tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222061612011-07-29T13:17:47.398-07:00From SF to LA to Carson City, Nevada? Maintaining spirit and pluck in the high mountain air of a new environment.Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.comBlogger1481100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-23591334892254292652009-09-02T13:04:00.000-07:002009-09-02T13:07:12.152-07:00

Why I am not around much anymore....very exciting new venture...

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-18920105617064745532009-06-07T20:22:00.000-07:002009-06-07T20:59:06.365-07:00

Well....Hello.....Long time no blogging. There's a chance it will be a long time before I return again. What use to be a life of part-time work and part-time puttering and writing and being leisurely has blossomed into...two part-time jobs and very little leisure time. I still do the office job and now I have added a free lance job to my life. I am working as an associate with my drum teacher.

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-63427165603272056952009-01-25T11:22:00.000-08:002009-01-25T11:43:42.345-08:00

...A Person having admirable characteristics, such as fortitude and firmness of purpose. Rest In Peace Grandpa Abe

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-10279692754644066382009-01-20T20:44:00.000-08:002009-01-20T20:45:44.005-08:00

Beautiful

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-85368017935386906592009-01-04T16:23:00.000-08:002009-01-04T16:41:23.511-08:00

Before my classes start and after my trip home, in which I logged 1,000 miles on my car, I say:"Hey Happy 2009 to you all."I'm starting another online Web development class...we shall see if I can hang with it. Another Djembe class: mid-week, thank you for that new schedule ...and I have an opportunity that could be hecka exciting and a bit scary and if it works, ultimately, incredibly

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-71551939509212908542008-12-24T08:50:00.000-08:002008-12-24T08:54:18.382-08:00

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-69886568051994335892008-12-21T12:45:00.000-08:002008-12-21T12:47:13.968-08:00

For those of you who celebrate the Festival of Lights, I wish you a Happy Hanukkah!

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-90121633535136868752008-11-27T09:49:00.001-08:002008-11-27T09:57:35.781-08:00

There's always the usual list of things to be thankful for. There is the daily gratitude I practice that doesn't require a holiday. This year I am grateful for a new four legged family member.Bella is 9 months old. She is soft as a mink. Petite and slightly clumsy. She is sweet and affectionate. I'm thankful to my vet, Leslie, who entrusted her care to me. I'm thankful for Bella's youthful

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-43687597437427925802008-11-16T15:55:00.000-08:002008-11-16T16:13:13.743-08:00

It is Fall here in the Carson Valley and the weather has been lovely and clear the last few days.I haven't been here for quite sometime and it seems today is a fluke as I probably won't be back for a few weeks. "What is she doing?" you ask. Well, I got a wild hair to take a web design class online this quarter. It is a two unit class and still somehow manages to suck up all my extra time. It

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-57713272041870954232008-11-04T21:28:00.000-08:002008-11-04T21:34:51.242-08:00

January 14, 2008: Carson City, NV AND WE DID!

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-17812883134427533702008-10-29T13:18:00.000-07:002008-10-29T13:20:35.632-07:00

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-55548320247556175622008-10-12T19:04:00.000-07:002008-10-12T19:08:01.491-07:00

ZEKE1991-2008

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-9024336461313328162008-10-02T20:53:00.000-07:002008-10-02T20:56:25.664-07:00

Just a comment, and then we shall return to our regularly scheduled programming or lack of such...really I'll be back here soon....meanwhile....Please, for the love of language and all that is sacred, someone tell Sarah Palin how to pronounce NUCLEAR!! It is not Nucular....I can't take it anymore.

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-78097583515628708992008-09-21T14:21:00.000-07:002008-09-21T14:56:49.565-07:00

Three weeks of fun and frovility and family. I’m still trying to catch up on sleep.There was the kiddles and pool fun of my previous post. Then the return of the sister from her outpost in Flagstaff, AZ. Followed by a much needed trip to SF for me that included museums and wandering favorites haunts in the city and time spent with girlfriends who I miss daily. Topped off by the big celebration of

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-21479270467808501072008-09-18T19:50:00.000-07:002008-09-18T20:00:54.935-07:00

I am in the process of writing a post about my last three weeks of fun and frivolity BUTin the meantime I will give you the beauty that is the "Mystery Pansy" in my backyard.Not quite as abundant as last year...still thriving though. And if you are feeling energetic click on this link for a great article on Sarah Palin that was in the Nevada Appeal, Carson City's local newspaper. I must say,

