flippin' n' dippin'....

They’re everywhere you turn. Young men on street corners flipping signs of advertisement in hopes of grabbing your attention. Masters of the board flip. They twirl, they spin, they wrap their boards around their bodies and back into a twirl.

Eye catching? Indeed. However, I have yet to be spurned into buying a mattress, a new home or a car from excitement induced by a “flipper.”
Who thought this was a good idea? How much do they pay these kids to display their skills? Has anyone done a study of the business resulting from a flipper? I’m doubting it.

there's a change in the air.....

I returned from my trip yesterday. A long, 4 day weekend is delicious. As much as I enjoyed my time away, I missed the joys of my home as well.

I unloaded my car and then went out to embrace my surroundings and visit with the horses. Yesterday was incredibly blustery. The temperature dropped enough that even this hot natured gal had to don a jacket. The old tree at the corner of the main house was creaking and moaning like the aged.

The horses were in the lower pasture, heads bent, chomping grass like there was no tomorrow. Suddenly, I suppose the change in the air hit just right and the peaceful scene in front of me changed to full blown energy. Heads thrown up, nostrils flared and away they went. There’s something so awesome about watching all that muscle power in motion. I stood just watching the show. They ran all over the pasture several times and finally quieted. I walked to the back fence and waited patiently. The sorrel looked at me, threw his head in the air, muscled his chest out and headed straight for the fence where I was standing. It was an incredible sight. He stopped at the fence and looked at me as if to say “I’m ready for my carrot now please.” And that is exactly what he got. In fact, both of them scored carrots as they always do.

After the treat, the equines wandered off to graze and I stood mesmerized as I watched the grass in the bottom pasture. The tall grass seemed to be dancing as the wind whipped through it.

A flash of blue whizzed by me and on to parts unknown. There are several bluebirds that have built out in various trees and posts.

As the chill dug deeper, I turned and walked toward the house…my “ahhhhh” moment tucked away to be pulled out on another day.

i'm already there.....

Today is my last day of the work week. I'm leaving tomorrow for Arkansas and will not return until Sunday. As often happens, my mind is already on vacation. It's packed up and currently cruising. Try as I might, I cannot seem to get a whole heck of a lot accomplished.

The purpose of my visit is college graduation for my oldest. I'm so very proud of her. She's grown into the most amazing young woman. I remember the day she was born and all the days inbetween. The ups and downs, excitement and disappointments...everything that has molded her into who she is today. She's going to be one amazing teacher! It's sometimes difficult for me to wrap my mind around the fact that she's a grown up. After all....I'm still 25 ;)