Remember this house??I have started taking the Trax to work. It's a 30 minute ride for me and if I don't meet Dad on the way in, I end up with just about an hour a day to read. I am finishing about a book a week. I have reported on my progress so far in "Books We've Read" blog. Go and check it out.
AND -- I want to send out a GREAT BIG
THANK YOU
to our own JULIE/MOM
for keeping up the Blogger Flame!!!
Thank you for keeping us going. I truely enjoy seeing what you are doing down there, so far away from us. And it really reminds me to stay in touch with every one here. Appreciation abounds!
There is a new book out:
"Not quite what I was planning; Six-Word Memoirs by Writers Famous & Obscure"
I read about it on another blog. Very interesting premise. Can you write about yourself in 6 words?
Few examples:
celebrity chef Mario Batali (he sent seven)
"Brought it to a boil, often"
Stephen Colbert:
Well, I thought it was funny
Eliza:
I'll just sleep five more minutes
Ok, here is one that I thought of for me:
Did I say that out loud?
While walking down the street one day a US senator is tragically hit by a truck and dies.
His soul arrives in heaven and is met by St. Peter at the entrance.
'Welcome to heaven,' says St. Peter.
'Before you settle in, it seems there is a problem. We seldom see a high official around these parts, you see, so we're not sure what to do with you.
''No problem, just let me in,' says the man.
'Well, I'd like to, but I have orders from higher up. What we'll do is have you spend one day in hell and one in heaven. Then you can choose where to spend eternity.
''Really, I've made up my mind. I want to be in heaven,' says the senator.
'I'm sorry, but we have our rules.'
And with that, St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to hell.
The doors open and he finds himself in the middle of a green golf course. In the distance is a clubhouse and standing in front of it are all his friends and other politicians who had worked with him. Everyone is very happy and in evening dress. They run to greet him, shake his hand, and reminisce about the good times they had while getting rich at the expense of the people. They play a friendly game of golf and then dine on lobster, caviar and champagne. Also present is the devil, who really is a very friendly guy who has a good time dancing and telling jokes. They are having such a good time that before he realizes it, it is time to go. Everyone gives him a hearty farewell and waves while the elevator rises...
The elevator goes up, up, up and the door re opens on heaven where St Peter is waiting for him. 'Now it's time to visit heaven.'So, 24 hours pass with the senator joining a group of contented souls moving from cloud to cloud, playing the harp and singing. They have a good time and, before he realizes it, the 24 hours have gone by and St. Peter returns.
'Well, then, you've spent a day in hell and another in heaven. Now chooseyour eternity.
'The senator reflects for a minute, then he answers:
'Well, I would never have said it before, I mean heaven has been delightful, but I think I would be better off in hell.
'So St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to hell.Now the doors of the elevator open and he's in the middle of a barren land covered with waste and garbage. He sees all his friends, dressed in rags,picking up the trash and putting it in black bags as more trash falls from above.The devil comes over to him and puts his arm around his shoulder.
'I don'tunderstand,' stammers the senator.
'Yesterday I was here and there was a golfcourse and clubhouse, and we ate lobster and caviar, drank champagne, and danced and had a great time. Now there's just a wasteland full of garbage and my friends look miserable. What happened?'
The devil looks at him, smiles and says, 'Yesterday we were campaigning...... Today you voted.
USA Today had a rating of the Super Bowl commercials.
#1 Clydesdale horses with the rocky music
#2 Carrier pigeions
#3 critters scream with squirrel missed by car
#4 Giant rat goes for buys bag of chips
#5 fire breather heats up romantic dinner
#6 men sneak beer into wine and cheese party
#7 big parade balloons go after the parade balloon coke
#8 star studded cast stops dozing
#9 scent of nuts makes homely woman alluring
#10 stain on shirt is louder than a job candidate
What were your favorites?
I went to Borders Book store today. I made a list of all the books I want to read, but wouldn't buy, but would get from my library. If you want to see the list, look to our book blog.
Ok, truthfully, now, how many of you really understand and use correctly the words GOOD and WELL?
I may have blogged about this before, but I find this amazing!
Does any family member in Utah have a TiVo or a DVR (yes I know they are the same thing)???
