Talking to myself

When I am feeling homesick, this is the picture which comes to mind. I imagine myself, sitting on my sister's deck, appreciating the million dollar view.

I have to be careful not to treat this like a journal, even though it appears I am the only one relating to these words.

I have stopped baking (for the summer) and now Bravo Company is getting commercial goodies, like peanut butter, pistachio nuts, candies and Pringles. I also just sent some very disturbing movies. The guys won't be bothered by them, but three in a row and for two of them I had to leave the room and just "listen" to the movie as it was too disturbing (KNOWING with Nick Cage). The third movie, thank goodness (WOMEN starring all my favorite actresses) was a relief! and I am keeping that in my home library as the guys would probably think it was a CHICK FLICK and not want to watch it. I also sent them the new 007 movie, A MEASURE OF SOLACE as it was all action and no substance. I figured it would make a nice change of pace from the day to day worries of Afghanistan. 8-09

Delinquent

Do you love the blanket? Thank heavens I finished it so Nicholas could have his photograph taken in this. He is the "easiest" grandchild so far, but perhaps this is because his mother is doing such a good job in meeting his needs. He came much earlier than expected and I thought he looked like Elvis, with the long sideburns, dark hair, blue eyes and amazing long fingers, perfect for piano or guitar playing. I don't have any pictures of me, but I have enough of the children so there is a different screen saver every day, which makes working a lot more pleasant than it otherwise would be. I keep wishing I were able to do "gramma" things instead of being stuck in the office. I hope Dena will post photos of the other projects I was able to finish lately, since I became reacquainted with knitting. It does make me homesick for my mother. I talk to my sister a lot to make up for us being orphans. Well, I have a chance to write another grant to bring in another one hundred thousand dollars to our state, so I must return to the more mundane parts of my existence, leaving behind the sublime grandparenthood. :::::::sigh:::::::::::8-5-09