Monday, December 31, 2012
Sunday, December 30, 2012
A Southern widder's bedroom
Crossin' her is a killin' offense.
Male cats typically just piss on their territory. The boys' father was an alpha male.
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Uncle Otis and Janis 1988
My father's youngest brother and me at my parents' house.
I was editing that newspaper at the time. I didn't do that very long. My nerves.
I found this photo in a box a day or two ago. In '88 I was 31. Must have graduated from SMU in Dec '87, then.
Those gray pants are Liz Claiborne. I picked them up at Ross for $20, and wore them until the cuffs were completely ragged. I loved those pants.
Yeppers, I still have that sweater.
I was editing that newspaper at the time. I didn't do that very long. My nerves.
I found this photo in a box a day or two ago. In '88 I was 31. Must have graduated from SMU in Dec '87, then.
Those gray pants are Liz Claiborne. I picked them up at Ross for $20, and wore them until the cuffs were completely ragged. I loved those pants.
Yeppers, I still have that sweater.
Friday, December 28, 2012
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
A modest Christmas
The tree was from Lana.
Candlesticks from Primitives, about $13 for both of them.
Wallhanging from the Christian Market In Jerusalem.
UPDATE: I spent less money on Christmas this year than I used to spend on the boys' stockings, and I'm happier for it.
Candlesticks from Primitives, about $13 for both of them.
Wallhanging from the Christian Market In Jerusalem.
UPDATE: I spent less money on Christmas this year than I used to spend on the boys' stockings, and I'm happier for it.
It's pouring rain this morning.
God bless the parents with new trampolines and bicycles and musical instruments.
I'll be off to Lansdowne later with satsumas from our trees and fresh broccoli from the garden.
I'll be off to Lansdowne later with satsumas from our trees and fresh broccoli from the garden.
Monday, December 24, 2012
Christmas lights
My peculiar taste in Christmas display this year -- a house that is not ashamed to open its blinds.
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Saturday, December 22, 2012
This pic is not obscene!
Just me forgetting how to use the darn camera on the new phone.
Gawd, it's gonna be a LOOONG middle age.
Friday, December 21, 2012
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Monday, December 17, 2012
Last night I attended the First Baptist Church in Natchez Christmas program, Hail to the King.
It was a lavish production with a 23-piece orchestra, 70 very capable voices in the choir, and wonderfully done set and costumes. The staging and readings were better than good.
However, I found that modern Christmas music puts me off. I'm flat-out reactionary when it comes to Christmas music -- the older, the better.
It was a lavish production with a 23-piece orchestra, 70 very capable voices in the choir, and wonderfully done set and costumes. The staging and readings were better than good.
However, I found that modern Christmas music puts me off. I'm flat-out reactionary when it comes to Christmas music -- the older, the better.
Sunday, December 16, 2012
I just signed up with 23andMe. I'm curiouser and curiouser.
I'm going to talk my brother into it, too. We can get a more thorough profile that way.
I'm going to talk my brother into it, too. We can get a more thorough profile that way.
Saturday, December 15, 2012
Friday, December 14, 2012
In the mail from Peg Britton:
With the holidays upon us I would like to share a personal experience with my friends about drinking and driving.
As you may know some of us have been known to have brushes with the authorities from time to time on the way home after a "social session" out with friends. Well two days ago I was out for an evening with friends and had several cocktails followed by some rather nice red wine. Feeling jolly I still had the sense to know that I may be slightly over the limit. That’s when I did something that I've never done before - I took a cab home.
Sure enough on the way home there was a police road block but since it was a cab they waved it past. I arrived home safely without incident. This was a real surprise as I had never driven a cab before, I don't know where I got it and now that it's in my garage I don't know what to do with it.
With the holidays upon us I would like to share a personal experience with my friends about drinking and driving.
As you may know some of us have been known to have brushes with the authorities from time to time on the way home after a "social session" out with friends. Well two days ago I was out for an evening with friends and had several cocktails followed by some rather nice red wine. Feeling jolly I still had the sense to know that I may be slightly over the limit. That’s when I did something that I've never done before - I took a cab home.
