Speechless

I tried to come up with a caption for this.. but it's just so cute I can't think of anything :)

Odd Friends

This is great! Check it out.

Thanks to David :)

Creation

Still snowing, still cold. I know it's not as cold as where Osbasso or David are, but cold enough if you ask me :). I had a yard full of bucks this morning, but it's a little too grey for photos.
Wolf is still loose. I hate it with the cold nights, but I can just do so much. At least he has options for warmth and food.
I pulled some Christmas lights out last night, but there's not really much chance of decorating outside. I guess here if you want outside decor, you need to start around Halloween. Seems like a good day for decorating inside :) We'll go cut down a tree this weekend I think.

I was watching a Gingerbread House Challenge on Food Network last night and thought it would be fun to create my own. I've dragged Marianna in with me and hopefully a few others. No contest, no rush, but just sounded like a fun project. We can post our progress, or YouTube it whichever. Wanna play?

One Thousand

They say a picture is worth a thousand words.

Well I haven't had much to say lately, so I guess I share through photos. The sun was out this morning, and the deer were here as usual. I tried to get a little closer for more detail.

So... here I speak :)







































*Click em' to Big em'

The Spaz

Look At Me

Memories

Ok..so some of you got most answers right. Some were pretty off.
John's answers were great, even though I think he has an odd fascination with Smurfs ;)

I'll answer them now, and some with a little explanation :

What is my middle name? Marie (yes, I was named after Elvis' daughter)
How tall am I? I think I'm in between 5'1 and 5'2, so most were right.
What kind of car do I drive? Dodge Ram Mega Cab (yes..a big ass truck :)
Am I left-handed or right-handed? Right
Where did I go to school? Dallas, TX
What am I afraid of? Fire. (but I do remember mentioning loneliness recently, so I guess that counts too)
Do I smoke? No
Do I drink? Yes, Heineken mostly.
Do I have any siblings? How many? 1 sister
What state was I born in? Texas
What year? 1968 (but thanks to everyone who thinks I'm younger!)
Name a state I have lived in other than Montana and Texas. Michigan or Utah.
How many piercings do I have? One in each ear.
Am I shy or outgoing? Mainly shy.. but some of you know better..lol.
Am I a rebel or do I follow the rules? Again..mainly a rule follower, but I can surprise you sometimes.
What’s my favorite color? Black. (I don't know where you guys got red from.
Name something I love? Animals, Photography
Name a talent I have? Hmm.. I guess photography :)
What kind of shoes do I wear? Boots mainly, and yes..Uggs.
Do I have any pets? Heh..way too easy question.
What is my worst habit? Mostly everyone answered nailbiting. (I must have answered that in a survey somewhere. I don't bite them now, but we'll go with that.)
If I were stranded on a desert island, what would I bring? Camera.. laptop..internet :)

So far, I think Marianna has the most right answers.

Silly Horse

Tonight

Stolen from ChezBez :)

Carmel

Memory Game

I stole this from Biscuit :) Looks kinda fun.

WITHOUT going into my archives.... Can you answer these questions?

What is my middle name?
How tall am I?
What kind of car do I drive?
Am I left-handed or right-handed?
Where did I go to school?
What am I afraid of?
Do I smoke?
Do I drink?
Do I have any siblings? How many?
What state was I born in?
What year?
Name a state I have lived in other than Montana and Texas.
How many piercings do I have?
Am I shy or outgoing?
Am I a rebel or do I follow the rules?
What’s my favorite color?
Name something I love?
Name a talent I have?
What kind of shoes do I wear?
Do I have any pets?
What is my worst habit?
If I were stranded on a desert island, what would I bring?

Maybe I'll even give a prize :)

Have fun!

Sunday Drive

First In Line

So, I'm being lazy this morning. Well not lazy-lazy, but blogger lazy. Blogger won't let me in for some reason. I have many photos to post, just haven't started yet.

The wildlife are all over the place today. With all the snow on the ground, I guess they really want my food now. Shocker.
The Grossbeaks came back yesterday too:)

I took a drive yesterday and took many photos, just need to get them posted. I think you'll like. We must have gotten another 4 inches of snow last night, and the sun is out today, so everything is so pretty and bright. I've been out with the camera, of course.

I'll be back :)

Refuses To Come In

Snow for Marianna

Cold

It is cold and blustery today. The snow is really coming down and it's about 20 degrees. I'll try today and get that snowy video for you Marianna :)

I hear tomorrow will be below zero. Oh yay.

Blustery Day

 

Scavenger Hunt : Time

I had to think for a while on the subject of "Time".
I came up with this.
"Time" stands still here. This is a small town. We don't have fast food, or banks, or convenience stores. You rarely see a new car, or hear loud music.
We are not fast paced. You can't see a movie or go to a bar or club.
People take walks here, ride horses and watch the moonrise.

