Linda Lael Miller's Blog, page 3
February 16, 2012
Snow and Steps
I continue to work toward my 10,000 steps a day goal, and so far, I'm doing great!
I wrote today--it's challenging, but I'm loving it.
Bernice and I walked--she's not as committed to the Fitbit as I am :) so we stop a lot, so she can smell out the situation. :) Skiffs of snow were coming down all day--very pretty.
Yesterday, I had my hair cut and colored. I like to say, at this point, I needed emergency care. :)
Back tomorrow.
I wrote today--it's challenging, but I'm loving it.
Bernice and I walked--she's not as committed to the Fitbit as I am :) so we stop a lot, so she can smell out the situation. :) Skiffs of snow were coming down all day--very pretty.
Yesterday, I had my hair cut and colored. I like to say, at this point, I needed emergency care. :)
Back tomorrow.
February 15, 2012
The Journey of 10,000 Steps
You know how I love gadgets. Well, so does my friend, Debbie Macomber, and she just recommended a really fun--and healthy--one. It's called the Fitbit, and it's basically a wireless pedometer. Besides how many steps the wearer takes, it will also record how well that person sleeps, and a few other things as well. (I have yet to find one that records how many Randy Travis songs I listen to. :) ) It's tiny and plugs into the computer to charge, where it also records the data. Mary Ann, my practical cousin and the Trail Boss here on the Triple L, wanted to know what made it different from ordinary pedometers. She cracked up when I answered that this one sends me an congratulatory e-mail and awards virtual badges.
Hey, motivation is motivation. Whatever works.
It looks a little slick out today, and I have a much-needed hairdresser's appointment, but I'm determined to go for 10,000 more steps, though it may be done mostly on my treadmill. You guessed it--I was one of those kids who work hard for gold stars. :)
Bernicie is back from the vet--she had a dental cleaning and six extractions, so she's got to stay in out of the cold for a day or two, eat soft food and take anti-biotics. Still, she's herself, and Yorkie energy is important to well-being, at least around here. Chacha, the kitty, who is Bernice's biggest fan, would certainly agree. She was waiting for me when I came in from one of my strolls around the pasture yesterday, and clearly disappointed to find me Bernice-less.
So, the journey continues. It will be a partial writing day--appointments throw me off and I can't avoid this one. :) I'm feeling terrific and I hope you are, too.
God bless you, my friends.
Hey, motivation is motivation. Whatever works.
It looks a little slick out today, and I have a much-needed hairdresser's appointment, but I'm determined to go for 10,000 more steps, though it may be done mostly on my treadmill. You guessed it--I was one of those kids who work hard for gold stars. :)
Bernicie is back from the vet--she had a dental cleaning and six extractions, so she's got to stay in out of the cold for a day or two, eat soft food and take anti-biotics. Still, she's herself, and Yorkie energy is important to well-being, at least around here. Chacha, the kitty, who is Bernice's biggest fan, would certainly agree. She was waiting for me when I came in from one of my strolls around the pasture yesterday, and clearly disappointed to find me Bernice-less.
So, the journey continues. It will be a partial writing day--appointments throw me off and I can't avoid this one. :) I'm feeling terrific and I hope you are, too.
God bless you, my friends.
February 14, 2012
Hearts and Flowers
A very happy Valentine's Day to one and all. Tell somebody you love them--you can't say it too often. :)
The book is just FLYING along--once I've finished blogging, I'll be sitting down at my other computer, the one with the magic happy-lamp beside it, to take up where I left off. This story really pulls me in--I'm feeling it very deeply, which sometimes makes me want to shy away a little. Instead, I just crank up the Randy Travis tunes and go for it. :)
Bernicie is getting her teeth cleaned today, so I went on the morning walk alone--she'll be with me for this afternoon's rounds. The walk is my time to talk with God--and listen to Him, too--and I treasure that. Plus, exercise helps keep the blues at bay, as does the happy-lamp. Also, I try to be at least as nice to myself as I am to my pets. :)
Sally and I are still texting each other in Randyese--in other words, lines from his songs. :) What a good time we had, whooping it up.
And I'm off to Parable.
See you tomorrow, pardners.
The book is just FLYING along--once I've finished blogging, I'll be sitting down at my other computer, the one with the magic happy-lamp beside it, to take up where I left off. This story really pulls me in--I'm feeling it very deeply, which sometimes makes me want to shy away a little. Instead, I just crank up the Randy Travis tunes and go for it. :)
Bernicie is getting her teeth cleaned today, so I went on the morning walk alone--she'll be with me for this afternoon's rounds. The walk is my time to talk with God--and listen to Him, too--and I treasure that. Plus, exercise helps keep the blues at bay, as does the happy-lamp. Also, I try to be at least as nice to myself as I am to my pets. :)
Sally and I are still texting each other in Randyese--in other words, lines from his songs. :) What a good time we had, whooping it up.
And I'm off to Parable.
See you tomorrow, pardners.
February 13, 2012
What a Weekend!!!
Here I sit at my writing computer, with my happy light shining down on me, fixing to write a new chapter and bursting at the seams to tell you about my weekend.
