Where in the WORLD is Andrew GOING????

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If you've been following our Peace Corps-bound saga with son, Andrew, you know we've been waiting anxiously for the "official" invitation and assignment....as promised, they arrived this past week (while said son was enjoying a well-deserved spring break Caribbean cruise - a special senior "gift" to him and a friend from his friend's very wonderful parents). So.....drum roll, please......yes, his first choice actually (well, after Kenya - which actually, I think should have been "off the table" since I think the Corps removed everyone from there a couple of months ago!) -- TANZANIA! He's very excited - graduation is Mother's Day weekend -- then June 8th he heads to Philadelphia for 2 days of orientation before flying to Tanzania for a couple of months training at a "Peace Corps hub". Then it's off to his assigned "village" where he will serve from Aug. 24th through 2010 as the "Village-Based Extension Facilitator" (project has to do with crop expansion in the village). Hmmm....wonder how they will feel about pumpkins and gladiolas? LOL! Soccer girl and I are already trying to figure out how we can "swing" a visit sometime in his 2+ years over there (cha-ching! Of course, soccer girl thinks the biggest hurdle is all the shots she would need to get!).

If you want to see exactly where Tanzania is located, there is a map of Africa/Subsaharan Africa posted on the right column of the blog. Tanzania is on the eastern coast, just south of Kenya, and is home to Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Welcome, Terrelle Pryor! Can't Wait for OSU Football 2008!

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With yesterday's big announcement, we look forward to "double trouble" (good news!) from the OSU offense this fall!

2008 OSU Football Schedule....never too early to get ready!

• Aug. 30: Youngstown State
• Sept. 6: Ohio University
• Sept. 13: at Southern California
• Sept. 20: Troy
• Sept. 27: Minnesota
• Oct. 4: at Wisconsin
• Oct. 11: Purdue
• Oct. 18: at Michigan State
• Oct. 25: Penn State
• Nov. 1: Bye
• Nov. 8: at Northwestern
• Nov. 15: at Illinois
• Nov. 22: Michigan

The Blizzard of '08

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Yes, we've survived the "Blizzard of '08" or as I jokingly have called it the last few days....(drumroll please)...."The Storm of the Century" (I kept waiting for some newstation to come out with that one ~ no one did)....I think our "official" snow total is around 20" although it is very hard to tell with all the drifting. It's just a lot of snow -- haven't seen this much since our upstate NY days!

Being about 2 miles out of town and down a very long gravel drive, we were very much housebound until a good friend came to plow us out this morning (thanks, Dave!). And then, the shoveling began (thanks, Hannah!).

Not everyone was disappointed by the snowfall as you can see by the "thumbs up" picture and the romping in the drifts. Fun, fun, fun!

Is it spring yet?

P.S. Ooh....a local weathercaster just referred to our blizzard as "a storm for the ages" (that's almost "The Storm of the Century") LOL!!

Playing with the Beads....

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Got some time to "play with the beads" today as yes, another snow day here PLUS Hannah was still recovering from the stomach flu (yuck!)...nice day for settling inside, and yes, "playing with the beads" - and as Laurie's lovely creations had arrived for our CGGE/etsyBEAD project, I was more than ready to play! Now, remember, this is a work in progress ~ who knows what twists and turns "Spring Reflections" may take before it is completed, but here is a pic of how my mind was working today with it. Stay tuned...

MAKE ROOM FOR SPRING!

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It's time to "MAKE ROOM FOR SPRING" in the shop so be sure to check out the special sale section for great savings! All items in this section are now available at 30% off LIST price ~ just be sure to put "SPRING" in "Notes to Seller" at checkout and WAIT for a revised invoice before making payment. One discount code per transaction, BUT you may purchase more than one "Spring item" and receive 30% off each item - whatta deal! This great offer is going on NOW until ??? so don't wait for best selection!

Last Minute Valentines???? No Worries!

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Yes, it IS February 13th.....do you have YOUR Valentine's gifts ready? No need to panic! No need to "hit the mall" in a mad rush....or tackle the florist as he/she makes a delivery next door! A few suggestions and links to get you through the day ~

First, most beauty/spa/salons now offer great deals and certificates which often can be printed right from your computer! And yes, we would love a "day of beauty" -- massage, new haircut, manicure, pedicure, -- aah! Pair that with a promise of a romantic dinner out afterwards and you 've got a winning combination!

Really like the idea of flowers? Ok....Valentine's Day Shop 2008: Last-Minute Flowers - lots of choices! Knock yourself out!! And it's not too late!

Chocolate....Godiva.....hurry....you have until 3pm today.....I said, hurry!

Now here's an interesting idea....how about sending your "Valentine" out for the day this coming weekend (Saturday) -- say, to go shopping - or to spend some time with friends - while you, give the house, apartment, condo, etc. a GOOD "Valentine" loving cleaning ~ especially if this is something that your Valentine usually handles. Believe me, this gift will be greatly appreciated....this gift works even better if combined with a romantic dinner at the end. :-)

My final recommendation, naturally, would be jewelry ~ and, this year, why not let your Valentine pick the perfect gift for herself and gift her with a SignatureSterling gift certificate, available in various amounts. These are in the Valentine section of the shop and once purchased can be printed right from your computer or emailed to your Valentine.

Whatever you give for Valentine's, may your day be filled with love and joy! Peace...

What's New?

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New beads arrived the last week or so and I've been trying to get some "creative time" in ~ between my rehab. time from the surgery!! :-) Here's what's new in the shop and check back (hopefully later this weekend!) as I HOPE to do some more creating...

~Blue Skies ........ ~ Just Beachy......~ Rose Red

~Your Island or Mine............... ~Acadia Sunset