How many screens can a person look at in a day before it wrecks the eyes? Being the computer 'nerd' that I am, I don't have time to watch movies.
MUSIC
Music is what adds colour to my life!
Playing the piano or organ whenever I have the opportunity is a special treat. Our grandchildren now have the piano that my grandfather gave to me when I was 5 years old ... that's old!
The music on my iPod and iTouch is very diverse ... Southern Gospel, Jazz, Country, Classical, Blues, Celtic ... but Rock and Rap are not to be found on either one.
BOOKS
The Bible: My guidebook! I learn the most by reading the words of Jesus.
I don't read much fiction any more; there are too many good books that I'll never get to.
Computer books line my bookshelf; still learning.
Some authors that I enjoy are Jim Palmer ("Divine Nobodies", "Wide Open Spaces"), Jim Henderson ("Jim and Casper Go To Church"), Wayne Jacobson("So You Don't Want To Go To Church Anymore!", "He Loves Me!")
Just when I think I know which colour is my favorite, another one comes along that I like just as well! So I wear a lot of black, and add splashes of colour with sweaters, jewelery, belts, and scarves.
As for our home, we downsized about 15 years ago and, because we had so many things to hang on the wall, all the walls are a neutral color. The accents add the colour.
Our family always colors my life...Meet our family in the Photo Gallery!
MY FAVORITE FOOD
Tim Horton's coffee and donuts in the car. (calories removed, of course!)
Plain home-cooked food: meat, potatoes, vegetables, no dessert.
When dining out, I enjoy Ethnic foods: German, Mexican, Vietnamese, Italian, Thai
One leaf is for hope and one is for faith,
and one is for love, you know,
and God put another in for luck!
EMERGENCY CONTACT-PROFILE NAME OF FRIEND
My Friend and Contact
Why did I pick "Vespertine"?
Through a geneology search some years ago, Paula found me on the Internet. We share a rare and unique surname (she by marraige; me by birth), and even though we lack papers to prove it, we have adopted each other as cousins (maybe) and friends (for sure)! I love her caring spirit, her down-home way of life, and her sense of humor! Click on her photo and visit her here on The Hill. You won't be disappointed!
NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS TO MY FRIENDS
ABOUT ME
I was born and raised in Alberta, Canada, but hold citizenship in Canada and the United States. (An obscure U.S Law... and a long story!) If you would like to learn how that happened, ask me! I'll be glad to tell you all about it!
I graduated as a Registered Nurse in 1961. My first job was in a 19-bed hospital.
In 1963, I changed careers, and became a stay-at-home Mom until my kids finished high school. (Now, I hardly know how to spell 'nurse'!)
In 1983, I bought my first computer and was hooked! My home-based business is/was in graphic design, medical transcribing, and web designing. I am trying to retire, but as long as my hubby is still working, I will too. I'm still having fun!
I Am A Cancer Survivor - lost a kidney - 17 years and counting! THANK YOU GOD!
I am a person who enjoys using WORDS more than graphics! You may even have to take a break to pour another coffee while reading through some of my postings.
When you have time, check out my BLOGS... you will learn more of who I am!
I love to meet new friends, and am always happy to accept invitations to join other groups of friends. BUT ... because I have too many 'irons in the fire', here's a warning for anyone who is thinking about sending me an invitation.
Comments and messages are always welcome. I enjoy every one of them, but I have HTML blocked from my page because the VERY large graphics distort my page and I don't like that. Call my 'cranky' if you must!
I will respond to questions and other comments (when appropriate) as soon as possible. Sometimes, my response will have more words than you expected. There's always the 'DELETE' button!
To find out what I'm up to, check the Bulletins that I post, and Twitter on my page. You don't have to join Twitter to be able to read my Tweats!
I often insert links in my Bulletins and on Twitter of things I would like to share with my friends.
I am more a person of WORDS than a person of graphics, and you will receive more words than pictures from me! You may even have to take a break for a coffee refill when reading some of my postings.
I am a member of NOTH's Welcome Wagon Staff, and like to be helpful wherever I can, so ask questions!
Computers ... what did I do before the computer was invented?
Videos on YouTube - see some by click on FAVORITES near the top of this page.
Having a good laugh ... humour is the spice of life!
If you would like to pop in to see The Old Phoneman's spot on The Hill,(my "better half"), click on his red phone. He's not likely to be there, but you may enjoy seeing some photos of his Antique telephone collection. I hang out at his place quite often, so if you have any questions about old telephones, I'll pass them on to him. He's not the "computer person" in our home!
WHAT I DON'T LIKE
Green Beer ... no thank you!
Gossip
Rock Music
Exercising
Bland Food
Getting up early
Going to bed early
Paying retail if I don't have to; show me the bargains!
Gardening (I no longer even pretend to like it). I refuse to do all that work so that the deer can have 'gourmet' meals!
I don't like talking about the weather all the time ... I can't do anything about it! So I'll make the best of whatever comes along, as much as possible. Here's the weather report from our area ...
HOBBIES
When my husband (aka "oldphoneman" on NOTH) began collecting antique telephones, I became the "official" telephone/ telegraph insulator collector. I don't mind people knowing that I collect them ... but they are not encouraged to ask 'Why?'! I would be hard-pressed to come up with an answer. Would "They are made of pretty glass" be a good answer?
Hi there my precious angel, it's Friday and you know what that means yep you got it, it's PARTY TIME WOOHOO, so let's get to it with a lovely glass of wine our chat, and a tasty treat let's have "White Chocolate Cheesecake with White Chocolate Brandy Sauce" I hope you enjoy sweetie, it's cloudy today with sunny spells and dry, we are having a little sunny spell now so sharing it with you before it disappears heehee, more comes from my heart, hairdresser coming today then I'm hoping to party the rest of the day lol, hope your day will be partying too, wishing you a fantastic ...
... And I hope you ...
... May it be happy, joyful, enchanting, with family and friends, and peace and health for you and your loved ones always, big warm hugs Sue xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hi Mona, hope your week is going well!! really enjoyed looking at your vacation pics, things here are more or less the same , work , eat and sleep..lol, My youngest sister and hubby arrived from Victoria today so this weekend will be a catchup time , her hubby hasn't been here since '99!! We plan on going to Victoria in the first week in June as part of our 40th, haven't taken any time off from work for a long time so it might take me a few days to get used to not doing anything workwise..lol.. wishing you a Fantastic Friday!! len
HELLO PRECIOUS, GOOD TO HEAR FROM YOU..YES, THEY GROW SO FAST..SHE IS INVOLVED IN SO MUCH SOMETIME I THINK IT IS AN OVERLOAD..SHE IS TAKING TIME OFF FROM DANCE, SO AT LEAST WHEN SHE GETS TIRED SHE WILL SO NO..BEAUTIFUL DAY HERE, SUN IS OUT..STILL VERY CHILLY WAS 31 THIS MORNING AND A LITTLE WARMER 53..HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY MONA AND TAKE CARE..STOP BY WHEN YOU CAN..LEAVING BLESSINGS AND HUGS, ANN
Thanks for dropping by ... it was great to hear from you.
We experienced great weather when we were in San Diego for a week ... temps were in the low 80s. Don't think spring has arrived here yet ... we had a bit of snow yesterday, but it has disappeared today. Are you further north?
What fun you must have when doing projects with your granddaughter. Our local granddaughter (she's 15) is so busy with school work, drama and dance lessons, that we don't have much time together one-on-one anymore. Her younger brother loves to come and bake cookies with me (he's 11), and we when he's here, he teaches me about Facebook and I teach him about baking. It's so much fun!
