tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12724147319407737472024-02-20T17:24:11.430-08:00CoconutbeadKatie Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02592496938176157338noreply@blogger.comBlogger286125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272414731940773747.post-86738803479745532212017-03-18T10:02:00.001-07:002017-03-18T10:02:34.993-07:00So -- I signed up for the Bead Bead Hoarders Swap ----
I forgot to take pictures of the beads I sent.... way to go Kate!
Here are sone shots of the bounty o' beads that I received -- the last picture is poor quality because I was trying not to show what I am working on .
Well, I was going to upload them but for some reason Blogger is no longer very user friendly --- I am going to have to figure out how to get them up from the mac files to her
grrrrr
Katie Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02592496938176157338noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272414731940773747.post-30882551219830790152017-02-11T19:37:00.000-08:002017-02-11T19:37:02.122-08:00Back in the saddle againIt took me a bit to re-surfac here .... but here I am.
All shine and maybe not so new.
But I'm going to give this a shot again
My art is scattered to the winds now -- beading, quilting, embroidery, metal, tatting.
And I have never strayed far from photography.
But I am going to try harder to document.Katie Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02592496938176157338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272414731940773747.post-85710242982149298012014-04-21T15:30:00.001-07:002014-04-21T15:30:05.068-07:00Blah, Blah, Blah …
" I's os great …. I have to write about it and tell you I am great…"
Blah
Blah
Blahblabity
Blah.
as they say here in NJ:
" ..Just saying' that;s all …….."Katie Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02592496938176157338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272414731940773747.post-15253985013749358012013-08-06T15:59:00.001-07:002013-08-06T15:59:47.837-07:00LifeFor the record, I am afraid.
For the record, I am scared.
For the records, I am terrier.
And I don't know what to do
Our life is turned upside down.
Today is day 21 -- Van has been in CCU for 21 days.
I don't believe the doctors are helping .
His surgeon has been on vacation for 2 weeks.
The partner has yet to visit the room.
I am sick to death of dealing with the nurse practioneer.
I am confused, afraid and don'tknow what to do. Katie Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02592496938176157338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272414731940773747.post-9315070185950123132013-07-17T04:53:00.003-07:002013-07-17T04:53:43.419-07:00I have become interested in mini macrame.
And also got sucked in to Pintrest.
I tried so hard to "PIN" the link to KnotJustMacrame.com -- but could not seem to make it work.
Those tiny little knots are amazing to me.
http://www.knotjustmacrame.com
People tell me that they could not bead -- I wonder if I can knot??
And there is something about them that reminds me of my life. Katie Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02592496938176157338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272414731940773747.post-64236283887349703522013-07-17T04:50:00.001-07:002013-07-17T04:50:55.090-07:00Catch upI've neglected my blog.
Badly.
Perhaps I need to resurrect it in order to maintain some order in my life.
Yeah ... THAT'S the ticket ...
Ok To do
So much going on.
Van is in the hospital.
7 hour surgery yesterday.
I am not sure what Colleen and I would do without each other.
The three of us are family -- we need each other.
No doubt about that -- we are critical to the life of all of us.
Without either of them my life would be empty .
'Nuff said for now.
I am going strong to stay positive.
Katie Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02592496938176157338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272414731940773747.post-38266762901233583152012-11-04T09:46:00.000-08:002012-11-04T09:47:19.190-08:00I'm so bad about posting -- I tried.
Must. Try. Harder.
Must.
Succeed.
At any rate, the timed, they are a changing'.
Two weekd from today, I will be married.
Married.
It is not something that the fat chick ever thought would happen.
Be that as it may, I love, I am loved, and I have the most wonderful family that you could ask for.
We survived the hurricane.
And I am blessed for that.
A bout with Vertigo has been somewhat tedious but I am determined to overcome that too.
All in all, my life is wonderful.
