My brother reminded me last week that I haven't been posting to this site. True, true. Please visit my new and improved blog!
http://thirdthought.com/
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
The Prime of Miss Maggie
Last week I heard about the search for the largest known Mersenne prime number. If you remember from elementary school: a number is called a prime number if 'its only positive divisors' are one and itself. The website goes on to tell us that: 'On September 6th, the 46th known Mersenne prime, 237,156,667-1, a 11,185,272 digit number was found by Hans-Michael Elvenich in Langenfeld near Cologne, Germany!'
Pretty exciting stuff, eh? Actually, it makes my head hurt. But I like the idea of a prime number....say, like, 53. Because that's how old I am! Today!
I am in my Prime.
Like carefully pampered wine, aged in oak barrels I like to imagine that I am Amusing and Mellow, Elegantly Authentic (see Easy Wine Descriptors for more of that).
My life is blessed. So very much for which to be grateful. Thank you to all of the lovely (and even the not-so-lovely) people who helped me get here.
love, the Birthday Girl
Pretty exciting stuff, eh? Actually, it makes my head hurt. But I like the idea of a prime number....say, like, 53. Because that's how old I am! Today!
I am in my Prime.
Like carefully pampered wine, aged in oak barrels I like to imagine that I am Amusing and Mellow, Elegantly Authentic (see Easy Wine Descriptors for more of that).
My life is blessed. So very much for which to be grateful. Thank you to all of the lovely (and even the not-so-lovely) people who helped me get here.
love, the Birthday Girl
Sunday, March 01, 2009
February 2009
Whoosh! That went quickly! Although on some of the recent snowy days I was feeling quite ready for winter to be done. All in all it was a busy month....some work...lots of fun.
Visits from Lovely Young Relatives
At the end of January my cousin's daughter, Leonie came to visit us for a few weeks. She is nearly finished with a 7-8 month around the world trip. Plucky girl, n'est-ce pas? She enjoyed having some privacy and her own bathroom for a time ;) Right about now she will be returning to her home IN The Netherlands.
Last week, Niece Laura came for a visit. She and I visited the spa one afternoon (someone had to take her, right?) and then we capped off the week with a few days in Victoria, BC.
Palmer House The heavy-duty work is complete and now our contractor is finishing the little bits. I promise pictures soon! Now, we are onto decorating and savoring life in this old beauty.
Get A Life
Early in the month I marched my first parade with the Band. Here's a clip:
At 25 seconds I come into the picture--middle dancer, 3rd row. I cannot describe the rush of marching down the street with hundreds of parade-goers clapping and yelling. SO MUCH FUN! Can't wait for the next Parade. You can check out the 2009 schedule here.
Wishing you a Fabulous March!
Visits from Lovely Young Relatives
At the end of January my cousin's daughter, Leonie came to visit us for a few weeks. She is nearly finished with a 7-8 month around the world trip. Plucky girl, n'est-ce pas? She enjoyed having some privacy and her own bathroom for a time ;) Right about now she will be returning to her home IN The Netherlands.
Last week, Niece Laura came for a visit. She and I visited the spa one afternoon (someone had to take her, right?) and then we capped off the week with a few days in Victoria, BC. Palmer House The heavy-duty work is complete and now our contractor is finishing the little bits. I promise pictures soon! Now, we are onto decorating and savoring life in this old beauty.
Get A Life
Early in the month I marched my first parade with the Band. Here's a clip: At 25 seconds I come into the picture--middle dancer, 3rd row. I cannot describe the rush of marching down the street with hundreds of parade-goers clapping and yelling. SO MUCH FUN! Can't wait for the next Parade. You can check out the 2009 schedule here.
Wishing you a Fabulous March!
Monday, February 23, 2009
Our Fathers
Today would have been our Dad's birthday. And in my e-mail I received this touching note from beloved Cousin Marianne:Your sweet dad would have turned 80 today, had he still been among us...
On April 1st, my dad would have turned 75. Those are impressive ages and yet, looking around me... you can see quite a number of people that age. It can still make me sad and happy at the same time, to realize how much they would have enjoyed being a witness of ongoing developments. To see the grandchildren grow up... and even the great-grandchildren with Ray and Eva... they would have been so proud and thrilled and grateful. Knowing that deep within our hearts, they can still be a source of inspiration for us as their offspring and guide us through our lives.
Couldn't have said it better myself. Thank you Marianne. Miss you Dad.
Saturday, January 03, 2009
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Head Shot
Sigh. It's time. Time to update my head shot. I absolutely loved my previous head shot done by the excellent Steve Cridland. But that was 15 years and many more pounds ago. It's time to be me--the 52 year-old me.I worked with John Klicker (yes, that's his name!) who, with his wife, Julie Keefe, has a studio in a wonderful old warehouse not from from us. John made me very comfortable and gave me a ton of choices. After careful conferring with my people I've boiled it down to these three. I worry that the updo may be too, um, candidate-like and my hair in the other is pretty big. That said, which one says "Maggie"? Which one says, "I am easy to work with, have a good sense of humor and excellent coaching skills; I'm intelligent and professional but friendly and warm." Or is that expecting too much from a picture?
At any rate, my brother, Ray, can't tease me about doing the head tilt in these poses ;).
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Art Show!
For the past four years I've been a member of the Portland Art Collective. Thanks to this wonderfully supportive, creative and funny group I've actually been developing some new skills in art and craft. Fortunately, there are some REAL artists in the group.
This year I'm participating in the second annual art show (jewelry) and, if you are in the area, I hope you can drop by!
Two days only!
Friday, December 5, 11:00 - 8:00
Saturday December 6, 11:00 - 5:00
Multnomah Arts Center
7688 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland
Collage, fiber, glass, jewelry, paintings, and more by twenty regional artists - some featured in national publications. Many original gifts for under $20.
www.portlandartcollective.com
This year I'm participating in the second annual art show (jewelry) and, if you are in the area, I hope you can drop by!
Two days only!Friday, December 5, 11:00 - 8:00
Saturday December 6, 11:00 - 5:00
Multnomah Arts Center
7688 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland
Collage, fiber, glass, jewelry, paintings, and more by twenty regional artists - some featured in national publications. Many original gifts for under $20.
www.portlandartcollective.com
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