Back and Better Than Ever

So, this is how I left my old house.  I small gesture to the new owner to enjoy.  We are finally moved into our new house.  Things are starting to get back to normal and we are really enjoying life.  I have so many plans for this new home.  First, I have been working on my "studio."  I love it.  The boys and I spent some time out their this morning..."letting the creative juices flow".  I think they will enjoy it almost as much as I do.  I purchased some great mid-century furniture from a good friend.  I think we will move it in tomorrow.  Anyway, I can't wait to get everything set up.  I am recommitting myself to this blog.  I have so much to share that I think I will have to take it slow so I do not get overwhelmed.  Those of you who have asked where I have been....thanks.  It is nice to know people are reading this. 

Bohemian Spirit

Recently, while at my favorite hang out, I met Amy, a local artist who owns Bohemian Spirit.  I had been in her studio/store two locations ago and was a little overwhelmed by the massive quantities of vintage goods.  We were the only two in the back room of the Red Cup and began chatting.  She told me she was moving to another location and I told her that I was looking for some things to take my summer cabin back to it's 40's/50's glory.  She told me to stop by and she would see what she had.  Well, it was worth the trip.  I found a wonderful bed spread several valances and a couple of sets of curtains.  They were all perfect.  I purchased a couple of additional items including three hanging lamps.  Any guesses on how much I spent?  $20.00! Deal of the century.  I can't wait to get out to New Mexico and get some pictures of the goods in action.

Happy Valentine's Day

Sweet Song of Yourself

I am inspired and brought to reflection every time I listen to the CMP. This week, however, the music really struck a cord with me….no pun intended. Amy at the CMP has really eclectic taste in music and I love to listen to what she selects for each episode because it is usually just the right song for the topic. I don’t know if she intended this weeks episode to have such religious meaning…..after all, it is the beginning of Lent. One way or another, the music was very fitting to her discussions and very fitting to where I am this year as Easter approaches. Here are some of the lyrics to one of the songs.

Didn’t anybody ever tell you that you’re made of stars
Didn’t anybody ever tell you how wonderful you are
Didn’t anybody look into your eyes and see the whole world spinning around.

Strange days we are living in
Sometimes it seems like the signal is getting low
Keep picking up waves of love on your human radio

Wild angel don’t you think it’s time now to love yourself
Wild angel don’t you think it’s time now to love yourself

Didn’t anybody ever tell you that you’re made of space
Didn’t anybody ever tell you that you’re filled with grace
Didn’t anybody ever sing into your ear the sweet song of yourself

Strange days we are living in
Sometimes it seems like the signal is getting low
Keep picking up waves of love on your human radio

Wild angel don’t you think it’s time now to love yourself
Wild angel don’t you think it’s time now to love yourself

It’s not the end of the world
It’s not the end of the world
It’s not the end of the world

Keep picking up waves of love…..waves of love…….waves of love….waves of love
Keep picking up waves of love…..waves of love…….waves of love….waves of love

Wild angel don’t you think it’s time now to love yourself
Wild angel don’t you think it’s time now to love yourself
Don’t you think it’s time to love yourself?


Joshua Kadison
Wild Angel

A New Year

January is always a time for me to look at my life and evaluate the direction I am going. 2007 is a year of a lot of change....I am not a big fan of change....Nathan was born, I "retired" from my job, I am staying home with my boys.

To adjust I have started knitting and sewing, I am recommitting myself to writing, and I think I will try to review a book every Friday...which means reading a book a week. These are not just changes and activities to pass the time. I want to be interesting! I would love to be published and I want to find myself amidst all of the confussion of a broken family and a broken world.

I want to be interesting for myself, my kids, my husbands, and my friends. I think interesting is creative, unique, intelligent, and full of experiences. I pride myself having a variety of friends all with unique personalities and lives. I need to do my part in developing a well rounded life for a well rounded world.

"Read This and Tell Me What it Says" is the title of a book of short stories. To tell you the truth, I enjoyed the title more than the book and it has always stayed with me. I think that it takes us looking back and the help of others to see our true selves. That is what this blog is inteded to do.