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| Sunday, July 5th, 2009 | | 4:51 pm |
 Hope everyone had a good 4th of July. I went to the Boston Mills Art Festival - didn't buy anything though, and later saw the new Woody Allen movie, Whatever Works, which was funnier than I was expecting. I went to the Madison Hotel in Morristown, NJ, for the wedding last week and it was really nice, and I even managed to stay upright in my new shoes. Didn't have much time for sight-seeing, but we did check out the Short Hills Mall (I love looking at beautiful merchandise, even if I can't afford any of it!), and we ate at this restaurant, Guerriero's. Here's some leftover pictures from a few weeks ago. After attending the Parade the Circle event, we went to the Rockefeller Greenhouse, which is another one of those great places that I've never been to even though I've lived here all my life. Also a couple pictures from Morristown. ( PHOTOS ) | | Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 | | 9:49 pm |
Parade the Circle
 Saturday afternoon was Cleveland's annual Parade the Circle event sponsored by the Art Museum. It's a fun event where anyone can sign up to be in the parade and design and make their own costumes, floats, etc. The parade winds around the streets that are known as the University Circle area, which is where the museums, the art and music institutes, as well as Case Western Reserve University and Severance Hall are located. It's a beautiful area that's always been one of my favorite parts of Cleveland. The weather was perfect, the colors spectacular, and I took lots of pictures. ( PHOTOS ) | | Monday, June 1st, 2009 | | 5:03 pm |
Bad Kitty . . .
 I had an unexpected day off work today. I went to start my car this morning and the battery was dead. Called AAA, they got it started and I took it in and got a new battery. I used the extra time this morning to finish repairing the above creamer . ( MORE ) | | Thursday, May 21st, 2009 | | 9:52 pm |
 Here's the latest photos of what's been going on around my place. ( PHOTOS ) | | Tuesday, April 7th, 2009 | | 9:30 pm |
| | Sunday, March 29th, 2009 | | 8:04 pm |
 At last! Plants are coming to life, and the temperatures have been in the upper 40's and 50's. (I just stopped typing this for a minute to let Dixie outside, and it's freezing rain and snow outside! What happened?!) I started raking and picking up sticks and debris, which included an empty packet of Popeye's Hot Sauce (not mine!). ( MORE ) | | Wednesday, January 21st, 2009 | | 7:17 pm |
 The weather has been so freezing cold here that I haven't always felt like putting out bird seed on a daily basis. The other day I went outside and this little guy was sitting outside the garage as if to tell me I better get the food out, and make it quick. He then hopped up on the neighbor's fence and I finally told him "ok, ok, I'll go get the food!". He immediately ran to his feeding spot in the backyard and waited for his handout. I've been trying to get rid of a cold lately, as well as going to weekly physical therapy for my knee. Years ago in a freak accident at work, I hit it against my desk and dislocated it. Until recently, it had been ok, but a few months ago it really started hurting, so I've got to strengthen it up again. Here's another squirrel photo, plus a couple pet pictures taken while they were helping me put away the Christmas decorations. Also, a couple pictures taken at Cleveland's Lakeview Cemetery. It's one of those places that because I live here, I've always just taken it for granted and never really visited. I was there briefly a couple months ago, and I hope in the spring to really get a better look and take more pictures. ( PHOTOS ) | | Tuesday, December 30th, 2008 | | 2:13 pm |
| | Wednesday, December 24th, 2008 | | 11:38 pm |
 Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! I wanted to get a cute holiday photo of Rory and Dixie, but as you can see, they were completely bored with the idea. Napping was their priority. ( Photo ) I did get a couple pictures of a beautiful sunrise this week, and a few weeks ago, the full moon was still visible in the morning. ( Photos )Have a wonderful Merry Christmas!  | | Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 | | 10:42 pm |
Les Paul Tribute/Artistic Luxury Exhibit
 Went to a couple of events recently - the Les Paul Tribute concert and the Artistic Luxury - Tiffany, Faberge, Lalique exhibit at the Art Museum. More info and some photos behind the cut: ( MORE ) | | Thursday, October 30th, 2008 | | 4:46 pm |
| | Friday, October 17th, 2008 | | 6:03 pm |
 This past weekend was perfect fall weather - warm, sunny, leaves gloriously colorful. Went to a wedding on Saturday, Friday night a friend from my yoga class asked if I wanted to go to a Kirtan featuring Shantala. I didn't know what to expect and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Beautiful music, voices and rhythms, a great evening. Took advantage of the nice weather to go for a walk in the park and take some pictures. ( PHOTOS ) | | Tuesday, October 7th, 2008 | | 1:59 pm |
