tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35581922011-08-16T06:38:07.595-04:00Theeze are grumbleeze from a forever-youngish old brawd! sherlenoreply@blogger.comBlogger6611100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-80577981975506038032009-10-15T09:11:00.003-04:002009-10-15T09:18:13.636-04:00

Yes Sherle,There is Life After Frank

sherlenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-87872933659209157352009-02-14T22:32:00.001-05:002009-02-14T22:32:58.152-05:00

...are necessary sometimes. This blog, Grumbleeze, was all about me, sherle, a married lady. Then the husband died. Life changed more than i ever would have believed.Before, we were us... we were we..... we were frank'nsherle...... we were a team. We were joined at the hip!I was the old-fashioned girl... went from my mother's house to make a home with my husband. Now, for the past three plus

sherlenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-39466235305195667922007-06-15T10:57:00.000-04:002007-06-15T11:03:05.426-04:00

salli is here.My horoscope for today:Quickie:Your creativity will allow you to have fun and get out of anunpleasant assignment.Overview:If you were in charge of everything, traffic would be clear, you'd never spill coffee on your good wool pants and that annoying clerk at the local cafe would ... Oh, let's face it, it would be too much work. Let it go.

sherlenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-81506658219266176912007-05-21T10:37:00.000-04:002007-05-21T10:59:43.147-04:00

This week's questions; all about birthdays!Happy Birthday Natalie!!! (Natalie/Otto's birthday is tomorrow.)1. Name one thing you received as a gift on your last birthday. Love! It may be a phone call, a visit, a card, or some other token of acknowledgment... but bottom line, the message is 'I'm glad you were born.'2. What would be the "perfect" birthday gift? Okay, call me sappy but my answer is

sherlenoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-71733975305463552602007-05-16T09:26:00.000-04:002008-12-09T01:11:08.398-05:00

Golly it's hard to believe... only fifty years ago today I finally gave birth to you! In my young mind you were coming late. Your big sister, Windy, was born eleven months prior to your birthday and she was two weeks early! I was hoping for the same with you... and here you were... finally..... a whole day later than Dr. Stander predicted you would arrive!

sherlenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-22341601349130649642007-05-14T10:19:00.000-04:002007-05-14T10:38:20.291-04:00

Heard from some and enjoyed visits with others... all in all none of my beautiful six daughters missed it! I will be visiting my mom today (she didn't want me to stop by on Sunday). Don't ask - she's 91 and deserves to do it any way she wants to!Now here's my Monday Madness. Natalie (OttO), you outdid yourself this time. The questions concern something I'm a bit opinionated about, so here are my

sherlenoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-45786432004780942262007-05-12T14:49:00.000-04:002007-05-12T14:55:54.834-04:00

...the best reason to TIVO Letterman! Today I played two nights of David Letterman Latenight while folding laundry and other mundane tasks around the house - without zapping through the commercials. I would guesstimate that at least a half hour of each hour is commercials. If I tried watching it real time I'd probably fall asleep during the first set of commercials.Hey kids! Go visit Foggybloggy

sherlenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-62921073503695444162007-05-11T17:16:00.000-04:002008-12-09T01:11:08.625-05:00

Happy Birthday Susie!!!Sending you lots of hugs & even more love!

sherlenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-77777225000532216012007-05-05T14:21:00.000-04:002007-05-05T14:51:04.696-04:00

Have a good one! Today a friend told me it doesn't matter so much who reads her blog... it's therapeutic. Know what? That's the way I used to be... and now it's not so much fun. Why? I think I started writing to get other bloggers to come and leave comments.No more! It's back to basics for this lady. Some days may be different than the old days BFD (Before Frank Died) - but they are days

sherlenoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-23168895313234518662007-05-01T13:56:00.000-04:002007-05-01T13:57:39.152-04:00

1. Currently, what television commercial is your least favorite? 'Head on!!!'2. And which commercial is your most favorite? hmmm - do you mean the least obnoxious? I guess I usually don't watch the commercials actually.3. Of the sitcoms that are on during "prime time" how many do you watch on a regular basis? Please share. The only one i set my DVR for is - 'Til Death' and 'Ugly Betty'. A real

sherlenoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-15997588565827546112007-04-19T23:14:00.000-04:002007-04-19T23:19:48.611-04:00

This morning's quote - "The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it."-- Chinese proverb

sherlenoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-58179978158431953532007-04-13T09:01:00.000-04:002007-04-13T09:09:34.743-04:00

..was this quote: "If the automobile had followed the same development as the computer, a Rolls-Royce would today cost $100, get a million miles per gallon, and explode once a year killing everyone inside."-- Robert CringelyTrue, so true! I have a new car. It cost more than we originally paid for the house I still live in.

sherlenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-50838662133998846322007-04-10T23:37:00.000-04:002008-12-09T01:11:08.831-05:00

I redecorated a big wreath last week and caught Miss Kitty trying to help me by moving the greenery out of the dining room into the ... bathroom???? Honest! She even moved up to the middle of this thing and nudged it forward to her destination! Gotta love her. Here's Monday Madness:1. Where did you go on your last vacation? Hawaii & San Diego2. Would you go there again? Why or why not? Yes!

sherlenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-61922813921914215132007-03-02T12:46:00.000-05:002007-03-02T12:52:51.798-05:00