Must be able to record the season premiere of Lost on Thursday, Jan 31
I finished the book, "Wd Wtht End" on our trip to Hawaii. (Just got back) It went on and on. I was so glad to get it over with. And yes, Julie, is right - We are a product of our choices!! In the 1300's everything was so primitive. So grateful I didn't have to live during that time. There was no freedom to do anything. Those in charge were sly and manipulative and they thought they were very smart.(Godwyn & Philemon) I believe their choices will be a defining factor towards their eternal reward. There were others who geniunely tried to help other people to have a better life and they lost themselves in the service of others.(Caris and Merthin) There were some stupid oafs who lived solely from a physical aspect (Ralph and Alan.) Gwenda lived by the seat of her pants - she did what she had to do to survive. I admired her. Ken Follett used some cheap shots. At times he would throw in some 21st century trailer trash words. I expected him to have more class than that. Don says the first book "Pillars of the Earth" was much worse. I guess I can't remember very well. On a scale of 1 to 10 ... I'll give it a 6.
Sara donati has written more "Into the Wilderness" books! I didn't know I was behind, but happy that I can easily get them from my library.
I can get a much bigger "recycling" trash can FOR FREE!!
I can get another "leaves" trash can for .76 cents!
You can take back cut material to the fabric store!
It is difficult to find nice dress pants for a size 30 waist man. Come on!!
On Lds.org you can see ALL the music that has been printed in all the magazines since 1971! I printed a few.
Sophie Kinsella, the "Shopaholic" writer, has written several books under a different name!! It is Madeleine Wickham.
It is fine to park at one end of the mall and walk to the other and back while doing returns. Just walk fast if you only have 1 hour.
If you didn't receive your "happy meal" toy from one Burger King, but didn't discover it until you were home, you can go to a different Burger King to get that toy. (I know it is not called a happy meal at B.K., but what is it called??)
Bumpa, (Dad), does not think he needs to change his toothbrush head from his sonicare toothbrush. Don't you think he should change it?? He can buy one at drugstore.com at a fine price.
Truly, I learned all of this today...well, except for the 2 trash items, I found that out yesterday.
Good guessing Tatia, and nice try Dawney, good to know you can use google effectively!
FIRST LINES OF BOOKS!
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,
Tale of two cities – charles dickens
"Where's Papa going with that ax?" said Fern to her mother
Charlotte’s web – e.b. white
Once there were four children whose names were Peter, Susan, Edmond, and Lucy.
Lion, the witch, and the wardrobe – c.s. lewis
For many days we had been tempest-tossed.
Swiss family robinson - johann wyss
Mathias cut a comical figure as he hobbled his way along the cloisters
Red wall – brian Jacques
It was not that Omri didn't appreciate Patrick's birthday present to him.
The Indian in the cupboard – lynn reid banks
'Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again
Rebecca – Daphane DuMaurier
All children, except one, grow up.
Peter pan – j.m. barrie
Kino awakened in the near dark.
The pearl – john Steinbeck
Call me Ishmael.
Moby dick – herman Melville
Please sir, I want some more… NO THIS IS NOT THE FIRST LINE, but I wanted to use it anyway....it was such a good one.
Oliver twist – charles dickens
I Nephi, having been born of goodly parents
Book of mormon - nephi
One of our New Year's Eve traditions is to play, the New Year's Eve Game! It is very fun, and made up by me, Julie.
You pick a category, answer the question, get points. This year we had 10 categories and around 145 questions. After the questions, we add up the points, then with those points we auction off the prizes. Very rousing and fun.
A new category this year was First Lines of Books.
I thought I would share this category with you all. If you know any of the answers, give the answers in the comment section. I will print the answers in a few days.
HAVE FUN!!
FIRST LINES OF BOOKS
A. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,
B. "Where's Papa going with that ax?" said Fern to her mother
C. Once there were four children whose names were Peter, Susan, Edmond, and Lucy.
D. For many days we had been tempest-tossed.
E. Mathias cut a comical figure as he hobbled his way along the cloisters
F. It was not that Omri didn't appreciate Patrick's birthday present to him.
G. 'Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again
H. All children, except one, grow up.
I. Kino awakened in the near dark.
J. Call me Ishmael.
K. Please sir, I want some more…
L. I Nephi, having been born of goodly parents
