List For Demolition!!!
-Begin buying AU inventory Ordered one copy of each....
-Start Ch. 6 of Heart Song
-Continue work on new short story swirling around in head Check:) 5/15: Added 2202 words:)
-Watch SE 2 Stranger Things Check:) Now for 'Beyond Stranger Things'!
-Do well at Farmer's Market Sold 6:)
-Enjoy Indy 500 Check:) Will Power won, with Ed Carpenter in 2nd:)
-Survive the month with various kids' activities/appointments Check:)
May Reading Schedule:
Print:
Born Into Trouble-Maralisa DeMora Found this tedious. I get it; addicts relapse. But every other chapter?
Drifting Sands-C.J. Baty Is it bad when you know who the killer is by Chapter 5? Skimmed to the end.
Rebirth-Amy Brock McNew DNF. Just wasn't holding my attention.
Loving Marie- L.A. Remenicky Cute short!
Rebound Baby, Too-Tobi Doyle Enjoyable:)
Rebound Babies-Tobi Doyle/Rebecca Barray Really loved Mel and Mike's relationship!
E-book:
The Cradle Maker-Sandra Sookoo Enjoyed this:)
Cowboy Dreamin'-Sandy Sullivan
-Make Mine A Cowboy Very enjoyable!
-Healing A Cowboy's Heart Very good!
Karaoke Songs:
Thurs:
Whole Lotta Trouble-Stevie Nicks DNH
Modern Girl-Sheena Easton Slightly screechy in places, but not too bad.
Angel Of The Morning-Juice Newton Something weird was going on with my voice, but nailed it.
Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On-Jerry Lee Lewis Bleh...
Nasty-Janet Jackson Bleh....only part I got right was at the end! 'Who's that thinkin' nasty thoughts?'
Who'll Stop The Rain-CCR I thought it sounded crackly, but Peppers said it was good; will see what the vid says!
Amazed-Lonestar Same thing; thought it sounded crackly.
Who's Crying Now-Journey Nailed it!
Sat:
Photograph-Ed Sheeran Warbled my way through it....
Piano Man-Billy Joel Little low at the beginning, but the rest went well:)
Picture-Kid Rock/Sheryl Crowe Sang this with Chewie; we nailed it!
Pilot of the Airwaves-Charlie Dore SO happy Mark had this! Love it, and did well:)
Pinball Wizard-The Who Fairly good:)
Pink Cadillac-Bruce Springsteen Was told it was good:)
Pink Houses-John Cougar Did well:)
Play That Funky Music-Wild Cherry Proved to be the most enjoyable song of the night!
Play Me-Neil Diamond Thought it was too low, but others liked it, so will re-sing and record:)
Play The Game Tonight-Kansas Did very well! Will re-sing and record:)
Please Come To Boston-David Loggins Ugh....waaaay too low.
Friday, April 27, 2018
Flashback Friday: Catching Up
I've been a bad blogger this month, with helping the parents, a book signing, a conference, and the nice weather! This week we managed to empty the side room of our brown house, scrape up the decaying carpet, and start unloading our storage unit. So far, we've hauled 4 truckloads of boxes, full of memories. I've only glanced through a few; I'll get around to actually emptying them on the rainy days, or when we're finished, or just whenever I decide IT'S TIME.
So with that, here's my Flashback Catch Up.
April 1988:
I went down to spend the weekend with DB, and got sick. Ended up scaring my parents and EY, since they didn't know where I was. When I got home, the riot act was read; apparently during Spring Break, I'd spent so much time on the phone, I'd racked up a $500 phone bill, which my father expected me to repay.
I'd applied for a job at the Anderson Country Club, and they finally called me in for an interview, and hired me. For the most part, I enjoyed it; at first, I only worked banquets, and was able to meet Johnny Parsons Jr at the first one. Two days later, I trained in the Porch area, our Casual Dining, and got to meet the golfers, whom I'd get to know by their drinks, much later that year. Still, it was a paycheck, and I sent home money every week, to start chipping away at that phone bill.
Decided to attend both summer sessions, so I could graduate the following year. Since DB lived in Anderson, this meant I'd get to see him whenever I wasn't in school or working.
1998:
March:
K received a flyer to play Little League baseball, so we signed him up:) Practice would start the next month. Tax refund arrived.
April:
Baseball practice began, and it was a cold, rainy month whenever our practices were scheduled. Met more people from the town of Eminence, and got to know CO and her hubby better.
2008:
Enjoyed my signings at VU and Purdue, and was even able to spend two hours with T, who was seeing a girl from E'ville. She texted him while I was there, and I joked about letting him know his 'call girl' had arrived. With a smile, he tapped his phone and put it away.