Sharba has new pix at Sharba's Pix! She also posted on her blog! Hmmm! Why can't Jan get on her old version? (Jan, contact me! I sent you an email about that.) OttO posted a new one about a month ago & somehow I missed that until this morning... duh! me! If you've not seen it yet, she has a great night shot of workers replacing a power pole after an icey motor mishap (not hers)... check it out!

sherlenoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-938173002136439292007-03-02T10:29:00.000-05:002008-12-09T01:11:08.980-05:00

...it's a lifestyle change; first time since the biggy when the husband left his earthly body. Here's the plan:Count calories - only thing that ever worked for me. Found a great place on line that does it all for you. It's called My Calorie Counter and my blog & journal is here. It keeps track of calories (input and output) and charts your progress! You don't have to show all that info but it

sherlenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-88914057410991586062007-02-22T13:07:00.001-05:002007-02-22T13:28:24.652-05:00

Omigosh! I'm an addict! For all my complaints about the Anna Nicole publicity I just realized the truth! My favorite news station is covering the court proceedings almost constantly. Today I sorted laundry... three loads and I want to get it all done today. I just realized the addiction when it was time to take a load out of the washer... I actually considered Tivo-ing the trial so I wouldn't

sherlenoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-39312617989249260482007-02-21T22:17:00.000-05:002008-12-09T01:11:09.239-05:00

Today Martha Stewart showed her viewers how to force springtime blooms indoors. A couple of weeks ago my neighbor gave me some freshly cut branches from an apple tree! Today those branches are in full bloom. I just took this close-up of one of those apple blossoms this morning. How do you do it? Cut the branches, put them in a vase of fresh water and be patient. Of course Martha had a more

sherlenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-64018902301540315712007-02-12T21:52:00.000-05:002008-12-09T01:11:09.255-05:00

It's time for Monday Madness again and OttO says 'Thank you all for playing Monday Madness. With Valentine's Day coming up this week, I thought I'd use questions offered by one of our very faithful MM players, rach. Thank you, Rach! Look for YOUR questions to be used in the future! Have a great week, everyone! =)'1. How do you celebrate Valentine's Day? When my family were children, I usually

sherlenoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-4901832264222180702007-02-05T22:52:00.000-05:002008-12-09T01:11:09.410-05:00

How about a bit of Madness with Monday Madness!OttO says, 'Thanks to all of you who suggested questions. If I haven't been to your site yet to grab them, I will be there soon! This week's questions come from karen. Great questions, Karen! =)'1. What is your favorite main course to prepare? For me it depends on the season, the weather and what sort of mood I might be in at the time but when in

sherlenoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-19217727868469327472007-01-29T11:42:00.000-05:002007-01-29T11:46:52.541-05:00

OttO's Monday Madness this week:This week's questions come from one of our very FAITHFULparticipants (and she happens to be my mother), sherle. Thanks,Mom! =)1. Do you make New Year's resolutions? If so, what is your mostimportant one? Yes, sort of... This year I've vowed to use the phone lots more often!!! After all, friends and family are only a few numbers away. I think I don't use the phone

sherlenoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-36093079473942972007-01-26T16:03:00.000-05:002008-12-09T01:11:09.570-05:00

...I answered the questions a few days ago but for some reason they remained on my computer until now. I was one of the people complaining about missing it so here are my answers to this week's Monday Madness:Otto is back and she says, 'I hope everyone's new year is going well. I had planned on getting back to Monday Madness on New Year's Day, but obviously I haven't been posting. I apologize and

sherlenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-25912497052193654922007-01-10T23:06:00.001-05:002008-12-09T01:11:10.066-05:00

A casual look at my slippers one morning... and what is it? Miss Kitty has a toy mouse that she absolutely loves!!! Was I EVER glad it wasn't a real mouse.A couple of days later she actually caught a real one!!! What can I say, I live out in the country and field mice love to move on up to 'house' mice. Yup, the little twerp is only five+ months old and already the mouser of the house!She is a

sherlenoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-25911365680215270862006-12-25T11:02:00.000-05:002008-12-09T01:11:10.215-05:00

Last year I did not feed the birds in my backyard. Fortunately my neighbors had just built their new home next door and Jack feeds the birds faithfully. I think I was overwhelmed with my new position in life... and afraid to use the deck stairs in wintery snowy conditions. Earlier this year, when I was down with the 'creeeping crud' - I even considered giving all my bird seed to Jack!Well Friday

sherlenoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1166933811650925322006-12-23T23:32:00.000-05:002008-12-09T01:11:10.467-05:00

Wasn't getting my photos uploaded. Wasn't sure if it was the new Blogger or the new Microsoft IE7 browser... I'm not too happy with the new browser... it takes up a whole extra tool bar space at top! Not gonna download it on my other computer.Well I just upgraded to the new Blogger and now I can share my photos of the Salvation Army kettle workers on the island of Molokai. I just absolutely love

sherlenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1166030988174612922006-12-13T12:19:00.000-05:002006-12-13T12:35:28.963-05:00

Susan caught this dramatic shot on our mule ride voyage on the island of Molokai. That's Jan to left in foreground and me just in front of one of our guides. She must have actually stopped her mule to take this picture because I took - like - zillions of shots but none this good. It is not what you would call a really smooth ride. Suffered no aches, bumps or bruises though, so does that mean I'm

sherlenoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1165880000844114922006-12-11T20:41:00.000-05:002006-12-11T20:54:08.420-05:00

