I need to take some pictures of my stuff. I need to get in the mood to do this...but unfortunately, I sat done and I'm afraid the moment has passed. Maybe in the morning. When it's cool.

I feel like knitting something. Or crocheting. Either one. But I'd have to stand up to get some yarn. Scratch that.

I'm looking at my craft table with tons 'o beads all over it...nope. No inspiration there eith...er. Oh...look...hand lotion!

Oh crap! It's time to make my to 'do list!' I make one on June 1st as the official 'Daily Gotta Get This Shit Done For the Mountain Country Christmas Craft Show in December' countdown. You know how organized I am...

This is how I do it. First and foremost - pen and paper (or Open Office text document). Second - Calendar. No, wait...printable monthly calendar...good grief. It's been almost a year since I've done this. OK...Wait. I was right the first time...pen and paper.

Now...what do I want to make. Decisions, decisions. Jewelry. Of course. Hats. My specialty. Ornaments. I love making ornaments. Felt folk artsy ornaments. And cute. They have to be cute. And all handmade. Hand stitched. With lots of character. And stockings. Cute with character. (catchy name...gotta write that down...). And I need something more...something interesting that no one else will have. I must put thought into this...unless of course...YOU all have some ideas?!?!

Then...how many of each...just as a goal. 30 necklaces, minimum, in addition to earrings and possibly a few bracelets this year. And 30 hats...to start with. 100+ ornaments and 30 stockings.

And if you have read any of my past posts on this blog...you will see that, oh, maybe 5 years ago I started making some teddy bears?? Of which I have never fished not one of them?? Perhaps this is the year of...The Teddy Bear! Brilliant!!

OK...now for the calendar. Six months stretched out in front of me. Six long months. I can certainly divide my 'goal projects' into these months and have time to spare. Do you realize how fast these months will go by? I still remember when I was going to party like it was 1999! Six months...

I only need to make 5 necklaces..a MONTH! 5 hats a MONTH! 5 stockings a MONTH! Crap! A monkey could do THAT!! And that's starting June 1st. I have a whole day and a half before I even have to think about this!

By now, I know you see where this is going. I'll start out fine...and a day or two before the show I'll be kicking myself in the ass for being a lazy no count. My plans are good. Sincere. But I'll make a deal with you...I'll work out the calendar and keep you posted on my progress. Whether you want to know it or not.

 

Remember...this blog is all about me!!

Have a great day!!

Sometimes you just need a jellybean...

Sometimes you just need a jellybean...

Like now, for instance. There they are. Little bitty jellybeans. Sitting that that little bitty bowl...screaming my name. There are only six of them. All together they don't equal one big jelly bean. I mean...they are probably all covered with dust and stuff. And they are fruity flavors. I'm pretty sure. Yellow and orange and red. Two of each.

I just dumped them all in my mouth. No more pressure.

I have many things to do today. I'm making necklaces. I have this creative thing going on and me thinks the smartest thing to do is....type this out and get the hell off FB. Quickly before this feeling passes. Perhaps I'll post a photo later...not just to prove I did something...but for your valued opinion.

I think there was dust on the jellybeans. Quite a bit of it, actually. I'm not getting the effect I was hoping for. I think I need to wash my mouth out with a sugar free Peep.

OK...I'm leaving now. Have a great afternoon...Off to string some beads....

This is a bit strange. I'm used to the 'other' blog setup. This is great, don't get me wrong...I'll just have to 'speriment with it.

Wow! Blog Day 2! I am on a roll...and what a beautiful day it is. This is why I love Alpine. I have not regretted a day since I moved here. Well...that's not true. There have a couple that I'd trade back in...but Alpine wasn't the problem.

I have been writing a bl...og for a few years, but I just stopped a year or so back and hadn't felt inclined to type again until a few days ago.

I don't write about political or religious things...that's my business. That's your business. I do 'like' lots of stuff...art, crafts, food, books, food, drama, stress...and this printed material is for reading pleasure only. Mostly mine. I like to joke, splash a bit of sarcasm, put a spin on the serious. I care, I think, I respect...but I also want the rest of my life, such that it is, to reek of my own personality. I'm quite bitchy. I swear like a pirate. I have diabetes, but I tend to tip the bottle every now and then. I don't eat nearly as many Krispy Kremes as I lead you to believe. I would if I could. I love America. I'll fight till last my last breath for Veteran's rights. I believe in God. I love my family. I have made many difficult and stupid choices in my life. I have a hard time 'letting go'. I love my friends. I have a had time saying 'no'. I need a keeper.

I never proof read.

Have an awesome day. I use 'awesome' and 'amazing' way too much. Be safe and do something nice for someone.

Pay it forward... later

Day 1 - the return...

