Thursday, February 14, 2008
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
2 month anniversary
Yesterday was not a good day. 2 month anniversary of my niece's death from leukemia. Got $460 fuel oil bill for the month of January. Found out that the local paper messed up on a half page ad. Blew a presentation to the town board, and had a fight with my boyfriend.
So, I have a choice.
I can sit here wallowing in remorse.
Or, I can climb.
.... have boots, will travel
Monday, February 11, 2008
MOTHER/MUSHER/MAGNIFICENT ARTIST
Sled Dog Artist Pam LaCombeConnell
www.sleddogfineart.com
will be holding a reception Sat. Feb. 23rd from 7:30-8:30 at the Big Moose Inn in Eagle Bay while her son competes in the New England Sled Dog Club's races there this weekend. More info here
www.bigmooseinncalendar.blogspot.com
and www.nesdc.org.
Women In Film
Video by Philip Scott Johnson
Pictured ...
Mary Pickford, Lillian Gish, Gloria Swanson, Marlene Dietrich, Norma Shearer, Ruth Chatterton, Jean Harlow, Katharine Hepburn, Carole Lombard, Bette Davis, Greta Garbo, Barbara Stanwyck, Vivien Leigh, Greer Garson, Hedy Lamarr, Rita Hayworth, Gene Tierney, Olivia de Havilland, Ingrid Bergman, Joan Crawford, Ginger Rogers, Loretta Young, Deborah Kerr, Judy Garland, Anne Baxter, Lauren Bacall, Susan Hayward, Ava Gardner, Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly, Lana Turner, Elizabeth Taylor, Kim Novak, Audrey Hepburn, Dorothy Dandridge, Shirley MacLaine, Natalie Wood, Rita Moreno, Janet Leigh, Brigitte Bardot, Sophia Loren, Ann Margret, Julie Andrews, Raquel Welch, Tuesday Weld, Jane Fonda, Julie Christie, Faye Dunaway, Catherine Deneuve, Jacqueline Bisset, Candice Bergen, Isabella Rossellini, Diane Keaton, Goldie Hawn, Meryl Streep, Susan Sarandon, Jessica Lange, Michelle Pfeiffer, Sigourney Weaver, Kathleen Turner, Holly Hunter, Jodie Foster, Angela Bassett, Demi Moore, Sharon Stone, Meg Ryan, Julia Roberts, Salma Hayek, Sandra Bullock, Julianne Moore, Diane Lane, Nicole Kidman, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Angelina Jolie, Charlize Theron, Reese Witherspoon, Halle Berry
Music: Bach's Prelude from Suite for Solo Cello No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007 performed by Yo-Yo Ma
http://www.myspace.com/e
Pictured ...
Mary Pickford, Lillian Gish, Gloria Swanson, Marlene Dietrich, Norma Shearer, Ruth Chatterton, Jean Harlow, Katharine Hepburn, Carole Lombard, Bette Davis, Greta Garbo, Barbara Stanwyck, Vivien Leigh, Greer Garson, Hedy Lamarr, Rita Hayworth, Gene Tierney, Olivia de Havilland, Ingrid Bergman, Joan Crawford, Ginger Rogers, Loretta Young, Deborah Kerr, Judy Garland, Anne Baxter, Lauren Bacall, Susan Hayward, Ava Gardner, Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly, Lana Turner, Elizabeth Taylor, Kim Novak, Audrey Hepburn, Dorothy Dandridge, Shirley MacLaine, Natalie Wood, Rita Moreno, Janet Leigh, Brigitte Bardot, Sophia Loren, Ann Margret, Julie Andrews, Raquel Welch, Tuesday Weld, Jane Fonda, Julie Christie, Faye Dunaway, Catherine Deneuve, Jacqueline Bisset, Candice Bergen, Isabella Rossellini, Diane Keaton, Goldie Hawn, Meryl Streep, Susan Sarandon, Jessica Lange, Michelle Pfeiffer, Sigourney Weaver, Kathleen Turner, Holly Hunter, Jodie Foster, Angela Bassett, Demi Moore, Sharon Stone, Meg Ryan, Julia Roberts, Salma Hayek, Sandra Bullock, Julianne Moore, Diane Lane, Nicole Kidman, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Angelina Jolie, Charlize Theron, Reese Witherspoon, Halle Berry
Music: Bach's Prelude from Suite for Solo Cello No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007 performed by Yo-Yo Ma
http://www.myspace.com/e
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
An "Arghhhhh" joke (?) Posted ONLY because I am about to pay my Health Insurance Bill, which at $455 monthly - didn't cover last month's hospital bill
Trying to escape through Pakistan, Osama Bin Laden found a bottle on a beach and picked it up.Suddenly, a female genie rose from the bottle and with a smile said "Master, may I grant you one wish?"