Sure enough on the way home there was a police road block but since it was a cab they waved it past. I arrived home safely without incident. This was a real surprise as I had never driven a cab before, I don't know where I got it and now that it's in my garage I don't know what to do with it.
Happy
holidays!
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Nivea's A Kiss of Vitamin Swirl is one of the best lip moisturizers I've ever used, and my lips tend to chap.
Might be a nice stocking-stuffer.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Necklace, too
For when my temper is up.
Now that pendant was $24, but it was a needful thing. It will go right well with my black cowgirl boots and Armani jacket.
That's black cord at 39 cents a yard. Four barrel clasps are $1.19.
Now that pendant was $24, but it was a needful thing. It will go right well with my black cowgirl boots and Armani jacket.
That's black cord at 39 cents a yard. Four barrel clasps are $1.19.
Homemade necklace
When the last teardrop falls, make jewelry.
I found this pendant at Craft City for $4.99. The leather and clasp probably cost $1.
All it took was a pair of needlenose pliers. I had those, already.
It looks like Murano glass, but it's Chinese.
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Harley with sidecar
The sidecar will be painted to match the bike.
That's Mac, he belongs next door.
A swing for the grandson, and a hammock for the husband. All the comforts of home.
Season's Greetings
Shoot, I guess this is my Christmas card to all of you. Hail damage and all.
Hope you have as merry a Christmas as I did.
Love,
Janis
New Perot Museum of Nature and Science
Just opened Saturday. Very near the restaurant.
Not enough time to visit this go round.
Family Christmas party
From the left, cousin Roger, cousin Sherry, cousin Sharon across the table, back to Sherry's granddaughter, across to Sherry's husband.
I sat beside Sherry's husband, my brother Bill was to my left, the smiling blonde woman is his wife, the red-head is my sister, and that's her husband sitting to her right. My brother Charles arrived a little late, and sat to the left of Sherry's husband. The man with his back to us is Sharon's husband, showing off their beautiful new granddaughter.Mural back wall private room
There on the left is my cousin Richard, 56.
That man is so handsome it makes me sorry we don't come from Alabama.
Janis taking pictures
Pretty blurry.
It's really embarrassing to get caught talking pictures of yourself for whatever reason.
Holiday memories
I spent the weekend with my sister and her recently wed (though long familiar) husband in Texas.
We attended a large family Christmas party given by my Uncle Dick and his wife Ruth, the youngest and last living sibling on my father's side of the family.
I'm calling this the great Christmas festivity this year. I had a lovely time all weekend long.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Friday, November 30, 2012
Thursday, November 29, 2012
I am on my knees here.
The Stewpot in Natchez, MS, needs some good knives and good potato peelers. I'd say 4 paring knives, a good carver, and a couple of good 8" chef knives, 3 or 4 potato peelers. I found that I liked using the 7" santoku for many chores, too. Forschner has proven adequate for most purposes here.
The Stewpot feeds the hungry. I volunteered for Thanksgiving.
UPDATE: Never mind. I found some reasonably priced Paula Deen knives at Walmart. They might not be the best, but they're a sight better than what they have.
The Stewpot in Natchez, MS, needs some good knives and good potato peelers. I'd say 4 paring knives, a good carver, and a couple of good 8" chef knives, 3 or 4 potato peelers. I found that I liked using the 7" santoku for many chores, too. Forschner has proven adequate for most purposes here.
The Stewpot feeds the hungry. I volunteered for Thanksgiving.
UPDATE: Never mind. I found some reasonably priced Paula Deen knives at Walmart. They might not be the best, but they're a sight better than what they have.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
I am going to make a point to see this on December 14.
Lyman and I attended something similar the first year of our marriage. It was a lot of fun.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Friday, November 23, 2012
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Under-the-Hill, Natchez, MS 11/22/12
Under-the-Hill, Natchez, MS 11/22/12, a set on Flickr.
After Thanksgiving. The calliope played "God Bless America" as the boat pulled away from shore.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Monday, November 19, 2012
New plate rack and botanical painting
This wall has been giving me grief for nearly 20 years.
