Happy 2012



AP Photo/NASA


Hey, is this shot cool or what?  This image provided April 21, 2010 shows an eruptive prominence blasting away from the sun in March.  A new satellite, the Solar Dynamics Observatory satellite, took the image along with many others.

Just yesterday NASA unveiled the first images from the new satellite designed to predict disruptive solar storms, and scientists say they're already learning new things.

When I see impressive extraterrestrial pics, I sometimes wonder what the Gods are up to.  For certain, they are very creative.

In 2012, may you be creative and find joy in all your endeavors, not mater what your interest.  

She was quite pleased!

Bev's piano recital last Saturday went quite well.  She was quite pleased at the progress each of her students had made over the last few months.  At the end of the recital the kids posed for a photo with their teacher.

All of you probably know of at least two elephant jokes, three moron jokes, and some blond jokes to boot.  I'll bet you don't know any piano jokes; so I checked the net and pulled a few to share with you:

1. What do you get when you drop a piano down a mine shaft? A flat minor.
2. What do you get when you drop a piano on an army base?A flat major.
3. What did a piano player say to a tightrope walker?
   You better C sharp or you'll B flat!
4. Why was the piano player arrested? Because he got into treble.
5. Why are pianists fingers like lightning?
   They rarely strike the same place twice.

Attending the recital was Jim, Mr. T, and Matty.  I couldn't resist taking this photo.

I want to thank Dan & Annie for letting me take this picture.  Titan didn't really steal the show, as this shot was taken after the recital, but he could have.  He is not only long and tall, but he is getting a good early exposure to great piano music. 

Merry Christmas, everyone!

I'm a believer!

About a month ago, Andy told me that she was impressed with Tebow.  A couple days ago Karla declared she was a Bronco fan, and that she loved Tim Tebow.  Today I watched the Bronco's play the Bears, and now I am a believer, also. 

I watched a 4th quarter comeback that was incredible.  The Bears were ahead 10-0, and they had let down a little bit late in the game.  The emotion of the game changed, and Tebow came alive, leading the Broncos on two scoring drives, and into overtime with a 10-10 tie.  Then they scored a field goal, winning 13-10.

In my opinion, Tebow is a diamond in the rough, but has a great future.  This guy is a winner!  You have got to see how happy the team is after the game.  Click on the following link:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6Q71yg7fyI

Little Elves!

Black Friday was, at our house, really a very joyful event.  Mike and Katie dropped their kids off late Thursday night for an overnighter.  Grandma supervised the bed time events, like brushing teeth, getting jammies on etc, and I had the fun of telling bedtime stories.  The kids were bone tired, having spent all day eating two turkey dinners. 

I had the fun of telling stories to sleepy eyed kids.  To Matt, I told my version of "Goldie Locks and the Three Bears," and to Jenna and Erin, I gave a stellar account of "Cindergorilla."  This story usually usually gets at least one laugh, but not this night.  By the time I finished they were asleep.  I then made my way to Rachel on the couch, but she was in a total coma.

Not a peep was heard during the night, and in the morning the kids got up and found grandma fixing pancakes, eggs etc.  They were delighted, and then we brought in the Christmas tree and decorations from the garage.

Needless to say, we had 4 delighted, little elves hanging ornaments. 

Afterwards grandma had the kids sit at the kitchen table, for organized Christmas activities.

To top things off, three of grandma's piano students came over and entertained us with piano Christmas music. Then the fateful moment came at 12:00, when they were picked up by parents and carted off to finish the day with other activities.

What a great family I have!