If it's possible for me to actually continue to write this blog...so be it. I have no discipline, you know. I can write all day long, but to sit and actually write a letter to my family...nope. I'm purely pitiful. And of course it's possible. It's even probable...it's just sort of unlikely.

And I'm really doing it for me. I have zero memory so if I write down what I did...monumental! And I can always write down what I didn't do but merely thought of doing...but make it sound like I did it...I will have so busy, how could I possibly find the time to write about it!

Now that I have told you my plan...we'll just see how dedicated I am. And shit.

...while I was gone...my beloved Tom in his favorite Christmas outfit...RIP

...back in the world of the living...sorta...

Well, well, well...I bet you thought I bought the farm, huh! Nope! I'm alive and moderately sick but back amongst the living and semi-productive in the world according to Daisy52.

So much has happened that I won't bore you with it, but suffice it to say...I am planning to recharge my life. I don't feel well most of the time, but I anticipate a change. I am having to slow my pace dramatically as far as physical exertion but will be applying myself in a more creative manner. I haven't had tons of time to work on artsy crafty things for quite a while so I am making a plan. I remember months ago, and I mean literally...months ago I posted in 'a July of some year' that I was making a list of things to accomplish daily in preparation for the annual Christmas craft show. I'm sorta going to do that again. Not so much for the craft show specifically, but for items I want to make to sell on line. I haven't made my felt ornaments in years. I've made some necklaces and earrings, but not nearly as many or as elaborate as I want to make. I want to produce volumes of hats....all of these things are my therapy and I need a lot of it!!

My diabetes has gotten worse and I find myself with no energy. I am angry about it...but things could be worse. A lot worse. So today is my new day. Today I have made 'the list'. Here's the funny part...there's not much I can do that's on it today. I'm in Albuquerque with 'Husband'. He is recovering from liver surgery and progressing nicely. He's had monumental health problems as well and is dealing with them.

This growing old shit is for the birds. I have decided to reverse this and will be aging no more after today. I refuse to look in a mirror ever again and will make dramatic changes to my person. I already cut all of my hair off. Less hair, less shampoo, less money spent...more money for craft stuff. It's a great plan. Trust me...

Night everyone! Have the best day ever....

b

Davy Jones...

 

                                                           Hey Hey He's a Monkee!!

miles to go...

Since you already know what an anal bitch I am...I won't elaborate. It's busy at work. I like it that way. And some interesting folks came in today. I like that, too. Isn't it funny how interesting other people's live are? For instance....

One lady who came in today was in town for the Cowboy Poetry thing...but as a secondary visit.

She was attending an Elder Care seminar for research for her 4th...you heard it...4th Master's and decided that today was the day to buy a few turquoise rings. Hence the visit to the shop and a bit of interesting conversation. She is from Shreveport, La...has an apartment in Austin, TX....family in North Carolina and loves the Rocky Mountains. Thinks there's nothing better than turquoise and coral and likes unique settings on rings and sunsets. Can't believe the beauty of fire and feels that hummingbirds are a gift from God. Wants to run over her cell phone and learn to knit a sweater. Misses her husband who died from diabetes (ouch!) and wishes she could share just one more day in Big Bend with him where they got married...

By now, I am feeling the tugging at my heartstrings and am glad I didn't miss the day here. In the office. In West Texas. In my humbled existence. I'm so lucky.

b

A very busy Sunday...

OK. I caved. And you knew I would. There were 21 outs today and I went over and helped them. It was tiring...don't get me wrong...but I know they appreciated the help. There is a good working group here. I enjoy their company. And the weather was nice today. No wind!!

I am trying to rest now. I made myself some hot tea and am answering some emails and just looking at stuff. I feel like sleeping but that wouldn't be too smart as I'm sure I'd wake up at 3 AM. I'm also trying to figure what would be good to eat. I'm considering cereal. Don't know yet.

I started a hat on regular straight knitting needles using that thick, really nice yarn. I sure like the way it looks.

The something awards is on tonight. I'm not watching since I have no idea who most of these actors are any more! I'll get updates on my computer...

My poor phone is so sick. Parts and pieces keep falling off of it. I'm not to be trusted with electronics, I swear. I keep threatening to get a new one...but until this one actually dies...I'll keep giving it life support. And it's just a plain Jane phone...no Internet...no camera...not other crap....just ringy dingy. It's like an old friend. A very old friend!

