Amazing Grace on Bagpipes

Early this morning, I took my baby to school. I knew this week would be hard for her, and I wasn't surprised when tears started. She lost a very dear friend a year ago. I hugged her as hard as I could and tried to make her feel better. Any mother can tell you-it's one thing to hurt, but to watch your baby in pain is ten times worse. I wish I could make everything better like kissing a skint knee,but it doesn't work.
This past weekend, I saw a picture of my Grandmother. She's been dead almost 26 years. It took my breath away to see that picture-I could hear her voice and smell her perfume.
So I don't think there's anything to make you stop missing someone. The radio station played a memorial to a fallen soldier on my way to work. Taps was very moving-and "Amazing Grace" on the bagpipes made my eyes water uncontrollably, and I could swear I heard Kevin apologizing for cuttin' donuts in the grass on the motorcycle-that's my memory of her fallen friend-a kid that was well-mannered and fun to watch.

One month past Christmas

Did you realize that today Christmas has been over for an entire month? I didn't get charge happy this year, but I'm really glad my boss took me to lunch quite a few times in January. I know there's a recall on peanut butter right now, but it's my backup plan for easy, cheap lunches. And remember those new resolutions-have you forgotten yours?
I have tried a new recipe this month (a keeper only if I use real butter)
I have learned quite a few things-mainly to do with facebook
Lost a couple of pounds(you can take this literally-it was only 2 pounds)
Paid off all my bills? Nope, still working on it.
That exercise thing? Well, let's just hope I do better in the coming weeks.

A million years ago

A million years ago, I had a Troop of Brownies that grew into Girl Scouts. I started out with eleven and when they graduated there were a group of five. I can't tell you how much these girls have always meant to me. I watched them lose teeth, get their first bras, make new friends, discover boys, and make a difference to people they met. One of them is actually get married tomorrow-so good luck BamBam. I hope you're happy and that Scottie realizes how lucky he is.

Give to a Woman...thought for the day

Whatever you give a woman, she will make greater. If you give her sperm, she'll give you a baby. If you give her a house, she'll give you a home. You give her groceries, she'll give you a meal. If you give her a smile, she'll give you her heart. She multiplies and enlarges what is given to her.

So if you give her any crap, be ready to receive a ton of shit.

The weather outside is frightful

I know Mondays usually suck, but today it really SUCKS. It's the beginning of a five day work week-the first in a couple of weeks. It started out at 35 degrees and just got colder. Then it started to rain. So I'll be in front of the fire with my hot tea.

Lesson #1 for 2009

Never, EVER trust your sisters with your password. They will do terrible embarassing things to you. See Slurp, Slurp for details. FYI, Stinky and Birdrunner-my password is changed and the security setting is not only strong but very strong.

SLURP SLURP

HI I'M KATE AND I BE DRINKING BANANA RUM AND CALLING FAMILY AT MIDNIGHT. YEEEEEE HAW! HAp, Happ, HAPPY NEW YEAR!

(we love you big sister,  AA meets in the church basement--time to change your password!!   R&L )