tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-322913432012-02-15T23:21:40.005-07:00Exploring my own Backyard and Beyondbindiechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17730262283014312074noreply@blogger.comBlogger4431100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32291343.post-40578267184951549532010-06-09T19:21:00.003-06:002010-06-09T19:26:18.719-06:00

Everyday I open the newspaper or read news on the Internet only to have my stomach turn and my heart ache.  I read lengthy articles looking for any signs of hope that something might change, that things might improve, or that finally that damn geyser will be plugged.  Yes, the thing that keeps me up at night is the oil spill going on in the Gulf.  Part of the 3:00 am wake ups is because I

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For my birthday, my hubby bought me a new bike.  Even from Germany, he managed to buy and have a bike delivered from a local store.  Rather than getting my normal bouquet of flowers, I opened the door to find a bike and a man from Guthrie standing on my front porch.  I decided to take the bike on a real "break'er in" ride yesterday.  It was a beautiful afternoon, and I headed to the Center

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On my birthday I went out to a new restaurant.  A new culinary experience that recently located itself to my little hamlet called Forage.  95% of the reviews I read were between 4 and 5 stars, so I figured I couldn't miss with this birthday choice. Plus I always attempt to make an effort to try something new on my birthday. The restaurant is a small, renovated early 1900 house within walking

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Today I had to say goodbye to a friend of 16 years.  My cat, Vosh, was wasting away and I could no longer sit by and watch her suffer.  I had hoped for the last few months that she would go on her own terms, but when I watched her unable to actually lift her body off the ground and walk more than a few feet, it was time to let her go.  Out of selfishness I was holding on, hoping not to have

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I suppose I have nothing but to blame Spring for this one.  As I said in my last post, for me Spring is about being reborn, a shedding of skin, etc..., and for the last week or so I have been going beyond enjoying the birth of it all and even the "spring cleaning," but actually clearing out a deeper part of me.  I am cleaning out the past.  The past is full of old people, old expectations, old

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After a spell of comings and goings, I am back to posting once again.  Spring is here, and life is good.  I don't know why, but everything seems better in the spring; the colors, the smells, the warmth.  I feel a new start every year, and this year is no different.  I am still in school, but I think that is just a given with me.  What can I say, I love learning.  Honestly though, I am looking

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I know that technically the year is not at end, but as I have not done much writing about what has been going on in my life, I thought I would pick out some photos that show what has been going on this last year. Obviously my pictures only show pieces of my life when I actually remember to take my camera with me. Here goes:( After going through this years photos, I quickly realized I am going

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I have now entered into the world of alternative TV consumption, otherwise known as the other cheap meat. After testing my TV habits for two weeks, I found myself tuning in for two of the 14 days. One of which was because a visiting friend had a show she liked to watch. I found that this did not warrant $70 a month or the nearly $900 a year in crappy TV watching.After going the rounds with the

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After a nearly three month hiatus, I have returned to blogging. I could go into great depths as to why I had to privatize my account, but yes it did come down to a stalking of sorts. I have recently befriended an individual that has a past which he would rather forget ever happened. However, as much as one might like to forget the sins of one's past, more often than not we are not allowed that

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I have been trying to think about how I want to change the format of my blog for a while. Do I make it more personal or less personal? Do I share more of my thoughts, or focus more on pictures and family stories? I suppose the answer is in the title of my blog, Being Bindy, which includes all of the above. These last few months have produced what might be termed a "life change." As such I

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A recent trip to Florida: It was a beautiful 7 days of Florida sun and family. I enjoyed my time there and the two days that Larry joined me. I wanted so much to get one of these little plovers in a good picture, but they are so fast! This one was so close, but managed to get the tip of his nose out of the picture.....bummer.My afternoon seashell creation....it is suppose to be a flower.My

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I took a quick trip down to my in-laws in Banning. I didn't take many pictures just since I was only there for a little over a day, and we generally stayed around the house working on stuff for the folks. We did make it out for an afternoon at Oak Glen for lunch and dessert.It was St. Patty's day, so everyone but me had Corned Beef and cabbage. The area prides itself on its apples and apple

