The Glorious Pile

I feel like I've been writing and calling every second since 7am. I've been trying to straighten some things out, fill out some forms, stay positive. I flipped out when my computer slowed down for 5 minutes and I couldn't retrieve a number from my cell phone. What did we ever do without these tech-y things? The photo above is of my great-grandfather's Remington Noiseless type-writer. It sits next to a pile of unread books in my home office. Some keys are missing, it's covered in dust and weighs about 10 times as much as my macbook pro. But I still like looking at it and imagining what it would be like if we still used it to communicate. I'd probably choose to hand write all of my letters. I have an old fashioned phone too, the kind without voicemail, internet, games, calculator, texting, or apps. Old stuff requires much more patience and creativity. I'm kind of a sucker for old stuff: Old houses, old cars, old furniture, old pictures, old memories. ...

This gorgeous photo was taken by a neighbor. His kids found it in the yard. It is so perfect for what I need today, Grace and Hope. My apologies for yesterday's rant. I might need to start a separate blog for that! In the meantime, I'm trying to live this day to the fullest and appreciate what's around me.

Can I be brutally honest? I am in a HAM program. It has nothing to do with meat! That's short for Making Home Affordable Loan (I guess)? It's a home modification program through my mortgage company. I've been in it, on a trial basis, for TEN MONTHS. I've made ALL of my trial payments ON TIME, filled out ALL of the paperwork, even held my tongue when I've received ALL of the letters that indicate that the rest of the company doesn't know that I'm even IN the HAM program and wonders why I haven't paid the 'regular' payments in ten months. Last month the HAM program sent a letter asking for a profit & loss statement. I didn't even know what that was. I'm part-time self employed so I guess they need even more than what 3 full years of Tax returns could provide. I googled it, threw something together after a long sleepless night and faxed it over to them. Today I received a letter from the company saying that the mortgage company is ...

Every time I watch ABC's "Extreme Makeover Home Edition" I find myself fighting back the tears. There are so many people, so willing to take in children who need a home, even if their own home isn't perfect. They are such selfless and caring people who are living under dire conditions. Tonight, "Extreme Makeover Home Edition" built a home for the 13 member, Hill family. It's not hard to get swept up in the love this family has for one another. It is there that I usually stop myself and say, "I can't do that as a single woman, I need to work and the kids would just be carted off to day care all day long" or I'll say "I can barely support my self and my little dog, let alone a family". During my last house renovation, a woman in the neighborhood was admiring the changes I had made. She said, "I can tell that this is what you're passionate about." I thought about it for a moment and replied, "I'd really li...

This morning a sudden realization was placed on my heart. What does the word Glorious really mean? 1. Exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory; noble; praiseworthy; excellent; splendid; illustrious; inspiring admiration; as, glorious deeds. [1913 Webster] These are thy glorious works, Parent of good ! --Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. Eager for glory or distinction; haughty; boastful; ostentatious; vainglorious. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] Most miserable Is the desire that's glorious. --Shak. [1913 Webster] 3. Ecstatic; hilarious; elated with drink. [Colloq.] [1913 Webster] kings may be blest, but Tam was glorious, O'er all the ills of life victorious. --Burns. [1913 Webster] During his office treason was no crime, The sons of Belial had a glorious time. --Dryden. Syn: Eniment; noble; excellent; renowned; illustrious; celebrated; magnificent; grand; splendid. -- Glo"ri*ous*ly , adv. -- Glo"ri*ous*ness , n. --Udall. [1913 Webster] Sing ye to t...

He is Risen! Hallelujah! May you have a happy & joyous Easter!