Archive for November, 2007

Seven Ran-dumb Thangs (snap, snap, snap)

Friday, November 30th, 2007

Kellyjean tagged me to list seven random things about myself. It would be more fun to just no, no, no… never mind…I will play by the rules for once. Well, not quite – but close enough for me.
1. I can’t bake – because I can’t follow rules. I try, but I [...]

Local Woman Cracks Under Pressure to Be Good

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007

The churches in our small town all take turns volunteering to drive the local routes for Meals on Wheels, a program which provides meals to elderly shut-ins and operates out of the local Senior Center. A few years ago, I made the half crazed decision to sign my name to the list of volunteers [...]

The Family Art Colony

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007

This is the Country Doctor’s family in colored pencil as drawn by the youngest daughter when she was um… er… younger.

This is the same family in the same picture represented in yarn by a slightly less young sister when she was also um…er…also slightly younger. This same sister went on in later years to create [...]

Acclaimed Builder Also Renowned for Yoga Skills

Monday, November 26th, 2007

Every morning right around seven a.m., Dennis arrives at our house and begins his work.

But first he warms up with… a little yoga.

Here he is demonstrating the “tree” pose. Note how his upper body remains relaxed as he holds his balance on one foot.

He quickly moves into a modified “half tortoise”. [...]

Happy Thanksgiving!

Friday, November 23rd, 2007