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Saturday, November 19, 2011
Friday, November 18, 2011
"Life is a Ball of String"
LIFE IS A BALL OF STRING
Life is a ball of string,
When life is fine,
The string runs in a straight line.
Get in a hurry, it is a mess of tangles and knots.
If it breaks, tie the ends together,
Unless there is a fight.
If you join other strings together,
You will have a net.
To land in when things are "tight," you are set!
July 13, 2011
Aug. 16, 2010 – LIFE ON THE HOMEFRONT… Beginning of a new week after a full weekend - had a "work party" yesterday, cleaning out the garage which is the family storage area. Deserved a BBQ of steak, bacon-wrapped chicken cutlets, hotdogs on the grill and potato salad, deviled eggs, pickled beets… Topped with Key Lime Pie Yummy!
On the way to pick up the "great"- grandchildren kids this morning, a fox ran across the road in front of the car. I could swear that he had a striped tail like a raccoon – OK. "It was early and the sun wasn’t very bright." Helped Josie look up four new words - word of the day – dormancy… a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction; "the volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy" I told them if I ask them to be dormant means to be quiet. Similar?
Scheduled to be at the Farmers’ Market – Pioneer Park tomorrow, will have to check the Trax schedule. I love to ride the Trax; it is so convenient to leave your car at Park and Ride, board the train, and "leave the driving to them."
Last week, I went to the Lion House restaurant on 63 E. South Temple – was one of Brigham Young’s personal residences. Parked my car on 78th - Midvale station, boarded the train and it was a "straight shot" to the station at 55 S and Main, disembarked and walked to the corner of So. Temple and Main across from Temple Square – turned right and went to 65 E. No parking problems, avoided the construction, and was a ½ hour early..
Seniors – 65 and older -$1.10 for one way fare, 6 to 64 - $5.50 – TRAX all day. If you want to experience the Front Runner, commuter train from SLC to Ogden, four people can purchase a ticket for $13.50 that is good on Front Runner, TRAX or bus… Starting on bus, tickets must be purchased ahead of time at TRAX vending machines.
"RIDING THE TRAX"
Seated at the station waiting for the Trax; across the street, deserted See’s Candy store on the corner of 100 South and Main – For Sale sign on it. Next door, the building is covered with scaffolding, green sheetrock and plastic.
A skate boarder dressed in black from "head to toe" follows a biker in front of me. Medical Center Trax goes by, next is my train that I board; pass by old brownstone buildings adorned with architectural details, some structures painted in "checkerboard pattern" of green, orange, and reds, a clock on a black wrought iron pole says eight o’clock.
"This is the "designated" train – you are leaving the free fare zone." Past hotels into commercial area, "Anyone need a tune-up?" Brewskis 677 S. 200 W., SLC, UT, that is a fun place if you want great hamburgers; eat as you watch movies e.g. Matrix and drink beer. (Soft drinks are available.)
Beep, beep, beep at each station – "Next stop is…"
Life is a ball of string,
When life is fine,
The string runs in a straight line.
Get in a hurry, it is a mess of tangles and knots.
If it breaks, tie the ends together,
Unless there is a fight.
If you join other strings together,
You will have a net.
To land in when things are "tight," you are set!
July 13, 2011
Aug. 16, 2010 – LIFE ON THE HOMEFRONT… Beginning of a new week after a full weekend - had a "work party" yesterday, cleaning out the garage which is the family storage area. Deserved a BBQ of steak, bacon-wrapped chicken cutlets, hotdogs on the grill and potato salad, deviled eggs, pickled beets… Topped with Key Lime Pie Yummy!
On the way to pick up the "great"- grandchildren kids this morning, a fox ran across the road in front of the car. I could swear that he had a striped tail like a raccoon – OK. "It was early and the sun wasn’t very bright." Helped Josie look up four new words - word of the day – dormancy… a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction; "the volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy" I told them if I ask them to be dormant means to be quiet. Similar?
Scheduled to be at the Farmers’ Market – Pioneer Park tomorrow, will have to check the Trax schedule. I love to ride the Trax; it is so convenient to leave your car at Park and Ride, board the train, and "leave the driving to them."
Last week, I went to the Lion House restaurant on 63 E. South Temple – was one of Brigham Young’s personal residences. Parked my car on 78th - Midvale station, boarded the train and it was a "straight shot" to the station at 55 S and Main, disembarked and walked to the corner of So. Temple and Main across from Temple Square – turned right and went to 65 E. No parking problems, avoided the construction, and was a ½ hour early..
Seniors – 65 and older -$1.10 for one way fare, 6 to 64 - $5.50 – TRAX all day. If you want to experience the Front Runner, commuter train from SLC to Ogden, four people can purchase a ticket for $13.50 that is good on Front Runner, TRAX or bus… Starting on bus, tickets must be purchased ahead of time at TRAX vending machines.
"RIDING THE TRAX"
Seated at the station waiting for the Trax; across the street, deserted See’s Candy store on the corner of 100 South and Main – For Sale sign on it. Next door, the building is covered with scaffolding, green sheetrock and plastic.
A skate boarder dressed in black from "head to toe" follows a biker in front of me. Medical Center Trax goes by, next is my train that I board; pass by old brownstone buildings adorned with architectural details, some structures painted in "checkerboard pattern" of green, orange, and reds, a clock on a black wrought iron pole says eight o’clock.
"This is the "designated" train – you are leaving the free fare zone." Past hotels into commercial area, "Anyone need a tune-up?" Brewskis 677 S. 200 W., SLC, UT, that is a fun place if you want great hamburgers; eat as you watch movies e.g. Matrix and drink beer. (Soft drinks are available.)
Beep, beep, beep at each station – "Next stop is…"
Monday, November 14, 2011
AuthorStand. ebook - "Riddle Of The Great Seal" - Lighthouse Adventures by Diane Lockard
AuthorStand. ebook - "Riddle Of The Great Seal" - Lighthouse Adventures by Diane Lockard
FREE - Log on to Authorstand.com to read the first story in my Lighthouse Adventures series. It is about a thirteen-year old girl, Chloe and an eight-year old girl, Kendall spending the summer together exploring caves near Penn's Landing in Penn. Chloe finds a link to her family history, and Kendall finds a friend.
Pirates, secret documents, and gold...
Tousled hair flying in the wind, a teenage girl ran down the beach, long limbs flashing in the moonlight. She looked up, and the world was a bubble with tiny pinholes of white showing through, thinking of her Dad saying, “The Indians believed that the stars were the souls of babies who were lost.”
Lights from the houses sprayed their glow on the hill above her. A dog dashed out of the dark, fur rippling, and took a stance in front of her.
On the ridge, a voice called, “Rango, where are you?”
The teenager returned, “He is down here.”
A little girl of about eight years appears and sees Chloe standing there. “Who are you?”
FREE - Log on to Authorstand.com to read the first story in my Lighthouse Adventures series. It is about a thirteen-year old girl, Chloe and an eight-year old girl, Kendall spending the summer together exploring caves near Penn's Landing in Penn. Chloe finds a link to her family history, and Kendall finds a friend.
Tousled hair flying in the wind, a teenage girl ran down the beach, long limbs flashing in the moonlight. She looked up, and the world was a bubble with tiny pinholes of white showing through, thinking of her Dad saying, “The Indians believed that the stars were the souls of babies who were lost.”
Lights from the houses sprayed their glow on the hill above her. A dog dashed out of the dark, fur rippling, and took a stance in front of her.
On the ridge, a voice called, “Rango, where are you?”
The teenager returned, “He is down here.”
A little girl of about eight years appears and sees Chloe standing there. “Who are you?”
Sunday, September 18, 2011
"Porpoises Follow Sounds..."
Humans have Blackberrys, that you can't eat; Wii, iPods, M3 players, computers, cell phones, Blue Ray, on and on...
My daughter and I were talking about GPS – Global Positioning System for directions. Part of the family was going on a trip and we bought a unit. How nice it is to program it and sit back and watch the scenery, which is the problem. You don't pay attention to signs, landmarks, and rely on the "voice." "Turn around and go back to the highway." Turn in 1000 feet… If you want to do the same route again, you have to start over from a map or use GPS again. "I love them because I can use all the help I can find."
After programming telephone numbers, if the phone "goes down," you are scrambling for a number. Call your friend – Oh, wait a minute – "I don’t have the number." Price of technology…
After programming telephone numbers, if the phone "goes down," you are scrambling for a number. Call your friend – Oh, wait a minute – "I don’t have the number." Price of technology…
My oldest granddaughter was in her teens when we went on one of our road trips. I purchased my first cell phone to be able to keep in touch with the rest of the family while driving to a family reunion in Breckenridge, CO. (My supplies included a cooler with two pans of frozen lasagna and packages of hamburger buns from the thrift store.)
We drove up Parley's Canyon and took Highway 40 / 191 through Vernal - Land of the Dinosaurs. (They have a world-renown quarry/dinosaur museum in Vernal and is very popular with children and adults.) Crossed over to Colorado and drove across the western side of the state. Stopped at places along the way before arriving in Breckenridge without any problems. Other than Chenille was hungry, and we followed a Dolly Madison "donut truck" with a big Twinkie on it.
Our condo was high on a mountain about 9000 feet and several of us had to adjust to the altitude. I drove my brother and his wife back to town for sightseeing and checking out the shops! But had to cut it short, as I didn't feel well and went back to the condo. Two of my aunts, three of brothers and wives and my granddaughter and I enjoyed our time together. Much laughter, played cards, and always had an abundance of wonderful food except I burned the toast. My brother kidded me about my "cooking."
We left Colorado on our way home and somehow I was "turned around" and became lost in a small town in UT. I never heard the end of that one. So I called on my phone, "Help." My family lovingly says I am directionally challenged and I fully agree - the stories my granddaughter could tell you... But all I have to say is "Do you want to go with me, and we are off on another adventure?" 3/27/10
Salt Lake City
“THE FLAVOR OF SLC NEIGHBORHOODS”
Have “hands - on” experiences exploring SLC’s neighborhoods… Did you know Salt Lake City has five older neighborhoods with unique characteristics - family-owned casual dining and/or local eateries, local festivals, walking tours for free or $3.00 a person…?