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As of late, I have been viewing movies that have a "no regrets" moral to the story. These stories are usually told by women upon reflection of their lives, how they lived and what they have learned. Evening and La Vie en Rose are two movies I watched centering around this theme. Each story was told very differently, but spoken from a woman's perspective of her life and her choices as she looks

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This week we have been venturing out into our snowy wilderness and snowshoeing. I enjoy it because it is like hiking but with a lot of layers on. I am starting to learn that how you dress is very important. You might be freezing to death starting out, but within about 5 minutes of chugging through the snow, you really wish you had left that big heavy parka and scarf back at the truck. Wearing

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On Facebook, I was tagged to write 16 Random Things about myself. I thought I would go ahead and post them here as well:1. I am a very physical person. I use my body to express my creativity, my desire, my competitiveness, and my joy. I always look to push my body in ways I haven't before.2. I am a Gemini with a Scorpio moon and also Scorpio is rising. I have many typical Gemini traits and also

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No, I did not disappear to some unknown universe, become stuck underneath a wagon wheel, or find myself duct taped and thrown into a closet. I am here, alive and well, breathing and eating, and managing life as best I can. Since Christmas, my life has been topsy turvy and confusing. In the past, I have written many entries about my awareness of upcoming changes in my life. However, this one

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If you have been a reader of my weight loss journey on my blog, then this entry will make sense to you. This morning I decided to go through my closet to find coats that could be donated to the shelter this cold, cold winter. I came across an old coat that I bought over 10 years ago (before I ever moved back to Utah but was missing cold weather) in the back. When I first moved back, I was

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I haven't blogged in a while. First it was Finals, then the Christmas craziness set in, add a little bit of an illness, and I just didn't have the time or desire to write. This evening I tried to get a couple of photos of the crazy snow we have had today, and realized that I had taken a couple of nice sunset photos sometime last week.Tonight's photos of the snow.This one is blurry because I

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Yesterday we had our first real snow storm. It snowed for most of the day and coated our neighborhood with about 2 inches of the white, powdery stuff. I always take pictures the morning after the first big storm.

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It is that time of year again for the dreaded Christmas photo. We decided to incorporate the Christmas theme and the result was hit and miss. We couldn't find our tripod, so we were unable set the camera in the right spot for the flash. The outcome was that we were either washed out or the picture was too dark. In the end, my favorite photo made Larry fuzzy, and in Larry's favorite I was

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We spent Thanksgiving in So Cal with Larry's parents and family. The week before we were due to arrive, the MIL and FIL's house was under an inch of water. They were lucky enough to get to experience what happens when the water dispenser in the refrigerator decides to express itself when it shouldn't. We offered to wait and postpone our visit until everything was cleaned up and repaired, but

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Today I went out to lunch with a childhood friend. It was surreal and nostalgic but also comfortable. Tamera and I have known each other since Jr. High. I always remember Tamera as confident, outgoing, with a no-holds-barred kind of attitude. She would definitely tell me what she thought, and I admired her for that. While we were talking I got see her in a new "confident adult, loving mom,

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I watched this news show last night and wanted to share it. I find it appalling what women and girls are expected to look like now. Add that it is all a big fat photo shopped lie and I become furious.DayPortPlayer.newPlayer({articleID:"69352",bannerAdObjectID:"31",videoAdObjectID:"30",videoAdConDefID:"11",playerInstanceID:"6079F2D7-64DE-7731-AEBE-0BBA248311D6",domain:"kutv.dayport.com",

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I just returned from a 4 day trip to Hawaii. If you have read my blog for the last year, you would know that this has become a big part of my life. This last year Larry worked full-time for the Navy and was stationed at Camp Smith within Pacific Command. This last year my life was somewhat chaotic with the monthly trips to and from Hawaii. I know that some might think, "oh please....you HAVE

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One of the most unexpected outcomes of me joining Facebook has been an outpouring of love and support from so many great people that I knew so many years ago. The most amazing part is that we all have taken our guard down, and the "groupings" that we might have been subject to as kids have been removed. We are no longer separated by class, clothes, color, SES, religion, or even hairstyle. We