..and couldn't find an easy way to answer any of them. Here is the MM challenge this week:Monday Madness: OttO says....This week's questions come from our good friend, and faithful participant, gabrielle. Thanks so much for your questions, Gabrielle!! And everyone, thank you for playing and have a wonderful week! (I may be taking Christmas Day off, which is in 2 weeks, so if you don't see

sherlenoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1165551605547541612006-12-08T21:56:00.000-05:002006-12-08T22:03:05.316-05:00

Last night I watched a sappy Lifetime movie called Recipe for a Perfect Christmas. I think I saw it before but this time when it was over I cried. I'm sure that didn't happen the first time.BTW - for those who were wondering, I'm beginning to feel a bit better.

sherlenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1165291985557909272006-12-04T23:13:00.000-05:002006-12-04T23:24:44.423-05:00

Natalie says....I'm running out of ideas for MM challenges, folks! If you have any suggestions for me, please feel free to email me. Thank you, and thank you for your loyal and friendly participation in my meme! =)1. I wish people would just ...I really don't care what other people do as long as they are not harmful to the rest of us.2. My biggest pet peeve where other drivers are concerned, is

sherlenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1163616754567121532006-11-15T13:41:00.000-05:002006-12-04T23:13:43.456-05:00

Who says the new bedroom is mine? These 'girls' spend more time there than I do!...but I'm finally getting Monday Madness done! Thank goodness for MM or I probably would hardly ever blog any more. Where does the time go?1. From ch'i:If you could only read one blog every day- which one blog would be on your daily list?Wow! That's a tough one cuz 3 of my daughters blog fairly often - sort of - and

sherlenoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1162830210674629932006-11-06T11:16:00.000-05:002006-11-06T11:41:19.500-05:00

..but here's a bit of Monday Madness. OttO said:Using the letters in your name (first, last, both, whatever), describe your life!Okay girl, I'm gonna use my pseudonym:SimpleHappyEnergeticReasonableLimberEntertainingSometimes SappyOptimisticLazyArtistic CompleteEmpatheticThis is a partial description of me... As Popeye the Sailor said, "I yam what I yam and that's all what I yam!!! This is my life

sherlenoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1162441400517059492006-11-01T23:23:00.000-05:002006-11-01T23:24:14.776-05:00

One place to read about it is at Yahoo...The Spark of Yahoo!First time I heard about it was last year but it actually started several years ago. Saving the article here; thinking about trying it. Six pages a day? Actually that sounds like a lot! What do you think? Why not give it a try!

sherlenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1162330537617186442006-10-31T16:16:00.000-05:002006-11-01T23:25:17.390-05:00

Happy Halloween!!!So it really wasn't Mozilla. I think it was just because of how I copied and pasted my entry yesterday. I do have something that looks a bit funkier than it did with Explorer but overall I've decided to abandon Explorer because I was duped into downloading Explorer 7 for Yahoo! Didn't realize what I was doing and I can't find it to get rid of it so now I'll be using Mozilla all

sherlenoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1162215373851919722006-10-30T08:31:00.000-05:002006-10-30T08:44:46.966-05:00

I'll be back later with some cute kitty pictures. Got a busy day ahead of me cuz I was able to move into my bedroom this weekend. Thanks to Dave for finishing up that room! Thanks to Emilio and Dave for risking hernias to move that big heavy furniture into the room! I'll be back to fix this too! Was using Mozilla instead of Explorer and haven't the foggiest idea what happened! This week's

sherlenoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1161609048953235652006-10-23T08:55:00.000-04:002006-10-23T09:20:21.026-04:00

Natalie, your family sure knows how to put on a great party! Good food, good company, fun music and I even danced half of the night away!!! I haven't had so much fun in literally years!For Monday Madness... Otto says - 'This week, 5 more questions from our fellow participants! Thank you all for playing, AND for offering suggestions. Have a fabulous week! =)'1. From: cassie:Dramas or comedies?Even

sherlenoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1161564624724989342006-10-22T20:48:00.000-04:002006-10-22T20:51:18.596-04:00

I'm actually watching the Tiger/Cardinals game on Desperate Housewives night! Not to worry... I'm gonna watch the naughty ladies; but gonna check on the Tigers now and again! Tigers just got their first run while I started this post! Yay!!!!!! Go Tigers!

sherlenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1161367534144588852006-10-20T13:55:00.000-04:002006-10-20T14:55:44.416-04:00

How many ways can I say Blogger is p***ing me off!?!!!?? I've been trying to replace the photo in my Blogger profile... and keep getting the message that the photo must be 50kb... so I went back and made it smaller in PhotoShop Elements 2... This photo is now downsized to 38.5kb and 500px in size!!!...and yet Blogger refuses to let me use it on my profile!!! What does blogger do? - convert to a

sherlenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1160970303606576482006-10-15T23:38:00.000-04:002006-10-15T23:50:25.500-04:00

This week's challenge comes from trista. Thank you, Trista! Have fun with this one, and let's make it our goal to MAKE more time for ourselves to have fun! Thanks to all of you for playing! =)1. Name 10 things you would do if you had more time.Blog every day.Visit all of my kids more often.Spend more time with my siblings.Update my salascove.com domain.Play with my oil & watercolor

sherlenoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1160941846311548732006-10-15T15:50:00.000-04:002006-10-15T16:16:12.996-04:00

