Brynn was born this morning at 7:33 a.m.!
We are all so grateful and joyous!
I found the following verse in a greeting card quite a while ago and loved it from the moment I read it. The verse is inspired by Russian poetry.
Newborn child,
You were placed in this land
at this time for a purpose.
You bring gifts to the earth
that only you can bring.
Welcome, Brynn - to your place in the world!!!
I am now a grandmother of 6!
Monday, June 28, 2010
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Websites * June 13 - June 19
June 13, 2010 - June 19, 2010
Hassle Me - This one cracks me up, but I have to admit I love it. Talk to me in 6 months. I may change my mind. Here's the premise:
"Is there something you're always forgetting to do? Need a little accountability to keep you going to the gym? This website can help you remember things you tend to forget or just don't want to do."
If you're reading this, I think you should add reading my blog to your list of things to be hassled... er... reminded about.
Make a Snowflake - Remember when you were a little kid and right around Christmas time you would fold up pieces of paper and cut out pieces and when you unfolded it... you had a unique snowflake. Now, there's on online version.
Hassle Me - This one cracks me up, but I have to admit I love it. Talk to me in 6 months. I may change my mind. Here's the premise:
"Is there something you're always forgetting to do? Need a little accountability to keep you going to the gym? This website can help you remember things you tend to forget or just don't want to do."
If you're reading this, I think you should add reading my blog to your list of things to be hassled... er... reminded about.
Make a Snowflake - Remember when you were a little kid and right around Christmas time you would fold up pieces of paper and cut out pieces and when you unfolded it... you had a unique snowflake. Now, there's on online version.
Websites * June 13 - June 19
Hassle Me - This one cracks me up, but I have to admit I love it. Talk to me in 6 months. I may change my mind. Here's the premise:
"Is there something you're always forgetting to do? Need a little accountability to keep you going to the gym? This website can help you remember things you tend to forget or just don't want to do."
If you're reading this, I think you should add reading my blog to your list of things to be hassled... er... reminded about.
Make a Snowflake - Remember when you were a little kid and right around Christmas time you would fold up pieces of paper and cut out pieces and when you unfolded it... you had a unique snowflake. Now, there's on online version.
"Is there something you're always forgetting to do? Need a little accountability to keep you going to the gym? This website can help you remember things you tend to forget or just don't want to do."
If you're reading this, I think you should add reading my blog to your list of things to be hassled... er... reminded about.
Make a Snowflake - Remember when you were a little kid and right around Christmas time you would fold up pieces of paper and cut out pieces and when you unfolded it... you had a unique snowflake. Now, there's on online version.
Quotes * June 13 - June 19
June 13, 2010 - June 19, 2010
"When at first I learned to speak
I used all my words to fight
With him and her
And you and me
Ah, but it's just a waste of time
It's such a waste of time"
The Avett Brothers
"I and Love and You"
"When at first I learned to speak
I used all my words to fight
With him and her
And you and me
Ah, but it's just a waste of time
It's such a waste of time"
The Avett Brothers
"I and Love and You"
Saturday, June 12, 2010
The Great Earring Giveaway
I'm not sure who else thinks it's great, but I do! :)
Donna, from DH Designs bought a couple pairs of my earrings and LOVED them, so she is hosting an earring giveaway on her blog, DH Designs .
Check out Donna's blog post for details on how to win a pair of earrings from The Earring Lady shop!
Soooooooo the winner is :::: drum roll ::::
Nancy of Marcus Designs (that's a link to Nancy's design blog) who chose Turquoise Briolettes.
Congratulations, Nancy! I hope you LOVE your earrings!
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Killers
* * * * * * * W A R N I N G * * * * * * *
I was never a big fan of Katherine Heigl (Do you remember her comment about not deserving an Emmy nomination for Grey's Anatomy - because the scripts were not Emmy worthy?). I may change my mind, though.
