What’s Crackin’ At The Home Front

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Is it really Wednesday already? I got up this morning thinking it was Tuesday but I just noticed my blog calendar informing me that it’s actually Wednesday. Where oh where have I been? It’s been a busy week in the studio and guess that’s where my head was this morning. I will be heading back to the studio to finish up the pieces I worked on yesterday. I loved adding the knobby feet so much on the pieces I made last week so I’m going to carry on with the same this week. I probably should change it up a bit but for now, that’s what’s clicking for me.

We have a busy weekend coming as Kristy arrives Sunday. She has her finals this week and her summer break officially begins for her on Friday. Her Aunt will be picking her up Friday and Kristy will spend a couple days there visiting and will be home Sunday. Guess I need to get that red velvet cake on my list of things to do. Actually… the last time I wrote about making the red velvet cake… Kristy later called to ask that I please omit the cake for her as she was watching her weight. Boy did I catch trouble from her friends as they all expected to see that cake when they came over. I won’t let them down so I will prepare a cake for all of them.

Kristy called me a couple days ago to catch up with everything at the home front. She wanted to know about my hair and if I’m letting it grow, the answer is (yes), wanted to know about her dad and Lauren’s trip, and an array of questions. My, her voice was so bubbly and sounds like she’s getting ready for her freshmen year to come to a close.

That’s It! My Rolling Pins Have To GO!

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Not So Fast… That’s All I Have!!!

I have a very nice extra long wooden rolling pin. The manufacture did not make the handles separate from the body of the pin so the handles and body are one solid piece. You may ask “why would you buy such a thing” and my answer would be – “that’s what the ceramic stores carry for rolling out slabs manually.” It’s becoming quite painful for me to roll out my clay slabs and both my hands have blisters tonight. Ahhhh, I found the perfect non stick rolling pin advertised in my Clay Times Magazine. Hooray!!! I thought…this is perfect and with that I sent my $52.00 payment off to get the newest, latest and greatest rolling pin. NOT! I just received my brand spankin’ new pin and it’s a piece of junk – when it comes to rolling out clay slabs!!! It’s like trying to roll out clay with a rolling pin made of soft rubber and it’s very difficult to get a nice even thickness thru the entire slab. GRRR! I found myself going back to my wooden pin even though my hands hurt from the blisters but that’s all I had to use. I really need to get a nice slab roller and I guess that is the next big ticket item ($$$) on my list for the studio. One of these days I will be rolling out slabs like there’s no tomorrow.

Adding Feet Of The Knobby Kind

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Today I’m working on the purses I assembled last week. I’m adding feet of the knobby kind and also signing my name while the clay is still wet enough for me to work with.

Working with the clay at this stage is a bit tedious as I don’t want to mess up the form I’ve given the clay. In order for me to add the feet without me holding it, I gently lay the piece on a 4” piece of foam to ensure safe keeping. The feet are now in place, and my name is inscribed which brings it to the completion of this stage.

My Gift From New York City

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While Hubby was visiting NY he called to see what I wanted him to bring back to me. I told him truthfully that “all I want is you,” I was honest and did not want anything more.

During his visit to China Town, Hubby noticed this beautiful Asian porcelain lady. I have another porcelain lady by the same artist and he knew that I absolutely love these figurines. He brought her back especially for me and I immediately found the perfect setting just for her. Hubby has the knack for finding perfect gifts for me all the time, but more than the gifts, I appreciate him for always thinking about me.

Wicked – Last Day In The City

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Hubby and Sis are wrapping up their stay in the city. Today they checked out what all the fuss was about on Broadway. There was a War protest going on which consisted of approximately 300,000 people and the demonstrators stretched for about 10 city blocks. Look for them on the news tonight, you just might see them. Traffic came to a halt and many roads were closed. After their stop at the protest they went to visit Chinatown and dined at a placed called Wo Hop. Tonight they are off to see the Broadway show Wicked and then do some last min. shopping before they head back to the hotel. This is their last night in the city and I can’t wait to have Hubby back home.

I’ve missed him a great deal, especially in the evenings. I kept myself occupied with my pottery, working in my studio till around 9:30 each night. I took time off today to have a nice massage and then did some errands. I’m just about finished cleaning the house and have the vacuum to run and I will be all done for the day. I’m taking a break from the studio and will be watching some movies later on. I think I’ll have some popcorn with my movie too; they seem to go together nicely.

Hubby & Sis – In The City That Never Sleeps

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After hearing from Hubby, I wonder if he is ever going to get a good nights sleep while staying in the city. He was up till 3:00 AM with the sounds of sirens, horns and much noise from the street below, guess they forgot to sound proof the Hilton. In Hubby’s words “They call this the city that doesn’t sleep. I call it the CITY THAT WON’T SHUT UP!!! This is definitely a jungle, but one of steel and machine.”

Last evening Hubby was able to catch up with an old friend (Brennan) they met in the 4th grade and went thru high school together. They were young buddies who loved getting together to play chess and do whatever else boys love doing. Hubby had not seen Brennan in over 25 years so this was a real treat for the both of them. They all enjoyed a nice dinner together then Brennan took them for a quick tour of the Theatre District which included Times Square.