First neighborhood is Downtown - First on the list to explore is the Downtown area, a business district centered on Temple Square:
Caputos’ Market and Deli – 314 W. 300 S., SLC, UT. is owned by a father and son. They have locations on 15th and 15th and the U of U.
Prepare for a wait during the lunch hour. I walked through the door, and my eyes feasted on thousands of meats, gourmet cheeses, honeys, chocolates, fresh local pasta, oils, on and on from Italy and southern Europe.
My only problem was deciding which ingredients to order for my sandwich or salad. Caputo sandwich? Greek Salad? “Decisions – decisions.” I sampled varied selections of cheeses, meats, and oils which are available. “The employees were eager to help me make a decision and answer my questions.”
The other half of this business is a specialty foods market - "Outstanding Retailer of the Year". 300 kinds of chocolate bars, in house salami maker..
Have you seen a cheese cave? I was drooling as I looked through the hugh glass wall into the cave. In front of me were 200 kinds of cheese, and the cave is only one of a select group in the country.
EVE – New Year’s Eve – In the heart of Downtown – 175 E. 400 S. Locals and guests enjoy a New Year’s celebration: 3 days and nights of revelry - called "EVE" featuring more activities, Live music…
Current updates are on www.eveslc.com.
Includes everything from Children’s activities, musicals and dance parties, active sports, and a spectacular finish with fireworks.
Check for current admissions e.g. last year, all activities could be purchased for $10/day, Children 10 and under are free.
Take Trax to EVE (Downtown hotels and restaurants are offering EVE packages and special pricing for the three day event.)
Second neighborhood is Capitol Hill – From the steps of the Capitol, I have a full view that encompasses the entire metro area, and the Great Salt Lake glistening to the west.
Capitol – modeled after the Nation’s capitol – When you enter the rotunda, the ceiling of the rotunda is beautifully painted with clouds and seagulls paying tribute to the state bird.
Pioneer Memorial building – home of the Pioneer History museum and replica of the Old Salt Lake City theater
Visit Alfred McCune Mansion – 1901 Main Street, SLC – Historic District Walking Tours - Check for article on Mansion..
Capitol Guided tours – 9 AM – 4 PM Mon – Fri - Free
Open M – F 8 AM – 8 PM Sat and Sun. 8 AM – 5 PM
Third neighborhood is Marmalade on the western slope of Capitol Hill –
I love that name. It invokes colorful images of jams; the streets are named for the fruit trees that were imported such as apricot, quince, and almond.
The streets of the Marmalade Historic District were all named for the fruit-bearing trees planted by the area’s early residents. While you won’t see orchards in the Marmalade District today, you will enjoy a charming neighborhood of historic homes in a wide variety of architectural styles.
Highlights of the neighborhood include some of the city’s oldest adobe homes, rare local examples of the Carpenter Gothic style, and the onion-domed 19th Ward Chapel. Join Utah Heritage Foundation for a stroll through Salt Lake City’s early history on the west side of Capitol Hill.
One picture at top of page of decor - cat, flowers on front porch In Marmalade District.
Cucina’s Deli – 1026 2nd Avenue, SLC, UT 84103 Phone –801-322-3055Gourmet sandwiches and salads made from locally grown ingredients, House Sandwich, Greek salad…
A surprising number of vintage residential buildings*:
1850s to 1860s adobe houses listed on the Registered historic places
1884 Thomas Quayle Gothic Mansion – Neighborhood is bordered on the north by 300 N. and south by 500 N…
Utah Heritage Foundation Tours* – $3.00 @ person – Check site for current fees
One hour walking tours – April – Oct. as scheduled
Avenues - larger houses built during the silver boom
Governor’s Mansion – 603 E South Temple, SLC Take the 40-minute tour of the impressive Mansion decked out with Christmas lights. Free
Tuesday and Thursdays – Check Utah Heritage Tours for info...
Greek Festival – Sept., next to the Greek Orthodox Church
Eat Greek dolmans, gyros… “Listen to the lively Grecian music as the dancers arrayed in their colorful costumes swirl around the stage.” Check out the booths with jewelry, scarves, and pictures…
Sugarhouse is one of the oldest neighborhoods founded in 1853 – 10 minutes from Downtown SLC. It was named for a sugar mill that never came to actuality, as the machines didn’t make the journey from France. Houses are unique and very much in demand. The neighborhood has been revitalized, but maintains its distinctive personality.
Home to the largest park in SLC that is used year round for walking, picnics, gigantic fireworks show, and sledding in the winter… 11/19/2011
Check tabs on First page – SLC’s Neighborhoods - Coffee and Teashops / Sugarhouse area
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Enjoy Utah website and US Kids' Magazine
EnjoyUtah.org has activities for all ages throughout the SLC area...
http://www.uskidsmags.com/us-kids-do-crafts/jack-and-jill-be-a-travel-journalist/
Friday, August 5, 2011
C. Hope Clark: Major Glossy Magazine Writing Contests
C. Hope Clark: Major Glossy Magazine Writing Contests: "People seem to gobble these up - contests in the major magazines like Glamour, Family Circle and Glamour. Not only is the prize money to die..."
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Long Ago This Summer Vibrant Nation
Long Ago This Summer
Vibrant Nation Memories of Summer....
Excerpt from my poem - Discover Life's Treasures -
Treasures are the smell of…
Smoky campfires,
Roasting marshmallows,
Coffee brewing in an old enamel pot.
Memories are treasures to discover if you are
"Put on the Spot."
Wise for her years, my seven-year old says,
"It is a beautiful day."
The gray clouds fade away.
Sultry summer days, the sweet, sour taste of lemonade,
Clinking of ice in a glass.
Tickling your toes in the fresh mown grass.
Vibrant Nation Memories of Summer....
Excerpt from my poem - Discover Life's Treasures -
Treasures are the smell of…
Smoky campfires,
Roasting marshmallows,
Coffee brewing in an old enamel pot.
Memories are treasures to discover if you are
"Put on the Spot."
Wise for her years, my seven-year old says,
"It is a beautiful day."
The gray clouds fade away.
Sultry summer days, the sweet, sour taste of lemonade,
Clinking of ice in a glass.
Tickling your toes in the fresh mown grass.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
HAPPY SUNDAY!
HAPPY SUNDAY!
Inspirational video... Vibrant Nation for women 50 and better - writing, personal relationships, health, travel, you name it!!
Inspirational video... Vibrant Nation for women 50 and better - writing, personal relationships, health, travel, you name it!!
Monday, July 4, 2011
Earth Goods Store, Concerts in Liberty Park in Aug.
March 2, 2011 – Gas is $3.29 from 3.25, 3.19, 3.16…
I have two destinations today – one is the Earth Goods Eco store on 1300 S. and 9th West, southeast corner of the street. Interesting neighborhood, orange and white slate-covered house across the street, next to a piercing salon called KOI and a business called Tempest….
I drive north on I-15 and exit at 9th, 13th, and 21st South; they divide into separate exits, turn onto 13th S. and pass the Ballpark on 3rd West that was called Franklin Covey in the late 80s and 90s when I worked for the day-planner company. Pass the Trax station where I catch my ride downtown. The price of gas is increasing, it is another good reason to take the Trax, $4.50 for an all day pass and $1.10 for one-way fare for Seniors to park and ride…
"Haven’t been in this area for a long time." Liberty Park, home of Tracy Aviary and the Chase Museum, I am scheduling a tour of the Chase Museum in August as an activity for my Red Hats, plus Music concert e.g. Polynesian music Aug. 1.... (Alternate option was Salmon Fry in Payson, Ut on Aug. 5.)
Arrive at the store, other people arriving and leaving; it must open at ten in time for the tour. I am eating hard-boiled eggs and crackers for breakfast, as I wait.
Several of us enter the store, and the owner, Tom Benedict introduces himself. I count 16 people in our Osher tour. He opened the store in 2007 in a building where the Young family ran a neighborhood grocery. An Eco-remodel using sustainable and energy saving products turned it into the area’s one of a kind Eco-store.
Tom explained there are seven levels of plastic recyclable products:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic_recycling#march 2 - Eco store
Check the bottom of the containers and bottles for a little number inside the three-arrow recycling symbol
In our neighborhood, you can put One through Six in the recycle bins, but they only process one and two e.g. water bottles, the rest is sent to China for processing. If companies want a particular color of plastic that requires additional hand sorting..
There are 25 references listed on the chart for recycling; videos on You Tube give pointers on recycling e.g. rinsing the bottles.
I have two destinations today – one is the Earth Goods Eco store on 1300 S. and 9th West, southeast corner of the street. Interesting neighborhood, orange and white slate-covered house across the street, next to a piercing salon called KOI and a business called Tempest….
I drive north on I-15 and exit at 9th, 13th, and 21st South; they divide into separate exits, turn onto 13th S. and pass the Ballpark on 3rd West that was called Franklin Covey in the late 80s and 90s when I worked for the day-planner company. Pass the Trax station where I catch my ride downtown. The price of gas is increasing, it is another good reason to take the Trax, $4.50 for an all day pass and $1.10 for one-way fare for Seniors to park and ride…
"Haven’t been in this area for a long time." Liberty Park, home of Tracy Aviary and the Chase Museum, I am scheduling a tour of the Chase Museum in August as an activity for my Red Hats, plus Music concert e.g. Polynesian music Aug. 1.... (Alternate option was Salmon Fry in Payson, Ut on Aug. 5.)
Arrive at the store, other people arriving and leaving; it must open at ten in time for the tour. I am eating hard-boiled eggs and crackers for breakfast, as I wait.
Several of us enter the store, and the owner, Tom Benedict introduces himself. I count 16 people in our Osher tour. He opened the store in 2007 in a building where the Young family ran a neighborhood grocery. An Eco-remodel using sustainable and energy saving products turned it into the area’s one of a kind Eco-store.
