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!

Table for Two

Downtown for lunch at Market City Café - Fall 2008.

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.

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.

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.

In the Spirit of Unity and Positivity

Thanks to Traineo, I found a link to this awesome site called 43 Things that allows users to list goals, write entries and updates about their set goals, and to connect with, compare, and cheer on the large community of other goal-setters. My list is up to 5 now...and so many more to come! There's also a blog by the creators of 43 Things.

Goals are good for us, and I am in the mood for good.

Unprecedented

Obama, infomercial style - tonight at 8pm EST. Tune in!

Guess What?

I have a current favorite blog that just spoke some
serious truth, and I think you should check it out, too!

Growing up is a strange thing, indeed...sometimes I am amazed to look at my calendar and see such practical events and reminders, like "call ADT" and "send thank you cards". I am still amazed that I even keep a calendar...and 90% of the time I actually use it! I deserve a pat on the back for that. :-) Anyway, back to the blog - I made a comment on it today for the first time (indeed, emerging from the shadows), and maybe, just maybe, she'll look at my blog, too! Fingers crossed. :-)