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-13995798166301835172008-09-10T19:17:00.000-07:002008-09-10T19:19:17.893-07:00

BUSY

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-78974008680195230152008-08-24T19:29:00.000-07:002008-08-24T19:57:37.096-07:00

Who knew that a pool 3 feet deep and 6 feet wide could provide a waterfall of fun. My sis has such a pool in her yard. This is a handy recreational perk when your grandchildren come to visit.It was the site of two days of ridiculous, watery fun.The Water Octagon Count: One Mother, One Sister, One grown Niece, one small nephew, one small niece My 80 year old mother instigated a water fight from

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-66328360115214205022008-08-16T11:20:00.000-07:002008-08-16T11:21:49.995-07:00

license plate generator Just wastin' time on a Saturday. Click on the link to make your own.

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-10543039870140991912008-08-03T11:57:00.000-07:002008-08-03T12:39:22.270-07:00

Now that the smoke has cleared out and it looks like beautiful clear, clean mountain air is back for awhile I have to admit I am feeling hazy. This is what the sky looked like for most of July due to wind patterns and too many scary fires in California: With the return of blue sky I find myself spending mindless hours on the deck. Seems after a swell burst of creative endeavors I need to refill

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-68391786466804847742008-07-13T20:10:00.000-07:002008-07-13T20:45:55.486-07:00

Yup, that's me! I am giving myself the gold star of handiness. I am thinking: I earned my tool belt. I now know words like chain coupling, canopy, downrod ball, blade bracket. The project that has elicited this happy dance?I went from this: TO THIS:I am pleased and proud of myself. When I moved into this house I had fans installed in three rooms that held the most heat. I paid someone to install

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-66563823763754394982008-07-09T18:22:00.000-07:002008-07-09T18:25:07.979-07:00

I'm thinking about blogging...I'm still here, thinking about a blog post...Did I mention the heat?Or how the smoke from California fires sweeps into the valleyevery afternoon rendering the sun an afterthought?I'm thinking about blogging...maybe this weekend.

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-3630030421654029762008-06-23T21:19:00.000-07:002008-06-23T21:34:55.540-07:00

If I am lucky in the course of my day, whilst working with the public, I will encounter someone who makes me smile, makes me laugh, tells a good tale, or prompts me to tell one myself. These moments exist outside the realm of "work" for the connection forged lingers long after the work is done. One person who has entered my life, via my work here in Carson City, is Ruth. She is funny, goofy,

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-62743374766765214122008-06-08T13:17:00.000-07:002008-06-08T14:32:49.451-07:00

Did you know you can grow California Poppies in a container? With my little knowledge (read: confidence) on what will grow where I took a chance and planted some little seeds. Look what I got: The rose bush on the side of the house is heavy with buds and here is the first: On another note: I treated my hiking partner and myself to a concert on Thursday. I am so very glad I went. I was given a CD

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-24334202196362487872008-05-25T10:46:00.000-07:002008-05-26T19:03:25.388-07:00

I could tell you I have been busy. If you ask me "doing what?" well I couldn't tell you, partially due to my lack of short term memory: many women I know experience this. I read somewhere one woman saying "It takes a village to remember anything" HA! I have been working, that's a given, drumming (the monday work, monday evening class, tuesday work thing really throws me by wednesday). Errands...a

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-84319563254945641702008-05-11T19:31:00.000-07:002008-05-11T19:34:26.324-07:00

Lilacs for my mother, celebrating her birthday saturday and Mother's Day today. I love you, mom

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-81639144694705561152008-04-30T19:57:00.000-07:002008-04-30T20:34:58.102-07:00

It is not the destination but the journey that is important. Thus it was on hike number two. It had a rather unknown air about it. I had a map. I did. I got it from the Forestry Service in Carson City. It was difficult to read though our path was on there. The Waterfall we were seeking was not. Thus, we missed the path to the falls and just kept going. Up and Up and Up.It was a good hike: Kings

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-35834677981315703502008-04-25T11:59:00.000-07:002008-04-25T12:10:26.518-07:00

The mystery pansies are flourishing. Strangely, they have erupted in a spot different from where they were last year. The mystery of the pansies is a source of great amusement for me.The lilac trees are doing their darnedest to flourish despite lovely days followed by near winter days. Sigh. They didn't bloom to full potential due to a late spring frost last year. I am hoping they get a chance

