Today's entry in 30 days all about me is another tough one, a song that makes me cry. Tough because my mind first went to contemporary music and then I realized I was going about this completely wrong. I gave it a little more thought and it hit me, or maybe a grand lady whispered in my ear.
Last year while I was at the funeral for the Guy's dad they played a hymn that I hadn't heard for years and I melted into a sobbing puddle, which is highly out of character for me.
It's been nearly 20 years but that grand lady can still sing in my ear and I can hear this song just the way she would have done it. There's no recording, that I know of, for you to hear what I do so I'm going to offer you a lovely lady of Canadian music, Anne Murray.
This one's for my grandma.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Everything About Me - Day 15
Number 15 on the list I mentioned in my post about Blogging More. Halfway there!
For today's entry I'm supposed to talk about my dream house. This one is a little hard because I don't have a picture in my mind of what I want. Well who am I kidding, I don't get pictures in my head, I'm not that sort of person.
I can tell you what I don't want. I don't want a big yard, in fact I don't want to have to worry about mowing at all. And while I'm at it, I don't want to shovel snow so that narrows the location down a little. I don't want a lot of stairs, a bungalow would be lovely. Nor do I want a house so big that when I'm in the tv room I can't hear the Brindle with his thieving ways in the kitchen. Now there's a catch, with the Brindle I do need a yard but I have friends in Florida who's backyard is pea gravel so I would be ok with that.
I just did a little searching and a floorplan like this would be perfect! Everything including the laundry room, all on one floor.
For today's entry I'm supposed to talk about my dream house. This one is a little hard because I don't have a picture in my mind of what I want. Well who am I kidding, I don't get pictures in my head, I'm not that sort of person.
I can tell you what I don't want. I don't want a big yard, in fact I don't want to have to worry about mowing at all. And while I'm at it, I don't want to shovel snow so that narrows the location down a little. I don't want a lot of stairs, a bungalow would be lovely. Nor do I want a house so big that when I'm in the tv room I can't hear the Brindle with his thieving ways in the kitchen. Now there's a catch, with the Brindle I do need a yard but I have friends in Florida who's backyard is pea gravel so I would be ok with that.
I just did a little searching and a floorplan like this would be perfect! Everything including the laundry room, all on one floor.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Everything About Me - Day 14
And we're back at it! Almost halfway through the list and today's topic is a non fiction book.
There were a couple of also rans today but I had to go with one that is not only a favourite but written by someone I know, Jenna Bailey. I attended her book release in Toronto, at her invitation, with my copy of the book in hand. Please forgive the picture, it was taken with my phone and I had been caught in the rain getting there.
What she wrote made me teary and still does when I look at it. She was also kind enough to have autographed a copy that I donated to Ringette Skates for a Cure ~ Ottawa as a raffle item.
The book is "Can Any Mother Help Me".
From Jenna's bio "While researching at the Mass Observation Archive at the University of Sussex, Jenna found the papers of the Cooperative Correspondence Club (CCC). She set about finding the members of the CCC, and their families, to piece together the story of this remarkable group of women. This resulted in her bestselling book, Can Any Mother Help Me? which was released in March 2007 by Faber and Faber. "
There were a couple of also rans today but I had to go with one that is not only a favourite but written by someone I know, Jenna Bailey. I attended her book release in Toronto, at her invitation, with my copy of the book in hand. Please forgive the picture, it was taken with my phone and I had been caught in the rain getting there.
What she wrote made me teary and still does when I look at it. She was also kind enough to have autographed a copy that I donated to Ringette Skates for a Cure ~ Ottawa as a raffle item.
The book is "Can Any Mother Help Me".
From Jenna's bio "While researching at the Mass Observation Archive at the University of Sussex, Jenna found the papers of the Cooperative Correspondence Club (CCC). She set about finding the members of the CCC, and their families, to piece together the story of this remarkable group of women. This resulted in her bestselling book, Can Any Mother Help Me? which was released in March 2007 by Faber and Faber. "
Monday, October 25, 2010
Everything About Me - Day 13
Ok, the list is getting repetitive, it wants a fictional book. I already told you my favourite books so now what?
