At the Fair

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This photo you see was taken in 1993 or so. I can't remember for sure. But i do remember what a fine fun time we had.
It was in Alaska, the big yearly fair. We convoyed there, in 3 different vehicles. There were 6 adults, 2 teens and 2 little ones.
As we were wandering around we came upon a booth doing wild things to hair, so we all decided to have our hair done. I chose a mowhawk, you can see me there, the one in the middle of the three in back. See that TALL mowhawk? It was sprayed stiff and sparkly and with 3 colors.
That guy in front with the Bozo the Clown do and glasses, is my Old Guy.
Oh, we were a sight!
It was the most windy day of the year. My mowhawk was just tall enough and just stiff enough to make that a problem... every time a big gust of wind would come through it would almost blast me off my feet, which about took the fun out of walking around the fair. Gave everybody else a good laugh though.
By the time we got home, my neck was SO sore from trying to keep my head level.
I kid you not!!!

Morning Glories

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I love morning glories.
My Old Guy knows this.
There is one little patch of wild morning glories that lives out in the yard. Just a small patch.
Now, the Old Guy, he has a thing about grass... it has to be short. He also has a thing about
weeds... they have to be gone.
But, more than that, he has a thing about me... he loves me... and so, he leaves that little patch of
morning glories alone. He mows around it, even though that means a few extra backing ups and forwards to turn the mower around.
This little bit of sweetness he gives me is more important than any expensive thing he could ever buy for me.

Sketches by Me

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Mosaic Monday

I like to draw and sketch... and doodle. It relaxes me. It releases feelings that are stuck and can not seem to get past my teeth and be sounded. So i take up pencil or pen and let it go. Sometimes it turns out looking ok, sometimes it turns out pretty good, and sometimes it just looks like childish scribbling, but always it releases me.

Day is Done

A few years ago the Old Guy took granddaughter Alexis to meet her first ever real live horse. They were a bit small, but oh she loved them all.  Like almost all little girls, Alexis loves horses. Big ones, little ones, white ones, spotted ones, and ones with horns in the middle of their foreheads. She would have one of each if it were possible. Who knows, maybe someday she will.
I missed Flashback Friday yesterday...so this is Flashback Friday late on Saturday.
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I love this photo. He took it as they were putting the horses up and getting ready to leave.

Tag!

I was tagged by Debby over at     
 So here goes......................

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
     My middle name is my mom's.
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
     A couple of weeks ago.
3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
     Yep.
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
     Turkey.
5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS?
     4 girls and 1 boy
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
     Yep
7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT?
     You bet.
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?
      Yep
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
       No way
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
       No
12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?
        Oh yes.
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
         Actually i'de rather have sherbert.
14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?
         Body lanquage.
15. RED OR PINK?
         Red
16. WHAT IS THE WEATHER LIKE OUTSIDE?
        Warm and wet
17. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE DRINK?
         water
18. WHAT COLOR SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?
         There are NO shoes on my feet.
19. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?
          Green salad
20. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
           The silence.
21. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
         Blue
22. FAVORITE SMELLS?
          Green smells, like basil, green tea, fresh cut grass....and water smells, like rain, seawater, etc.
23. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
           My sister.
24. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
           Don't watch sports.
27. HAIR COLOR?
           Silver and grey.
28. EYE COLOR?
           Grey green
29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
            No
30. FAVORITE FOOD?
             Fresh vegis and fruits
31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?
             Both
32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?
             Where the Wild Things Are
33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
              White
34. SUMMER OR WINTER?
               Summer
35. HUGS OR KISSES?
               Hugs
36. CAR OR TRUCK?
                Car
39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?
                The Dome by Stephen King
40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
                 Don't use one, i have a roller ball mouse.
41. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LAST NIGHT?
                 CSI
42. FAVORITE SOUND?
                 Laughter
43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?
                  Rolling Stones
44. WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO TO NEXT?
                  Wherever the wind takes me.
45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?
                  Fancy needlework.
46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
                  Chehalis, Washington

Just Because...

I sit here with my oldest daughter. She was born just before i turned 16, we kind of grew up together i guess. She'll be 48 soon. It amazes me that i have a kid that age.
We are very close, having shared so much over the years. There were periods of time when she was off living her life that i didn't see her for years at a time. Sometimes i wouldn't hear from her for months. Oh how i missed her then. She is so special in my life. She was never perfect, she made mistakes, but she carried my heart with her where ever she went.
This is Lisa and i......just for the joy of it.

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Time Travel

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Time Travel is possible.
This past Sunday most of my clan got together at our house for a "grill day".... our granddaughter Jess and her son Jackson, are here from Virginia for a visit. He is 3 now. 
Three greatgrandkids, five grandkids and 3 kids, and the spouse's of 4, were here that day.
It seems strange to look out in the yard and see three generations together.
Time travel is possible.
The proof was in my backyard, and i watched it play out. I heard the sound of it, screams, giggles, whoops of laughter.
I watched the fun of it, water fights, races, chases, crochet.
I saw the softness, gentleness of it, hugs, kisses and soft words of thankfulness.
I saw the wonder of it.