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-751625343382487742008-04-16T19:54:00.000-07:002008-04-16T20:00:04.751-07:00

Blogging has been a low priority of late. I sliced my left index finger with a serated knife on friday. This has caused all sorts of logistical problems like typing, writing, drumming. There are no good bandaids for fingers. Typing is a bit hit or miss, literally. I have been doing walks about the neighborhood with MMsis and I did my first hike of the season friday prior to the knife accident. I

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-90119101556496719872008-04-02T19:20:00.000-07:002008-04-02T20:09:02.457-07:00

Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you. -Frank Lloyd Wright- By the title you might think I would be sharing my latest iTunes downloads or a particularly great rock and roll story, even perhaps commenting on American Idol, though rock would be a stretch. Alas, I'm talking rocks, literally, rocks. Like all the ones I have in my backyard. I've got a lotta rocks.

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-81086244039409359672008-03-22T21:52:00.000-07:002008-03-22T21:54:10.946-07:00

This makes me laugh every year.Happy Easter.

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-75848550363850980192008-03-16T19:13:00.000-07:002008-03-16T19:34:27.010-07:00

This is a pretty good representation of what I did today. Yes, it is the annual organizing of the receipts for the whole IRS thing in April. I have been staring at the box of stuff for weeks now and finally succumbed to the call and got halfway through it, mostly my stuff. MMspouse is self-employed and there's a mountain of his stuff I still need to go through. That's one type of March

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-65981890331409327492008-03-12T22:05:00.000-07:002008-03-12T22:40:51.874-07:00

What, you ask, has become of all that painting you've been doing, MM?I've been remiss in posting more details but since I have the concentration of a gnat at 28 days of no smoking (yea for me...I wish I were happier about that) I have a hard time stringing sentences together, in print or verbally.The Master Bath: done! I love it. It changes everything about how I feel about the room except for

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-44610869247708704772008-03-01T08:47:00.000-08:002008-03-01T08:50:55.920-08:00

Funniest birthday gift Ever! "Eat your way to Inner Peace" Thanks MMsis.

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-53351045517412938372008-02-24T18:50:00.000-08:002008-02-24T19:15:33.929-08:00

Cute, huh? To everyone's suprise: Not Black. These were my birthday weekend and I just quit smoking gift to myself and at 10 days and still going I can honestly say I deserve them and even if I never wear them I can always encase them in lucite, hang them on the wall and admire them as a work of art. Here's another view: I adore the heel though I am going to have to practice walking in them.

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-75624467278248275202008-02-20T19:36:00.000-08:002008-02-20T19:41:09.589-08:00

Day 6. Phew...this not smoking thing is a bit tiring. My mind is constantly thinking up new and interesting ways to not smoke and ignore that habitual little sneaky voice that wants me to go out into the garage and light up. Luckily, I have a new inner voice, RESOLVE, that speaks kindly and says....no sweetie, we are a non smoker now. So, me and all my voices are very busy and chatty and playing

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-64938266437061797112008-02-18T17:27:00.000-08:002008-02-18T17:29:54.630-08:00

Day Four of No Smoking!

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-45926059802187754162008-02-13T21:33:00.000-08:002008-02-14T07:12:17.106-08:00

Uploaded from Cute AddictI am celebrating my birthday on this 14th day of February. I am hoping there are cupcakes in my future. I find it reassuring that I was born on a day where chocolate is expected and given as a sign of love and adoration. This makes me laugh seeing as I am addicted to chocolate. It is a day of high expectations for many and I say okay, if you want to buy into that great ,

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-51184588717171536002008-02-12T22:48:00.000-08:002008-02-12T22:52:48.279-08:00

"These are the days that bring you meaningI feel the stillness of the sun, and I feel fine"-jamie cullum- Sunday Sunshine

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-14317822700837220222008-02-02T14:28:00.000-08:002008-02-02T14:58:00.806-08:00

One of my holiday gifts was a gift card to the GAP. The reason being I have been wanting something (RED) that I have yet to see in stores. So with gift card in hand there was online shopping and viola: T-shirts. The Red one is for hiking, me thinks and the black is for sleeping in.I love when I can be a consumer and do good at the same time. Once those lovelies arrived I was indeed inspired. I

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-69267238875741520672008-01-27T16:43:00.001-08:002008-01-27T16:46:00.092-08:00

Woke up to 6 inches of fresh snow. Yes, I did plop myself down in it! Refreshing!

