Here I sit in a lovely lounge in Vancouver, B.C. sipping English Breakfast tea. Lots of noise around me — conversations and a little bass from the background music. All unobtrusive. I’m soooo happy. Happy to be here; happy to be writing; just plain happy.
Yesterday, I got snagged by Barbara as a Stylish Blogger. Thank you, ma’am! I’ve been snagged before, back when I was a newbie blogger. Didn’t know what to do; didn’t want to do it when I found out; so I didn’t. But thank you anyway, Jane and Wendy. It’s the thought that counts. At least your thought. Mine was pretty lame. I also realize that one must come up with 6 poor souls who must then find 6 poor souls, who must then . . . like a pyramid scheme, isn’t it?
Well, I’m on vacation, so can indulge myself and ask my loving friends to indulge me. You see, I’m able to get back at Jane and Wendy, drag out JaimeLynn, who may wish to remain anonymous and nudge spirit2go and jevcat. These five women have very dear places in my heart. If you haven’t visited with them, time’s a wastin’! You’ll be glad you did — and for very different reasons.
I’d like to bring Evangeline to the fore — afterall, she’s the reason I blog. Met her and her lovely man on the streets of Santa Fe, NM, was it two years ago or just last year? We were photographing the same ancient doors. She’s a marvelous photographer. She really captures the heart and soul of New Mexico in her photos.
And Charles — a poet who continually touches the raw places in my soul. My dream is that he awaken us all to the things we habitually deny, avoid or run away from.
The winners of the Stylish blogger are:
PlaneJaner’s Journey at her brand new location
Herding Cats in Hammond
CrazyintheMaking still hidden from stalkers
Evangeline’s Art Photography
Read Between the Mind
This Woman’s Spirit
Jevcat’s Blog
SO HERE ARE THE RULES: I must list 7 things no one knows about me. Then choose 6 nominees to pass on the Stylish Blogger Award. Leave a message for each of the six letting them know I have something for them on my blog.
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I just got my 2nd speeding ticket in my life – 54 in a 35 zone in tiny Rupert, Idaho. Cost me $150. Blech! And to think that will support the small-minded, narrow-visioned, uneducated nincompoops that make up part of our state senate. Glralsch!
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I lived in Germany for 6 years as a teen. Wiesbaden.
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My grandmother’s name was Drusilla Victoria. My grandfather’s name was Cephas Lee. Both very biblical.
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My middle name is Victoria. My daughter’s middle name is Victoria. My first cousin’s middle name is Victoria and her daughter’s first name is Victoria. And I have four grandsons. What happened to the Victoria line? Must be a secret. Awwww! And, yes, I have been to Victoria, BC.
- I make a delicious Tomato Chutney. Want the recipe?
- I flunked my first test ever in Organic Chemistry. A fellow graduate student said I should skip inorganic and go straight into organic. I listened. Such hubris! I marched straight from the test to drop the class. Yowsa!
- I had my first 12-year-old Scotch night before last! It was yum and petey.
God, I hope that’s all I have to think up. I’ve taken all these wonderful pictures I wanted to post, and it’s taken me almost 2 hours to do this. Thanks, Barbara! Did you hear sarcasm in that? Naw! I love your ing I’m stylish!
Off to the potty and photos. See you soon!
N

Greetings from Canada!