Happy Monday

( Ten Apples Up On Top )

I took this photo a year or so ago, when Charlie's favorite book was Ten Apples Up On Top. He had brought three apples out int the living room, and put them on his head, using the back of the couch to keep them up, which gave me the idea to have him lie on the floor - as you can see from his grin, he thought this was a really cool idea. I wish I could do photo-shop type things so I could change the background, but I'm just not that clever.

Happy Monday

( Ten Apples Up On Top )

I took this photo a year or so ago, when Charlie's favorite book was Ten Apples Up On Top. He had brought three apples out int the living room, and put them on his head, using the back of the couch to keep them up, which gave me the idea to have him lie on the floor - as you can see from his grin, he thought this was a really cool idea. I wish I could do photo-shop type things so I could change the background, but I'm just not that clever.

I choo-choo-choose you

Seems the majority of the people on my flist are less than thrilled with this most Hallmarky of holidays. Well, I have a suggestion.

Remember when you were a child at school, and everyone got cards regardless of rank, since 'fairness' took president over who liked whom. All the cards had pictures of cartoons or licensed characters with some silly pun, and a little space for 'to' and 'from'. No pressure, no commitment.

Even if you didn't do the card thing, much time was spent cutting hearts out of construction paper, and there was usually cupcakes. Valentine's day had as much impact on us as St. Patrick's day, really. IT was an excuse to get away from school work for awhile, have a party and wear really bright colors.

So why not go back to that frame of mind? Who cares if it's a boyfriend or a girlfriend, send a card to the people you like, or just say 'Happy Valentine's Day!' Buy yourself a flower, wear a cheerful color, smile at people.

Let's make this a day that's not about lovers but about love.

And if that doesn't work, just remember that tomorrow all the chocolate will be 1/2 off!

I choo-choo-choose you

Seems the majority of the people on my flist are less than thrilled with this most Hallmarky of holidays. Well, I have a suggestion.

Remember when you were a child at school, and everyone got cards regardless of rank, since 'fairness' took president over who liked whom. All the cards had pictures of cartoons or licensed characters with some silly pun, and a little space for 'to' and 'from'. No pressure, no commitment.

Even if you didn't do the card thing, much time was spent cutting hearts out of construction paper, and there was usually cupcakes. Valentine's day had as much impact on us as St. Patrick's day, really. IT was an excuse to get away from school work for awhile, have a party and wear really bright colors.

So why not go back to that frame of mind? Who cares if it's a boyfriend or a girlfriend, send a card to the people you like, or just say 'Happy Valentine's Day!' Buy yourself a flower, wear a cheerful color, smile at people.

Let's make this a day that's not about lovers but about love.

And if that doesn't work, just remember that tomorrow all the chocolate will be 1/2 off!