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-75915907923214211152008-01-23T21:28:00.000-08:002008-01-23T21:41:06.225-08:00

Here I am...yes, I did caucus last Saturday and was happy to report that my precinct had a really good turnout with a large majority of those folks for Obama. I was nicely suprised. Our group was quite lively while the Hilary group seemed serious. Just my perception. It was a good experience and I am happy to report there weren't too many glitches. Results, well, that is why I'm not terribly

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-84263590252241328382008-01-19T09:18:00.000-08:002008-01-19T09:22:32.549-08:00

Courtesy of: Reno and its Discontents

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-14973757433290067992008-01-16T16:56:00.000-08:002008-01-16T17:26:15.197-08:00

Let me first say, I am not a political creature by nature. However, I do feel that this current presidential election is an important one at this point in my lifetime. I am deeply concerned about the damage done by eight years of a man who smirks when he speaks and clearly lacks intelligence. I simply can not listen to him. That may be an unfair judgement yet it is how I feel. I believe each of

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-44605610400173405862008-01-14T22:39:00.000-08:002008-01-14T22:55:11.154-08:00

Barack Obama came to Carson City this evening.I went. I saw. I listened. I was pretty darn close.Turn out was HUGE.The Banner The ManI'm a bit tired and trying to thaw out from waiting outside in line for 2 hrs. I'll write more tomorrow. I will say that I am so glad I went. That for me it was a moment in my own personal history. That I am impressed by his sense of humor, his ability to speak

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-79241949807930248392008-01-13T16:13:00.000-08:002008-01-13T16:23:09.466-08:00

One of the great things about living in Nevada's State Capital (yes, Carson City IS the state capital) is many a politician will stop by our little 2 horse town and make an appearance.Jack Carter made an appearance in his run for the senate right after I moved here.Hilary was here shortly after kicking off her presedential campaign.Tomorrow evening: Barack! Here! In Carson City.I have my ticket.

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-18582867204056706362008-01-12T11:47:00.000-08:002008-01-12T12:00:24.363-08:00

Yes, that is the new word for the day. Pogonip is freezing fog. Here are pictures of this event from 2005 courtesy of Scott at AroundCarson. Scott knows everything. It seems it is similarto an ice storm in that it leaves crystals all over everything and is particulary lovely on the trees. Courtesy of Scott Of course, there were no signs of this phenomenon when I awoke. I did, however, sleep in

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-11079022815837111072008-01-11T20:58:00.000-08:002008-01-11T21:00:04.423-08:00

The forecast for tonight in the area calls for freezing fog...????Anyone?

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-67177199269826110882008-01-06T15:07:00.000-08:002008-01-06T15:21:59.274-08:00

This is the ingenious teenager from yesterday's ski park fun, come to snow blow my driveway for me this morning. How much do I love this kid! I will never complain about his hard rock band practicing again. AND he refused the cash I offered. How nice was that!Again, if you can't have fun what is the point. I will have more fun in 2008Somewhat strange dog like face. Still my first official snow

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-36876506783160269922008-01-05T14:34:00.000-08:002008-01-05T14:50:27.678-08:00

First big storm of the season hit yesterday and last night. Here's the backyard view this AM. If you can't play in the snow what is the point. Pre-shoveling driveway message. The ingenuity of the teenagers across the street who meticulously fashioned a two jump skiarea this morning. Ad hoc sno park for sledding at the top of my street. The beauty of a saturday snow fall.

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-71889162495083659192008-01-02T19:58:00.000-08:002008-01-03T19:09:43.203-08:00

Happy New Year 2008.I love an even numbered year.I love the number eight.I am feeling good about this.