"You ignorant, unworthy daughter-of-a-dog! Don't you know who I am? I don't need any common woman giving me anything" barked Bin Laden. The shocked genie said "Please, I must grant you a wish or I will be returned to that bottle forever."
Osama thought a moment, then grumbled about the impertinence of the woman and said "Very well, I want to awaken with three American women in my bed in the morning. So just do it and be off with you!"
The annoyed genie said, "So be it !" and disappeared. The next morning Bin Laden woke up in bed with: Lorena Bobbitt, Tonya Harding, and Hillary Clinton. His p*nis was gone, his knees were broken, and he had no health insurance.
God is good.
"You ignorant, unworthy daughter-of-a-dog! Don't you know who I am? I don't need any common woman giving me anything" barked Bin Laden. The shocked genie said "Please, I must grant you a wish or I will be returned to that bottle forever."
Osama thought a moment, then grumbled about the impertinence of the woman and said "Very well, I want to awaken with three American women in my bed in the morning. So just do it and be off with you!"
The annoyed genie said, "So be it !" and disappeared. The next morning Bin Laden woke up in bed with: Lorena Bobbitt, Tonya Harding, and Hillary Clinton. His p*nis was gone, his knees were broken, and he had no health insurance.
God is good.
Weather Report
ARgghhh! I am planning an event this September based on something begun in England, called National "Talk Like A Pirate" Day. My friend Fritz Henry (he's in my list of favorite solo performers - if you scroll down this blog)...
is going to perform at this (he is great at talking like a pirate). Well, I could give him a run for his money this morning. It's early. My old (only 4 months old) computer is now resting in Davey Jone's locker, and I just ordered a notebook from Dell. The good news? My new business has a better credit rating than I do. The bad news? I had to choose between purchasing a computer and paying my hospital bills from surgery last month. Hillary, you better straighten out the health care system if and when you make it to the top.
Because I make a living here thanks to the computer, you can see why this was a no-brainer decision. However... "ARGHHHH!" and "Shiver me TIMBERS?" ... makes you wanna walk the plank.
Anyway, speaking of "the top" - this morning, I am going to don my rain gear and climb. No, not a 46er. But up Bald Mountain. Super Bowl weekend was a caloric orgy. . . but man, wasn't that final catch wonderful? I have a new respect for these guys. Not only are they in top shape, but they know how to stay focused.
Not a bad thing. . . (ARGHHH!)
is going to perform at this (he is great at talking like a pirate). Well, I could give him a run for his money this morning. It's early. My old (only 4 months old) computer is now resting in Davey Jone's locker, and I just ordered a notebook from Dell. The good news? My new business has a better credit rating than I do. The bad news? I had to choose between purchasing a computer and paying my hospital bills from surgery last month. Hillary, you better straighten out the health care system if and when you make it to the top.
Because I make a living here thanks to the computer, you can see why this was a no-brainer decision. However... "ARGHHHH!" and "Shiver me TIMBERS?" ... makes you wanna walk the plank.
Anyway, speaking of "the top" - this morning, I am going to don my rain gear and climb. No, not a 46er. But up Bald Mountain. Super Bowl weekend was a caloric orgy. . . but man, wasn't that final catch wonderful? I have a new respect for these guys. Not only are they in top shape, but they know how to stay focused.
Not a bad thing. . . (ARGHHH!)
