tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5484450327522970481Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:49:22 +0000...is willing to accept that she creates her own reality except for some of the parts where she can't help but wonder what the hell she was thinking. ~Thank you to Brian Andreashttp://thetombstonechronicler.blogspot.com/annbumbly@mac.com (TSannie)Blogger635125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5484450327522970481.post-67547548040770541Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:06:00 +00002009-11-26T10:30:12.860-05:00blessingsThanksivingHope you have lots to be thankful for.I certainly do.~~~xoabbI'm so very blessed!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheTombstoneChronicler/~3/F0SWCIs5iuM/thanksgiving-flowers_26.htmlannbumbly@mac.com (TSannie)7http://thetombstonechronicler.blogspot.com/2009/11/thanksgiving-flowers_26.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5484450327522970481.post-6297063311920100839Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:52:00 +00002009-11-26T00:11:40.367-05:00familyThanksgiving~Flowers in the Half-Bath~~~~xoabbThankful. I am. And you?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheTombstoneChronicler/~3/dvTyE-L_yBU/thanksgiving-flowers.htmlannbumbly@mac.com (TSannie)2http://thetombstonechronicler.blogspot.com/2009/11/thanksgiving-flowers.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5484450327522970481.post-8611636779903035369Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:16:00 +00002009-11-25T18:41:54.145-05:00ThanksfamilyThanksgivingfamily traditionsMy mom and dad are here, we're having 30 for Thanksgiving dinner and I work until 12:45 today! Scatter-brained? Yes! Discombobulated? Definitely!BUT!I have a secret weapon that's called FAMILY! So there's LOADS of help for all the prep work/cooking/decoration/cleanup, etc. Jules (always my very secretest - that's a word, btw - weapon) desperately tried to have Turkey-day at her home, but all http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheTombstoneChronicler/~3/tNb8yFT8zOU/smokin.htmlannbumbly@mac.com (TSannie)12http://thetombstonechronicler.blogspot.com/2009/11/smokin.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5484450327522970481.post-4421012405886749230Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:00:00 +00002009-11-22T01:18:16.404-05:00natureSunday Serenityautumn"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves."~ John Muir~~~xoabbexpect anything!Most trees around here have dropped their leaves, but we still have a few desperately clinging to their leaf-load (see above http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheTombstoneChronicler/~3/pYII9V0SnDk/autumnal-serenity.htmlannbumbly@mac.com (TSannie)16http://thetombstonechronicler.blogspot.com/2009/11/autumnal-serenity.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5484450327522970481.post-8661985981421969659Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +00002009-11-20T13:15:57.108-05:00Skywatch FridayhaikuGlorious SunsetLooking over the riverWhat could be better??xoabbexpect anything!Sky Watch FridayDo join us!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheTombstoneChronicler/~3/jD2zZy2v4hI/glorious-sunset-looking-over-river-what.htmlannbumbly@mac.com (TSannie)18http://thetombstonechronicler.blogspot.com/2009/11/glorious-sunset-looking-over-river-what.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5484450327522970481.post-4652481916655018938Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:55:00 +00002009-11-18T23:19:23.146-05:00family traditionscookingrecipesPart of our meal Wednesday evening...so VERY good!!Pan Roasted Asparagus1 bunch pencil thin asparagus,rinsed3 cloves garlic, thinly slicedextra virgin olive oil (EVOO) to coat skilletsalt & fresh ground pepper to tasteOver medium heat, saute garlic till just golden. Remove from pan and turn heat up a bit. When pan is just smoking, throw in wet asparagus and then immediately clamp on a pot lid! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheTombstoneChronicler/~3/qQTDND1f8q8/asparagus-garlic-perfection.htmlannbumbly@mac.com (TSannie)15http://thetombstonechronicler.blogspot.com/2009/11/asparagus-garlic-perfection.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5484450327522970481.post-2876565010548562419Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:10:00 +00002009-11-17T09:55:31.177-05:00Community Gardenfamilyfamily traditionsgarden BlyHot TNGFor many years my parents have grown a bunch of different pepper plants in their garden. At the end of each growing season, they've dehydrated and ground them (in the Cuisinart) to make their famous (at least to our inner circle) BumHot. (Depending on the growing conditions, some years are hotter than others.) We've been the grateful recipients of BumHot over the years and we're hopinghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheTombstoneChronicler/~3/Vrt2FP6FL7U/blyhot-next-generation.htmlannbumbly@mac.com (TSannie)9http://thetombstonechronicler.blogspot.com/2009/11/blyhot-next-generation.