.............HiHoOhio: November 2008

11/28/08

thanks

this will be brief....

thank you Heather, Joe, Isabel, Elijah, Gabe, Bella and Edward for making our thanksgiving so very special......ok maybe not Bella and Edward....but Michelle, Dan, Danielle, Morgan, Carol, Rhonda, Paul, Ashley, Kay, Bob, and all the other little ones who I can't remember....I did pretty good though.....Seriously, thanks a million for everything....it was hard to be away from family but so very great to be with such good friends. We are thankful for you all and grateful you opened your home to us to share your meal and joy!

11/25/08

A Child's Soul

No one has yet fully realized the wealth of sympathy, kindness and generosity

hidden in the soul of a child.

The effort of every true education should be to unlock that treasure.

--Emma Goldman

As the holiday season approaches, help introduce a child to the joy of giving.

11/22/08

1 - 2 - 3 - 4

One, Two, Three and Four....yes I said FOUR! I had my hair cut to 10:30 Eastern Standard Time today and they got 4-yes 4 ponytails out of it....that means 4 wigs for LOCKS OF LOVE!

I can't think of a better way to spend November 22, 2008!

For Gwen, God rest her soul and for my Dad, God love him....these locks are for you!

Smile, say cheese and say AMEN!

God is good and so is Locks of Love!

I am happy with my short hair, my girls know who I am and my husband will have to stick to the real "Crème brûlée"!

Kipper, I love you and I hope you are happy I did this.....for your mom and my dad!

Growing it out already for the next donation!

11/21/08

Dear Duh,

As a part of my assignment for today, I am writing a Dear Post so here goes.....

Dear Duh (who is really me),

I want to win a prize from SITS. I want a good prize. I never win prizes. I read the post from SITS and got it wrong the first time and forgot my DEAR in the name I put with Mr. Linky. No surprise there....I always try to hurry.

My new name should just be DEAR DUH! I am in DUH mode all too often. I need to pay attention better, I know.

But to my other DUH friends...here is this....

Dear Really DUH,

You know who you are.....you are those women in meetings who have phones, that RING LOUD, then you answer them in a regular tone of voice and have a conversation with whoever is calling (like we all care to hear the conversation)......well get your head out please.....

Read the sign at the door that says..."PLEASE SILENCE CELL PHONES" and the the announcement reminder at the beginning in case you were not looking at the sign, you can hear can't you.....Yes you can because you heard the cell phone ring and are now talking to the person on the phone and can hear them fine....and I can hear you talking and I am getting angry!

So, pay attention people....and I will too!

SIDE NOTE:Tonight I am taking an R&R and going to see TWILIGHT, the much awaited thriller with Edward and Bella....will I fall in love or laugh my way through....we will see!

So, don't feel overly obligated to comment...but if you do not, I will not win a prize, and as you know I want a prize.

Signed,

DUH-Catherine-Texan in Ohio!

11/20/08

Thoughful Thursday

Everyday courage has few witnesses.

But yours is no less noble because

no drum beats for you

and no crowds shout your name.

--Robert Louis Stevenson

11/18/08

Wednesday.....Love!

Wednesday is my favorite day of the week!

I am loved this week on my favorite day!

You are loved too...

Mistee Loves Me!

Heather Loves Me!

(and she has rules along with hers).....so consider these combined love!

Heather's said......

"These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in prizes or self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers! Deliver this award to eight bloggers who must choose eight more and include this cleverly-written text into the body of their award.”

1. Meghan and her Beans...She is a brave and beautiful soul who has Kicked Cancer's Ass! I admire her spirit! I also LOVE her beans....GET SOME......

2. Country Girl has a wonderful sense of humor, darling twerps and great music on her blog site.....

3.Becky who is a newish blogger and has it down to a science...she has a beautiful family that she loves so very much....they are so lucky to have HER.....

4.Dancin Queen who is my Texas connection....a friend of a friend and a blog friend of a friend.....and a finisher of ROCK & ROLL's 13.1....WOW......

5. HE-ME & 3, my newest friend in blog world....always commenting and always saying such nice thing.....

6. My Indians....Jennifer is my bloggy inspiration, it is her fault I am here...not in Ohio but in Blog World......

7. Heather's sister, Michelle, and her Tales from the lunchroom...she is another newbie....who resisted a long time, but is now an awesome blogger....funny stuff and even a winner.....

8. Another Catherine....Last but not least, spelled the right way and everything....living it out in Colorado, she says she is a work in progress...aren't we all....

Thanks for the "blogspiration"!

two for tuesday.......

I am from Texas, what is this stuff?????

