As the World Turns

When my first daughter Rita was born, we were very protective and rarely went out without covering her properly so that she would not catch a cold. We mostly stayed in doors and spent most of our time watching TV as that was the best source of entertainment. As Rita grew, she became very fond of switching the channels and watching all the cartoon channels. In those days there were no digital TV and we had a valve type TV with a huge knob which used to be rotated for increasing or decreasing the volume and another knob for changing the channels. Naturally there was no remote in those days. One day when Rita was 5 years old, we decided to go to a cinema hall to see a movie. Rita had endless questions till the time we reached the cinema hall. On reaching the hall, she was overawed by the size of the screen. The TV screen was the biggest screen she had ever seen. She shouted in glee “Papa such a big TV.” I told her it was not a TV but a movie screen. When the movie started, she suddenly asked in a loud voice, “Papa where is the knob to change the channel?” Everyone around us burst out laughing.

Hands down, I am addicted to the show Lost on ABC. I didn’t get into it until Season 1 was over. I was randomly home and I was the first episode come on repeat on ABC Family. It caught my attention right away and I could not stop watching it! I then proceeded to go on my computer and buy all the episodes from Season 1 and I watched the entire season in the span on 2 days! I literally didn’t move from my computer. It was perfect timing since Season 2 started about a week after I finished Season 1! So after that, I would make sure I had nothing going on Wednesday nights and I would come home and watch it live. Once I found other people who liked the show, we would have a Lost watching party! I am THAT into the show that I even go on the message boards after each episode to read up on the theories on the show and what other viewers are saying since that show contains SO much information! I definitely recommend anyone who hasn’t seen it, get Season 1 and start from the beginning!

Dog collars have a function, but are also purchased to compliment the dog or dog owner’s personality.  The first thing to consider is the function and safety of any collar.  Will the collar be worn for everyday wear, or will it be only worn for a few hours at a time?  Will the collar be worn in the house, or outside?  Some dog collars have a specific training purpose and should be used consistently when training.  These considerations can dictate what material a collar should be made from.  Should it be material or leather?  Should it be a fancy collar or simply sport a monogram?  Of course, we can’t forget to mention the tough dog spiked collar or the jeweled collar that some dogs wear so well.  There are shops that you can take your dog to and try on the different collars for size and style.  That is a fun way to shop for fancy dog collars, and can be helpful in choosing the right collar.  Most will probably agree that your dog needs a variety of collars for different occasions and different purposes ranging for utilitarian to fashionable.

My outfit today was picked out for a very special reason, as I am meeting someone out tonight for our first date! I am headed there straight from work so I had to make sure I dressed as if I was leaving directly for the date! I am wearing my favorite jeans that feel like a new born puppy’s ear as I slip into them since they have been worn and washed so many times! I then have on a gray-ish tank top with a white shirt over the tank top that says “Nature Nature.” The white shirt is cut low and that is why I wear a tank top underneath. As for shoes, I am wearing my brand new black converse because they go with everything! I feel very confident in this outfit because I know that it looks good on me and I feel like my date will very much appreciate it.

One of my favorite things to do is to play bluegrass music with my friends. Originally I played fiddle. Actually, I was classically trained but then switched to playing music by ear. Now I also play guitar and I have learned a little banjo, enough to know how the banjo works. In my town, we have a music store that specializes in bluegrass. They sell CDs, instruments, music books, picks, and anything else you can think of that relates to bluegrass. On Saturday they have a jam session that lasts all day, from about 9 in the morning until 6 p.m. There are people who arrive in the morning and basically stay all day. That is a fun thing to go to. Often my husband and I have a jam session at our house. We cook up some pizzas and have several friends over who play different instruments. We play for two or three hours and really enjoy it. We have jam sessions about once a week. We also started a gospel bluegrass jam session once a month at our church. On a Friday night we gather at 7 p.m. We play for an hour, eat a potluck dinner for an hour, and then play for another hour. It is amazing the people who show up for the fun, both musicians and audience members. Playing music, particularly a form of folk music where you can pick up an instrument and play without worrying about written music, is a great hobby. It is something you can do all your life. I have met a lot of great people, including my husband, through playing bluegrass.

