My Aunt Louise used to sing this song during weekend jam sessions. She, my Uncle Bob, Uncle Jim, Uncle Ken and later, my cousin Kenny, played nearly every weekend for as long back as I can remember until...
I've always loved this song. She sang it so beautifully. I think it is appropriate for today...
Enjoy a memory with me.
You've said that nobody cares where you're going
And that your life don't mean nothing at all
You've heard the saying 'you reap what you sow'
So plant a good seed and watch it grow tall
Somewhere a man got no woman to turn to
Somewhere a woman is lonely and blue
Somewhere a child's got no momma to hold her
Someone is looking for someone like you
You've said there's no road that you care to travel
Nothing to say that ain't been said before
And lies a mystery that you can't unravel
Well that's the key that will open that door
Somewhere a man got no woman to turn to
Somewhere a woman is lonely and blue
Somewhere a child's got no momma to hold her
Someone is looking for someone like you
Think of all the time you waste complaining
Think of all the good that could be done
Think of all the friends you could be gaining
If you lift your hand and help someone
Somewhere a man got no woman to turn to
Somewhere a woman is lonely and blue
Somewhere a child's got no momma to hold her
Someone is looking for someone like you
Somewhere a man got no woman to turn to
Somewhere a woman is lonely and blue
Somewhere a child's got no momma to hold her
Someone is looking for someone like you
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Mother's Day and stuff
This post will start with events from Friday, May 8th.
While at work I received the following surprise gift from a dear sweet friend. The biggest surprise is that it was delivered to my work. I'd never received such a lovely gift - most especially for Mother's Day.
Next, when I got home, there was a box waiting for me. Inside was this,
from my most wonderful, sweet, firstborn niece. She is the best!
After that, my husband came in and said, "Did you see what I got you?" And this
was sitting on the piano.
Friday was a very sweet-smelling day! :) I am feeling very happy.
I decided that on Saturday I'd have Darren's family over for a surprise birthday party for him. He's been feeling badly for the last several weeks. Today (May 10) is the first anniversary of his mom's death. With it being on Mother's Day, makes it just that much harder. Anyway, I decided a family bbq might help everyone feel a little bit better. So, that's what we did. I didn't get to visit much, because, true to my royal lineage (The Queen of Procrastination) I didn't have everything ready when everyone began to arrive. I ended up spending most of my time still in the kitchen while the festivities commenced. :) (I'm not complaining, mind you, just providing that information.)
Anyway, it seems everyone had a nice time. The food was good and the visit was nice. It was our first time really having "company" over. I only got 1 picture. (again - being inside and all) but I think Darren got a few from later in the day. I'll see if I can find them and post them.
So, now on to today. I was awakened at about 8am. My oldest son, Patrick, brought me breakfast in bed. He had made some toast and a scrambled egg. He also cut up a banana and put maraschino cherries, maraschino cherry juice, chocolate sauce & caramel syrup on top. (yummy??) Emi made me a couple of coupons to do sweet things for me and a little card.
We, the kids and I, went to church together. All in all, it was a pleasant morning.
Later today, Darren is going to take me to see the new Star Trek movie. Well, actually, he is more "going with me" than taking me. I told him when I very first saw the trailer that I was going, with or without him, so.... ;0)
To all the dear Mothers out there - I wish you a day where you are truly shown how much you are appreciated for all the mothering you do.
While at work I received the following surprise gift from a dear sweet friend. The biggest surprise is that it was delivered to my work. I'd never received such a lovely gift - most especially for Mother's Day.
Next, when I got home, there was a box waiting for me. Inside was this,
from my most wonderful, sweet, firstborn niece. She is the best!
After that, my husband came in and said, "Did you see what I got you?" And this
was sitting on the piano.
Friday was a very sweet-smelling day! :) I am feeling very happy.
I decided that on Saturday I'd have Darren's family over for a surprise birthday party for him. He's been feeling badly for the last several weeks. Today (May 10) is the first anniversary of his mom's death. With it being on Mother's Day, makes it just that much harder. Anyway, I decided a family bbq might help everyone feel a little bit better. So, that's what we did. I didn't get to visit much, because, true to my royal lineage (The Queen of Procrastination) I didn't have everything ready when everyone began to arrive. I ended up spending most of my time still in the kitchen while the festivities commenced. :) (I'm not complaining, mind you, just providing that information.)
Anyway, it seems everyone had a nice time. The food was good and the visit was nice. It was our first time really having "company" over. I only got 1 picture. (again - being inside and all) but I think Darren got a few from later in the day. I'll see if I can find them and post them.