"That ought to keep her quiet for a while."
He refused to tell me what he typed! But we had a good visit, catching up and reminiscing before I had to get home.
Next Month: (88) Finals; (98) Baseball games begin and Kdgn 'graduation'; (08) Waiting For The Phone Call
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Present Day:
As I stated above, I'm hard at work on cleaning out our storage unit and getting rid of things I've not needed for 11 years.
Also, Books 1-6 of Arbor U are now in PRINT!!!! Whoo hoo! Showed them off at the Independent Author's Fair two weeks ago.
So with that, here's my Flashback Catch Up.
April 1988:
I went down to spend the weekend with DB, and got sick. Ended up scaring my parents and EY, since they didn't know where I was. When I got home, the riot act was read; apparently during Spring Break, I'd spent so much time on the phone, I'd racked up a $500 phone bill, which my father expected me to repay.
I'd applied for a job at the Anderson Country Club, and they finally called me in for an interview, and hired me. For the most part, I enjoyed it; at first, I only worked banquets, and was able to meet Johnny Parsons Jr at the first one. Two days later, I trained in the Porch area, our Casual Dining, and got to meet the golfers, whom I'd get to know by their drinks, much later that year. Still, it was a paycheck, and I sent home money every week, to start chipping away at that phone bill.
Decided to attend both summer sessions, so I could graduate the following year. Since DB lived in Anderson, this meant I'd get to see him whenever I wasn't in school or working.
1998:
March:
K received a flyer to play Little League baseball, so we signed him up:) Practice would start the next month. Tax refund arrived.
April:
Baseball practice began, and it was a cold, rainy month whenever our practices were scheduled. Met more people from the town of Eminence, and got to know CO and her hubby better.
2008:
Enjoyed my signings at VU and Purdue, and was even able to spend two hours with T, who was seeing a girl from E'ville. She texted him while I was there, and I joked about letting him know his 'call girl' had arrived. With a smile, he tapped his phone and put it away.
"That ought to keep her quiet for a while."
He refused to tell me what he typed! But we had a good visit, catching up and reminiscing before I had to get home.
Next Month: (88) Finals; (98) Baseball games begin and Kdgn 'graduation'; (08) Waiting For The Phone Call
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Present Day:
As I stated above, I'm hard at work on cleaning out our storage unit and getting rid of things I've not needed for 11 years.
Also, Books 1-6 of Arbor U are now in PRINT!!!! Whoo hoo! Showed them off at the Independent Author's Fair two weeks ago.
Saturday, April 7, 2018
April 2018
March was a strange month; I was only around the first two weeks, then returned for the weekend!
Update On Dad:
Thought his lifting restriction was going to be the same as his driving restriction, 1 week. Nope; he's not allowed to lift anything heavier than 10 lbs for a month! So my time at home again this month will only be the last two weeks!
So How Did I Do On March's Goals?
Lose the 5 pounds I put on last month (241) Nope; put on 1 lb. Grrrrr......
Buy copies of Teacher's Pet and Winning Her Heart (need 5 more copies of each) Check:)
Write Ch. 6 of Heart Song Nope
Finish paying Val $25 Check:)
Pay Cynthia for AU covers ($60) Check:)
Watch SE7 Game of Thrones Nope; too busy
Watch SE2 Stranger Things on NetFlix Nope; too busy
Be helpful when Dad has his knee surgery on the 14th Check:)
Spend an enjoyable day in Nashville, TN at Weekend with Authors Check:)
Spend an enjoyable day at WanderLust Indy Check:)
Convince family to pay for 2019 trip to Washington DC Maybe???
Figure out what to do for Holy Week/Easter. Check:)
Books Read: 4
Print: 1
E-Book: 3
Karaoke Songs Added: 10
Thurs: 5
Sat: 5
Inventory Ordered? Yes:)
April Goals:
Write Ch. 6 of Heart Song
Lose 5 pounds (242...I'm going the wrong way!)
Watch SE7 Game of Thrones
Watch SE2 Stranger Things on NetFlix
Convince family to pay for 2019 trip to Washington DC (need to sign up by end of month)
Buy inventory of Arbor U 1-6 Proof copies, check:)
Good sales at Kentucky Author's Fair Sold 4:)
Good sales at Dale signing Sold 1:)
Finish cleaning out magazines and back room of brown house
Finish cleaning out green house
Dispose of junked appliances
Contact Helping His Hands or Habitat Restore about doors/windows/carpet HHH, check:)
Reading Schedule:
Print:
Who Knew-Pink (re-sing) Used wrong mic, but nailed it!
