0 Weekend Re-Post 8/3/13

Originally Posted on Thursday, April 28, 2011

Tantrum Thusday

Today I would like to talk about speeders.

 (please play this while you are reading)

The other day I was driving with my Mom-in-law and we were talking about speeding.  We were on Interstate 95 where the speed limit was 65 MPH and I was going almost 70 MPH.  But the amazing thing is that I was the slowest one on that stretch of road!  This of course started a debate between the two of us about what is the correct speed on that stretch of highway.  A speed limit sign came to view and it had 65 MPH with a minimum speed of 40 MPH on the bottom. 

Then as we drove a bit farther we came up to a slower car.  Now this car was probably going about 55 MPH or so, but for the traffic around it, it was REALLY slow.  It was also in the MIDDLE lane.  People were 'swerving' around it and it was causing some MAJOR problems.   Now, I know that I do speed, and I know that I am in the wrong, however, it is really hard to go even the speed limit when the people around you are going 15+ MPH over the speed limit.

When I was growing up my father told me that most people thought their cars were their own 'protection bubble' and for some reason that has stuck with me.  I totally understand that cars are VERY fragile and that although they are SOME protection, they also are the cause of some problems.

I see some of these people weaving in and out of traffic and wonder what that extra 2 seconds will mean to them.  Speeding is just one of the problems we have on the road today.  There are so many times that I am surprised at cars that get within a foot or so of the car in front of them at 75 MPH!  Just a 'bump' in the road can cause an accident at that speed and proximity.

As I see it there are 5 major types of drivers on the interstate - and most everywhere else!

1. Speeders
2. Weavers
3. Tailgaters
4. Slow Pokes
5. Straight Lane'rs (those that NEVER change lanes)

What type of driver are you??

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I thought I would feature barbjeanpat and this great afghan pattern today.  I just love this speed buggy!  This Mother of 5 and Grandmother of 5 has a great talent.  These graphs can be used for many different mediums and are just wonderful.  Please look at her shop to find more pattern and graphs!

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As you move around today remember that LIFE already moves at lightening speed; do you need to make  your car move that fast too!!  ~KM

0 Tantalizing Tuesday 1/22/13

This week has started out on an amazing note!  The kids and I celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day yesterday by talking about what he stood for - boy, was that eye opening!!  I am always amazed at how much my kids know/don't know about things.  But, I can say that by the end of the day - they KNEW!! 

I wanted to show off Monster, with his new glasses!!  He went to the eye doctor on Friday and he was given these 'Terminator' glasses after he did so great!!

doesn't he look cool???  

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And for those of you that missed it, here is my necklace set finished!!  I just love the way it turned out!  If you want to see the way it was made, here is a video - http://youtu.be/n1FtedtNprg!  If you go to the listing you can also see the earrings that I made to match - that is why I made FIVE of the smaller Swarovski Crystals!!

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For many of you, you are already watching this necklace grow on my Fan Page or Google+ page.  Here is the last photo - from last night.

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My featured artist today is: PatrickCeoart.  This amazing artist has a studio full of BEAUTIFUL Giclees print of his original airbrushed artwork.  I am simply amazed at how 'life like' these creations are.  You can really see how 'sleepy' this little girl is!  She is so very beautiful - as are all his other pieces of artwork.  Go check out this great studio and remember to always support handmade artists!!

http://hottairbrushing.com/

http://patrickceo.com/

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Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

When you have the choice of two exciting things, choose the one you haven't tried before.

4 Weekend Re-Post 8/26/12

Weekend Re-Post from

Tantalizing Thursday 2/24/11

I just couldn't find anything to 'throw a tantrum' about today.  Over the past few weeks I have been very lucky to have been OUTSIDE and doing things with my kids!  I showed you photos of our weekend, and here is a little slide show from our Nature Walk at Ringhaver Park  yesterday.  I really felt the need for a walk, so we did the whole 1 mile trial.  

With waters, camera and fresh grapes in hand it was a 
wonderful afternoon for Aye, Monster, Ziggy and I. 

And then when we came home I found my order from CrossStitchCards.  OH MY!!!  These are not only beautifully made, but beautifully packaged and definitely made with love and care!   I can't wait for some of my friends and family to get them!!

Here are some of her works that are still for sale....