Heard it on the tv news... here it is on Yahoo! News. Actually the latest news says it's downgraded to a 6.3. Okay, talk to me!!! Should I be worried? Jan, you've experienced earthquakes... how will this affect a donkey ride in Molokai for instance? Should we do something else instead? For some reason a donkey ride along the side of a cliff does not worry me... but earthquakes do!Googled this map

sherlenoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1160863668277519492006-10-14T18:08:00.000-04:002006-10-14T18:14:06.210-04:00

They are both painted and carpeted. Yes... that is pink, isn't it? I absolutely love the colors already! So what's the hold up? It's my job to stain the trim so Windy's hubby can install it. It's my job to paint the radiator covers (pink of course) and I can put them back... I'm the one who took them off. Really shouldn't put furniture in the rooms until that finish work is done because the

sherlenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1160778824949905842006-10-13T18:30:00.000-04:002006-10-13T18:35:44.600-04:00

Wow! That sounded harsh! Didn't mean it to sound that way... and as I look at the big beautiful empty rooms I'm thinking I could use an extra brain too! I'm thinking how nice it would be for the yellow room to be the living room instead of activity room. Seems my current living room is more of a Great Room - sort of surrounding the kitchen and including the dining area.... perhaps better suited

sherlenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1160767447563257572006-10-13T15:21:00.000-04:002006-10-13T15:32:15.350-04:00

I'm not! Maybe I should be. Today I had my carpet installed in two rooms. My furniture is in the rest of my house. I guess now all I need is a set of muscles to move it.Have a nice weekend. ;-)

sherlenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1160411023259037122006-10-09T12:13:00.000-04:002006-10-09T12:34:28.503-04:00

..and in a safe place. Thank you Sharba & Kevvy for making the big trip over here just to get it out of the water!OttO had her rummage sale finally this weekend! Was able to get over there Sunday to help out. Not so sure she really needed me but we had a great visit! I think she did pretty well... getting rid of some big items and gaining space in the building where she had it all stored! I even

sherlenoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1160148933411929752006-10-06T11:23:00.000-04:002006-10-06T11:37:56.560-04:00

..I'm guessing this topic grows old if you're not the kitty-'mommy' so I promise to slow it down after today.Been feeling so guilty keeping her segregated and there's still a whole week to go so I gave her this toy. It's just a weighted base with a fuzzy ball at the end of the wire spring but she entertains herself literally for hours!!! She started playing before Survivor came on and was still

sherlenoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1160004777778696032006-10-04T19:07:00.000-04:002006-10-04T19:32:57.816-04:00

AmyLou loves to watch her... she watches right back!I need another cat around the house like I need a hole in my head. (You don't suppose I have a hole somewhere inside my head???) You knew I was gonna keep her, didn't you? I think she and Amy will get along just fine. Not so sure about some of the others - especially Goober - but we'll see. The tough part is keeping her away from the others for

sherlenoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1159932395654228532006-10-03T23:15:00.000-04:002006-10-03T23:26:35.716-04:00

..Today I took the kitten to the veterinarian. Amazingly, she showed no worms - really not normal in kittens that get dropped off or abandoned. She is being treated for ear mites and fleas... passed the feline leukemia blood test... and is being given an antiobiotic 'just in case.' She's already an expensive little critter! I took more photos but haven't put them on my computer yet. Maybe

sherlenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1159760700329252742006-10-01T23:43:00.000-04:002006-10-01T23:45:00.366-04:00

Monday Madness!!!1. From amanda f: What do you do when somebody complements you?a. Smile and say Thanksb. Ignore it and change the subjectc. Complement them backd. Turn red in embarrasment at the attention and look around to see other people’s reactione. Take it as your due! I smile and say thanks!2. From shelly: What color are your eyes? brown3. From kia: What do you like most about yourself?

sherlenoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1159722724969602542006-10-01T13:05:00.000-04:002006-10-01T14:13:59.923-04:00

This morning I saw a rather scraggly & pitiful cat run across the back yard. I'm thinking it could be the mother of the little squeaker I rescued yesterday. When I rescued EllieMae a few years back, she had come to me for food & drink... then when I brought her & the kittens into the garage, she hid one, the calico who we later named AmyLou Mae. Do you suppose this latest little calico was moved

sherlenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1159648509861599862006-09-30T16:18:00.000-04:002006-09-30T16:37:46.476-04:00

..and when I approached my front door to go outside to get my newspaper today, I found this forlorn little kitten huddled, shivering, against the door.Look at that adorable innocent little face!I vowed not to even touch her - yes, her!!! - calico cats are always female. I have four cats... and that is perhaps too many, but I will not take in more. They are 'indoor' cats and have all the shots and

sherlenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1159543244082231462006-09-29T11:14:00.000-04:002006-09-29T13:40:17.816-04:00

Chose Friday for the weekly Fosamax dosage because it seemed easy to remember. After taking it you have to wait at least 30 minutes before drinking coffee or having breakfast... which would be okay if I got up earlier. You see, I take a couple of meds that must be taken 'with food' so I make it part of the morning routine in order to not forget! Sleeping 'til 9:00am extends that whole morning

sherlenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1159500183794273672006-09-28T23:10:00.000-04:002006-09-28T23:23:03.826-04:00

is sort of fun... paying for it? not so much! Paint stirrers show the color of the two rooms needing flooring.Wednesday I brought home samples... I think I've narrowed it down... hallway/foyer areas will be easy care vinyl - a good heavy duty grade - shown on the right. This color shows pretty true on my computer - and goes well with the existing ceramic tile in the dining and kitchen areas. The

sherlenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1159219635949515382006-09-25T17:09:00.000-04:002006-09-25T17:34:20.010-04:00