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5484450327522970481.post-7733585538391603160Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:48:00 +00002009-11-15T22:28:15.446-05:00naturethe pondhaikuSunday SerenityRipples of beautyUpon my Autumnal pondSeasonal Splendor!~~~xoabbexpect anything!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheTombstoneChronicler/~3/mYgceZdoMmk/ripples.htmlannbumbly@mac.com (TSannie)11http://thetombstonechronicler.blogspot.com/2009/11/ripples.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5484450327522970481.post-1846814690898898422Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:27:00 +00002009-11-14T12:49:09.383-05:00naturehaikuautumnSun in the middle,With sundogs* on either sideA sight rarely seen...~~~(And just beautiful)(Thank you, Mother Nature!)xoabbexpect the very unexpected!P. S. To my young friend, Weather Boy, aka JBM (Nurse Nancy's son), that makes 4 sundog sightings for me in the last 6 weeks! ?*The scientific name for sundog is parhelion (from ~beside the sun~). According to my very favorite source of informationhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheTombstoneChronicler/~3/0G7fLFIxOPQ/double-sundog.htmlannbumbly@mac.com (TSannie)11http://thetombstonechronicler.blogspot.com/2009/11/double-sundog.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5484450327522970481.post-1867370979008819086Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:05:00 +00002009-11-14T12:50:22.827-05:00Skywatch Fridaygood thingshaikuAir growing colderWinter's just 'round the cornerHomeward bound we fly!~~~xoabbexpect snowbird behavior!This began as a double sundog WHOOPEE, I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT ACTUALLY OCCURED, A DOUBLE SUNDOG AND I GOT TO PHOTOGRAPH IT!! post. But I'm just too lazy to go to the trouble to post all the pics from flickr to here this evening. SO, if you want to see that double dog double down terrific sundog http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheTombstoneChronicler/~3/EgSq7sXbS7c/going-home.htmlannbumbly@mac.com (TSannie)15http://thetombstonechronicler.blogspot.com/2009/11/going-home.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5484450327522970481.post-249351106297174650Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:50:00 +00002009-11-11T23:00:02.135-05:00birdsnatureturkeysMy turkey's have finally returned to their tree home...And I couldn't possibly be happier!I've missed them so...Another winter season begins.~~~xoabbexpect anything!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheTombstoneChronicler/~3/-mfqqMcRWEc/turkey-in-tree.htmlannbumbly@mac.com (TSannie)14http://thetombstonechronicler.blogspot.com/2009/11/turkey-in-tree.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5484450327522970481.post-5838297011821622373Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:00:00 +00002009-11-09T22:07:09.356-05:00loviesgood thingscatsdogspetsIt's a quiet moment for the Bly animals that own us. Clockwise from the very large dog, (that would be Stella on the right), is Trey-you lounging as only he knows how to do. Then, of course, just above Trey-you, is Baby...that would be Stella's nearly three year old stuffed baby bear that she loves dearly and completely.So there! That's the picture of the Bly animals that own us completely and http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheTombstoneChronicler/~3/Khpwg76SXNk/still-life.htmlannbumbly@mac.com (TSannie)22http://thetombstonechronicler.blogspot.com/2009/11/still-life.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5484450327522970481.post-1434671341038648823Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:30:00 +00002009-11-09T21:30:29.459-05:00baaad thingsNurse Nancy and I work in an office suite in the middle of the school building which has not one window or door that opens to the outside. Usually this doesn't bother me, but in light of what went on last Friday, I do believe when I'm at work tomorrow the walls will feel like they're closing in. At least I can walk out into the hall and look out the door for a minute or two.Just let me wallow forhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheTombstoneChronicler/~3/LbxjOnl0pE8/looking-out-asylum-doors.htmlannbumbly@mac.com (TSannie)16http://thetombstonechronicler.blogspot.com/2009/11/looking-out-asylum-doors.