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-34079742422879146822007-12-19T19:04:00.000-08:002007-12-19T19:28:13.955-08:00

The office holiday parties are done. The shopping is done. It is supposed to snow tomorrow. I am headed, over the summit and through the woods, to family and friends in the Bay Area on Saturday. I get to spend a wonderfully long 10 days in the place that is always home, thereby making this time of year a good time. One holiday party was at a steak house. I had a delicious slab of prime rib and

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-27453656142267252972007-12-16T19:36:00.000-08:002007-12-19T19:03:35.610-08:00

Ice Rink

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-33557056250525592052007-12-02T13:31:00.000-08:002007-12-02T14:23:41.132-08:00

These telling words were uttered by this guy at a drum workshop I attended. The workshop is a production of this gal who is my drum teacher. Bolokada, in his amusingly reasonable english, explained in the first workshop I attended with him in the Spring, that the djembe (say: jim-bay) is for celebration, for bringing people together, for happiness. I was lucky to attend a second workshop with him

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-51241579114687248652007-11-21T22:15:00.000-08:002007-11-21T22:16:23.479-08:00

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-23607248644109212492007-11-14T11:53:00.000-08:002007-11-14T12:07:55.199-08:00

Farewell to my favorite Princess of Quirky .I can't recall how I found her but she always made me smile.She is the type of person I would love to spend an afternoon with, out on the deck, chatting and sipping iced tea. From Tangerine Zest to her original posts at Crazy Dust In MyCoffee Ms. Ally Bean has been a fun and original read. I will miss my daily dose of her brand of humor and insight.

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-80351532922015196552007-10-31T17:29:00.000-07:002007-10-31T17:30:37.461-07:00

Cute, huh? Not Mine

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-37886317591849180582007-10-24T18:13:00.000-07:002007-10-24T18:35:43.125-07:00

I did something this last week I haven’t done in a while. I huddled up with a good book until I finished it. I am mostly a nighttime reader, devoting at least an hour to the book of the moment. It has been a long time since I decided to put my feet up and read during the day. There have been times in my life when I have spent entire weekends this way. I have plowed through books in a weekend and

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-62551068898409123152007-09-30T15:06:00.000-07:002007-09-30T15:42:53.916-07:00

Ah, the verities of Fall. Much like the weather, I am feeling changeable and unpredictable. Just a general lethargy coupled with a need to prepare for winter. All I want to do is play endless games of solitaire, let my mind wander about, possibly read a book. This is my second fall here in the mountains. I still laugh when I think...what the heck does a SF Bay Area girl know about winterizing her

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-73220279823222344132007-09-19T17:29:00.000-07:002007-09-19T18:28:57.982-07:00

Three weeks ago, while sitting on the deck, I felt whatever internal clock I carry shift to the new season. Just a feeling...fall is coming. It has been sitting in there making adjustments ever since. Today, it looks like a real storm is blowing in with rain, possibly snow. Whee. Though I was just getting into my summer groove of hiking and gardening so it's not all whopee. Fall is one of my

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-17810995730179832552007-09-05T19:48:00.000-07:002007-09-05T19:49:49.969-07:00

New Bloom

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-78634688932984424102007-09-02T19:47:00.000-07:002007-09-02T20:06:39.902-07:00

While I lounge about doing quite a bit of nothing this long holiday weekend here's the latest garden goings on. I grew these little lovelies from seed. I am very proud. I had several in my salad this evening When this greenery sprouted in the corner of my yard I thought it was a weed. Yet, something told me to let it be and see what developed. This week it sprouted plumes. It seems to have

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-50222360864549594752007-08-22T11:33:00.000-07:002007-08-22T11:46:25.452-07:00

I've been awash in the minutae of life and posting has taken a back seat to all the little things that must be tended to. Oh, and I also suffered a ridiculous brain fart the day last week I sat down to post in that I couldn't remember my sign in. This is when you know you've got too much crap floating around in your brain and it is time to retreat to the deck and stare into space for a bit. I've

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-64008311623520202432007-08-06T20:04:00.000-07:002007-08-06T20:57:18.842-07:00

or how I became a whiny hiker girl in less than 10,000 steps, suffering from a form of Hiker Tourette's Syndrome in which every other word out of my mouth was some form of cussing usually beginning with some form of "WTF was I thinking" followed by my mantra, my prayer for help, my constant affirmation that I can do this (while a huge question mark floated over my head). I was so humbled and

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-18431741260706628242007-08-01T18:55:00.001-07:002007-08-01T19:40:26.971-07:00

These little beauties ought to do the trick. Like sneakers but with serious tread abilities. Did I mention: On Sale. Yay for me. Last Saturday SP and I took our third hike around the trails of Lake Tahoe. We choose the easy trek from Highway 28 down to Skunk Harbor, a quick two miles north of Spooner Lake. After a snack and a lovely and lingering swim in the cove we hymned and hawed our way back