I've looked at my bookshelves and I'm going with another series. This one is by the author Nora Roberts using the pen name J.D. Robb and is referred to as the "In Death" series. I already own about half the books and am working on gathering up the rest. It's a futuristic series with the main character, Eve Dallas, who is a cop with NYPSD, the New York Police and Security Department. Receiving almost equal billing is her husband, Roarke as well some recurring characters who are her friends, coworkers and antagonists (Summerset!)
If you like suspense and crime fighting with some romance thrown in I highly recommend the "In Death" series of books.
Book One, Naked in Death.
I've looked at my bookshelves and I'm going with another series. This one is by the author Nora Roberts using the pen name J.D. Robb and is referred to as the "In Death" series. I already own about half the books and am working on gathering up the rest. It's a futuristic series with the main character, Eve Dallas, who is a cop with NYPSD, the New York Police and Security Department. Receiving almost equal billing is her husband, Roarke as well some recurring characters who are her friends, coworkers and antagonists (Summerset!)
If you like suspense and crime fighting with some romance thrown in I highly recommend the "In Death" series of books.
Book One, Naked in Death.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Everything About Me - Day 12
Well today's topic on the list was one I had to think about. Initially I was of the opinion that I'm not OCD about anything but then I realized Thursday morning that I'm wrong. Just now I thought of another one but I'm going with my first thought because that is the huge one.
It's my hair. Not the hair that most of you see but my hair when I go to work. I have a couple of options, I can put it up in a bun or wear it in a single braid down my back. Doesn't matter which it is, if it's not right I'll take it down and start over. With the bun it has to be round and even, not lumpy and not more hair on one side than the other. If it's a braid it has to be flat, no loops of loose hair, no little tendrils hanging down and the end has to be short, not a big tuft.
Sorry no photos today, I don't make a habit of taking pictures of the back of my head. :-P
However in case you were wondering, my other OCD is being on time. Must NOT be late especially in the new office where we get fined. :-D
It's my hair. Not the hair that most of you see but my hair when I go to work. I have a couple of options, I can put it up in a bun or wear it in a single braid down my back. Doesn't matter which it is, if it's not right I'll take it down and start over. With the bun it has to be round and even, not lumpy and not more hair on one side than the other. If it's a braid it has to be flat, no loops of loose hair, no little tendrils hanging down and the end has to be short, not a big tuft.
Sorry no photos today, I don't make a habit of taking pictures of the back of my head. :-P
However in case you were wondering, my other OCD is being on time. Must NOT be late especially in the new office where we get fined. :-D
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Everything About Me - Day 11
And here I am again, no I didn't abandon you this weekend. :-)
We're 1/3 of the way through the list and moving on to the item of a recent picture of me. This one was taken a couple of weeks ago in Reims, France by my travel buddy Carole. We were on a tour of Champagne country. When I saw this outside a wine shop I couldn't resist. I think it's an awesome photo.
We're 1/3 of the way through the list and moving on to the item of a recent picture of me. This one was taken a couple of weeks ago in Reims, France by my travel buddy Carole. We were on a tour of Champagne country. When I saw this outside a wine shop I couldn't resist. I think it's an awesome photo.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Everything About Me - Day 10
On to Day 10 of the list from my post "Everything About Me in 30 Days".
Today's list calls for a photo of me that is more than 10 years old. This was a tough one because I don't really have anything that old in digital. So I prowled around and was able to find this picture that was taken at my 40th birthday party of the collage my mom and sister put together.
The main photo is much more than 10 years old, it's the day my parents brought me home from the hospital. I must say that mom and dad look pretty cool, to me anyway, and it's a way better shot of them than me. Underneath there is a snippet from my graduation party from basic training, I'm on the left. That one is almost 24 years old. :-)
Today's list calls for a photo of me that is more than 10 years old. This was a tough one because I don't really have anything that old in digital. So I prowled around and was able to find this picture that was taken at my 40th birthday party of the collage my mom and sister put together.
