Weeeeeeeee

This has been a whirlwind week! I'm actually writing this on Sunday the 2nd of July, but since I wanted to keep it as a scrapbook for the parents, I'll do separate entries. I might just add one entry of nothing but pictures.Allright... the 29th and 30th was spent cleaning, hanging the outdoor lights (thank you Dad and Jeff!) and doing the little things needed for the Saturday...

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The Pittsburgh Strip

Wednesday is shopping day, and we shopped the Pittsburgh Strip to our hearts' content (that's Mum and Dad standing on the corner.)Mum and Dad have never been to the Strip, and they delighted in the deli selection offered at the Pennsylvania Macaroni Company (the best Italian market in Pittsburgh, in my opinion.) They purchased some antipasto salads, some excellent meats, a large...

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Mum and Dad Arrive!

My Mum and Dad arrived on Monday evening... and I, overwhelmed with joy, didn't bother to capture the moment with my ever-handy digital camera. My bad, yes. Instead, you have a lovely picture of a butterfly upon some grapes, courtesy of an online friend.Their trip wasn't too bad, although they were both fairly worn out from driving! Mum really loves our new home, and she and Dad...

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GIVE YOUR OPINION OF THE BEMUSED MUSE WEBSITE

This is your chance to sound off about this web site. Many of you asked for fun things to be added, such as the daily cartoon, science news, better organized links, and even the local weather. I know 99% of my readers send me email rather than leave comments, but if you'd like to leave a comment here regarding your opinion of the web site, it will help me understand the things that you, my readers, are looking for. Of course, many of you do not belong to Blogger, and don't want to set up an account just to leave comments, so your email is still welcomed in my in-box. As always,...

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Sunday Scribblings #13 - Music

Musica melodyinspired by nothing morethan the wind dancing aroundthe weathered bells of my front porch.Nature is her own Mu...

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Good Morning, World!

Morning is my meditation period of the day, when I can actually drag myself out of bed to appreciate the first rays of light. Today, I awoke too late to go to work (I set my own schedule, and prefer to go in prior to 6 AM) so I took advantage of the 6:30 time to make some strong coffee and retreat to my front porch.The cool morning air, combined with the caffeine, brought me from...

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Why would I move to Steubenville?

A friend, Annie, asked me why we relocated to Steubenville. I've had several others ask as well. So, with nothing better to write about today, I'll take a moment and share why we moved.I was born in California. My mother, however, was born in Steubenville, OH. She wanted to pursue a career in Theatre, and so, she set out for CA, and later NY, where she met my Dad (who is also involved...

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Saturday Chores

Summertime in Ohio is often heralded by the sounds of chirping birds and lawn mowers in the calm morning air. Today was no exception, and Jeff and I woke early to get some laundry done and tackle our front yard.I should warn you now: I am the Weedwacking Queen. There is nothing I enjoy more than the feel of a power tool in my hands, and for some reason, I get immense satisfaction...

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Ohio Good-Byes and Phoenix Skies

Today was the last day of Dad's visit. It was raining today, as if Ohio, too, was sad to see him leave and openly expressing its tears.I took my shower and found Dad and Jeff sharing their last few hours of the visit on the front porch. Dad loves spending time out there, watching the birds and chipmunks at play. He loves the green tree and the friendly neighbor's. So, part of me...

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Jefferson County BMV and Rainy Days!

I woke up with a burr up my bum, figuratively speaking. It has been almost a year since we relocated to Steubenville and during that time I had not bothered to get a state driver's license. It is not that I am lazy, or too stupid to pass the test - I simply have not bothered. But, without my Ohio license, we can not register the car, and the plates were due to expire in a week....

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Sightseeing the Ohio Valley and Beyond

We spent a lovely two days sightseeing the Ohio Valley area and Pittsburgh. Jeff had VA appointments yesterday and today, which was a wonderful excuse for us to all get out and about!Tuesday was his Physical Therapy evaluation at the VA in Aspinwall complex in Pittsburgh (it looks like things will go well with that.) This hospital is nestled in a densely wooded area, bordered by...

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Just a Monday

Dad came with us early this morning while I worked. He got to poke around and see what I do; it's a very part time job, and I put off work last Friday so I needed to get things done today. Never put off to tomorrow what you could do today, as the saying goes.Jeff and Dad have spent the day puttering around the house. I came home and promptly went to bed. Dad really enjoys sitting...

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Scenes From a Slow Moving Train

If you get a chance, stop by Scenes From A Slow Moving Train, by AnnieElf. I really enjoy her upbeat posts. You can click on the link here, or else click on the link in the right hand column....

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Happy Father's Day!!!!!

We had a wonderful Father's Day today. Admittedly, we didn't do much, which is a very nice way to spend a lazy summer Sunday.Dad helped me weed the backyard flowerbeds while Jeff retreated into the air conditioned house; he is still worn out from yesterday, and we both have sunburns on our necks and noses. Later in the day, Jeff bar-b-qued a London broil (tenderized with rub and...

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Steubenville Festivals

Today was the day to partake in all the different festivals going on around Steubenville. Within a few minutes of each other, you could hit the Greek Festival, the Classic Car Show, the Dean Martin Festival, the Lion's Club Block party thingy, and a host of other activities. Our day started in downtown Steubenville, where we caught the parade going down 4th Street.Steubenville...

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Dad Arrives!

Dad's plane arrived on time yesterday, and we had fun trying to spot him in the heavy crowd. Pittsburgh International is a fun airport; the gates are far from the terminal, which means that passengers must ride the underground rail all the way to the terminal proper. It usually takes a while for trains (and baggage) to reach the terminal, so we visually combed through every pack...

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Projects COMPLETED!

OMG DONE! Finally! Done! Well, there is a little laundry that is in the dryer, but other than that, DONE.My body crapped out yesterday, so Jeff took over all the domestic workload. He has done a fantastic job! The upstairs, downstairs and basement are spotless. The front yard looks glorious, and he added the solar lights to the walkway as an added perk. The food has been purchased,...

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Italian Food and Guests!

Jeff and I started our day driving up from Steubenville to purchase food for all the out of town guests we would be hosting. We wanted to find the best produce and meats, and that meant traveling to markets (and, of course, the Commissary for sundries.)The Commissary in Facility 51 (also known as the Charles E. Kelly Support Facility) is a very pleasant place! The employees are...

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Charles E. Kelly Support Facility, the new Area 51?

Jeff's neurosurgery appointment was yesterday. All is well, and he does not require any treatment for the numb area on his thigh (at this time.) On our way out of the hospital, we noticed a gentleman in uniform (303rd Psyops), and asked him if there was a military commissary nearby. We have missed having a military base nearby, as we used to save money by using Jeff's privileges...

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NEWS: Stromatolite Reef (Early Archaean) Australia

Stromatolite reef from the Early Archaean era of AustraliaNews from Nature - International weekly journal of science.Abigail C. Allwood, Malcolm R. Walter, Balz S. Kamber, Craig P. Marshall and Ian W. Burch"The 3,430-million-year-old Strelley Pool Chert (SPC) (Pilbara Craton, Australia) is a sedimentary rock formation containing laminated structures of probable biological origin...

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