Nance's space

 

I found this video on UTube and I couldn't stop laughing.  Scroll down to Universal Video.  You must pause Joan and have a laugh yourself.  Happy election day!  What will be will be!

I'm not so sure when Joan Jett came on the music scene, but when it happened, I was hooked.  I always like the music that, it seemed, no one else liked.  Uriah Heep, does anyone remember them?  Of course it is a fictional characters name...anyone know that one??  Dr. Hook.  AND so on and so on. 

 

We MAY be on our last week with harvest.  After which will be fall field work and machinary repairs, marketing and figuring out what to plant and do next year.  I'm sure there will be lots of meetings to attend and governmental programs to figure out.  All -in all, it has been okay.  I didn't get much done today.  Went on a Wal-mart run and then to a fabric store.  OD'ed on Tinkerbell items for my granddaughter Lindsay.  Her 4th birthday is coming up and I want to make her a sleeping bag with pillow out of Tinkerbell fabric.  I found her some Tinkerbell slippers, the movie, a poster, photo clip and birthday card that sings; all Tinkerbell. 

 

Quilt is coming along fine.  Need to cut out some more squares.  But it is going. Welp it's late, even though it is the end of daylight savings time for us and we fall back.  I'm going to finish watching Nebraska get slaughtered by Okalahoma.  Although the boys are doing pretty good considering. 

 

Blessings.

 

I was just sitting here wondering what will I write about.  I don't want to write about politics, weather, grandkids, finances, or anything really personal.  Then it hit me.  I haven't had an original thought for 8 or more years.  Will a head injury do that to you?  Gads, now we are back to talking about my accident and injuries...pooey.  I guess this could be classified as writers block.  I do want to thank Doc (again and again) for his kind words.  I think I would have enjoyed you as a student...not that I'm old enough to have taught you in the early days, but students who wanted to prove or challenge were my favorites. Guess because I was such a smart ass when I was a student.  I was a lousy student.  Most of my childhood was just trying to survive.  I had a lousy childhood, but then again, so has more than half of the people my age.  There was no such thing as "child abuse" when I was growing up in a small town.  Now I believe that the pedulum has swung too far to the left.  I did have wonderful people who tried to protect me and I am thankful for this. 

 

My days now are filled with trying to make my first quilt.  Yeah, I know, working on stitiching is not the same as making the entire blanket by yourself.  I figure my ancestors didn't do a perfect job either and most of these blankets are considered valuable now.  Big thing is I am terrible at measurements.  So I'm sure it will be off by the standards of expert quilters, but mine will not be seen by the outside world, this one is just for me.  I'm not that crazy about the colors, or the pattern.  It is a trial quilt and I'll just keep plugging away at it.  Besides, it fills my days and keeps me off this computer and Zoo Tycoon.  I'm hooked on this game.  I have no idea why, because you would think that you would run out of designs for a Zoo or Dinasaur Dig.  I'm such a gamer and can waste (yes, waste) precious hours on playing.  So the quilt is a homey project.  That and cooking.

 

Haven't done much in the fields.  I'm sure they cringe when I come out to help.  Seriously, I'm not disillusioned.  It is like my joining chorus at church.  Seriously, I can't sing.  I make a joyful noise, but I see the poor director trying to not look at me when I hit all those sharps.  Besides, I can't read music and that makes it difficult for me too.  Everyone around me is talking A's, F's, and flats and I'm thinking "yeah, yeah, now what?"  She did actually tell me to lip sinc.  I'm not sure if I just want to be a warm body.  I have always thought I should leave my singing for the shower, the car and when I'm home alone.  Poor Mac, the dog, even wants out when I sing!!  :-)

 

Life is good, and I am truly blessed.  I am thankful for my cyber friends, my family and close friends.  Each day is a gift.  Blessings to all.

 

The weather is changing and I am about to hibernate! Havest isn't over.  The rains set in last week putting us off until now.  At least I think they will get started again today.  We have around 10 days to go.  I have been in the fields.  I suck.  But I guess I'm better than nothing running out there, nearly, but not quite. That's okay with me. 

 

 Haven't really been doing anything except watching the political nonsense.  I know that some people are really passionate about this campaign, but  for me it will be voting for the lesser of two evils. I have my reasons, as everyone does, but I'm not going to talk politics here.  Don't want to.  I'm just sick of the news of late.  So I'll hide in my ignorant shell of rural NE and enjoy what sunshine we have now.  I always say ignorance is bliss and I'm a very blissful person. 

 

As of late, it has been difficult because I really do miss teaching.  We went to a fund-raiser last night and I watched as two local high school chorus and dance groups performed.  AND it hit me like a huge bat.  I miss those darned kids.  I even still dream I am in the classroom.  NO, I won't sub, it is best I just stay as far away as I can.  I did sub, and it was worse to be there and not be full time.  I quit speech and drama judging also.  Besides, it hurt my hands to do all the writing for judging, as well as being with the kids and not being fully a part of it.  In a few months, this too shall pass. 

 

Like everyone else, I'm tighting up the old apron strings on finances.  Scarey times we are in again.  Reminds me of the early 80s.  Although we weren't stupid enough to purchase land at that time, we did have five children at home to feed, cloth and educate.  I'm pretty good at scrimping.  It is a challenge for me that I kind of enjoy.  I can make about anything last forever!!  More people should look at their finances and challenge themselves to conserve!  On that note, I am going to go make home-made chicken and noodle soup.  Yes, I did make the noodles.  No I didn't raise the chicken...but I could have!!!!!

 

Come share a little Eric Clapton with me.

 

How can anyone be stressed with Eric Clapton on the guitar! Just sit back, close your eyes and BAM!  It's back to the 70s!  Chill.

 

The combines are still rolling.  Harvest is a long process.  The crops are good.  However, our outlook on the economy is a bit bleak.  Second thoughts on the land purchase at this time.  We are rethinking and wondering.  We still have time before closing to re-evaluate, and that is just what we are doing.  Lots of thoughts to consider right now. We have time and we need time. 

 

Mostly I have been puttering around the house.  Doing this and that.  We did have a new cat roam onto the farm and she was soooo pretty!  Stayed a few days, got some food and rest and then took off.  I wasn't happy about that, but this is the way it is around here.  I still have the fab five around and they keep me entertained.  There are also some little ones that are getting pretty active too.  Took all my summer clothes upstairs and brought down the fall and winter ones.  It is getting chilly.  Haven't given up on all my summer clothes, but I needed some longer sleeves.  Going to work for ED J. for a few days this week, now that will be interesting with the stock market the way it is.  Hope I don't get too many phone calls or at least I hope my advisor is around to field the hot ones.  Some friends and I are going to a Beer Tasting  Festival.  Now get this; Okto Beerfest is sponsored by the Sertoma Club, a benefit for the State Stroke Association.  On the back of the ticket is an advertisement for a Law Firm that specializes in DWI/DUI.  Gads, only in Nebraska! It's not a little ad either people! May just have to tuck that into my pocket for the evening.  We are driving up and returning yet that evening, but we do have a poor DD.  We were going to stay the night, but we all have to go to work in the morning, now that should be interesting. I might just be crabby enought to handle the nasty calls about the markets on Friday. When we get together it is always a good time. 

 

Got to run and finish some chores.  AND again, thanks Doc for your kind words.  Those that read my blog need to check out Doc's.  Blessings.