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
John Crimi, Outdoor Education Specialist, Gander Mt. Sports
John and his wife have been to
Africa big game hunting many times, and will be sharing their experiences at an Outdoor Wilderness Weekend offered at a former hunting/wilderness lodge called the Big Moose Inn in Eagle Bay. Call them for a brochure - and enjoy this slide show I made featuring shots of John's trophies.
Now, I must admit, I have mixed feelings about this... as I am new to this world. But, it warrants exploring. Enjoy this demo - and share your thoughts....
Africa big game hunting many times, and will be sharing their experiences at an Outdoor Wilderness Weekend offered at a former hunting/wilderness lodge called the Big Moose Inn in Eagle Bay. Call them for a brochure - and enjoy this slide show I made featuring shots of John's trophies.
Now, I must admit, I have mixed feelings about this... as I am new to this world. But, it warrants exploring. Enjoy this demo - and share your thoughts....
3/8 - New program on Hunting and Seeing Africa at Big Moose Inn!
Wanna think outside the box?
check out the Outdoor Wilderness Program coming at the Big Moose Inn in March... which includes a slide show by John Crimi and his wife called "Hunting and Seeing Africa".
Get in the mood by visiting here! then call the Inn for details at 315.357.2042!
Talk about thinking outside the "Blue Line".... (grin)
check out the Outdoor Wilderness Program coming at the Big Moose Inn in March... which includes a slide show by John Crimi and his wife called "Hunting and Seeing Africa".
Get in the mood by visiting here! then call the Inn for details at 315.357.2042!
Talk about thinking outside the "Blue Line".... (grin)
Monday, January 28, 2008
Jamie's presence lingers in the halls of the many hospitals in which she stayed before she died last month. She and her sister, Mel - were google-eye fans. . . as is evident in this photo.
This blog was started, in part - in order for me to share the beauty of the Adirondacks with her as (we had hoped) she recovered from leukemia. She passed away on Dec. 12th.
Jamie was well-known for a ten year old. Her efforts at fund raising were carried on CNN - and her home town favorites - the Buffalo Sabres - are continuing to work towards Leukemia research in her memory.
They will soon be playing a game and dedicating it to her memory. Each will be wearing one of her designer wristbands. They knew and loved my niece well.
Whenever I climb, I think of her.
And what part of one's day is Not about climbing? . . . I climb out of bed, out of the car, out of the hot tub, out of trouble, out of drunken sleep, out of - despair.
Google eyes? Oh, yes.
The Adirondack winters give us plenty of opportunities to climb.
On Skiing the Brea Trails in Boonville, NY
12 miles of skiing... from Boonville to Pixley Falls State Park.
Wow... these trails are maintained with a double track - and everyone from aged grandmas to tiny tots were out enjoying the course.
I can't help but reflect on how easy it is to follow a track already laid out, as compared to bushwacking through the wilderness, which is how I normally travel emotionally. I will post a few pics of the falls and hope to go back there to ski again soon.
The trails follow an aged canal system - I look forward to reading more about the history of the area. Returned.... wanting to read poetry - and stumbled upon an article in Ploughshares about the work of Elizabeth Bishop, whose work I had not read in a few years. The piece was called "The Art Of Changing Your Mind"... google it if you are a poetry fan.
Pre-set cross country trails are not necessarily helpful for practicing this artform... instead they provide relief from the need to make any decisions at all. For this gal, who limits herself to three decisions a day, at most, choosing the Brea Trails on a day of rest (Sunday) made sense.
Wow... these trails are maintained with a double track - and everyone from aged grandmas to tiny tots were out enjoying the course.
I can't help but reflect on how easy it is to follow a track already laid out, as compared to bushwacking through the wilderness, which is how I normally travel emotionally. I will post a few pics of the falls and hope to go back there to ski again soon.
The trails follow an aged canal system - I look forward to reading more about the history of the area. Returned.... wanting to read poetry - and stumbled upon an article in Ploughshares about the work of Elizabeth Bishop, whose work I had not read in a few years. The piece was called "The Art Of Changing Your Mind"... google it if you are a poetry fan.
Pre-set cross country trails are not necessarily helpful for practicing this artform... instead they provide relief from the need to make any decisions at all. For this gal, who limits herself to three decisions a day, at most, choosing the Brea Trails on a day of rest (Sunday) made sense.
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