March 31, 2013

Growing up, we often spent Easter Sunday in Bryan, TX, with my grandparents. I've written about my grandfather being co-owner with his older brother of a men's clothing store in downtown Bryan. Because of his work schedule, it was always hard for him and my grandmother to travel. Daddy was used to driving all over the state, so it was nothing for us to get in the car on Friday after he got home from work and drive to Bryan. (The first stop in my grandparents' house after hugs was always the cookie jar. My grandmother made the most wonderful almond cookies for us.)

The only thing that sticks out in my memory about Easter in Bryan is going to Calvary Baptist Church, usually in a new dress and white shoes. The invitational hymn at the end of the service was always the same on Easter Sunday, and I love the song: "He Lives." I could hear my grandfather singing the lyrics no matter if he was sitting with the family or at the back of the church.

I serve a risen Savior, He's in the world today;
I know that He is living whatever men may say;
I see His hand of mercy, I hear His voice of cheer,
And just the time I need Him, He's always near. 

He lives, He lives,
Christ Jesus lives today!
He walks with me and talks with me
Along life's narrow way.
He lives, He lives,
Salvation to impart!
You ask me how I know He lives?
He lives within my heart.

Today I'm creating time for breakfast with Mr. B. We had a lovely brunch at Zelko Bistro. I'm still full 1.5 hours after getting home. 

March 30, 2013

Beautiful yellow rose in the front garden in Houston.

Oh me. Oh my. I'm not in the mood to sew today, but I need to. I think the problem is that my sewing stuff is still downstairs in the area of the kitchen where we normally have a small breakfast table and chairs. But there's no TV in the kitchen so there's no noise for me. I like background noise! If I turn on the stereo in the living room, Mr. B can't hear the television. Also, there is the problem of getting started. Once I start sewing I'm fine and will keep at it for hours. Oh me. Oh my. Motivation is what I need!

I bought four pairs of shoes from different online stores so I could find just the perfect pair to go with a dress. I bought the dress several years ago. It was too big on the top, which is very unusual for me. So after it has hung in my closet for two or three years, yesterday I took it to be altered. Now I need to return three boxes of shoes that are sitting on the dining room table. Hummm. I seem to be lacking any and all motivation today.

Today I'm creating either pillows or jewelry. I'm currently watching the Sony Open tennis match. Am I the only one who thinks that the Williams sisters take steroids? Their bodies, strength and endurance are just off the chart, especially Serena. Since Venus stopped playing tennis she seems to have slimmed down, but Serena looks like a body builder on some sort of performance-enhancing drugs.

March 29, 2013

Neighborhood guinea hens. Here dinner, dinner, dinner.

Success, sort of, at the Apple Store last night. They got my newsletter to email by switching me to Yahoo Classic, but now I can't get back to regular Yahoo, where all my contacts are located. Not a big deal. I bet Dr. Mc or #1 son-in-law Nick can reverse that, until I need to send another newsletter out. Better news is that first thing this morning my client called with only a few minor tweaks. Yes! I love it when that happens.

Mr. B only has to work half a day today, or so he thinks. This really never works. He thinks he'll leave the office at noon, but something comes up and he stays until late in the afternoon. I guess it's really OK if he doesn't get home at noon because I have a meeting at 1:30 p.m. Ours are holiday schedules passing in the night.

Today I'm creating a finished newsletter. After making the minor corrections I'm forwarding the newsletter for distribution on Tuesday. Then it's back to the pillows I'm creating.

March 28, 2013

Sweet-smelling roses from the Houston garden.

I give up! I finished writing and the layout for my client's newsletter. The template I used looks good, but I can't get rid of the extra page. This morning I emailed the newsletter layout to Marta to see if she could get rid of the extra pages. She told me how, but now the damn thing won't attached to an email. I've thrown in the towel and called in the reinforcements. I have an appointment with an Apple One-to-One trainer tonight. Let's see what the experts can do.

Mr. B picked some roses from our garden yesterday and brought them in the house. They are so beautiful and smell so sweet. As buds, this antique rose is tight with pink on the edges. As it opens the rose is pink on the interior, but as it gets older the pink completely fades away to white. It's called Lady Banks Rose, I think. I used to remember the complete name because it is so pretty that I would recommend it to people.

Today I'm creating donation items. I've promised items to two auctions next week and one in April or May. Time to get busy sewing.

March 27, 2013

Cute and very light weight.

Some people aren't playing fair. Why must everything happen based on their schedule? These people need to get with the program or go home.

Interesting day! I was reminded that some people who think they are on a pedestal really aren't so high and mighty as they believe. As a matter of fact, some people need to get their heads out of the clouds (or their a$$es) and join the rest of us in the real world on planet Earth. I wish no one ill, but do enjoy when a comeuppance occurs.

Today I'm creating a newsletter for my new client. This will be number 1, with many more to come (I hope)!

March 26, 2013

A busy day. I was at my Tuesday client's office getting more assignments. They are all fun, so I'm not complaining! I need to sit down with my calendar and get organized because it's all going to happen fast.

Sometimes I get irritated and snippy. Does that happen anyone else? I was that way around noon today. Basically, when I say I'm going to do something, I'm going to do it. And it really irritates me when people I've known for a long time question my progress. Or today, maybe what irritated me was the tone used. What I got wasn't a friendly reminder or check up on the status. The tone was you need to do this NOW. Really? Find something better to do than question me when the deadline isn't for 10 days. My B sent me the perfect illustration of how I felt for about an hour (see pic of the day).

Today I'm creating a list of things to do for my client. Yes, I'm making a list so I can check it twice. That's how I roll. 

March 25, 2013

 Zappos shipped four bottles of nail polish in a huge box.
No shoes in the box. Just nail polish and LOTS of paper.

I was dressed and at my 8 a.m. meeting, semi-awake, this morning This man starts his day in the office at 6 a.m. and holds meetings at 6:30 a.m. Since I just started working with this new client, I decided not to say anything like, "Are you crazy?"

Mr. B and I were in the minority yesterday when we were talking to three friends who all get up early. "Oh, I just can't sleep past 5 a.m.," was the comment from one woman. I think she was the same one who said that she enjoys getting up early so she can read the paper and drink coffee. Really? Are coffee and the paper not available after the sun is up? The only thing I like to do at 5 a.m. (and 8 a.m. on most days) is roll over and go back to sleep.

Today I'm creating Internet searches on several topics. Lots of new projects are on the horizon and I have to be ready.