Both of my sisters live out of state, one in South Carolina, the other in north Georgia. I love them and miss them just about everyday! We're used to being in different places, they're both older and were out of the house before I finished school. I'll never ever forget riding the bus alone for the first time. Both of the girls were riding with friends and I had to walk AND ride the bus alone. I sat right there in the front behind the driver, as if I was the most important person on the yellow wagon. Today Carrie turned 39. They were headed to Provino's Italian resturaunt when we talked today over the phone. Provino's provides a free meal when it's your birthday. I've never been there and assured Carrie there was not one in Birmingham. I looked it up and the closest one is in Auburn.Anyway, in two short weeks myself and other sister, who lives in Charleston, will be meeting up to "tag team" babysit the crew. We always create an "agenda" for the kids so we stay on track with plenty of games,snacks, naps,and adventures...ie. going to get ice cream! Jacob & Lilly are entertaining us this year with their roles in Annie. They both LOVE the theatre, and do really well. Johnny and Michael are typical rough & tumble little toddlers who love to wrestle, play chase, and pretend their shooting or destroying something. The last weekend in February will be compiled of fruit,candy, Wii games, board games, running,jumping, and whatever else you do with the ages 2 through 11... while Carrie & her hubby head for a retreat. Happy Birthday Sister!My Sister's Birthday
Monday, February 8, 2010
Both of my sisters live out of state, one in South Carolina, the other in north Georgia. I love them and miss them just about everyday! We're used to being in different places, they're both older and were out of the house before I finished school. I'll never ever forget riding the bus alone for the first time. Both of the girls were riding with friends and I had to walk AND ride the bus alone. I sat right there in the front behind the driver, as if I was the most important person on the yellow wagon. Today Carrie turned 39. They were headed to Provino's Italian resturaunt when we talked today over the phone. Provino's provides a free meal when it's your birthday. I've never been there and assured Carrie there was not one in Birmingham. I looked it up and the closest one is in Auburn.Anyway, in two short weeks myself and other sister, who lives in Charleston, will be meeting up to "tag team" babysit the crew. We always create an "agenda" for the kids so we stay on track with plenty of games,snacks, naps,and adventures...ie. going to get ice cream! Jacob & Lilly are entertaining us this year with their roles in Annie. They both LOVE the theatre, and do really well. Johnny and Michael are typical rough & tumble little toddlers who love to wrestle, play chase, and pretend their shooting or destroying something. The last weekend in February will be compiled of fruit,candy, Wii games, board games, running,jumping, and whatever else you do with the ages 2 through 11... while Carrie & her hubby head for a retreat. Happy Birthday Sister!Filippe'
Friday, January 29, 2010
This blog will soon end..no, I'm not giving up on the blog world..or my wonderful anonymous followers (since only 7 people let me know they read it..that"Follow" button means click that and let me know you're reading all this nonsense) Anyway, I've discovered WordPress..and all it's savvy wonderment of blog design. I like it much better and will be working to set up a new blog page there..no worries, you can follow there too. ;p The painting is #4 of my horse series. The first two sold (yeahhh!)and this one is on it's way to the gallery, maybe, unless it (excuse me), "gets gone", then I'll be painting another. I can't have just one lone ranger horse painting at the gallery, my space needs ...well, with one painting you don't have much space..so more paintings, more space. You get the idea. Be on the lookout for horse paintings with random surroundings, like this one. I threw in a flag, which looks like a putt-putt green and a windmill of some sort, like those I saw in Colorado this past summer. I love those things and barns. Have a great weekend, ciao'. Today at School
Thursday, January 28, 2010
So..some students,especially the younger ones, have no filter for the questions that enter their mind. Today a sweet 3rd grade boy, D'Juan(is how you say it, but it's DeWayne). Anyway he looked around and then at me and asked "why do we have a white art teacher?" and smiled. I said "well, God made me white and he's given me this job so here I am." Another boy, Devon, looked kind-heartedly at me and said, "you're probably not white, you're just a lighter shade than him." Like, being white is all how you percieve it, and I guess in a philosophical way, he's right. We're God's children, His creation. They kids went on to discuss, "you're here in an ALL black school?", as if I didn't know. They somehow were fascinated with the topic and seemed to have just discovered my color.
On another note, Cordell, who's also a 3rd grader, finished his elephant pastel picture today and turned to his neighbor and said, "look at this boy!, I'm been drawin' since I was five boy!" ;)
On another note, Cordell, who's also a 3rd grader, finished his elephant pastel picture today and turned to his neighbor and said, "look at this boy!, I'm been drawin' since I was five boy!" ;)
The Gospel and Music
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
"Patty Griffin’s new gospel-infused album, “Downtown Church,” celebrates what she calls the largely untapped soul of American music. But it also honors one part of a holy trinity of musicians for Ms. Griffin, a singer and songwriter who is more at home in the world of crossing genres than crossing Jordan." NY Times
This is my first official post on music, and being so, it's also about my favorite artist/musician. Alas, a compilation of those southern,whole hearted,bellowing acoustic sounds, style of music from the soul together on one album. I also play the guitar, or better yet, make "noise", because I can't play any one song without reading the chords (slowly) or playing along with someone who does take the time to memorize the song. But, I received great advice this year from a real musician when I asked her about learning songs. She said, "find what you like and then work on it." Sounds simple enough! On another musically inclined thought, a group of girls who love music and are talented (and great teachers I might add) musicians share the same love for soul music. Don't look for me in the local bars anytime soon, wait, ever for that matter, but will I be at home singing along to this album, finding a way to play the songs? Yes! ! And likely trekking back and forth across the street to glean and share this music with neighbors. Wouldn't it be great if churches began adopting the ole' fashion hymns and gospel message acoustic style?
This is my first official post on music, and being so, it's also about my favorite artist/musician. Alas, a compilation of those southern,whole hearted,bellowing acoustic sounds, style of music from the soul together on one album. I also play the guitar, or better yet, make "noise", because I can't play any one song without reading the chords (slowly) or playing along with someone who does take the time to memorize the song. But, I received great advice this year from a real musician when I asked her about learning songs. She said, "find what you like and then work on it." Sounds simple enough! On another musically inclined thought, a group of girls who love music and are talented (and great teachers I might add) musicians share the same love for soul music. Don't look for me in the local bars anytime soon, wait, ever for that matter, but will I be at home singing along to this album, finding a way to play the songs? Yes! ! And likely trekking back and forth across the street to glean and share this music with neighbors. Wouldn't it be great if churches began adopting the ole' fashion hymns and gospel message acoustic style?
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