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5484450327522970481.post-8956194905525457368Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:34:00 +00002009-11-08T10:31:42.362-05:00Sunday Serenity"As Poor As A Church Mouse"Walking around Brantingham, I noticed this grave with a mouse carving. Looked it up when I got back and found out it was carved by Robert 'Mousey' Thompson of Kilburn (near Helmsley, North Yorkshire, 1876-1919). Thompson's trademark was a carved mouse chosen because he reckoned that the rate of pay for carving church furniture made him as poor as a church mouse."Thank http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheTombstoneChronicler/~3/qM3IiRzTtt0/as-poor-as-church-mouse.htmlannbumbly@mac.com (TSannie)13http://thetombstonechronicler.blogspot.com/2009/11/as-poor-as-church-mouse.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5484450327522970481.post-7862346922154697051Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:45:00 +00002009-11-06T23:26:44.387-05:00the pondConundrumssnapped: 11/06/09Well, it started off being a beautiful day.Let's just say it went downhill from there. There was an incident at work yesterday that I personally think wasn't at all fair to the person it happened to. But in all honesty I don't know every side of this story. And as my very wise mither-dear has always told me: There are always three sides to every story: that side, this side, and http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheTombstoneChronicler/~3/rbDnEb_wB9s/early-morning-light.htmlannbumbly@mac.com (TSannie)10http://thetombstonechronicler.blogspot.com/2009/11/early-morning-light.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5484450327522970481.post-3901389539570442441Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:52:00 +00002009-11-05T22:03:45.169-05:00Skywatch FridayConnecticutI was driving home from the grocery store on the 2nd and happened to glance toward the sunset. Must tell you, the day had been nice but nothing spectacular. I nearly wrecked the car when I caught a glimpse of the now gorgeous sunset sky!So I had to chase that sunset out onto our local Saugatuck Shores. As I got to the parking lot, two old salts who had been clamming yelled: "Shoulda been here 3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheTombstoneChronicler/~3/SUIUrYiIROI/ct-coast-sunset.htmlannbumbly@mac.com (TSannie)20http://thetombstonechronicler.blogspot.com/2009/11/ct-coast-sunset.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5484450327522970481.post-4080263875512993173Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:42:00 +00002009-11-04T00:13:05.194-05:00thoughtsgood thingsIn the backyard, 10/29/09. Above has nuthin' to do with today's post, but I like it. So there!Today I read a story about a young boxer who was down on his luck but ultimately worked (is still working?) his way to a better life for himself. Here is what he had to say:"I could ask someone [to help] but then at the same time, how hard are you going to work for something if every time you get in http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheTombstoneChronicler/~3/1e8VwzM0cYA/102909-beauty.htmlannbumbly@mac.com (TSannie)14http://thetombstonechronicler.blogspot.com/2009/11/102909-beauty.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5484450327522970481.post-8477022938616971439Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:16:00 +00002009-11-03T10:12:41.783-05:00Community Gardengood thingsfamilyThat's My World Tuesdayfamily traditionsWe were supposed to have our Community Garden plots cleaned out and "put to bed for the winter" by the first day of November. Well, we missed that by one day, but yesterday, the deed was done! Remy, Kat and I worked hard and all was complete in about two hours. As you can see, our very last 2009 garden season CG Kate bag harvest consists of....peppers! What a shock!!! Rem and I have wondered http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheTombstoneChronicler/~3/VrlmX5mIAm4/night-night.htmlannbumbly@mac.com (TSannie)13http://thetombstonechronicler.blogspot.com/2009/11/night-night.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5484450327522970481.post-3136933683643861257Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:52:00 +00002009-11-02T14:16:46.868-05:00good thingsLaughing at oneself(Let's try this one more time (see post below this). First time I tried to post this, the comic strip didn't post!)