Tell me... is this creature a cormorant? My sister Gerry and I saw it when we were in Ludington last week. At first we thought it might be a heron but then I remembered reading that cormorants are sort of a dark bird, shaped similarly to a heron... and somehow this bird wasn't quite as pretty as the blue heron I've seen in past years.I've read cormorants have a voracious appetite and are a threat

sherlenoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1159156758597036292006-09-24T23:51:00.000-04:002006-09-24T23:59:18.646-04:00

I was just catching up on blogs and Shirl took a photo last week that is pretty similar to this one I took last week. Not to disappoint, in case you stop by Shirl, here it is!Discovering this lonely red leaf was sort of like spotting the first robin in spring...Soon my maple tree will be gold & red all over... then the raking - ah the raking - hope weather stays warm enough to get it all done

sherlenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1159106311627549872006-09-24T09:39:00.000-04:002006-09-24T10:03:46.400-04:00

and I want to thank Natalie for the special wishes!I understand. Why do I share this picture of my freshly painted garage? It's an example of the words expressed by Dietrich Bonhoeffer, which Natalie shared in her blog today.As many know, this summer, for me, has been one of renewal and completion. This garage is an example. Until a couple of weeks ago, it was red with a black, leaky roof and a

sherlenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1158616936769488802006-09-18T17:58:00.000-04:002006-09-18T18:02:16.786-04:00

..the less I do! Well anyway, I may not be blogging much but there's always time for Monday Madness!1. How do you eat an oreo cookie? (from tricia) Call me boring but I eat an Oreo the same way I eat any other cookie - I just bite into the whole thing and chew!2. How long does it take you to eat lunch? Never timed myself but doesn't take long to eat when you have nobody to talk with during the

sherlenoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1157998607059510972006-09-11T14:03:00.000-04:002006-09-11T14:16:47.170-04:00

Here's a bit of Monday Madness:1. How long have you been blogging? on Blogger - since June 2002. Prior to that I had a few websites that were hosted free. I used those websites like blogs although I referred to them as 'web diaries.' My first was actually on MSN where I had a website called 'Salas Family Central' and kept it private just between family members. Gosh I don't remember when that was

sherlenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1157892098437818302006-09-10T08:30:00.000-04:002006-09-10T08:41:38.453-04:00

...and watch a movie. Last night I watched The Mermaid Chair on the Lifetime channel, starring Kim Basinger. It was great - kept me mesmerized. (I didn't even fall asleep in my chair.) They are showing it again tonight if you're interested - 8:00 pm - Lifetime!Yesterday Foggy & I went over to the annual arts & crafts show at Leaman's Green Applebarn. Unfortunately we got there when they were

sherlenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1157771117879744842006-09-08T22:35:00.000-04:002006-09-08T23:05:17.966-04:00

...maybe, but would I like it? Here's a pic of the paint job. As you can see there's room for lots of landscaping up close to the house! Yup! I've moved a few things & demolished the jumangi junipers! Thanks Emilio!Actually, the north & east sides of the house aren't painted yet, but the deck is done. Had the garage reroofed yesterday - yup! They got the whole thing done in one day and that

sherlenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1157513463361242582006-09-05T23:29:00.000-04:002006-09-05T23:31:03.376-04:00

...something to think about:"You don't get to choose how you're going to die. Or when. You can only decide how you're going to live -- now." -- Joan Baez, Musician

sherlenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1157376899700490292006-09-04T09:27:00.000-04:002006-09-04T11:22:55.553-04:00

Got my bedroom & activity room - & hallway - painted! Thank you SHARBA!!!! The week before Sharba & OttO primed it all! Thanks girls!Yesterday we celebrated my mom's 91st birthday. Enjoyed a few hours visiting with some of my siblings at my brother's house. His son & daughter-in-law were visiting and it was a delight seeing & visiting with them also. My mom looks younger than she did last year.

sherlenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1157055054168407952006-08-31T15:59:00.000-04:002006-08-31T16:14:29.103-04:00

...and so I distracted myself today and instead of painting I cleaned out all the kitty litter boxes and started them all over again with fresh litter... and did some other cleaning too! Taking a break right now but just needed to sit for a bit.I think my remaining four fuzzy ones realize this is a new phase in their furry little lives. Ellie Mae knows she can move about the house without fear

sherlenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1157034387289537952006-08-31T09:58:00.000-04:002006-08-31T10:26:27.440-04:00

Last night I slept all night long... a first time in a really long time... and awoke refreshed. There was no kitty cajoling me for attention... no smell of urine nearby. I walked through the house and found no smell of kitty urine anywhere. I knew this was a morning in which I did not have to clean a floor to remove odors.There are four cats in my house. They are my companions. They require no

sherlenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1156995511717586122006-08-30T23:35:00.000-04:002006-08-30T23:43:11.196-04:00

I just finished watching Rennaisance Man, starring Danny DeVito on the Hallmark Channel. I'm so glad I did - even though I'd seen it years ago - because it made my day end with a smile. Bubba died today. I think the rest of my furry little family knows.

sherlenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1156907022802718202006-08-29T22:51:00.000-04:002006-08-29T23:20:07.696-04:00