 Rory is safe and sound now, but I had a real scare a week ago. I've been using the cat walking jacket for a couple years to take him out in the backyard and it's worked really well, but a couple Sundays ago, I had him outside and he heard some voices and got spooked. He started leaping and pulling and jerking around and before I could get him back in the house, he managed to get himself out of the jacket. The jacket never came open, he just violently wiggled out of it, and I couldn't get hold of him. He spent all day Sunday under bushes/shrubs way in the back of the yard by the neighbor's fence, and wouldn't let me get near him. I sat up all night with the backdoor open, hoping he would calm down and walk back in the house, but he never did. I stayed home from work Monday, thinking for sure I'd be able to somehow get him back inside, but any attempt to get near him, and he took off running. I was so upset, worrying that he would get lost and that I'd never get him back. I bought one of those Havahart traps and set it up in the back of the yard that evening, and around 9:30, the neighbor's dogs were barking and she said there was something in the trap. I did catch a cat, only it was someone else's cat who obviously couldn't resist the tuna fish bait. I released the intruder, gave up and realized I had to get some sleep and I would have to go to work the next day. Tuesday morning it started raining and I was frantic thinking about Rory outside in the rain. Around 5:00 a.m. I heard meowing coming from the garage and I quick ran outside and closed the door. It was too dark to do anything, so I waited until it was light and went back out to begin looking for him in the garage (my garage is ... uh, well - a big mess!). I was so relieved to finally see him back in the corner under a small table. I spent two hours sitting in the garage with him - talking to him, calming him down. Eventually, while I was sitting on the floor next to him, he was calm enough that he actually started to go to sleep, and that's when I grabbed hold of him by the back of the neck and stuffed him into his carrier and took him back in the house. Whew! It was such an upsetting ordeal and I was so, so, so thankful that everything turned out ok and that he was safe in the house. I was too exhausted to try to make it into work, so I took another day off. It was like everything in life stopped - all I could think about was getting Rory back. Everything is back to normal now, and Rory will not be going outside again any time soon. I don't know if I'll ever use that jacket again or not. | | Sunday, August 24th, 2008 | | 9:16 pm |
 I was looking forward to a summer of taking vacation days, relaxing and doing things around the house and the yard, working on long neglected craft projects, and basically just slowing down a bit and enjoying myself. The universe, however, had something else in mind. Lots of chaotic changes at work, so I haven't been able to take much time off. My few days in Cape May have been it, and I'm really thankful I was able to do that. Chaos, too, with people around me in my personal life. The Tarot image of The Tower is how I'm feeling. Everything seems to have exploded and nothing will be quite the same again. That isn't necessarily bad, but it will take a while for whatever new is happening to reach its final form. On a lighter note, I painted and rearranged my bedroom a few months ago and I've been enjoying it very much. I was surprised by how something as simple as changing the position of the bed could make me feel so different. It's almost as if moving the bed was the start of other movement in my life. I have to thank ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) the_two_sisters for this Foujita print. Years ago I came across it on another website and really loved it, and I wanted to know who it was by. She kindly gave me the information and I was able to order this inexpensive print. When I painted the room, I decided to splurge and have it nicely framed, and I'm so happy with it. I think I like it so much because it reminds me of one of my favorite writers, Anais Nin, and also because it allows me to imagine myself spending my days in a Paris cafe instead of an office cubicle.  On the wall opposite the Foujita, I put up all my Paris watercolor prints. Three of them I bought myself at local antique shops, and the other ones a friend of mine found at a couple different garage sales for only a few dollars. I love them. I put a large image of them behind the cut so you can see the details.  ( PHOTO )Last, but certainly not least, Rory seems to approve of my decorating choices.  | | Monday, July 21st, 2008 | | 9:12 pm |
CAPE MAY TRIP
 I'm back from my trip to Cape May, NJ. It was just a short trip, but I had such a nice time and it was wonderful to get away from work for a few days. The weather worked out perfectly - not too hot and it didn't rain. I want to get my pictures posted, and I've got a lot of catching up to do with everyone's journals. I used to have time at work to read LJ, but lately I've been really busy and haven't been able to find any extra time. So here are my photos (lots of them!) I posted large sizes so you could see the details, so they might take a while to load. ( MORE ) | | Wednesday, July 9th, 2008 | | 7:42 pm |
Twins!
