Rembering 9/11

"America has its faults as a society, as we have ours.

But I think of the Union of America born out of the defeat of slavery.

I think of its Constitution, with its inalienable rights granted to every citizen still a model for the world.

I think of a black man, born in poverty, who became chief of their armed forces and is now secretary of state Colin Powell and I wonder frankly whether such a thing could have happened here.

I think of the Statue of Liberty and how many refugees, migrants and the impoverished passed its light and felt that if not for them, for their children, a new world could indeed be theirs.

I think of a country where people who do well, don't have questions asked about their accent, their class, their beginnings but have admiration for what they have done and the success they've achieved.

I think of those New Yorkers I met, still in shock, but resolute; the fire fighters and police, mourning their comrades but still head held high."

--British Prime Minister Tony Blair

I'm a big fan of:

Calvin Klein - Electric Edge Liquid Liner Marker Pen

LUSH - Godiva Solid Shampoo

Jonathan - Spray Dirt

Someday practice will make perfect...until then

The latest project - a rectangular, monogrammed tablecloth & 8 napkins for my brother & sister-in-law. I bought the fabric last year with them in mind :)

As if soccer wasn't fun enough....

Seattle vs. Toronto...and THE hairdo

(Photo's by Amanda, Aug 2009)

Fall is (nearly) here!

You know what I love the most about Fall? Boots, sweaters, warm beverages, cozy blankets & brisk walks. And hopefully these new boots I just ordered from Endless.


















I'm on the lookout for another pair of boots (flats, leather, over the knee, in gray or tan) to complete my wardrobe. Ahh....how I love Fall ;)

September - Prostate Cancer Awareness Month!

Better safe, than sorry.

Make prostate cancer something to talk about.

For more info.

There's nothing like checking it off!

It's September 1st and I'm checking off another 2009 goal and arguably the biggest one:

"Pay off ALL debt, except a college loan (maybe the college loan too!)"

Wouldn't you know, I'm even paying off the college loan. All I can say -- God is good! A completely unexpected financial blessing made it possible to pay of all debt in one day. Thankfully, God's finances are not limited by human circumstances (we're in a recession, right?).