I'm going to find some cereal. I think I got too much fresh air today!! Have a nice night!!

b

I can't see a god damn thing on this blog

Well, I can't even see this f**king blog thing. I am typing in a big white box...as this is all there is. The above caption is...Your browser is no longer supported by Blogger. Well ain't that the shits. So I am going to do what I can. It also says if I am having 'problems' to try Google Chrome. So I did. Didn't change a thing. I have no clue. But maybe there's an answer. Somehow. Somewhere.... Right at this minute I don't care. I just had a long week at work and all I want to do is nothing. And a lot of it. I'm getting ready to eat something and then read for a while. The Cowboy Poetry shindig is in full force downtown and lots 'o folks have checked in and are getting ready for some fun. Good for them! I am off tomorrow and am trying to decide if I want to feel the pangs of guilt and help the girls in housekeeping. I'm thinking 'no'....but I'll cave on Sunday and give them a hand. It will be frantic for them. And we all know what a fine sport I can be when I want to be!! Hardy har!! The weather is beautiful. Slightly cool...but at least no hurricane force winds today. Yesterday there were walls of dirt! It was horrible...but today was sunny and pretty nice. I have been looking on line for patterns. All kinds of patterns...hats, earrings, necklaces, just patterns. And I've found a few good ones. I crocheted a lap blanket for 'Mumsy' for Christmas and I loved the yarn. It was a soft and thick chenille that I found from a new company and I also made a hat out of it. Super nice. So I thought some 'new' (and easy!) hat patterns were in order, and I found one. It is, however, made with a circular knitting needle. I've never used one. I think I have mentioned that before, but if not...update!! I think I'll try it. I enjoy crocheting, but maybe I'll like this circular knitting thing even better. Sounds like it's worth the experience. I had told myself I'd make earrings for the Cowboy Poetry weekend. Guess what?? Maybe I'll make some new stuff for....never mind...probably not! I'm going to go eat and check to see if this blog thing will even post. It now says 'Publish'. Let's hope so! Later friends.... b

I'm going to live....for a few more days at least

I'm sure that I have avoided the whooping cough though painfully yakking up my own lungs...but needless to say, I am on the road to recovery. I may have a relapse, however, as I am sitting in front of the ac with the 'fan' on cuz I'm hot. That might not be a good sign. Back in the office tomorrow which is a good thing. there is much to do. And the weather is beautiful. I know I'm working inside, but there are windows, you know...

Don't you love Puffs tissues? I do. The triple box packs.

I had a strange hankering to make Christmas ornaments today.  I didn't do it...but I had a hankering. There are only 317 till Christmas, you know. My how time flies...

I ate a biscuit with orange marmalade a little while ago and it was very tasty. And washed it down with Green Tea. Yummy.  I couldn't taste a thing. I hope I can taste something tomorrow. Anything would be nice. 

I think I get some rest. See you later...stay well!!

b

i'm dying with the flu and my shift key won't work.....

and i'm not going to try to make the damn key work, cuz it sends me to somewhere else, and if i try the left hand over push the button action...i screw it up. if i semi think about it an possibly try to correct it...quickly...i press 'enter'. forget it. way too technical for me. so i don't care if this is written in lower case letters. i even like lower case letters.

i got some beautiful roses for valentines day. i can't smell them. i got some vanilla tea and i can't taste it. i got a ball of cotton and i can't feel it. that's a lie. just threw that one in there.

i hate coughing. it hurts.

and what about that whitney houston! it's a shame. is it me....or does everytime a famous peoson die these days...the public is just going over the edge a bit more...just a bit?? i understand the state of new jersey (or maybe it's just newark...i don't remember) are having the flags at half staff. really?? go figure.

i like the guy on tv today...mr no front teeth, the family friend...who, when asked, as i'm sure he had all the inside scoop, if whitney was off drugs...and he said...yeah, she wa' off da drugs, she wa' clean. from the mouths of babes. i do feel bad. such a waste of a life and talent. she might have been clean as a whistle now...but now isn't what did the damage. so too bad.

have you ever watched southland? it's a good show. makes me want a cup of coffee.

why do you always feel worse at night when you are sick. i feel worse. good night.

b

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

blog...blog...blog...ta da da da da

'Title' is sung to the Beatles...All You Need is Love...ta da da da da....All you need is Lo-ve...

It's been forever, huh? I have been quite busy. Always a good thing. Office busy. We have been moving furniture in and out...re-decorating...changing rooms around...tis fixin' to get busy around Alpine.This is technically our 'tourist time' and the first official event coming up is the Cowboy Poetry Festival which co-incides with the Trappings of Texas Western Art Show and Sale. I know I have brought this up before. We have several of the poets staying with us and I hope we can have party while they are here. And I hope the weather co-operates.We have rain....yes, you heard me correctly...rain predicted for the next couple of days. Of course, I'll have to see it to believe it...

I have to go to the Dr next week. Not cuz I want to....cuz I have to. I am almost out of medication. I have been postponing it for as long as I possibly could, but I have run out of time. I hate Dr's.
Husband is going to the Dr on Friday. He has several issues which must be addressed immediately and naturally the primary care physician has complete control. I'm going with him and I'll at least get lunch out of it. Or a Lunchable.

