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Sittint here in my car ready to go to work and was amazed at what a beautiful sky. We are so small in this big universe. Does anyone think of the enormousy of it all?

Grand Opening.....

of Beader Bubbe's Shop has finally happened.....Each day I will post another item to be sold in my shop....so keep an eye out for wonderful things....I have finally been creative and am now in the process of photographing and editing all items....some old and some new.....so check back often or subscribe to my blog where you will see it first.......

Beader Bubbe's Shop by BeaderBubbe on Etsy

Beader Bubbe's Shop by BeaderBubbe on Etsy


Finally up and running,,,has been slow and still working on it.....but feel like I accomplished something...today due to rain, I hope to spend more time in my shop and bring things up to date.....now off to work first.....it keeps getting in the way of my crafting!!

Wiiiiiiiiiiiii

I purchased the Wii Fit Plus in order to get some exercise in my life and lose some more weight.....the diet plan I am on has already made me lose close to 20 lbs but since I have much more to go, exercise was the way.....I hate exercise.....I am finally walking much better but I am not a walker for exercise. So here comes Wii Fit.....

It stayed in the box for almost a week and on Saturday the grandsons were over for a sleep over and busy upstairs.....so I decided to sneak downstairs and try this out.

Of course, I could not hide from them, they found me and wow, they wanted in on this Wii...they have their own games they play but they wanted exericse....like they needed it! We put on for multiplayers.....and found such exercise games as hoola hoop (they werent even around for the hoola hoop) so I thought this was a piece of cake....I grew up in the hoola hoop times.....lost that one........

Then we tried the snow ball fight......lost again.......the skiing was a bit better but the 6 year old beat the pants off on me on that one......I then tried the obstacle course and when I finally came in last on that one, I gave up.......besides I felt like I ran a marathon anyway.....I really must practice when they are not around the maybe then I will win the crown.....no wonder these kids become addicted to the Wii......but the best part was having fun with my grandsons......priceless.....

Testing.

Did you know.....

....there was a challenged and banned book list?  As an avid reader and one who would be livid about being told what I could and could not read......I wasnt aware how big this was until I read on Till We Read Again's blog that its national banned books week.......http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/banned/bannedbooksweek/index.cfm.......

During the summer, when I manage to read at least a book a week and realizing that there are so many books and not enough time to read them all......I cant even imagine this....and yet it exists........so to those avid reader like me.....remember, this is a free country and we should all have the right to read what we want......dont like the content?  then you dont have to read the book......

Opening Soon :)

Everyone needs a necklace and there will be plenty in my soon to open store    beader bubbe

Mania by Craig Larsen

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


The mind, drugs and the role they play in our lives....be careful who you trust....a thrilling book with twists along the way.....



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Opening Soon :)

I will be opening my new Etsy Store soon but wanted to give my blogging buddies first look....over the next few days I will be posting some of my jewelry that I have completed and will soon be posting on Etsy under my blogging name of

So keep an eye out and over the next few days check out my etsy store   ..............Beader Bubbe..............I should be up and running by next week......

Opening Soon.....

Just a sample of items that will be on sale in my new etsy shop...bookmark it and keep tuned here for grand opening .......

Which way did the cat go?

Came home on Thursday to find we were dog sitting my son's girlfriend's boss's dog.....

He's cute but a little skittish and did not stay still for one minute.....the grandkids were over and made him even more nervous and he kept looking for my son who was at work and then to school......what we dont do for our children!!!

Friday.....TGIF

Come on, its Friday.....what else do you have to do?  Follow me and check out blogs!!

Welcome Fall....

Despite the fact that it was 85 degrees today....it is Fall...........time for pumpkins and scare crows......and things that go bump in the night..............

Need a book to read?

On the foggy streets of Seattle, a serial killer known as the Street Butcher is terrorising the city. Newspaper photographer Nick Wilder is accustomed to seeing gruesome homicide scenes. But when the Street Butcher claims Nick's brother his latest casualty, the case suddenly becomes very personal. Determined to find his brother's killer, Nick stumbles into a dizzying labyrinth of deceit and danger. As he digs deeper, Nick discovers his own past holds a key to unmasking a clever, diabolical psychopath. But the real motives behind the murders are as cold and stark as Seattle's winters - and much more blood will spill before Nick learns the horrifying truth. ...........

Ordered this book through my Kindle..(free) and havent been able to put it down...so needless to say nothing is getting done in my house...no beading, no photo taking, no cleaning.....if you love mysteries.....check it out.....I will return to my crafts, I will return to my crafts.....

Love Giveaways?

....then hop on over to Someday Crafs and check out Three Little Birds beautiful crafts and jewelry giveaways......

I havent been blogging lately because of the death of the mother of a very close friend......but will be starting again and hope to open my new Etsy store soon........

Now that most of the ......

holidays are over I am back to blogging....lots to blog about but this is only a break I am taking....having some tomato soup because I finally have the house to myself.....



so first its vacumming and then mopping,

because when the kids return - its messy time again......but until Wednesday my floor will be clean......and shiney.......so after my soup break...........

                                                                           

I will be downstairs with the wash.....dont want to show you how much I have.......but when it done, will be going upstairs to take pix of some jewelry I made to start my new etsy shop....grand opening soon.....so have a good one and stay tuned......

Thinking of you..

 In my blog hopping I came across the above blog and thought it was apropro because my friends mother just passed away and we are all thinking about her....but this is about blog hopping and I am happy to say I will do that today, so check out the site and go hopping.....

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Just finished this trilogy by Stieg Larsson and have completely enjoyed this series....such "cant put down" books, with unexpected twists....Liz Salander...an amazing woman....a must read for any suspense seeking reader.

