more of my truths

Every child should be wanted.
Every child should be loved.
Every pet should be cared for.
If you are not a professional pet breeder, get your pet neutered!
If you love your pet, keep it safe and respect your neighbors by keeping your pet safe!
Children (and some adults) need to learn consideration for others. A little courtesy is good too!
If "no" doesn't work, try "Hell, no".
Being a patriot doesn't mean you are a hawk. And being a dove doesn't mean you are not a patriot.
Vote. Millions have died (and still die each day) for the right and privilege.
If you smoke, do it at home, because I don't and don't want too. Or better yet, quit.
Support your local (you fill in the blank). Buying local is good for the economy, and the environment. If you shop locally and don't see what you want or need, tell the owner/manager, chances are they will get it for you and you won't have to drive to get it!
Eat more vegetables and fruit.
Tell you significant other that you love them, every single day, often. And kiss them too! This goes for any progeny you may have as well!

Blooms

What great week-end weather! The sun, breeze, and time to spend outside enjoying it all!

Al and I had dinner last night at the Governor's West Residence in Asheville. This event was hosted by Sanford-Holshouser, a consulting group which was started by Senator Terry Sanford and former Governor Jim Holshouser. Gov. Holshouser was the host and he was a delight! Most of the people there are involved in the economic development of the western part of our state. It is always interesting to be around the movers and shakers! I was the the token quirky designer, but there was free beer and GREAT food. The conversation was lively and the view:

The view of Asheville was indescribable. There was actually a point of time, around sunset, when the entire crowd was quiet and all attention was turned to watch nature's spectacular show.

I got the chance to talk sustainability to some of these people. They were a great audience and asked good questions.
Well, back to the grind tomorrow, but both this week and next are only 4 working days long.

Survived another day

Well spring is finally here. My energy is good and my stress-coping is as well. Needed it today! My early am dental appointment was a trial. I absolutely hate the experience of the dental x-ray. My gag reflex was in overdrive. You'd think someone would develop a flexible film. Otherwise, I survived.
I arrived in my corporate environs only to be ambushed by 5 people actually waiting in line at my office door. And a surprise visit from a customer and sales rep. Then I put out fires and talked people off of ledges all day. I thought this was fabric design! I believe I am a "sin-eater"; everyone comes to me with their troubles and problems both work-related and personal. I am reaching my limit. I need a day to just work, do some new designs, solve some problems.
Or maybe I'll just take another pill! Better living through chemistry!

Okay, so I have been slack at the blog of late,

but with extra daylight in the evening, I have been getting outside instead of on-line.
Seems spring is nigh upon us.


The quality of sunlight has shifted with the shifting of our axis, and it is greatly improving my mood. It is amazing how much the sunlight means to a simple creature such as myself. The birds are singing early in the morning, so even though it is still quite dark when I get up, I do not feel all alone.

It has been a quiet time in my corporate jungle this past week. The sales reps were all in the annual sales meeting. Amazing at what we can accomplish when the phone is not ringing and the emails are not piling up. My market segment has increased 400% in just 2 years. We have put 4 times the new patterns in production in that time. Now I know part of this is due to the passing of time and the cycles inherent in the Hospitality business, but I like to think it is also due to the talent and skills of my superb team of designers. I get overwhelmed by the workload sometimes, but when I get the numbers, it makes me smile!

The Grom has been involved in a dramatic production the weekend. "Remains to be seen" is a dinner theater whodunit performed by the Honors Theater class at HHS. We (Grom's parents and grands) attended last night. We had a blast! These are some talented people led by an enthusiastic and talented teacher, Joshua Scott.

Grom and Nana

Grom and Papa

Grom and Meme and Hannah.

We had fun, and good food. And now, I am going outside to get some rays and vitamin D.

Beautiful day

This has been a spectacular day. Got in an hour on the bike at the greenway this morning, then walked the hounds this afternoon. Even sat outside doing nothing for a while. I have missed the sun. I feel more energy flowing through me with the sunlight. I am a warm weather person. Must have been an iguana in another incarnation.
Really, it makes plenty of sense to me to lay around on a warm rock at times. Here's a handsome iguana I met in Mexico last fall.

Anyway, another weekend has sped by. Tomorrow is another Monday. But I will have enough daylight to ride my bike and walk my dogs when I get home.

Not much to gripe about today. The Tarheels won the ACC tournament and got a #1 seed in the East so my husband is happy. Hope tomorrow is calm and sunny!