Katie Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02592496938176157338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272414731940773747.post-81429046927945840392012-06-24T13:13:00.002-07:002012-06-24T13:17:28.256-07:00Getting old and change ....Sometimes .... sometimes I say ... I will admit that I harbor third, "ideas" ... ok... sometimes I harbor resentment. <br />Sheesh. <br />It's true.<br />I just read someone's blog in which they pontificated about what they do ... and believe me, this is NOT the norm. <br />It irritated me.<br />I wanted to add a comment and says ".. oh no you don't !!" .<br />But then I realized that maybe sometimes they do just that they say they do.<br />And maybe that time we spent together was NOT the norm for them.<br /><br />Colleen tells me often that I need to let go of things.<br />I know I should. <br /><br />My grandmother used to tell me that I was wasting emotion -- especially if the other person had no idea of the way I felt.<br /><br />Ok -- this is Kate -- trying to let go of some resentment. <br />The person doesn't know how I feel ... and unless I have the opportunity to tell them, who is it irritating? <br />only me. <br /><br />Only me.Katie Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02592496938176157338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272414731940773747.post-21038019100716831632012-06-17T05:00:00.002-07:002012-06-17T05:01:01.128-07:00Change is good, I guess....... but I really do not like the new look of Blogger.<br />It makes it hard for this old woman to come back and try to update. <br /><br />But I digress. I CAN do it.Katie Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02592496938176157338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272414731940773747.post-66512932936880090232012-05-20T13:44:00.002-07:002012-05-20T13:44:39.261-07:00I came backGood lord, has it been this long since I was here?
I must be more consistent with myself.
This is MY record.
And I need it.
sigh.Katie Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02592496938176157338noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272414731940773747.post-49924451696789036922011-09-25T07:01:00.000-07:002011-09-25T07:02:49.251-07:00Wedding PhotographerDid I fail to mention that I was NOT impressed with the photographer and his wife? <br />He was irritable and cranky. <br />Was rude to a lady in a wheelchair. <br />And took very few pictures. <br />When we took some, he stalked us. <br /><br />I could have done better.Katie Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02592496938176157338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272414731940773747.post-83772480944147603492011-09-25T06:57:00.000-07:002011-09-25T07:00:00.157-07:00WeddingWe traveled to north Jersey yesterday, to the wedding of a dear friend. <br />Had a great time -- despite having to drive like a crazy person -- my hairdresser was late. I wanted my hair blown out nicely for the wedding. <br />She was late (even though "I" was early) -- took someone ahead of me. <br />I had to wait. <br />Should have let Colleen do it for me instead as it would have looked better, I think...<br /><br />ANYWAY -- much fun and laughter. <br />Dancing ... and I have blisters on me tootsies!<br /><br />and back to work tomorrow after a week off. <br />I need the structure back in my life.Katie Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02592496938176157338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272414731940773747.post-83673768332146873752011-09-20T05:09:00.002-07:002011-09-20T05:10:29.048-07:00Zoo -- quickieWe went to the Philly Zoo yesterday -- the FIRST Zoo in the United States. <br />Had a great time. <br />Weather was good!<br />Knee was not, but that is what it is. <br /><br />I need to work the photo's and get them up.Katie Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02592496938176157338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272414731940773747.post-31429024832354619482011-09-20T05:09:00.001-07:002011-09-20T05:09:23.204-07:00Well said.http://gothamist.com/2011/09/11/star-ledgers_eloquent_front_page_on.php#photo-2Katie Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02592496938176157338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272414731940773747.post-16704757362290384162011-09-18T05:22:00.000-07:002011-09-18T05:24:01.525-07:00Photo'sColleen is SUCH a nag. <br />I worked on editing photo's yesterday. <br /><br />I need to be more of a push for it -- I spend entirely too much time looking and thinking.. and looking and thinking some more. <br /><br />My need is to look at it, decide and MOVE ON !!<br /><br />Once that is done, I can be more confident in myself. <br />And eliminate the "but what about"s.....Katie Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02592496938176157338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272414731940773747.post-11829668527000767372011-09-03T05:14:00.000-07:002011-09-03T05:15:19.043-07:00For the record... some whisks are just not made to have chocolate cake batter licked off of them...