The main photo is much more than 10 years old, it's the day my parents brought me home from the hospital. I must say that mom and dad look pretty cool, to me anyway, and it's a way better shot of them than me. Underneath there is a snippet from my graduation party from basic training, I'm on the left. That one is almost 24 years old. :-)
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Everything About Me - Day 9
I bet you thought I forgot didn't you? Nope, just a little lazy but here I am with the ninth entry in Everything About Me. Today I'm supposed to post a picture I have taken. I actually had it in my head what group of pictures I was going to choose from, it was simply a matter of which from the album.
This picture really requires no explanation. The Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France.
This picture really requires no explanation. The Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Everything About Me - Day 8
Today's entry in Everything About Me is not a fun one. Today I'm to show you a picture that makes me sad, here it is.
Spencer, my heart dog, gone much too young. He was a sweet old soul that loved everyone and everything, and everyone loved him back. Babies were his favourite, no matter the species and he was fondly known as the WalMart greeter of the dog park because he would run to the gate whenever someone new arrived.
How could you not love that face? Miss you White Dog!
Tomorrow it's back to happier things.
Spencer, my heart dog, gone much too young. He was a sweet old soul that loved everyone and everything, and everyone loved him back. Babies were his favourite, no matter the species and he was fondly known as the WalMart greeter of the dog park because he would run to the gate whenever someone new arrived.
How could you not love that face? Miss you White Dog!
Tomorrow it's back to happier things.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Everything About Me - Day 7
Today's topic? A picture that makes me happy.
This one was easy. The best friend a girl could have took this photo on the beach in Florida the week The Guy and I decided we would give this thing called us a go. Little did we know at the time it was going to become a transatlantic relationship but coming up on two years now.
Not looking forward to tomorrow...
This one was easy. The best friend a girl could have took this photo on the beach in Florida the week The Guy and I decided we would give this thing called us a go. Little did we know at the time it was going to become a transatlantic relationship but coming up on two years now.
Not looking forward to tomorrow...
Monday, October 18, 2010
Brindle Interlude
The Brindle would like certain of his fans (you know who you are!) to be aware that he is running low on duck tenders. He says some grain free cookies would be lovely as well.
Can you say no to this sad boy?
Can you say no to this sad boy?
Everything About Me - Day 6
Aha! Well here I am two days behind on the list which continues today with 20 things I like.
I have to admit I suspected it would happen. I was away at a hockey tournament this past weekend which gives me a nice segway into this entry.
1. the sound of skates cutting into freshly cleaned ice
2. Boxers, the canine variety (The Brindle is waving here)
3. good books, I mentioned reading voraciously didn't I?
4. sparkly earrings, especially if they're spurple (sparkly + purple = spurple)
5. red wine, especially KWV Cafe Pinotage
6. the opportunity I now have to see so much more of the world then I ever have before
7. laying on the beach in Florida, with The Guy of course
8. the internet, specifically it keeps me connected with all the people that matter
9. even more specifically, the Boxer Mailing List for all the wonderful things I've learned and friends I've made in the the last 11+ years I've been a member of it
10. the friends that don't need for us to be in constant contact to be able to pick right up where we left off
11. the career I've built for myself, for all it's ups and downs it's what I was meant to be
12. the feeling I get when, because of where I've gotten myself in this career, I am able to help others making the same journey
13. that at my age I have not only been given the opportunity to learn something new and amazing, but that I can do it and I love it
14. that I can take days to do nothing but entertain The Brindle
15. my niece who is the most awesome kid and I'm lucky to be able to say she's in my family
16. my family who has put up with all the strange places I've found myself and just "soldiered on"
17. more family, my cousins (all 18 of them!) who do some truly amazing things, we're a pretty diverse bunch that all look an awful lot alike
18. Ringette, I'm passionate about it and miss it more than I could have imagined
19. the city of Kingston which is my absolute favourite of all the places I've lived
20. that there are actually people reading this and telling me they enjoy it
That's plenty for today, next entry tomorrow. See you then!
