My First One!

For our 5th wedding anniversary, Hubs got me one of those Topsy-Turvy planter things (as seen on TV!).

Ta-da! My first tomato!

Stay tuned for further developments . . .

The Zen of Painting

I never really painted much. I think I did the inside of my apartment one time, but it didn't really strike me then how mentally relaxing it can be.

Right now hubs and I are painting the exterior of my stepdaughter & her husbands' house (they work all day and since our biz is slow, we have the time, so why not?). We paint in the mornings, before the sun hits the yardarm and blazes down on us in all its southern California intensity.

Right now I'm doing the priming of some new wood siding. Coverage is key. I feel kinda like Tom Sawyer, white-washing that fence--except I don't want to give up my brush to anyone!

I find my mind wandering at will, replaying the conversations I had on my morning Starbuck's run, remembering my Dad's 80th birthday party for which I flew to Ohio last week, pondering things other bloggers have mentioned and the comments made . . . how often do we get the chance to just mentally BE? Even though life is moving at a slower pace right now, it was a huge relief to not be thinking four steps ahead on things I need to get done, deadlines I should meet, etc.etc.etc. It was like my mind was taking a big deep cleansing breath and exhaling contentedly.

Who knew painting could feel so good?!

Things That Make Ya Go "Hmmmmm . . ."

When I read other blogs, I try to get into the spirit of the post. I try to comment accordingly. I'm not out to make people feel bad or to make fun of them or whatever. I'm just trying to be a part of it all.

A few bloggers have been deleting my comments lately and I really don't know why. If I've offended, I apologize. If I've horned in where I'm not wanted--again, sorry.

I'll still check in and read these blogs, but I'll refrain from commenting.

I guess I just don't get it. H'mmmmmmmmm . . .

Fun!

Ever been miniature golfing--in blacklight?!

Way awesome! We went a few weeks ago for a birthday. It took me right back to the late 60's & early 70's, when blacklights were really popular and everybody had one in their bedroom to highlight those posters with the black velvet on them; remember those?! (if not, even tho' you're younger than me, you missed some *ahem* high times!)

The trick of blacklight golfing is, you can't tell where the darn floor is and the putter keeps hitting the carpet before it hits the ball, d'oh! I did manage to make a hole-in-one, tho--yay me!

Now if I could just do that on a REAL golf course . . .

Yeah, Baby!!!!!!

Did NOT have to report at ALL for jury service this week!!!!!!!

Excuse me while I do the "No Jury Time Dance" !!!!

Shall We Start The Bidding At . . .

C'mon--you KNOW you always wanted your own stadium . . .

Any Opinion?

I have jury duty this week. So far I haven't had to report, so that means two days down, three to go. I've felt like a kid out of school both days!

People are divided when it comes to jury duty. A lot of people just dread it, like going to the dentist. Others find it immensely interesting and don't mind it at all. Personally, I find the thought of passing official judgement on somebody intimidating. What I say will affect lives, possibly in a huge way. What if I'm wrong? I was summoned once before but wasn't chosen.

How do you feel? Aside from the inconvenience, missing work or school, and having to sit around all day, how do you feel about performing jury service? Has anyone sat in a jury on an interesting case?