Chatbug Karen

I am taking a break from quilting on the longarm. I need to get on the computer and read about celebrity gossip, politics and free dating online to keep abreast of what is going on in the world! It also keeps my back from breaking.

I have been checking my amaryllis plant to see if it will bloom as pretty as my mom’s plant did last year. I need to stop looking at it. Hers blooms and she isn’t even home in the winter time! This is mom’s amaryllis blooming beautifully.

Life seems to be getting in the way of my sewing time! I have to go to a meeting every night this week! I already feel like I need a duracell procell d to keep moving. The Energizer Bunny is free to visit at any time.

Do you find yourself involved in too many activities? I don’t know how this happened but I intend to make some changes.

I have been frustrated while watching television in our lodge room the past year. The picture will decide to roll at a moments notice. It might have been because the tv was over 15 years old! Yes, we had one of those huge projection televisions that took up 5 feet of floor space. Watching that tv didn’t really bother me because it was in the room where I sew. That meant I only occasionally looked at the tv. Once my husband started watching more tv in that room instead of our living room, it was time for a new tv. It helped that he received some birthday money that he was itching to spend.

Off we went to the store to check out televisions. Our kids had schooled us on what to look for in the way of pixels and LED vs LCD. We were armed with information. We passed by the samsung digital cameras and blue ray players and found an endless row of televisions. It was a good thing we knew what we wanted. We narrowed down our choices, determined by size, pixels, LED and price. We are now the owners of a new tv! I feel young again! LOL

My husband and I are having a date day. We are going to the movies to see The Help. I have read the reviews and I am excited to see this movie. It might rate right up there with Fried Green Tomatoes as one of my favorites.

I look like a dork today. My left foot has been swelling up and throbbing. I don’t know what is causing it but yesterday, I started wearing tennis shoes that have better insoles. My foot felt a ton better last night. I am going to look into enzo angiolini shoes so that I can wear quality shoes and not look so dorky.

I hope everyone who is affected by the hurricane has found shelter and stays safe. I’m praying for you.

An earthquake? I thought earthquakes were local to California. Seriously, I know that they can happen anywhere but who would have thought yesterday’s earthquake would be felt in Washington DC and as far away as Ohio. My sister felt it at the local Dairy Queen in Kentucky. It makes one think about the structure of buildings, underground storm shelters and where one would go if building started collapsing around us. What would you do?

Yesterday was spent driving to Indianapolis. I took our work van that has NO AIR CONDITIONING. I think I should receive hazardous duty pay. I forgot how tiring driving with the windows down could be. The wind blowing in my face all day made for a tiring trip. I did get to stop at two quilt shops and the mall so I am thankful for that!

I have not set foot outside today. My husband tells me it is really hot and I believe him. Our son lives near St. Louis where the temperature was 106! We live in the mid-west not the desert! What is happening with our weather.

We are eating leftovers from the grilling my hubby did this weekend. I think it is time to buy him an electric grill. He was burning the grease off the grates in his gas grill and caught the whole thing on fire! Flames were shooting out the sides and top of the grill. Thankfully, he was able to put the fire out but his grill looks really bad. He won’t let me show you a picture.

Today is my son and daughter in-laws second wedding anniversary. Where has the time gone? It seems like we were just getting things organized and enjoying the festivities of the wedding. Hubby and I will celebrate our 37th wedding anniversary on Wednesday so I know that time truly flies!

You may remember me talking about the road construction crews working on the road in front of our house. Well, it didn’t get finished last fall so we have been dealing with all the trucks and dirt this spring and now it has gone into summer. I think it will be done in a few days. In the meantime, I thought I would share what happened to one of the road worker’s truck when he left it on the site overnight.

When the weather breaks and turns nice, I feel like a chicken with its head cut off. I have a list of things I want to get done so I can relax. Trouble is, I never relax. I am always adding to my list of things that need to be done. Why can I not sit and enjoy some free time?

I have heard that Debbie Macomber has written a new book, One Simple Act.

One Simple Act is a moving blend of true stories that motivates and delights as readers see that offering the gifts of time, hope, laughter, forgiveness, and prayer often have a life-changing impact not only for the recipient—but for the giver as well.

from Kyria.com

You may know of Debbie’s other books, A Turn in the Road or Between Friends. She is a terrific author.

My hairdresser has been attending zumba dance classes. Have you heard of this? I am assuming that it is what replaced aerobics as a popular way to exercise. If it takes coordination, count me out. I cannot keep up! Billy Banks would have given up on me. I gave all those videos to my sister. Has anyone tried the zumba dance? Do you get a good workout from it? Does it take coordination?

I only work until noon on Wednesdays. I love my afternoon off, although, it is usually filled with so many errands that I am worn out by the end of the day. I also schedule my hair appointments at my favorite beauty shop on Wednesdays. I get many beauty tips and catch up on what is going on in our little town while sitting in the shop chair. Think Mayberry’s barbershop and Floyd being the town crier. That is my beauty shop.

The elder folks in our town meet at McDonalds on Tuesdays. If you want to find out if the road will be finished or who the latest eligible senior is, go to Micky D’s on Tuesday morning.

Have a great Wednesday!

Our regular quilt guild leader was in Paducah attending the big quilt convention being held there. I hope she hasn’t had too much trouble getting around because of the floods. I heard that they had to move all of the vendors out of the convention center because it flooded there. They had to find other spots. What a mess and a big undertaking to get everyone moved. Ai yi yi!

Since our fearless leader was away, it was left to some of us other quilters to get the meeting going and steer it the way it needed to go. I am not a leader and don’t want to be! It is one of the jobs I do not want! My mind goes blank and my knees turn to jello. We made it through the meeting and actually had a good time. Then it was off to a pizza restaurant where we had food and many laughs.

Please keep my son in your prayers. He is having some health issues. It is exam time and he does not need this added stress. Thanks.