My sister Sally flew up from Oregon on Friday night, and on Saturday we did a lot of catching up, and a little shopping. Saturday NIGHT, now, that was the biggie--we went to the Randy Travis concert over at Northern Quest Casino. What a show, that's all I'm saying. What a singer! We just had more fun than the proverbial barrel of monkeys, tapping our feet, singing along, cheering every song. There wasn't an empty seat in the place, and Randy and his band put on an unforgetable performance. We left, exhausted, with music in our heads and our hearts, matching sounvenir T-shirts, and promises to do things like this together more often.
Sal went back on Sunday, and I missed her as soon as I drove away from the airport's departure lane. It was definitely a flying trip, all too brief, but these days, with all of us living such busy lives, we have to grab our chances to get together and hold on tight.
Bernice and I had our walk this morning--good for both of us. I do the praying, and she does the sniffing and turkey tracking. :)
I'm off to Parable, where things are definitely popping.
Be well, be happy, and be kind.
My sister Sally flew up from Oregon on Friday night, and on Saturday we did a lot of catching up, and a little shopping. Saturday NIGHT, now, that was the biggie--we went to the Randy Travis concert over at Northern Quest Casino. What a show, that's all I'm saying. What a singer! We just had more fun than the proverbial barrel of monkeys, tapping our feet, singing along, cheering every song. There wasn't an empty seat in the place, and Randy and his band put on an unforgetable performance. We left, exhausted, with music in our heads and our hearts, matching sounvenir T-shirts, and promises to do things like this together more often.
Sal went back on Sunday, and I missed her as soon as I drove away from the airport's departure lane. It was definitely a flying trip, all too brief, but these days, with all of us living such busy lives, we have to grab our chances to get together and hold on tight.
Bernice and I had our walk this morning--good for both of us. I do the praying, and she does the sniffing and turkey tracking. :)
I'm off to Parable, where things are definitely popping.
Be well, be happy, and be kind.
February 9, 2012
Early Start
Bernicie and I have already been out for our morning walk--in fact, it's early enough that the horses are still in the barn, waiting for the Canadian Wrangler to bring them room service. :) It's very cold out here in Spokaloo, and the sky is gray, as it was yesterday. Still, the quiet and the peace were lovely, and God and I had a great talk. :)
Yesterday, on the afternoon round, all the hayburners were out in the pasture, and Banjo and Traveler, my boys, were showing off big time. It takes my breath away, watching them run.
The writing is going very, very well--I turned on my sunshine lamp and sat down at my computer and presto, I was in Parable, with Hutch and Kendra and Slade and Joslyn, sharing in their adventures. I forgot all about the murky weather, I was so absorbed in the story.
I just started reading Ken Keyes' "Handbook to Higher Consciousness." Isn't it strange how a book might as well be written in Greek if you're not ready for it? I've tried to read this classic many times in my life, but it just plain didn't make sense, until now.
Off to the Randy Travis concert this Saturday night, over at Northern Quest Casino. If you happen to see me there--I'll be the one tapping both feet and grinning like a fool--come over and say howdy. After Saturday, I'll be clearly identifiable by my souvenir T-shirt. :)
That's the chat for today, my friends. Thanks for riding the same trail--I do enjoy your company.
Yesterday, on the afternoon round, all the hayburners were out in the pasture, and Banjo and Traveler, my boys, were showing off big time. It takes my breath away, watching them run.
The writing is going very, very well--I turned on my sunshine lamp and sat down at my computer and presto, I was in Parable, with Hutch and Kendra and Slade and Joslyn, sharing in their adventures. I forgot all about the murky weather, I was so absorbed in the story.
I just started reading Ken Keyes' "Handbook to Higher Consciousness." Isn't it strange how a book might as well be written in Greek if you're not ready for it? I've tried to read this classic many times in my life, but it just plain didn't make sense, until now.
Off to the Randy Travis concert this Saturday night, over at Northern Quest Casino. If you happen to see me there--I'll be the one tapping both feet and grinning like a fool--come over and say howdy. After Saturday, I'll be clearly identifiable by my souvenir T-shirt. :)
That's the chat for today, my friends. Thanks for riding the same trail--I do enjoy your company.
February 8, 2012
Gray Skies, Happy Heart
It's a writing day, and I'm thrilled about that, so I'm making the blog short this morning.
Bernice and I are taking our prayer walk in a few minutes, and then I'll be at the computer again. Yesterday's chapter practically wrote itself--I love it when that happens.
More tomorrow, or later today.
Bernice and I are taking our prayer walk in a few minutes, and then I'll be at the computer again. Yesterday's chapter practically wrote itself--I love it when that happens.
More tomorrow, or later today.
February 7, 2012
Still Walkin' On Sunshine
What an excellent writing day I had today! All four thousand words, my quota, just seemed to spill out onto the computer screen--I watched the action unfold in my imagination and then simply wrote down what I saw.
Bernicie and I had two walks, one in the morning and one this afternoon, when I'd finished my pages. The weather is cold but otherwise completely glorious, and the walks have turned into my prayer time.
