The stuff of today.
Tags:Today was good. Let me lay it out for you:
1. BIKES. Chris got one last week when I was in Orlando. He has wanted to get one forever and the time was finally right. Today we located a Burley trailer for the dude - the bike shops around town were all backordered on the one we wanted, but REI (aka: the store I go in that makes me want to be more avid about the outdoors) came through like champ with one left in their warehouse. And of course, I needed a bike too. And of course, I found one in no time flat. A "comfort" bike that allows me to sit up straighter (like on a cruiser) but can still handle some more rugged trail riding and stuff. Helmets and locks were also purchased.
2. MAIL. My awesome sister sent me an iPod Shuffle. I have been wanting one big time. It was a special surprise along with some other goodies. Gotta love that the iPod tagline says "enjoy uncertainty." Thanks Jess. Love you.
3. MUSIC. Due to the new iPod I had to re-evaluate my tunage of late. A couple months ago we secured tickets to see The Rolling Stones in Portland in November. Chris is not too fond, but my friend Amy and I really want to go so the husbands are being good sports and coming along. I totally feel like seeing the Stones is one of those things I just gotta do. I downloaded some tunes to get myself in the mood and I also rounded out my current collection with a couple songs from the Grateful Dead. Wish I could have gone to a Dead concert (extravaganza is more like it) before the passing of Jerry Garcia in 1995. Many of my friends from college attended the last one here in Eugene (we were living an hour north in Corvallis at the time). Heard a lot of the Dead in college. And the Stones too. Good times.
4. and I scrapped. Dude, that is good. Back on track once again.
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cool! I'm going to see the Stone in September!
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You get to see the Stones? That is so hard lady..you will love it. I seen them in 78(ohh dating myself) and again in 83 and they blew the house away. I wonder if Mick can still shake it like he used to? he is getting up there..believe me I know..I don't shake it much anymore! Enjoy!
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Hi Ali,
You write alot about balance in your blog; something all mothers are striving for and I read a quote that I thought you'd like. Do you know the writings of Rumer Godden? Definitely worth perusing at the bookstore. The quote says:
"There is an Indian proverb or axiom that says that everyone is a house with 4 rooms, a physical, a mental, an emotional and a spiritual. Most of us tend to live in one room most of the time, but unless we go into every room every day, even if only to keep it aired, we are not a complete person." -- Rumer Godden
Take care,
Michelle
p.s. Did you ever buy any Kent Nerburn books?
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Ah, biking---what a terrific transportation method! My husband & I biked to our local farmer's market this morning---we have 6-7 bikes for our family of 4---favorite bike is the "cruiser" my husband owned when we met (he gave me a ride home on the handlebars after a swing dance class---the 3rd time we'd met...was true love after that!)
Both daughters love riding the cruiser---it's been updated with new wheels, handle bars etc. but still has the distressed black frame, and single speed with the pedal brakes! Nice all 4 of us can now fit on it.
I remember the bike trailer days---we had a Burley for a few years---be careful zooming up driveways that have slight curbs---you might tip out Simon unintentionally---(luckily our daughter was wearing her helmet & was just scared, not hurt!!).
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I'd love an iPod - very cool on the scrapping and the bikes and the trailer
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