New Blog Site

Okay, this is the new site, check it out and please bookmark it:

http://marieinmaine.com/whoopiepiesandlobster/

That’s of course, not my image in the header of the new blog, it came with the theme. But it looks pretty cool. I might try adding one of my own later.

Hope you like it!

Is that Wrestling for Real?

I bet you’ve seen pro wrestling on TV and wondered, “is that stuff for real?’ Haven’t you? No? Then maybe you want to know how it’s done. It looks pretty painful, even if you do realize it’s all faked. Not something I’d want to try.

But my awesome sister-in-law, Beth, gives it a go herself in her news reporter demo tape, seen here on YouTube. Watch the whole thing, she gets into the wrestling near the end. All that workout time really does pay off, maybe I should try it! More than a few times a year, I mean.

She’s not only a reporter, she’s also a Ph.D. candidate at Rutgers. In her spare time, she is a writer. She’s also a wife and mother. She’s been on Law and Order a couple of times too. I’d share a link but they don’t have episodes online, dangit.

Beth is the type of person who really listens to you when you’re holding a conversation. She has a great sense of humor, and lots and lots of energy. She’s a very hard worker and gives 110% to anything she does.

Unfortunately, she also lives 6 hours away, so we don’t see each other as often as we’d like. Once in a while we have family get-togethers and we always enjoy each other’s company during those times.

It’s nice to have relatives who are great people, so many times you hear about the “bad” ones, but there are some good ones out there. Beth is one of them.

Now that’s comfortable!

Chloe, who is a boy, likes his naps:

Warm Weather on the Horizon

I won’t bore you with a photograph of our rainy weather here in Portland. However, I just checked the weather widget on my dashboard, and it predicts 75 F and sunny tomorrow! Woo-hoo! I’m gonna plant my flower seeds and get ready to watch those babies grow!

I’ve been looking into fear of approaching women from a cultural standpoint. I wonder if this fear is tied to Western cultures or if it’s universal to men in all cultures. The sexual evolution stuff just doesn’t ring true to me. I’m still reading “Sperm Wars,” yes, it’s taking me a while to get through it. You can blame it on my cat, he loves to come sit in my lap and nose my book so I’ll put it down and pet him.

I have to go back to looking at WordPress themes today. I got burned out on it the other day. But I’m determined to get it done! At the very least, the new blog should be up and running this week (crossing my fingers).

Vita-K

As seen in Woman’s World magazine, I have decided to try some Vita-K for dark circles. Mine are probably what you’d call “medium-dark,” inherited from my mom. It’s pretty pricey, but if it works, it will be worth it.

If Robert’s nice enough to me, I might let him try it too.

In other news, I got a proof copy of the book I helped write. It’s pretty exciting seeing it in book form after all the months of hard work. Just a few changes and corrections, and it’s gonna be good to go!

Almost bought some potato skins at the store, then decided if I really want potatoes with toppings, I can make my own. Obviously I don’t follow all the fad diets in Woman’s World. They do have a lot of good tips in there, though, and I enjoy the crossword puzzle. Plus, it’s a very positive publication. And who couldn’t use a little more “upbeat” in their day?

Rain has delayed the flower planting task, oh well. Tomorrow’s forecast calls for rain as well, so it looks like Monday will be the day. In the meantime, I can always fill and put out my hummingbird feeder. On the side of the porch that’s away from the window the cat usually sits in. Not that he could catch one of those suckers anyway, they are truly the fastest bird I’ve ever seen.

Universal Life Church

I just got ordained as a minister. No, really. I went to the Universal Life Church’s website and got ordained. I’m in good company, it appears.

That means I can be an officiant at weddings. Each state has its own laws, and Maine allows ordained ministers to perform weddings.

It doesn’t mean I’ll be rushing out to advertise my services. Marrying people is not a lark. But it might make me a better person, thinking of myself as a minister. Anyone can register with the ULC, and people do it all the time.

Today I’m going to get some pots and dirt and plant some seeds. I’ve got some flower seeds and also some green onion and lettuce. I’ve had to wait because due to the cat, starting seeds indoors is a bad idea. He loves stems and digging in dirt, as I found out last year when I started several types of flowers in a tray. He was able to knock the clear plastic lid off and grab a bunch of the seedlings out, peat moss and all, while I was out. After a few times of sweeping up dirt off the floor, I ditched my plan and threw the whole mess out.

This year will be different: I’m gonna plant seeds of cool-weather plants and see how they do outside. In June, I’ll do some of the more delicate varieties, those that can’t take temps of 38 F at night, as we had last night. Yikes. Where’s the warm weather? We had a few nice days and now it’s in the 50’s again. Welcome to Maine, but in the summer, the temps can’t be beat. We get ocean breezes and lots of sun.

I’m still reading “Sperm Wars,” by the way. I have a lot going on, so I can only manage a little here and there. “The Game” has yet to arrive at the library, so I’m gonna call them and make sure it’s still on order, maybe I missed a notification or something with all the emails I’ve been getting lately.

Have a great day, and I bestow blessings upon you all!