 I don't remember ever getting a double yolk before, and it really startled me. I'll be leaving soon for a few days vacation in Cape May, New Jersey, with James and his sons. I was there once a few years ago and I really enjoyed it. I loved all the beautiful Victorian homes, the flowers and gardens, and I remember the fresh smell of the ocean. I can't wait! Unfortunately, soon after I get back, I have to report for jury duty - something I'm definitely not looking forward to. I've never done it before and I really, really don't want to. I'm hoping they'll interview me and find me unsuitable and send me home. The little black cat that has been sort of living next door disappeared for over a week, but turned up again yesterday and seems to be fine. No one knows where she went, but I'm happy she's ok. The neighbor missed her and was happy she came back, but I sure wish he would take her in the house. Here's Rory enjoying his latest Sunday morning outdoor exploration.  | | Friday, June 20th, 2008 | | 10:04 pm |
| | Tuesday, June 10th, 2008 | | 3:16 pm |
 This pretty little creature showed up in my neighbor's yard a few weeks ago. She stays in his yard most of the time, and he's semi-adopted her, feeds her, and I think he's named her LouLou, but I wish he would take her in the house because I worry so much about her. I don't know what he intends to do when the fall comes. She can't be left outside all the time in the cold weather, plus she looks like a young cat and I worry that if she isn't spayed, she'll be getting pregnant and there'll be more stray kitties. She's so friendly and loves attention, I'm sure she'd like a real home. The neighbor keeps to himself and I rarely see him or speak to him, so I don't know what he plans to do. She spends a lot of time sleeping under his truck, but last night she came over on my patio for a visit. ( PHOTOS )I haven't been doing very much lately. I don't even remember the last time I saw a movie in a theater, but here are some netflix movies I enjoyed: Lust, Caution - an interesting Ang Lee WWII era, Chinese language film, with lots of pretzel position sex scenes. Broken English - a small, quietly amusing, independent film by Zoe Cassavetes starring Parker Posey. House of Voices - the story wasn't that great, but I liked this movie because it had an old-fashioned spookiness to it. It looked scarier than it really was. A week ago, I started painting my bedroom, but then it got too hot to finish. I'm hoping this weekend will be cooler so I can get more work done. I'm going to try some glazing techniques on the walls, which I've never done before, and I have no idea if it will turn out like I picture it in my mind. Oh, I can't close this without a picture of my own kitty, Rory. The house is a mess because of the work in the bedroom and Rory discovered this box and decided it makes the perfect spot for napping.  | | Sunday, April 6th, 2008 | | 8:10 pm |
I took off from work on Thursday and Friday. It's always good to have time off, but I knew I needed a break when I started rolling down the car window and getting out my parking garage key card while pulling into my own driveway after work. On Thursday, I took Dixie to the groomers for her haircut and she looks so cute.   The weather is finally getting nicer and today I was able to get out in the yard and start cleaning things up. Rory was meowing like crazy at the back door, so I put his kitty walking jacket on him and let him prowl around outside for awhile. Later, I took a walk down to the lake. It's been so long since it's been nice enough to take a walk, and it felt so good to be moving around outside in the fresh air. This little guy is so used to me putting out bird seed that he now follows me around the yard whenever he sees me, impatiently waiting for me to go get the food.  A couple weeks ago I went to the Sewing Expo. and bought only a few things - these pretty trims and the iron-on crystals cat ( iron-on cat ) (not sure how I'll use it, but I couldn't resist it). Some of the movies I've seen recently and enjoyed: "Passion of Ayn Rand" - came across this while channel surfing "Gone, Baby, Gone" "Becoming Jane" "Death at a Funeral" Michael Haneke's new version of "Funny Games" and another movie of his, "Seventh Continent". I like his movies so much. There's always something to think about and discuss. | | Tuesday, February 26th, 2008 | | 7:41 pm |
 I've basically been hibernating this winter. I haven't done much at all lately. This week is back to snowy, cold weather. I like checking out the yard after a snowfall to see if there's been any animal activity. This corner was pretty busy. ( Photo )This past weekend I saw the movie "In Bruges". Very funny and very dark, with great dialogue. A few weeks back I drove down to Athens, Ohio, with James and his younger son to visit his older son who's attending Ohio University. I've never been there before and the surrounding countryside (which is part of the Appalachian foothills) was very pretty. The weather was mild that weekend - no snow and in 40's, so I was happy about that. This time of year everything was a blah winter grey, but I imagine it's really beautiful in spring and fall. Other than the university, there isn't much in the city, but we managed to find a really good restaurant when we got there Friday night - Stephen's. Saturday afternoon I got a horrible headache and stayed in the hotel room while James and the kids had lunch, so I never had a chance to see anything else. |
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