The first two pics are of the windmills right outside of Bloomington, IL. The rest are all taken from my parents' yard. I love the mist that comes off of the mountains in the mornings.
Empty Nest in Illinois
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Scenery
The first two pics are of the windmills right outside of Bloomington, IL. The rest are all taken from my parents' yard. I love the mist that comes off of the mountains in the mornings.
Hodgepodge
Welcome back to the Wednesday Hodgepodge! Be sure to add your link to the bottom of Joyce's post and then go visit the neighbors. After all, that's part of the fun!
1. It's a brand new month...share one thing you're looking forward to in October.
October is the month for the "Spoon River Drive" - all the towns around the Spoon River have flea markets and crafts everywhere, I'll be going on Saturday.
2. Is chivalry dead? Explain.
I wouldn't say it's dead. There are still some guys out there that try to protect and care for women. I'd like to think that both my son and SIL still possess some chivalry.
3. On October 2, 1950 the Peanuts comic strip made its debut. Which character is your favorite? Which character is most like you? (Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, Shroeder, Snoopy, Woodstock, or Pig Pen) If you need a description click here .
I've always liked Shroeder for some reason.
4. What's something you're competitive about?
Grades - I tend to excel when I have someone to compete with. I just hate for someone to do better than me - it makes me study more.
5. October is National Popcorn Popping Month...are you a fan? How do you like your popcorn?
Love popcorn - with lots of butter!
6. When did you first realize the world is small?
Years ago I told my BF a story about the chained rock at Pineville, KY. She never really believed me. I was at her house one night and her aunt and uncle stopped by. Somehow, we got on the subject of the mountains and she told them my story. Her uncle knew the story. Turns out his grandmother was raised on Pine Mountain. She believes me now!
7. In terms of architecture, what's the most beautiful building you've seen up close and in person?
I haven't seen a lot but I love the capital building in Springfield, IL. I also love this building that I work in, Sherman Hall. The upstairs auditorium is just beautiful.
8. Insert your own random thought here.
I got home last night at 8. Sleeping in my own bed was wonderful. The trip went well and I'll have lots of pictures to post later in the week.
October is the month for the "Spoon River Drive" - all the towns around the Spoon River have flea markets and crafts everywhere, I'll be going on Saturday.
2. Is chivalry dead? Explain.
I wouldn't say it's dead. There are still some guys out there that try to protect and care for women. I'd like to think that both my son and SIL still possess some chivalry.
3. On October 2, 1950 the Peanuts comic strip made its debut. Which character is your favorite? Which character is most like you? (Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, Shroeder, Snoopy, Woodstock, or Pig Pen) If you need a description click here .
I've always liked Shroeder for some reason.
4. What's something you're competitive about?
Grades - I tend to excel when I have someone to compete with. I just hate for someone to do better than me - it makes me study more.
5. October is National Popcorn Popping Month...are you a fan? How do you like your popcorn?
Love popcorn - with lots of butter!
6. When did you first realize the world is small?
Years ago I told my BF a story about the chained rock at Pineville, KY. She never really believed me. I was at her house one night and her aunt and uncle stopped by. Somehow, we got on the subject of the mountains and she told them my story. Her uncle knew the story. Turns out his grandmother was raised on Pine Mountain. She believes me now!
7. In terms of architecture, what's the most beautiful building you've seen up close and in person?
I haven't seen a lot but I love the capital building in Springfield, IL. I also love this building that I work in, Sherman Hall. The upstairs auditorium is just beautiful.
8. Insert your own random thought here.
I got home last night at 8. Sleeping in my own bed was wonderful. The trip went well and I'll have lots of pictures to post later in the week.
Friday, September 28, 2012
Follow Friday Four Fill-In Fun
Welcome to the weekly Follow Friday Four Fill-in Fun Blog Hop!
Each week, Hilary over at Feeling Beachie lists four statements with a blank for you to
fill in on your own blogs. This week’s co-host is Pam from Trooppetrie Hilary really needs co-hosts, so please email me some statements! She would LOVE it if you could please help her spread the word about this hop…. So, please tweet, FaceBook share, and add the linky to your post…
1. when I was little I was called Jonipper by my dad - Jo because I was supposed to be a boy and Nipper because of another reason that I'm not going to disclose.
2. The chocolate and caramel mellowcremes from Brachs in the shape of cats, bats, haystacks - the kind you can't hardly find anymore - are my favorite candy
3. If I could have one magical power it would be to slow time down.
4. If I could go back to school it would be to become a computer expert - and I am going to school to try to do that.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Pondering With a Purpose
Thursday again! Time to do a little "pondering" with Brenda from Fiction With a Purpose.
Her rules are really easy:
1. Grab the Pondering with a Purpose Badge (in her sidebar)
2. Look at the week's prompt
3. Post something on your blog that relates to the prompt - it can be a story, a poem, a picture -- anything you want it to be.
4. Go back here and add the URL from your post to the linky list on Brenda's.
5. Go check out the other bloggers who have added their links to the list.
6. AND most of all.... Have fun!
How appropriate! Exactally what I am doing today. Wandering down the road - heading home!
Didn't think I'd be able to post today. Forgot about the laptop!
Isn't technology great! At least I thought so - but evidently it didn't publish! Oh well, We're here!
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Chats on the Farmhouse Porch
It's time to head over to Patrice's porch for the weekly chat.Wendell is with us today! Don't know about anybody else but I've kind of missed him.
Questions
- Please tell me a fond autumn memory. Or tell me something interesting you're doing now that fall is here. Fond memories? I have lots of them. I love Halloween and seeing all the kids dressed up. I used to make my kid's outfits. I made them "jailbird" costumes one year and made them so they could later be used for pajamas. The first time I put them on my son after Halloween (he was pretty little), he went tearing out of the bathroom saying "I ready to go, I ready to go!"
- What's your favorite kind of cheese? Colby Longhorn
- Have you ever been in a wedding, other than your own (if applicable)? I was in quite a few weddings in my younger years.
- Did you ever do anything as a child to earn money? (Lemon aid stand, crafts, mother's helper, chores, etc.) We used to go around picking up pop bottles and taking them in for the deposit.
- Do you wear a watch? Not anymore - I think the cell phones have taken the place of watches. I miss wearing one but it just seems unnecessary anymore.
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