...my life changed forever when my partner of 50 years died. This past year was one of adjustment... of learning... and phasing into a whole new way of life. I do not like it; I do not dislike it. I accept it. Yesterday I wrote my thoughts in his remembrance. I titled it Anniversary. That day... that moment... when your soul left your body, I knew.We will no longer walk together along the beach..

sherlenoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1156775334167104132006-08-28T10:24:00.000-04:002006-08-28T10:28:54.213-04:00

...and actually on Monday for a change! Thanks OttO! I like these 'off the top of your head' ones!1. Do you do dishes by hand or do you use a dishwasher? My dishwasher!!! It helps me keep the kitchen looking neat - theoretically! I do wash my 'stick-free' pans by hand because the dishwasher detergent & hot water makes them look dull and I feel they need to be seasoned again after.2. How many

sherlenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1156732068300911342006-08-27T22:22:00.000-04:002006-08-27T22:32:30.090-04:00

My Furry FamilyOriginally uploaded by granni39. Today I finally spent some time playing on the internet. I created this collage of pictures with fd's Flickr Toys. If you store some of your photos at flickr, you too can play with them!!! Try it. You'll like it! I know I do.This grouping - aka mosaic - was inspired by the new kitty toy I purchased last week. Each & every one of my furry family

sherlenoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1156563319770231702006-08-25T23:29:00.000-04:002006-08-25T23:46:01.253-04:00

So I'm a bit late with Monday Madness: Otto says, 'This week's fabulous questions came in an email to me from one of our faithful participants (and my younger sister), Jan (aka Bug)! Thank you so much, Jan! =) '1. Would you shave your head for any amount of money? If yes, how much? Yes... for one million dollars or more... but only if there were no other requirements. For instance, I would insist

sherlenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1155557666068965032006-08-14T08:13:00.000-04:002006-08-14T08:14:26.086-04:00

That Shirl!!! She sure gets around! Wanna hear about something new? bizarre? just plain interesting? Stop by and read her blog! Unfortunately I've been making the rounds only about once a week lately, but do read all her entries! Anyway, I was thinking something along this same line last week when the latest airline restrictions were announced – just not quite this graphic!

sherlenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1154995320344358682006-08-07T19:56:00.000-04:002006-08-07T20:59:44.153-04:00

Just had to share this before picture. Next month there will be an after version! Of course this isn't totally 'before' because it's after I had some solar wall replaced by the vertical siding... known as 'smartboard.' A lot of other stuff has been done... like lots of repair work here & there - all necessary and all in preparation for a totally new look.Now for a bit of Monday Madness :1. Are

sherlenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1154824409072174892006-08-05T20:14:00.000-04:002006-08-05T20:33:29.083-04:00

Just got an invite to go out for an ice cream cone. Here I am in my jammies already! I guess that'll learn me, won't it? Well I really needed the shower after mowing an acre of lawn today... and hey! what's easier than putting on your jammies a bit early? Got a promise that wouldn't stop them from asking me next time.Like my Boop? She was my desk calendar for August 4... just had to add a bit of

sherlenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1154693209423896382006-08-04T08:03:00.000-04:002006-08-04T08:06:49.436-04:00

You absolutely must visit Sharba's Pix! Last time I saw her I gave her a few quicky lessons in using her digital camera. She sure is a quick learner!!! Hmmm.... maybe I'm not so shabby as a teacher either, huh?Been busy... still am.... will be back SOON. ;-) Stay cool.

sherlenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1154440692063136032006-08-01T09:31:00.000-04:002006-08-01T10:00:03.956-04:00

Thanks for helping me make my decision about colors for my house! Keeping busy... keeping cool! I don't ever remember temperatures in the high 90's in mid-Michigan in past years! No this isn't my house... but don't I wish???? It's a bit too hot to paint it right now but at least I know what's gonna be done. I'll share photos when it's done though!!! I promise. ;-)These are the colors I decided

sherlenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1154046781137174052006-07-27T20:30:00.000-04:002006-07-27T22:54:06.283-04:00

I thought this project was going to be easy. Had some work done on the house. Outside, in front some solar stuff was replaced with vertical 'smart board' that looks like cedar. More is under a set of 3 windows that were put in to replace a big old worn out bay window last fall. The entire back of the house is cedar-look vertical panel (previously stained but it will be painted same color as the

sherlenoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1153179407887254072006-07-17T19:20:00.000-04:002006-07-17T19:36:47.940-04:00

Answered these earlier but had to take my Bubba to the doctor. I thought he was just 'acting up' and was hoping he could be calmed with drugs. He's been urinating in places he shouldn't - like where the litter box was yesterday, or alongside of it.One of my daughters had suggested I take him to the vet when he first started doing this a couple of months ago (estimation is on the low side). It

sherlenoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1152540308281564452006-07-10T09:49:00.000-04:002006-07-10T10:05:08.396-04:00

...and my Bubba knows it! Look at that face. Don'tcha just gotta love it? He always blinks when I have to use the flash... darn!Yeah I know... haven't blogged in a few days. Been busy... getting ready for another phase to finishing stuff my Frank started. Moved some plants (3 little deprived rosebushes that needed a new outlook on life anyway and some perennial geraniums to fill in the voids

sherlenoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1152236019764917292006-07-06T21:33:00.000-04:002006-07-06T21:33:39.846-04:00

this article from the Midland Daily News - It's a pontoon paradise. What are they talking about? ... Sanford Lake... and it's just up the way a piece from where I live. Oh my, and can you believe - the article mentions a couple of - oh my - women - who actually were moving those boats around on the water... kind of like 'driving' them or like they are the captains of their own ships. One of them

sherlenoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1152108424322600832006-07-05T09:57:00.000-04:002006-07-05T10:09:05.743-04:00