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I can say with 100% honesty that I wear less makeup now than I did in High School, probably even Jr. High. Partly because it was the 80s, and partly because I thought I was suppose to wear a lot of makeup to be a woman. Most of the 90s I spent doing the exact opposite. On a "makeup day" I would wear mascara and lip gloss.These days, however, I am noticing that women are wearing a bit more

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Thanks to all those that have honorably served this country. Thanks especially to my husband, to many of my family members, and to so many of my friends that have put this country and our freedoms first. Thanks to the families that have provided support for these selfless veterans. I thank them for the sacrifices they have made, and continue to make, for the lives we are so incredibly lucky

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Now that I am back home, I am reflecting on the last week in Florida. As is always the case, the trip went by much too quickly. The "reason" for the visit was my nearly 3 month old niece, Norah "the Bean." When I asked my sis the reason behind "the bean" nickname, she said it was due to all the bean chimichangas she craved while pregnant. Apparently, all those beans are still having

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Now that Halloween is over I can post some pictures. This year we did a corn maze and a Haunted House. The corn maze was a lot of fun, and doing it at night made it far more "halloweeny." Although they gave us a map, I am the type to take off and get lost in the maze. Larry, on the other hand, would repeatedly stick the map up into the air to try to read the directions with the reflected

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We had 3 amazing days down in Capitol Reef. Larry had never seen this side of Utah and was blown away by the amazing beauty. I think it was a great way to celebrate his birthday! I took so many great photos (given the subject, it wasn't hard), so deciding which to post was very hard. Enjoy!The Lodge Cat. Loved the green eyes.The Lodge we stayed at.

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Larry and I went for a walk in the lower half of City Creek. It was an absolutely gorgeous day!(Larry struggled with the focus on the "slow camera.")(I had the aperture set for a brighter shot, so when Larry shot this, it came out dark. I adjusted, but it is still fuzzy).

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In June I decided to eliminate my Internet connection. I expected this to be an easy transition. After all, I lived without immediate access to everything for many years. The challenge was unsuccessful. Right off the bat, I struggled with not being able to email people back immediately. I wasn't able to look up information that had been easy to access with just a Google search. I couldn't

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One characteristic of mine is that of being a fast talker. I speak fast, I read fast, and I type and write fast. When I type, my hands are moving a million miles a minute. I make a lot of mistakes. When I write, as I get more and more into what I am writing about, my script becomes chicken scratch. This something that has been pointed out to me by Larry, to whom I reply, "but that is as fast

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Larry has been home now for almost three weeks. That has been the longest stretch since September 2007. We have now finally gotten into a rhythm with each other. We are two fairly (some may say very) independent people, and spending one year alone makes our individual independence stronger. This can be both good and not so good. On the good side, Larry brought a lot of his "bachelor" living

bindiechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17730262283014312074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32291343.post-29801493055746491632008-10-16T10:44:00.009-06:002008-11-02T11:00:30.091-07:00

I love comfort foods. For me that is pretty much anything that can be baked. My nephew just started Air Force boot camp last week, so I decided to do the Auntie thing and bake him some yummy goodies.I have learned that in Utah, one must add a lot of extra flour in order to get the right consistency, otherwise they just flatten out into a buttery mess.Did I mention I am a messy baker? Larry

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Does anything get more adorable than this? I really don't think so.

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My recently renewed friendship with a high school friend, Keely, has produced a tagging. I now have to come up with 25 things about myself. Crap!1. I was born in Salt Lake City, Utah2. I have also lived in San Diego, CA and Pensacola, FL3. I have a blind cat with an eating disorder4. I love Science Fiction5. I love to camp, hike, backpack, and generally anything that gets me outdoors6. I have

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A girlfriend of mine just emailed me this, so I am passing it on....

