My pathetic haiku poems --
Yellow banana
Tastes so sweet, so ripe, so nice
You want to have one?
Lights twinkle, dangle
Memories hang proud and glad
Baker's Christmas tree
Incandescent bulb
Shaded by fabric and lace
My lamp for reading
See, this is why Aunt with Books and Redheaded Man always make up the fun scavenger hunt clues at Christmas time! They laugh at my lack of creativity and don't like for me to participate. If you are laughing at my lack of creativity, please stop that right now!
Bonnie is the poet/writer in the family. Did you know that she once won a haiku contest at the Shell Westhollow Research Center where her dad works? Her awesome (ahem!) prizes included a chemistry T-shirt!
Friday, October 24, 2008
Bonnie Made Me Do This
Here's my copy of the list from Bonnie's blog:
Tell me your favorite book, and I'll respond with:
1. Something random about you
2. Challenge you to do something
3. Pick a color that reminds me of you
4. Tell you something I like about you
5. Tell you my first/clearest memory of you
6. Pick an animal that you remind me of
7. Ask you a question I've always wanted to ask
I'm not good at haikus, but I'll get to work on Bonnie's challenge to do a series of haikus about bananas, a lamp, and a Christmas tree. That should be interesting!
Tell me your favorite book, and I'll respond with:
1. Something random about you
2. Challenge you to do something
3. Pick a color that reminds me of you
4. Tell you something I like about you
5. Tell you my first/clearest memory of you
6. Pick an animal that you remind me of
7. Ask you a question I've always wanted to ask
I'm not good at haikus, but I'll get to work on Bonnie's challenge to do a series of haikus about bananas, a lamp, and a Christmas tree. That should be interesting!
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Rain
Today it is raining (Bonnie will be so happy). Many songs have been written about rain, and I was thinking . . .
Raindrops keep falling on my head
Purple Rain
Rainy days and Mondays always get me down
The rain in Spain stays mainly on the plain
If all the raindrops were lemon drops and gumdrops Oh how happy I would be
Singing in the rain
It never rains in California
Healing Rain
Stand in the Rain
Do you know . . . which of the above is by Superchick? The Carpenters? BJ Thomas? Michael W. Smith? Which ones are from movies or the theater?
Enjoy your rainy day! Have some chocolate and relax! That's what I'm doing RIGHT NOW (and the chocolates are Belgian!)
Raindrops keep falling on my head
Purple Rain
Rainy days and Mondays always get me down
The rain in Spain stays mainly on the plain
If all the raindrops were lemon drops and gumdrops Oh how happy I would be
Singing in the rain
It never rains in California
Healing Rain
Stand in the Rain
Do you know . . . which of the above is by Superchick? The Carpenters? BJ Thomas? Michael W. Smith? Which ones are from movies or the theater?
Enjoy your rainy day! Have some chocolate and relax! That's what I'm doing RIGHT NOW (and the chocolates are Belgian!)
Monday, September 15, 2008
Hurrication
Yes, we have been on a hurrication. After Hurricane Ike, we went to visit my cousin and her family in Round Rock, Texas. They have a lovely home and have been very hospitable. Her children are a 7th grade girl and a 5th grade boy; my kids have loved playing wii with them! My aunt and uncle are also in town from Florida and I have gotten to visit with them. I don't get to see them very often, so I really enjoyed that!
During the hurricane, while I sat up listening to the howling, pounding wind and rain, I was thinking about God and His power. The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe (Prov. 18:10). The Lord was our strong tower that night, wasn't He? He shelters us during the storms of our lives just like our well built homes shelter us physically in a hurricane. The storms of our lives can be ill health, financial problems, family issues, and many other stresses; God is with us in these storms! There is a contemporary Christian song that says "Sometimes He calms the storm, sometimes He calms His child." So, even if God lets the storm rage on for a while, He is forever faithful and will not leave us alone!
TAG: What Bible verse were you thinking of during the storm, and how did it comfort you?
During the hurricane, while I sat up listening to the howling, pounding wind and rain, I was thinking about God and His power. The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe (Prov. 18:10). The Lord was our strong tower that night, wasn't He? He shelters us during the storms of our lives just like our well built homes shelter us physically in a hurricane. The storms of our lives can be ill health, financial problems, family issues, and many other stresses; God is with us in these storms! There is a contemporary Christian song that says "Sometimes He calms the storm, sometimes He calms His child." So, even if God lets the storm rage on for a while, He is forever faithful and will not leave us alone!
TAG: What Bible verse were you thinking of during the storm, and how did it comfort you?
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Response to Travel Tag
Hello! Today I would like to respond to Render's tag about this summer and about the desire for future travel.
Our family really enjoyed our trip to Minnesota and Chicago. Typically our family vacations are go, go, GO vacations where we see a bunch of national parks, tons of museums, etc. and wear ourselves out with fun. This year was different. This year we spent five days at a lake in Minnesota doing nothing. We just enjoyed nature, the cool weather, the incredible food at the lodge, doing a cool Smaug puzzle, and hanging out. My younger daughter, now known on the blogosphere as Kendall, enjoyed playing shuffleboard with Dad and reading in the hammock. We saw Aunt with Books in Chicago and had a great visit with her. We usually only get to see her at Christmas.
