Endangered Species

Last weekend while running back and forth between a basketball game, and a talent show rehearsal, I was stopped dead in my tracks. I couldn't believe my eyes!

As if I'd seen something that no one would believe, I whipped out my cell phone and took a picture. I had to record this... it maybe the last functioning one of its kind. This pay phone is truly an endangered species.

Not that long ago pay phones, and phone booths were everywhere, in malls, restaurants, and street corners. Now they're relics to remind us the good old days. Wait a minute... those days aren't actually that old.

In college, I used to sit in the window at the end of the hall, and talk to my boyfriend for hours on a pay phone. Said boyfriend is now, Mr. Husband. I had a calling card, so that I could call home only. Wow, that was just 25 years ago.

Technology has changed the way we communicate in so many ways. Not only can I talk, I can text, tweet... with people on the other side of the world without assistance,  or effort. I'm excited about what the next 10 years has in store.

What endangered species have you encountered?

No More Headache

Today is the first day this week I've not had a headache!

I've been suffering from a migraine, and it was terrible. What started Friday, with a blurred spot in my right eye, and a nervous trip to the eye doctor, turned out to be a migraine. Although the actual headache didn't start until Sunday, it was a nasty one!

I tried several things, including Excedrin Migraine, ibuprofen, cold compress... but the pain continued. I was told to try a half a cup of coffee, sniff rubbing alcohol, and soak my feet in hot water.

Do you suffer from migraines? What do you do? What home remedies have you tried, and recommend?

Steal... Shoot... Score

All five of my children are multisport athletes, and they didn't get it from Mama! My baby girl's basketball team recently won their very first game, and they were so very excited.

Of course I was recording it with my Flip camera, but caught this clip with my Blackberry! That's my baby #21!

Picnik Is Closing

Last night I received a text, and this morning the official email,   Announcement: Picnik is closing!

My initial reaction was awww... then what am I going to do? How am I going to edit pictures?

While hanging out on Twitter early this morning, had a Twittersation about the issue. I asked what she planned to do about photo editing.

Waiting for a response, I was thinking... I really don't want to buy Photoshop yet. Then she responded "I'm think I'm going to go with photoshop. I guess the time has come."

I got busy and started looking for options. I've only searched, and haven't explored any of the following.  FotoFlexer, LunaPic, Pixlr, BeFunky, SplashUp, and Gimp.

Then I came across this post... Online Photo Editing Websites, and a Photoshop/Premiere bundle. Photo editing, and video editing for one price, affordable price! I did see the bundle several weeks ago in Staples, while checking out editing software.

If you are a an avid Picniker... what do you plan to do? The verdict is still out for me, although I am leaning toward the bundle!

I've Set A Date

A project that has been simmering on the back burner of my mind, with sketchy details in several notebooks, finally has a tentative launch date!

Not a public date, but a personal one so that I have something to focus on. As I get closer, and know for sure I will make the date, (or change it), I'll share!

I'm excited, nervous, anxious... and everything else you can think of all rolled up. I don't want to miss out, or mess up an opportunity.  Krystal Grant, told me "Being nervous is OK. Messing up is OK. Not doing anything to reach your goal is terrible!"

I am so grateful to have people in my corner like Krystal who understand, sympathize, and encourage me to get my butt in gear. This week, I'm getting a little closer to that launch date by drafting, editing, and completing a media kit. 

Can't wait to share more!!!