Orchard Love...it's like Muskrat Love 
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Now for my daughter
I've had lots of pics of her brother lately, so now it's Melissa's turn....
She always worked hard....she's called the Chain Saw Massacre-er
Melissa always had a facination with great teeth.
This is her cousin, David ...she would tell me about any new boyfriend by first decribing his teeth. It's a wonder she didn't marry Jared...
This is her cousin, David ...she would tell me about any new boyfriend by first decribing his teeth. It's a wonder she didn't marry Jared...
The Kiwi Princess
Hat Girl
Age 17... in red... like me...
Getting Old is no Fun
I can't believe it's been 38 years since this 17 year old started at BYU--This is up in Rock Canyon above Deseret Towers (Q724) I don't look like this anymore, and DT is gone, too.
Friday, February 20, 2009
30 years ago
I found this OLD picture of me with Melissa, Debbie with Greg, and her cousin Maureen with her daughter. We were all BYU roommates just a few years before in Provo. They had come to visit me in April of 1978 when we all lived in L.A. 
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Manly Men
Darren, Grandpa Call & Christian ...My dad has 11 grandsons and 6 granddaughters
Christian... 
Saturday, February 14, 2009
No Men Allowed.. Top Ten List Why Not
Friday and 13th of February
Dear Ladies,
The Tale of Two Cities..This is my VERY favorite book of the classics. Hard to read, but beautifully done, and the story is so wonderful. I have a list of my top ten favorites…and this has always been #1.
Dear Ladies,
The Tale of Two Cities..This is my VERY favorite book of the classics. Hard to read, but beautifully done, and the story is so wonderful. I have a list of my top ten favorites…and this has always been #1.
The book club meeting last night was deep…studying and discussing The Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens. If fact, it was the best of book club meetings, it the worst of…... no, it was just the best. Jolene Moses hosted and it was so nice to meet in her home…and the goodies were worth coming for, too!
The first item of business almost completely derailed our mission, however, when it was brought to our attention that several men in the ward have expressed interest in joining our group……… but it was summarily voted down amid giggles and laughter. I put together a few reasons…
Top Ten List
(Why men can’t join our Shadow Mountain Ward Girl’s-Night-Only Book Club)
Top Ten List
(Why men can’t join our Shadow Mountain Ward Girl’s-Night-Only Book Club)
1. They’re men…duh…
2. Men don’t know what a GNO is.
3. They think Austen a town in Texas
4. They don’t understand the shoe compliment ritual
5. When assigned treats….they bring Pringles and jerky
6. Bro. Smith would steer all Lit. conversations to fishing
7. Can’t picture Bishop House telling us, “and then I cried when Cathy left Heathcliff”
8. The doctors would digress into discussions of new bowel resection procedures
9. Their booklist: History of Football, The Secret Life of Fish, & Your Car is Your Friend
10. But most of all.. we can’t talk about them if they’re here!
J/ kidding…actually, we REALLY appreciate our men! ….. What would we do without them? (Love ya, Angelbabe)
The Tale of Two Cities
2. Men don’t know what a GNO is.
3. They think Austen a town in Texas
4. They don’t understand the shoe compliment ritual
5. When assigned treats….they bring Pringles and jerky
6. Bro. Smith would steer all Lit. conversations to fishing
7. Can’t picture Bishop House telling us, “and then I cried when Cathy left Heathcliff”
8. The doctors would digress into discussions of new bowel resection procedures
9. Their booklist: History of Football, The Secret Life of Fish, & Your Car is Your Friend
10. But most of all.. we can’t talk about them if they’re here!
J/ kidding…actually, we REALLY appreciate our men! ….. What would we do without them? (Love ya, Angelbabe)
The Tale of Two Cities
Now back La Guillotine…..
We agreed the most moving part of the book was the last chapter, so we read it taking turns. It is a book that has deep references to sacrifice and The Resurrection….. Dickens has skill in using the literary technique of “doubles” and “repetition for effect”…also, Shadows and Darkness was an effective theme. Some of the symbols he used were: “The Broken Wine Cask”, and “Knitting, Knitting, always Knitting”.
We agreed the most moving part of the book was the last chapter, so we read it taking turns. It is a book that has deep references to sacrifice and The Resurrection….. Dickens has skill in using the literary technique of “doubles” and “repetition for effect”…also, Shadows and Darkness was an effective theme. Some of the symbols he used were: “The Broken Wine Cask”, and “Knitting, Knitting, always Knitting”.
The story takes place from 1775 – 1789 and culminates during the French Revolution when society and vengeance has turned upside down. (Did you know that after the ‘storming of the Bastille’ in Paris, that the actual key to the Bastille was mailed to George Washington, because he so inspired their plebian revolution?) It is a deeply moving story, truly historical fiction… enjoy…..
First paragraph:
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to Heaven, we were all going direct the other way—
Last Paragraph:
It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest that I go to than I have ever known.'
First paragraph:
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to Heaven, we were all going direct the other way—
Last Paragraph:
It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest that I go to than I have ever known.'
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Music, food, laughter, so much fun!
Darren plays VERY WELL on my guitar...he brought up his friend, Shannon. She's lovely!
David Call takin' it easy...
Dane Sawyer... His parents are wonderful friends of mine...David and Dane...Honker buddies.... raised a little cane in Yuba City, then went their separate ways .... both serving missions, then college....Dane is almost done at BYU and is now applying for law school. David will be also be out of BYU soon and will be a BIG businessman.
Dane Sawyer came up without a girlfriend or wife. HE IS A CATCH...Any takers out there? Look at that face!
David's already been caught, but his wife couldn't be here...she's SERIOUS about her schooling...good for her!
