My Mom

It is my Mom's birthday tomorrow - November 30th, 1922 she was born. Geez, she was a good mother, a good wife, sister and aunty. My Mom departed the 19th of July, 1999. I miss her very much.

She always called me 'her little angel - with black wings'. I had my own mind, my opinions and I do, still today. Mom and Dad always let me speak, they may not have agreed, but they did let me speak.

When I was in grade nine - my smarts were peddle to the metal, excelleration. I was offered many courses to fill up my day at school. One subject I opted for was woodwork. I raced home and told Mom and Dad, I am going to take woodwork! Yep, I still have the bowl and the pictures of a teak coffee table I made.

I miss you, Mom
I love you,
Always X2
Your Daughter

Coal Country Music

You can see more information on this project at:

http://www.wvpubcast.org/newsarticle.aspx?=12161

Truly alarming what the human race does to the planet. Hell, I have seen enough with the pollution of pulp and paper mills in British Columbia. Enough with the tar sands in the province of Alberta.

Steve Holy

Once in awhile I will awake with a song in my head, today it was Steve Holy. Well, at the time I did not know it was Steve Holy. I have a song of his on a disk a friend gave to me. I searched out the lyrics this morning and oh dilly - there is Steve Holy.

The song is I'm Not Breaking.

...its torture baby - I can look but I can't touch
I'm going crazy 'cause I used to have your love
Now he has you and it kills me
I'm still needing you so much

I won't give on you
Though I hurt like I do
My hearts' broke
But don't be mistaken
I'm not breaking

see more at http://www.steveholy.com/

Power Off/Power On

Good grief, what a time we are having with power. Power was out three times yesterday; makes me very frustrated. I contacted the power company and they said it was due to wind - odd we have not had wind on the mountain side; however, there was no point to continue on with the conversation.

When the power goes off, we go into power mode. Should we start the generator or not. Water is always an issue because when the power goes off we do not have water. We always have four huge bottles of water on hand, just in case. Of course, we can always melt snow - which we have done in the past - not fun - we get the bbq out and stock pots - shovel the snow into the pots and put them on the bbq to melt. Oh to live rural is such a delight!

Happy Thanksgiving to all south of the border. Football frenzy happening! We are football frenzy here this weekend, it is our Grey Cup to be held in Calgary, Alberta. I watch football but I do not follow the game. I gaze around and look at those cute little butts!

What A Great Day!

Geez, it must be someone's birthday out there and I am receiving special soaring waves and flutters. What a good day it has been. Noisemakers' appointment went very well, doctor claims he is a picture of health!

While we were sitting in the waiting room for the doctor I spotted this elderly lady accompanied by a steel walker. Good lord, snow everywhere and this poor woman is only trying to get into the doctors' office. I bolted out the door and assisted her. It was slow going, but we chatted and laughed. I got into the office, sat her down and said for her to wait, I will get a nurse to sign you in. I proceeded, all went smoothly. At this point, Noisemaker - is sitting in the background wondering - what will she bounce to next. I went to check on him, sat for a moment and looked over at the elderly lady - she waved to me - come forth. I did - she says to me - you are an angel. I told her - my Mom always said I was one but with black wings. The lady gave a big laugh and said when she was my age, she was one too!

To the hardware store we travel - I met Shelia - my post carrier. She Prines. She recently had two knees replaced but took a moment to inquire how was 'your' John Prine concert. Little did she know she was stuck there for 15 minutes! Ode to Prine.

Off we are to the grocery store, good lord I got so many coupons - I was in coupon heaven! Good bargains, ice cream - pork loin - it is smucksville material.

Now we have to travel up to the post office about 12 miles away. I received a very special parcel from a very good friend of mine.

Ah, the day was so very special Noisemaker and I decided to stop and have a bite to eat. We walked into the diner and there is a friend of ours we have not seen in a year or so. We had such a nice yap session.

Home Noisemaker, Home. I built a strong fire, unloaded the groceries - got the mail (more coupons), and then I took a moment. Sat and was thankful. I am so thankful.

