This is really a strange situation for me. There are not many things that truly intimidate me. How could something as simple as posting on a site do that? I really cannot figure it out. I have read, in fact printed out, how to post to Localism. I have read posts there. I think I understand
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11/13/2007
ActiveRain is unbelievable. Every time I think I have done more than scratched the surface, I'm brought back to reality. And so I realize that:I have found a virtual gold mine andIt has endless depositsIt will make me rich (wisdom) and famous (in a teeny, tiny way...hey, I'm on the World Wide W
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11/13/2007
Does anyone have an extra sign that says CAUTION FREQUENT STOPS FOR PHOTOS. I really need to borrow one for the back of my car (and for my back as well). Everytime I go out I have my camera with me. I may forget where I'n headed and why but I have my camera with me so I can always take pictur
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11/13/2007
CELEBRATE by Kool and the Gang is my song!If there is any song that makes me happy it is this one. Now, having said this I will also add that I have asked that it be played if my family members insist upon a memorial service for me...after I depart.Meanwhile, I can be down, down, down and if I h
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11/12/2007
This coming weekend we will be spending some time at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, Virginia. One of our granddaughters will be competing. This is a big event for Allegra and her pony, Snickers. Neither one has competed in a show of this caliber. Allegra is enthusiastic and does not seem
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11/12/2007
My priority this year and one that will keep me positive for a long time to come: My mom is in her 91st year. I plan to spend holiday time with her up in Connecticut. Last year I arrived at her home a couple of days before Christmas and spent Christmas Eve night alone with her. Fortunately, Santa
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11/11/2007
All it takes is:a real good case of stomach flu followed by cataract surgery to keep you away from ActiveRain, at least for a week or so. Having recovered from the flu I thought I was going to be back in the saddle again but surgery on one eye has me walking around with one eye closed. The surger
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11/11/2007
As long as I can remember when asked which season I loved the most I always replied, "Spring." Perhaps it has been fall all along. Who cannot love the colors of the changing leaves? We were told that we would not have a very colorful fall this year because of the drought we have experienced. Expe
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11/11/2007
If you had asked me prior to Thursday evening, November 1, 2007 if I would ever miss an opportunity to see Brian Buffini I would have told you No, No, No. But than came Thursday evening and a not so mild case of stomach flu complete with all the symptoms including chills and overheating, chills
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11/04/2007