5 more pics
Trevor, Christie and Tanner Jenkins
We had a great party with lots of food and lots of friends and family
Christian, Darren, and Shannon
More Party Pics
Christie is my brother Mark's daughter... She can always get a smile out of Christian.
See?
Christie and her husband Trevor. We LOVE Trevor.. he is perfect for her and such a kind, hard-working guy... that little guy is Tanner.
What did you say?
Oh..... Christian is such a darling son! He is REALLY into body-building these days. He runs 5-6 miles a day and lifts weights.
Family Party
Christie, Tanner, and her cousin Michael
My brother Brad's kids... Michael and Nate Call
Michael and his wife
Kristin,
Kristin,
Nate in his pensive mood, with Kristin in the background. Nate has just graduated from Yale after 4 years, and is now taking a job in Provo and beginning an MBA at BYU... Did you know that Nate CAll is an ALL AMERICAN WRESTLER from Yale? He has always been a success. And such a NICE and GOOD LOOKING fellow, too. Glad he's my nephew!
Monday, February 2, 2009
A Tale of Two Cities
Our February Shadow Mountain Book Club choice is A Tale of Two Cities.
This is my favorite classic, absolutely. It is London and Paris, it is the best of times, it was the worst of times, it is Miss Pross vs. Madam Defarge, it is the righteous Charles Darney compared to the jackal, Sydney Carton.....it is redemption and resurrection... it is Dr. Manette vs. the aristocracy. Charles Dickens is a master of symbolism... using 'doubles' and 'opposites for effect' well. I love his only comical character, Jerry Cruncher...such a foul person....... And Lucy Manette is the epitome of how love changes everyone around her. And near the end, the unfortunate seamstress, rides in a cart toward the guillotine and sums it all up when she recognizes the switch and asks to hold 'his' hand so that she may be brave also. OH BY CRICKEY this is a good novel...but it is not for the faint of heart. One must promise not to quit before the first 17 pages.....when the Lucy comes on the scene and is told that her father is not only alive, but 'recalled to life' ..... A difficult, and deep, but worthwhile read.
This is my favorite classic, absolutely. It is London and Paris, it is the best of times, it was the worst of times, it is Miss Pross vs. Madam Defarge, it is the righteous Charles Darney compared to the jackal, Sydney Carton.....it is redemption and resurrection... it is Dr. Manette vs. the aristocracy. Charles Dickens is a master of symbolism... using 'doubles' and 'opposites for effect' well. I love his only comical character, Jerry Cruncher...such a foul person....... And Lucy Manette is the epitome of how love changes everyone around her. And near the end, the unfortunate seamstress, rides in a cart toward the guillotine and sums it all up when she recognizes the switch and asks to hold 'his' hand so that she may be brave also. OH BY CRICKEY this is a good novel...but it is not for the faint of heart. One must promise not to quit before the first 17 pages.....when the Lucy comes on the scene and is told that her father is not only alive, but 'recalled to life' ..... A difficult, and deep, but worthwhile read.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Happy Birthday
My beautiful boy... Christian... age 17 on Jan. 21
Christian with Kami (nearest) and Macy...... Kami's Birthday was today....age 6
Monday, January 19, 2009
Melissa's grandmother... last year there were these flags all over town...I'm going to have to try to buy several of these flags for me, Melissa, and my brothers. Christian offered to 'get them' for me...but I don't trust his method.
Melissa.....brush up on your equestrienne skills. Maybe since Steve is from The Cowboy State, he could give you some pointers. This was your grandmother in about 1938. No wonder my dad was smitten.... and married her 3 months before he went to war.
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Queens
Last week I was contacted by a member of the Ogden Pioneer Days Rodeo committee ....She told me that she wants to rebuild the float because this year is the BIG 75th anniversary of the Ogden Pioneer Days... In this photo below, my mother was invited back for the 30th year anniversary to stand on the float.
My mother was the image of it---named "The Whoopee Girl"....they want Melissa to play my mother and her two daughters to be the rodeo 'princesses'...isn't that cool? We'll fly out the family out for the event.... Anyone even NEAR Ogden on the 24th of July this summer...come on out with your cameras....They are recreating the costumes, too. Remember, my mom was 14 in 1936 when she posed for the original photo.
My mother was the image of it---named "The Whoopee Girl"....they want Melissa to play my mother and her two daughters to be the rodeo 'princesses'...isn't that cool? We'll fly out the family out for the event.... Anyone even NEAR Ogden on the 24th of July this summer...come on out with your cameras....They are recreating the costumes, too. Remember, my mom was 14 in 1936 when she posed for the original photo.
hummm...looks like Melissa, right?
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Cookies
Today I made dozens of chocolate chip cookies with my dad's California walnuts.
Here's the plant you bought us, Melissa.... Dad will take it to work soon, but I like it here on the red table!
I love the pictures of the kids you sent... I had them framed in these cool frames that have them 'floating' in glass. Notice all the snow outside?
Close-ups
Here's the plant you bought us, Melissa.... Dad will take it to work soon, but I like it here on the red table!
I love the pictures of the kids you sent... I had them framed in these cool frames that have them 'floating' in glass. Notice all the snow outside?
Close-ups
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Rebel Mom 1972
My good friend from high school, Rachel Fraga, found these two pics of my mom in the yearbook and sent them to me. Since I've lost those yearbooks, I am so glad to have a copy of these shots. ......One has Mom with our beloved cocker spaniel, Ralph, but the other picture is really great..... Up until that time, teachers at RBUHS were living under the UNWRITTEN CODE of dress conduct..that the woman had to wear dresses/skirts. My mom just up and bucked the system one day (she told me) and wore a lovely knit pantsuit (with really cute shoes, you can see). Soon, Mrs. Brasier followed, and it was such a fabulous gossip & scandal (loved by all the hippie, ruler breaker kids..) that they featured her in the yearbook.
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