My Guy-Mary Wells Did well:)
Who Says You Can't Go Home-Bon Jovi Nailed it:)
Blaze of Glory-Bon Jovi Did well until the ending....note to self: Practice former songs!!!
*was only able to sing two songs each week; was gone the 1st two weeks of the month.*
Sat:
Penny Lane-Beatles Not too bad:)
Paradise By The Dashboard Light-Meat Loaf (re-sing) Nailed it!
People Are People-Depeche Mode Ugh...too low!
Perfect-Pink DNH
Perfect World-Huey Lewis Need practice???
Perform This Way-Weird Al DNH
Personal Jesus-Depeche Mode Surprisingly good!
Photograph-Ed Sheerhan Not transferred to new system yet, surprisingly! Will attempt next month.
Photograph-Def Leopard Surprisingly, I did NOT clear the bar with this! Managed to warble my way through it.
Photograph-Nickleback Nailed it:)
Photograph-Ringo Starr DNH
Philidelphia Freedom-Elton John 1st time: Flubbed a few lines and camera batteries died. 2nd time: Nailed it:)
Physical-Olivia Newton-John Did okay on it; think I was in the wrong key.
Huge congrats to the 2018 NCAA Champs, Villanova! Defeated Michigan 79-62!!!!
Update On Dad:
Thought his lifting restriction was going to be the same as his driving restriction, 1 week. Nope; he's not allowed to lift anything heavier than 10 lbs for a month! So my time at home again this month will only be the last two weeks!
So How Did I Do On March's Goals?
Lose the 5 pounds I put on last month (241) Nope; put on 1 lb. Grrrrr......
Buy copies of Teacher's Pet and Winning Her Heart (need 5 more copies of each) Check:)
Write Ch. 6 of Heart Song Nope
Finish paying Val $25 Check:)
Pay Cynthia for AU covers ($60) Check:)
Watch SE7 Game of Thrones Nope; too busy
Watch SE2 Stranger Things on NetFlix Nope; too busy
Be helpful when Dad has his knee surgery on the 14th Check:)
Spend an enjoyable day in Nashville, TN at Weekend with Authors Check:)
Spend an enjoyable day at WanderLust Indy Check:)
Convince family to pay for 2019 trip to Washington DC Maybe???
Figure out what to do for Holy Week/Easter. Check:)
Books Read: 4
Print: 1
E-Book: 3
Karaoke Songs Added: 10
Thurs: 5
Sat: 5
Inventory Ordered? Yes:)
April Goals:
Write Ch. 6 of Heart Song
Lose 5 pounds (242...I'm going the wrong way!)
Watch SE7 Game of Thrones
Watch SE2 Stranger Things on NetFlix
Convince family to pay for 2019 trip to Washington DC (need to sign up by end of month)
Buy inventory of Arbor U 1-6 Proof copies, check:)
Good sales at Kentucky Author's Fair Sold 4:)
Good sales at Dale signing Sold 1:)
Finish cleaning out magazines and back room of brown house
Finish cleaning out green house
Dispose of junked appliances
Contact Helping His Hands or Habitat Restore about doors/windows/carpet HHH, check:)
Reading Schedule:
Print:
Beguiled On A Christmas Morning-Sandra Sookoo Good story!
The Night Circus-Erin Morgenstern Excellent story!! Was hooked by page 2:) DRR
The Party-Robyn Harding Excellent! DRR
Fiction Sample-Alianne Donnelly DNF.....moved it down the stack to try again next month or so.
Change of Heart-Jodi Picoult Turns out I've already read this, but enjoyed the re-read:)
Starwalker-P. Jameson Very good! Left me hanging....who is Helix D??? I'm suspecting Ulna....
Legally Bound-J.R. Gray DNF; will move it farther down the pile and continue later.
Satan's Press Secretary-Tobi Doyle/Rebecca Barray Very fun short read! Enjoyed both stories!
Jake Lawrence-Jean Joachim DRR!!! Am loving this series!
E-Book:
The Guardian Angel of FarFlung Station-Edward Hoonaert Very good:)
Perfect Stranger-Morgan Kay Good!
Southern Roads-Robin Michaela Excellent! DRR
Karaoke Songs:
Thurs:Who Knew-Pink (re-sing) Used wrong mic, but nailed it!
My Guy-Mary Wells Did well:)
Who Says You Can't Go Home-Bon Jovi Nailed it:)
Blaze of Glory-Bon Jovi Did well until the ending....note to self: Practice former songs!!!
*was only able to sing two songs each week; was gone the 1st two weeks of the month.*
Sat:
Penny Lane-Beatles Not too bad:)
Paradise By The Dashboard Light-Meat Loaf (re-sing) Nailed it!
