Memorial Day, 2009.

There are so many more to remember who are gone now.

Not just those in my family,

but those from other families, fallen because of war, hunger and wickedness.

Take a moment to thank someone who has served our country

and kept our families safe and happy.

Thanks, Dad- Viet Nam

(My father spent and hour the other day telling me the most beautiful and spiritual stories

about his serving and mission and serving his country. He was called to both

and was guided in both. He served as a chaplain's assistant in Japan.

He listened to the life stories of many soldiers about to die

and wrote to their families to tell them about their gallantry, their love and their passing.

He amazes me.)

Thanks, Grandpas:

-R. Wesley Chamberlain, WWII

-Chester Wright, WWII (Fighter Pilot)

-Glen J. Preece, WWII (Engineering, Cook)

-Earl J Frampton, Korea (Infantry in trenches)

-George P. Greenwell, WWII

I love you and miss you.

Check out Jenny Sweeny's art.

I dream with this stuff on a blog named after another artist,

Anahata Katkin.

Yummy!

So here it is. Finally.

I'm doing the Pay It Forward, thanks to Autumn.

The first three friends to comment on this post

will receive a gift from me.

And what else, but my favorite hobby of late....

a pedicure!

Oh, but the catch. You must be willing to reciprocate

and offer something you do for three of your blogging connections.

Can't wait to see you. Love you, Jess

When did my favorite music become "Easy Listening"?

So I'm coming home from work and am pushing radio buttons

as I often do.

I settle on fm100 only because Crowded House is playing.

I feel nostalgic and remember how

much I enjoyed this song, not only for its merits,

but for my memories surrounding this 80's hit tune.

Then all of a sudden I wonder, "when did my Alternative hits become Easy Listening?"

Isn't it crazy to hear our stations evolve, and do they

really mean to say, "Hey, you're way outdated and OLD"?!

I mean, some of my 5th graders think 80's music is the best.

I still think 80's music is the best.

Oh, no! That means I'm just like my parents in that crazy,

fuddy, duddy sort of way.

Did I just type fuddy, duddy?

Ok, I think it's time for a mid-life wack-out. You know,

sports car, boobs, that sort of thing.

I'll probably stick to a tub of ice cream and a late-night showing of Pretty In Pink or something.

Now, there's a classic.

Name this band and you're right up there on the cool scale
(as far as this oldie is concerned:)