How about a self contained living river ecosystem in your living room? I love the idea of combining art into something practical, useful and also great for the environment, so this really fits the bill. Read the rest of this entry »
OhMyGosh! I LOVE LOVE LOVE my new camera! Did I mention before what I got? I stepped up, at the recommendation of my dearest husband Butch and stopped playing in the toybox. I got the Nikon D300. While this isn’t a full on professional camera, trust me, this thing can handle just about anything from what I can tell. Read the rest of this entry »
I’m going through this consumer nightmare of trying to sell some camera stuff, then use that money towards buying a better, faster, stronger camera.
Selling the camera stuff has been tough because for some reason, even though I have a perfect 100% positive feedback on eBay, no one looks at my stuff when I list it. So I had to ask my good friend Jeff to list stuff for me. I sold my main camera two weeks ago, and am selling a lens and another camera this week. Wish me luck! 
Now then, I’ve been trying for 2 weeks or more to buy the replacement. I know, I should wait until all the sales are final with this stuff, but I thought I could fudge a bit and buy it now. Read the rest of this entry »
Let’s see, I really don’t have anything in my head. I’m just emotionally drained. First my in-laws stayed almost a week, then I had 2 weeks off for good behavior. Then my parents came and visited about 4 days or so. They got bored and left early. I was already worn out when they got here, so I wasn’t up for entertaining very much. I tried to keep my happy face on through all of the company and did a fairly good job of being pleasant, I hope.
Finally all the company was gone. Then I got a call from my friend’s daughter the other day, telling me she had died. She was 59. She was a wonderful, amazing, intelligent woman. And just like that she is gone.
Well, it’s not that straightforward though. She was my therapist at one time. After she retired we became friends. Yeah, I know, maybe not by-the-book ethics, but I don’t care, she’s an awesome person and we had some great conversations over the years since we’ve been friends. We didn’t call each other often but when we did we’d have these marathon conversations about anything and everything.
Then on July 2nd, she killed herself. I have no idea why. I don’t really have any details at all except she took her own life. I’m so grateful to have received the call from her daughter at least, but I couldn’t very well have asked her for details.
Friend and confidant
Admired, brilliant, loquacious
Bold, fiery spirit
Stumbling around the web, I found this article on Futuristic Materials. This stuff is just amazing, so I wanted to share it with you. Just think where we’ll be in 10 years if these materials go into products that are mass produced? I say it that way because I know there must be secret flying cars and robots that fold laundry out there, but still, I am driving my little old Subaru and folding my own laundry. And it’s the 21st century!
Anyway, enjoy these groovy new materials. They have awesome potential to change our world. And it makes me think, if I never imagined this stuff, what will they think of next!? Woot!
1. Aerogel: also called “Frozen Smoke”
Hey everyone! How are you today? I’m fine, just preparing for more company later this week.
So today we ordered new tires for the car. I learned more about them than I ever thought I’d need to know, but luckily Butch used to work in that business, so he got really good ones. Read the rest of this entry »
The in-laws left Tuesday morning after about 5 days of visiting. I’ve enjoyed my peace and quiet the past few days, but soon my parents are coming to visit for a week. What are we, the local hotel? Can I start charging these people for room and board?
It’s nothing personal, but I just can’t stand company staying at my house. I feel invaded. I put a happy face on and am quite amicable, but that happy face only lasts so long. 5 days of 4 guests is too much for me. Then to follow it up with 7 days of 2 more guests? No thank you. I’m thinking of staying at a hotel.
I don’t understand people who invite themselves over, even for a short visit. To me that is incredibly rude. I don’t care who you are, it’s just plain rude.
I feel like I’ve lost my sense of humor and my happy face. Hopefully after the middle of July I’ll get it back again. Because being angry and frustrated doesn’t suit me at all. I prefer happy, by far.
I can’t believe I did it. Butch’s Uncle Bob is the most patient, awesome teacher ever. He taught me to ride a motorcycle in less than an hour.
(This is the scooter I want to get. The Piaggio MP3 400, but of course, I’ll get mine in red! See how it corners!? How amazingly cool is this!?)
See, I’m taking a motorcycle safety course in September. I was so nervous. But Uncle Bob thought if I learned the very basics on his bike, I wouldn’t go into the class overwhelmed.
It’s all in preparation of me getting a scooter! I don’t want a motorcycle, mainly because sitting on one is quite painful! But also because I want something automatic. But I want to scale down, use less fuel, and have a way to run errands and stuff.
Anyway, I actually rode the motorcycle by myself for like a half of a mile, without hitting anything or stalling. It was pretty damned cool. I could feel the adrenaline rush. I see why people like it.
But I was scared too, but maybe that’s part of the thrill?
So wish me luck. Let’s hope I don’t kill anyone or anything when I take the class in early September. And let’s hope I can find a way to get that Piaggio, in red!
I need to put my happy smiley face on now…. Hang on a sec….
Four of my in-laws are going to be arriving any minute. I’ve cleaned and organized as much as possible. My tiny house will be bursting at the seams till Monday.
And it’s a Formula One weekend, but it kind of sucks because the race itself will be broadcast on Fox, which means that the picture is really crummy and hazy and horrible. F1 is F1 though. Exciting and Passionate and Intriguing.
Anyhoo… I probably won’t get much computer time to blog and tell you what FUN I’m having all weekend. 
So have a great weekend! See you on the flip side!
Love, Neece