I have to admit I suspected it would happen. I was away at a hockey tournament this past weekend which gives me a nice segway into this entry.
1. the sound of skates cutting into freshly cleaned ice
2. Boxers, the canine variety (The Brindle is waving here)
3. good books, I mentioned reading voraciously didn't I?
4. sparkly earrings, especially if they're spurple (sparkly + purple = spurple)
5. red wine, especially KWV Cafe Pinotage
6. the opportunity I now have to see so much more of the world then I ever have before
7. laying on the beach in Florida, with The Guy of course
8. the internet, specifically it keeps me connected with all the people that matter
9. even more specifically, the Boxer Mailing List for all the wonderful things I've learned and friends I've made in the the last 11+ years I've been a member of it
10. the friends that don't need for us to be in constant contact to be able to pick right up where we left off
11. the career I've built for myself, for all it's ups and downs it's what I was meant to be
12. the feeling I get when, because of where I've gotten myself in this career, I am able to help others making the same journey
13. that at my age I have not only been given the opportunity to learn something new and amazing, but that I can do it and I love it
14. that I can take days to do nothing but entertain The Brindle
15. my niece who is the most awesome kid and I'm lucky to be able to say she's in my family
16. my family who has put up with all the strange places I've found myself and just "soldiered on"
17. more family, my cousins (all 18 of them!) who do some truly amazing things, we're a pretty diverse bunch that all look an awful lot alike
18. Ringette, I'm passionate about it and miss it more than I could have imagined
19. the city of Kingston which is my absolute favourite of all the places I've lived
20. that there are actually people reading this and telling me they enjoy it
That's plenty for today, next entry tomorrow. See you then!
Friday, October 15, 2010
Everything About Me - Day 5
Today's entry on the list will have us one quarter of the way through.
Today's topic is my favourite quote. This one was easy. Well the quote was easy, finding the paper I had it on was a little more difficult. This quote is from an author by the name of Po Bronson.
Story of my life really.
Today's bonus entry is my other favourite from Grantland Rice.
Today's topic is my favourite quote. This one was easy. Well the quote was easy, finding the paper I had it on was a little more difficult. This quote is from an author by the name of Po Bronson.
Failure's hard, but success is far more dangerous.
If you're successful at the wrong thing, the mix of praise and money
and opportunity can lock you in forever.
Today's bonus entry is my other favourite from Grantland Rice.
For when the One Great Scorer comes
To write against your name,
He marks-not that you won or lost-
But how you played the game.
To write against your name,
He marks-not that you won or lost-
But how you played the game.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Everything About Me - Day 4
For today's entry in "everything about me" I'm to tell you about my favourite book. This is a tough one because if you didn't already know I am a voracious reader.
What it comes down to is that I don't have a favourite book, I have a favourite series of books. Although it might be too many to call a series. The author is Mercedes Lackey and in particular her Valdemar Universe. I have owned most of those books longer than any others I have.
But for something more recent. The best book I have read in recent months is Sarah's Key, I highly recommend. (and hope I get my copy back from my mom.)
What it comes down to is that I don't have a favourite book, I have a favourite series of books. Although it might be too many to call a series. The author is Mercedes Lackey and in particular her Valdemar Universe. I have owned most of those books longer than any others I have.
But for something more recent. The best book I have read in recent months is Sarah's Key, I highly recommend. (and hope I get my copy back from my mom.)
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Tech Announcement
I need to do some work on the design of this creature. The Brindle tells me the old colours were getting to him, too much brown just blends with his fur.
Please be patient, I'll try not to make it too annoying. It would go faster if Blogger didn't keep deciding that I must be Flemish.