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Larry and I went for a quick walk. It was quick because it was a bit colder than someone (who will not be named, but it wasn't me) thought it would be warmer than it actually was. We only did 2 miles before someone's exposed limbs starting getting numb.I did manage a couple of quick pictures to go with our quick walk:This mini-snowman was sitting on a picnic bench. I thought it was cute, so I

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The last few weeks Larry and I have been enjoying the change of seasons. Hiking up Timpanogos and doing the Alpine Loop has produced some amazing beauty and picture finds. Last night and this morning, however, has suddenly thrust us into winter.Last night Larry chopped up some wood and we made our first fire of the year.This morning I awoke to this:Fortunately, it appears this is temporary and

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Hey all. I am back at Blogger, sort of. I decided to go back to writing on this blog for my own personal use, and turn my website into a site for us (me and Larry) to use for a family page. That way I can rant and rave all I want without tarnishing his good name (snicker).I have finally put a profile on Facebook. I thought I might be able to network with other SLP's out there in the world,

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Is it okay to admit I am jealous? I am jealous today because my husband is leaving on Friday for New Zealand. He is going for work, but I am still jealous. He has also been asked by his boss at his next reserve post to be the Pandemic Influenza Planning US Representative for the countries we work with in Oceania. Shocking I know, but our military does do a lot of diplomacy with many other

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It has been an amazing summer so far. I find I am enjoying myself so much. After returning from Hawaii, which required me to fly into LA and then catch a connecting flight to SLC after get zero sleep on the red eye flight, I got home, got caught up with my mom, and was able to take about a 30 minute nap. It is amazing how great 30 minutes can feel after going more than 24 hours without sleep.

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I leave to go home tonight and as much as I miss my cats and my mom, I don't want to leave. I woke up this morning with that sick feeling in my gut with the thought "no, not yet!" screaming through my mind. I woke up at around 7:30 and put the kettle on. We made a breakfast of pancakes with coconut syrup, sausages, and fresh sliced papaya with french pressed coffee. It was wonderful. We

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In a fit of spontaneity Sunday afternoon, Larry and I used our Hawaiian miles and purchased two tickets to Hilo, Hawaii. We called up a bed and breakfast that a friend of Larry's recommended and reserved a room for 2 nights. We pack up some clothes and our snorkel gear and made our way to the airport. In 30 minutes we arrived at Hilo. I figured it actually takes longer to go from Waikiki to

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Yesterday morning we decided to go for a little hike to the Manoa Falls. Hawaii is a humid place, but usually comes with a nice breeze. The mountains, on the other hand, are comparable to walking through a mossy sauna. I believe even my knees were sweating.Speaking of mossy.......or is that moldy?More moss

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I read over my last post and realized that a few things I wrote might possibly come across differently than I intended. I was rushed but wanted to get my pictures up on the page. Don't you just love the one at the top of the page? I do, and I can say that is exactly how it looks. That picture is direct from my camera to the computer with no adjustments. I just used an 800 speed setting

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The last few days have been very busy. This post will be a multi entry post, so if it seems a bit lengthy, it is because there has been a lot happening.Yesterday was a visit to Hanauma Bay for some afternoon snorkeling.We went farther out where the waters were less populated and offered a rougher ride, but had more fish to watch. The colors of the fish were vivid and beautiful. I swallowed too

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This is a great song and melody. I hear it regularly on the radio when I am driving around the island. Larry actually heard them play at a local restaurant and didn't know who they were, "I thought this song sound familiar."

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Yesterday Larry and I went Kayaking here at Kaneohe Bay. We spent about 4 hours around the bay and made our way out towards Turtleback Rock near the edge of the barrier reef. The day was filled with multiple water fights, playing chase with dozens of turtles, a lost pair of sunglasses, and a fancy new sunburn.At 5:30 we had to attend a reception at the Australian Consul-General's home. The

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Yesterday we visited a beautiful temple on the windward side of the island.Outside of everyone feeling the need to play with the bell, it was an extremely peaceful place. This particular temple is a recreation of a temple in Japan, and has one of the largest Budda's inside.

