Today I went to the memorial service of a very special woman, Virginia Merithew Jones. Those of you that are Thalians, will recognize the name as one of our founding members. We've been visiting her for maybe eleven, twelve years? One of our alums Googled her name and found her happily living in Redondo Beach. She was such a really gracious and friendly woman. As the years went on, both her health and her hearing deteriorated but she was always so glad to see us. Her mind was sharp! She loved to hear us sing. We sang "Today" at the service, I have to say it sounded great! I was really proud to be there and happy to see so many Thalian sisters. Mary Butterly was especially close to her and understandably upset but know Mary that Virginia was smiling down as us saying "You are all so beautiful!" Farewell Virginia, we will miss you!
I was saddened by the news that not only were Jon and Kate separating, they are filing for divorce. I love the show and those kids just crack me up. I must say I relate to Kate, the anal part, because if you've ever worked on an event with me that involved decorating, I am that way also. She sometimes was mean to Jon, but jeez, get a backbone and quit whining. I guess he did get more than a backbone if you believe everything you hear. If you want a job, get a job. I hope it all works out for them and the kids, it will be interesting to see how it all plays out.
Happiness is fleeting I fear. Grab it when you can and appreciate it!
Robin
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Sunday, June 21, 2009
How about those Lakers?
Well, the Lakers did it! Yeah!!! So happy around here. We saw the games on our own, not like the olden days when we'd see the games with Nev's brothers. He says too many bad words now to watch the games with all those little kids that are his nieces and nephews!
The Retirement Banquet went beautifully! The different colors of purple looked so elegant together. I had lots of help and only one thing didn't go exactly as planned, well two. I used glass blocks as vases and a couple of them were not water tight. But the agapanthus, aka Lilies of the Nile, held up beautifully. Also, we ran out of time and didn't get to make the big balloon arch (my fault, misplaced the other nozzle), I wanted but we had two huge bouquets on either side of the stage and they looked very nice. I even liked the food at the new venue and the parking was great. But, I'll be happy to return to the Reef in Long Beach next year. One lady retired after 50 years of teaching!! Can you imagine that, I sure can't!!.
School is over for another year. It was so sad, we are loosing 4 teachers due to the cuts and our class size going up. There were lots of tears all around. Going to miss you Myrna!! I got my 25 year pin from the district but that wasn't so happy, the principal forgot to give it until almost all of us were gone. Not feeling so happy at that point but grateful I have a job I suppose in this day and age.
I need to go back this week and clean and finish up my cums, I hate that! At least I got those pictures in. Ugh!
I am not thinking about my on-line class for another 10 minutes, when I finish this. I never had established the deadlines to my missing work , when Nev was busy, and I'm not sure how to proceed. The teacher suggested my advisor and guess what? He didn't respond. So that's about three departments I am unimpressed with at that school. This is the last week. Don't know if I can make up or repeat the parts I am missing or what. GCU, are you listening?
My family had a cute little Dodger party for my dad today. We all wore Blue Dodger shirts, ate hot dogs and just hung out. Finally have the hang of the self timer on my camera, only have had it for a year and a half. Am hacking away, I got sick and had to miss the Mariachi Festival at the Hollywood Bowl last night. I was really looking forward to it and just hanging out with my dancing friends. Felt worse this morning so I tried not to get too close to my family today, no reason they should get sick too!
Nevin has a PSA test this week and we'll find out the results next week. Fingers crossed!
The Retirement Banquet went beautifully! The different colors of purple looked so elegant together. I had lots of help and only one thing didn't go exactly as planned, well two. I used glass blocks as vases and a couple of them were not water tight. But the agapanthus, aka Lilies of the Nile, held up beautifully. Also, we ran out of time and didn't get to make the big balloon arch (my fault, misplaced the other nozzle), I wanted but we had two huge bouquets on either side of the stage and they looked very nice. I even liked the food at the new venue and the parking was great. But, I'll be happy to return to the Reef in Long Beach next year. One lady retired after 50 years of teaching!! Can you imagine that, I sure can't!!.
School is over for another year. It was so sad, we are loosing 4 teachers due to the cuts and our class size going up. There were lots of tears all around. Going to miss you Myrna!! I got my 25 year pin from the district but that wasn't so happy, the principal forgot to give it until almost all of us were gone. Not feeling so happy at that point but grateful I have a job I suppose in this day and age.
I need to go back this week and clean and finish up my cums, I hate that! At least I got those pictures in. Ugh!
I am not thinking about my on-line class for another 10 minutes, when I finish this. I never had established the deadlines to my missing work , when Nev was busy, and I'm not sure how to proceed. The teacher suggested my advisor and guess what? He didn't respond. So that's about three departments I am unimpressed with at that school. This is the last week. Don't know if I can make up or repeat the parts I am missing or what. GCU, are you listening?
My family had a cute little Dodger party for my dad today. We all wore Blue Dodger shirts, ate hot dogs and just hung out. Finally have the hang of the self timer on my camera, only have had it for a year and a half. Am hacking away, I got sick and had to miss the Mariachi Festival at the Hollywood Bowl last night. I was really looking forward to it and just hanging out with my dancing friends. Felt worse this morning so I tried not to get too close to my family today, no reason they should get sick too!
Nevin has a PSA test this week and we'll find out the results next week. Fingers crossed!
Monday, June 8, 2009
June Gloom
Weird weather, it has rained, not enough to clean off my car, just make it look worse.
Nev is doing OK, just tired of not being 100% and tired, the sleepy kind too.
My Master's class continues to dog me, I am so behind. Can't wait for school to be out so I can work during the day. But I am such a terrible procrastinator...
My big thing this week is the Retirement Banquet for my Union. Trying out some new things, will be curious to see how they turn out. A new venue just for this year. I'll let you now.
No time for Facebook yet, still don't see the big deal about the little games they play but my friends sure do .
My little nephew, he's 16, made his confirmation Saturday. Congratulations Brett! I am so proud of you !
Did red and white flowers for the occasion. My sister Barrie hosted the party and the food came from Lascari's, yummy!
Went to the Aquarium of the Pacific with the K classes last week, nice place, probably more fun with out 20 kids behind you. :-)
Go Lakers!!! Go Dodgers!
Nev is doing OK, just tired of not being 100% and tired, the sleepy kind too.
My Master's class continues to dog me, I am so behind. Can't wait for school to be out so I can work during the day. But I am such a terrible procrastinator...
My big thing this week is the Retirement Banquet for my Union. Trying out some new things, will be curious to see how they turn out. A new venue just for this year. I'll let you now.
No time for Facebook yet, still don't see the big deal about the little games they play but my friends sure do .
My little nephew, he's 16, made his confirmation Saturday. Congratulations Brett! I am so proud of you !
Did red and white flowers for the occasion. My sister Barrie hosted the party and the food came from Lascari's, yummy!
Went to the Aquarium of the Pacific with the K classes last week, nice place, probably more fun with out 20 kids behind you. :-)
Go Lakers!!! Go Dodgers!
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