Time

Not much happening around here as we prepare for my birthday vacation in California. We leave on the 1st in the afternoon and will be traveling for almost two weeks. Of course we have a doctor's appointment and a prostate cancer conference at the end of the trip; but it will still be lots of fun. Weather's been a bit hot here lately with promises of rain this weekend. Sharon's anniversary is today. Can't believe she's been married 16 years! Where has the time gone? Soon I'll be 60 and I'm thinking what happened? I still feel young and I guess 60 is still young; but wow!

Meteor Showers

We were told only once on the news that around 1:00 AM in the north east sky there would be a spectacular meteor shower. I awoke at midnight and walked around looking out all the windows especially those facing the north east and saw nothing but our regular beautiful starry sky. I went back to bed and around 12:30 Owen woke to have a look. After awhile I got up to join him. We sat on the deck facing the north east and saw a few showers. Owen made us tea and brought us blankets. It was pretty cold out there; but we enjoyed it. Nothing spectacular as stated on the news. Around 2:00 we decided nothing much was going to happen so we went back to bed. Just wondering if anyone else got up and what they saw.

Flagstaff Mini Trophy Car Races 080809

Today was an exciting day. Amy and Drew raced their vehicles at the cinders in Flagstaff. This was Drew's first race and he hit a rock and tree and flipped onto his side. He was fine; but ended up with a flat tire and some body damage. Amy kept Jeff at bay the entire race. He tried real hard to get ahead of her; but she managed to keep him behind her. She even passed Krista early in the race. Here are pictures of both of them and a video.

National Night Out and Farmers Market

Last night was National Night Out; a time to celebrate and take back the night. Every year the police department and other agencies in town give out free food. In addition there are community service agencies giving out brochures and incentives to those interested. A band is always present and lots of fun is had by all.
Tonight we went to the Farmer's Market down the street. It started to rain just as we arrived so we looked around a bit and hid under the covering of our friend's ice cream/enchilada canopy. The rain eventually let up and we walked home with our enchiladas. Yummy! I am preparing to do my group at the women's shelter so Owen walked back to the farmer's market to mingle with his friends. The rain has subsided for now so he took an umbrella this time.

Blogs I'm following

As promised my nieces' blog is www.nikigirl613.blogspot.com. She has a 5 year old with Autism so the blog is both educational and amusing.
Also I follow my friend's blog www.thepolkadotpixie.blogspot.com. She carves dolls and doll heads from clay. Very into arts and crafts and antiques. A very interesting blog. She of course is more experienced at this than me.
I just finished reading Sundays at Tiffanys by James Patterson. Before that I read Sooner or Later by Debbie Macomber. Both very interesting; but different. Will begin reading Return to Sullivan's Island by Dorothea Benton Frank. The title of course caught my eye for two reasons, one Sullivan and the other we have a spot on Lake Powell Owen calls Sullivan's Island. Once I read the jacket, I was hooked. The story takes place on the east coast and involves ghosts! Will keep you alert.
My sister is also beginning a blog soon. It will involve weight issues, etc. I can't wait to share that with you as it should be quite interesting.

How to be Happy

Just saw Tal Ben-Shahar on public tv talking about being happy. He has several books and teaches at some university (can't remember where). Happiness 101, Happier and Pursuit of Perfection. Couldn't find them at Barnes and Nobel unless I have them ordered. I think I'll do more research and possibly find them on line. Very logical info including exercise to combat depression.
Also a good friend of mine in Williams AZ and my niece in NJ have blogs. I will post their info soon in case you'd like to follow them as well.