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December 28 Year End 2008It has been a good year for me as I experienced the natural ups and downs of life.... I completed more of my education and even took two religion courses. Eastern and western religions...I found these to be very interesting and I was not certain if enlightening myself more would change my personal or world views....well it did not on a personal level but it was helpful for my world view understanding. I found that it could take a lifetime to be fully versed in world religions and I believe I will leave that to the Theologians. I made some new friends this year that have challenged some of my thinking...I like that aspect. My son continues to challenge me as well...very mildly compared to how I was as a teenager. I am anxious to see him find his niche in life....he loves his gaming and perhaps that will take him through his career life. He mentioned he would like to travel...I hope I can help him out there and who knows...maybe he will take flight one day and send me news from some travels he decides to take. I lost a couple of friends this year but I am happy that they left me with thoughts I can laugh about. I hope that their families continue to move through and forward. The economy has taken its toll on family, friends, and acqauintances alike...it was inevitable if you really stopped to take a look at things and the spending behaviors that have been cultivated by corporate americas lending industry. Let alone...the American public needs to wake up and accept the consequences of their own misbehaviors and act accordingly. The old saying comes to mind...If it seems to good to be true then it probably is! Well I will get off that soap box and wish everyone a great time in 2009! May 26 Been a whileWow it has been awhile since I last wrote. Not too much out of the ordinary has been going on at work or at home. Spring is trying to arrive and we finally have some flowers in bloom and leaves on the trees. A bunch of hail passed through yesterday and brought down a lot of those new leaves but it looks like the plants should recover. The town of Coon Rapids and Hugo were not so fortunate as a tornado left a path of destruction.
I am back in the school mode again and that is consuming a bit of my free time. Soon I will be taking the summer off and working on losing some dead weight. Coco is doing well and I will have her write again this summer. Brandon is looking forward to schools end. It was a long winter here indeed.
I did have a bit of an adventure with my friend Bill not so long ago. In fact it occured on Sunday May 18th while out for a biking adventure. We toured the country side up around Monticello, Annandale and had the pleasure of happening upon the first of many celebrations for French Lake, Minnesota's 100th anniversary (1908 - 2008). French Lake township is nestled in the heart of fabulous Wright County Minnesota.
The area has beautiful Lakes available to the locals as well as fishing enthusiasts. This small rural community with slow rolling terrain welcomed Bill & I into their celebration which was held at the four corners service station. We were able to catch views of the lake, the old school house, and the abandoned town store.
Inside the service station we were able to choose from a wide variety of local fare...beef jerkey and beef sticks caught Bill and my eyes. The flavors we selected were certainly a hit and worth going back for. While enjoying our local fare we took the opportunity to fraternize with the local celebrants. The most popular mode of transporation among the locals were other motor bikes. We had the pleasure of meeting the descendant of one of the towns founders. This industrious young man had ridden his circa 1962 motor bike which had been passed from generation to generation.
The celebration ended when the locals who had gathered rode off with a smile and friendly waves. It was time for Bill and I to make our return trip. The experience I had that day will forever be fixed in mind. For that I must thank the Township of French Lake & my friend Bill.
TTFN,
Sharon
For French Lake Township Demographics visit the site below:
February 07 I dunnoI am not really sure why I am here tonight. There is not too much going on. I am almost done with my most recent class...one more paper to post by Monday & then a month break before the next class. Brandon is busy with his computer stuff & I guess I am busy with mine. Char is heading for Arizona soon and will be gone for 10 days. Good for her...she is getting away at the right time. I am dreaming of walking a white sand beach. I think that I would love to be able to have a morning walk on a warm beach every day for the rest of my life. What a beautiful thing to walk while the tide is out and you can see all the interesting creatures that are often unseen. The patterns in the sand are not unlike a fresh wind drifted snow on the planes. One exception...big temperature difference.