Time is still. Paused. Slow. You learn to appreciate the nature around you. You hear the sounds you wouldn't normally hear. You see the stars you wouldn't normally notice. You have time to think. Time to stop and listen. Did you know you can actually hear snow hit the ground? You can.

Of course there's a different view to this. Time moves so slow you miss things. You sometimes miss fast food and movie theatres. You miss food delivery and the convenience of one stop shopping.

It's all relevent. It's how you use it. It's how you appreciate it.

It's all about Time.

They Like It

The Pond

More snow photos here :)

Snowglobe

Today

This morning :)
I'd say we got a foot and it's still coming down. I did lose power right after the last post and it came back on about an hour ago. Anyone in the mood to shovel?

Buried

The snow is here and it showed up in full force. At least 6 inches so far and it's still piling up. I thought I'd get a post in now since who knows if I'll have power for much longer.




Thanksgiving was quiet, but nice. Snowed all day, but much lighter than it is now. Some neighbors brought me a plate of good ol' Thanksgiving fixins :)
I watched the parade this morning, and then watched the Cowboys kick butt this afternoon.




It was a good day, and now I'm watching the snowfall.

We'll see what happens when I wake up :)

Full

Pet Wishes

I couldn't pass this one up :)

Happy Thanksgiving

I hope you all have a great Thanksgiving :)

A Life? What's that?

Leave A Message

I went to sleep early last night.
Well, early for me anyway. I was sleeping well. I was even dreaming I think.

Then, around 6am, the phone rings.
As a lot of you know, I rarely answer my phone. If I don't know exactly who it is, (thank you, caller i.d.) I don't answer it.
If it says "unavailable", "blocked caller", "private caller" or "unknown caller".. they're on their own.
I especially love the one that says "telemarketer". Oh yeah.. let me run and trip over a few cats to get that one.

I will, however, usually answer local calls since they are usually looking for the vet. I hate to leave them hanging, especially if it's an odd hour. I see if I can help, or send them on their way.
This morning, I sent them on their way.

I have been fooled before by a local "wireless caller". Turns out, telemarketers can now get away with this. I really love when their message makes it sounds like they are old friends just wanting us to call them back. Have you gotten these?

Oh well, that's what voicemail is for right?

I didn't get back to sleep.

Just Ask

Asking For What You Want
Cocreating With The Universe

Most people don't always fully realize that we all have within us the ability to cocreate our lives with the universe. So many of us are taught to accept what we are given and not even to dream of anything more. But our hopes and dreams are the universe whispering to us, planting an idea of what's possible while directing us toward the best use of our gifts. The universe truly wants to give us our hearts' desires, but we need to be clear about what they are and ask for them.

To ask for something does not mean to beg or plead from a place of lack or unworthiness. It's like placing an order-we don't need to beg the salesperson for what we want or prove to them that we deserve to have it. It is their job to give us what we ask for; we only have to tell them what we want. Once we have a clear vision of what we desire, we simply step into the silent realm where all possibilities exist and let our desires be known. Whatever methods we use to become still, it is important that we find the quiet space between our thoughts.

From that still and quiet place, we can announce our intentions to the pure energy of creation. By imagining all the details from every angle, including scent, color, and how it would feel to have it, we design our dreams to our specifications. Similar to dropping a pebble into a pond, the ripples created by our thoughts travel quickly from this place of stillness, echoing out into the world to align and orchestrate all the necessary details to bring our desires into manifestation. Before leaving this wonderful space to come back to the world, release any attachment to the outcome and express gratitude. By doing this daily, we focus our thoughts and our energy while regularly mingling with the essence that makes it possible to build the life of our dreams.

Daily OM

Wildlife

Not much new happening around here.

I had a neighbor call last night to let me know there's a mountain lion hanging out, and had attacked a neighbors dog.
The dog's in the hospital, tail ripped right off. I guess he's going to be ok though.

From what I've heard, they become territorial but do so in a 12 day rotation. Brock and Taylor have both been escaping from the yard lately, so I've had to secure them to the yard.

We're expecting snow the next couple of days.
Thanksgiving will be quiet around here. I haven't decided whether I should head to town and buy real food for Thursday, or just treat it like any other day.
I remember back in my single days, when I would spend the holidays alone, I would buy a chicken and some special side dish and watch holiday specials. Sharing some of the chicken with my cat. (CAT..one cat). I'm not sure that would be a good idea now :)

I had evidence last night that made me think bear, but I really think they've retired for the season. Maybe raccoons are just getting a little more adventurous. I did get to walk along the driveway and pick up trash though. Always a fun thing to do first thing in the morning.

Maybe I should get one of those shoulder bags and a poker stick :)

Thaw

Click it to big it :)

It's On :)

Popcorn, Toast, Pretzels and Jellybeans.. gotta love it :)

One Word

You can only type one word.

