Today has been a really challenging day. We don’t have bad days at Team Schiele World Headquarters- ask Brian. But today came close. I couldn’t shake the blues- I buried myself in work, got a dash of endorphins with exercise, ate some good food with some great company, we even went to a book store. I just couldn’t find the sun today.
Until the mail came.
We are now officially licensed to foster a child! I have the certificate to prove it.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Sunday, July 12, 2009
I Want Closure!
I will never read another series until it is complete. Why- the Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan
I started reading this series in 1991 when the first book in the series found its way into my hands. I love it. For years I would watch the publisher’s website waiting for the next book to come out, only to buy it on opening day and devour it. I was in love with Perrin, the man with the soul of a wolf; with golden eyes, a strong arm, and a soft heart. Of course I loved the main character, Rand who was born to save the world. I loved the fantasy and adventure. I loved to read about the main characters and watch as they grew up.
I gave the book to friends and family and had so much fun discussing plot twists, and character development. At one time I got so frustrated with a plot twist that I threw the book at the wall, scream out loud, then ran to pick up the book and keep reading.
As time went on the books came out less regularly and were less satisfying. One of the main characters has been pregnant for the last three books. Finally, the author died of a rare blood cancer. Augh! Now how will I know how the world was saved? So may questions, with no one to answer them.
Luckily he left an outline of how the story is to end and the last 3 books are being written. The next should be out this fall sometime, perhaps just in time for me to decompress after the fall conference. There is even talk of the first book being made into a move.
But still, current projections have this series at 15 books over 20 years. That is a long time to be caught in a story.
At one time I didn’t want the story to end. Now I just want closure.
I started reading this series in 1991 when the first book in the series found its way into my hands. I love it. For years I would watch the publisher’s website waiting for the next book to come out, only to buy it on opening day and devour it. I was in love with Perrin, the man with the soul of a wolf; with golden eyes, a strong arm, and a soft heart. Of course I loved the main character, Rand who was born to save the world. I loved the fantasy and adventure. I loved to read about the main characters and watch as they grew up.
I gave the book to friends and family and had so much fun discussing plot twists, and character development. At one time I got so frustrated with a plot twist that I threw the book at the wall, scream out loud, then ran to pick up the book and keep reading.
As time went on the books came out less regularly and were less satisfying. One of the main characters has been pregnant for the last three books. Finally, the author died of a rare blood cancer. Augh! Now how will I know how the world was saved? So may questions, with no one to answer them.
Luckily he left an outline of how the story is to end and the last 3 books are being written. The next should be out this fall sometime, perhaps just in time for me to decompress after the fall conference. There is even talk of the first book being made into a move.
But still, current projections have this series at 15 books over 20 years. That is a long time to be caught in a story.
At one time I didn’t want the story to end. Now I just want closure.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Happy Independence Day
I love the 4th of July. We get to become fans of the constitution, freedom, and the armed forces on our face book pages. We gather with friends and family and eat chicken and corn and try to explain to the children what the words of the constitution mean. Flags wave and our inner pyromaniacs come out to play.
Last night we had a small group of family (only 20) to Team Schiele World Headquarters. It was a great time and if you would like some homemade root beer, bring over a pitcher. Brian was an amazing grill sergeant, but has decided d its time for a larger grill. The fireworks show lasted about 20 minutes longer then moms and dads wanted and about 20 minutes short of what the kids wanted. Thanks to some great neighbors for adding their cheers to ours.
We have had the Ohio sharp family here the last couple of days and I have loved it! It was so fun to play with baby Emma and see what great parents Mike and Amy are. We had a lot of fun feeding them and hope they were not too board with us old folk. That baby is so sweet and good natured! Even her cry is sweet. But of course I am a little biased.
It was this weekend that for me spring officially ended and summer began. It had nothing to do with the date on the calendar, but the state of the garden. We finished off the June bearing strawberries and the lettuce is trying to bolt. There are no more flowers on the peas, so what is on those vines is all we will have this year. The first zucchini and the first summer squash should be ready to eat in a few days and the tomatoes and corn are growing fast.
After all the family stuff we needed a date so today we went to the latest X Men offering at the dollar flick. It was a great time holding hands and eating popcorn in the dark. So if you could pick a ‘mutation’ or ‘super power’ what would it be? Brian wants to be the ability to fly, or be able to heal himself and others. I can’t figure out what I want. Any suggestions?
Last night we had a small group of family (only 20) to Team Schiele World Headquarters. It was a great time and if you would like some homemade root beer, bring over a pitcher. Brian was an amazing grill sergeant, but has decided d its time for a larger grill. The fireworks show lasted about 20 minutes longer then moms and dads wanted and about 20 minutes short of what the kids wanted. Thanks to some great neighbors for adding their cheers to ours.
We have had the Ohio sharp family here the last couple of days and I have loved it! It was so fun to play with baby Emma and see what great parents Mike and Amy are. We had a lot of fun feeding them and hope they were not too board with us old folk. That baby is so sweet and good natured! Even her cry is sweet. But of course I am a little biased.
It was this weekend that for me spring officially ended and summer began. It had nothing to do with the date on the calendar, but the state of the garden. We finished off the June bearing strawberries and the lettuce is trying to bolt. There are no more flowers on the peas, so what is on those vines is all we will have this year. The first zucchini and the first summer squash should be ready to eat in a few days and the tomatoes and corn are growing fast.
After all the family stuff we needed a date so today we went to the latest X Men offering at the dollar flick. It was a great time holding hands and eating popcorn in the dark. So if you could pick a ‘mutation’ or ‘super power’ what would it be? Brian wants to be the ability to fly, or be able to heal himself and others. I can’t figure out what I want. Any suggestions?
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