Hope having a birthday today is special like my day was for me - Cheers!Y

Here we are - the time for the sign of Sagittarius. Lots of good folk are born under this sign - I am one of them ;)

My morning did not start off great, I had to shovel snow. Honestly, by the time I reached roadside the aroma from down the country road was far too much for me. There is a strange scent coming from my fine neighbors' abode.

I decided to wash up my hair and once again I have bottles of conditioner and shampoo mixed up. Geez, the last time at the big box store I even took my magnifiers with me so I could read. But - oh no, I see I purchased another huge bottle of shampoo, not conditioner. I should write to the folks that make the product and tell them to change the color of the bottles. . .(oh, but wait - what about the folks that are color blind). Ya can't win; but plod on and do the best you can.

For those special folk out there under the sign of Sagittarius - this is for you!

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Happy Birthday!

NGDB

Look who has a new album out:

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

See More: http://www.nittygritty.com/sol_lyrics.html

The Cuckoo Clock Has Died Of Shock

Smucksville, I thought I would dazzle up the blog by re-arranging. I rearranged and my cuckoo died of shock. The windows are still feeling some pain because there has been such gusting winds all week. I swear one day when I went walking I near was taken up by the wind. It took everything I had in me to keep my two feet firmly on the ground. teehee, I figured if I was on the side of busty I could have evened myself out - ah, not to be.

...words about the cuckoo/windows - that is John Prine - My Mexican Home

A Moment

Sometimes in life, I receive this pure wonderment, awe. No, it does not contain the factor of homegrown or special chinese herbs. It is pure me!

It is for one to have the realm to laugh and live life!

Oh To Live On Sugar Moutain

When power is not a given, I think of all these songs I should be listening to. One is Sugar Mountain - Neil Young.

Trust me, I am not leaving any balloons. I wish to swing over to Jackson Browne - Rock Me On The Water, next moment Gregg Allman - Midnight Rider.

In the background, I can still hear Neil - where the hell is Bruce?

JJ Cale - Magnolia - Crazy Mama

Ray Parker Junior - The Other Woman

Bruce Springsteen - Prove It All Night - there he is! And, along comes

Lesley Gore - You Don't Own Me

Train - ...did the wind sweep you off you feet -did you finally get the chance to dance along the the light of day

Major Wind Storm - No Power - No Nothing

There are a few things in life that make my blood pressure boil over - one of them is the loss of power on the side of the mountain. We lost power about 3 a.m. this morning - when this happens you swing into action like some bolt of lightening has struck your body. The generator has to get started - you need that to save whatever you have in your deep freezer - your refrigerator. God, help you - if when you are doing this you have to pee - because you have no water. You cannot flush the toilet. Once the generator has come out of darkness you need to have a supply of about five extension cords to get the power of the generator to the deep freeze, the fridge. You have not had a cup of coffee because you have to start up the bbq to boil the water. There are so many curse words - lord if there was a board game of Scrabble for curse words - I would have won - hands down!

The wind was fierce - it has subsided but still raging. Trees were busting everywhere. I was outside at around 4:15 a.m. this morning trying to see something - anything. I heard this huge crackling sound - it was not the snap, crackle, pop sound - it was near breaking my ear drums. First light I went to investigate the properties of the seasonal neighbors...there was a huge spruce tree down, roots and all. Thankfully, no damage done to any structure.

Another note of thanks, the weather was warm in temperature. Good grief to have power go out when it is below zero with snow - well, that constitutes another set of curse words no one wants to hear.

The Mountain Side

The photo is coming down off the mountain, going to the city. Everytime I look at this picture, I cannot believe how high in elevation we actually live and exist!

I think last night, Bruce Springsteen may have been a lil bit on the higher elevation side...he was doing a concert at the Auburn Palace located in Michigan....

...he came on stage and said ...
'Hello Ohio'

Maybe he needs sometime on real higher elevation - the mountain side.

Quiet On The Mountain Side

It has been a quiet couple of days on the mountain side, I have not been quiet up to par. When I thought of 'par', I thought of parlapiano and how I should be par-laying (my french). I have several made up french words.
Pour lay viewing
Coupe de cafe
Coupe de ville
A la poof
Sonny lay Natina

Yes, I received some sort of 'I am tired now' bug, I had no energy. I have been trying to stay on taking some of noisemakers vitamins (those seniors kind), it is kind of hit and miss. Same hit and miss with the ColdFX pills. I am not a pill taker, I would not make good hospital material.