I'm happier now.
The Wedgwood earthenware was something I had from years ago.
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Honestly, someone needs to a grip here. I did get those cards out by the way, about a month after I'd personally called the sponsors.
Now, I've received a request for a picture of Lyman to be in a memorial video. I like this one.
What do you say?
Now, I've received a request for a picture of Lyman to be in a memorial video. I like this one.
What do you say?
Friday, November 16, 2012
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
That'll wear you down.
I was on the phone this morning to AT&T. As of this morning, I have split my land line service off from the Internet, and managed to save more than 50% on monthly phone bills.
Vonage called with an introductory offer that guarantees a bill of $9.99 for the next three months, jumping to a whopping $32 something after. That includes unlimited long distance in the US, and unlimited long distance to 60 foreign countries. So even after the introductory rates expire, I'll still be paying half of what we were paying before -- $114 and something.
Hey, I worked for a long-distance co. that was one of the original competitors to Ma Bell's long distance service, established not long after MCI hit the scene.
I was on the phone this morning to AT&T. As of this morning, I have split my land line service off from the Internet, and managed to save more than 50% on monthly phone bills.
Vonage called with an introductory offer that guarantees a bill of $9.99 for the next three months, jumping to a whopping $32 something after. That includes unlimited long distance in the US, and unlimited long distance to 60 foreign countries. So even after the introductory rates expire, I'll still be paying half of what we were paying before -- $114 and something.
Hey, I worked for a long-distance co. that was one of the original competitors to Ma Bell's long distance service, established not long after MCI hit the scene.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Monday, November 5, 2012
Sunday, November 4, 2012
When the boys moved on, Michael asked to take Pierrette and Pierrot. I considered that fair, since it belonged to his grandparents.
I found this Renoir screened on canvas, at least 24x30". It is out at Dianne's for framing in a wide gold frame.
That will replace the tapestry. I'll post a picture.
I found this Renoir screened on canvas, at least 24x30". It is out at Dianne's for framing in a wide gold frame.
That will replace the tapestry. I'll post a picture.
Saturday, November 3, 2012
I'm crazy about this woman -- her looks, her voice, the way she moves. Is she still alive?
From Soulful Detroit -- Update for the Five Stairsteps: This is 2006 December 6th. Alohe (Ramijimar S. Habeeb-Ullah) changed her name in 1980 in Oneonta, New York. She is enjoying her retirement. She likes Sci-Fi, science, technology, and exotic animals. She helps with social causes for all people including American Indians and Black Americans. She worked as an archaeologist, Atlanta Zoo with the Pandas. She is a scientist.
Friday, November 2, 2012
Persian rug
I never said I didn't like drama. I just don't like adolescent drama.
My mother crocheted both throws, this red one and the purple one.
I'm rebuilding my own life here, y'all. My husband died in July. If I lost it, I'd start something else again.
I talked to a man from Bay St. Louis this morning. He lost everything in Katrina. He said, "Houses are just bricks and sticks. I'm free now."
My mother crocheted both throws, this red one and the purple one.
I'm rebuilding my own life here, y'all. My husband died in July. If I lost it, I'd start something else again.
I talked to a man from Bay St. Louis this morning. He lost everything in Katrina. He said, "Houses are just bricks and sticks. I'm free now."
Icepick found Your Post-Hurricane Home Inspection Checklist in Popular Mechanics.
(Thank you, dear.)
(Thank you, dear.)
Rodrigue's Blue Dog
A donation piece. 500 bucks to the Red Cross.
It symbolized -- for me -- Ivan, Dennis, Katrina, Rita, Gustav, Isaac, and which one took out Galveston? Ah, yes -- Ike.
A prominent display in our home.
Now it symbolizes Sandy, too.
It symbolized -- for me -- Ivan, Dennis, Katrina, Rita, Gustav, Isaac, and which one took out Galveston? Ah, yes -- Ike.
A prominent display in our home.