<br />
<br />that's all I am saying........Katie Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02592496938176157338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272414731940773747.post-14811626152810346012011-09-03T05:11:00.000-07:002011-09-03T05:14:36.729-07:00Self-MedicationI have decided to self-medicate with german chocolate cake -- albeit a small one -- because Ken Rudolph is leaving TVG.
<br />Ken and Matt are the ONLY reasons I enjoy watching TVG -- well, other than the horses.
<br />Their banter, the humor, and the down right good nature -- make it happen.
<br />Some of the announcers drone on and on and on.
<br />
<br />Ack !!
<br />And before Breeder's Cup too...
<br />::: sigh :::
<br />what's a girl to do?
<br />
<br />well, bake a german chcolate cake of course!
<br />and none of that from scratch stuff.
<br />I reached for the Duncan Hines and the canned frosting.... quick and easy.
<br />self gratification, thy name is Kate. Katie Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02592496938176157338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272414731940773747.post-36727474598624546352011-08-27T12:18:00.000-07:002011-08-27T12:20:09.789-07:00Moving right along....The weather is intensifing.
<br />We've had a rainy day.
<br />Now the wind is picking up.
<br />I napped for about an hour because I am not planning on sleeping much tonight.
<br />Might do another load of laundry.
<br />Need to pack a bag to put in the car "just in case".
<br />
<br />The Plan:
<br />going back to the living room and will bead.
<br />I'm hoping that we will get SOME of the Travers coverage.
<br />I want to see that race!!!Katie Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02592496938176157338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272414731940773747.post-6342418923112589142011-08-26T05:04:00.000-07:002011-08-26T05:05:15.080-07:00IreneI'll admit it. I am afraid.
<br />Irene is terrifying me.
<br />
<br />I have my family and my furbabies beside me.
<br />But I am afraid.
<br />
<br />The house is a house.
<br />it is full of things.
<br />our things.
<br />
<br />our life.
<br />our memories.
<br />the state and national says this is a potentially 100 year storm.
<br />i've been through hurricans in Florida.
<br />but nothing with the flooding potential like this.
<br />we are 3 blocks from the mandatory evacuation line.
<br />my office is ON the road that is the mandatory evacuation line
<br />and it is still open.
<br />
<br />I am stressed.
<br />we have supplies.
<br />I love my family so much.Katie Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02592496938176157338noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272414731940773747.post-85862352722167665672011-07-21T03:33:00.000-07:002011-07-21T03:35:50.232-07:00The Dragon came to visitThe Dragon came for a visit this week. <br />And tried to engage me in a small battle. <br />I refused to pick up the game piece when it was thrown down. <br />Refused to lift up my lance. <br /><br />Several people commented on how miserable The Dragon looked. <br /><br />I survived, but I think I had my first anxiety attack (and the second).Katie Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02592496938176157338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272414731940773747.post-24069632579940689732011-06-25T20:31:00.001-07:002011-06-25T20:31:55.225-07:00The mind knows....I'm watching "Eat, Pray, Love" again. <br />Again it resonates things that are in my mind, in my heart. <br />Finding ways to make me look at the issues that are distressing me. <br /><br />"If you want to get to the castle, you have to cross the moat."<br />but what if the moat is home to an angry dragon -- an angry dragon that keeps breathing fire at you?<br />I'm happy in my castle on the shore. <br />There is no desire to cross the moat, fight the dragon and get to the bigger castle. <br />But the dragon keeps trying to engage me in a battle. <br /><br />Am I a coward for wanting only to exist? only to enjoy my life and not want to fight?<br /><br />My stress levels are off the chart. <br />Every time the dragon sends out an epistle to me, every time the dragon roars, I cringe. <br />For the first time in my life, I understand what a puppy feels like when the rolled up newspaper is waved at it. <br />I cringe. <br />This is new to me. <br />I don't enjoy this. <br /><br />I think about fear. <br />I think about what I need to do. <br />I think about what could happen if I wasn't working. <br />(I think about you Simme -- and what you are going through right now.)