- Some of the products sold are refillable products such as soap, shampoo – Gallon bottles of products line the top shelf, bring in your bottle and refill it; large jugs with condensed soap are waiting below them.
- Local products, Free trade, recyclable, reusable items..
- Gorgeous handbags made out of tire tubes, mittens out of knit sweaters, cloth diapers, recyclable garbage sacks made from corn starch…
- Gifts, garden supplies, books, coffee, tea, pet food…
- Bottle openers out of bike chains, sprout kits; I bought some lentils and wheat for my daughter to sprout.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic_recycling#march 2 - Eco store
Check the bottom of the containers and bottles for a little number inside the three-arrow recycling symbol
In our neighborhood, you can put One through Six in the recycle bins, but they only process one and two e.g. water bottles, the rest is sent to China for processing. If companies want a particular color of plastic that requires additional hand sorting..
- One and Two: Plastic water bottles, Milk jugs, and soap containers…
- Three: cling films, blister packaging from non-food products…
- Four is yogurt and cottage cheese containers and squeezable containers such as mustard which is recycled into plastic household goods, e.g. bowls, cups
- Five is the plastic household goods made from yogurt and cottage containers….
- Six is egg cartons, packing peanuts…
- Seven is not identified or mixed plastic that isn’t recyclable; garbage sacks made of cornstarch are recyclable, but are included. Some beverage bottles, baby milk bottles...
- http://www.indusvalleysustainablelivinginstitute.com/ Indus Valley, TX
- http://www.solarliving.org/courses/sustainable-living Hopland, CA
- Thom Benedict was Education Director for Hawk Watch in SLC, UT, and worked in retail positions including an Eco store in Calif. before opening his store.
Friday, July 1, 2011
Did you Know? Osher Tours/ Trip to France - Aug.6 Shop and Play Local
Travelleaders.com Click on title...
Osher Lunch and Learns in August Trip to France, August 6, 2011 - Anderson- Foothill Library, 1135 S. 2100 E., SLC, Ut. 10:30
Where to Go, what to do, and what to see in France... RSVP online or call 801-585-5442, \option 1
Available Osher tours for adults - 50 and over - summer schedule is online , $30.00 a year membership, http://continue.utah.edu/osher/Osher tour example - Lunch and Learn - Hiking in the Appalachians June 11 2011 Check Osher website for signup for next tour....
http://www.kiwibakery.com/ New Zealand cuisine available in Magna, UT.
www.empresstheatre.com/ for theater schedules - Willy Wonka is playing now in Aug.; Oklahoma is coming soon and Sound of Music, check website for dates -
... Visit historic Magna Main Street....Check out the new County Library.
Attended "Man of La Mancha" - 13 friends and family members of our Red Hats and us attended the play on a Sat. It was wonderful, music, "Dream an Inpossible Dream" and acting within the space was great!! 15 or more $5.00... My great granddaughter and I went to Willy Wonka on July 29, it was excellent.
http://www.earthgoodsgeneralstore.com/ Eco store - SLC Shop Local!!
Osher Lunch and Learns in August Trip to France, August 6, 2011 - Anderson- Foothill Library, 1135 S. 2100 E., SLC, Ut. 10:30
Where to Go, what to do, and what to see in France... RSVP online or call 801-585-5442, \option 1
Available Osher tours for adults - 50 and over - summer schedule is online , $30.00 a year membership, http://continue.utah.edu/osher/Osher tour example - Lunch and Learn - Hiking in the Appalachians June 11 2011 Check Osher website for signup for next tour....
http://www.kiwibakery.com/ New Zealand cuisine available in Magna, UT.
www.empresstheatre.com/ for theater schedules - Willy Wonka is playing now in Aug.; Oklahoma is coming soon and Sound of Music, check website for dates -
... Visit historic Magna Main Street....Check out the new County Library.
Attended "Man of La Mancha" - 13 friends and family members of our Red Hats and us attended the play on a Sat. It was wonderful, music, "Dream an Inpossible Dream" and acting within the space was great!! 15 or more $5.00... My great granddaughter and I went to Willy Wonka on July 29, it was excellent.
http://www.earthgoodsgeneralstore.com/ Eco store - SLC Shop Local!!
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Mountains to Mammoths
7/13/2010Our family camping excursion in July turned into wonderful surprises. Our first surprise was our destination – Potter’s Pond, located off Huntington Canyon Scenic Byway, UT 31 - 18 miles from Fairview, UT. “Hot”, as I watched my daughter air up the inflatable canoe and raft, preparing for our trip to Potter’s Pond. As we pull away, my great granddaughter, Josie said, ”Look, a deer.” Next to the road, a solitary deer, eating; not giving us any notice.
We started up Spanish Fork canyon and spinning wind generators come into view. The drive takes us through green covered mountains spotted with houses, and we turn off to Fairview and continue on our way. Pass by a ramshackle building with a rusted metal roof – red brick ruins…. “I love the old buildings and wonder about their history.” A flood came down the canyon when a mud slide blocked the river at Thistle near the top covering the whole town. A derelict barn is half submerged in water; remains of a house peek out of the water.
The canyon levels out and farms appear on both sides. One field has round hay bales and the next square bales. At a feed store, one of my great grandchildren, Chloe said she hadn’t seen green hay bales.
Up – up we go to 6446 ft.… Wasatch Mountains covered with pinions as far as you can see. Stopped in Fairview, UT for snacks. Another discovery was the Huntington Canyon Scenic By-Way UT-31 (Manti – Lasal Nat’l Forest) joining at Fairview and continuing 18 miles up to 9655 ft. at the summit to the turnoff for our destination…
Snow on the ridges in between green covered ground on July 5th. Vistas that look out over azure-blue lakes and mountains with vivid green trees marching up their sides. Scenic outlooks are available to stop and take in the view.
Just before turning off for Potter’s Pond, another amazing discovery – Mammoth excavation of 8-8-88 at 9000 ft… The last mammoth to be discovered at that altitude, usually a Plains animal. There isn’t a Visitor’s Center, but a scenic outlook with an information sign overlooking the location of the excavation site. Trail down to the site is available during summer. Casts of the mammoth skeleton are on display at the University of Utah Museum of Natural History and the College of Eastern Utah's Prehistoric Museum in Price, and in several other museums around the world.
At the end of 18 miles, our journey takes us on a dirt road to our campground -reservations and usage fees required. Gorgeous scenery – lakes and more campgrounds are scattered along the way, and at the end of eleven miles arrive at Potter’s Pond hidden in the mountains. Our camp overlooked the “pond” – small lake, surrounded by trees with a trail down the hill to the water’s edge… Put the canoe and raft in the water and baited our lines. You could see the fish swimming in the clear water, and a muskrat poking his head out… Wonderful discovery! 07/13/2010
1st Place - non-fiction Iron Pen Competition - Graffiti on the Wall...
Graffiti on the Wall –Twentieth and Twenty-first Centuries’ Heroes and Heroines
A 15-year old teenager is laying on the orange shag rug in the family’s rumpus room watching TV. The TV execs haven’t resumed regular programming after the President’s assassination in Nov. 1963. I was still in shock, as were the rest of the people in the US.
Was Harvey Oswald alone? Jackie in her famous pill box hat, standing by her husband’s coffin with Carolyn and "John John," an epitome of what woman could aspire to be, but not this. Jackie Kennedy moving on and taking care of her children. Later, Robert Kennedy and an older John Jr. are killed under tragic circumstances….
The 50s were identified by young women’s limited choices of teaching, nursing, clerical or getting married, not necessarily in that order. The 60s were identified by flower children, music of Woodstock; eleven acts including Joan Baez, Arlo Guthrie, the Who, and last performer, Jimi Hendrix playing to two o'clock to a dwindling crowd. The Berlin Crisis, my husband and children’s dad was a soldier, and his enlistment was extended because of the crisis in 1961.
Tom Brokaw, noted TV newscaster wrote a book, "Boom" concerning issues of the time, including women in the sixties. They were "stepping up to the plate," so to speak and to paraphrase a line in the book, "We are not going to take it anymore, we want to be part of what is happening."
Ed Sullivan wasn’t the first one to introduce the Beatles in Feb. 1964. On Dec. 17, 1963, the teenager with her long straight hair draping around her face and family is gathered around a small TV set. Nothing grand as today, e.g. 50" flat screen with surround sound….
Walter Cronkite, another icon of history, "I loved to hear his deep voice," was to present a short film about a new group from "across the water," the Beatles in Nov. It was canceled after the tragic event. He pulled it out on that day in Dec. 1963, thinking," This will give people a little respite for a moment." It was a film of the four Beatles, Ringo, John, George, and Paul ......
A 15-year old teenager is laying on the orange shag rug in the family’s rumpus room watching TV. The TV execs haven’t resumed regular programming after the President’s assassination in Nov. 1963. I was still in shock, as were the rest of the people in the US.
Was Harvey Oswald alone? Jackie in her famous pill box hat, standing by her husband’s coffin with Carolyn and "John John," an epitome of what woman could aspire to be, but not this. Jackie Kennedy moving on and taking care of her children. Later, Robert Kennedy and an older John Jr. are killed under tragic circumstances….
The 50s were identified by young women’s limited choices of teaching, nursing, clerical or getting married, not necessarily in that order. The 60s were identified by flower children, music of Woodstock; eleven acts including Joan Baez, Arlo Guthrie, the Who, and last performer, Jimi Hendrix playing to two o'clock to a dwindling crowd. The Berlin Crisis, my husband and children’s dad was a soldier, and his enlistment was extended because of the crisis in 1961.
Tom Brokaw, noted TV newscaster wrote a book, "Boom" concerning issues of the time, including women in the sixties. They were "stepping up to the plate," so to speak and to paraphrase a line in the book, "We are not going to take it anymore, we want to be part of what is happening."
Ed Sullivan wasn’t the first one to introduce the Beatles in Feb. 1964. On Dec. 17, 1963, the teenager with her long straight hair draping around her face and family is gathered around a small TV set. Nothing grand as today, e.g. 50" flat screen with surround sound….
