A Kodak Moment and Me Without a Camera

About three minutes ago our local NBC affiliate broke into regularly scheduled programming to announce that the space shuttle Endeavor was coming to land at the DWF Joint Reserve Air Base. They said it would be visable in about thirty seconds. Well, since I live across the road from the JRB I decided to go looking for it but I figured it had already landed. Much to my surprise, I heard a roar to my left (I am used to the military air base roars) and there is this gigantic plane with the shuttle perched piggy back! What a sight and me without a camera! Man! Oh well, I am sure it will be on youtube but it was very awesome.

Wall-E

I am adult. Yes, I keep telling myself that. I am an OLDER adult --- well, I try to forget THAT. My DH and I don't go to movies anymore, except for any new James Bond offerings. We are strictly premium cable channel/video on demand (when it works) sort of people. However, last year I was invited by my also-an-adult daughter to go see "Wall-E". Even in spite of the political innuendo that youngsters wouldn't "get", I was completely taken in by the little rag-tag, scruffy robot named Wall-E and his lady love Ev-a. It was delightful and the animation was fantastic.

So......I don't need to tell you that I have been waiting very impatiently for it's release today and I am proud to say that I was one of the first at my neighborhood Target to obtain the DVD. I can't wait for DH to see it.

And, on that note, I will be seeing "Bolt" with the same daughter next week. Isn't it great to be able to see something with your adult daughter and not be embarassed? I think so.

The Times They Are A'Changing

It seems that autumn has really arrived in North Texas. Even though we have been flirting with the changing season for a couple of weeks, this morning the weather seems to have taken a turn around the corner. At 39 with a brisk breeze, we have definitely rolled over to my favorite time of the year. So, with fires in the fireplace and a stack of good books and needlework projects, I am ready to face the brisque weather and say that change is good!

With early voting winding up this week and the election around the corner, another kind of change is on the horizon. I think we all know how the tide is turning on the election but I guess we never know until it is a done deal. I am anxious to see the effects of the election, whoever wins, on the stock market. I will probably be up early on Nov. 5th just to watch it on the news! Change can be scary, too.

We also have daylight savings time to look forward to next Sunday. I always feel better from November (formerly October) until April (now May?) -- I guess I really do need that extra hour back. But, it just makes the autumn evening so much nicer getting dark earlier. Again, did I mention this is my favorite time of the year? So, change is good when we can get some much needed rest and push aside the trappings of summer and cozy up for the winter ahead. Hm....makes me want to bake bread. Ok, so maybe I have had enough change -- I really don't want too much of a good thing!

Fun---ny! Funny! For a little humor in a particularly tense campaign/election go to http://politsk.blogspot.com. Find Sarah Palin's Baby Name Generator, follow the instructions to find out what YOUR name would be if your were Sarah Palin's child!

If I use my maiden name then I would be Froth Moonshine Palin.

If I use my married name then I am Pick Beef Palin.

Hmmm......funny yet ever so slightly disturbing!

Have fun! Cheers!

New San Antonio pics at http://melissaboyettbrinkley.wordpress.com

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What's Really Happening in Fort Worth?

New blog from young Episcopal priests! If you are interested in reading opinions from these young men associated with the Fort Worth Episcopal Diocese, just go to http://whatsreallygoingoninfortworth.blogspot.com and check it out.

Sunday Evening -- Remembering San Antonio

What am I remembering now? Come check it out at http://melissaboyettbrinkley.wordpress.com -- my new blog. Would enjoy having some visitors!

Sunday Evening -- Remembering San Antonio

I just posted a new post about San Antonio on my OTHER blog -- http://melissaboyettbrinkley.wordpress.com. I have a few pics and wouldn't find a few visitors!

How 'Bout them Ags?

Saturday was spent at dear daughters for her birthday. She planned her own party this year -- well, after all, she is 29 so I guess it is allowed. She had friends and family over to celebrate with tamales, beer and Aggie football. I am so glad that A&M beat UNM -- a wonderful birthday present for the daughter and a houseful of potentially volatile Ags!

Good game, good day -- Happy Birthday, girlie!

News --

The baby is to be Kathryn! Finally, a name. I am sure she is quite tired of hearing "Sweet Pea" and "Sissy". Even though she isn't here yet I am sure she can hear us and is probably saying "hey, folks, it's Kathryn -- get it?" So, Kathryn it is. And now the embroidery begins.