The first time I walked a florida beach when the tide was out....I made a note to self to always have some type of foot protection while in the water. Just trust me on that one. I need to visit the ocean again so I can renew the sound of the rolling surf and that unique smell. Having grown up around many lakes and streams...I have found that I tend not to stray too far from a scenic waterway. Maybe it is just not that easy to get away from in the land of 10,000 lakes. I have not been fishing in what seems like forever either...counting down to spring...green...flowers & fresh mown grass. January 20 Minnesota Style Winter or how to Hibernate ProperlyWell it was dang cold this morning. I am not sure the absolute low but at 8:00 AM the computer weather master reporter said -18 degrees F. F is correct. So what did I do? I followed through on breakfast plans with the ladies. Libby has remote start on her car otherwise I would not have gone. I am a freeze baby. Born in January in Minnesota and have regretted it ever since. I should have crawled south when I had the chance. I will have to ask the ladies if it is alright to call ourselves the "Jaded Ladies" club. We are not truly jaded but it sounds like a conversation starter any way. So I am tired of doing homework & thought I would work on some 2008 updates here.
I did speak with a fellow student in the Ukraine today though. That is somewhere between Germany & Russia. Nothing else too exciting about that. I just thought I would mention I am getting more worldly in my contacts.
In american style I had emailed those whose photos I have posted to get their permission. I am now guilty of being what I least like...a proponent of the "opt out" feature. I really must work on that. At any rate...I have had no one ask to be removed but instead received some more photos to post.
I will have to check with Char and see how her party went last night. It was too cold for me to make the drive...I am sure she had a great time and a house full.
I wonder if I should try to start the car at all....hmmmm? I am going to try car pooling with Libby this week. We will see how that goes.
So my top tips for hibernating are:
1) Make friends with someone who has a fireplace
2) Have someone you can cuddle with or a darn nice blanket to crawl under
3) Hot water for a warm cup of whatever you like...
4) A really good book and some background music
5) A really good movie to watch & some popcorn
6) Just party anyhow...heated garage helps (Chars suggestion)
7) Fly way south...
8) Have really warm socks
9) Phone a friend
10)Looking for a great answer from a friend! Send suggestions...printable ones December 23 I am Coco the Devon Rex FelineOK....so here is my story...I was very rudely uprooted from a home where I had a ton of friends. Well maybe I did not think of them as friends exactly...I like to be the center of attention you see. I am considered a grand champion two times over. I have had my kids and am now retired. Some would say I was a bit naughty at my previous home...so hence the home swap and a word to the wise...be careful what you plan for!
So anyhow...the ride to my new destination was a bit rough and the surroundings completely unfamiliar...I was also hearing new voices and seeing new faces....ye gads what a sight! I chose to hide for a couple of days and plan my escape. OK so I came out at night to relieve myself....yes I was decent enough to use the designated spot.
I must admit it was nice to have a spot that did not seem to be so.....communal. The whole thing still was quite stressful...I could not eat properly for days. I kept thinking that some other cats must surely be close by...the two new human faces also kept finding me and peering at me in my hiding places. Well why could they not understand that I just needed time for cryin out loud....to plan my escape of course.
Well it has been since late October 2007 and I have several plans for escape devised...I will use them when the time is right. It has not been all bad. I was feeling a bit under the weather though and was taken against my will to some white coaters...I was poked and yes prodded in spots I care not discuss! To top it off...I was also injected twice...serves them right that I threw up all over the place. So now I am totally down and out....and I am returned to the white coaters for more shots...allergies to the first shots they say...so the cure is more shots? Well HELLO HUMAN...who wouldnt throw up?
So my dignity was now thoroughly trashed and I felt like hell and did not have the energy for escape that night....but just wait.
Well it is now almost two months later and it seems like an eternity....most of my initial trauma has worn off and I must admit the Humans...Sharon & Brandon might just be OK...sometimes. I have a great view of other outdoor creatures...some look a bit tasty even. I may have to give chase on my day of escape.
Oh there are these great mouse treats that I get to play with....I must admit that they screw with my head a bit...I think I even had to replan some of my escape plans.
See I am completely off subject again. So any how I started to trust the humans some more...they do feed me and keep me clean. I even get to snuggle with them. I think they like me...they say they LOVE me....but whatever. If they loved me so much then why did they do this to me?
I look and feel ridiculous! I got out of it once and then I was put in it again. So now I will have to pretend I like it and think how to get out of it.
I can not believe they think this is my happy look!
Regards and TTFN,
Coco
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