(Courtesy of Vic Lee's Pardon my Planet comic strip)I burst out laughing when I read the above! It is so directed at me. Yes, I am a victim of ~Recorded Message Rage~. I think my friends would tell you I'm usually a fairly mild mannered gal, but get me on the phone with a non-human http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheTombstoneChronicler/~3/t51BNU1dJP0/pardonmyplanet.htmlannbumbly@mac.com (TSannie)11http://thetombstonechronicler.blogspot.com/2009/11/pardonmyplanet.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5484450327522970481.post-4283333389164638005Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:57:00 +00002009-11-02T14:00:09.482-05:00good thingsLaughing at oneselfOH NO! THERE'S JUST A BIG OLD BLANK SPOT!WHAT WENT WRONG??SEE POST DIRECTLY ABOVE. (Courtesy of Vic Lee's Pardon my Planet comic strip)(I burst out laughing when I read the above! It is so directed at me. Yes, I am a victim of ~Recorded Message Rage~. I think my friends would tell you I'm usually a fairly mild mannered gal, but get me on the phone with a non-human originating voice and the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheTombstoneChronicler/~3/jw6RjGG-Iko/that-would-be-me-she-is-talking-to.htmlannbumbly@mac.com (TSannie)4http://thetombstonechronicler.blogspot.com/2009/11/that-would-be-me-she-is-talking-to.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5484450327522970481.post-632487656347200009Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:25:00 +00002009-11-01T01:33:52.024-04:00Sunday SerenityDon't confuse serenity with being lazy or careless, with putting off decisions or deferring the study of important matters.Serenity always goes hand in hand with diligence, which is a virtue we need in order to consider and solve outstanding problems without delay.~ Josemaria Escriva, The Forge~~~xoabbexpect anything! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheTombstoneChronicler/~3/Jt0o22uyuIU/sunday-serenity.htmlannbumbly@mac.com (TSannie)14http://thetombstonechronicler.blogspot.com/2009/11/sunday-serenity.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5484450327522970481.post-5804163730266734201Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:00 +00002009-10-30T11:04:55.425-04:00sky watch fridaySeasonal beauty abounds!Look at the difference 6 weeks makes here!xoabbexpect anything!~Sky Watch FridayDo join us!xoabbexpect anything!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheTombstoneChronicler/~3/Whp0sG0y5mo/looking-over-seasons.htmlannbumbly@mac.com (TSannie)13http://thetombstonechronicler.blogspot.com/2009/10/looking-over-seasons.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5484450327522970481.post-8644849505183792061Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:13:00 +00002009-10-29T00:35:03.130-04:00favorite thingsphotographynaturehaikuWish I could paint whatMy mind tells my fingers to...There's just no ~connect~.(sigh)~~~xoabbexpect wishful thinking at timesPhoto: Stormy Sunset on Lake Champlain, May 2008http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheTombstoneChronicler/~3/BKmuKgkb_hE/imgp26492.htmlannbumbly@mac.com (TSannie)15http://thetombstonechronicler.blogspot.com/2009/10/imgp26492.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5484450327522970481.post-5769331525910430123Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:19:00 +00002009-10-27T23:27:18.620-04:00good thingsautumnThis tree, that happens to be in front of the school I work in has just been incredibly spectacular this year. This is the third year I've worked here and Maple Tree has never ever been more beautiful! (No it's not the first pic you've seen of Maple Tree.)Must tell you, though I've proclaimed loud and long that this Autumn isn't near as lovely as last Autumn...the last day or two has been http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheTombstoneChronicler/~3/QUGhcSwUi-0/beehive.htmlannbumbly@mac.com (TSannie)17http://thetombstonechronicler.blogspot.com/2009/10/beehive.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5484450327522970481.post-3229951106252906393Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:22:00 +00002009-10-26T21:57:37.519-04:00Community GardenWell, I began the cleanup.But I just couldn't bear to pull up the nasturtiums.They're still so beautiful!Or the habanero (I think) peppers.They might not ever turn yellow or orange,but I'm keeping them on the vine until the verylast day we can have plants in our plots.And that's this coming Sunday, Nov. 1st.Above taken as I was walking to our plot this past Sunday.Embiggen the photo and you can http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheTombstoneChronicler/~3/8Hti_WaRuME/community-garden-clean-ups-begun.htmlannbumbly@mac.com (TSannie)14http://thetombstonechronicler.blogspot.com/2009/10/community-garden-clean-ups-begun.html