No explanations.

Yourself: Silent
Your partner: Busy
Your hair: Red
Your Mother: Distant
Your Father: Absent
Your Favorite Item: Sweet
Your dream last night: Forgotten
Your Favorite Drink: Coke
Your Dream Car: Truck
Your Dream Home: Mine
The Room You Are In: Kitchen
Your Ex: Tom
Your fear: Loneliness
Where you Want to be in Ten Years? Healthy
Who you hung out with last night: Pets
What You're Not: Social
Muffins: Blueberry
One of Your Wish List Items: Bose
Time: Slow
The Last Thing You Did: Dishes
What You Are Wearing: Sweats
Your favorite weather: Snow
Your Favorite Book: Stand
Last thing you ate: Soup
Your Life: Isolated
Your mood: Quiet
Your Best Friends: Funny
What are you thinking about right now: Shopping
Your car: Dodge
What are you doing at the moment: Typing
Your summer: Warm
Relationship status: Married
What is on your tv: Snapped
What is the weather like: Grey
When is the last time you laughed: Earlier

Found over at Leesepea's :)

Still

"The winter of the soul, in its seeming barrenness,
its times of seeming unproductivity, its times of
silence and seeming stalemate, is perhaps it most
important season. Without it, there is no recovery of
freshness and vitality; no bursting forth in springtime splendor. "
--Dwight Judy

Frozen

Even More Nothing

Stolen from Steve:)

1.The phone rings. Who do you want it to be? Ed McMahon?

2. When shopping at the grocery store, do you return your cart?
Yes

3. In a social setting, are you more of a talker or a listener?
Listener usually... but after a few beers, I talk.

4. Do you take compliments well? Not really.

5. Are you an active person? Depends. Not lately.

6. If abandoned alone in the wilderness, do you survive? Yes.

7. Do you like to ride horses? Yes

8. Did you ever go to camp as a kid? Yes..I was sick the entire week.

9. What was your favorite game as a kid? Uno

10. If a sexy person was pursuing you, but you knew he/she was married would you? Would I what?

11. Are you judgmental? No.

12. Could you date someone with different religious beliefs than you? Depends on how strict they are I guess.

13. Do you like to pursue or be pursued? Pursued.

14. Use three words to describe yourself: Quiet. Kind. Introvert.

15. If you had to choose, would you rather be deaf or blind? Deaf.

16. Are you continuing your education?
I would like too, but I live in the middle of nowhere.

17. Do you know how to shoot a gun? Yes.

18. If your house was on fire, what would be the first thing you tried to save? My animals. Then cameras.

19. How often do you read books? Not as often as I used to.

20. Do you think more about the past, present or future?
Lately? The future.

21. What is your favorite children's book?
The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe.

22. Have you kissed any of your Blog friends? Like I'm gonna tell :P

23. How tall are you? 5'1

24. Where is your ideal house located? Right here.

25. Boxers, briefs, thongs, panties, or grannies?
Him--Boxer briefs. Me..not tellin :P

26. Last person you talked to? Like on that phone thing? Hubs.

27. Have you ever taken pictures in a photo booth? Yes

28. When was the last time you were at Olive Garden?
Hmm... sometime this year.

29. What are your keys on your key chain for? The trucks.

30. Where was the furthest place you traveled today?
The store in town... 10 miles or so.

31. Where is your current pain at? Brock's asleep right now.

32. Do you like mustard? On burgers only.

33. Do you prefer to sleep or eat? I would love to sleep.

34. Do you look like your mom or dad? Mom, definitely.

35. How long does it take you in the shower? Never timed it. Longer if I have to wash my hair.

36. Can you do a split? I used too.. haven't tried in a while.

37. What movie do you want to see right now? That one with the dancing penquins?

38. Do you put lotion on your dog or cats? Ummm...no000.

39. What did you do for New Year's? I was home alone. The usual.

40. Do you think "The Grudge" was scary? Didn't see it.

41. What was the cause of your last accident? What kind of accident? I've never had a car accident.

42. How much money do you have on you right now? None.

43. What are you drinking? Diet coke.

44. Was your mom a cheerleader? No

45. What's the last letter of your middle name? E

46. Who did you vote for on American Idol? Didn't watch it.

47. How many hours of sleep do you get a night? Lately? about 4.

48. Do you like Carebears? Don't watch them.

49. What do you buy at the movies? Junior mints.. they're refreshing! Actually, I haven't been to a movie theatre in 4 years.