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Yesterday we relaxed around the island. We finally saw Kung Fu Panda. I have been waiting patiently to see this movie. Larry and I made it a requirement that we see it together. It was well worth the wait. The best part was having a bunch of 5 year olds behind me just laughing their little butts off. It made me laugh more. I loved all the messages in the movie, right in line with my way of

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Just some goof'in off..... Happy 4th!!!A quick catch of a rainbowClouds brewing over the hillsLarry's towerThe pool I spend many an hour at...Hanging out on the couchSunset

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Yep.....I love putting descriptive words together that make no sense to anyone else but me.Yesterday Larry and I decided to go to the Bodies exhibit in downtown Honolulu. We were both starving and ended up at a little bar in the center of the mall. We filled up on cool, refreshing beer and Pupus (appetizers in Hawaiian).The exhibit was amazing. It is all about the body (as the name implies),

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I received an email this morning from a Hawaii travel group that has asked to use one of my pictures from my many trips to Oahu. Guess what one they asked for.....The Kona Brewing Company of all things! Pretty funny. I told them they could use it for their website. I guess I should upload more photos to Flickr. I wonder if I could get more pictures out there? I did see some great

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I was up early this morning to watch the sun come up. We face west so the sun is behind the building, but it was a nice start to the day. It is great to be back after 3 months.

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It has been a crazy couple of weeks to say the least. I am exhausted and can't wait to curl up and sleep tonight. I did get to the Utah Arts Festival this last weekend and was it ever a great time. Mom and I went both Friday and Sunday night. I could not believe the sheer numbers of bodies at the festival, even late Sunday night. Here are a couple of pictures of the festival...I have also

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I got this forward from my husband and my sister in law. It is pretty funny, so I thought I should share.Due to the climate of political correctness now pervading America,Kentuckians, Tennesseans and West Virginians will no longer be referredto as "HILLBILLIES."You must now refer to them as APPALACHIAN-AMERICANS.And furthermore HOW TO SPEAK ABOUT WOMEN AND BE POLITICALLY CORRECT:1. She is not a

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This last week I have been more contemplative in my thoughts and actions. I have been questioning how I spend my time, and how I would like to spend my time in the future. I am feeling I am ready for one of those “changes” again, a shedding of the skin so to speak. It could just be the time of year, the summer warmth and late nights, or maybe it is the smells in the summer air reminding me of

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A few days ago I went to my local Smith’s Marketplace (a local version of a Super Target) to do some shopping. Upon entering the same doors I have entered for the last 4 years, I found the place torn apart. Yet another store in Salt Lake getting a face lift. You can’t go anywhere these days without being in the middle of a construction site. As I walked through the glass doors, I found myself

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For my birthday, my mom made me a beautiful quilt. I absolutely loved all the bright colors she put in it. It gave me the motivation to make some changes in my living room. This last week, I decided to paint my living room yet again. It was tough doing it by myself, but I managed to cover up the brown and add some new life to the room in 2 days:It also gave me an excuse to frame some prints

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I purchased these shorts to go to Australia in March, and well.....I guess that would make them another victim of my changes. Off to the goodwill pile they go! See ya!!!!

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As I get older, I find my eyes becoming more hazel, and some days they are very green. I was on the couch and snapped this picture. The green in my eyes really stood out. I think the camera picked up some of the blue in the pillow which made them seem so green, but I thought it was interesting. No, I did not muck with the picture. All the other colors are true (sweatshirt, pillows, couch,

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It's baaack!! About 3 weeks ago an old familiar enemy came pounding back into my foot and into my life. One day while running my right foot started aching, like a tooth ache but in your foot. I had to stop and stretch, but the pain didn't go away. I knew what this was having been crippled by it 2 years ago; damn Plantar Fasciitis. Podiatrists call it the "flip flop disease," but I call it a

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For the last week, I have been watching the HBO miniseries, John Adams, on DVD. I have to say it is excellent. I am a history geek, and love to read and study history not so much because of the history itself, but because of how it often clarifies things that we as a society and government are dealing with today. We tend to believe that our struggles as a country are new to us, our trials as a

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Last night while doing my normal "get ready for bed" routine that I have done for the better part of my life, I veered off my deeply ingrained habit and styled my hair in such a way that immediately knocked at least 10 years off my age if not more. I have found the fountain of youth my female friends:Now you can have it too! I am making this one time offer to you for only $19.95!! I will send

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I just read a fabulous quote by the second president of these United States and thought I should share:"Facts are stubborn things. Whatever our wishes, our inclination, or the dictum's of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence." - John Adams