Walter Cronkite, another icon of history, "I loved to hear his deep voice," was to present a short film about a new group from "across the water," the Beatles in Nov. It was canceled after the tragic event. He pulled it out on that day in Dec. 1963, thinking," This will give people a little respite for a moment." It was a film of the four Beatles, Ringo, John, George, and Paul ......
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Salmon Fish Fry, Aug. 5, Payson
http://www.utahvalley.com/events/details.aspx?ID=85
57th annual salmon fish fry in Payson, South of Provo
57th annual salmon fish fry in Payson, South of Provo
Monday, June 20, 2011
Healthy homemade and Irish - delicious brown soda bread recipe | Irish Food and Irish Drink | IrishCentral
Healthy homemade and Irish - delicious brown soda bread recipe Irish Food and Irish Drink IrishCentral
Introducing traditional Irish food to America - Irish brown soda bread...
Introducing traditional Irish food to America - Irish brown soda bread...
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Boomer places.com / Boomers - Road of Life
http://www.boomerplaces.com/boomers-road-of-life/
Roads carry us to many places.. We travel them daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly. They get us to where we are going. Some have many curves, hills, mountains, peaks, valleys, and detours. Others may be narrow, wide, whining, smooth, or rocky. If we stay on a road sooner or later we get where we are going. Depending on conditions as we travel, we may have to vary or change our course. We may have to stop many times and review our maps. There are even times when obstacles may arise and we may have to choose a different direction to reach our destination. At times we may speed quickly while other times ...........
Click on title for BoomerPlaces.com....
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www.gilgalgarden.org/ - SLC - A sculptor's years of a labor of love to built sculptures and stones engraved with scriptures, poems, tucked away in the neighborhoods of SLC...
Road Less Traveled - Poem by Robert Frost
"Do You Have a Road Map?" - Silver Pen Entry
Roads carry us to many places.. We travel them daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly. They get us to where we are going. Some have many curves, hills, mountains, peaks, valleys, and detours. Others may be narrow, wide, whining, smooth, or rocky. If we stay on a road sooner or later we get where we are going. Depending on conditions as we travel, we may have to vary or change our course. We may have to stop many times and review our maps. There are even times when obstacles may arise and we may have to choose a different direction to reach our destination. At times we may speed quickly while other times ...........
Click on title for BoomerPlaces.com....
Road Less Traveled - Poem by Robert Frost
"Do You Have a Road Map?" - Silver Pen Entry
Saturday, June 18, 2011
KUER: KUER's This I Believe: Diane Lockard (2009-01-30)
KUER: KUER's This I Believe: Diane Lockard (2009-01-30)
Click on bar above to listen to essay...10/26/10
Silver Pen Essay - 2010
“Do You Have a Road Map?”
How did I get to where I am today?
Some people have “road maps”, but as I told my granddaughter I have taken several detours; it is surprising what you find.
Then, I grew up on a farm in Montana, earned a home economics scholarship and worked at the County Superintendent of Schools’ office. I married a soldier from Utah,and two years later our oldest daughter was born.
Then, was the “Mayberry Life”: fishing at Flaming Gorge with all the families,
4-H projects from dog care to cooking, working as a cashier, and the highlight was enteringexhibits at the county fair.
Missed the turn - this is my first detour: I became a single mom and then remarried. This was a turning point in our lives. Jim was father, husband, and a major part of my granddaughter’s life.
Then, we had time for family and friends – visiting, playing UNO and learning new things such as woodcrafts and ceramics. A short twelve years later, my daughter and my eight-year old granddaughter came home to take care of Jim after he was diagnosed with cancer. I continued working.
A bump in the road - I transferred to a copy center where I started working with computers. I went into the new field of data entry, and learned computer/clerical skills,“hands on.” Before being “downsized”, I was downloading reports, setting up programs and so forth.
My dream was to be a financial planner. I gained employment at a life insurance company. I advanced to Assistant to the Investment/ Compliance Specialist, planned my retirement, and obtained an Associate in Insurance Agency Administration.
Merge ahead- my daughter, granddaughter, and I purchased a home together starting our family co-op. It helps immensely to combine time and resources.
Then, I started collecting my SS benefits and purchased our beautiful, present home; life was good, my health was good, so I thought.
Straight ahead… No, Road washed out - In Sept. 2007, I was diagnosed with a stroke – out of the blue, no warning, that occurred in route on a trip from my daughter’s home in Tenn. At a gas station in Virginia, I said, “I can’t move” and couldn’t walk without help.I walked with a cane and after short-term rehab, I considered my options, and retired after working 38 years of work. Watch out for falling rocks…
Now, I am retired, living in a nice neighborhood with friends and family nearby, or I can reach them at the click of a button. I feel good about my accomplishments, and enjoy traveling and lifelong learning. I am a part of the Red Hat Society to stay connected with people; work part-time at the County Libraries; joined the Senior Center and OsherLifelong Learning. After many detours, I have arrived at the “next Interstate exit”, but
Now I have GPS…
“It isn’t the destination, but the journey.”
Click on bar above to listen to essay...10/26/10
Silver Pen Essay - 2010
“Do You Have a Road Map?”
How did I get to where I am today?
Some people have “road maps”, but as I told my granddaughter I have taken several detours; it is surprising what you find.
Then, I grew up on a farm in Montana, earned a home economics scholarship and worked at the County Superintendent of Schools’ office. I married a soldier from Utah,and two years later our oldest daughter was born.
Then, was the “Mayberry Life”: fishing at Flaming Gorge with all the families,
4-H projects from dog care to cooking, working as a cashier, and the highlight was enteringexhibits at the county fair.
Missed the turn - this is my first detour: I became a single mom and then remarried. This was a turning point in our lives. Jim was father, husband, and a major part of my granddaughter’s life.
Then, we had time for family and friends – visiting, playing UNO and learning new things such as woodcrafts and ceramics. A short twelve years later, my daughter and my eight-year old granddaughter came home to take care of Jim after he was diagnosed with cancer. I continued working.
A bump in the road - I transferred to a copy center where I started working with computers. I went into the new field of data entry, and learned computer/clerical skills,“hands on.” Before being “downsized”, I was downloading reports, setting up programs and so forth.
My dream was to be a financial planner. I gained employment at a life insurance company. I advanced to Assistant to the Investment/ Compliance Specialist, planned my retirement, and obtained an Associate in Insurance Agency Administration.
Merge ahead- my daughter, granddaughter, and I purchased a home together starting our family co-op. It helps immensely to combine time and resources.
Then, I started collecting my SS benefits and purchased our beautiful, present home; life was good, my health was good, so I thought.
Straight ahead… No, Road washed out - In Sept. 2007, I was diagnosed with a stroke – out of the blue, no warning, that occurred in route on a trip from my daughter’s home in Tenn. At a gas station in Virginia, I said, “I can’t move” and couldn’t walk without help.I walked with a cane and after short-term rehab, I considered my options, and retired after working 38 years of work. Watch out for falling rocks…
Now, I am retired, living in a nice neighborhood with friends and family nearby, or I can reach them at the click of a button. I feel good about my accomplishments, and enjoy traveling and lifelong learning. I am a part of the Red Hat Society to stay connected with people; work part-time at the County Libraries; joined the Senior Center and OsherLifelong Learning. After many detours, I have arrived at the “next Interstate exit”, but
Now I have GPS…
“It isn’t the destination, but the journey.”
People's Market / Farmers' Market - "Then and Now" Reading
2010 Book Day 
09/019/10
Book Day! September 19, 2010 - 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.The People's Market will be celebrating our 2nd annual Book Day on September 19, 2010. Please join us in recognizing the importance of reading, writing, and the promoting of literacy throughout the community. Also join in the Book Swap/Sell.
Bring your used book to Swap, Sell, or Give Away - set up is free!! (books only). Existing vendors may use their booth space. Sept. 19
The market will be featuring readings by Authors and Poets throughout the day including SLCC Writing Center writers, Local Published Authors, and Local Aspiring Authors.
Please join us, and bring your books! Finished Sept. 19....
Sept. 19 - Big day ... The family and I went to the park-musicians were playing "old-time" music and the Farmers' market (through Oct.) was going full force. Cathy and the girls went to the first table and bought tomatoes at $1.00 a pound, Chloe and Josie picked out plums and one carrot...
I went on at 12:30 with the wind blowing hard. Liz from CWC introduced me and I read my essay, "Then and Now." Then, we had time for family and friends, visited, played UNO and learned new things...Copyright 9/24/2010 Diane Lockard
09/019/10Book Day! September 19, 2010 - 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.The People's Market will be celebrating our 2nd annual Book Day on September 19, 2010. Please join us in recognizing the importance of reading, writing, and the promoting of literacy throughout the community. Also join in the Book Swap/Sell.
Bring your used book to Swap, Sell, or Give Away - set up is free!! (books only). Existing vendors may use their booth space. Sept. 19
The market will be featuring readings by Authors and Poets throughout the day including SLCC Writing Center writers, Local Published Authors, and Local Aspiring Authors.
Please join us, and bring your books! Finished Sept. 19....
Sept. 19 - Big day ... The family and I went to the park-musicians were playing "old-time" music and the Farmers' market (through Oct.) was going full force. Cathy and the girls went to the first table and bought tomatoes at $1.00 a pound, Chloe and Josie picked out plums and one carrot...
I went on at 12:30 with the wind blowing hard. Liz from CWC introduced me and I read my essay, "Then and Now." Then, we had time for family and friends, visited, played UNO and learned new things...Copyright 9/24/2010 Diane Lockard
Writing letters is becoming lost.... Discover Life's Treasures"
Independence Hall, Betsy Ross Home - Philadelphia, Pa Marilyn and I went on a tour.
At the Silver Pen Awards, David Turner of the SL County Aging Services said, “ Our best legacy for our families is letters.” The art of writing letters is becoming lost. He read a letter from Barbara Bush to her family from “Posterity” by Dorie Lawson. (Letters of great Americans to their children. Einstein to his son, Stewart to his son – 1848
March comes in as a lamb, it goes out as a lion... Ours is a "lamb."