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-55618553526876386922007-07-25T11:26:00.001-07:002007-07-25T11:27:48.547-07:00

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-2391038369195177822007-07-22T13:57:00.000-07:002007-07-22T15:00:43.573-07:00

That's right...I've taken my MountainMoxie and put her to the test. Yesterday marks the second hike I have gone on. My hiking pal S and I are determined to actually go, do, explore and exercise our lazy behinds by doing a different trail every weekend. We live 20 minutes over the hill from one of the most beautiful places on earth. The place is awash in trails, meandering paths, secluded beaches

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-33383868320449027512007-07-14T10:57:00.001-07:002007-07-14T11:08:23.421-07:00

...how brilliant you are!" Matt Kearny Mountain Moxie Niece Thanks MMniece for letting me drag you hither and yon...for loving the Indigo Girls concert...for appreciating the JavaDjembe ensemble...for suggesting InNOut at 1:00 in the morning and for letting me see your morning bedhead hair all askew. Love You!

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-12007453171958572462007-07-04T11:21:00.000-07:002007-07-04T12:25:52.339-07:00

By Thursday of last week the news was good about containment of the Angora Fire in South Lake Tahoe. The news had various officials in charge proclaiming 80% containment with few injuries and no deaths. Smiles all around. Relief tinged with sadness at those who lost their homes. It was a tense week and every time the wind kicked up it is as if everyone kind of stopped and noticed and hoped this

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-68522167629102969022007-06-24T18:18:00.000-07:002007-06-24T18:45:30.087-07:00

Nothing like the first big fire of the season to shake me out of my summer reverie. The "Angora" fire is burning fast and furious in South Lake Tahoe. Fueled by dry conditions and fierce winds, this fire is whipping itself into a frenzy. The Carson Valley is clogged with smoke. You could smell it outside as well as notice bits of ash floating around in the air. You can read about it Here.Here are

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-90532255784183006602007-06-10T15:07:00.000-07:002007-06-10T15:45:36.356-07:00

Look at my new lovelies. My first plantings for the backyard. I feel a tremendous responsibility for them. Did you know that Calalilies come in some amazing colors these days. I am not a fan of the white Calalily but these are so lively and colorful. Lotta rock in the yard here in Carson City and I found once I started digging that it doesn't end on the surface. My mom and I had quite a workout

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-31953211147170569062007-06-01T10:17:00.000-07:002007-06-01T10:19:33.377-07:00

MMMom is visiting for the weekend. We are going to go exploring and meandering and just hangin' out.

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-10206648297694080182007-05-20T18:05:00.001-07:002007-05-20T18:31:25.295-07:00

I just want to bang on the drum all day.... Photo Courtesy of Dean RossiHere's a photo from last weeks Drum Circle on the River Walk in Reno. It was much the same today albeit a bit windier. Still it is a fun group, a great setting, and a lovely afternoon. The brainchild behind the circle is Dean Rossi, who along with his wife Andrea, play hockey with my husband. How's that for small world. You

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-55660358178226929552007-05-13T20:20:00.000-07:002007-05-13T20:26:44.841-07:00

"At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us."-Albert Schweitzer -MountainMoxieMom: Always my light. Thank You!

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-23468222463524210462007-05-10T07:43:00.000-07:002007-05-10T07:47:25.117-07:00

Two of Yaya's favorite things: Great Grandchild Cole and cupcakes. Happy BirthdayMom!xoxoxMountainMoxie

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-34562878279336076422007-05-09T19:19:00.000-07:002007-05-09T19:42:10.805-07:00

I am busy these days, taking a class with this inspiring teacher.Learning to play one of these:I am having a hella good time. There is also a drum circle that is meeting on the River Walk in Reno on Sundays that I will be attending. Here's a snap of the area.Meanwhile, two interesting websites to check out.First, Nevada has developed a new online encyclopedia. For all things Nevada go here. Also,

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-33565556339275161772007-04-28T14:07:00.000-07:002007-04-28T14:58:03.422-07:00

Well, it appears from the complete lack of comments on my previous post that it is true. Etiquette mavens always say to avoid the three subjects of politics, religion, and money. We'll get back to garden photos and the like but first, let me say this. Regardless of the fall out from Senator Reid's comments, mostly accusing him of demoralizing the troops, I believe Senator Reid is saying what many

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-9894172724217173022007-04-19T19:28:00.000-07:002007-04-19T19:31:20.784-07:00

"WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on Thursday said the war in Iraq is lost militarily and "can only be won diplomatically, politically and economically" after more than four years of fighting." Fox news onlineI do like our Senator Reid.