... the squishing and squeezing... the verbal abuse..... or the frustratingly slow movement toward whereever your transportation was parked so you can finally get away from the crowds? Last night was a delightful finale to the big Fourth of July - Independence Day weekend!The local CBS television crew treated me to a festival of fireworks from not one... not two... but three cities in our area -

sherlenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1152048568738712922006-07-04T17:19:00.000-04:002006-07-04T17:53:28.400-04:00

Happy July 4!!!This morning began with my morning wake up cuppa' coffee and an inspirational quote in my email... "Listening is a high art of loving. Ask yourself, 'When was the last time Ireally listened to my child? My parent? My brother or sister?' When someone is ready to share, three magic words amplify your connection, and they are: 'Tell me more.'"-- Rev. Mary Manin Morrissey...and in a

sherlenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1151953567510438112006-07-03T14:10:00.000-04:002006-07-03T15:41:26.120-04:00

My weekend began on Friday with a trip across state to Mason County where I tended to some personal business and daughter Shar & I got in some quality time walking the pier at the City Park in Ludington. It was a beautiful relaxing and productive day... well worth the five hour round trip!This is the top of the lighthouse at the end of the pier. Visit sherle's photos for five other views of this

sherlenoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1151638335239158062006-06-29T23:17:00.000-04:002006-06-29T23:32:15.290-04:00

This creature still comes around and checks to see if he can find some bird seed even though I haven't been feeding the birds since last winter when it snowed all the time and I was afraid to fall on my rear-end and/or break my brand new knees traipsing through the snow & ice.This week I've been getting ready to start up the feeders again. My cats really enjoy watching the birds - and the

sherlenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1151517206333207242006-06-28T13:22:00.000-04:002006-06-28T13:59:49.046-04:00

...today I've learned morethrough other friends on the internet. Stu left a message yesterday, probably because Meg honored me with a place on her quilt, so I was easy to find. Meg had many more friends than those on the quilt.Today one of her friends, Daisy, shared with us an inspirational poem. Written by David Harkins, this poem serves as an inspiration to anybody who has lost a loved one:

sherlenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1151467624948921192006-06-27T23:55:00.000-04:002006-06-28T00:08:29.116-04:00

...with the departure of Meg, webmistress and teacher, of Mandarin Design.God bless and keep you, dear Meg. I will miss you and so will so many people across the blogosphere. It is strange but I feel as though you were a friend even though we never actually met in this life. Thank you, Stu Savory, for passing on this sad news. :-(

sherlenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1151378305836680652006-06-26T23:14:00.000-04:002006-06-26T23:18:25.846-04:00

...but here's a bit of Monday Madness:OttO says, 'This week's questions are all about photography! Have fun and thanks for playing!' =)1. Do you own a digital camera? yes2. What is your camera of choice? It's a Panasonic Lumix (or is that Lumix Panasonic?)3. If you're a digital camera fan, do you print your own photos, or do you send them in to be printed? If you send them in, do you have a

sherlenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1150905924296572872006-06-21T11:36:00.000-04:002006-06-23T12:35:04.376-04:00

...and we really really needed this kind of a rain.Here's a pic of my boat in her new spot (at least for this season). Took this photo Monday when I went to clean it up and then cover it. Got there kind of late... shopped first..... and weather was hot! Ended up not doing the cleaning but I DID put up the cover - sort of - my version of covering it anyway.Look at that dock. Doesn't it look like a

sherlenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1150731841209728712006-06-19T11:38:00.000-04:002006-06-19T11:44:01.223-04:00

...just wanted to tell you where to find my newest photos! I just posted my favorite photos for May, which I'd already chosen in May.... and then posted the June favorites while I was on a roll. Come on! Share yours with us too! I know you take lots of pics with your digital camera! Choose your favorite five... post them to your blog or wherever you can on the net... then go to Favorite Five

sherlenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1150724223643370422006-06-19T09:25:00.000-04:002006-06-19T09:37:03.673-04:00

Here I am - two days in a row!!! I didn't tell you we got my boat in the water Friday. What a relief! Thank you Sharba and Kevvy!!! Whatta team! Now I need to get over there and clean it up. It's always more fun to clean a boat after it's in the water... and wow!... it sure gets dirty just sitting in the yard covered up all winter.Last night I spent some time choosing photos for my Favorite 5

sherlenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1150657460509515202006-06-18T14:16:00.000-04:002006-06-18T16:00:56.620-04:00

...from a whole new perspective this year. I am alone today; the father of my children has returned to ashes. One year ago he was posing for me on the boat, mimicking the photo I took of him posing in another silly mood more than fifty years ago! Somewhere in the middle of those fifty years, he photographed that picture of the family we created together.It all seems like a hundred years ago....

sherlenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1150131615775653902006-06-12T12:54:00.000-04:002006-06-12T13:00:15.790-04:00

...I blog twice in the same day! Go figure. Was just visiting Shirl's blog and had to take the quiz. Didn't like results of the one with the 'affected' screenname version of my name, so I used my real name. Okay, I'll admit it. I like this version better so I will share it.shirley ann --[adjective]:Extremely dominant'How" will you be defined in the sexual dictionary?' at QuizUniverse.com Hey, ya

sherlenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1150123281616478052006-06-12T10:16:00.000-04:002006-06-12T10:46:31.716-04:00