I plan to spend at least some of the evening downstairs, in my craft room, which no longer looks like a blurb for "Hoarding: Buried Alive", thanks to Debbie Korrell, Nicole Clark and Chris, who tries his best to keep chaos in check. :)
Mom and I enjoyed a birthday lunch on Saturday, at Red Lobster, which is one of our very faves. I set aside the D.I.E.T. and had some of those amazing cheese biscuits. Yum. Mom looked mighty snazzy, all dressed up in her red coat and red shoes, and the wait staff gathered around to sing a round of Happy Birthday. I conducted, instead of singing. :)
Wendy had a nice birthday yesterday--she and Jeremy were planning to whip up a special sea food dinner at home. What a lucky woman I am, to have her for a daughter.
And that's the news.
More tomorrow, though whether I'll blog in the morning or the afternoon is anybody's guess. Either way, I hope you'll stop by.
Bernicie and I had two walks, one in the morning and one this afternoon, when I'd finished my pages. The weather is cold but otherwise completely glorious, and the walks have turned into my prayer time.
I plan to spend at least some of the evening downstairs, in my craft room, which no longer looks like a blurb for "Hoarding: Buried Alive", thanks to Debbie Korrell, Nicole Clark and Chris, who tries his best to keep chaos in check. :)
Mom and I enjoyed a birthday lunch on Saturday, at Red Lobster, which is one of our very faves. I set aside the D.I.E.T. and had some of those amazing cheese biscuits. Yum. Mom looked mighty snazzy, all dressed up in her red coat and red shoes, and the wait staff gathered around to sing a round of Happy Birthday. I conducted, instead of singing. :)
Wendy had a nice birthday yesterday--she and Jeremy were planning to whip up a special sea food dinner at home. What a lucky woman I am, to have her for a daughter.
And that's the news.
More tomorrow, though whether I'll blog in the morning or the afternoon is anybody's guess. Either way, I hope you'll stop by.
February 6, 2012
The Best Day of My Life
February 6 is the anniversary of the very best day of my life--the day I gave birth to my (okay, 'our', but her dad and I have been divorced for years)--daughter, Wendy Diane.
Wendy is: smart, funny, beautiful and amazingly talented as both a writer and a singer. Her screenplay, "Truth Below", was shown on MTV last year and of course that makes me proud, but there are many more "ordinary" reasons to be proud of Wens, too. Her deeply gentle love for animals, for instance, goes back to earliest childhood--how well I remember how she sobbed at her hamster's funeral. (He was buried in a Ziploc.)
I hear tell that adult children don't like to have stories told about them on blogs, so I will desist. :)
Suffice it to say, I won the daughter lottery on February 6, 19--, and I won in a big way.
I love you, Weniki.
Wendy is: smart, funny, beautiful and amazingly talented as both a writer and a singer. Her screenplay, "Truth Below", was shown on MTV last year and of course that makes me proud, but there are many more "ordinary" reasons to be proud of Wens, too. Her deeply gentle love for animals, for instance, goes back to earliest childhood--how well I remember how she sobbed at her hamster's funeral. (He was buried in a Ziploc.)
I hear tell that adult children don't like to have stories told about them on blogs, so I will desist. :)
Suffice it to say, I won the daughter lottery on February 6, 19--, and I won in a big way.
I love you, Weniki.
February 3, 2012
Another Good Writing Day!
YES! I'm rollin', ladies and gentlemen. "Big Sky Mountain" is flowing like a river.
Looks like I won't be going to France for that art workshop in September, though. It was cancelled, and I figure this must be one of those times when God has a better idea. :) (This happens a lot, obviously.)
This weekend, I'll be taking Mom out to lunch, as I've already mentioned, and doing some art work. No matter how tight the deadline, I seem to need those two days to let the engines idle.
Bernice and I will probably be going out for our walk in a few minutes--I washed my hair this morning we all know what awful things can happen if we got out into the cold with wet heads. :) So, lest I wind up with a rose in my teeth, murmuring my last words in the pnuemonia ward, I'll wait. (See, Mom, I did listen. Mostly.)
I'm thinking of having my house Feng Shui-ed. Have any of you ever done that? What were your results?
Hope you have a good weekend, my friends.
I'll see you on Monday.
Looks like I won't be going to France for that art workshop in September, though. It was cancelled, and I figure this must be one of those times when God has a better idea. :) (This happens a lot, obviously.)
This weekend, I'll be taking Mom out to lunch, as I've already mentioned, and doing some art work. No matter how tight the deadline, I seem to need those two days to let the engines idle.
Bernice and I will probably be going out for our walk in a few minutes--I washed my hair this morning we all know what awful things can happen if we got out into the cold with wet heads. :) So, lest I wind up with a rose in my teeth, murmuring my last words in the pnuemonia ward, I'll wait. (See, Mom, I did listen. Mostly.)
I'm thinking of having my house Feng Shui-ed. Have any of you ever done that? What were your results?
Hope you have a good weekend, my friends.
I'll see you on Monday.
