Marley & Me

OK, so I had never read the book - heard of it, but never read it. Was told that it was a sad movie, so I was warned - and yes, I cried. I had gone into the theatre thinking that Marley would be the center of attention throughout the movie, and was pleasently surprised that it was so much more. It was a movie about families and how families stay strong when they work out their troubles together, including the joys and sorrows of having a canine companion in the family throughout out the years. I pray that my Buddy will live a full, long, and crazy life (so far, so good) and that he will feel the love I have have for him as much as I feel the unconditional love he has for me when his time to leave this earth arrives. Do not shy away from this movie because of the sad and uncontrollable ending that looms for every living being, but embrace it as your should embrace life the way Marley did; enjoy every breathing moment.

Action Packed Saturday

Saturday turned out to be quite a busy day. I quickly ran to the grocery store to stock up on food, because we all know, you can't be caught indoors during a blizzard without any food. As I was finishing up my mini shopping spree, along with the other 80% of the town, Mom calls and tells me to bring her camera when I come home. The reason? Nine cars of a BNSF train derailed just north of our property that runs along the rail line. Quite a sight to see up close. As a kid, I would have a fequent night-mare where the train would start tumbling toward me as it jumped the tracks an rolled onto our property. Well, now it happened, but not quite in the way my youthful brain imagined it.

Saturday was also the day I said gooodbye to an old friend, Isabel Klave. I knew her as Mrs. Klave. She was kind enough to let me play her pump organ whenever I wanted. She would invite me over for cookies or call mom on the phone to see if I could run up to Makowski's Store for her (sometimes three times a day) :D I also remember her cooking with her woodburning stove and scrambling in and our of her cellar - the entrance being smack-dab in the middle of her kitchen floor. Grandma Rose and Mrs. Klave we inseparable when I was a kid, I feel very blessed to have had both in my life. Mrs. Klave moved into the nursing home when she was 98. When she died on Tuesday December 9th, she was 107! Oh, what her eyes had witness in those years.

Snow Day Coming?

A big weather event(snow!!!) is supposedly coming our way. Can't wait to snuggle indoors with my cattle doggie.

Stinky Dog

I love my dog - I really do. But sometimes he does things that are REALLY disgusting. Of course, I enable him by leaving tempting items out for him to get into - but really - does he HAVE to make a stinky mess?

The other day, I purged my refridgerator. Old olives, hard cheese slices, stinky old hamburger...you get the idea. Everything went into the garbage to be taken out at a later time when the bag was full. Of course, I never learn - if I have left food of ANY kind in a garbage bag, Buddy will dig it out. He may have a full bowl of dog food, a supply of rawhide bones at his disposal, and treats to keep him passified while I go and run errands, attend functions, go to work, or any of dozens of reasons to leave him alone to his scemes.

Last night was AWANA night - so I'm gone from the apartment for a few hours while I go and hang out with my girls. In those few hours, Buddy has decided that he absolutely NEEDS to consume the sinky hamburger I disposed of - and I mean STINKY!!!! When I came back and walked in the apartment, the smell of rotting dead cow stung my nose and made my eyes water. I then spotted the plastic that contained the hamburger ripped apart and lying on the carpet - ick. I quickly cleaned up the mess, lighted as many scented candles as I could, and of course, made the decision to throw the garbage out right now. Yes, I know, my fault. Now I'm waiting to see what kind of scene I'll come home to after work today - and I can't help but wonder what the end will be of that stinky dead cow.

Footprints

Step One.... Introduction

Greetings to the brave individuals who have stumbled upon my first blog and a Big Hello and Welcome to all who visit. May you find my blogs interesting, informative, adventurous and sometimes humorous. As a girl of many interests, perhaps you will find a topic or two that catches your attention.

Step Two....Interesting List

Well, maybe not interesting, but here is a sample of what my interests, hobbies, and work involve, in no particular order:

1. Geocaching



2. Little Orphan Annie



3. Fighting Sioux Sports



4. MicroSoft Software



5. AWANA



6. SnoPony Snomobile



7. Hiking



8. Biking



9. Children's Literature



10. Cottage Decorating



11. Australian Cattle Dogs



12. Broadway/Theatre



13. LOST



14. Stamping



15. Scrapping

Step Three....Deep Breath

Well...Here we go, jumping into the blogging world feet first!!!!!