Feb. 3 - City Weekly The dormancy is a temporary illusion - "The great river is silent/only sometimes it sounds quietly/deep under the ice." Imma von Bodmershof
Please check your reaction at the end of the post - Thank you...
Annual Poetry Contest for Teens & Adults Salt Lake County Library
Celebrate National Poetry Month in April with this year’s systemwide annual Poetry Contest. The theme this year is “Discover…”
Discover Life’s Treasures
Treasures are in your heart or in your mind.
You can see them or are not hard to find.
Others are more precious than gold,
A sweet baby you can hold.
"Lift up your eyes to the hills,"
Discover the beauty around you.
Listen to the music in the trees,
Haunting strains of those who are free.
Treasures are the smell of…
Smoky campfires,
Roasting marshmallows,
Coffee brewing in an old enamel pot.
Memories are treasures to discover if you are
"Put on the Spot."
Wise for her years, my seven-year old says,
"It is a beautiful day."
The gray clouds fade away.
Sultry summer days, the sweet, sour taste of lemonade,
Clinking of ice in a glass.
Tickling your toes in the fresh mown grass.
Friends and family gathering,
Talking, laughing, eating…
Time is fleeing.
"Do not despair,"
Your treasure chest has room to spare…
March 2011
I will lift up my eyes unto the hills from whence cometh my help. (Psalm 121:4)_
Submissions will be accepted from March 14 – April 16, 2011 in both teen and adult catagories. All entries must be submitted using the forms below and poems should not be longer than 2 pages. Completed...
http://www.slcolibrary.org/ Special Promotions....
Book Launch, Africam.com - "live feed" of animals and wildlife, Imagine You are "Born in the Wild"
I will be reading this selection at the reading/book launch of sine cera: A City Devoid of Sharp Edges will be April 21st from 7-9 p.m. in the 4th floor conference room at the Main City Library.
One of my assignments for my travel writing class was to watch africam.com which is "live feed" of animals and wildlife. I watched as the elephants went to the watering hole and the activity in the trees. A second broadcast was the flamingos settling in for the night. We wrote a story about what we saw and additional research from the Internet... Great Migrations series was featured on National Geographic.
"Waterhole"
Sounds of wildlife and birds squawking drift across the waterhole with sparse trees on the other side. Caw – caw… “No one in sight.” We watch as a solitary wildebeest appears and goes to the waterhole. He turns around and walks back to the trees. Where is the rest?
It is time for the Great Migration. In the Masai Mara National Reserve, the migration is tentatively expected to arrive in August or September which is an unforgettable experience. Can you picture nearly two million animals moving through Tanzania and Kenya? Leaving a trail of dust behind them. Crossing the Mara River where the crocodiles lay in wait. First the strange looking wildebeest followed by gazelles and zebras. Nature has a life and death cycle, and the predators - jackals and hyenas are on their trail while the hungry lions wait for their arrival.
The cacophony of sounds swell… Up in the trees, something moves. I thought it was a leopard. A monkey swings to the next tree and he sits and waits. A second one appears, and they chase each through the intertwined treetops. The monkeys are calling each other, and the birds can be heard in the distance.
Later we watch two elephants with babies saunter by swinging their trunks as they go to the waterhole. It is hard for baby elephants to learn how to drink like their mothers. We watch while they put their mouths in the water. They sway side to side as they walk towards the trees. We wait not moving for the next glimpse.
When we arrived in Nairobi on our much-anticipated trip to Africa, the cosmopolitan city was a jumping off point for returning to nature and wildlife. Lake Nakuru Lodge was one of our favorite stops with densely populated animals and a view of the flamingos for which it is famous. “As far as you can see are flamingos, all shoulder to shoulder or feathers to feathers.” Perched on the rocks at the edge of the lake. Other birds join them, flying and walking, swimming – Perpetual motion and sound.
The lights come on in our Lodge, and they settle in for the night. Last stop was Masai Masa Reserve where we stayed at Mara Sopa Hotel to hopefully await the Great Migration. The trip was wonderful even after we missed it, as it isn’t just about a large herd of wildebeest.
Update: It is about the wildebeests and other animals plus the people. The Mara River is drying up from the defoliation of the Mal Forest. Without water, there isn’t a Great Migration.
How many migrations are left?
“Kwaheri” – Goodbye in Swahili
Won four tickets to "Born to be Wild" about the elephants in Africa, orangutans in Borneo, in 3d.... Was excellent.
Another movie I want to see is "Water for Elephants." One of Clive Cussler's books on the Best selling book list is "The Jungle" that takes place in the rainforests of Burma... Click on Title for Clive Cussler's web site...
One of my assignments for my travel writing class was to watch africam.com which is "live feed" of animals and wildlife. I watched as the elephants went to the watering hole and the activity in the trees. A second broadcast was the flamingos settling in for the night. We wrote a story about what we saw and additional research from the Internet... Great Migrations series was featured on National Geographic.
"Waterhole"
Sounds of wildlife and birds squawking drift across the waterhole with sparse trees on the other side. Caw – caw… “No one in sight.” We watch as a solitary wildebeest appears and goes to the waterhole. He turns around and walks back to the trees. Where is the rest?
It is time for the Great Migration. In the Masai Mara National Reserve, the migration is tentatively expected to arrive in August or September which is an unforgettable experience. Can you picture nearly two million animals moving through Tanzania and Kenya? Leaving a trail of dust behind them. Crossing the Mara River where the crocodiles lay in wait. First the strange looking wildebeest followed by gazelles and zebras. Nature has a life and death cycle, and the predators - jackals and hyenas are on their trail while the hungry lions wait for their arrival.
The cacophony of sounds swell… Up in the trees, something moves. I thought it was a leopard. A monkey swings to the next tree and he sits and waits. A second one appears, and they chase each through the intertwined treetops. The monkeys are calling each other, and the birds can be heard in the distance.
Later we watch two elephants with babies saunter by swinging their trunks as they go to the waterhole. It is hard for baby elephants to learn how to drink like their mothers. We watch while they put their mouths in the water. They sway side to side as they walk towards the trees. We wait not moving for the next glimpse.
When we arrived in Nairobi on our much-anticipated trip to Africa, the cosmopolitan city was a jumping off point for returning to nature and wildlife. Lake Nakuru Lodge was one of our favorite stops with densely populated animals and a view of the flamingos for which it is famous. “As far as you can see are flamingos, all shoulder to shoulder or feathers to feathers.” Perched on the rocks at the edge of the lake. Other birds join them, flying and walking, swimming – Perpetual motion and sound.
The lights come on in our Lodge, and they settle in for the night. Last stop was Masai Masa Reserve where we stayed at Mara Sopa Hotel to hopefully await the Great Migration. The trip was wonderful even after we missed it, as it isn’t just about a large herd of wildebeest.
Update: It is about the wildebeests and other animals plus the people. The Mara River is drying up from the defoliation of the Mal Forest. Without water, there isn’t a Great Migration.
How many migrations are left?
“Kwaheri” – Goodbye in Swahili
Won four tickets to "Born to be Wild" about the elephants in Africa, orangutans in Borneo, in 3d.... Was excellent.
Another movie I want to see is "Water for Elephants." One of Clive Cussler's books on the Best selling book list is "The Jungle" that takes place in the rainforests of Burma... Click on Title for Clive Cussler's web site...
Chattanooga, Tenn. 21st Retirement city / Boomers/ Seasoned Traveler website
Welcome, Traveling and Free or Inexpensive Activities..
Riverbend Festival - June, 2010 - Next to the Tenn. River and the Tennessee Aquarium in background:
A week long celebration of music, singers, food, entertainment climaxed with gorgeous fireworks - buy a wristband for $25.00 and have access to all shows...
Riverbend Festival - June, 2010 - Next to the Tenn. River and the Tennessee Aquarium in background:
A week long celebration of music, singers, food, entertainment climaxed with gorgeous fireworks - buy a wristband for $25.00 and have access to all shows...
http://www.facebook.com/LittleDebbie?sk=photos
2011 Riverbend:
Largest oatmeal cream pie made by Little Debbie's - McKee Bakery in Chattanooga
Check out front page for movies to inspire traveling, books from the 50s and 60s, websites for authors in Washington including Rick Steves, writing conferences e.g. one in Edwards, WA and one in Boulder, UT...
"Seasoned Traveler" by George Bauer is 2006 Travel guide for Boomers and beyond and a PBS series. It tells the stages of travelers and what kind of traveling they like. Boomers are more "spur of the moment." Click on title for web site
They are interested in physical activities such as hiking, biking and more action; now want those, plus seeking places with activities for lifelong learning...
Travel combined with Lifelong learning can be found in what is now Road Scholars; in the past was Exploritas/Elderhostel, but has been updated in name and programs. Check it out on roadscholar.org. The book says Active elders - 60s to 70s prefer organized tours and plan ahead.
If you are 50 or over, you may join Osher Lifelong Learning - University of Utah and begin to take advantage of the benefits at any time during the year. Call 801-585-5442 to sign up. (Check your local universities for similar programs...)
Membership Options Available for $30 per year; membership in the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is FLEXIBLE, AFFORDABLE, and FUN! You can become a member without taking classes and add classes in an a la carte fashion as time allows.
You are allowed to pick 4 events per term - i.e. - I enjoyed McCune Mansion, Tea Grotto; UMFA - Three exhibits -work of Pablo O'Higgins, exhibit of African arts and Diego Rivera; fourth - Fine arts and antiques for one quarter.
21st of the Best 25 retirement towns listed in CNN "Money" - www.money.cnn.com is:
Chattanooga, Tenn.
Population: 169,900
% over 50: 32%
Typical 3-bedroom home: $140,000
State income tax: 6.00%*
Once among the most polluted cities in the country, Chattanooga cleaned itself up in the 1990s, and residents now pride themselves on green living and making the most of opportunities afforded by their surroundings. The scenic city on the Tennessee River and surrounded by the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains offers everything from camping and fishing to whitewater rafting and hang gliding. (Ruby Falls, Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga Choo Choo...)