Here are her LINKS, please go visit her and let her know where you found out about her!!

http://www.artfire.com/users/CrossStitch...
http://www.etsy.com/shop/CrossStitchCards
http://twitter.com/CrossStitchCard
http://www.squidoo.com/CrossStitchCards

❣ ❣ ❣ ❣ ❣ ❣ ❣ ❣ ❣ ❣ ❣ ❣ ❣

I want not only to be loved 

but to be told that I am loved.  -George Eliot 

 Have a wonderful day!  ~KM

2 Tantalizing Thursday 7/26/12

I really didn't feel like throwing a Tantrum today, so I am posting a Tantalizing Tuesday post instead!  Did everyone see the posts yesterday for my 'little cutie's' new rows???  She is almost done!!  Here are the photos I posted yesterday....

And now.... the finished design..... you're the first one to see it!!!

Now to just do the finished work - the ends, the clasp and to do a photos shoot for her... I should be able to list her later today!! 

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Did you see my new listing?  This beautiful centerpiece is from my Grandmother's Stash!!  I cleaned it, coated it with a non-tarnish coating and it looks simply beautiful!! I just love the Crystals and Silver Plated findings I matched with it!  What do you think?? 

Blue and Silver Great Crystal Necklace Set - from Grandmother's Stash

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Don't forget....so far there aren't many entries... you could win this necklace - just click on the photo to go enter!!

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And of course I have a new featured artist, it is DragonfliesCeilidh.  An amazing artist who started out making jewelry and then discovered glass making.  The creations are just so beautiful!!  This description might explain it even more that I can; "Dragonflies Ceilidh is a celebration of the celts and of dragonflies. I have tried to capture both in my designs."  Now, for any of you that have followed me for any length of time know that I just LOVE dragonflies!  These are some of the most beautiful I have seen!  Please check out all the dragonflies, oh, I mean creations, in this great studio and remember to support handmade artist when you can.

http://www.dragonfliesceilidh.co…

 

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I really didn't plan it this way, but I guess today was a day of BLUES.  All of the creations (except my little ballerina - are blue).  So, I guess I'll close with this quote;

One today is worth two to-morrows.

-Benjamin Franklin

0 Tantrum Thusday

Is it a Tantrum Thursday already?

YEP!

And today, hopefully I wont offend any of you! Sorry, if I do!

Do you all know what a BLUETOOTH headset is?

Isn't is beautiful?

Isn't it sleek?

Isn't is wonderful?

For those people who are driving in their car, YES, they are wonderful.  For those walking around a store, NOT SO MUCH!!  The other day there was this woman in the changing room trying on cloths next to my daughter and I and she was HAVING a CONVERSATION with the WALL!!  After several times of saying, 'oh, I am sorry, what did you say?'  I realized that she wasn't talking to me!  She was a lovely woman with hair over her ears, so I couldn't even see the 'gadget' that was attached to her!  After several minutes of listening (couldn't help it, she was talking a bit loudly) about how this woman's friends date went the other night we were done and FREE of the changing area.   

THANK GOODNESS!  

Well, not really!  

A few minutes later as we stood in line for the cashier I started hearing the same voice.  OH NO!  She was in front of us.  Then, the amazing thing was that when the cashier politely asked her a question she didn't answer.  The cashier asked again and this time she got a 'HOLD ON I'M ON THE PHONE' comment.  WHO KNEW?  We sure didn't!  We were unaware of the voice in her head - ops I mean her ear - and that it was more important than the person in front of her. 

So, here it is! 

I do believe in those devices - I even have one myself.  I use it in the car or when I am on a LONG call from my girl friend.  I do NOT walk around having conversations with the voices in my head - ops ears - in my everyday life!  If you want to have a conversation, please do, but I don't need or want to know about it!!  I have even seen people with those on at a restaurant with someone sitting across from them!  

HOW WRUDE!

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And for today I have a wonderful studio to introduce - ThePaintedThingamajig.  This wonderfully eclectic studio offers something for everyone!  You really have to check her out.  She lives among the coyotes and jack rabbits - read her bio to understand!  With a love of all things creative it is no wonder she has created this great phone! Make sure you check out her studio and other sites and remember to tell her where you found out about her!

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And for today, I will pass along these words of wisdom from Beverly Sills - 

You may be disappointed if you fail, 

but you are doomed if you don't try!

~KM

8 Tantrum Thusday

Is it a Tantrum Thursday already?

YEP!

And today, hopefully I wont offend any of you! Sorry, if I do!

Do you all know what a BLUETOOTH headset is?

Isn't is beautiful?

Isn't it sleek?

Isn't is wonderful?

