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Name: Rachel
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Birthday: 12/24/1958
Gender: Female
Interests: My family, my fellowship, my community. I enjoy crocheting and knitting (basics), cooking/baking - especially for service rather than pay, music/lyrics to almost every decade, movies that are a study in relationships, historical movies, old movies - classics that you never get tired of no matter how many times you have seen them, letters from friends, shared cups of coffee/chocolate, crackling fires snuggled in a blanket with a book by my side, friendships that go beyond common understanding, the seconds in life when God gives you the knowledge that you have sought and all is right with the world, studies that take me to a new level or a new place, and lately, the constant study of my grandchildren and how I fit into their lives. YOU.
Expertise: Not one person I know is an expert in anything - there is always more to learn and to experience. Our interests drive us to be experts, but for the most part the never-ending need of a paycheck forces us to learn things we never thought we needed to learn.
Occupation: Caregiver, MOM, Grandmother,
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MSN: rachel_3strands@hotmail.com
Member Since:
3/17/2005
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| Today is suppose to be a day to get things done. I am fast losing that thought.
The weekend sped by. Play practice filled in some of the hours. Church and work also helped. I was glad that at the end of the weekend Audrey and I could just sit and watch "Emma" on PBS. It has been a really good series. I want to get all of the Masterpiece Collection. They have really outdone themselves this year.
Not much else. I need to get out and finish my list for the day.
Have a good day.
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| The sun is shining. It is cold. The two never seems to be in sync. Yesterday was as close as we have gotten, but then the winds kicked in and we had high winds all night long. I was worried about the kitchen pipes freezing. I put the heater so it could blow right under the sink. Everything was working fine this morning when I left.
Dan stopped in yesterday. He ended up taking Audrey to Big Rapids. Shopping is the one thing he can do with her that she enjoys (and uses). At least he knows it, but is willing to take her. We all had supper together. That was nice. It didn't feel so strained and rushed as the last couple of times have been. Dan hasn't had anything in the line of work and I think the strain is pulling on all of us. I am so glad tax time is here. It should take a little of the pressure off.
I have play practice to attend tonight. My heart just isn't in it yet.
Have a good day!
Rachel
Oh, and Michel, I think your entries are just fine. I love your stories and the pictures that sometimes accompany them.
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| Yes, the bread is home-made. No bread machines. I think to be able to put your own ingredients in helps to keep things creative. I like to knead and watch the bread transform from a pile of "goop" to this wonderful ball of dough. Besides, the smell of bread baking in the oven is one of the best smells there is. Coffee & home-made cookies are also at the top of that list.
The venison was a treat. This was the first time this winter that we have been able to have it on hand -- thanks to the church food pantry.
Shoveling is very good for me. It helps with the sugar levels and keeps my muscles strong. Sometimes I am not so sure that it helps my back, but I do enjoy it.
The library here in Lakeview is brand new. It is a large building with all the latest updated equipment. Our computers are down below with a flat table on top. Glass is placed on the desk part so that we can see our computer screen, but others can't unless they are standing right over you. I found out one significant thing about why they built a bigger library than many thought they needed. The reason is that the school stopped providing library services and by building a bigger library for the town, the whole community gets to use it. It makes sense to me, especially if the students don't use the school library like they should. The cost of employing staff is also a consideration. This way everyone benefits. I think it is a good thing.
Wistful note: Last night I was over-whelmed with the strongest emotions of missing my grandmother. I realize her birthday just passed a few weeks, but I was going to look it up in my blog because I think this happens every year about this time. I have to wonder if there isn't some trigger in my memories that is causing this. Whatever it is, it is always good for me to remember her. I loved her very much.
Okay...
Time to go before I start up again.
Take care.
Have a great weekend!
Rachel
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| The snow really came down yesterday. I had to shovel the driveway for the first time in about three or four weeks its seems. Today, there is another dusting. "R" had an appointment, so I ended up just shoveling the driveway and sidewalks. I could have just gone back home, but I wanted to come here to the library. The library doesn't open until 10:00 most days. It was just easier to keep busy shoveling than to sit in the car for an hour.
I keep thinking we should be doing so much more, but this is not the month to be planning anything. The church has several planned events already and I know I will have to watch the gasoline consumption. It is best not to add anything to the list.
Samantha said that Michael and Olivia got to see the baby on ultrasound. It was hard for them to make it all out, but they were excited. Michael was asking a lot of questions which made Deb, the midwife, very happy.
That is my small world today. I made up bread and venison yesterday. Basically nothing to make today. I guess I will try to finish my book.
Take care.
Rachel
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| Yes, today is the day the little creature is hustled out to see if he sees his shadow. It is dark and gloomy here. We have another round of snow. It is just a dusting of fluff right at the moment.
We rented some movies this weekend which have taken me back in time. I do love well made movies. Elizabeth, Elizabeth: The Golden Age, and Merchant of Venice. We all enjoyed them very much. I have never read the Merchant of Venice and I felt like it was a part of Shakespear's works that I was missing. I am very glad I watched it. So many of the phrases we still hear in today's language are in there. Examples: "A pound of flesh", "If I am cut, do I not bleed?" and even the name of "Shylock" I have heard, yet did not know where it was coming from. Very interesting.
My time on Xanga is done. I will stop in tomorrow.
Enjoy your day!
Rachel
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