Tomorrow is our community Christmas Bazaar; lots of the area artists/craft folk sell their merchandise. It is great for the community. We always buy our jam there. You can buy llama wool sweaters, lots of knitted items, baked goods; it is a fun event. Noisemaker and I hope to attend but we have to be back home at a certain time because sports on the television is near at an all time high.

Neil Percival Kenneth Ragland Young

I cannot wait nor sit any longer to wish Neil Young a Happy Birthday - smucksville he is 64 tomorrow! Somewhere on earth is must be passed 12 p.m.

Neil was born in Toronto, Ontario to Rassy and Scott Young. He is an artist, a musician, and an activist. For some reason, unknown to me, he has been cast with the title - the Godfather of Grunge. He spent his teenage or somewhat thereof, in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

The photo you see above is thanks to Phil Parlapiano (god, I like that name - everytime I see it, I think I should be at a parlor playing piano). Phil has played on several John Prine songs. See more at http://www.parlapiano.com/

Bill Bonk - http://www.billbonk.com/

Rowland Salley - http://www.rowlandsalley.com/

In the center of the photo is a very young, handsome John Prine, standing next to a Young, Neil.


Here is a photo, somewhat recent of Neil Young. Still flashing the peace sign. Neil will be honored as the 2010 MusiCares Person Of The Year on January 29th, 2010. To appear is Emmy Lou Harris, K.D. Lang, John Mellancamp, James Taylor, Crosby-Stills-Nash, to name a few.

Happy Birthday, Neil

Remembrance Day/Veterans Day

Lest We Forget.

His Life Was Taken Away Too Soon

It saddens me to have write this, Bubba is no longer with us. He was killed instantly by a truck this morning. It is just so sad.

We had snow overnight, this morning was beautiful sunshine. I was out shovelling the fresh blanket and Bubba stopped by. We played, he was having such fun in the white stuff, running and playing.

He went back home and I walked up to the mail boxes. I heard commotion and ran up to the road side only to see Bubba laying there, still. I knew what had just taken place. I ran home in tears.

I feel very sorry for Chris. He was doing so good with Bubba; he was trying to be responsible and do everything right for his new puppy. Bubba has crossed over the Rainbow Bridge and I know my four legged love is taking really good care of him.

Stevie Yzerman

British Columbia born, Steve Yzerman was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. He was born in Cranbrook, B.C. on May 9th, 1965 and played for the Detroit Red Wings (one of the original six teams in the National Hockey League). He has, once again made B.C. very proud!

Happy Birthday RS

Not you, Rumbleshorts - Rolling Stone Magazine.

November 9th, 1967 was the first issue of Rolling Stone Magazine and on the cover was John Lennon.

Lordy, I must be sliding on up there in years as I actually remember this issue.

RS Cover Photo - www.rollingstone.com

More Birthday Greetings

Sweet Songs - Happy Birthday!

Rightly or lefty speaking, I have no idea when your birthday is - Sweet Songs - it just seem to fit today. Hope your special day is filled with the best of cheers and finds you surrounded by love ones and friends.

Birthday Greetings

Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday Mr. SE
On your first day of 53!

Also sending birthday wishes to Mary-Belle.

Geez, you guys are sportin' youngins'. Have a great day!

Miranda Lambert

Now isn't she just a cute little dish, Miranda Lambert. I write about her today as on her new cd she does a John Prine song - That's The Way That The World Goes 'Round.

You can see more at http://www.mirandalambert.com

Oh yes, Happy 57th Birthday, Rob (my much older brother).

I Have The 'M' Thing

Menopause, is a fact of nature and I do feel somewhat sorry for folks (female or male) who gracefully place their heads in the sand. . and think yep - there is nothing wrong - nothing makes sense, I opt not for that.

There is a sense of time, where nothing seems right - I refer to that same feeling when I was turning a teenager.

Now I think I want M&M's, I want chocolate! Dill Pickles! Peace and quiet.