..to get some blogging done. I'll give you my MM answers after I blog awhile. ..but first I'll explain the frog by answering the first question: 1. I have a picture of my newest frog (see it?) on my computer desktop. Okay... this one is on my laptop and I just now changed it. Been wanting to anyway. The previous picture was my forsythia in bloom.You know, I live out in the country - sort of -

sherlenoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1149608362251134342006-06-06T11:39:00.000-04:002006-06-06T11:39:22.413-04:00

... like for instance, there's now a group of bureaucrats that want to regulate portion sizes that are served to us in restaurants... like it's the restaurants' and fast food places' fault that we are increasingly becoming an increasingly fat society!!!Well this young man found a solution. Check out The Monkey Chow Diaries. Perhaps government regulated 'People Chow' is not far behind, eh? (Sorry

sherlenoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1149529943443690342006-06-05T13:52:00.000-04:002006-06-05T13:52:23.460-04:00

Well, here goes... 3 times and out!

sherlenoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1149524993330437202006-06-05T12:05:00.000-04:002006-06-05T12:29:53.433-04:00

..probably (hopefully) when our Michigan days once again become shorter and grow colder. I will scan whatever oldest photos we were able to preserve after the flood of 1986 when the whole lower level of our home had 5 and a half feet of river in it.Yesterday I read a quicky blurb in the newspaper about Dr. Volk's boat that he shared with patients and hospital staff until around 1971. It was

sherlenoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1147701691031379592006-05-15T10:00:00.000-04:002006-05-15T10:01:31.043-04:00

...Monday Madness, May 15, 2006Fill in the blanks...1. If I could change ONE thing from this past weekend, it would be the weather... although sun DID shine part of the time.2. One of my favorite recipes includes garlic... matter of fact MOST of my favorites have garlic in the recipes.3. If things don't go as originally planned, I tend to wing it.4. My daily routine is very eclectic.5. The one

sherlenoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1147145660481868392006-05-08T23:17:00.000-04:002006-05-08T23:36:36.860-04:00

...It takes two feet to drive a 'stick-shift' vehicle. I can drive my Ranger again! Doctor Mayne says my ankles and foot are healing well. I don't need to wear the boot around the house anymore but should still wear it when I'm out and about - walking in the great outdoors. Why? the foot will continue healing for another month yet... and I need to be very careful until then.Today I drove into

sherlenoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1147091913774835382006-05-08T08:35:00.000-04:002006-05-08T08:38:33.783-04:00

Finally! I think the boot goes today. Haven't been able to drive myself anywhere for over 7 weeks now... pretty bad for somebody as impatient as I.Even though she doesn't have much time for blogging, OttO still manages to offer us a bit of Monday Madness every week. Thank you, girl!! ...and a note for her fans... the remodeling project is almost done... and it's looking GREAT!1. List three words

sherlenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1146582186500158932006-05-02T10:43:00.000-04:002006-05-02T11:05:58.283-04:00

...a very old song! I've been able to awaken by 8:00 am without an alarm clock for several years... because I don't want to 'sleep my life away.' During the last year I've actually been waking up even earlier most days - anywhere from 6:30 to 7:30 - so I really no longer worry about wasting the day sleeping. (It's a generational thing... or maybe family... or maybe both.)This morning I woke up -

sherlenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1146000644760681512006-04-25T17:26:00.000-04:002006-04-25T17:30:44.770-04:00

Hey! Did I tell you about the Walleye Festival? Here is the website. Check it out. If you can come to this event, you won't be disappointed. I promise.

sherlenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1145893095943933912006-04-24T11:16:00.001-04:002006-04-24T13:50:09.906-04:00

Not the best groomed yard in the neighborhood but it sure is pretty! Hyacinths and violets intermingle with the grass... and behind this is a bit more orderly but not much. The peonies I transplanted are growing! The white roses survived all the torture I've ever let them endure. The dianthus I planted last year came back... and there's a bit of room for a few slightly unruly annuals! You should

sherlenoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1145473533866803992006-04-19T15:03:00.000-04:002006-04-19T15:05:33.880-04:00

Springtime in mid-Michigan and this is the first in many years that my forsythia bushes bloomed just the way they always look in picture books! This one in front of the house - I just had to photograph - even though I'm still hopping around with the walker, trying to keep weight off my broken right foot. Gotta thank Patti for helping me up and down the steps and going to see the doc with me that

sherlenoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1144897197240069162006-04-12T22:30:00.000-04:002006-04-12T23:02:42.400-04:00

...and I'm not sure but I'll bet there's a nest somewhere in my yard, quite possibly in this Maple tree outside my kitchen window.Been keeping pretty busy considering I can't drive myself anywhere yet. The broken foot looks fairly normal now; will learn more about it after I see the doctor tomorrow.Went to David's school play last Friday evening. It was great! The kid is a natural. He played the

sherlenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558192.post-1144380288520104082006-04-06T23:19:00.000-04:002006-04-06T23:24:48.536-04:00

My favorite 'designing woman' - Delta Burke - is wearing a boot just like mine!!! Yes she broke her ankle and I saw her wearing the thing on 'Entertainment Tonight' today.

sherlenoreply@blogger.com4