Brennan plays the violin, might I add the “Stradivarius” for the Brooklyn Philharmonic & the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, he is the Concertmaster (or first violin chair) for Brooklyn Philharmonic and Associate Concertmaster for New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. One day I hope we can attend one of these majestic performances.

Hubby & Sis – Off To New York City

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Each day I’m thankful for the man I married, the man that my husband is. He is tender, he’s sweet, he’s patient and filled with love. He also respects me as a person. He’s supportive, and is a good father. I guess it’s just the realization of how wonderful a person he really is that makes me appreciate him more and more each day. I love him so much, for being my very best friend, my buddy, my pal. The man I love to spend my evenings and weekends with. I look forward to seeing him come home at the end of the day; it’s the best part of my day. Our evenings are spent together doing whatever it is that we enjoy and it’s such a warm feeling to know that he’s right here next to me loving me.

I will be spending the next four evenings here without Hubby as he has gone to meet Sis in New York City. I know this will be a great time for them to spend together, just the two of them. They have quite the agenda and will be adding things to the list as time permits.

My days will be spent doing the normal things I do around the house and I may take Sis up on that day spa treatment that she suggested that I do. My nights will be spent just me maybe watching some TV and I may check out our “Movies On Demand” and watch a few girly flicks at night. When it comes time for me to put my head down for a good nights sleep, I find myself on Hubby’s side of the bed. I love to snuggle up on his side of the bed using his pillow and sheets. For some reason, I feel closer to him at night over there while he’s away. I’ll be here loving him and holding him close to my heart.

Lunch

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I like using the fat free Italian Salad dressing instead of oil when cooking these. I just took this pic of the veggies I finished preparing for my lunch and will have plenty of leftovers. It looks so good and I’m beginning to smell them, can’t wait for them to come out of the oven. Can anyone tell I’m so excited about eating? My roasted vegetables are cooked with the skins on. It not only saves on time, but it also saves nutrients and I love the skins.

Detox Starts Today

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I have not gained any weight nor have I taken any additional weight off. We had the kids during their Spring breaks and I was not able to lose like I wanted too. This will be the 3rd detox I’ve done in my lifetime. I will go on a strictly clear liquid diet for one week. Coffee is completely OUT because I’m not allowed milk as milk is not a clear liquid that can be seen thru. After the end of this week of detox, I will continue to detox but gradually introduce fruit, vegetables and rice. I will then start to introduce fish, chicken and the foods I normally like to eat while I’m on the Weight Watchers plan.

A Day Of Errands

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I have quite a few stops to make:

* Hair done
* Check out a few more Eye Dr offices for glasses
* Oil Change for my truck
* Meet Monica for lunch
* Wal-Mart Stop
* Post Office

Yesterday I made my stop at the gas pump and it cost $52.38 to fill my tank! Crazy prices at the pump these days.

Sis made it home safe and sound yesterday evening, I told her she was not here long enough but her dad and I both said we will take what we can get.

I’m having one of those all out of whack mornings. It’s hard to get back into the swing of things this morning. With last Friday being Hubby’s Friday off and having him home last weekend and Monday – Wednesday with Sis being here; it’s really hard to say what day it feels like to me, but it’s Thursday alright and I feel ready for the weekend already.

Sis Has Been Busy At My Computer

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Hubby and Sis have been making plans to visit New York University and Columbia University in the next couple weeks. Sis has been accepted to NYU and is on the waiting list for Columbia and will be making her decision soon. She has her appointments set up for both colleges and she is one happy little girl. Aside from visiting the two colleges, she is looking into Broadway tickets and already making a list of things she wants to do on their close to 5 day stay in the “Big Apple”. So, this explains why I have not had any time on my computer today as Sis and Hubby have been upstairs in the office utilizing both computers and making plans.

I’m being summoned from below to wrap things up so we can go out to dinner. I think Olive Garden is where Sis wants to go this evening, so that it is.

Sis Finds A Prom Dress

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Sis (Hubby’s daughter) and I had the greatest time at the mall today. She found this dress first thing but asked them to hold it while she shopped around. After shopping and shopping she kept going back to this one. She looks so nice in this dress and we found the perfect heals to go along with it too.

One really cool thing about Sis and me is that we have a great friendship. She and I can talk about anything together from her friends to her boyfriends to cooking or whatever. She has always been quite frank and open and I hold these moments close to my heart. Today we stopped for a little treat in the mall and enjoyed more conversation while relaxing. At one point she stopped and said “I love you Debbie”. I can’t begin to express just how much that means to me and of course I told her “I loved you too.”

A Day In The Yard – First Cut This Spring

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It’s that time of year again. We didn’t slumber for long yesterday as we both wanted to get outside and cut the grass for the first time this spring. The lawn is not completely green but it needed a little pick me up. We have two self propel mowers and what a difference that makes. Hubby takes the top side hill and the far back hill and we split up the cutting until we meet in the middle and the job is complete. Hubby takes on the edging and weed eating and I tackle the blowing and making sure I get “ALL” the grass from the edging out of the cracks. I like to see nice clean lines and do not blow the clippings in the yard. The clippings are cleaned up and bagged for the garbage man. It’s so nice having things spruced up again this season.