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It was a beautiful day. I packed my backpack with some water and my camera and headed for the hills above the valley. Seven miles later, with an ache in my foot, a soaked through shirt, and a growling tummy, I came to ask myself a strange yet simple question, "How happy am I?" The answer came as a shock: "I think this is the happiest I have ever been."Here I am alone, living without that man

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I read this on Yahoo News and just loved it. This is a pregnant, male, sea dragon in the Georgia Aquarium. The eggs are pretty easy to see at the end of his tail. Aren't these little creatures fascinating? I recently saw a documentary on Sea Horses, which are a cousin to the Sea Dragon. The male and female mate for life, and are just so adorable and delicate. They attach themselves to

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Firemen are hot!!!On the block where I live is a Firehouse. There are times when I walk or drive by I catch the firemen out washing their firetruck. I do sometimes find myself staring; not drooling, just staring. Cute butts abound, as well as rather muscular physiques. They always turn and wave hello to me, and I, like a giddy school girl, wave hello back.Yesterday while I was at the grocery

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The last month I have been posting pictures and talking about my weight loss. As I look back on my posts, I realize that these posts may come across as maybe something other than what was intended. Pictures of me in long lost jeans, a new pair of "thin" pants, and pants held up with a belt could make it appear that I am obsessed with my weight and my weight loss. I want to say here and now

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I have been searching for a bikini for a few months now. I am going to Hawaii in a few weeks, and I really want to feel comfortable wearing a nice bikini on the beach. The problem is that I need support in the upstairs department. I am a 34 D, which does not always make for easy bikini shopping. I have tried Large bikini's only to find the bottoms are too big and the tops still don't hold in

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As I have written in the past, a child may be in my future in one way or another. I have just come to the realization that Larry and I are meant to be parents. We have been talking more and more about expanding our family and sharing our love with a child. As we talk, we have turned to consider adoption as not just an option, but something we want to do. It's not that we have completely

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This is a video put together by a 15 year old girl. It shows more honesty and is more honorable than anything you will find in the news.

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When Larry was home, we went shopping for some new clothes for me. I bought these pants a size smaller than what I used to consider my normal, and well...they look pretty good. Nice for summer! I probably wouldn't have bought anything new, but Larry picked stuff out and wanted to splurge. I think I got pretty lucky in the "marriage" department. Sorry the picture is only of my center, but

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We left Saturday for my nephew's wedding in Pasadena. Larry got into Salt Lake Thursday morning, and the original plan had us leaving Friday to Ontario to visit with his parents. After a bit of rest, Larry decided to rest some more and leave on Saturday instead, but flying into LAX. We knew it would be cutting it close with the wedding at five. Our plane was due to leave at 1:50, but was

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Gather around...Here is me playing with a snail on the edge of my wheel barrel (I actually caught myself saying wheel barrow yesterday......and I'm going to be a speech therapist!!)More blooms from the Iris plantsSurprising scientific finding; a plant can give birth to a mammal. Amazing!

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Catchy title, don't you think? Actually it isn't what you think it is. I am going to a wedding this weekend and thought I would attempt to look like I don't constantly have my hands in either the dirt, paint, or urethane. A stretch I know, but I thought I would paint my fingernails.First of all, I cannot paint my nails myself to save my life. Add to that my nails are maintained to the level

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My husband sent me an email yesterday with some interesting attachments. Apparently these skirts are all the rage in Japan. Mind you, these "pantie lines" are air brushed onto skirts. Just think everyone gets to have the butt of their choice without plastic surgery, endless squats, or the female favorite....cellulite!

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I sometimes read the newspaper online just to keep myself apprised of the happenings in this state I call home. One of my favorite columnist is Robert Kirby. He shares great stories and has an amazing wit; calling it as he sees it. I love that kind of honesty (hummm, I wonder why? ;) ).In a suburban town in Salt Lake County, a firestorm of allegations went out of control when a middle school

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As I wrote a few posts back, I am having a more challenging time with some of my clothes. Today I put on some slacks I bought back in March and this is what happened:Given it feels great have to hold up my pants with a belt, but I am becoming aware that I am going to have to replace my pants soon. Another size, and a belt just won't do the job. Although I like clothes, I hate shopping (mostly

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I found this website and laughed my butt off. Gives me some great craft ideas for future holidays! The New Year's Eve ball is quite spectacular.