In 2005, the city completed a $120 million revitalization of the city's waterfront downtown. The project transformed 129 acres on both sides of Chattanooga's downtown waterfront and included expansions to the Tennessee Aquarium and the Hunter Museum of American Art as well as the addition of a public pier, several new waterfront green spaces, public art and pedestrian connections throughout the area.
Other, more practical benefits exist for retirees as well: Tennessee has no state income tax, and Chattanooga is home to three hospital systems. --B.B.
They are interested in physical activities such as hiking, biking and more action; now want those, plus seeking places with activities for lifelong learning...
Travel combined with Lifelong learning can be found in what is now Road Scholars; in the past was Exploritas/Elderhostel, but has been updated in name and programs. Check it out on roadscholar.org. The book says Active elders - 60s to 70s prefer organized tours and plan ahead.
If you are 50 or over, you may join Osher Lifelong Learning - University of Utah and begin to take advantage of the benefits at any time during the year. Call 801-585-5442 to sign up. (Check your local universities for similar programs...)
Membership Options Available for $30 per year; membership in the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is FLEXIBLE, AFFORDABLE, and FUN! You can become a member without taking classes and add classes in an a la carte fashion as time allows.
You are allowed to pick 4 events per term - i.e. - I enjoyed McCune Mansion, Tea Grotto; UMFA - Three exhibits -work of Pablo O'Higgins, exhibit of African arts and Diego Rivera; fourth - Fine arts and antiques for one quarter.
21st of the Best 25 retirement towns listed in CNN "Money" - www.money.cnn.com is:
Chattanooga, Tenn.
Population: 169,900
% over 50: 32%
Typical 3-bedroom home: $140,000
State income tax: 6.00%*
Once among the most polluted cities in the country, Chattanooga cleaned itself up in the 1990s, and residents now pride themselves on green living and making the most of opportunities afforded by their surroundings. The scenic city on the Tennessee River and surrounded by the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains offers everything from camping and fishing to whitewater rafting and hang gliding. (Ruby Falls, Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga Choo Choo...)
In 2005, the city completed a $120 million revitalization of the city's waterfront downtown. The project transformed 129 acres on both sides of Chattanooga's downtown waterfront and included expansions to the Tennessee Aquarium and the Hunter Museum of American Art as well as the addition of a public pier, several new waterfront green spaces, public art and pedestrian connections throughout the area.
Other, more practical benefits exist for retirees as well: Tennessee has no state income tax, and Chattanooga is home to three hospital systems. --B.B.
Remember McCall's Magazine?
![[MCCALL'S MAGAZINE COVER, FAMILY ARRIVING IN KITCHEN FOR THE HOLIDAYS]](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3099/3123696152_ee7e3f4579.jpg)
1939 McCall's Magazine cover - They had Betsey McCall paper dolls in them that I eagerly waited for each month....
Grandmas can shed the yoke of responsibility, relax and enjoy their grandchildren in a way that was not possible when they were raising their own children.
And they can glow in the realisation that here is their seed of life that will harvest generations to come.
- Erma Bombeck
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Writers guidelines - Guideposts
writers guidelines - Guideposts
Guidelines for submitting to Guideposts
To paraphrase Jesus of Nazareth, what you do to the least of my brothers, that you do also to all of us.
Check sidebar for Writing, books, wine, food...
I attended a book signing by Mary Martinez at Kiler Winery in South Salt Lake and there are 78+ coffee and tea shops listed for SLC...
Guidelines for submitting to Guideposts
To paraphrase Jesus of Nazareth, what you do to the least of my brothers, that you do also to all of us.
Check sidebar for Writing, books, wine, food...
I attended a book signing by Mary Martinez at Kiler Winery in South Salt Lake and there are 78+ coffee and tea shops listed for SLC...
Monday, June 13, 2011
Civil War Era Ball - Ft. Douglas Military Museum, June 17 - 7 - 9:30
Have you ever visualized yourself in a long bouffant gown with ruffles and lace or AKA Clark Gable in his tux or tails or whatever fancy suit in "Gone with the Wind" dancing across the ballroom? The glistening chandeliers sparking above all the twirling couples below them....
Flash forward to the 19th century and the advent of contra dancing. It is similar to square dancing, but people line up facing each other in two lines, "partner" with the person facing them and go through steps as directed. I have wanted to learn that for two years, along with a "Jane Austen / Gone With the Wind" Ball, and is on my bucket list...
In recognition of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, come experience 19th century contra style dancing.
Fort Douglas Military Museum, 32 Potter Street, SLC 801-581-1251 7 - 9:30 p.m.
Admission: $5 Historic Dress is optional.... "Shades of Jane Austen"
I have been posting Contra dances on the third Sat. of each month. Ladies' Literary Club Beginner Workshop 7:00 PM, Dancing 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM Cost $7 General Admission, $5 Students (16-25), $3 Youth (7-15) Contact: Brenda 801-363-7442 Wasatch Contras 850 East South Temple Salt Lake City, UT 
http://www.wasatchcontras.org/audio.html Click on for Petronella - "New England Chestnuts"
Flash forward to the 19th century and the advent of contra dancing. It is similar to square dancing, but people line up facing each other in two lines, "partner" with the person facing them and go through steps as directed. I have wanted to learn that for two years, along with a "Jane Austen / Gone With the Wind" Ball, and is on my bucket list...
In recognition of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, come experience 19th century contra style dancing.
Fort Douglas Military Museum, 32 Potter Street, SLC 801-581-1251 7 - 9:30 p.m.
Admission: $5 Historic Dress is optional.... "Shades of Jane Austen"
http://www.wasatchcontras.org/audio.html Click on for Petronella - "New England Chestnuts"
Friday, June 10, 2011
wine and books / Book debut at winery
Thursday, June 9, 2011
American Food Writing (for foodies and lovers of good writing)
American Food Writing (for foodies and lovers of good writing)
Food writing posted from Vibrant Nation...
Food writing posted from Vibrant Nation...
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Peruvian Independence Festival Murray High School FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS Nowplayingutah.com July 23, 2011 10 - 10 PM
Traditional music, dances and food from Peru, Bolivia, Mexico, The Pacific Islands, Chile, Brasil and more to celebrate the Peruvian Independence Day. Special guests are Eva Ayllon, Tommy Portugal and Rossy War.
Traditional music, dances and food from Peru, Bolivia, Mexico, The Pacific Islands, Chile, Brasil and more to celebrate the Peruvian Independence Day. Special guests are Eva Ayllon, Tommy Portugal and Rossy War.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
National Geographic Pirate treasure/ writing contest
http://sjc-lit2011.blogspot.com/
Entries for South Jordan Writing contest...
Hunt for Pirate Treasure....
Entries for South Jordan Writing contest...
Hunt for Pirate Treasure....
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Around town - Pioneer Craft House, photography class, Osher tours
Utah Arts Festival June 23 - 26 City Library Iron Pen Marathon - write a story in 24 hours...
www.slcc.edu/cwc for details Above - last year's in front of City and County building
Spring is here!! Fee: Free Dates: Tuesday, July 5 Time: 7:00 pm Photography class FREE Location: Gale Center of History and Culture, 10300 S Beckstead Ln
(1600 W)
Contact: ledmunds@sjc.utah.gov
Osher events - HIKING THE APPALACHIANS Lunch and Learn Fort Douglas - June 11, 2011 at noon Lunch after, buy your own Check http://continue.utah.edu/osher/membership.php for details. 50 and over - $30 a year membership for 4 events for 3 terms and special lunch and learns...
Pioneer Craft House
500 E 3300 S
Salt Lake City UT 84105
801-481-7131
Admission: free
Yelp.com/events/salt-lake-city Click on title Trolley Square - for next cooking class (Pasta from scratch - April 10, 2011 10:00)
Abandoned Mines Meeting - June 28, 2011 West Jordan Library 6:00
Check sidebar for updated baggage fees - Southwest is still free for the first 2, Jet Blue for the first one...
Tours are available, for $5 per person, by appointment only for groups of 10-25 people. Contact Kathy Nielsen at (801) 533-0858 extension 104 at least two weeks in advance to arrange your tour. Utah Heritage Foundation offers free tours only during the summer months. Details are announced in May. Tours include the City/County Building above, McCune Mansion, Marmalade neighborhood...
Check SLC's Neighborhoods on Home Page and related articles on side bar.
http://www.sltrib.com/csp/cms/sites/sltrib/pages/printerfriendly.csp?id=51523262 Print Salt lake Tribune's Art schedules... Party Bus $15 - load at Garfo, 1838 S. 1500 E., SLC - First Friday of the month....
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Monday, May 23, 2011
Places of a Lifetime -- National Geographic / Fallen Fruit Photo contest
Places of a Lifetime Photos -- National Geographic
http://www.gilgalgarden.org/
Pictures are photographed by Diane Lockard
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/lifestyle/51650903-80/fruit-april-lake-salt.html.
Fallen fruit displays - Salt Lake Art Center using glass grapes, plastic bananas, "artificial" fruit,
send in photos of fruit....
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Reunions magazine, page 26 - my essay, "On the Road Again"
On Monday, I was ecstatic to receive an email that Reunions magazine wants to publish paragraphs about playing games, and preparing food for family reunions from my essay, "On the Road Again." Our family has had a family reunion approx. every 2 years at places all over the US - beach at Yachats, OR; top of the mountain at Breckenridge, CO; Whigbey Island off the coast of Wash-above... My oldest daughter was a year old at the first one in Bartlesville, OK, and she had five cousins there. Our family is scattered all over, and two of my children now have families of their own.
Flathead Lake in Montana was one of the biggest with 40 people attending of all ages. It is next to Glacier Park (pics on side bar) and is gorgeous. My aunt who was in her 90s came from the care center to visit everyone.
Our families have taken a motor home to Canada and visted a Historic trading post; rode on pontoon boats on Otter Tail Lake; visted lighthouses on the coast... I have taken hamburger buns from the thrift store and pans of frozen lasagna to Colorado; at a motel, Grandma pulled out a dresser drawer and made a bed for my year-old daughter. She was happy!!