People Are People-Depeche Mode Ugh...too low!
Perfect-Pink DNH
Perfect World-Huey Lewis Need practice???
Perform This Way-Weird Al DNH
Personal Jesus-Depeche Mode Surprisingly good!
Photograph-Ed Sheerhan Not transferred to new system yet, surprisingly! Will attempt next month.
Photograph-Def Leopard Surprisingly, I did NOT clear the bar with this! Managed to warble my way through it.
Photograph-Nickleback Nailed it:)
Photograph-Ringo Starr DNH
Philidelphia Freedom-Elton John 1st time: Flubbed a few lines and camera batteries died. 2nd time: Nailed it:)
Physical-Olivia Newton-John Did okay on it; think I was in the wrong key.
Huge congrats to the 2018 NCAA Champs, Villanova! Defeated Michigan 79-62!!!!
Friday, April 6, 2018
Flashback Friday: 1st 'Recital'
April 1978:
I'm not sure if it was after a PTA meeting, practice for Girl Scout Fly Ups, or what, but our music teacher, Ms Gramza, overheard me picking out It's A Small World on the piano. Since several of us were taking lessons, she decided to have an inpromptu 'recital' during class one day.
I agonized over what to play. I hadn't yet mastered IASW, and could only play Amazing Grace on the black keys, so I decided to play my favorite song out of the back of my 1st piano book. Since it was short, I improvised, and played it twice. But I was still jealous of the fact my friend K was playing a classical piece. It helped that others on guitar, trumpet, and flute were also playing pieces from a Beginning Book!
Friend Pam F had her appendix out.
During scouts, we needed two flag bearers for the opening ceremony for the Fly Ups. I'd previously been part of the color guard, the one who screwed the pole into the base. All the 6th grade girls' names were put into a hat, and Tracy and I were chosen, both the leaders' daughters! Eight of us were also chosen to sing On My Honor.
Our Spring Frolic arrived; our two sixth grade rooms were turned into a disco. My parents operated the Book Nook, and I loved sorting the donated books and setting aside the ones I wanted. My sister and I wore jumpsuits; hers was red and mine was green, both worn with white turtlenecks. We thought we looked awesome, and even worked up the nerve to dance to a few Saturday Night Fever songs!
Next Month: 6th Grade Graduation
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Present Day:
4th week of 'vacation'! Weather is still cold, and even had snow flurries. Mom and I have been shopping, and I've taken her to two appointments this week.
Going to stay in town this weekend, since karaoke is tomorrow night at the Outpost. Planning to sing a few songs to commemorate the events of April 7, 1985.
In other news, this awesome lady turned 99 years young yesterday!!!
Mrs. Kazuko Sato, the Japanese lady whom my father chauffeurs around town.
Have a great weekend!!
I'm not sure if it was after a PTA meeting, practice for Girl Scout Fly Ups, or what, but our music teacher, Ms Gramza, overheard me picking out It's A Small World on the piano. Since several of us were taking lessons, she decided to have an inpromptu 'recital' during class one day.
I agonized over what to play. I hadn't yet mastered IASW, and could only play Amazing Grace on the black keys, so I decided to play my favorite song out of the back of my 1st piano book. Since it was short, I improvised, and played it twice. But I was still jealous of the fact my friend K was playing a classical piece. It helped that others on guitar, trumpet, and flute were also playing pieces from a Beginning Book!
Friend Pam F had her appendix out.
During scouts, we needed two flag bearers for the opening ceremony for the Fly Ups. I'd previously been part of the color guard, the one who screwed the pole into the base. All the 6th grade girls' names were put into a hat, and Tracy and I were chosen, both the leaders' daughters! Eight of us were also chosen to sing On My Honor.
Our Spring Frolic arrived; our two sixth grade rooms were turned into a disco. My parents operated the Book Nook, and I loved sorting the donated books and setting aside the ones I wanted. My sister and I wore jumpsuits; hers was red and mine was green, both worn with white turtlenecks. We thought we looked awesome, and even worked up the nerve to dance to a few Saturday Night Fever songs!
Next Month: 6th Grade Graduation
*************
Present Day:
4th week of 'vacation'! Weather is still cold, and even had snow flurries. Mom and I have been shopping, and I've taken her to two appointments this week.
Going to stay in town this weekend, since karaoke is tomorrow night at the Outpost. Planning to sing a few songs to commemorate the events of April 7, 1985.
In other news, this awesome lady turned 99 years young yesterday!!!
Mrs. Kazuko Sato, the Japanese lady whom my father chauffeurs around town.
Have a great weekend!!
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