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Great new song by Coldplay. I love the lyrics and use of strings. Fabulous song!

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This afternoon while I was running around doing countless errands, I found myself behind a 1970s van. In the back window was a "Fear God" sticker in big black words. Down on the lower right side was a Jesus fish symbol. I found myself confused by this. I suppose I have been on this "Jesus" thing too much lately, but I am confounded as to how these two statements go together. While I was

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This morning I had read something that was of no real consequence, but let it get the best of me. I began to go down the "defensive" road, and wanted to write about a statement someone made which has no bearing on me nor my life in anyway. This particular individual touched a part of me that has been with me all my life. It is the weak spot in me. There are few things in my life that can

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Today I spent more time working in the yard. Although nothing special, I have more spring pictures to share.Zoey's chair. Yes, it is her chair now. I'm so weak.

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I recently watched September Dawn. I have to say it was pretty damn awful. The acting sucked (I actually fast forwarded through a sobbing death scene because it was so hokey), and the story line was full of such blatant propaganda I lost count of how many times I rolled my eyes. Yeah, next time you see a Mormon give a fire and brimstone sermon let me know, that would be something to see. The

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This afternoon while I was downstairs vacuuming, I found myself constantly pulling up my jeans everytime I moved. I have gone from washing my jeans in cold and hang drying (so they don't shrink) to washing them in hot and drying them on high in the hopes that they would still be wearable. Today I took the waist band and rolled it over on itself in order to get them to stay up. I had finally

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Yep that's me alright, and that would be my husband as well.

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I just got back from my run....4 miles whoooo!!!, and stopped in the yard to take some pictures of today's blooms. It has been rainy and cool today, so everything is popping slowly.The picture at the top of my blog is me playing with the aperture. It is the inside of an iris. Lovely isn't it? All that intricate beauty just to attract the right pollinator. God is in the details that's for

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Yes, you read that right. Last week while Larry was home, I asked him to help me sand and refinish our front door. It had been abused by the sun and weather the last few years and needed some TLC. I also wanted to stain it a nice brownish-red. To make a long story short, we attempted a general sanding followed by an oil based stain. The result was awful. We ended up having to sand it down

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I think I want to puke now!! These pictures were in the Deseret News. Ah Polygamy.....ain't it a beautiful thing? Now I am wondering if any of my relatives engaged in such practices when settling this place. Ignorance is bliss. I would rather not know as this point.More than anything I feel for these children. They have been brainwashed into thinking this is normal (to be married at 12 to a

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The morning of my birthday, I awoke to strong smell of roses/flowers while in between my conscious and unconscious mind. Of course, this led me to try and find out any kind of history regarding the smelling of flowers with no flowers present. Apparently, it is not uncommon to have this experience, especially after someone has died. The usual smell is that of the flowers at the funeral, or the

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As the rest of the world moves forward, so do I. At least I try. I have always been a bit of an environmentalist; had a green bent within my moral and ethical decisions. This recent mainstreaming of “being green” has only made my actions seem more relevant and has given me more options in living the life I want to live.I have always been a recycler, tried to be aware of my consumption, buy

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Yesterday I celebrated my birthday. It was a calm, relaxing day at home with my favorites. I had originally planned on trying something new and adventurous (my usual birthday request) like a balloon ride in Park City or hang gliding at the point of the mountain, but the weather was uncooperative to any outdoor joy rides. It has been a rainy week here in Salt Lake. Knowing the hot summer ahead

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Last night I saw The Cure in concert. It was amazing and crazy loud. I think my head is still ringing this morning. I had a blast, and although The Cure is not his favorite band, Larry enjoyed himself as well.I had purchased tickets to see The Cure last August for an October performance, but they rescheduled the concert for yesterday. It was not a great move in my opinion. They were nearly

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Spring Blooms.....Birthday Flowers from Hawaii....

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