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I took this shot in the office of our relocation director today. The molding around the window is really dark and looks like a picture frame. We are going to print one of these big enough to cover that window, so when it is rainy or snowing ten feet, she can tape this image up and have a spectacular view.
Last night, I got an email from my mother (sent to her entire email list) about a mysterious red van with out of state plates that had been trying to entice middle school age boys into their vehicle. Luckily both of the boys approached got a creepy feeling and ran.
Unfortunately, this is not an urban legend.
I heard the story yesterday at soccer practice, one of the former players little brothers was one of the boys approached and his mom had told a few of the parents about it that day.
When my son got in the car I asked him if he knew that his friends brother was almost abducted and he said sure. I got a text message about it.
This morning we were talking about it again and I asked him, exactly when did you get a text message?
“two days ago, right after it happened”
My son had known to be on the look out for a red van for two days. His mom, even being pretty tech savvy didn’t get the memo until a full day later. If parents employed the same tools our kids did, the chance of catching those bozos would have greatly increased. Instead, many of us relied on good ole chatting by the car and/or email which doesn’t follow everyone where ever they go like the cell phone.
I am still impressed that the message has gotten around our community with out it being out in the open for the bad guys to even know that we knew to be looking for them.
Week 16.
Veggie Dave (the owner of Field 51, our CSA) says that I am the only one that likes the Yellow Tomatoes…So I took a TON of them.
Now, I must go and eat them.
When I was taking pictures of the secret garden at church yesterday, I kept thinking of an episode of Dr. Who.
Lastnight when I was showing the pictures to the spouselet, he said the same thing.
Here is atrailer for the episode in question:
And this is why it reminded us of it:
This weekend, I knew there would be an event at our church and I was hoping to get some shots of the building at dusk with all the interior lights on. Those would be beautiful shots to use on the church site and other print media (I really don’t want to use the word “marketing” in conjunction with God).
However….
The weather did not cooperate.
Bit of a storm rolling in.
I love this.
In between the chapel and the sanctuary there is a small secret garden with a water feature-great place to pray or meditate and you can share the space with this precious little cherub. (more about him in another post).
And finally, where I grew up…
This is the building where I was christened, confirmed and married (the first time)-most of my growin’ up happened behind that red door. It is a very special place and I am so glad that the congregation takes steps to preserve it and its rich history.
I took 78 something pictures, not all of them worth viewing and not a one was the shot I went to get. Another day. The rain started soon after I took the first image and didn’t stop until sometime this morning.
WOW.
This summer is really flying by. I got my first cucumber from the csa (community supported agriculture) today. I would take a picture of MY cucumber plant that I started from seed, but it is dead. Maybe that is why I am so happy with a live one from the farm.
Can I just tell you that these carrots are the best I have ever eaten. Seriously makes me want to grow my own but, I don’t know if there would be room for the dogs to run if I planted enough to suit me in the backyard.
This is what all my veggies look like cleaned up.
Yup. Garlic, basil AND blackeyed susan’s (one of my favorite flowers).
Looks like pasta and pesto tonight folks!
Isn’t this an awesome “island oasis”…it it actually part of the drive thru window at Louisville’s newest Chick-fil-A.
It is so nice to wait for your turn to pick up food listening to a serene waterfall.
Now THAT is customer care.
When you drive…
This happens where I live at least twice a month. I am always amazed that this happens because there are those “Low Ground Clearance” signs all over the place.
Last year a stretch limo got stuck, and no one knew who to call and it got destroyed.
I have often wondered what happens to the drivers that get their rigs in these tough spots…
BTW, if you ever see someone stuck on the tracks, there is an 800 number on the electrical box that controls the crossing gates-according to a friend who’s spouse is a train engineer.
What never ceases to amaze you in your neighborhood?
There were a lot of things on my mind today so, I thought I would just toss together a post with them all…
This morning I stopped at Sonic for my daily does of caffine via a Route 44 Unsweet Tea Extra Ice! and I saw this:
It reads:
ATTENTION ALL EMPLOYEES:
This jug is for employee drink money. All cups are $.50 each. Every time you get a new cup you are required to pay $.50 to the fund. Make sure you put your name on your cup when you get it and do not leave it where it should not be. All cups not in designated areas will be thrown away and a new cup will have to be purchased.
And first thing on a Thursday morning when it took the ONE POOR GIRL WORKING ALL BY HERSELF 10 minutes to get me my Tea. I wanted to hurt someone, specifically the person who writes signs like that to their employees and leaves them with out adequate help (to keep P&L inline). Oh it makes me angry.
Then I headed to the office to get the last things done for the Awards Meeting tomorrow and ran into my mom. One of the girls from work also sells “Just Jewlery” and my mom LOVES some jewelry…so….she wanted me to take a picture of her among her very favorite things:
But even cooler, she bought me a Valentine…or a necklace to give me as a valentine, which totally works for me, isn’t it beautiful?
I figure it will be the perfect pick me up on days when I would rather not be doing whatever it is I am doing. Go Psalm 23!
Then I headed home and checked the mail…now this is kinda a strange thing, but I was kind of proud (and excited about it). ALL of my mail, ALL of it today was about faith filled things. How cool is that. I swear that has never happened before in my life, there is usually ONE piece of junk in there…
Then I set to work on cutting up some branches. Those pictures are on flickr, but seriously, if you have seen one felled tree, you have seen ‘em all,,,and I am sick of them, so I am sure you are too!
I have electricity at home.
I do not have internet and there are just somethings that my trusty blackberry can not handle.
I am at the office in my workout clothes.
Not Cool.
Insight Communications says that someone will contact me with in 2 days to set up a time to come have a looksie.
I am so very thankful that the power company has better response times.
By the way. Alabama Electric ROCKS!
Those boys worked their rear ends off here and they were so very efficient.
I know there are other state power companies here, but these were the men that helped out in my area.