50. Do you know how to play poker? No.

51. Do you wear your seat belt? Don't even get me started. But, yes I do.

52. What do you wear to sleep? T-shirt.

53. Anything big ever happen in your hometown? There was a major fire in 1910 that wiped out the whole place.

54. How many meals do you eat a day? 2

55. Is your tongue pierced? No.

56. Do you trust the news reported by the local paper?
Local paper?? That's funny.

57. What's you favorite NFL team? Cowboys.. of course :)

58. Do you like funny or serious people better?
Funny people are more fun, obviously.

59. Ever been to Vegas? No.. I'd like to though.

60. Did you eat a cookie today? No. No cookies here :(

61. Do you use cuss words in other languages? Don't know any.

62. Do you steal or pay for your music downloads? I pay.

63. Do you hate chocolate? Dumb question (you're right, Steve)

64. What do you and your parents fight about the most?
You have to talk to them to argue with them.

65. Is anyone mad at or irritated with you right now?
I can think of someone who's probably irritated with me right now.

66. Do you open presents on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? Both if we do the gift thing.

67. What's your favorite preparation for eggs? Poached.

68. If you could have any job (assuming you have the skills) what would it be? National Geographic photographer. Or pastry chef.

69. Are you easy to get along with? Pretty much.

70. What is your favorite time of day? Evening.

71. Who was your best girlfriend/boyfriend? Heh.. dumb question again.

72. Who do you hate? I don't hate.

73. Would you ever date your first love again? No way.

74. Do you have a girlfriend/boyfriend? I'm married.. so no.

75. Current mood? Tired.

Beads

 

Nothing Else To Post Meme

1. When you looked at yourself in the mirror today, what was the first thing you thought? *I need to trim my bangs.

2. How much cash do you have on you? *Nada. I rarely have cash.

3. What’s a word that rhymes with “DOOR?” *Bore

4. Favorite planet? *umm..earth?

5. Who is the 4th person on your missed call list on your cell phone? *No clue. Never use my cell.

6. What is your favorite ring tone on your phone? *Peanuts.

7. What shirt are you wearing? *Aggie Sweatshirt

8. Do you “label” yourself? Yes.. but too long to go into here.

9. Name the brand of the shoes you’re currently wearing? *wearing socks right now.

10. Bright or Dark Room? *Dark at the moment, but I love to open the house up.

11. What do you think about the person who took this survey before you? *I stole it.. so I barely know them :)

12. What does your watch look like? *Don't have a watch.

13. What were you doing at midnight last night? *watching a movie on the IFC.

14. What did your last text message you received on your cell say? *no text lately.

15. Where is your nearest 7-11? *absolutely no clue. In Idaho maybe?

16. Whats a word that you say a lot? *Dork.

17. Who told you he/she loved you last? *my sis

18. Last furry thing you touched? *Sinclair is asleep in my lap.

19. How many drugs have you done in the last three days? *Ibuprofen count? Probably too many.

20. How many rolls of film do you need developed? *None. Digital only.

21. Favorite age you have been so far? *wow.. no clue. Maybe I haven't hit it yet.

22. Your worst enemy? *Dessert?

23. What is your current desktop picture? *Flower I took

24. What was the last thing you said to someone? *I thanked the lady at the store earlier.

25. If you had to choose between a million bucks or to be able to fly what would it be? *$1,000,000.

26. Do you like someone? *Sure.. don't we all?

27. The last song you listened to? *Frank Sinatra--Just Friends

28. What time of day were you born? *3 in the p.m.

29. Whats your favorite number? *umm 6?

30. Where did you live in 1987? *Houston, TX.

31. Are you jealous of anyone? *Sure..aren't we all?

32. Is anyone jealous of you? *Maybe of where I live.

33. Where were you when 9/11 happened?
*Arlington, TX. Sitting on my coffee table.

34. What do you do when vending machines steal your money?
*Get irritated and then get over it.

35. Do you consider yourself kind? * I think so.

36. If you had to get a tattoo, where would it be? *If I HAD too? Umm.ok... lower hip? Somewhere no one could see it.

37. If you could be fluent in any other language, what would it be? *Sign language

38. Would you move for the person you loved? *Yes

39. Are you touchy feely? *depends on the person.

40. What’s your life motto? *Life's too short, eat dessert first.

41. Name three things that you have on you at all times?
*Lip Balm
*Lotion
*Camera

42. What’s your favourite town/city? *Um..not sure. Austin is pretty cool.

43. What was the last thing you paid for with cash? *Gosh, that would have to be in DC...who knows.

44. When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper and mailed it? *Actually wrote, with my hand? No idea.

45. Can you change the oil on a car? *No

46. Your first love: what is the last thing you heard about him/her? *He got married.

47. How far back do you know about your ancestry? *Grandparents.

48. The last time you dressed fancy, what did you wear and why did you dress fancy? *Few years ago, fancy dinner at a vet conference. Black pants, shiny silvery shirt.

49. Does anything hurt on your body right now? *My head.

50. Have you been burned by love? *Oh yeah.

Playing With Color

 

Frosty