to take a picture of my bookclubbers, but at the last moment with only 8 of us left, I remembered. Sorry for the poor quality photo and sorry to all you bookies who left too soon! We had a marvelous time discussing Pride and Predjudice (which we actually did discuss) and we enjoyed some good food and coffee and fun fellowship. This is phase one of my “Keeping My Sanity” strategy while I’m homeschooling. I am one of those types of people who is energized by the company of others, by cooking and seeing lots of people enter my home. Next months’ read is Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe. I’m on chapter 3 and love it already. I’ll leave you with this quote from the book about Aunt Chloe that seems to be my mantra in life, “The arrival of company at the house, the arranging of dinners and suppers “in style,” awoke all the energies of her soul; and no sight was more welcome to her than a pile of travelling trunks launched on the verandah, for then she foresaw fresh efforts and fresh triumphs”.
Archives for August 30, 2008
Introducing new segment: Friday’s Favorite Fotos
Meet my new cleaning ladies….that’s Elea on your left….fresh from a fantastic job of swiffering and dusting. Then there’s Emme on the right (cute aprons, huh?) who has become an veritable expert at all things vacuuming. They do pretty solid work, considering what we pay!
Meet Kit and Emily. Our favorite American Girl dolls sporting their newly hand knitted items. Elea made the orange “throw” for Emily and Emme the red apron for Kit. Great job girls, and thanks to grandma for all those lessons.
Meet our slightly less than absolutely neurotic dog Scooter, with his new red polo. He’s looking a little inquisitive. Maybe he’s wondering why he has a shirt on? Perhaps he’s discerning the flavor palette of the latest dog treat choices? Are we having burgers for dinner? Do I even look good in red? Do these people realize I haven’t been to the spa in 5 weeks?
Meet my “To Do” list! Which is empty! On Labor Day Weekend! Life is Bliss! And I love these chalkboard walls, but I may be forced to redo them in black. I’ve seen way too many cute ones in black. My cousin Jamie, who has renamed herself Jamie Knoxville, did hers in black. %$@#@. I just called her a name…she won’t mind…..she’ll call me one back.
And last but certainly not least, meet Mantle, who despite his very manly name, has been badly feminized. So goes the destiny of most spots in my house. I L-O-V-E the mommy and baby zebras. (TJ Maxx of course). So there you have it—a few Friday fotos to recap the week.