Here is a little tribute to Julian. I discovered Windows Movie Maker today and thought I would give it a try.

The Simple Life

Please quit trying to make my life simpler. All of the gadgets and bells and whistles just make me confused. What happened to the simple on/off switch??? Take the remote control for instance. There are probably 50 buttons on my remote. I use maybe a fourth of them and the rest I don't even know what they do. Not only that, most people have more than one remote for DVD's, VCR's, digital, high def, blue ray, blah blah blah. Now I also have a remote for my digital converter because I have an antique TV. I could be happy just using the buttons that I know, but being the kind of person that I am, I have to know what they all do and be able to use them. It's like they are there so I don't want to waste them. I take it as a challenge. Those companies made it complicated because they don't think I can figure it out. Well I'll show them. I will read the instruction manual cover to cover and demonstrate the use of each function. That is why I have an entire file drawer dedicated to store all the instruction manuals to every electronic item that I own. So for me, it's not simpler. I have to read, file, demonstrate, etc... and frankly I don't have the time to make my life simpler. I'm gonna go for a drive and clear my head, but first I have to read the instruction manual for the truck. I haven't quite figured out the functions on the heater. Too many buttons!

Let it Snow

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I saw this on the news last night and it totally worked. If you try it, try to have a better aim than I did.

Happy Birthday Zach

Happy Birthday Zach. I hope you have a wonderful and fun filled day. Do you get your own cake, or do you have to eat left over cake from Cole's Birthday? Just kidding, I know better. Love and Kisses!!!!

Another Historic Day

An historic day in progress and I am part of it. I'm so excited, never in my lifetime have I seen this. Joe's going to be so sorry he missed it!
I'm talking about the 20 degree below zero temperature! Yes! 20 BELOW ZERO! That's not the wind chill either, that's actual temperature. Apparently Fort Wayne has never had a temperature so low for it's high, in it's history. I would clap, but my fingers are frozen. The chickens have icicles hanging from their beeks. Not really, they are fine. I got 6 eggs as usual this morning. They may be frozen though. I am going to have to be a real farmer and collect them early. The bunnies and Bear are all ok too; however, the bunny's water was frozen solid. I put a little heater in the garage this morning to help take the chill off. I'm probably doing it more for me than them. They seem perfectly content. I know everyone that knows Bear is probably worried about him being outside, but rest assured he is taken care of. I got him a warming pad for his dog house so he will be nice and toasty warm. Plus, his coat is really thick and long right now. Oh yeah, and Ellie is fine too. The spoiled little bitch is wrapped in a blanket on my lap as I type. If it wasn't for the fact that it is 10am, I would be parked in front of the fireplace with a glass of wine. Oops, I better hold off on the wine, I have to watch Jax this afternoon. I'll save it for later. In the meantime I'm going to go and try to melt the icicles off of my nose and toes.

Happy Birthday Cole

I've been so busy being social I didn't wish Cole a Happy Birthday! Happy Birthday Cole! It's been a while since I've seen you and I know you are getting big because I saw the Christmas pictures. I hope you had a Happy and Fun filled day! Love and Kisses!!!!

Winter Wonderland

I'm sitting here with my coffee and my puppy trying to embrace the sub zero temperatures. Ellie absolutely hates the cold. Since Joe is gone, I am the lap of choice for warmth and comfort. However, I am not her preference because I move around too much. So right now I am holding her in one of those baby slings that hang over your shoulder (I borrowed it from Sarah). I know, kind of weird in a bag lady sort of way, but it keeps her happy and I can still get things done.
I am doing really well with my New Year's Resolution. Who knew that something as simple as getting dressed in the morning would make my days so much better. I even ventured out yesterday which so far has been the snowiest and coldest day this year. I also joined a Yoga studio. I am moving away from my hermit status to Miss Social. I went so far as to break out my cross country skis. My junket was temporarily interrupted when Brad got his car stuck in the driveway. He had to drive my truck home. Don't know yet what to do about the car??? I'll figure it out later. It was dark by the time I resumed my skiing. I had my headlamp flashlight and I was off into the valley. Snow on the ground seems to sequester the sounds of the night. It is soooooo quiet and peaceful. The night is my favorite time when it snows. It's so Zen! It would have been perfect if the moon had been out. Now it's daylight and time for chores: collecting eggs, checking for frostbite on the chickens and getting the car unstuck. Wish me luck.

Alone in the Cold

Joe left me today! Not for good (I hope). He went to Florida without me. He's driving down with Dr. Tomusk. That makes me a little nervous. Two senior citizens with no female supervision. Joe gets lost driving in parking lots and Tommy is a little less than observant sometimes. Everyone stop and say a quick prayer that they make it in one piece. Not to mention they have a kayak tied to the top of the car. If nothing else, they should be easy to spot; the kayak is bright yellow. I am staying behind here in frigid Ft. Wayne to help take care of grand babies and stay close to my mom. Mom by the way asked me why I was letting Joe go to Florida by himself. As if I control his every move. Ok, maybe I think I control his every move, but in reality he does have a mind of his own. Besides, he deserves all of the pleasures in life that come his way. He's worked hard and he is a good and selfless man. I just like to think that he needs me to take care of him. He can take care of himself, he just wouldn't do it well enough to suit me. Actually I think it's me that needs the supervision. I tend to get myself in trouble when I don't have Joe around to keep my crazy ideas in check. Maybe you should say a prayer for me too, that I don't cut off a finger using my saw or fall off of the roof because I think I can straighten the weather vane on the barn myself. (I have thought about it.) When were apart I guess we're both a little aimless, but together we're a good team. I miss him already!