This is the last concert of The Police tonight in Madison Square Gardens. It is a sad moment. I never really got into them too much until Jonathan got me hooked on Sting. In honor of them and their leaving, here are a couple of tribute videos. Enjoy!
A very old concert!!
At the Grammys in 2007!!
We will miss you!!
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Weekend in Review: My Son Could Do That!!
The highlight for the weekend was my parents being home, which gave Jonathan and I a chance to slip out on Sunday for a date. It is our anniversary on Thursday (9 years) so it was a wonderful way to celebrate our years together.
We ended up going to the Glenbow Museum. I haven't been there in years. It was really good and they have done a lot of work. The aboriginal display and the Mavericks display were really well done. They are new and improved since I last was at the museum.
The fourth floor is the same as before. A little bit has been done, but a lot more could be done. I love interacting with the things that I am viewing. There isn't a lot of this upstairs yet.
On the second floor, they had their feature exhibit: an art exhibit called The Big Gift: Calgary Celebrates Art from Canadians. It was... interesting. Some of the pieces really touched me. Some...not so much. A few of them even gave me the creeps. I couldn't look at some of them for very long. Then there were a few that, no offense, could have been done by my son. (Which is what a few kids were saying while they were looking at the art.)
There were lots of comments on our society's industrialization. There was one where you could create your own landscape by cranking a wheel. It really begged the question: how much of our nature is formed naturally or is it constructed by us? There was also the giant poop machine...
After spending 2 1/4 hours at the museum, we headed to Eau Claire Market for supper. I used to hang out here when I was in high school. Now...they are planning on tearing it down. It is pretty sad inside. Plus, they took out the IMAX, which is very sad.
We went to Joey Tomatoes. We haven't been there in a long time. We used to go to the one in Sherwood Park, AB all the time - before kids. I had the rotisserie chicken and Jonathan had steak. It was an interesting experience: the interior decor was a mixture of art deco and western; the waitresses all started to talk about the tall guy with sunglasses - he was inside and never took them off...HMMM!!
After supper we decided to rent movies which we haven't done since we lived in McLennan, AB. Sad, I know. We rented I am Legend (see my movie review)and Elizabeth: the Golden Age. Interesting to us was a couple who were on a date and trying to decide what movies to get. They spent so much time trying to compromise. It was funny to Jonathan and I because we remember that stage of the relationship, so long ago. It reminded us of how far we have come - a perfect reminder when we are celebrating our 9 years of marriage.
All in all it was a wonderful night. I am so blessed to have such a wonderful man in my life to take this journey with. God is good.
Sadly, my parents had to leave this morning and go back to Toronto. They only have a few more weeks and then they will be back. It was hard for them to leave today. It was hard for me to let them go. My mom is so tired and my dad is fighting the battle of his life. They can both see light at the end of the tunnel, which I think will help.
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Tina~ Yes, I love convertibles - to feel the wind blowing through your hair....
The picture above is of Lake Louise, AB. Another definite spot to go when you come to Alberta. It is gorgeous.
We ended up going to the Glenbow Museum. I haven't been there in years. It was really good and they have done a lot of work. The aboriginal display and the Mavericks display were really well done. They are new and improved since I last was at the museum.
The fourth floor is the same as before. A little bit has been done, but a lot more could be done. I love interacting with the things that I am viewing. There isn't a lot of this upstairs yet.
On the second floor, they had their feature exhibit: an art exhibit called The Big Gift: Calgary Celebrates Art from Canadians. It was... interesting. Some of the pieces really touched me. Some...not so much. A few of them even gave me the creeps. I couldn't look at some of them for very long. Then there were a few that, no offense, could have been done by my son. (Which is what a few kids were saying while they were looking at the art.)
There were lots of comments on our society's industrialization. There was one where you could create your own landscape by cranking a wheel. It really begged the question: how much of our nature is formed naturally or is it constructed by us? There was also the giant poop machine...
After spending 2 1/4 hours at the museum, we headed to Eau Claire Market for supper. I used to hang out here when I was in high school. Now...they are planning on tearing it down. It is pretty sad inside. Plus, they took out the IMAX, which is very sad.
We went to Joey Tomatoes. We haven't been there in a long time. We used to go to the one in Sherwood Park, AB all the time - before kids. I had the rotisserie chicken and Jonathan had steak. It was an interesting experience: the interior decor was a mixture of art deco and western; the waitresses all started to talk about the tall guy with sunglasses - he was inside and never took them off...HMMM!!
After supper we decided to rent movies which we haven't done since we lived in McLennan, AB. Sad, I know. We rented I am Legend (see my movie review)and Elizabeth: the Golden Age. Interesting to us was a couple who were on a date and trying to decide what movies to get. They spent so much time trying to compromise. It was funny to Jonathan and I because we remember that stage of the relationship, so long ago. It reminded us of how far we have come - a perfect reminder when we are celebrating our 9 years of marriage.
All in all it was a wonderful night. I am so blessed to have such a wonderful man in my life to take this journey with. God is good.
Sadly, my parents had to leave this morning and go back to Toronto. They only have a few more weeks and then they will be back. It was hard for them to leave today. It was hard for me to let them go. My mom is so tired and my dad is fighting the battle of his life. They can both see light at the end of the tunnel, which I think will help.
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Tina~ Yes, I love convertibles - to feel the wind blowing through your hair....
The picture above is of Lake Louise, AB. Another definite spot to go when you come to Alberta. It is gorgeous.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Questions Found on Hot Kerfuffle
Questions found on Hot Kerfuffle:
Sport: football (NFL and CFL - who needs an extra down, people!!)
Game: Balderdash or Things
Color: blue
Movie: Pride and Prejudice (BBC version)
Broadway play I have seen: Never seen any on Broadway. I saw Mamma Mia!, though and it was great!!
