Movin' On Up!

I've moved to WordPress. Hubby made a lovely new website for me, and I think I am really going to like it over there. Come & see - it's pretty! :-)

All our posts from here have been imported, along with most comments, and as a bonus - all of our initial posts surrounding our wedding extravaganza, from engagement to honeymoon are available on the new blog, which is why we started a website in the first place.

As always, thanks for taking the time to stop by and keep up with what's going on in our lives.
Now click, click, click away... :-)

P.S. I have no beef with Blogger - it's been good to me! Just moving on to something new :-) And, I'll still be around checking in with all my favorite blogs, and browsing Blogs of Note - which is how I've discovered some of my favorites in the first place. Ok, ciao for now!

Carbon Footprints

Our carbon footprint is 52. The average US household of two is 53. The average world household of two is 11. Ouch.

We think we do more than some people, but still we are nearly right on par with the rest of the US. I think some changes are in order...perhaps that is a great daily goal, and a New Year's Resolution, as well. Yes...it is time to begin thinking of those again.

What's yours?

We Have Moved!

We are finally using our domain name and blogging with WordPress. Visit us at http://autumnjerry.net/ from now on. Bye-bye Blogger.

Could it be True?!

I heard something this morning that made me very happy...and now I so hope it happens!

No Doubt to possibly plan new album and tour in 2009.

Ahh! Pinch me! No Doubt was my first real, true concert experience and it involved an ultra fun road trip to Florida with my BFF, Felicia. We made shirts, scored front row positions on the floor, and missed a day of high school - yeah, it was that awesome. Clearly. So I say, bring it on, No Doubt! Anywhere, anytime - I am so there! :-)

Swoon.

Table for Two

Downtown for lunch at Market City Café - Fall 2008.

Breakfast

I have a thing for almonds lately.
I've been adding a handful to everything - yogurt, cereal, salads, stir-fried veggies, and more.
They are so full of nutritional benefits...I think I shall keep it up.

Almost that Time Again...

...Christmas is coming, and fast!
I was hoping to start getting the decorations up, but I found lots of other things to occupy my time off work this week, but I still have a few days before Thanksgiving arrives. I am loving this holiday season! Such an exciting & wonderful time.
Christmas 2007.

Brr...it's a Coffee Kind of Morning

Sleep in...

Make coffee & try yummy new hazelnut biscotti coffee creamer...

and enjoy instant warmth.
Ahh...my morning was a good one.
:-)

They Just Won't Stop

Somalian pirates hijack Saudi oil cargo ship with worth of $100 million dollars.

It's insane that these Somalian pirates can have such an effect on global trading. I hope they will find ways to crack down on this soon...especially now that oil is in the picture. That always gets people talking...

Cool!

Check this out - first pictures of extrasolar planets. Neato.

New Book!

After catching a recent episode of Oprah, my occasional girly-splurge-of-the-day, I learned of this book, the latest installment from the dynamic duo of Dr. Oz & Dr. Roizen, and I just had to have it. It's called
YOU: Being Beautiful - I am 97 pages in, and really diggin it. It's a great blend of science, factoids, health, humor, and beauty tips. I will definitely be trying some of these home remedies out, and looking forward to sharing a tip or two along the way.

Oh! And it's getting cold out! Perfect weather for staying in with a book & a cup of my new favorite instant beverage, mocha cappuccino.
Mmmm...what a combo. :-)

I Want a Vacation!

:-)

Supreme Court Oks Navy Use of Sonar, Even with Whales in Close Proximity

A sad day for whales, marine animals, environmentalists, and caring individuals alike...
With pressure from the outgoing (!) Bush administration to speed things along in the Navy's favor, the Supreme court reached this decision yesterday.

See earlier post to get the background story.

Babysitting Adventures

Sweet little E. likes to stare into my video camera. When it's off, she does all sorts of cute things. Figures, huh? I had a fabulous time with her yesterday! :-)

Fall is Fun

Yay for Unicef Christmas Cards!

Every year Pier One shows their support of UNICEF by featuring these adorable Christmas cards. They are officially out on shelves now, and I know I will be on my way to purchase a box or two very soon, as a fun way to donate to a worthy cause. Which reminds me - J and I had better get busy and take our Christmas card photo soon! I always wait until the very last minute, but this year I want to be different. I am hoping to get the decorations up this month so I can enjoy my favorite time of year for a few extra days. I must be old because the year has absolutely, truly, insanely flown by and I can't even believe the holidays are here. But, I am not complaining - I LOVE this time of year! :-)

Jessie Smith ROCKS!!!