I can't believe it...I finally get on here to write and I can't think of anything to say!! I'll be back....

b

Monday...another Monday...

I am full which is a good thing. But I have felt crappy for a couple of days. Not a good thing. I shall be well tomorrow. I rested last night as I had another of those Coricidin HBP assisted sleeps. And I finally got hungry this afternoon. No more nausea. No more ginger tea. It was killing me, as well.

I wish it was spring and time to plant something. Not that I am going too...but I might. I just might plant something so extraordinary...that you just won't believe it! Fat chance...but I could surprise everyone. What would define extraordinary....hmmmm....perhaps flowers. Like Lillie's of the Valley. Or daisies.....or Stinking Benjamin's! I'll put some serious thought to it...

Remember that hat??? What a disaster. UG-LEEEEE! I found another and MUCH simpler pattern today and will try it. Actually I found two. One knitted and one crocheted. And in the category of 'easy'....my favorite category. The other one was 'intermediate'. I haven't been an 'intermediate' since I was a Girl Scout! Not going back there....

The wind was a-blowin' today. Supposedly gusts up to 40 mph. I believe it. Other than the wind, it was a beautiful day. And there was a small earthquake about 75 miles north of here! In Balmorhea...This is what I found on their blog site: BALMORHEA: In the early morning hours in West Texas, we experienced two minor earthquakes, one at 3.1 and the other at 2.5. The opinion of those in the know believe it to be the result of fracking in the area. The powers that be. Curious. I still believe we are sucking the core of the earth out a little every day...sad...

Francine thinks I'm full of shit. She's an air head.

Gotta shower. Later gator......

b

I don't want to read the paper anymore...

Lance  1967-2012

WWHD

I don't know....Just what would husband do??? Beats me. Probably start some shit or something. Would he be already planning what to make for next year's Christmas Craft Show??

I think not.

I am. Thinking about it. Planning. Always planning. I have decided if I start 'the list' and plan now...I will really be disappointed when I screw up!!

I told you about the new hat patterns...right? They are cute. I am going to try to make one. I'm concerned, however, as the pattern, although not seriously complicated in the least, might be too complicated for me. Any time the directions start out...Chain 2, 6 sc (single crochet) in 2nd ch from hook. (6 sc) Place marker. What marker. I don't have no stinkin' marker! And I want to start this thing tonight...let's see...what to use...what to use...HEY!! Safety pins! I have a ton of them!! Brilliant. Let's see...if I was a safety pin where would I be...hmmmmm...shit...I have no idea.

What else can I use...BAM to the head! I can count! Sure...I can just count the stitches...what an idiot!.

OK....let's see...let me read on....OK Round 2...2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) K.............

Round 3...(Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (18sc) ......Shit.

Round 4...(Sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (24 sc)...Jeeeezzzuussss....

Round 5...(SC in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around (30 sc).  ok Ok OK OK!!! I'm getting the hang of it...

Unfortunately....what I am 'sc'-ing is not looking like the picture. Perhaps by the time I get to (166,734) around....I'll be all over it!

I'll let you know....

b

Sad

Bye Bye Charron.

Don't ya just love apples?

I do. And I'm not supposed to eat too many of them. Maybe none...I don't know...but I sure do like 'em. We had to go to Ft. Stockton a few days ago and went into Wal-Mart for only five things. Medication, oranges, apples, cat litter and milk. I forgot the milk. But got the other stuff. I have eaten the medication and apples and most of the oranges. Unfortunately I use up all my excess calorie intake from the oranges by spitting out the 100's of seeds that are in them. They still taste good...were cheap...(hence the seeds)...and I am feeling better. My blood sugar is staying fairly well in check even with me eating fruit. Gotta do it. It's the law.

It was cold today and semi snowy. We got off super light compared to Odessa/Midland...even Ft. Stockton! They got slammed! I wish we had gotten more. A little more precip is predicted later in the week....let us pray....

I am antsy. I feel some impending doom. Maybe not bad doom...just some doom. Doom. Doesn't even sound like a word....

Hawaii 5-0 is on. Already seem it...but it's good nevertheless. I hope I can finish this before the internet goes out again. It has been on/off all day and it's irritating. I did some research earlier and had to keep 'saving' stuff constantly as I'd loose the signal. Bummer............

I have found some great patterns on line....saved in anticipation of next December's craft show! LOL! I should make my to-do list right now....and stick to it! That's gonna happen!

I'm very sad. My very good and dear friend is not doing well. My heart hurts. Life isn't fair. Today I am disappointed.

Goodness...they may be more winter weather on the way! News at 10!! I think I'll post...before I lose. Have a wonderful evening and think about the people you love.

b