Where would I like to go in the future?
Mr. B and I are actually on a quest to visit all 50 states! We both have only one state left -- can you guess what it is? (drumroll please -- West Virginia!) Yes, we have been to Hawaii and Alaska but NOT West Virginia! Next summer we plan to take a trip to Washington, DC and we can include West Virginia with that.
Other places on my wish list include: St. Petersburg, Russia (they have an awesome art museum there called The Hermitage); Ireland; Scotland (Mr. B has been there but the rest of us have not -- he says they have lots of red headed people there!); and Scandinavia, especially Norway (I would love to see some fijords). I know that Kendall wants to visit Russia since she is Russian by birth and she does not remember living there.
Thanks for reading, and happy travels!
Our family really enjoyed our trip to Minnesota and Chicago. Typically our family vacations are go, go, GO vacations where we see a bunch of national parks, tons of museums, etc. and wear ourselves out with fun. This year was different. This year we spent five days at a lake in Minnesota doing nothing. We just enjoyed nature, the cool weather, the incredible food at the lodge, doing a cool Smaug puzzle, and hanging out. My younger daughter, now known on the blogosphere as Kendall, enjoyed playing shuffleboard with Dad and reading in the hammock. We saw Aunt with Books in Chicago and had a great visit with her. We usually only get to see her at Christmas.
Where would I like to go in the future?
Mr. B and I are actually on a quest to visit all 50 states! We both have only one state left -- can you guess what it is? (drumroll please -- West Virginia!) Yes, we have been to Hawaii and Alaska but NOT West Virginia! Next summer we plan to take a trip to Washington, DC and we can include West Virginia with that.
Other places on my wish list include: St. Petersburg, Russia (they have an awesome art museum there called The Hermitage); Ireland; Scotland (Mr. B has been there but the rest of us have not -- he says they have lots of red headed people there!); and Scandinavia, especially Norway (I would love to see some fijords). I know that Kendall wants to visit Russia since she is Russian by birth and she does not remember living there.
Thanks for reading, and happy travels!
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Where is Bonnie Today?
If you are wondering where Bonnie is today, I will tell you. She has been kidnapped! Yes, I say, kidnapped!
The senior girls from her school have abducted the freshmen girls today for a big day of FUN! And it was totally a SURPRISE. Bonnie was absolutely clueless! The freshmen were blindfolded and their hands were tied behind their backs. The seniors wore black and were masked!
The girls are going over to someone's house to hang out and maybe swim. Then they will eat dinner at the Cheesecake Factory and not be home until late! Maybe Bonnie can post some pics of the actual abduction.
Mariel is spending the night with us. She and Bonnie will have to get up at 6 a.m. in the morning to go to volleyball practice. I think they may be tired from all of the excitement. Bonnie can give you some more info tomorrow afternoon!
Enjoy your day!
The senior girls from her school have abducted the freshmen girls today for a big day of FUN! And it was totally a SURPRISE. Bonnie was absolutely clueless! The freshmen were blindfolded and their hands were tied behind their backs. The seniors wore black and were masked!
The girls are going over to someone's house to hang out and maybe swim. Then they will eat dinner at the Cheesecake Factory and not be home until late! Maybe Bonnie can post some pics of the actual abduction.
Mariel is spending the night with us. She and Bonnie will have to get up at 6 a.m. in the morning to go to volleyball practice. I think they may be tired from all of the excitement. Bonnie can give you some more info tomorrow afternoon!
Enjoy your day!
Monday, August 4, 2008
Response to What to Buy Tag
What would I like to buy this summer? (my response to Will's tag)
If I had the money, I would like to buy a white Honda Odyssey minivan. I realize that minivans are not "cool" but practicality rules when you are a mom (if my kids were grown, I'd like to get a Toyota Prius or Honda Civic hybrid -- I really do prefer smaller cars). In fact, my first car was a Ford (Found On the Road Dead, or Fix Or Repair Daily) Pinto and my second car was a Civic.
Also, I would like to remodel the upstairs bathroom with new floors, sinks, cabinets, paint and wallpaper. Well, I can always dream on!
What have I actually bought this summer? School clothes for the kids, school supplies for the kids, books, a CD or two, and of course groceries. Not very exciting. My newest book, which I am reading now, is Life of Pi and my newest CD is the new one by Third Day (it is being shipped to me by Christian Book Distributors even now and I look forward to enjoying it soon).
Have a blessed day!
If I had the money, I would like to buy a white Honda Odyssey minivan. I realize that minivans are not "cool" but practicality rules when you are a mom (if my kids were grown, I'd like to get a Toyota Prius or Honda Civic hybrid -- I really do prefer smaller cars). In fact, my first car was a Ford (Found On the Road Dead, or Fix Or Repair Daily) Pinto and my second car was a Civic.
Also, I would like to remodel the upstairs bathroom with new floors, sinks, cabinets, paint and wallpaper. Well, I can always dream on!
What have I actually bought this summer? School clothes for the kids, school supplies for the kids, books, a CD or two, and of course groceries. Not very exciting. My newest book, which I am reading now, is Life of Pi and my newest CD is the new one by Third Day (it is being shipped to me by Christian Book Distributors even now and I look forward to enjoying it soon).
Have a blessed day!
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