Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Get Smart...
Friday, September 26, 2008
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Wrapping it Up...
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Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
The Millionaire Next Door...
Monday, September 22, 2008
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Baby Carriages...
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Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Mary Kaye Huntsman First Lady of Utah...
Yesterday C and I went to hear Mrs. Huntsman speak. She was so interesting and personable. She spoke about her concerns for children in the state and some of the things that she is trying to do to help them. She told about adopting her two cute daughters, one from China and one from India. Her talk was so inspiring. I was grateful that I was able to attend the event.
If you are interested, you can learn about Mary Kaye Huntsman's initiatives for children and other programs on her web page HERE.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Seven Years in Tibet...
The high adventure story of Harrer's escape mountaineering through the Himalayas is fairly interesting, but I was really interested to learn about the city of Lhasa before the Chinese invasion and the personality of the Dalai Lama as a young man. He was a brilliant and curious teenager who seemed to feel deeply his responsibility as a leader and was anxious to be a person of great wisdom and understanding.
I do not understand the Chinese government position toward Tibet and the Tibetan people and hope that some time in the future the Dalai Lama will be able to return to the city of Lhasa and live his religion in peace with his people.
Monday, September 15, 2008
An Ideal Husband...
Night Crossing...
This film just goes to show that you can make a film very intense without having to show a lot of gore. I really think that Night Crossing conveys the feeling of being trapped by an oppressive government. This was the perfect introduction to this bit of history for little c. A little artistically awkward and a tiny bit outdated in parts, but overall a really great film. See it again if it's been awhile. Thanks Lora!
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Big voices... and some thoughts on 9/11...
We were watching a documentary about his life last night on PBS (I love you PBS). It was so fun to watch him perform some of the pieces that became his signatures. How can you sing a song a million times and still sing it with tears in your eyes. Maybe he knew that his voice was touched by angels and that pure beauty sang out. I don't know, but I had a lump in my throat. There are people who leave a big hole in that atmosphere when they are gone.
We lost so many of those people 7 years ago today. From the very accomplished and intelligent Barbara Olsen to so many of the first generation Americans who were just on duty doing dishes in the World Trade Centers that day. Who knows what they might have done and become? I believe that the cost in dollars of what we really lost that day is incalcuable. People are always our biggest resource.
In honor of this day. I wanted to post some lyrics to a beautiful anthem made famous by another amazing tenor from East of Eden. Whenever I hear this beautiful song, it reminds me to be grateful for liberty, for the good people of this nation.. so many of whom do their best each day to make it ever greater.
An American Hymn
I have seen a summer day
that slowly opens like a rose
along a quiet road that wanders by
And I have smiled and wonder'd
Where it goes
I have stumbled through the night
Alone as any man can be
Then found a silent canyon full of stars
And in my heart I heard them telling me
I was home
The gentle winds, the rains that fall
The tallest trees, and I'm part of it all
I've seen the silver mountain tops
And golden prairies on my way
Now everywhere I go across the land
I stand so proudly in the sun and say
I am home
I've dreamed of eden all my life
I find it more and more each day
Now everywhere I go across the land
I stand so proudly in the sun and say
I am home...
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Pink Chucks...
My sister bought these first in black for her 3 year old. Cute! I loved them and was thrilled to find this pink version on sale for little c.
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Short Cuts...
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I love these onions in any recipe with browned hamburger like the taco salad above. And, it's a no tears endeavor.
Are you enjoying garden tomatoes? I hope so!
Monday, September 08, 2008
Saturday, September 06, 2008
Friday, September 05, 2008
Oranges...
Oranges are my favorite fruit. I don't enjoy OJ so much as just the fruit. Love them. They taste like Christmas Day. Oh that they were in season longer and really those lovely Harry and David quality oranges that you can get in the winter from Florida. Then someone somewhere has an epiphany! Have you been enjoying the most marvelous oranges from our friendly oranges growers in Australia?!?! They arrived in Utah to my notice at the end of July. They are a bit different.. in a fabulous way! What a treat!
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
New Christmas Boxes for Boys...
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These boxes will be listed tomorrow in the:
Water Bottles...
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One of the many things that I'm OCD about is a good water bottle. I don't like to purchase bottled water as a rule because the filtered tap water from my house tastes the best to me. But, I don't want a plastic that has any smell or harmful chemical. I had some of these water bottles, which I used for 8 years until I lost two of them.. the last one left is still in great shape and dishwasher safe. When I found this updated version of the same Rubbermaid 32 oz. water bottle at my local Albertson's I was thrilled. I love that it has a wide mouth for easy cleaning, in case I put milk or juice inside. It's dishwasher safe and the lid cleans easily. I don't like lids with straws and parts that are easily lost and not easily cleaned.
I know you're laughing, but just think how many years of happiness I may potentially get out of these bottles. Hooray!
Monday, September 01, 2008
Kung Fu Panda...
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