11-17-08 at 5:00 PM

A Snowy Sunset

Snow Snow on the ground

Sun is sinking down down down

Trees trees covered in White

People gasp at the sight

Snow Snow on the ground

Animals scurry all around

Snow Snow in your hair

Stiffness and cold in the air

Snow Snow on the ground

People sledding down down down

Hot Coco and coffee inside

Why not go for another sled ride

Snow Snow on the ground

The sun has set past the ground

Lights light up the city bright

People every where say what a sight

RandiJay Will

11/17/08

One week of hair

Edited at 5:00pm, found another photo I failed to attach!

So here is the story.....

On Saturday 11-22-08 I will be cutting my hair

for locks of love, an

organization that donates hair for children's hair pieces for those who are not able to afford to purchase a hair piece themselves. You must donate a 10 inch "ponytail" in order for their to be enough to make the sizes needed. As you can see, I have the required amount of hair.

I have chosen this date, 11-22-08 as my donation day for a couple reasons.

First, it is my mother-in-law Gwen's birthday, but it is also the day she died. Gwen suffered and lost the battle with breast cancer. Gwen has a couple wigs and always commented about them. I felt donating on this day, in her honor, would make it double-special.

But, it is triple special. My father, John, was diagnosed with lung cancer just a couple months ago. His birthday is ALSO 11-22 and in his honor, I also will donate for him.

But, this is me today, Monday 11-17-08! And for a few more day, I have to wash and dry all this hair. My emotions are slightly mixed about the whole process.

My husband mentioned my hair was like "Crème brûlée" this weekend....that is his FAVORITE dessert. My girls say they won't know me! I say, it has taken me all this time to grow it and figure out how to fix it....now I will have to re-learn.

But, you know the bottom line....someone, maybe even as many as three children, will have hair. Beautiful, healthy, "Crème brûlée" hair where they would otherwise not have any. It is winter, their little heads are cold and I can make them warm....and I can warm their hearts at the same time.

So, if you have a long ponytail....consider it....your will grow back and you might even want to do it again, that is my plan.

11/16/08

SUNDAY

Honey, it's cold outside!

Light a fire in the fireplace!

S-Shopping for a new Barbie with saved $$!

U-Understanding every one's needs needs!

N-Not being too selfish!

D-Doing just a little bit of nothing most of the today!

A-After worshipping our GREAT AND MIGHTY GOD! (of course)

Y-You won't believe this one, my oldest is watching a boy play hockey....he emailed and asked!

A cup of warmth, a blanket and book, maybe a nap would be nice too. But snow in November, that I could do without....yes a little snow even!

Happy Sunday!

11/13/08

Thoughtful Thursday

Only when we give joyfully, without hesitation or thought of gain, can we truly know what love means.

Leo Buscaglia

this is my joy, what is yours?

11/11/08

Two for Tuesday

11/8/08

Soulful Saturday

Live your life from your heart.

Share from your heart.

And your story will touch and heal people's souls.

--Melody Beattie

11/7/08

Did you know?

Did you know I am not a big fan of Friday?

Did you know I like Wednesday best?

Did you know I love sushi, just not octopus or chewy stuff?

Did you know our painters moved in today for the next two weeks at least....color appears on the walls!

Did you know I have two cats that pee and poop where they are not supposed to and they may die a slow death?

Did you know that yesterday was 75, beautiful and sunny and today is 55, rainy and gray?

Did you know I am thrilled to go to San Antonio for Holiday break?

Did you know I moved twice in less than six months and have lived in 4 places in the past 9 months?

Did you know my dad has lung cancer and that really pisses me off?

Did you know I would have loved to have been a photographer?

Did you know I just found out squirrels are living in all three of my fireplaces and my house could have caught fire any day thanks to the bricks and leaves they have packed in there?

Did you know I really enjoy going to a movie or to try a restaurant all alone?

Did you know I eat chocolate everyday?

Did you know my favorite movie of all times is Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?

Did you know I love to volunteer?

Did you know I love to be home alone, no sound except whatever seeps in from nature outside?

Did you know I love full moons?

Did you know I wish I could dance and sing?

Did you know I enjoy public speaking, when to strangers?

Did you know I am happy with the outcome of Nov. 4th?

Did you know what I miss most about Texas is Mexican food?

Did you know my girls still believe in Santa? (and so do I!)

Did you know I do not like to talk on the phone?

Did you know I love to travel?

Did you know my husband play guitar very well?

Did you know I am afraid of heights and the dark?

Did you know that my girls and husband are the greatest joy of my life?

What else don't you know?

11/6/08

Thought for Thursday

"When we can begin to take our failures seriously,it means we are ceasing to be afraid of them.It is of immense importance to learn to laugh at ourselves."

Katherine Mansfield
1888-1923, Author