Friday, October 19, 2007
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
What's Going On?
OK, so I'm not the most current when it comes to my blog... So, here's what's going on in my world.
I did the "Mum's the Word" festival in Bedford, IN last month. The name is very appropo. No one knew there was a festival. There was no advertising, no promoting of any kind, no information given, even to those of us who participated. It was on the courthouse lawn, so at least people who work downtown could see that there were some (not many) tents on the lawn. People came up to me both days to ask why I was there. I did make my expenses, and a little more for some kibble for the pups. But, I would suggest that anyone who is doing craft sales miss this one! I'd also suggest that the Bedford Revitalization club do some revitalization of it's own. Do a little leg work, and call a few people and get the word out!! Very disappointing..... Two thumbs down.
On the 5th of this month, my lovely Bailey was hit by a pickup truck while she was at the mailbox with me. The truck never stopped, just kept on going. Of course, I didn't pay any attention to him. I was devastated that my baby got hit. She had to have surgery on one of her legs, and she is still limping around getting a ton of sympathy. But, she should make a full recovery. She thinks it's time to play frisbee again, but the doc says no... So, I walk her and she carries a frisbee hoping, hoping, hoping....
I'm looking forward to doing the Dunn Memorial Round-up on the 27th. Carolynn from House of Nilochlainn will be joining me. The craft show runs from 10AM to 4PM at the National Guard Armory in Bedford. The theme this year is western, and they will be having live music and barbeque in addition to other activities for the crowd. Bedford doesn't seem to have a lot of fun, so come on out and celebrate!!
My sister came for a visit from Philadelphia a few weeks ago. Her daughter and family also came that weekend. It was great to see them. I love seeing them and spending time with them, but so hate to say goodbye!
And, this is goodbye for today. Maybe I'll be able to post again before a month and a half has gone by. But, who knows. Make sure to check out my Etsy shop to see all the new designs and products I have available!
I did the "Mum's the Word" festival in Bedford, IN last month. The name is very appropo. No one knew there was a festival. There was no advertising, no promoting of any kind, no information given, even to those of us who participated. It was on the courthouse lawn, so at least people who work downtown could see that there were some (not many) tents on the lawn. People came up to me both days to ask why I was there. I did make my expenses, and a little more for some kibble for the pups. But, I would suggest that anyone who is doing craft sales miss this one! I'd also suggest that the Bedford Revitalization club do some revitalization of it's own. Do a little leg work, and call a few people and get the word out!! Very disappointing..... Two thumbs down.
On the 5th of this month, my lovely Bailey was hit by a pickup truck while she was at the mailbox with me. The truck never stopped, just kept on going. Of course, I didn't pay any attention to him. I was devastated that my baby got hit. She had to have surgery on one of her legs, and she is still limping around getting a ton of sympathy. But, she should make a full recovery. She thinks it's time to play frisbee again, but the doc says no... So, I walk her and she carries a frisbee hoping, hoping, hoping....
I'm looking forward to doing the Dunn Memorial Round-up on the 27th. Carolynn from House of Nilochlainn will be joining me. The craft show runs from 10AM to 4PM at the National Guard Armory in Bedford. The theme this year is western, and they will be having live music and barbeque in addition to other activities for the crowd. Bedford doesn't seem to have a lot of fun, so come on out and celebrate!!
My sister came for a visit from Philadelphia a few weeks ago. Her daughter and family also came that weekend. It was great to see them. I love seeing them and spending time with them, but so hate to say goodbye!
And, this is goodbye for today. Maybe I'll be able to post again before a month and a half has gone by. But, who knows. Make sure to check out my Etsy shop to see all the new designs and products I have available!
Sunday, September 2, 2007
It's time for another political post.....
I love politics. I love following all the candidates, listening to what they have to say about the issues. In my mind, the most important issues today are the war in Iraq and the loss of American's personal freedom. I think it's ironic that we go into foreign countries to liberate them so that they can become democratic and thus experience freedom. Then, we pass laws in our own "free" country to take away those very freedoms that we have enjoyed since 1776 because of the wars and "terrorists" in other countries.... But, that's not what this is about.
This is about a really stupid story about a senator from Idaho who unfortunately took a dump in a men's room at the Minneapolis Airport. In case you live on a different planet, you know he plead guilty to solicitation in that incident. He was in a hurry to catch another flight to DC, and didn't want to be detained. Now, I'm a heterosexual female, and I don't have a lot of experience in men's rooms. I did go into one by mistake once in St Joseph, MO. But, normally I use the one marked "women". I also don't have any experience in signals that men use to solicit homosexual acts in a men's room. But, I just read the transcript of the police interrogation of the guy, and I suggest you all take a moment to read it. If for no other reason, it's really kind of funny.
Knowing little to nothing about these things, I think it's pretty funny that because his foot touched the policeman's foot, and that he picked up a piece of paper from the floor led to his being pushed out of the senate. I know he plead guilty. But, don't the police in Minnesota have something better to do with their time? When did it become illegal to accidentally touch the shoe of someone in the next stall? I really think this whole thing speaks much louder about the stupidity of the police in this case. Even if he did put his hand under the edge of the divider, does that confirm that he was soliciting sex? I especially love the part where they ask him if he has had success in this particular bathroom before... and he answers that he uses the bathrooms there quite often, successfully we assume.
I may be the only person in this country who thinks this guy was railroaded by the police. But, to my mind, this was absolutely without cause. I don't know why he didn't fight the charge, but he apparently wanted it to disappear without further embarrassment. So, he paid the fine, and lost his job in the Senate.