For those people who are driving in their car, YES, they are wonderful.  For those walking around a store, NOT SO MUCH!!  The other day there was this woman in the changing room trying on cloths next to my daughter and I and she was HAVING a CONVERSATION with the WALL!!  After several times of saying, 'oh, I am sorry, what did you say?'  I realized that she wasn't talking to me!  She was a lovely woman with hair over her ears, so I couldn't even see the 'gadget' that was attached to her!  After several minutes of listening (couldn't help it, she was talking a bit loudly) about how this woman's friends date went the other night we were done and FREE of the changing area.   

THANK GOODNESS!  

Well, not really!  

A few minutes later as we stood in line for the cashier I started hearing the same voice.  OH NO!  She was in front of us.  Then, the amazing thing was that when the cashier politely asked her a question she didn't answer.  The cashier asked again and this time she got a 'HOLD ON I'M ON THE PHONE' comment.  WHO KNEW?  We sure didn't!  We were unaware of the voice in her head - ops I mean her ear - and that it was more important than the person in front of her. 

So, here it is! 

I do believe in those devices - I even have one myself.  I use it in the car or when I am on a LONG call from my girl friend.  I do NOT walk around having conversations with the voices in my head - ops ears - in my everyday life!  If you want to have a conversation, please do, but I don't need or want to know about it!!  I have even seen people with those on at a restaurant with someone sitting across from them!  

HOW WRUDE!

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And for today I have a wonderful studio to introduce - ThePaintedThingamajig.  This wonderfully eclectic studio offers something for everyone!  You really have to check her out.  She lives among the coyotes and jack rabbits - read her bio to understand!  With a love of all things creative it is no wonder she has created this great phone! Make sure you check out her studio and other sites and remember to tell her where you found out about her!

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And for today, I will pass along these words of wisdom from Beverly Sills - 

You may be disappointed if you fail, 

but you are doomed if you don't try!

~KM

17 Tantrum Thusday

Today I would like to talk about speeders.

 (please play this while you are reading)

The other day I was driving with my Mom-in-law and we were talking about speeding.  We were on Interstate 95 where the speed limit was 65 MPH and I was going almost 70 MPH.  But the amazing thing is that I was the slowest one on that stretch of road!  This of course started a debate between the two of us about what is the correct speed on that stretch of highway.  A speed limit sign came to view and it had 65 MPH with a minimum speed of 40 MPH on the bottom. 

Then as we drove a bit farther we came up to a slower car.  Now this car was probably going about 55 MPH or so, but for the traffic around it, it was REALLY slow.  It was also in the MIDDLE lane.  People were 'swerving' around it and it was causing some MAJOR problems.   Now, I know that I do speed, and I know that I am in the wrong, however, it is really hard to go even the speed limit when the people around you are going 15+ MPH over the speed limit.

When I was growing up my father told me that most people thought their cars were their own 'protection bubble' and for some reason that has stuck with me.  I totally understand that cars are VERY fragile and that although they are SOME protection, they also are the cause of some problems.

I see some of these people weaving in and out of traffic and wonder what that extra 2 seconds will mean to them.  Speeding is just one of the problems we have on the road today.  There are so many times that I am surprised at cars that get within a foot or so of the car in front of them at 75 MPH!  Just a 'bump' in the road can cause an accident at that speed and proximity.

As I see it there are 5 major types of drivers on the interstate - and most everywhere else!

1. Speeders
2. Weavers
3. Tailgaters
4. Slow Pokes
5. Straight Lane'rs (those that NEVER change lanes)

What type of driver are you??

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

I thought I would feature barbjeanpat and this great afghan pattern today.  I just love this speed buggy!  This Mother of 5 and Grandmother of 5 has a great talent.  These graphs can be used for many different mediums and are just wonderful.  Please look at her shop to find more pattern and graphs!

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Come join in the fun of these hops!!

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As you move around today remember that LIFE already moves at lightening speed; do you need to make  your car move that fast too!!  ~KM

0 Tantalizing Thursday

I have very little to say today, I will simply 

SHOW you what we did yesterday! 

Then at the end of the day an exhausted little girl went home and we went to dinner.  Monster saw that at the next table there was a Fire Fighter crew and wanted to meet them.  They took him out, let him sit in the truck - while it was running - put on the equipment and even spray some water!!! They were GREAT!!!!

 

(I didn't get the whole video, but here is what I got)

What a day, thank you for all the memories!! ~KM