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-68264917352383237572007-04-15T15:32:00.000-07:002007-04-15T16:13:05.884-07:00

The weather is gloomy and so am I. Well, I'm snapping out of it since I spent yesterday wallowing. It is simply this. I ended up owing the federal government money this year. I was anticipating a return....bought a house.....everyone said buy a house....no state tax in Nevada...really.....all these things point to a nice tax return....visions of landscaping the backyard, painting, sprucing,

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-8207064237371673432007-04-12T19:33:00.000-07:002007-04-12T19:37:14.452-07:00

MountainMoxie has been working too much and is tired these days. That said I just wanted to say Hi. I'll be back blabbering soon.You Are a PinkyYou are fiercely independent, and possibly downright weird.A great communicator, you can get along with almost anyone.You are kind and sympathetic. You support all your friends - and love them for who they are.You get along well with: The Ring FingerStay

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-49561409723615286552007-03-31T19:08:00.000-07:002007-03-31T19:29:16.191-07:00

Still Life for GardeningYup, these are the essentials for a bit of yardwork. Though it appears to the naked eye that my yard is a stretch of lawn surrounded by rocks, therein lies the problems. WEEDS! In and around and under the rocks. I spent my morning outside pushing rocks around. It was a pretty morning for it and after about 2 hours and the wind kicking up I was done. I did have some great

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-81806315899549895422007-03-27T18:24:00.000-07:002007-03-27T18:28:23.093-07:00

Tuesday, 7:30 AMTuesday, 6:00 PM

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-59632152542442214302007-03-25T12:26:00.000-07:002007-03-25T12:52:22.452-07:00

Daffodils abloom in a neighborhood yards.Zeke seeking a spot in the sun. Yesterday I had an inspiring visit to Home Depot. I had to pick up a few things whose names I learned...that's the thing about Home Depot...everything has a name....for instance, did you know the little knobs on the toilet seat are called "bumpers". Who knew? I also picked up a "flare cap" for my outdoor faucet so it won't

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-42284992210317919322007-03-18T18:59:00.000-07:002007-03-18T19:02:14.968-07:00

Lilac buds March 18, 2007

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-27470425712688440892007-03-11T20:14:00.000-07:002007-03-11T20:25:20.422-07:00

Me and James Taylor working our handyman thing.Hanging the awesome Galileo Thermometer I got for Christmas in the eaves of my deck. Check.Installing a peephole in my front door. CheckGetting comfortable wielding a power tool: priceless.A weekend of puttering with visible results. Yea!

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-1159439387822150902007-03-04T21:26:00.000-08:002007-03-04T21:47:53.441-08:00

One of my little indulgences is to reward myself for going to the grocery store. Having little interest in the actual cooking of food and even less interest in anything that isn't chocolate, I find the grocery store can be a strenuous mental activity in what to put in my basket. Sometimes I can actually fill my cart with things that might be considered healthy. Soy Yogurt! Cheddar Rice cakes! Wow

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-86214996386153751952007-02-24T19:59:00.000-08:002007-02-24T20:33:29.605-08:00

Yes it was my birthday last week. Yes I got my chocolate wishes and cupcake dreams, literally!MM spouse was smart to get me This. Which I parsed out to myself and was actually able to get a good 7 days out of which is amazing considering I can clean out a box in less than a weekend.MMniece really took the cake, ha..pun, with this though.Sprinkles cupcake mix from Here . One of the few really

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-78577293406240481722007-02-14T10:55:00.000-08:002007-02-14T10:57:51.141-08:00

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-2722043385954930472007-02-11T13:06:00.000-08:002007-02-07T19:09:44.588-08:00

Long Ago and Far AwayI doubt she was thrilled when 5 years and 10 days after her birthday I showed up. She will tell you that the reason I am always late on her birthday greetings is because I am already getting caught up in the excitement of my own pending day, proving my own self-absorption. She's right and I'm late again. I got

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-61693682899627257782007-02-05T19:21:00.000-08:002007-02-05T19:28:10.999-08:00

Your Emoticon is CoolYou're not feeling particularly up or down, just relaxed and calm. You're ready for whatever is going to happen next!What Emoticon Best Represents You Right Now?

