The day after Christmas and the day I pack up the Christmas decorations are two of the saddest days of the year. At least, for me. I love Christmas. Yes, the season is hectic, at times overwhelming, and Christmas Eve is the anniversary of the death of my niece, Andrea, but I still hold Christmas … Continue reading All year through
Author: MermaidofthePlains
2013 and a Pact with the Devil
Okay, maybe not the devil. More like my husband and two good friends, all creative people who let their creativity sit on a shelf most of 2012. Once purposeful and fulfilling, creativity became a forlorn knickknack, one of those pieces you fear to toss because there is so much history behind the piece, an incredible story to … Continue reading 2013 and a Pact with the Devil
Railroads, Blue Sky and the Antique Mile of Newton, KS
January 28, 2012 It seems Brad’s business is delegating our Kansas road trips, but that’s okay with me. A day of sightseeing, tasting local fare, spending the day together, plus a new contract for Concrete Colorscapes is definitely a day well spent. Today’s adventure is Newton, Kansas. Now, I’ve been to Newton plenty of times … Continue reading Railroads, Blue Sky and the Antique Mile of Newton, KS
Aliens and Cowboys in Ellsworth, Kansas
Our Kansas adventures began on Saturday, January 13. 9:48 am: We leave the Starbucks at 21st and Maize Road, a bag of freshly ground Italian Roast, two breakfast sandwiches, a blueberry scone and two hot coffees in hand. Brad has landed a job with the Post Rock Wind Power Project in Ellsworth County, so it … Continue reading Aliens and Cowboys in Ellsworth, Kansas
347
According to the Mayan calendar, the world as we know it will come to end on December 21, 2012. If that's the case, I better watch and attend as many games as possible in the next 347 days. And, if I do only have a little more than 11 months to overdose on college basketball, … Continue reading 347
That point of time and space
It's 2012 and if the Mayan calendar is correct, I better make good use of the next 333 days. As always, I decided to make a few New Year's resolutions, but with a slight twist. Gone are the resolutions of establishing a workout routine, saving more money, eating better. Those should be givens throughout the … Continue reading That point of time and space
A goat in Soldier Field, praying for field goals and pessimism in Shocker Nation.
Name three things that have caused me great irritation this past week. 1) It's amazing what happens when the QB goes down. Caleb Hanie has struggled at the helm, but there is no excuse for the implosion that is the Chicago Bears. They've looked like a beginning-of-the-season team with all of their mistakes and penalties. … Continue reading A goat in Soldier Field, praying for field goals and pessimism in Shocker Nation.
It’s the end of the season as we know it (and I don’t feel fine).
Five-game winning streak. An O-line finally protecting its quarterback by only allowing 1.3 sacks per game instead of 4.7. An inspired running game lead by an equally inspired yet underpaid running back. A special teams that is consistent and explosive. A defense that is showing signs of its monster history. And now, Cutler possibly out … Continue reading It’s the end of the season as we know it (and I don’t feel fine).
My two cents
As I watched the students of Penn State marching in droves through their campus, I could only sigh. Heavily. I knew the announcement of Joe Paterno's firing would result in chaos, you could sense this college community was on the verge of hysteria. The man they held aloft as the symbol of success, their father … Continue reading My two cents
Suddenly, it’s November
It's been so long since I've been to LTSAH that I forgot my cleverly cryptic password. Not only could I not remember the password, I couldn't remember where I wrote it down for such an emergency. What can I say? Time flies. Guess I better give the memory a stretch. A nice little jog can't hurt. … Continue reading Suddenly, it’s November
Mermaid of the Plains 