Please be patient, I'll try not to make it too annoying. It would go faster if Blogger didn't keep deciding that I must be Flemish.
Everything About Me - Day 3
Today we continue with theme theme of what entertains me. The next thing on the list is what is my favourite tv show. I have a number of shows that I love and will watch over and over. CSI (the original thank you), Criminals Minds, NCIS and with much nostalgia M*A*S*H.
The winner in this category is something some of you might consider just a touch obscure. Best frelling tv show ever, Farscape.
Here's the opening credits if you want to check it out:
yes, frell is their obscenity of choice ;-)
The winner in this category is something some of you might consider just a touch obscure. Best frelling tv show ever, Farscape.
Here's the opening credits if you want to check it out:
yes, frell is their obscenity of choice ;-)
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Everything About Me - Day 2
Well here we are again continuing with the list. I've been thinking about this one all day and I'm afraid that when it comes to favourite movie I really don't have just one. I've been torn between two and that's what I'm going to go with.
The first one I'll mention is The Matrix, what's not to love? Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, sci-fi, action. It's just an amazing movie.
But when it's time for some fun, something to make me laugh there is only one choice. Shrek!
The first one I'll mention is The Matrix, what's not to love? Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, sci-fi, action. It's just an amazing movie.
But when it's time for some fun, something to make me laugh there is only one choice. Shrek!
Monday, October 11, 2010
Everything About Me - Day 1
As I said yesterday, I'm going to try and give you 30 days about me. I've gone back over the list and some of the later subjects have me a little worried so we'll have to see how it goes. I also foresee a potential problem next weekend since I have a hockey tournament but I'll just have to do the best I can.
Today's topic? My favourite song. Sounds easier than you might think but I'm going to go with my old standby. Modern English, Melt With You. Man, this video has not held up well to the passage of time.
More recently the song I like to listen to, way too loud, in my car is Jason Mraz, I'm Yours. Sorry, embedding disabled but it's the official video so it's worth it. It makes me dream of Florida.
p.s. The Brindle has no opinions on music as long as it doesn't keep him awake in the car.
Today's topic? My favourite song. Sounds easier than you might think but I'm going to go with my old standby. Modern English, Melt With You. Man, this video has not held up well to the passage of time.
More recently the song I like to listen to, way too loud, in my car is Jason Mraz, I'm Yours. Sorry, embedding disabled but it's the official video so it's worth it. It makes me dream of Florida.
p.s. The Brindle has no opinions on music as long as it doesn't keep him awake in the car.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Blogging More
I've been trying to come up with a way to Blog more often. At first I was thinking that this would be pretty difficult because there are days when the Brindle doesn't offer me anything to work with. Like today. The Brindle has been at camp since Friday and while I'm sure he's having an excellent time I have no idea what he's up to.
I do follow a few blogs myself and I've been picking up more fairly recently. One of the Brindle's favourites would be Lucy's Human, the life and times a young fawn lady that makes us laugh fairly often. Another is one that has brought me into the life of a cousin that I wasn't fortunate enough to spend much time with over the course of our lives. Angella is a pretty prolific blogger and thanks to Dutch Blitz I feel that I am coming to know her and her family, especially my three gorgeous second cousins.
But the blog that brings me where I am today is Nolie's Place and in particular this post. The idea is All About Me in 30 days and it goes like this:
Day 1 – your favorite song
Day 2 – your favorite movie
Day 3 – your favorite television program
Day 4 – your favorite book
Day 5 – your favorite quote
Day 6 – 20 of my favorite things
Day 7 – a photo that makes you happy
Day 8 – a photo that makes you angry/sad
Day 9 – a photo you took
Day 10 – a photo taken over 10 years ago of you
Day 11 – a photo of you recently
Day 12 – something you are OCD about
Day 13 – a fictional book
Day 14 – a non-fictional book
Day 15 – your dream house
Day 16 – a song that makes you cry (or nearly)
Day 17 – an art piece (drawing, sculpture, painting, etc)
Day 18 – your wedding/future wedding/past wedding
Day 19 – a talent of yours
Day 20 – a hobby of yours
Day 21 – a recipe
Day 22 – a website
Day 23 – a youtube video
Day 24 – where I live
Day 25 – your day, in great detail
Day 26 – your week, in great detail
Day 27 – my worst habit
Day 28 – what’s in my handbag/purse
Day 29 – hopes,dreams, plans for the next 365 days
Day 30 – a dream for the future beyond the next year
So I'm figuring I'll give this a go and see where it takes me. Stay tuned folks, we're about to see the Brindle as guest star instead of heading up the show.
