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Margaret
Interests: running, tennis, microbrews, traveling, reading mysteries, espresso, walking
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Wow, what a huge amount of work for John but what a difference in the view! We're getting some nice days now but definitely hit or miss. The big rain that we were supposed to have turned into mostly sun yesterday. A wonderful surprise! Your 4th of July sounds great. I'm hoping that I can get together with the kids or John or both.
Eye-Opening!
We’ve had this Madrone tree along the beach bank that has been slowly dying. Here’s a pic from a few years ago where that shorter tree in the middle was healthy-ish. It was still rather annoying, blocking part of the view without being a lovely tree but oh well. To the left you can also see anot...
Love it! Amazing indeed. I was gaping at how enormous the boat actually is on that crane. Once it's in the water, it doesn't look that huge. I bet John was giddy about the experience and seeing all the hard work come to fruition; I didn't realize he had driven unlimiteds. I thought it was just the limiteds. Now we're learning that those "good guys" with guns waited an hour to go into the building. WTF? If they're intimidated by an AR15, imagine those unarmed school children. My blood is BOILING. (yet again)
An AMAZING Day!
Absolutely remarkable! Yes, I managed to get up at 4:45 a.m. Tuesday and we were on the road at 5:30. (Then hit brick walls of commuter traffic in Tacoma and Federal Way…) We drove directly to Stan Sayres park/pits, which was the first time I’d been there (man, that place needs an infusion of fu...
Those flowers are gorgeous; I have such a weakness for two toned ones. I need to buy my annuals! I put it off until after my trip so that I could take care of them. I am beyond frustrated, scared and furious about what's happening and WHERE it's leading. That's exciting about the hydro being ready to go into the water. John's outfit is great too, very Olde English. :)
B R E A T H E
I’ve been taking a breather to tamp down my incandescent rage about the leaked opinion from the five radical far-right Supreme Court justices that points directly to overturning Roe v. Wade. I cannot believe we are at a place when half our country’s population is having our rights shredded, with...
What a fabulous few days and it does look like the weather mostly cooperated! Your deck is so idyllic with the fire and that view. I love the color of Nate's flower gift--perfect for your decor. I can hardly wait to get some Niko time; he also has a beloved red panda!
Wonderful
Quinn and Mama Sandra came to visit us Sunday for a couple of days, and what bliss!! The weather cooperated “enough” that we were able to spend a little time on the deck, with a fire one night, and then potting flowers the next day (although I did get rained on as I put the pedal to the metal to...
Hippos, as Ashley has informed me, are one of the most terrifying animals around and possibly the most aggressive creature on the planet. (besides humans) They look so cartoonish that it's hard for me to believe. That series sounds fascinating; we read a BC book about a couple who went around visiting all the national parks. I learned so much about the different states as they toured each area. Love the plate and the plants! I need to get some in May after I get back from NY. Quinn is so full of joy and smiles. What a great Easter for him, full of animals and eggs!
Flowers and Fondue (plus other stuff)
Helen left this morning after a two-day, whirlwind visit! What a great time. Monday night (the day she arrived) we had a warm cheese & simmering broth fondue dinner! Oh. Yum. I also had plans for chocolate fondue dessert, but we were all so full that we decided to have it the next night! We ...
That piece turned out beautifully! I love the colors and design. I'm still masking mostly--partly due to being so much around my mom. I don't go many places anyway. That is a HUGE grill! I'm still working on "Unforgotten" but then will be ready to look for a new show. (although I don't have Apple+ unfortunately)
Doing Work, Having Fun!
Getting ready for company and doing a bit of cleaning in between spending time in the glass studio. It’s a decent balance! Playing with the glass is a reward for accomplishing chores. Things will heat up (not so much the glass) this weekend as I get down to the nitty gritty, but for now it’s all...
Beautiful plate! I hope the other piece turns out; I love the look of the model. The weather has certainly been weird and there is snow in the forecast for Thurday? Yuck. I've over winter but it has more in store for us, apparently. Did you do Moderna or Pfizer for your 2nd booster? That would be SO odd to see the identical twin of someone who had died. And disorienting.
This and That, Ups and Downs
This is how my little glass plate turned out. I was frustrated with how thick it is, but other than that it turned out quite pretty, I think. So I decided to try another one just like it, but using a little less clear glass (to hopefully reduce the thickness). I’m not sure why, but it didn’t t...
I love his bargaining! I haven't been able to watch the hearings but what I've read has made me frustrated and enraged. I hope your glass piece turns out well; I'm glad you're back in the glass studio. So sorry about your neighbor! It is sobering when friends who are near our age get sick or die. :(
Crashing Through Inertia (or whatever it was)
It’s been two whole years since I’ve worked on a fused glass project, or even spent more than a moment in the studio. Literally ever since Covid hit, I’ve stayed away. You would think it would have been a good escape, an excellent way to fill the isolation, but for whatever reason, it wasn’t. I ...