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My cupboards were running empty. I apparently need to go to the grocery store. But I had some cheese and bread so Grilled Cheese it was for dinner. I also had some peanut butter and my husband likes to eat Grilled Peanut Butter sandwiches, which I have never had, but now my daughter loves these too. So my husband and daughter had 1 grilled cheese each and 1 grilled peanut butter each. For me, I liked to add tomato slices and onions to my grilled cheese and a little bit of hot sauce. I also had some corn on the cob, so I fixed that too. I know, it’s a weird dinner but it was actually REALLY good. My husband was still hungry so he made some Top Ramen noodles. So he fixed those up but he wanted it a bit spicy so he poured some red pepper flakes in but he had opened the wrong end of the jar and put way too much in. So he took some out. He said the noodles weren’t that hot but when he drank the soupy part, his throat was burning. We were all laughing at him of course. I will be heading off to the grocery store today so we don’t have to have grilled cheese again tonight.

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We traveled for the first time by flight with the kids aged five and four. Before travel we had tried our level best to keep their excitement as minimum as possible as they have a tendency to get overexcited. We had planned a trip to Thailand, Bangkok and Pattaya. Our stay was for the period of two weeks. The children were fascinated by the airplane and the whole journey. Once we settled down in the hotel all they wanted to do was to get in the pool. The highlight of our trip was the visit to the Dolphin show. Here after the dolphin performed their act, we changed into our swim suits including the kids and got into the water. The guides there helped us with the commands like dance, sing, turn around etc. On each command the dolphin would perform the act. It was the best experience off all. We also had a ride on the dolphin’s back. The kids were taken by the guide. My son of four years enjoyed rewarding the dolphins by feeding fish after each act. This is what every family should get to do.

When I was 18 and had just graduated from High School I got a job working at the police station in Calgary. I had grown up in a small town so this was a real eye opener for me. I worked in the Identification Section. This is where they fingerprint and take people accused of a crime mug shots. I was the receptionist. My job was to greet people sit them down and fill out their forms including asking the accused if they had any tattoos or abnormalities. This was in the early 1980’s and very few people had tattoos at that time. What was shocking to me was when people from my home town came in accused of shoplifting or drunk driving. They were really embarrassed to see me. One day a man came in who wanted to register his hands as lethal weapons. He would not take no as an answer. Another day after a women had been fingerprinted the fingerprint tech said to her “wash your hands and pull up a chair” she though he said “wash your hair” so she went to the sink and proceeded to wash her very long hair. It was one of those -40 days of course. I really loved that job but had to give it up after 5 years when I got married and moved back home.

Whether you have a Chihuahua or a Great Dane, Halloween is a special time to be a pet owner. It’s always fun to take your dog on walks and to give your dog treats, but Halloween provides a unique opportunity for your dog to come along on a Trick or Treating adventure. Halloween costumes for dogs can help your pet to fully enter into the spirit of the occasion, and it couldn’t be simpler to choose a great outfit. If your dog tends to be heroic, consider making him a cape out of a bandanna, or simply dress him in a Superman outfit from the store. You could also buy some fairy wings to attach to your dog’s collar, or even an angel halo that could bob prettily above her head. For an extremely small lap dog, consider using a doll’s tutu for a great ballerina costume. With a little creativity, you’ll be able to find an outfit that matches your dog’s personality, and helps him to fit in with your neighborhood’s Halloween events.

Today I got up at 5:30 as usual to feed the dog and let her out to do her business. Then I read my Bible for a few minutes and prayed. After checking my vegetable garden and watering my squash, tomatoes and brussel sprouts, I took a long walk and came home just in time to cook a breakfast of pancakes and eggs. In the morning I painted the ceiling in the guest room, and then had a peanut butter sandwich for lunch. In the afternoon I sealed the driveway. I ate spaghetti and salad for dinner and then interviewed a young couple who are raising support to be missionaries. Another glorious day.

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