I do follow a few blogs myself and I've been picking up more fairly recently. One of the Brindle's favourites would be Lucy's Human, the life and times a young fawn lady that makes us laugh fairly often. Another is one that has brought me into the life of a cousin that I wasn't fortunate enough to spend much time with over the course of our lives. Angella is a pretty prolific blogger and thanks to Dutch Blitz I feel that I am coming to know her and her family, especially my three gorgeous second cousins.
But the blog that brings me where I am today is Nolie's Place and in particular this post. The idea is All About Me in 30 days and it goes like this:
Day 1 – your favorite song
Day 2 – your favorite movie
Day 3 – your favorite television program
Day 4 – your favorite book
Day 5 – your favorite quote
Day 6 – 20 of my favorite things
Day 7 – a photo that makes you happy
Day 8 – a photo that makes you angry/sad
Day 9 – a photo you took
Day 10 – a photo taken over 10 years ago of you
Day 11 – a photo of you recently
Day 12 – something you are OCD about
Day 13 – a fictional book
Day 14 – a non-fictional book
Day 15 – your dream house
Day 16 – a song that makes you cry (or nearly)
Day 17 – an art piece (drawing, sculpture, painting, etc)
Day 18 – your wedding/future wedding/past wedding
Day 19 – a talent of yours
Day 20 – a hobby of yours
Day 21 – a recipe
Day 22 – a website
Day 23 – a youtube video
Day 24 – where I live
Day 25 – your day, in great detail
Day 26 – your week, in great detail
Day 27 – my worst habit
Day 28 – what’s in my handbag/purse
Day 29 – hopes,dreams, plans for the next 365 days
Day 30 – a dream for the future beyond the next year
So I'm figuring I'll give this a go and see where it takes me. Stay tuned folks, we're about to see the Brindle as guest star instead of heading up the show.
Friday, October 8, 2010
The Brindle as a Sports Fan?
Those of you that know me are well aware that in my house sports, particularly hockey, trumps all on tv. The Brindle being the accommodating sort that he is doesn't have a problem with this. He's quite happy to curl up on the couch and watch with me, no idea why he snores while he's there.
Yesterday he shared my excitement when the season opened on our tv with Carolina vs Minnesota in Helsinki. We got to watch the whole game before I left... for hockey.
This afternoon after work the Brindle was headed off to camp but we had a little plan before he went. What with tonight being the season opener for the San Jose Sharks vs Carolina in Stockholm we had declared this corner of Belgium, Sharks Country. Rumour has it the same is happening in a small corner of Germany. The following photos are a special shout out to the Brindle's friend of the stripe, Bucky who is the Sharks #1 fan of the Boxer persuasion back home.
The model shot:
And in normal game watching position:
Go Sharks!
Yesterday he shared my excitement when the season opened on our tv with Carolina vs Minnesota in Helsinki. We got to watch the whole game before I left... for hockey.
This afternoon after work the Brindle was headed off to camp but we had a little plan before he went. What with tonight being the season opener for the San Jose Sharks vs Carolina in Stockholm we had declared this corner of Belgium, Sharks Country. Rumour has it the same is happening in a small corner of Germany. The following photos are a special shout out to the Brindle's friend of the stripe, Bucky who is the Sharks #1 fan of the Boxer persuasion back home.
The model shot:
And in normal game watching position:
Go Sharks!
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