Isn't it incredible to see the resemblance? I love that! I'm so glad that Nate and buddies got some much-deserved shore leave. The food looks delicious, and they seem to be having a great time. I'm sure that getting off the ship was a huge relief. It's weird to see the masks gone and yet we're NOT finished with Covid. Not by a long way. :( I wish we were because I'm heartily sick of it--but still wearing my mask and being careful.
Kids
Kind of an interesting experiment! According to the date on the picture of me on a neighbor boy’s bike, I’m about the same age as Quinn is now—4-1/2 to 5. I think I see a bit of a family resemblance! (I set his photo to B&W for comparison). After seeing this picture of me numerous times througho...
I am worried sick about Ukraine and the fallout from that. There seems to be nothing (or little) positive in the world and in our country lately. Lunatics and idiots. So sorry about Obachan and the fact that Nate can't come back to be with his family. That's an amazing amount of basil. I read that the guy who sold Wordle had all the words pre-programmed for months in advance, so these are still his words. I imagine that the NYT will eventually make us pay for the game though.
The Hits Keep On Coming
Nate’s Obachan passed away on February 16th. He’s been notified, and Sandra said he took it hard. She was able to talk to him, and he also spoke with his dad (Obachan’s son), and as we expected, he’s not allowed emergency leave to come home for the service. Sad. And then ANOTHER sad. Yesterday, ...
Yes, you were in my spam folder and I fetched you out! Supposedly, if I publish your comments, typepad will learn that you aren't a spammer. I'm not holding my breath, so I'll continue to check the folder every day. Thanks so much for persisting!:)
The Shoulds
Things that should happen often don't... or at least not in the way we expect. When my mom was taken in by a scammer after my dad died, she compromised both her and my social security numbers. Thus, I took the steps of locking my credit and requiring an IRS pin for my taxes. The pin was supposed...
I hope Obachan recovers but 90s makes it tough as I discovered with my dad. I remember how witty Bill was and you're always talking about how much Nate makes you laugh. She looks like a loving person with a cheerful smile. And that's awful about Sandra especially with Nate so far away. Ugh. Love the sound of that spaghetti. I also had some on the 13rd and a breakfast casserole on the 14th. No flowers though.
And the Downs Just Continue
“I don’t remember being this sick.” That’s what Sandra said yesterday as she’s battling come-and-go fevers, headaches, and a bad cough, plus congestion and fluid in her ears. Poor thing! And she’s caring for Quinn who feels JUST FINE, THANK YOU VERY MUCH. He is an energetic little boy with opini...
I haven't watched the Olympics much at all; perhaps it would improve my mood. Poor Sandra! This virus is so insidious. Niko finally got to go back to daycare Friday, giving his working parents a break. The stress on them has been enormous and there's no way I can help them from this far away. I'm sure the daycare will close again...who knows when? Ashley says there's a huge outbreak of Covid on campus, so that's worrisome too. My attorney (for the 1st restoration company shenanigans) is $430/hour but he is no nonsense and doesn't waste any time. Trying to get that package mailed-I would have blown a gasket! I'm glad it worked out.
Downs and Ups
Why do there tend to be so many more downs than ups? Sigh. Although, I’m peering out the window at a beautiful sunny day and the water is calm and gently lapping on the beach. Chilly, though. (But not freezing!) And beautiful! So that’s an “up.” We just learned that Sandra has tested positive wi...
Covid is still lurking around which is why I hesitate to do too much. It does get tedious though. Nate's care package sounds wonderful! I'm sure he'll love it. Niko's daycare is closed this week due to a case; the kids are going nuts trying to juggle work and a busy toddler. I wish I could be there to help. :(
Crap and Stuff
Ugh. Quinn has Covid. His daycare has had quite the outbreak, and most of the kids tested positive. Thankfully, Quinn is asymptomatic (some of the kids do have symptoms), at least for now. And he’s PISSED. He doesn’t WANT to have Covid. It means he and his mama are homebound for a week, and that...
That telescope is magnificent; I can't wait to see pictures either! I wonder how it will change our knowledge of the universe! I love tapas too and have had lots of fondue, being a French teacher and traveler. (Swiss fondue is great!) Those giraffes look made for your place because of their color. I've heard of The Detectorists and would like to watch it but I don't think I have the right streaming service. I never do! I've gotten into Wordle too; I enjoy the problem solving aspect of it. What do you use as a first word? I've been doing adieu for the vowels.
It’s Been A While!
I don’t know why, exactly, but a severe case of inertia has been my default mode and mood all month long. Motivation? Nah. I’ve been keeping my brain busy, though! For instance, I’ve been absolutely riveted with following the fascinating (and nail-biting) progress of the James Webb Space Telesco...
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