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-3316025587449178562007-01-28T16:18:00.000-08:002007-01-28T17:17:37.283-08:00

Here at MountainMoxie I like to take the mundane tasks of everyday life and transform them into something fun. This doesn't always work out to be anything at all but yesterday was. I had read at AroundCarson that a previously unpaved section of East Valley road had been paved. East Valley Road is tucked up about a mile east of the highway one would normally take to go south to Minden and

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-85961121745521537142007-01-23T18:37:00.000-08:002007-01-23T18:38:39.741-08:00

So far the best part of Bush's SOTU address was the introduction:"Madame Speaker"enough said.

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-85567343779102932322007-01-17T19:35:00.000-08:002007-01-17T19:55:22.612-08:00

Eastern Sierra Nevada Range: Jan. 17, 20007This is what cold and clear looks like up here in the mountains. Brrrr.....There seems to be some very cold weather sweeping across the states including a reported 30 degrees in LA during the Golden Globes Awards (yea, America Ferrera). Never saw weather that cold when I was living there. In fact, I did not

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-21589254799502457802007-01-14T17:51:00.000-08:002007-01-14T23:51:50.625-08:00

I think I'm ready to start back to a normal work week. The ridiculous coughing has subsided and I no longer need a box of kleenex within reach every minute. This, of course, all made possible by an outrageously expensive antibiotic for which I paid full price because, ya know, you gotta pay your deductible out of the gate in January again. I'm not as sure that I am ready to start my new year

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-54471465499036988352007-01-08T19:45:00.000-08:002007-01-08T19:53:06.026-08:00

Welcome to 2007 (yes I am a bit behind date wise)Happy New Year (okay, mine....not starting so great)Thank you for checking in on me ( I have just finished off yet another box of kleenex and I am not happy about it.)In light of the current head cold, feel like crap, predicament I am in I have decided to restart my new year sometime next month. Resolutions forthcoming.

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-63406540727015610402006-12-22T08:41:00.000-08:002006-12-22T08:50:58.743-08:00

and through the woods..... Best holiday song: Nat King Cole "Chestnuts roasting on an open fire....."Best holiday treat: See's Candy and Russian tea cookiesBest Seasonal Delight: Family, Friends, Festivity Wishing you a lovely holiday and an inspired New Year.XOXOMountainMoxie

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-52234446446572893392006-12-10T18:21:00.000-08:002006-12-16T19:47:31.775-08:00

One of the advantages of my current technical aggravations is the other stuff I have gotten done in lieu of actually going into the office tearing apart the current router and re-installing the old one that was much faster and has a reset button which I didn't think to use at the time but I am all over it now except for the part where I actually go do what needs to be done. I did, however,

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-82294135039529091702006-12-05T19:29:00.000-08:002006-12-05T19:35:07.274-08:00

Yup...Yup...pulling my hair out...well not really but you know the feeling. Router malfunctions and technical support and still my DSL moves slower than dial up...so back to the store...return new router, try to resuscitate previous router...wonder why this is so hard...ha...think I know more than I do...this is really cutting into my seasonal shopping online!

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-19379343215445590842006-11-23T12:01:00.000-08:002006-11-23T12:07:21.605-08:00

For family,for friends,for love,for health,for home,for work,for soaring mountains,for clean crisp air,for black cats,for kiddles,for music,for books,for simple things,for every day,I am thankful.

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-1163006181983720152006-11-08T09:09:00.000-08:002006-11-08T09:20:08.243-08:00

Yes, I did. Stood in line for an hour for the honor. Consoled myself with thoughts of people around the world who aren't allowed the priviledge and it is a big one, right up there with freedom of speech.Still, Nevada choose red as it's favorite color for the most part. I can't help but see results and think....ahhh....yawn...business as usual...good ole boys network wins again. Heartened by the

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22206161.post-1162664643858124022006-11-04T10:08:00.000-08:002006-11-05T19:29:45.476-08:00

DevinJanuary 31, 1984 - October 25, 2006The post title is a Barry Manilow song. I know, I know but that is how my mind wrapped itself around a week in Massachusetts following a tragic turn of events for MMhusband's nephew, Devin. There was beautiful foliage on the downside of fall and everytime I rode in the car the grief and wistfulness of this song would fill my head. The beauty of New England

Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216335530505818620noreply@blogger.com2