<br /><br />My fear paralyzes me. <br />I've become the woman who will agree with anything to keep the argument down. <br />I've become the woman who will agree with anything to keep the dragon away. <br />This isn't me. <br />This is not the way my work life was to be. <br /><br />Right now I don't have an answer. <br />There must be a way to let go of the fear and of the constant thinking about it. <br />My uber-awareness of the dragon is paralyzing me. <br /><br />I had a wonderful day today -- very little if any dragon thoughts. <br />But she creeps back in to my mind, rattling those dragon rocks because I know Monday is coming. <br />and with a new work week, comes the rolled up newspaper. <br /><br />In my mind, I am being bullied. <br />And I am so very unhappy.<br /><br />I am grateful every day, every hour, every minute, every second for the two who love me so much. <br />So unconditionally. <br />They are my family, my life, my love. <br /><br />I hate being weak in front of them. <br />Never have I been this weak.<br />But no matter what, the three of us have each other.Katie Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02592496938176157338noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272414731940773747.post-7524592020425025262011-06-25T20:30:00.000-07:002011-06-25T20:31:13.814-07:00Sore fingersMy fingers are sore from working on BFAC. <br />And I have so much more to do. <br />Sometimes I wonder why undertake a large project like this. <br />Why can't I just do something simple and be done?<br />Because I am who I am. <br />That's why.Katie Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02592496938176157338noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272414731940773747.post-69052676557333671482011-05-30T13:47:00.000-07:002011-05-30T13:50:59.818-07:00Too much stuff and no where near enough timeI've worked on my BFAC all weekend.<br />Well, except for the time we were out buying plants and flowers for the side yard.<br />And nasty humid hot it has been yesterday and today.<br /><br />Am I going through some kind of weird part of "THE Change"?<br />I break out in sweats at all the wrong time.<br />We were in Borders this morning.<br />Who broke out in a sweat?<br />I did.<br />Doesn't matter where... work, store.<br />Well, wait a minute.<br />It does matter.<br />It doesn't seem to happen here at home.Katie Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02592496938176157338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272414731940773747.post-4296732017115347532011-05-30T13:45:00.000-07:002011-05-30T13:47:29.132-07:00Old Friends ...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipHQN432GLK_B89fvxeaGCkaB5KdEa7o_0ODJ58QsWAFGGU8zW1b5l5kCZI0_Dbgc6y7r2UWrDsuAFyTkpEyPXD68HVoMeqosCs50DGcacm-SDnk5DfoCKPt5OGy5h4_73TtB6x5ANQ2A/s1600/11_0503_Across+from+Bull_kb_e-9878.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 310px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipHQN432GLK_B89fvxeaGCkaB5KdEa7o_0ODJ58QsWAFGGU8zW1b5l5kCZI0_Dbgc6y7r2UWrDsuAFyTkpEyPXD68HVoMeqosCs50DGcacm-SDnk5DfoCKPt5OGy5h4_73TtB6x5ANQ2A/s320/11_0503_Across+from+Bull_kb_e-9878.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612613617375596386" /></a><br />What a great day I had at Old Friends .... Thoroughbred retirement farm in Midway, KY.<br />I was lucky enough to be usihg Matt's 70-200mm 2.8 lens.<br />Yup, created a monster, he did.<br />And now I am preparing to get my own.<br /><br />I'll start posting up some of my pictures.Katie Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02592496938176157338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272414731940773747.post-54384206897671643452011-05-30T05:01:00.000-07:002011-05-30T05:02:46.669-07:00GREAT enameled bead give awayCheck this out --- <br />http://www.paintingwithfireartwear.blogspot.com/<br /><br />I had already been thinking about one of Barbara Lewis' classes for Philly. <br />Now I am drawn in and WANT to do it. <br /><br />She is having a great give-away right now!Katie Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02592496938176157338noreply@blogger.com0