So, now on to today. I was awakened at about 8am. My oldest son, Patrick, brought me breakfast in bed. He had made some toast and a scrambled egg. He also cut up a banana and put maraschino cherries, maraschino cherry juice, chocolate sauce & caramel syrup on top. (yummy??) Emi made me a couple of coupons to do sweet things for me and a little card.
We, the kids and I, went to church together. All in all, it was a pleasant morning.
Later today, Darren is going to take me to see the new Star Trek movie. Well, actually, he is more "going with me" than taking me. I told him when I very first saw the trailer that I was going, with or without him, so.... ;0)
To all the dear Mothers out there - I wish you a day where you are truly shown how much you are appreciated for all the mothering you do.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Technology
So...
I just wanted to take a quick minute to confound you all with my own personal contradictions.
I am not a huge fan of all this modern technology. I don't want my phone to play music, I want it to have a signal where-ever I am at. When I listen to music I have a radio, cd player, mp3 player, tape deck and yes, even a record player. To me, a phone is a phone. As for the internet, I love that I can chat and send e-mail, check my bank balance and all those other "convenience" things. But, you won't find me on E-Bay or Amazon or any other site buying stuff. I prefer to go to the store where I can actually touch and feel and look at what I am considering purchasing. When I book a flight, which I am finding myself doing more of than I EVER thought I would, I go online, check everything out, then call and make my reservation with a LIVE person, just so I know everything is correct. I get frustrated and, to be honest, a little angry, when I have to wait threw 15 minutes of recorded "self help" options to find out I need to "press 8 for a customer service representative". I prefer to use cash and / or checks to make purchases. I avoid stores that require me to use a debit card rather than my checkbook. I think children should play outside, with toys or their imaginations. I think things like xBox, PSP, Gamecube and the like should all be "special treats" especially for children. I think boys should call girls. I think girls should be ladies and boys, gentlemen. I think children should be taught manners and everyone should use them.
The point of the story is this. Although in most ways I am still a fan of the "old school" ways, I am quite thankful for the technology that help you "find people". There is someone who was imensly special in my life. Sometime during my senior year, we completely lost track of eachother. I had tried, several times, over the years to track this person down, even had a general idea of where they might be, but was never able to make contact.
Just a few days ago I'd gotten a spam mail from Classmates.com. Usually I just delete them, but this time I went ahead and clicked on the link. Guess what! The person I'd been looking for had been looking for me, too! I had a very basic profile on classmates. I don't have a paid membership (remember the part where I don't pay for stuff online? ha ha) , but was able to read the message. We have "made contact". I am very happy about that. I have had the questions answered that have been in my head all these years. I have found an old friend and, I hope, made a new one, too.
I am still an "old school" girl. I don't see myself changing much, but, I guess technology isn't so bad, after all...
I just wanted to take a quick minute to confound you all with my own personal contradictions.
I am not a huge fan of all this modern technology. I don't want my phone to play music, I want it to have a signal where-ever I am at. When I listen to music I have a radio, cd player, mp3 player, tape deck and yes, even a record player. To me, a phone is a phone. As for the internet, I love that I can chat and send e-mail, check my bank balance and all those other "convenience" things. But, you won't find me on E-Bay or Amazon or any other site buying stuff. I prefer to go to the store where I can actually touch and feel and look at what I am considering purchasing. When I book a flight, which I am finding myself doing more of than I EVER thought I would, I go online, check everything out, then call and make my reservation with a LIVE person, just so I know everything is correct. I get frustrated and, to be honest, a little angry, when I have to wait threw 15 minutes of recorded "self help" options to find out I need to "press 8 for a customer service representative". I prefer to use cash and / or checks to make purchases. I avoid stores that require me to use a debit card rather than my checkbook. I think children should play outside, with toys or their imaginations. I think things like xBox, PSP, Gamecube and the like should all be "special treats" especially for children. I think boys should call girls. I think girls should be ladies and boys, gentlemen. I think children should be taught manners and everyone should use them.
The point of the story is this. Although in most ways I am still a fan of the "old school" ways, I am quite thankful for the technology that help you "find people". There is someone who was imensly special in my life. Sometime during my senior year, we completely lost track of eachother. I had tried, several times, over the years to track this person down, even had a general idea of where they might be, but was never able to make contact.
Just a few days ago I'd gotten a spam mail from Classmates.com. Usually I just delete them, but this time I went ahead and clicked on the link. Guess what! The person I'd been looking for had been looking for me, too! I had a very basic profile on classmates. I don't have a paid membership (remember the part where I don't pay for stuff online? ha ha) , but was able to read the message. We have "made contact". I am very happy about that. I have had the questions answered that have been in my head all these years. I have found an old friend and, I hope, made a new one, too.
I am still an "old school" girl. I don't see myself changing much, but, I guess technology isn't so bad, after all...
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