And, why oh why was this made headline news for the last week? Don't we have more important things to talk about? Don't we have worse crimes to persue? Why go after this one stupid senator who probably isn't guilty of anything worse that straddling a toilet in an airport, and infringing on the territory of the guy in the next stall? What about the one in Louisianna who had all that cash in his freezer? I think he's still in office. Are the media so lazy they can't do their own research to find other members of the senate or congress who are really breaking laws and taking money from the pockets of the taxpayers?
Good Grief. What has this country come to?
This is about a really stupid story about a senator from Idaho who unfortunately took a dump in a men's room at the Minneapolis Airport. In case you live on a different planet, you know he plead guilty to solicitation in that incident. He was in a hurry to catch another flight to DC, and didn't want to be detained. Now, I'm a heterosexual female, and I don't have a lot of experience in men's rooms. I did go into one by mistake once in St Joseph, MO. But, normally I use the one marked "women". I also don't have any experience in signals that men use to solicit homosexual acts in a men's room. But, I just read the transcript of the police interrogation of the guy, and I suggest you all take a moment to read it. If for no other reason, it's really kind of funny.
Knowing little to nothing about these things, I think it's pretty funny that because his foot touched the policeman's foot, and that he picked up a piece of paper from the floor led to his being pushed out of the senate. I know he plead guilty. But, don't the police in Minnesota have something better to do with their time? When did it become illegal to accidentally touch the shoe of someone in the next stall? I really think this whole thing speaks much louder about the stupidity of the police in this case. Even if he did put his hand under the edge of the divider, does that confirm that he was soliciting sex? I especially love the part where they ask him if he has had success in this particular bathroom before... and he answers that he uses the bathrooms there quite often, successfully we assume.
I may be the only person in this country who thinks this guy was railroaded by the police. But, to my mind, this was absolutely without cause. I don't know why he didn't fight the charge, but he apparently wanted it to disappear without further embarrassment. So, he paid the fine, and lost his job in the Senate.
And, why oh why was this made headline news for the last week? Don't we have more important things to talk about? Don't we have worse crimes to persue? Why go after this one stupid senator who probably isn't guilty of anything worse that straddling a toilet in an airport, and infringing on the territory of the guy in the next stall? What about the one in Louisianna who had all that cash in his freezer? I think he's still in office. Are the media so lazy they can't do their own research to find other members of the senate or congress who are really breaking laws and taking money from the pockets of the taxpayers?
Good Grief. What has this country come to?
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
So, It's Been a Long Time Since I Posted.....
I have signed up for three shows in the near future. First one is the "Mum's the Word" festival in downtown Bedford. It's held every year in late August, but they decided to do it in September this year. Hopefully, it won't be quite as hot as it has been. If you get a chance to stop by, I'll be in a little tent that's red, white, and blue. How can you miss that?
The next on has a new name, but is an old festival. It used to be called Krankenhausfest, but this year it is going to be the Round-Up. It is sponsored by Dunn Memorial Hospital and will be on October 27 in the National Guard Armory in Bedford. There will be a western theme this year with Bar-B-Que, cowboy music, and me in my cowboy hat and boots! So, mosey on down and check it out!
The last one I have on the docket is November 10, and is the one I hold out the most hope for. It is the annual Art and Craft Fair at the Spring Mill Inn in Spring Mill Park outside of Mitchell. I may actually wear a dress to this one, and doll myself up in my jewelry! So, if you want a once in a lifetime experience, make sure to stop by and see me in a dress!
In other news, my elderly parents are doing well. They have a trip to Ireland scheduled for the last part of October and the first part of November. I wish I had a much energy as they seem to have. They never stop going.... like the energizer bunny! And, they'll probably bring me back a new refridgerator magnet. I have the whole front of my fridge covered with them, might have to start on the sides. I've got one from every place I've been in the last 15 years, and every place my folks have been, too! The one I think is the most rare it one from Ecuador. I wasn't even aware they had refridgerators there, let alone magnets for the. It's a hand carved, and hand painted tucan.
The members of the IN Crowd are having a meet-up in Indianapolis this Saturday. Mom's having her annual yard sale that day, which means I'm doing a yard sale that day... So, I won't be able to make it. But, I'll be there in spirit!
'Nuff said.
Gwen
The next on has a new name, but is an old festival. It used to be called Krankenhausfest, but this year it is going to be the Round-Up. It is sponsored by Dunn Memorial Hospital and will be on October 27 in the National Guard Armory in Bedford. There will be a western theme this year with Bar-B-Que, cowboy music, and me in my cowboy hat and boots! So, mosey on down and check it out!
The last one I have on the docket is November 10, and is the one I hold out the most hope for. It is the annual Art and Craft Fair at the Spring Mill Inn in Spring Mill Park outside of Mitchell. I may actually wear a dress to this one, and doll myself up in my jewelry! So, if you want a once in a lifetime experience, make sure to stop by and see me in a dress!
In other news, my elderly parents are doing well. They have a trip to Ireland scheduled for the last part of October and the first part of November. I wish I had a much energy as they seem to have. They never stop going.... like the energizer bunny! And, they'll probably bring me back a new refridgerator magnet. I have the whole front of my fridge covered with them, might have to start on the sides. I've got one from every place I've been in the last 15 years, and every place my folks have been, too! The one I think is the most rare it one from Ecuador. I wasn't even aware they had refridgerators there, let alone magnets for the. It's a hand carved, and hand painted tucan.
The members of the IN Crowd are having a meet-up in Indianapolis this Saturday. Mom's having her annual yard sale that day, which means I'm doing a yard sale that day... So, I won't be able to make it. But, I'll be there in spirit!
'Nuff said.
Gwen
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