wishful thinking

71 Degree High

That's exactly what I was on today....a 71 degree high.  

We had fabulous weather in Wisconsin setting a record at 71 degrees for November 7th.  What more could you ask for really?  I had a wonderful day spent with the oldest friends I have in my life.  I've known the neighbors I grew up with since 1970.  That's a lifetime of memories, both old and new.  

Today we celebrated a baby shower for Theresa & her partner Mary who will legally be parents of Ty in a matter of weeks when the adoption goes through.  They've been fostering Ty for over a year and now have been given the gift of being able to have him in their lives permanently.  I could not be any happier for them.  

I leave you with two things today.  One, if you have not yet viewed the video that my dear friends Kathy & Bill created highlighting everything that makes Valley Ridge Art Studio so magical, please watch.  You'll now see why I can't get enough of "art camp" year after year.  Next year's 2010 schedule is also posted, so please take a peek.

And lastly, the picture below was one that I took during Misty's class at Valley Ridge.  It was beautiful weather for a fantastic weekend of creating with such talent. 

Dreams pass into the reality of action. From the actions stems the dream again; and this interdependence produces the highest form of living. 
Anais Nin 

Thoughts :: On :: A :: Poem

In and out

they come and go

these people,

leaving us to

understand why

this one and that one.

.

.

I will never really know

the reasons for 

variance in our lives.

.

.

Then some of them stick

and become part of 

the fabric of the

crazy quilt you are making.

.

.

The friend came to share.

The poet came to catch me

and he hasn't let go.

...and boys will be boys.

Meet Jack & Wyatt.

I spent the fastest hour of my day with them on Thursday afternoon.  Just a few shots that I wanted to post since I started processing them very late Thursday night. 

 

As I'm sure you can guess, their only motivation to get through this 50 minutes with me was candy.

For this shot, I told Jack to give me a James Dean pose.  

Okay, I'm lying.

They genuinely like one another and it showed.

This was the first shot.  I told them to head over to the tree and stand together.  With no direction, they both put their feet up on the tree and began to pose like pros.  Christie and I couldn't stop laughing.

A shared moment.

My beautiful friend Christie and her two boys, Jack & Wyatt.  

Life is good.

A BIG Thank You...

.......to so many of you that have either commented or emailed me with such positive thoughts about my waiting game on the job I've been interviewing for...well, it wasn't meant to be since I heard tonight that they went with another candidate.  But something better will just around the corner....this I am sure of.  

I was going to go with Alanis Morisette's "Thank You" but that was a little too early 90's.

Then I found a little Led Zepplin "Thank You" but maybe a bit too psychodelic?  

There's always Jay-Z's "Thank You" but just wasn't sure of the mass appeal. 

Boyz II Men's "Thank You" was a little too 1988 for me to even get past the first two minutes. 

And after all of that, decided on Dido.  

Words like "it's not so bad afterall" and "I want to thank you.." 

And my favorite "I drank too much last night I got bills to pay"...Hey, I still have my sense of humor about it all, right?  

'Roid Week 2009

I almost forgot until I saw an update on my Flickr home page. 

It's 'Roid Week 2009.

Everything Polaroid for one week.  A celebration, if you will. 

So pop over to Flickr, even if you don't have an account and check out the group of us who consider Polaroid a resurgence of a lost art.  

Save Polaroid has had an online campaign for the past year to fight for the everything that is instant film.  A successful campaign at that!  

You may have one stashed in your attic and if you do, let me know and let's make a deal.  Below is my Polaroid SX-70 Land Camera.  

Is Patience REALLY a Virtue?

This is what I feel like today.  I know, not very appealing or attractive for that matter....but it fits my mood nonetheless.  

Most of you who are friends of mine are already aware that I'm currently unemployed.  I've been interviewing with a company in Madison, WI since the first week of September.  Everything has progressed very well.  Phone interviews, in person interviews, online assessments, asking for my references....it's all moving in the right direction.  The hitch, it's now a waiting game. 

I am not a patient person.  Never was, probably never will be.  

This job would require a relocation which has some excitement for me.  New job, new place to live, new people, maybe new friends, new adventures.  

I'm just needing to know NOW how this chapter will turn out.  I was to have heard last week Friday but that has now turned in to mid-week this week.  Mid-week means Wednesday to me.  It better mean the same to their human resource department.  

The picture of the garden sculpture above is from a farm about 30 minutes outside of Milwaukee called Monches Farm.  If you're ever in the area, it's worth a visit.  Not only do they have beautiful perennials, plants and garden sculptures but also a absolutely fabulous shop filled with everything that you never knew you needed.  Those kind are my favorite shops by the way.  

On a warm Summer or Fall day you can walk throughout their property and see chickens, roosters and even a peacock that is so fabulous.  

So take a walk through a few pictures of this past Summer with me and remember how great it felt to have the sun in your eyes (pre-daylight savings) and camera in-hand.  

Tag, You're It.....

A tag from The English Muse .... but more importantly, a bit of random information from moi.  If you'd like to share in my randomness, tag yourself on your blog, Facebook or even as a comment here.

  1. Where is your cell phone: Right next to me, isn't yours? 

  2. Your hair: blonde-ish, brown...highlights just this past week.

  3. Your favorite food: This is too difficult to answer.

  4. Your dream from last night: I have a recurring dream that I'm back in high    school or college, but at my current age.  Last night's dream was that I had to pay for  tuition and didn't have the cash to do it.  

5. Your favorite drink: Starbucks, Soy Cinnamon Dolce Latte...please.

6. Your dream/goal: To become employed.

7. What room are you in: Guest bedroom @ my brother Rick's house.

8. What are your hobbies: Photography, Painting, Reading, Dreaming

9. What is your fear: Right now, not finding a job.

10. Where do you want to be in 6 years: Anywhere, as long as I'm happy.

11. Where were you last night: Oconomowoc, Wisconsin...at my brother Rick's house.

12. Something you are not: Shy.

13. Muffins: Rather have bagels or scones.

14. Wish list items: Recurring answer, to be employed.

15. Where did you grow up: New Berlin, Wisconsin

16. Last thing you did: Opened the shade to check out the sunrise.

17. What are you wearing: That's classified..it's 6AM.

18. Your TV: Ancient.

19. Your pets: My four year old Himalayan cat Mischa.

20. Your friends: The best part of my life...the most creative, funny, and unconditionally loving people I know.

21. Your favorite store: Tough one...always a fan of J.Jill.  

22. Your favorite color: Any shade of purple.

Happy Hallowed Eve!

A few days late....but we hope everyone had a wonderful 

Halloween weekend full of costumes and candy galore.  

Misty's skelton and my pale pumpkin.

Flickr Faves of My Own

Tonight I was sorting through photographs from the last few years since getting a DSLR.

These are a handful of favorites I wanted to share. 

Now, if I could only get them organized and filed I would be set. 

Have a wonderful weekend.