Now it symbolizes Sandy, too.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
You should have something to add to that, Mostly Cajun, regarding the danger of fire after a hurricane. He lost his house to fire after Rita.
Anything you'd add, Icepick? (Icepick is a Florida boy.)
Anything you'd add, Icepick? (Icepick is a Florida boy.)
TastyBits, a South Louisiana boy, offers these tips to hurricane victims --
If you know anybody who has been affected, here are a few tips to pass along:
If you know anybody who has been affected, here are a few tips to pass along:
1) GET FLOOD INSURANCE. (for everybody)
2) Have somebody help them go through their things, and keep them from tossing everything. Five years later, they will wish they still had some of the things they tossed.
3) Warped, splitting, cracked wood can be repaired. Dry it as best as possible, and get a furniture restorer later.
4) American made sofas cannot be replaced, but they can be re-covered.
5) Reputable contractors will have a waiting list, and they will be more expensive. Make temporary repairs, and wait for a reputable contractor. A local contractor should have been in a previous year’s phone book.
6) Get the roof repaired as fast as possible, but use an established roofer. Wait for a reputable roofer.
7) A carpenter is not a contractor. A butcher and a surgeon cut muscle, but a butcher is not a surgeon.
The place will be crawling with scammers. Scammers will promise twice much as a reputable contractor. The scammer will purchase the building material in the day, and the materials will be stolen that night.
9) The Insurance Company is not your friend. The settlement will seem high, but everything will cost twice as much. They will also include cheaper materials – stain-grade fir vs. paint-grade pine.
10) The government is not your friend. Once you get into and understand the system, it is a lot easier, but it takes time and patience. Also, the people who cheat have much less to lose. Do not take their advice.
11) People will need 6’ long tables with the plastic tops. The more surface space the better. Folding chairs are helpful also.
12) Plastic totes work better than boxes, and you can use them for years afterwards.
13) A used sofa is better than nothing, and a $250.00 Big Lots sofa works great.
2) Have somebody help them go through their things, and keep them from tossing everything. Five years later, they will wish they still had some of the things they tossed.
3) Warped, splitting, cracked wood can be repaired. Dry it as best as possible, and get a furniture restorer later.
4) American made sofas cannot be replaced, but they can be re-covered.
5) Reputable contractors will have a waiting list, and they will be more expensive. Make temporary repairs, and wait for a reputable contractor. A local contractor should have been in a previous year’s phone book.
6) Get the roof repaired as fast as possible, but use an established roofer. Wait for a reputable roofer.
7) A carpenter is not a contractor. A butcher and a surgeon cut muscle, but a butcher is not a surgeon.
The place will be crawling with scammers. Scammers will promise twice much as a reputable contractor. The scammer will purchase the building material in the day, and the materials will be stolen that night.9) The Insurance Company is not your friend. The settlement will seem high, but everything will cost twice as much. They will also include cheaper materials – stain-grade fir vs. paint-grade pine.
10) The government is not your friend. Once you get into and understand the system, it is a lot easier, but it takes time and patience. Also, the people who cheat have much less to lose. Do not take their advice.
11) People will need 6’ long tables with the plastic tops. The more surface space the better. Folding chairs are helpful also.
12) Plastic totes work better than boxes, and you can use them for years afterwards.
13) A used sofa is better than nothing, and a $250.00 Big Lots sofa works great.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Clean cars
Finally.
The yard guy also cleans cars, inside and out.
Tahoes -- 2005 on the left, 1997 on the right.
I use the '97 for running around town. The newer one is the road car. Note that they're in Lucy's colors, which are also the colors for one of husband's past schools -- Louisiana Tech.
The yard guy also cleans cars, inside and out.
Tahoes -- 2005 on the left, 1997 on the right.
I use the '97 for running around town. The newer one is the road car. Note that they're in Lucy's colors, which are also the colors for one of husband's past schools -- Louisiana Tech.
Saturday, October 27, 2012
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Friday, October 26, 2012
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Footstool from chair cushion
I'm serious about visiting, y'all.
If you'll come, I'll sit on this footstool and rub your feet.
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