Articles by Gracie

I no loger walk like Igor.. Nor do I drag my leg around like the Mummy.. And I can go up and down the stairs with minimal issue.. It just gets sore if I overdue a bit.. Stand too long, take the stairs too many times, that sort.. But my Rick is adamant I keep low key yet. And I have too much to do and have been housebound since Sunday now.. My group of guys went to our annual very expensive, very good Steak dinner out (company paid) and Secret Santa gift exchange.. I really missed that and they…

Sorry guys.. Just very tired from both the one medication and not being able to sleep comfortably. The Tendinitis is somewhat better but no bargain. And I'm trying to go minimal on the medication because yesterday my stomach was bothering me. That's almost as bad as the leg pain.. I'm not sure which is actually worse. But without it I feel slightly improved so I'm hope full that it will clear by end of week. I am working as much as possible from home. I can remote into my PC at work and it's jus…

Dr has me out of work for a week to start . Plenty of rest... Ibuprofin pills at 800 mg ea. Plus Vicodin pain killers as needed.. The Dr said "expect that you're stomach is going to bother you...". Bah Humbug!

I am home from work today. Most likely at least for the rest of the week also.. And that's a bad thing you say? Yes, in this case it is! 10 years ago, right before our 20th anniversary and the trip to Washington, DC we'd planned, I came down with Tendonitis in the Coopers ligament.. That's between the hip, leg and pelvis...Took me out for 2 weeks+. Pain killers, crutches etc..It was quite ugly.. And we had to cancel our trip.. This weekend it came back.. Not quite as bad but bad enough.. I'm off…

Sheb Wooley - Purple People Eater Oh Well Purple is one of my favorite colors. Lately I've been wearing a lot of it.. But the first thing that came to mind was this old movie and song from way back. The song came out in 1958. Then the movie in 1988. The song can really stick in your head!

Sue added some info for those who haven't known her before.. And I Realized I hadn't put much of myself in here either.. So here goes; I have been married for over 30 years to my Rick.. We met when I worked for the telephone company as what is called a "Frame Attendant".. That means I ran wires from equipment to other equipment inside the central office buildings. It was traditionally a male job and I was in the first few years of women doing this type of work.. Rick and I married, then I left…

This is a picture of an old Church that looks fairly ancient and broken down and a cemetary. My daughter took this when she was in Ireland last year..I'm not sure where she was exactly.. They roamed all over.. I love the contrast in the sky,grass and shadows...

My Aunt Vie on her birthday LAST year with my cousin, her grandson.. She now has a great-great grandson..She was 103 and turned 104 this September.. These are well earned wrinkles! By the way, she still lives in her home, and has all her faculties.. Basically she's fine!! We (The family) think she's just amazing!

I was in the middle of making tonight's Stew and also trying to get ready to go to a Baby Shower today ( Phttt! Really don't much care for them ). I remembered that I've been meaning to give Max a call again to see how she's doing and what's what with coming back.. She is hoping to be back soon to continue her "harassment of us".. Her words, which I told her I was going to say verbatim... I let her know that she's been missed and asked after. She is still having issues getting her wifi.. Some je…

My absolute favorite action movie! I love this one with Patrick Swayze and Charlie Sheen.. It's non stop action from the first five minutes on.. And that's my favorite kind of movie! There is a new one out, a remake.. I doubt it will be as good as this. I understand they made it a little more politically correct.. Duh! It's about war! And it was made three years ago and canned. Only reason they brought it out is because the lead is Chris Helmsworth who played "Thor" in the movie "Thor" and the m…

Have some Wine? This would be a fun gadget at a party! Certainly works to take care of several guests at one time! :-)

The best kind of Bulbs are the ones that bring light to the world! To me flowers light up the whole world! At least mine!

This is the 40's & 50's actress Martha Raye to the right.. Someone had sent me an email about her. What it reminded me of is my love of the era in regards to the glamor of the stars and overall style of the day.. The way they dressed, did their hair and the pictures! Oh, I love this soft look the way it's done! It gives a feel of being special to the photo.. I love to watch old movies just to look at the clothes.. The movie "White Christmas" with Rosemary Clooney, Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and Ve…

This is a second one.. I actually couldn't make up my mind which I liked better.. This is the Elivs Church in Arizona.. The photographer is listed on the bottom right. A friend who lives in Arizona posted this.

This is a lake in Colorado. I don't remember exactly where. It was taken by a friend in Multiply Jim LaPoudre. He was always taking gorgeous shots as he lives in this area. I did ask his permission to borrow. I think it's one gorgeous view..

I chose to do a Gold Vein.. I decided it was much prettier than a blood vein.. And it didn't SAY on the list it had to be a blood vein right?? And technically I posted a few minutes too early.. Sorry!

Well at least I had one! Everything went well.. All the food was easily handled as I'd done most work yesterday. The 6 of us enjoyed all.. My daughter called in the evening just to say Happy Thanksgiving. She wasn't very happy with her Chicken sandwich for her Thanksgiving dinner... And she was homesick.. Till she saw Big Ben! For some reason that seems to have made her feel better! And apparantly the Sun has come out at least for a bit.. They do look cold but it appears to be sunny.. All in a…

Had me wondering for a bit then it decided I was ok...Strange... Anyhow,, My girl has started to post pictures from London.. I have got to say that between the architecture and the holiday decorations it is beautiful! She took a picture of the H&M store building.. It is soo gorgeous! And the street decorations are so very different from what i've seen before! Just Lovely! Makes me want to get over there and see everything all that much more! She had a real "Fish and Chips" dinner.. Tomorrow th…