Reunions magazine is a nationally circulated U.S. quarterly magazine founded by Edith Wagner in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and first published in 1990. Circulation is to 20,000 persons who are planning family reunions, class reunions, military reunions and similar events. Most readers are qualified as reunion organizers by a survey they complete on the magazine’s web site, http://www.reunionsmag.com. [1][2]
The magazine and web site address details, concerns, and issues involved in planning reunions, and provides tools to use in planning them. Subject areas include travel (primarily family travel), genealogy and family history, choosing places and dates for reunions, and what to do at reunions. 8/11/10
Friday, April 29, 2011
Discover Life's Treasures
Discover Life’s Treasures
Treasures are in your heart or in your mind.
You can see them or are not hard to find.
Others are more precious than gold,
A sweet baby you can hold.
“Lift up your eyes to the hills,”
Discover the beauty around you.
Listen to the music in the trees,
Haunting strains of those who are free.
Treasures are the smell of…
Smoky campfires,
Roasting marshmallows,
Coffee brewing in an old enamel pot.
Memories are treasures to discover if you are
“Put on the Spot.”
Wise for her years, my seven-year old says,
“It is a beautiful day.”
The gray clouds fade away.
Sultry summer days, the sweet, sour taste of lemonade,
Clinking of ice in a glass.
Tickling your toes in the fresh mown grass.
Friends and family gathering,
Talking, laughing, eating…
Time is fleeing.
“Do not despair,”
Your treasure chest has room to spare…
March 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Red Hat Painting Ceramics
Pictures property of blog....
“COLOR ME MINE” MARCH ACTIVITY
Six of us Red Hatters met at the store to participate in painting ceramics. I haven’t painted for a long time.
The hardest decision was picking out our projects. The first thought was “Something simple.” Raveena painted a bright pink piggy bank, Stephanie, Harry Potter coasters – “Slyverian”, Karen, a unique plate, Linda, multi-color bowl, Jan – a decorative plate. I picked out a Tinkerbell cup; my “greats” love that character. It required two hours to paint so much for simple, but it was fun painting, talking, and eating. I painted the basic cup hot pink with green leaves around the bottom and Tinkerbell on the side…
It takes three days to fire them and should be ready to pick up soon. (Linda is bringing them to breakfast on Sunday. “I can’t wait to see them.”)
We had a potato bar with sour cream, broccoli, and yummy baked beans that Karen made from a family recipe. Everything was delicious, and the crafts were wonderful… Another great evening and brought back memories.
My husband and I attended ceramics classes along with my brother-in-law and sister-in-law. Jim and I painted a set of owl bookends for his daughter, Diane – husband’s name, Jim…. My Jim gave his owl two toes, and I gave mine three!
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Photography classes, June, Riddle of....
I took Josie to a writing class - after explaining how to develop characters, we were given two squares of paper and to write a noun on each one. I wrote bee keeper and janitor, Josie doctor and horse. I received back teenage girl and girl, Josie - pilot and astronaut. We had 20 minutes to start writing. Tousled hair flying in the wind, the teenage girl ran down the beach, long limbs flashing in the moonlight. Lights from the bungalows sprayed their glow on the hill above her. A dog dashed out of the dark, his fur rippling, as he took a stance in front of her. She stopped and drew a breath, and looking at the dog, debated her next move. "Rango, where are you?", a voice on the ridge called. The teenager returned with, "He is down here." A little girl of about 8 years of age appeared..... First Tuesday of June, Photography classes, Gale Center, 103 S and Beckstead Lane (1600West)
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Saturday, April 2, 2011
Grandma's Red and Purple Tea Party
This was written by my great granddaughter and I:
There once was a cat that had a tall hat,
That was invited to tea, soon.
At the Grand Hotel, by the light of the moon.
When he arrived, he laughed to see, all that was to be....
So many cats in red and purple hats, Alice, Cheshire Cat,
Mad Hatter,
"Look, over there, Puss in Boots,"
Grandma Diane greeted him with a hug with a smile on her face.
"Sit down and have tea and tell me what do you see?"
Here comes the Queen and her Royal Court in their red and purple
finery....
Happy Valentine's Day!!
Friday, April 1, 2011
Tulip Festival, Tale of Two Cities, Sound Of Music At the SLC theaters
Did You Know? Click on Title for ticket info...
I use my Sunday paper for activitites that will take place in the near future.
Hale theater- Check schedule for upcoming events.
My granddaughter and I attended, "Tales of Two Cities" ;the music and performances were beyond compare....
http://www.halecentretheatre.org/
Sound of Music - Empress theater Magna - Starts April 11 $11 and $9 for admission
Tulip Festival - Thanksgiving Point - April 15 - April 30 Dutch Day is April 23, sponsored by The Dutch Store Check sidebar for Thangsgiving Point...
Click on Flavor of the Neighborhoods - Sugarhouse on Front Page for
activities...
I use my Sunday paper for activitites that will take place in the near future.
Hale theater- Check schedule for upcoming events.
My granddaughter and I attended, "Tales of Two Cities" ;the music and performances were beyond compare....
http://www.halecentretheatre.org/
Sound of Music - Empress theater Magna - Starts April 11 $11 and $9 for admission
Tulip Festival - Thanksgiving Point - April 15 - April 30 Dutch Day is April 23, sponsored by The Dutch Store Check sidebar for Thangsgiving Point...
Click on Flavor of the Neighborhoods - Sugarhouse on Front Page for
activities...
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Raising Chickens in the Backyard... 6/22/10
www.BackYardChickens.com
On Sat., a friend and I had a tea party for our Red Hat members in her backyard. One table was decorated with custom-made china from Ireland, and other tables were each arranged with matching china settings.
Tea from China – Chinese Jasmine Pearls that look like seeds… Sandwiches made with cucumbers, shrimp, egg with caviar: strawberries dipped in chocolate, mini cupcakes, cheesecake… We had a display of teas from around the world, and teapots/cups set on the side tables.
My friend was a stewardess with TWA and went around the world, a police officer with the Los Angeles Police Dept., and after that wanted to become a doctor. The school said, “She was too old “– Luckily that has changed. She went into another medical field. Talk about a Vibrant Woman.
Meanwhile in my backyard, our chickens are doing great and are going on three months. One flew into a small wading pool and if chickens could have expressions, she looked like, “What did I do that for?” Their chief protector is an almost year-old puppy who herds than around the yard. Our neighbors have joined the “backyard chicken raising.” A month ago, we heard “chicken sounds” from next door and asked them, “Did they have chickens too?” The father of two girls held up one of his chickens for us to see, so the idea is spreading.
In the past, our university has scheduled a class, Coup de Ville – Raising Chickens in Your Backyard” . “Find out how to do it right from the start to finish in this class.”
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Entertainment Journal - Murray Theater is the site for big band music and dancing
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Train Buffs - National Train Day - May 7, 2011
National Train Day - May 7, 2011 Click on title for activites on their Facebook page.
Above: Rio Grande Depot, SLC, Golden Spike at Promontory Point, Monopoly Train in Philadelphia where my daughter and I took a tour of Independence Hall, Betsy Ross home...
Golden Spike - joining of the rails Jan.8, 1863 - May 10, 1869 (May 10, 2011)
"The Iron Trail to the Golden Spike" John J. Stewart - 1969
"Completion of the railroad at Promontory Station, Utah on that blusterly spring day marked the end of the Old West and the beginning of the new...."
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
"Hot Summer Days Living in the Country"
"Hot Summer Days Living in the Country" 6/8/10
Cows mooing, birds chirping, idyllic…
"Resting on a bench under a lush grape arbor covering the patio, enjoying the cool shade; on the side, an old fashioned rock fireplace bordered by wagon wheels waiting for someone to hang an iron kettle in it."
A two-story home, over 100 years old sits on the front of the property overlooking an open valley extending for miles in each direction and flowing to the mountains on the other side; grazing livestock including black, brown, and white alpacas. Many deer hunters, some on horseback gather in the mountains during the fall to bag elk, deer and other game…
In the back field, two gigantic trees join their branches from one side of the property to the other. We had two of my great grandchildren with us, and they came running in the house. "There are four horses living at the bottom of one of the trees." The trunks and branches are so tangled together that the horses had stepped over the branches and were "living in the trees." The children asked for carrots and spent their time while we were there visiting the "horses." On our next trip, we met the owner and he said, "Two are mules." We told the kids that mules have bigger ears and are stockier.
On our back porch, we have a hummingbird nest and watch the mother bird fly back and forth. There are two red tailed hawks that live in our trees and the neighbor’s trees. On July 24, a member of our family came in and said, "There are two eagles next door." They are that big.
Cloudy, starting to sprinkle… The girls are spending their time with the horses. They are gentle and try to make friends with the dog. My daughter works in the yard; have to re-seed the front and do some landscaping. Everyone pitches in and the girls wash windows, we move furniture around, but it is fun when we are all together.
Had steak, corn, and potatoes on the BBQ. Scrub potatoes, cut them in quarters/pieces, place in tin foil pan and cover with tinfoil. Place on rack and cook 45 minutes depending on BBQ. Also, put ears of corn broke in half in glass pan of water and set it on rack and cook the same amount of time. That was an experiment and turned out delicious, but you can wrap both in tin foil and bake on the rack….
We went camping earlier in the month and went up Huntington Canyon Byway that is absolutely beautiful. (Link on my sidebar – Huntington Canyon byway essay.) Josie said, " I’d be a millionaire if I could teach the chipmunks to sing."
On the way back, pulled over to the side of a dirt road to let the dog out. Looked up, around a bend in the road came a whole herd of sheep with the herder on horseback and several sheep dogs guiding them. My daughter had to literally grab our 1-year puppy, squiggling and trying to get down, toss him into my lap. Sheep and dogs flowed by on both sides of the car and went on their way. There were several black sheep and I was told, there are a hundred sheep for each black one. "True, I am not sure."
