I just finished "unfinished business" by James Van Praagh. In it he discusses the regrets those who have passed on and those who are left behind experience when they don't forgive or listen to each other. There are some heartbreaking stories about people who were either too busy or too bull-headed to deal with each other when they still have time on this plane of existence. I'm sure we all can identify with those sentiments remembering things we could have said or acts of kindness we could have done while our loved ones are still alive.
All together a great read and if you are like me, it will give you quite a bit to think about. I would recommend reading this with an open mind and an open heart. Life's lessons are learned, sometimes a bit too late.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Books, Dogs and Knitting Needles?
You have to be intrigued by the title. So what do the three above items have to do with each other. Basically, my dogs are always with me. Whether I'm reading, knitting, cleaning, or just sleeping, they are my constant companions. Other than my husband, my dogs are and always have been faithful companions who don't let me out of their sight, not that my husband is clingy.
We moved "up the hollar" as we say in Eastern Kentucky, three years ago. We were lucky enough to find a place where the wild animals are abundant and the silence is wonderful! The first week we were here, I sat on my front porch and watched as a wild turkey launched itself from the hill behind our place and landed clumsily in our front yard. "It's a good thing" as Martha Stewart would say. I enjoy watching the animals and seeing what Mother Nature has in store for us day by day. Some days I have to wonder if the faries are hiding in the brush by our house poking animals with sticks to send them vaulting into my yard.
So on to books. I love to read. If you don't find me on my computer reading you will find me reading a physical copy of a book. I have very eclectic tastes in literature in other words, if it looks good, I'll read it!
I'm currently reading another of Brian Keene's works called "Jack's Magic Beans". This is a collection of short stories he has put together and I'm enjoying every one. It is not however, for the faint of heart. The esteemed Mr. Keene writes horror novels, very, very, scary horror novels.....Wooooooooooooooooo!
I had just finished the first novel I had read of his by the title of "A Gathering Of Crows". I have to say, I haven't enjoyed a novel as much since I first read "The Stand" from Stephen King. His characters are the type of "standing still will get you killed" characters which carry a lesson in each death. His heroes and heroines are generally the type of people others would call "broken" but who, in spite of their faults and failures, are the ones who will save the rest of the "perfect" people. I thoroughly enjoyed reading every word of this novel and if you are a fan of good horror, you will too.
Alright, for the knitting needles. I have knitted since I was in the fourth grade of elementary school. I enrolled in our county's 4-H club's knitting group even though I was the only one in our elementary school who did so that year. Our school librarian, Mrs. Wilma Greenhill, got me started by teaching me the basics and the game was on from then. When I was in the sixth grade in elementary school, I taught a basic class to my peers and to the lower grades. I continued knitting until I was in college and found I didn't have time to pursue anything but reading my textbooks and completing assignments. When I finished college and started working I was too busy to think of anything except further learning my new profession. I did keep crocheting to some extent but not as much as I did before.
Four years ago, my husband and I moved from my parents old home to a place in a nearby town. I actually thought of knitting again and the game was afoot...again! I have had something on the needles ever since and now I wonder how I let my love of knitting languish so long. I am currently knitting an afghan in the round in our local large university's colors, blue and white.
Well, supper is on and I have to stir the beans or they'll burn. Gotta go this time, I'll be back soon to tell you how things are progressing.
We moved "up the hollar" as we say in Eastern Kentucky, three years ago. We were lucky enough to find a place where the wild animals are abundant and the silence is wonderful! The first week we were here, I sat on my front porch and watched as a wild turkey launched itself from the hill behind our place and landed clumsily in our front yard. "It's a good thing" as Martha Stewart would say. I enjoy watching the animals and seeing what Mother Nature has in store for us day by day. Some days I have to wonder if the faries are hiding in the brush by our house poking animals with sticks to send them vaulting into my yard.
So on to books. I love to read. If you don't find me on my computer reading you will find me reading a physical copy of a book. I have very eclectic tastes in literature in other words, if it looks good, I'll read it!
I'm currently reading another of Brian Keene's works called "Jack's Magic Beans". This is a collection of short stories he has put together and I'm enjoying every one. It is not however, for the faint of heart. The esteemed Mr. Keene writes horror novels, very, very, scary horror novels.....Wooooooooooooooooo!
I had just finished the first novel I had read of his by the title of "A Gathering Of Crows". I have to say, I haven't enjoyed a novel as much since I first read "The Stand" from Stephen King. His characters are the type of "standing still will get you killed" characters which carry a lesson in each death. His heroes and heroines are generally the type of people others would call "broken" but who, in spite of their faults and failures, are the ones who will save the rest of the "perfect" people. I thoroughly enjoyed reading every word of this novel and if you are a fan of good horror, you will too.
Alright, for the knitting needles. I have knitted since I was in the fourth grade of elementary school. I enrolled in our county's 4-H club's knitting group even though I was the only one in our elementary school who did so that year. Our school librarian, Mrs. Wilma Greenhill, got me started by teaching me the basics and the game was on from then. When I was in the sixth grade in elementary school, I taught a basic class to my peers and to the lower grades. I continued knitting until I was in college and found I didn't have time to pursue anything but reading my textbooks and completing assignments. When I finished college and started working I was too busy to think of anything except further learning my new profession. I did keep crocheting to some extent but not as much as I did before.
Four years ago, my husband and I moved from my parents old home to a place in a nearby town. I actually thought of knitting again and the game was afoot...again! I have had something on the needles ever since and now I wonder how I let my love of knitting languish so long. I am currently knitting an afghan in the round in our local large university's colors, blue and white.
Well, supper is on and I have to stir the beans or they'll burn. Gotta go this time, I'll be back soon to tell you how things are progressing.
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