Yay! It was beyond amazing to watch one of my best girl friends rock the stage in her Homecoming Show - she is so good! And she is absolutely going to be famous. Check her out!

myspace.com/jessiesmithmusic

And, just think...we used to have sleepovers. We were in the same Sunday School class for years & years. We went to the Biltmore together. She was my bridesmaid, and she sang in our wedding! Memories. <3

November 8th, 2008 - Capital Theatre.

A Few Post-Election Thoughts...

I am quite proud of Bush's call for progressing forward toward a "more perfect union" and I can really support that.

The world's view of Obama's victory is a fabulous thing to behold and be part of. The display of the feisty American spirit was proof that we are still a country of dreams. I never believed that we weren't, but sometimes it was harder to see the good in the dust of the bad.

Better late than never, I am so glad to have finally found a very articulate expression of why Palin was (sadly) a pawn, rather than a real step forward for women. This is a lot of what I've been feeling all along, and said much better than I could quite put together myself.

And lastly, I want to never forget that history was made last night. I want to remember that I was at work wearing navy blue scrubs, a white long-sleeved shift, and a red headband. That I was sitting at the big table in the breakroom with Lisa H, Ryan, Lisa F, Rita, Joyce, Monique, and Lionelli watching the acceptance speech Obama made. And that I got to be part of history.

Rock & Roll

Congrats to Obama, our new president!

Now I sincerely hope that we can all come together and embrace the changes for good. For our country and for each other...even McCain has vowed to support our new president, and I hope all of McCain's supporters will not choose now to stop listening to him. I admired McCain's graceful concession speech, and I was thrilled by Obama's acceptance speech. Beautiful words for a new beginning.

Election Day

J and I have talked about this before, but I was thinking more today that it seems very odd that Election Day is not a holiday. It is unfair to those who are not able to get off work to vote. Granted, there is the option of early voting, but it also takes place on weekdays during normal voting hours. For example, dayshift nurses work 7a-7p, which leaves zero time before or after work to go to their polling places. I vote Election Day as a paid holiday...or maybe only paid if you show proof of voting? Or perhaps early voting could be open the weekend before Election Day? Either way, it seems extremely odd that Tuesday was chosen as the big day. Nonetheless, there is nothing we can do about it this year. And today is Tuesday, the big day, so get out and vote! :-)

P.S. Check out these awesome perks of voting - kudos to the companies supporting voters!

Home Stretch

Election day is merely hours away now, and both campaigns are in the final stretch. However they choose to use their last hours, I am choosing to use mine positively and support the man I feel is by far best suited for the job, for the country, and for the future. Obama has handled this entire ordeal with grace and professionalism, intelligence and thoughtfulness. I strive to interact with other humans in that light as well, no matter how many ways we disagree. This feat is not always easy, especially when even family & friends can be outspoken in cruel forms. But, it is a goal on my list, and a good one to have.

Obama had this to say in a recent article "Look — we've tried it John McCain's way. We've tried it George Bush's way. Deep down, Senator McCain knows that, which is why his campaign said that 'if we keep talking about the economy, we're going to lose,'" Obama said. "That's why he's spending these last weeks calling me every name in the book. Because that's how you play the game in Washington." And apparently that's how a lot of McCain supporters play the game as well - but name calling gets us nowhere. So today, make an effort to say all the good things you can about the one you like - but be respectful when someone praises the one you don't like. The world works a lot better that way...and everyone knows the song, so sing R-E-S-P-E-C-T...and practice it!

Bzzzzzz!

We had a very Happy Halloween...more pictures to come soon! :-)

Whale Wars

Animal Planet has a new show that premiers next Friday, and I am SO there!
Finally, cable TV is providing a show that is designated to the ongoing crime of whaling. The show is called Whale Wars and follows the Sea Shepherd though it's adventures against the Japanese whaling fleet that brutally takes the lives of hundreds of whales each year, many on the endangered list, and continues to call it "scientific research". I am a huge fan and follower of GreenPeace and it's ship, the Esperanza, which is notably more peaceful in it's pursuit than the Sea Shepherd, but nonetheless I fully support both in their global conservation crusade. Rock on.