First of all, I'm not generally a good grudge-carrier. Oh! Don't get me wrong. I've carried a grudge or two in my day - over rocks - through water - up mountains - when dropping the doggone grudge would have been SO much easier.
ANYWAY... I think I'm ready to drop my Katherine Heigl grudge. I really liked this movie and I really liked HER in this movie. I think she got this part just right!
And Ashton Kutcher? Okay.. we all know the ol' "hot" thing (Back in the olden days we would have called him a "hunk". Stop laughing!). He is without a doubt, a good looking guy, but he is also funny! REALLY funny!
I laughed! I cried! Hmmmm No... I didn't cry. But I did laugh - a lot!
In fact, I was still smiling when I left. All in all, a nice afternoon!
I'm giving it 4 GO's!
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Phil Roy & Melody Gardot
Phil Roy
How many times did Melody Gardot open for Phil Roy? Last night at the Keswick Theathre, Phil did Melody a favor (in my opinion) and became the opening act. For us, the concert was all about Phil. Melody was just an afterthought - a bonus (that sounds a little more positive).
I saw Phil Roy for the first time with Roseanne Cash at Appel Farms in New Jersey. I was an instant fan - of his songs - of his voice - of his musicianship. And after a 15 minute "chat" at intermission, I was a fan of Phil Roy as a person. He was warm, open, and kind. I felt like I'd known him for years.
We try to see him play any time he's in the area. We are after all... fans! It's also pretty common to find him milling around at World Cafe Live on a night when Amos Lee, or Mutlu or Jim Boggia are playing. He is a fan of Philly musicians. Just one more thing to love about the man.
Phil's rich, passionate voice never sounded better than it did last night at the Keswick. He played songs from several of his albums and "The Business of Love" from Mask. He's written songs that have been sung by a variety of people in a variety of genres - from Pops Staples to Guster (3 songs on one album).
I was disappointed when Phil ended his set and he hadn't played "Melt" - one of my favorites. But he came back out with Melody during her encore and the two of them sang "Melt" together. What a remarkable treat! It was an emotional moment for both of them. It seems forever ago, that Phil asked Melody to sing on one of his CD's. No one outside of Philadelphia knew her then. How things have changed!
Life seems to be good for Phil Roy at the moment. Phil has found love and is moving to New York to follow his heart. We will miss his sweet spirit.
Melody Gardot
I know that Melody Gardot is HUGE in Europe having sold over 8 million records and winning several prestigious jazz awards - but I just don't care.
We always hear about her terrible car accident when she was 19 that left her "disabled" - causing her to walk with a cane and wear dark glasses. She had her cane with her, but she danced, stood on one leg - then stood on the other - squatted - stood for an extended period of time - then picked up her cane from its holder and walked to the piano. If she can stand, dance.. blah blah blah without the cane, why does she need the cane to walk 10 steps to the piano? I don't get it. The cane and the glasses felt like an affectation.
Maybe it just "hit me wrong" at the moment. Maybe it's because I walk with a cane (that I need) and I promise you - if the day ever comes that I can get around without it, the cane will be gone - gone - gone!
ANYWAY... This was the Melody Gardot we remembered from her "rookie" days, but larger than life - more dramatic - in fact, totally over the top. I guess you could chalk it all up to musical theater, but it completely turned me off. Ms. Gardot is beautiful and incredibly talented. There just isn't any need for the excessive and relentless drama and "show". I thought it was a distraction.
I mean... really Margot Timmons is a very sexy lady - with no need to prove it continually through a concert.
Okay... okay... okay! Let me put away my soapbox!
The highlights of "an evening with Melody Gardot" were Melody's closing comments and "Melt" with Phil. She was genuine, humble, grateful. I found myself liking her for the first time all night.
There is no doubt that Ms. Gardot has earned all of the awards that she's won. But the best part of her show, for me, were her musicians. I don't know that I've ever seen any better. In fact, I don't know if "better" even exists.
