some lovely music

timeless

in just one month today ....

i will be going for arthroscopic surgery for my torn rotator cuff. my dear surgeon said i did maximum damage, as only i can do ;)
just another scar to add to my past surgeries, #4 it is.

he told me that i cannot drive or type for two weeks, fair enough. however he also said he will have me out of the sling doing some movement (to be determined) the day after surgery. i will be in therapy for a year. i trust him.

europe according to....

more here


thanks to my daughter's boyfriend for this!

a belated tribute for veterans day

pictured seated: my great grandfather
standing from L to R: my great uncle, my father, my grandfather.
young boy on the right joined the army
not yet a twinkle in my father's eye would be my brother, who joined the navy.
thank you all who have sacrificed to keep our freedoms and our lives safe - past, present and future

the most laughable quote of the day

The White House on Friday all but refused to turn over the documents House Republicans have subpoenaed on bankrupt solar firm Solyndra, firing off a letter saying the request would put an “unreasonable burden on the president’s ability to meet his constitutional duties.”
oh my side hurts! stop it

michelle malkin

silent monks

stolen from the coalition of the swilling

happy birthday to me