Song: It is impossible to name just one. The closest I would come to is "With or Without You" by U2.
American city I have visited: L.A., Spokane, Portland (oregon)
Foreign city I have visited: Paris, London
Book: Bible and Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad
Children's Book: Harry Potter
Classic television show: Cosby Show
Recent television show: Friends, Scrubs, CSI or House
Actor: Matt Damon, Colin Firth, Morgan Freeman
Actress: Emma Thompson, Gweneth Paltrow
Perfume: None right now
Food: Italian food, for sure - Seafood is a close second
Dessert: Chocolate anything
Chain Restaurant: Red Lobster
Local Restaurant: Peter's Drive-In
Car: Mazda Miata in a nice blue - convertable, of course!
Condiment: Ketchup
Kitchen Appliance: Dish Washer (if I had one)!! Coffee Maker since I don't!!
Home Appliance: Computer
Beauty Product: Avon hand lotion
Piece of clothing: big, comfy sweatshirt or hoodie
HGTV Show: Location, Location, Location OR Relocation
Food Network show: Don't watch any
Author: Kim Edwards
Male Songwriter: David Foster, Daniel Lanois, Matt Redman, Chris Tomlin
Female Songwriter: Sarah McLachlan
Holiday: Christmas
Ballet I have seen: I've never seen any...
Disney character: Tigger
Flower: Forget-me-nots or blue roses
Alcoholic drink: I rarely drink. A glass of Turning Leaf wine on special occasions..
Non-Alcoholic drink: Coke or Crystal Light in a bottle
Magazine: Cosmopolitan (right now)
Animated movie: Beauty and the Beast and Cars
Television network miniseries: Band of Brothers was really good, except fot the shakey camera shots. In Canada on CBC we have "The Tudors" right now. I find that intriguing.
Season: spring/fall
Male vocalist: Harry Connick Jr.
Female vocalist: Kelly Clarkson
Day of the week: Fridays
Household Chore: I would say arranging flowers, too or organizing things.
Ice Cream: Chocolate Mousse Royale (but we don't have Baskin Robins up here anymore!!)
Candy: Coke bottles
Artist: Robert Bateman
Sport: football (NFL and CFL - who needs an extra down, people!!)
Game: Balderdash or Things
Color: blue
Movie: Pride and Prejudice (BBC version)
Broadway play I have seen: Never seen any on Broadway. I saw Mamma Mia!, though and it was great!!
Song: It is impossible to name just one. The closest I would come to is "With or Without You" by U2.
American city I have visited: L.A., Spokane, Portland (oregon)
Foreign city I have visited: Paris, London
Book: Bible and Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad
Children's Book: Harry Potter
Classic television show: Cosby Show
Recent television show: Friends, Scrubs, CSI or House
Actor: Matt Damon, Colin Firth, Morgan Freeman
Actress: Emma Thompson, Gweneth Paltrow
Perfume: None right now
Food: Italian food, for sure - Seafood is a close second
Dessert: Chocolate anything
Chain Restaurant: Red Lobster
Local Restaurant: Peter's Drive-In
Car: Mazda Miata in a nice blue - convertable, of course!
Condiment: Ketchup
Kitchen Appliance: Dish Washer (if I had one)!! Coffee Maker since I don't!!
Home Appliance: Computer
Beauty Product: Avon hand lotion
Piece of clothing: big, comfy sweatshirt or hoodie
HGTV Show: Location, Location, Location OR Relocation
Food Network show: Don't watch any
Author: Kim Edwards
Male Songwriter: David Foster, Daniel Lanois, Matt Redman, Chris Tomlin
Female Songwriter: Sarah McLachlan
Holiday: Christmas
Ballet I have seen: I've never seen any...
Disney character: Tigger
Flower: Forget-me-nots or blue roses
Alcoholic drink: I rarely drink. A glass of Turning Leaf wine on special occasions..
Non-Alcoholic drink: Coke or Crystal Light in a bottle
Magazine: Cosmopolitan (right now)
Animated movie: Beauty and the Beast and Cars
Television network miniseries: Band of Brothers was really good, except fot the shakey camera shots. In Canada on CBC we have "The Tudors" right now. I find that intriguing.
Season: spring/fall
Male vocalist: Harry Connick Jr.
Female vocalist: Kelly Clarkson
Day of the week: Fridays
Household Chore: I would say arranging flowers, too or organizing things.
Ice Cream: Chocolate Mousse Royale (but we don't have Baskin Robins up here anymore!!)
Candy: Coke bottles
Artist: Robert Bateman
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Tuesday Tunes - Two Today
There are two songs that I want to post for you today. The first one is still an anthem I have had for the past year or so, and will continue to have until I can really see what God's plan is for me. It is by BarloweGirls and I love the lyrics.
The second song is where I hope to be...soon. I am really trying to get there and feel that God is trying to teach me, mold me, make me better. It is so hard. With my Dad and church (trying out for worship team, etc.) I just feel so broken, scarred. But, like Sara Groves says in this song, it is becoming less like scars and more like character. I hope I can look back and see how God was at work, even though I am not quite there yet.
Thanks for listening. This is my journey. It continues...daily. Thank goodness I do not walk alone!!
The second song is where I hope to be...soon. I am really trying to get there and feel that God is trying to teach me, mold me, make me better. It is so hard. With my Dad and church (trying out for worship team, etc.) I just feel so broken, scarred. But, like Sara Groves says in this song, it is becoming less like scars and more like character. I hope I can look back and see how God was at work, even though I am not quite there yet.
Thanks for listening. This is my journey. It continues...daily. Thank goodness I do not walk alone!!
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