I love the smaller "country towns." Huntington Canyon Byway joins at Fairview - Home to the Fairview Museum that has a replica of the Colombian mammoth found nearby…
Cows mooing, birds chirping, idyllic…
"Resting on a bench under a lush grape arbor covering the patio, enjoying the cool shade; on the side, an old fashioned rock fireplace bordered by wagon wheels waiting for someone to hang an iron kettle in it."
A two-story home, over 100 years old sits on the front of the property overlooking an open valley extending for miles in each direction and flowing to the mountains on the other side; grazing livestock including black, brown, and white alpacas. Many deer hunters, some on horseback gather in the mountains during the fall to bag elk, deer and other game…
In the back field, two gigantic trees join their branches from one side of the property to the other. We had two of my great grandchildren with us, and they came running in the house. "There are four horses living at the bottom of one of the trees." The trunks and branches are so tangled together that the horses had stepped over the branches and were "living in the trees." The children asked for carrots and spent their time while we were there visiting the "horses." On our next trip, we met the owner and he said, "Two are mules." We told the kids that mules have bigger ears and are stockier.
On our back porch, we have a hummingbird nest and watch the mother bird fly back and forth. There are two red tailed hawks that live in our trees and the neighbor’s trees. On July 24, a member of our family came in and said, "There are two eagles next door." They are that big.
Cloudy, starting to sprinkle… The girls are spending their time with the horses. They are gentle and try to make friends with the dog. My daughter works in the yard; have to re-seed the front and do some landscaping. Everyone pitches in and the girls wash windows, we move furniture around, but it is fun when we are all together.
Had steak, corn, and potatoes on the BBQ. Scrub potatoes, cut them in quarters/pieces, place in tin foil pan and cover with tinfoil. Place on rack and cook 45 minutes depending on BBQ. Also, put ears of corn broke in half in glass pan of water and set it on rack and cook the same amount of time. That was an experiment and turned out delicious, but you can wrap both in tin foil and bake on the rack….
We went camping earlier in the month and went up Huntington Canyon Byway that is absolutely beautiful. (Link on my sidebar – Huntington Canyon byway essay.) Josie said, " I’d be a millionaire if I could teach the chipmunks to sing."
On the way back, pulled over to the side of a dirt road to let the dog out. Looked up, around a bend in the road came a whole herd of sheep with the herder on horseback and several sheep dogs guiding them. My daughter had to literally grab our 1-year puppy, squiggling and trying to get down, toss him into my lap. Sheep and dogs flowed by on both sides of the car and went on their way. There were several black sheep and I was told, there are a hundred sheep for each black one. "True, I am not sure."
I love the smaller "country towns." Huntington Canyon Byway joins at Fairview - Home to the Fairview Museum that has a replica of the Colombian mammoth found nearby…
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Long-Necked Dinosaur / Gateway Activities Free
Discovery in Utah Long-necked Dinosaur
Glam Dinosaur was #2 Story for 2010 in Parade Magazine - Sidebar
Remains at BYU, Provo, Found at Dinosaur Nat'l Monument
March 1, 2010 - Abydosaurus/YouTube of Dinosaur
http://www.nowplayingutah.com/event/detail/440822440/ZAP_Free_Day
Entrance to Gateway activities - Downtown - March 17, 2011 FREE
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Did you know? - Hawaiian Ghost Towns and Abandoned Mines - West Jordan, UT Library
http://historytogo.utah.gov/index.html Click on Title....
Utah Ghost Towns - Presentation on agriculture, mining, railroad towns - prepare for a trip in the Spring!! Completed
West Jordan Library, Utah
Meeting for events, March 29, 2011 6:00 Library
Did you know that there is a Hawaiian Ghost Town? In a desert location, called Skull Valley near SLC, a group of Hawaiian converts built a community called Iosepa - YO-seh-pah. They installed irrigation systems and turned the desert into a thriving place for almost 30 years before returning to the Islands...
An Irish American named Patrick Connor, Commander at Fort Douglas was a seminal figure in late 19th-century Utah. Often called "the father of Utah mining," he was involved in military, economic, and political activities in the territory from 1862 until his death in 1892. Discovered Ophir mines after the Indians were shooting silver bullets at him...
Picture above Frisco,UT, the wildest town in Utah....
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Wasatch Contras - June 18 / Contra Dance with Loose Shoes
http://www.nowplayingutah.com/event/detail/441280676/Third_Saturday_Contra_Dance
Wasatch Contras - June 18, 2011 7:00
Old Time Square and Contra Dance with Loose Shoes Intermountain Acoustic Music Association First Unitarian Church
1300 East 569 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
$5 Donation
Last Sat. of the month June 25, 2011
I have wanted to do this for a long time. Circumstances have delayed it, but is on my "Bucket List."
Contra dance (also contradance, contra-dance and other variant spellings) refers to several partnered folk dance styles in which couples dance in two facing lines of indefinite length. Sometimes described as New England folk dance, contra dances can be found around the world, though they are especially popular in North America
One of the sources who logged in was
http://www.dancethroughtime.org/home.html Dance styles through the ages
http://www.nowplayingutah.com/event/detail/441280676/Third_Saturday_Contra_Dance
Wasatch Contras - June 18, 2011 7:00
Old Time Square and Contra Dance with Loose Shoes Intermountain Acoustic Music Association First Unitarian Church
1300 East 569 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
$5 Donation
Last Sat. of the month June 25, 2011
I have wanted to do this for a long time. Circumstances have delayed it, but is on my "Bucket List."
Contra dance (also contradance, contra-dance and other variant spellings) refers to several partnered folk dance styles in which couples dance in two facing lines of indefinite length. Sometimes described as New England folk dance, contra dances can be found around the world, though they are especially popular in North America
One of the sources who logged in was
http://www.dancethroughtime.org/home.html Dance styles through the ages
http://www.nowplayingutah.com/event/detail/441280676/Third_Saturday_Contra_Dance
Friday, February 11, 2011
Leprechauns at Gale Center
www.EntertainmentJournal.com
Gale Center - Leprechauns - March 15, 2011 7:00
Leprechauns to be found at Gale Center
By Crystal Liechty
8 days ago6 views
In March, leprechauns will be brought to life at the Gale Center of History and Culture, 10300 South Beckstead Lane. The tiny, mythological creatures will be the subject of a storytelling event, Tuesday, March 15, when professional storyteller Carol Esterreicher explains to attendees why "Leprechauns Never Lie."
"I'm going to start with a story about leprechauns and hidden gold and teach the children a magic trick," Esterreicher said. "Then I'll show them how to do it. I bring all the materials so they can take it home and show their families."
The trick involves making "gold" disappear, then reappear, and is simple enough that anyone five years or older can master it, according to Esterreicher.
"A second grader taught me this trick back in the 70s when I was a school teacher," she said. "It was from this Mickey Mouse activity book and I've used it many times because magic is an excellent teaching tool. It teaches children about sequencing and how if you put things in the right order, you get the right result."
Esterreicher has been telling stories her whole life, but has been a professional storyteller for 15 years. She decided to pursue the career fulltime after retiring from a career as a speech pathologist.
"I think children like [storytelling] because it causes them to use their imagination – rather than just reading a book and showing them pictures," she said.
The event begins at 7 p.m. and is free to the public and is geared toward youth, 5 and older. Esterreicher, who is a member of the Utah Storytelling Guild, has visited the Gale Center before and Museum Coordinator Rhonda Wilson is hoping to make storytelling events a regular thing.
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Saturday, January 8, 2011
AuthentiCity in Athens Itinerary
AuthentiCity in Athens Itinerary
Did You Know?
Live Like a Local in Greece,Italy, China....
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."
— Mark Twain
Did You Know?
Live Like a Local in Greece,Italy, China....
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."
— Mark Twain
Thursday, January 6, 2011
FREE magazine "Utah Boomers" - and "Must Read" Boomers website
Click on title to access the Boomers' website for links to job search, retirement, travel and much more geared to Boomers. A "must read" for E.g.retiring here and aboard, maybe Costa Rica, job hunting,traveling, plus resources from other members born between 1946 - 1964.....
"Utah Boomers Magazine" is available with the FREE newspapers,real estate brochures and so forth at grocery stores and similar displays...
Activities and articles pertinent to the growing Boomer population. Nov., there was an story on "The Blended Family" - making it work; honoring Veterans on Nov. 11 and recipes... Pick up a copy on your next visit to the store.
City Weekly newspaper- cityweekly.net is a wealth of information each week on where to go, what to do "when the sun goes down." There is a fun evening at Brewvies eating wonderful hamburgers, drinking their local brew, and watching a movie; concerts at the Depot and restaurants with your choice of food and beverage. What did you just see on TV? Caputo's Market and Deli and Gateway District/Energy Solution Arena are experiences in themselves...
For a complete list of events, visit www.smithstix.com. Depot, Energy Solutions Arena, Kingsbury Hall, Saltair...
"Utah Boomers Magazine" is available with the FREE newspapers,real estate brochures and so forth at grocery stores and similar displays...
Activities and articles pertinent to the growing Boomer population. Nov., there was an story on "The Blended Family" - making it work; honoring Veterans on Nov. 11 and recipes... Pick up a copy on your next visit to the store.
City Weekly newspaper- cityweekly.net is a wealth of information each week on where to go, what to do "when the sun goes down." There is a fun evening at Brewvies eating wonderful hamburgers, drinking their local brew, and watching a movie; concerts at the Depot and restaurants with your choice of food and beverage. What did you just see on TV? Caputo's Market and Deli and Gateway District/Energy Solution Arena are experiences in themselves...
For a complete list of events, visit www.smithstix.com. Depot, Energy Solutions Arena, Kingsbury Hall, Saltair...
Monday, January 3, 2011
How to Turn Peanut Butter Jars into Canisters
Repurposed Glass Food Jars Channel 4 TV SLC, UT
Repurposed Glass Bottles - turn peanut butter jars into Canisters....
Click on title for video "How to do it."
Repurposed Glass Bottles - turn peanut butter jars into Canisters....
Click on title for video "How to do it."
Saturday, January 1, 2011
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