Irwin Hall, obviously the master of many instruments, played alto and tenor sax (at the same time) with passion and enthusiasm. His connection to the music drew us in and when he played, the rest of the auditorium disappeared and there was only Irwin Hall.
Charles Staab - A drummer's drummer - we were mesmerized by Mr. Staab's talent and intensity.
I saw Phil Roy for the first time with Roseanne Cash at Appel Farms in New Jersey. I was an instant fan - of his songs - of his voice - of his musicianship. And after a 15 minute "chat" at intermission, I was a fan of Phil Roy as a person. He was warm, open, and kind. I felt like I'd known him for years.
We try to see him play any time he's in the area. We are after all... fans! It's also pretty common to find him milling around at World Cafe Live on a night when Amos Lee, or Mutlu or Jim Boggia are playing. He is a fan of Philly musicians. Just one more thing to love about the man.
Phil's rich, passionate voice never sounded better than it did last night at the Keswick. He played songs from several of his albums and "The Business of Love" from Mask. He's written songs that have been sung by a variety of people in a variety of genres - from Pops Staples to Guster (3 songs on one album).
I was disappointed when Phil ended his set and he hadn't played "Melt" - one of my favorites. But he came back out with Melody during her encore and the two of them sang "Melt" together. What a remarkable treat! It was an emotional moment for both of them. It seems forever ago, that Phil asked Melody to sing on one of his CD's. No one outside of Philadelphia knew her then. How things have changed!Life seems to be good for Phil Roy at the moment. Phil has found love and is moving to New York to follow his heart. We will miss his sweet spirit.
Melody Gardot
We always hear about her terrible car accident when she was 19 that left her "disabled" - causing her to walk with a cane and wear dark glasses. She had her cane with her, but she danced, stood on one leg - then stood on the other - squatted - stood for an extended period of time - then picked up her cane from its holder and walked to the piano. If she can stand, dance.. blah blah blah without the cane, why does she need the cane to walk 10 steps to the piano? I don't get it. The cane and the glasses felt like an affectation.
Maybe it just "hit me wrong" at the moment. Maybe it's because I walk with a cane (that I need) and I promise you - if the day ever comes that I can get around without it, the cane will be gone - gone - gone!
ANYWAY... This was the Melody Gardot we remembered from her "rookie" days, but larger than life - more dramatic - in fact, totally over the top. I guess you could chalk it all up to musical theater, but it completely turned me off. Ms. Gardot is beautiful and incredibly talented. There just isn't any need for the excessive and relentless drama and "show". I thought it was a distraction.
I mean... really Margot Timmons is a very sexy lady - with no need to prove it continually through a concert.
Okay... okay... okay! Let me put away my soapbox!
The highlights of "an evening with Melody Gardot" were Melody's closing comments and "Melt" with Phil. She was genuine, humble, grateful. I found myself liking her for the first time all night.
There is no doubt that Ms. Gardot has earned all of the awards that she's won. But the best part of her show, for me, were her musicians. I don't know that I've ever seen any better. In fact, I don't know if "better" even exists.
Charnett Moffett, on the base, seemed to accomplished things that aren't even possible! What an amazing musician and artist! He stopped to talk to us for a of couple minutes outside, after the show, as we made our way to the car. (He's delighted to be home again in Pennsylvania with his family.) We were privileged to experience his musicianship!
Irwin Hall, obviously the master of many instruments, played alto and tenor sax (at the same time) with passion and enthusiasm. His connection to the music drew us in and when he played, the rest of the auditorium disappeared and there was only Irwin Hall.
Charles Staab - A drummer's drummer - we were mesmerized by Mr. Staab's talent and intensity.
When you have a minute, find these men on YouTube - or better yet, a concert - and prepare to become a fan - whether this is your "type" of music or not.
Whever else Melody Gardot does, she has surrounded herself with electrifying talent - and she allows them each to shine.
Whever else Melody Gardot does, she has surrounded herself with electrifying talent - and she allows them each to shine.
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