tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-128790002011-04-21T14:27:00.873-07:00This is the hard way of writing an easy letter. I think we've forgotten how it feels to hold a pen and actually FEEL the words that flow ...since my journal is bare, I thought I'd join y'all here in the ether ... but only for a spell ...Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.comBlogger2161100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-67649501660530671612009-02-16T16:50:00.000-08:002009-02-16T16:54:56.671-08:00

Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-27618598976346947092009-02-05T08:27:00.000-08:002009-02-05T09:14:38.981-08:00

I may be a bit late coming to these delightful little dolls but I have FINALLY discovered them ! A good friend recently pronounced them " creepy " but I see nothing but possibility here. A blank canvas in all of it's plastic-vinyl glory. I was thinking what a great creature a collaborative effort might produce. I may have to get something started on postcardx or somewhere. I have a couple ideas

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Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-22624408403241336122009-01-17T19:11:00.000-08:002009-01-17T19:45:46.563-08:00

I'm not planning to really write about KittyBoiGus, although he's adorable, is he not ? Nor do I intend to give any updates on my resolutions, though I'm doing just fine, thank you. No, I'll answer a question posed recently : What does retirement mean to you ? Big question. Derek talked about owning his own home in three years. Wow ! I don't think I've seriously considered staying anywhere long

Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-66785472123970239462009-01-02T17:21:00.001-08:002009-01-03T08:58:01.948-08:00

Chappy Glue Beer ! Indeed ...Ever have one of those years ? I mean the kind where you start becoming aware of your little quirks. You start not only ESTABLISHING, but understanding, your own boundaries. You start recognizing more immediately the error of your ways. You become distinctly aware that you are now an adult.( Well, and that you HAVE been for quite some time, but it's taken until this

Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-29814096957094160922008-12-28T18:28:00.000-08:002008-12-28T18:58:08.981-08:00

Ok, I know it's a cliche'. So, sue me ! I've been thinking about this past year. A lot. Maybe I was able to pay better attention this year. An age thing ? Maybe. Mostly it's about loss I think. When people leave your life it affects you. When they die, it is particularly intense. We had a couple very difficult, yet enlightening, months when my Gramps died. There were others this year too, but he

Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-84581641568261238782008-11-11T10:45:00.000-08:002008-11-11T10:46:34.307-08:00

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Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-34125215856775306332008-10-28T16:46:00.000-07:002008-10-28T16:48:26.852-07:00

Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-63768103141173834052008-09-16T09:57:00.000-07:002008-09-16T10:03:59.275-07:00

www.howiebabybaldwin.com

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Rest in peace, Gramps*

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I'm up here with Gramps tonight. Just he and I. You know I lived with him after my grandmother died. Just for a few months. Just to help him transition. It was never a problem for him, of course. The transition, I mean. He found his way. He always could ... His breathing now is shallow and a bit congested. He doesn't seem bothered by it in the least, and he doesn't appear to have any

Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-38401285504252001912008-08-24T19:53:00.000-07:002008-08-24T20:09:52.326-07:00

Yes. That's right. A good ol' fashioned State Fair in the town most famous for the state prison. But leave it to George to make it fun in spite of rain and a truly " interesting " crowd of folks. We rode the coaster, ate " health food " like jalapeno corn dogs, a root beer float, gooey donuts and I'm proud to say George bought me my very first deep-fried Twinkie. Now THAT, my friends, is a

Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-77835771005779073972008-07-30T20:06:00.000-07:002008-07-30T20:07:09.731-07:00

Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-47952678295718827792008-07-28T13:10:00.000-07:002008-07-28T13:15:56.387-07:00

...of vacation, not life. But it FEELS like more than just a vacation ending. I was supposed to have some epiphany or win the lottery. SOMETHING ! Instead, no. I just have to endure 5 days at The Ol' P.O. and I'm off again for another 8. I can live with that. Thinkin' I might make some ATC's today ... anyone wanna trade ?

Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-56775626557467259982008-07-20T14:00:00.000-07:002008-07-20T18:07:04.497-07:00

I'm supposed to be outside. I promised myself ;) But instead, I discovered the GLUE again and all my little favorite " things " and I let them marry. The ceremony was on the rainbow box and I'm charmed by it.

Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-69787070751598986402008-07-18T10:41:00.000-07:002008-07-20T14:10:23.771-07:00

So, day number 1 of vacation. Ahhhhh... can you hear it from there ? This has been THE hardest week at The Ol' P.O. I've ever had. Not sure what makes it stand out so much but I'm sure it has to do with the fact that I haven't had a " do-nothing-but-everything " kind of BonnieVacation in a very long time. Oh sure, I've enjoyed time off, but it's been trips and kids and projects. This week ahead

Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-78914174082101044682008-07-10T18:11:00.000-07:002008-07-10T18:24:34.990-07:00

Denny Creek is a place I remember from back in my childhood days. I remember going there with groups of family members and having parties that lasted all day. I remember the tables and the banks of the creek and all the logs ... I remember skipping stones across the tamer parts and throwing boulders in the rushing waters to see if we could alter the flow. I think that's sorta why I went today ...

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Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-49545772225949718212008-07-02T16:29:00.001-07:002008-07-02T16:32:24.503-07:00

Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-53638522989904322092008-06-29T19:03:00.001-07:002008-06-29T19:03:39.215-07:00

Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-1866752938875418022008-06-08T19:24:00.000-07:002008-06-08T19:28:16.424-07:00

Quick update : At around 6PM we found ourselves heading down to the emergency vet in Auburn. It's been a difficult day. Let's just say the softener is working great and Otter still cannot stand on her own. If that were the only problem, we could manage but she started showing mostly blood in her catheter line. Not good. As it turned out, the vet said it was probably the catheter rubbing on her

Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-17309400482840550922008-06-08T15:59:00.000-07:002008-06-08T16:10:44.640-07:00

We expected to be at the beach this weekend. We've had a plan since January to go this weekend to the Oregon coast. Sand carving contest in Cannon Beach, relaxation at Rockaway Beach and a visit to Otter Crest. Well, as you've heard and probably experienced before, the best laid plans can still fall apart. Friday morning,we noticed Otter was favoring her back legs and by late morning she was

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Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-48769822125016815222008-04-06T09:54:00.001-07:002008-04-06T09:58:05.249-07:00

Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-87462471107207431282008-01-09T08:58:00.000-08:002008-01-09T09:01:29.681-08:00

Review: Saturday, June 11th 2005 in my blog archive. That was my original conspiracy theory day. I'll update my thoughts on it all later ...

Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-17219084037178197652008-01-09T08:28:00.000-08:002008-01-09T08:45:37.490-08:00

Wow ! 2008 already ! Time sure flies when you're busy and engaged in a hundred things. The holidays were a blur. A fun, lively blur ... but still a blur. My body feels beat up, my braen feels like it's coming off a week or two of speed, and my whole being needs to refresh itself. Vacation with family this year is planned for late March. We're going to the Outer Banks for a week. Nothing but

Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-25696219358116101612007-11-12T19:46:00.000-08:002007-11-12T19:58:23.760-08:00

I'm in love. Not just a little.It's not a passing fancy.I'm in love for good.Kelly, of course ....But my NEW LOVE ?iPOD TOUCH.This is the sleekest, coolest piece of equipment I've EVER held in my hand. All my contacts are in there. So far I've uploaded over 1200 pictures. It synced my music, loaded an episode of Law & Order, and there are plenty of things I haven't even discovered yet. I can surf

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Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-42490617892977653572007-11-09T21:31:00.000-08:002007-11-09T21:33:08.653-08:00

You've GOT to see this movie.

Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-5468994541022465262007-11-09T21:18:00.000-08:002007-11-09T21:24:20.477-08:00

Sometimes art can heal.Sometimes art can broaden our experience.Change our perspective.Sometimes it begs a comment ...

Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-8985362128619381172007-09-16T15:19:00.000-07:002007-09-16T15:31:19.700-07:00

OK. There's no way I'm going to ruin this for anyone by talking too much about it. Let's just say I think it is brilliant. Let me also say that Jodie Foster is extraordinary and believable and hopefully an Oscar winner for her role. Frankly, I've had a huge crush on her forever ...but in spite of my obvious bias, SEE IT ! And then write me and tell me what you think. People will be talking about

Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-57980356998158603352007-09-12T17:51:00.000-07:002007-09-12T19:47:26.406-07:00

Time sure has a way of getting away from me. One minute it's May and the next minute it's July and I'm losing one of my babies ( Snippy ). Fast forward and it's September. I cleaned up the planters on the porch today. Seemed I hadn't touched them since July, and everything was dying of thirst. Many plants went on to their next lives in the yard waste. Mowed the whole lawn . THAT was dying of

Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-41059368927755081342007-08-05T13:35:00.000-07:002007-08-05T14:09:11.832-07:00

Although it's been awhile and life is certainly full of twists and turns and general busyness, I have not forgotten or abandoned this place.A few weeks ago we lost Snippy. A heartbreak, to be sure. She was the sweetest, gentlest cat I've ever known. We knew her time with us would be short. A few months ago she was diagnosed with renal failure and we tried to give her the best quality of life that

Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-2666825347093700732007-07-16T14:54:00.001-07:002007-07-16T14:56:26.061-07:00

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Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-9414239996445723242007-07-16T08:14:00.000-07:002007-07-16T08:16:36.714-07:00

Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-23332826718291194652007-07-16T06:51:00.001-07:002007-07-16T06:54:27.352-07:00

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Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-32486054171751280262007-07-15T20:36:00.000-07:002007-07-15T20:42:10.350-07:00

Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-48314959005907406412007-07-09T10:17:00.000-07:002007-07-09T10:18:36.690-07:00

"The Lanyard" The other day as I was ricocheting slowlyoff the pale blue walls of this room,bouncing from typewriter to piano,from bookshelf to an envelope lying on the floor,I found myself in the L section of the dictionarywhere my eyes fell upon the word lanyard. No cookie nibbled by a French novelistcould send one more suddenly into the past --a past where I sat at a workbench at a campby a

Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-64209029096988926982007-07-08T16:07:00.001-07:002007-07-08T16:30:05.394-07:00

We looked today at more color choices for the kitchen. I thought we were doing SUNBEAM yellow, but I think instead it will be GOLDEN SLUMBER. It's pretty bright. I let Kelly pick as it's more her space than mine. There's a complimentary color called FLAX that I may use on one of the walls that wraps around the livingroom and hall. I just can't see bringing that really bright yellow into the

Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-21383298366856034842007-07-04T20:19:00.000-07:002007-07-04T20:58:35.426-07:00

So, my latest project was the bathroom. I think I'm in my " green phase ". The colors are actually AQUA and BLUE BLOOD, but it seems along the green corridor of the color wheel to me. I love it. It turned out peaceful and serene and I'm glad to have brought more natural stuff ( bamboo woods ) in, and some of the crap ( hair products ) out.And speaking of hair products ... I hate mine right now. I

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Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-69558423544551578132007-05-15T18:37:00.000-07:002007-05-15T18:41:59.468-07:00

I've been challenged by Genevieve not to abandon the blogosphere. Her challenge comes in the form of a photo a day. Easy, right ? Hmmmm ... I'm not so sure, but I'll certainly try ;) Thanks, Gen ~Enjoy the first pic !

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Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-1176521093310326262007-04-13T20:21:00.000-07:002007-04-13T20:24:53.323-07:00

This is just a teaser ...

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Here is the invitation I'm doing for the party. Lots of work, but I'm a good portion of the way done with the 80 or so I'm doing. I should be finishing most of them today so I can fully enjoy my trip to the Tulip fields this weekend ! Our favorite B&B in La Conner awaits ... ahhhhh, I am SO ready for some jacuzzi time ! I'll take pictures there ( not in the jacuzzi,so don't worry ;) ). It's so

Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-1176176206500230222007-04-09T20:03:00.000-07:002007-04-09T21:15:23.066-07:00

I blame stupid blogger. Sign in to our " NEW " blogger.If you're an old user, sign in using your NEW google sign-in.Or your YAHOO sign-in.Or twirl til your dizzy and see if the dashboard appears ...Pffffft... Truth be told, I've been swamped. With party planning, work, life ...oh, and whining, being sick and just the usual periodic unhappiness that comes with being 40. OK, so a little more than

Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-1172293050704004562007-02-23T20:56:00.000-08:002007-02-23T20:57:30.716-08:00

Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-1172290276042089322007-02-23T20:09:00.000-08:002007-02-23T20:15:34.353-08:00

Both ends recline and we bought a matching reclining rocker. Cool beans ! The color they call Black Cherry. Ain't it just dreamy ? And SOOOOOOOOOOOOOcomfy !

Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-1171833423256569372007-02-18T12:46:00.000-08:002007-02-18T13:18:48.570-08:00

OK. So maybe I'm living in the past a bit today. It's rainy and windy and I'm nursing a stupid cold while I veg out on the couch. These photos were from our Hawaii trip a couple years ago. Ahhhh ... I have such good memories. I was hopeful for a Hawaii trip this fall, but it looks like it won't happen this year. Damn !Trying to get motivated to get my butt off the couch and get OUT today, but

Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-1170825348264255172007-02-06T21:04:00.000-08:002007-02-06T21:16:45.443-08:00

Snippy is my best friend on nights like these. Kelly's in bed early, the fire is blazing, and we are camped on the couch watching reruns of Law & Order. She used to bully MY cat, Sammy. After he died several years ago I didn't forgive Snippy for a long time. It wasn't her FAULT that he died, I just hated that she bullied him the way she did. Time heals all wounds ... and now she's a great pal.

Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-1170788070803407362007-02-06T10:33:00.000-08:002007-02-06T10:54:30.823-08:00

I have thirty cards to make for an order from my dentist. She's wonderful in many ways, not the least of which, she's also a customer of mine ! They are fairly easy cards, but the motivation and focus are lost today. I don't know if it's this headache I have, the new music distracting me or what exactly is keeping me from settling down. NOW I'm writing here ... the cards will have to wait.My

Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-1169958914867102172007-01-27T20:32:00.000-08:002007-01-27T20:35:14.880-08:00

Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-1169615239455523802007-01-23T21:03:00.000-08:002007-01-23T21:07:19.456-08:00

Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-1169614982401052332007-01-23T20:55:00.000-08:002007-01-23T21:03:02.423-08:00

Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-1169612980423120052007-01-23T20:10:00.000-08:002007-01-23T20:29:40.460-08:00

Ahhhhh... a long weekend ! I wish I could say I'm relaxed and refreshed, but work has a way of leaving me tired after only two days. Sheesh ! It's gonna be a long week ...After all the snow and rain and wind it was nice to get back to some semblance of normal. Friday was spent having lunch with a good friend, a few errands and generally just laying around. Saturday was much the same, although I

Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-1169529244573862662007-01-22T21:08:00.000-08:002007-01-22T21:14:04.593-08:00

but until then ....

Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-1168529069616463322007-01-11T07:20:00.000-08:002007-01-11T07:24:29.630-08:00

Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-1168208898475010642007-01-07T14:26:00.000-08:002007-01-07T14:28:18.496-08:00

Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-1167756169106015312007-01-02T08:37:00.000-08:002007-01-02T08:42:55.756-08:00

This absolutely wonderful project is on it's way to Georgeous ~ It was a great, well-crafted piece that was actually hard to part with. I've added a bit of my own angst, and consider those things " turned over " to the Universe for a bit of contemplation and resolution ! Thanks, Core ~ Lovely idea ...And I feel better already !

Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-1167754043977808462007-01-02T07:44:00.000-08:002007-01-02T08:07:27.830-08:00

Happy 2007 ! Our New Year was rung in with lots of noise and a night of good food and games !It always seems like the previous year just ended.I don't know if that's about getting older or if it's about how much of my time is spent " waiting ". You know, in traffic, in lines at the store, lines at the doctor. As kids we could cram so much into a day . It occurs to me just how much time I spend

Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-1167540614234657532006-12-30T20:23:00.000-08:002006-12-30T20:51:36.640-08:00

Ordinarily, I wouldn't be writing about President Gerald Ford. Even on the occasion of his death. That's not to say I didn't respect the man. I think he stepped up at a difficult time in history and both literally and figuratively brought us all back from the edge. We're facing perilous times again in this country and I don't sense another Gerald Ford waiting in the wings ...2998. That's a

Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-1167060362910156802006-12-25T07:22:00.000-08:002006-12-25T07:26:02.930-08:00

Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-1166336370100832042006-12-16T22:17:00.000-08:002006-12-16T22:55:40.100-08:00

( BTW ...these are three DIFFERENT trees, in different locations on my route ! )I've seen it windy here, but never like this. I am assuming it's just Georgie's " mojo-juju " acting up again. ( Don't ever let her tell you she's anything but a powerful, super-hero-like chick. It's always the mild-mannered ones who pack a big punch ! ) Actually, I'm loving this crazy weather. And it's not even

Bonnie Raenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879000.post-1165985968022684852006-12-12T20:56:00.000-08:002006-12-12T21:00:37.523-08:00

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