Birthday

Tomorrow, March 30 is my kid's dad's birthday. Rick will be...hmmm...let's see...53 years old. In this picture, he is 26, the same age as our son, Chris, who he is holding. Chris is one week old, just a little guy. From the way Rick is dressed, it appears he had just gotten home from work at Safeway, where he was the assistant manager.

The years roll by, people change...sometimes it's too bad.

Happy Birthday, Rick. You'll always be older than me...

Bon Jovi Boys

My "virtual" boyfriends...Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora. Two extremely hot and attractive men that can really rock. I discovered a "new to me" song of Bon Jovi;
A Seat Next to You and it is so sweet. Here's some of the lyrics:

Long slow drive down an old dirt road
You've got your hand out the window, listening to the radio
That's where I wanna be...

On an old park bench in the middle of December
Cold hard rain fallin', can't find no cover
That would be alright with me...

Hard days, good times, blue skies, dark nights
Baby, I want you to take me ... wherever you're going to
Maybe say that you'll save me ... a seat next to you

In the corner booth of a downtown bar, with your head on my shoulder
Smokin' on a cheap cigar...that would be alright with me
In the back row of a movie or a cross-town train
I wanna hear your voice whispering my name...that's where I wanna be

Hard days, good times, blue skies, dark nights
Baby, say that you'll take me ... wherever you're going to
Maybe say that you'll save me ... a seat next to you

Life is like a ferris wheel, spinnin' around
When you get to the top it's hard to look down
Just hang on ... we'll make it through
Save me ... a seat next to you

When you get to the gates and the angels sing
Go to that place where the church bells ring
You know I'll come runnin' ... runnin' to find you

Baby, say that you'll take me ... wherever you're going to
Maybe I want you to save me ... a seat next to you

Now if that isn't one of the most sweet set of lyrics, I don't know. But Jon and Richie can sing this one to me any old time!

Cannon Beach

Spring Break 2010 is flying by. I've taken some enjoyable day trips this week. Monday I went to Portland with a friend. We parked at 185th Avenue and rode the MAX downtown to Pioneer Square. Went to a movie and lunch and hit some art stores.

Tuesday went to McMinnville to the holy grail of hillbilly shopping, Walmart and the Dollar Tree. Yaw Hoo!

Today, a friend and I went to Cannon Beach. I haven't been there in years. Seems like I always pass it by on my way to Seaside or Astoria. We toured the art galleries and had lunch at the Lumberyard, a really nice logging theme restaurant. I had the best martini in the world, the White Chocolate Mochatini. Yum! White Godiva, Vanilla Vodka and Kaluha within a chocolate rimmed glass. Pretty and sweet and now my favorite new drink.Today was topped off by a dinner with friends and a great movie. Good times.

It's back to work on a graphic design job tomorrow. Can't be all play this week.

Enjoy Spring...it's here and color is busting out all over!

Grandpa George

Grandpa George & Chris on Christopher's first birthday, 1984

My kid's Grandpa George...active, talkative, funny, smart (he can fix anything) and a very hard worker. He's in the hospital after a farm accident and is not used to being cooped up. I was married to his oldest son, Rick for over 20 years and there definitely is a soft spot in my heart for him and his dad. Our two kids, Chris and Lesley love Grandpa George and everyone is praying for a speedy recovery.

Thanks Grandpa George for being such a good grandpa to my children. I sincerely wish you well and you are in my prayers. Here's to you, George...


George winning one of his many Pig N Ford trophies


He loves his horses!


George with baby Rick, 1957

A Fine Friday Night

Friday after work. A time to let out a big sigh and look forward to the weekend. I remember when I was young and in school, I loved Friday night because there were still two days to look forward to. I remember the bittersweet feeling of a Sunday afternoon when thoughts of Monday began creeping into my brain.

Fast forward to Friday night of now. A time to crash on the couch and stare at the wall while trying to slow down my mind from the hustle of the workday. A time to fall asleep early without the pressure of the alarm clock. Boy how times have changed. No going out on a Friday night. Only staying in and regrouping.

Maybe I'll watch a movie...if I can stay awake.

Happy Friday!