If you havent read his books yet, please do, you will not be disappointed....



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This was such a.....

....lazy weekend...The holidays put me in the mood to relax....after 3 days of cooking beforehand, having to serve dinner and having the kids and their kids over....Sat and Sun just rolled into one big DO NOTHING day.....I got to thinking that this is a good thing....

Monday is back to work, a hectic full week, come home, clean, watch grandkids, there is laundry to do.....sometimes a DO NOTHING day is good...How many of us just relax long enough to feel better...we are a world of constant moving, constant doing....we must learn to stop and smell the flowers.

We are entering Fall.....the colors are changing......enjoy the world around us.......because way too soon we will be seeing

not this.......

but this........think about it!

UP, UP AND UP.....

How many times do we bring ourselves down?


Once a day, once a week, once a month…..several times a day…..why,? thin people don’t do that……so from now on lets try to be up…..up on all we do for no matter what we do, there will be times things don’t work out….but that is life…..

So I am here to report “up” time………..

I will not be brought down by my scale……….I will be up on the fact that recently I went to see another Cyclone game (they are in the playoffs) and they give out free stuff…all summer long, they give out free stuff…….shirts, umbrellas, hats etc……

The shirts come in one size – extra large – and I take them home because hubby likes free stuff but he lost 85 lbs and can no longer fit into an XL……I on the other hand have gained so much weight, I too cannot fit into an XL -- probably an XXL would be better for me……….BUT WAIT! I have lost 16 lbs already….could it be, could it be?? Well let me try that XL shirt on -----------WOW, it fits, it fits…….

Fun Fritz Family

Fun Fritz Family


Anyone hear of Boogie Wipes? check out this great giveaway I found this morning.......

HAPPY GRANDPARENTS DAY

There is nothing more satisfying than being a grandparent.  The day my children were born were great but the feeling you get when your children have children is beyond words...I am lucky enough to have 6 wonderful grandchildren who are growing faster than weeds.....Each age is special, whether they are 9 or 2....they are all special and dear to my heart.  I am one of those lucky grandparents who lives close to their grandchildren and get to see them on a regular basis.

So, to all those grandmas and grandpas out there......may today be a grand day and remember to cherish your children and grandchildren always.....lots of hugs and kisses make all things better.....and remember, spoiling them is our privilege....

Today..............

Today....

I awoke, got on the scale, and gained a pound...I proceeded through the day annoyed at myself and asking why.....then I remembered what today was. September 11th where people lost loved ones and I said - "so I gained a pound"....how insignificant compared to what happened 9 years ago. I was there, frantic for two hours until I heard from my hubby (who worked near the WTC) and two of my children who worked uptown......

Today, I put things in perspective, whats important and whats not.



Today, I will change the things I can.



Today, I will accept the things I cannot change.



Today, I ordered the Wii Fit...and will begin seriously exercising.....and will awake everyday thankful for what I have - a wonderful husband, great children and great grandchildren, my health, a good job, great friends........because life is short and....."You’ll miss the best things if you keep your eyes shut."

— Dr. Seuss (I Can Read with My Eyes Shut)

Never Forget

To all the families who lost a loved one, WE WILL NEVER FORGET............................

To all those who responded, WE WILL NEVER FORGET........

New Shop

I am opening a new shop on Etsy in a few weeks.  I am currently working on some items to be placed in my shop and hope to have many sales....I am currently photographing these items and will be putting them on my site Beader Bubbe within the next week or so...So keep a lookout for many pleasant surprises.....

Bookmarking......

Bookmark this page because the grand opening will soon be happening.....Bracelets, Necklaces and Keychains will start appearing on this site......stay tuned for the grand opening.....

Making Strides

   I have only 40 days left before my Making Strides Walk  on October 17, 2010.......anyone wishing to make a donation please go to my page - http://main.acsevents.org/goto/agnesshapiro and give to this worthy cause......We are walking for the Honeybees so please come out and walk with us if you live in Brooklyn; or donate online .....to this worthy cause.

Back to School

Although the children were not due in today, all staff had to be back....it was a great day outside, too nice to return to school, but we did..........everyone looked great......we had a nice breakfast, a faculty conference.....and then teachers and para went off to set up their room......

As a school secretary I hit the paperwork.....and my desk is a mess again....like I never left.....new staff, old staff....who's leaving, need supplies, emails, schedules, mailboxes.....it was so busy, I forgot to go to lunch......

But tomorrow promises to be more hectic for the children will be back, excited, dressed so neatly and wanting to see old friends, make new ones and meet their teachers.....

So to all those who are involved in the education system....may this term be as great as the weather was today.....may all your classes come out smarter than they went in.......and as educators, may we all learn something ourselves....because you are never too old to learn.

WOW what a great surprise!

"Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you will get"....well today when I opened my computer to check out my blogging I was totally surpised that I was picked to receive this award.....you see, I usually dont get awards.....so I am delighted to be picked......

of course with awards comes responsibilities.....so first let me thank the person who passed this award to me ..........Linda from http://www.lindalovesblog.blogspot.com/ who received the award herself and graciously passed it on to me......

so in order to be worthy of this award I must reveal 5 secrets about myself...........oh my!

here goes...........
1. I would rather be blogging then cleaning my house...........
2. If I could change careers, I would love to be a professional photographer.........
3. If I had one wish before I die, it would be to go on a cruise.
4. I would love to run a marathon.
5. If I had my life to live over, I would have worked harder on my relationship with my mom.....

The rules say I must pass this award to five other bloggers who I think are stylish and they are..........

#1- Suzeblogz.........my favorite....
#2-someday crafts
#3-Mystee
#4-Till we read again
#5-lori anderson

I wish I can give all my followers awards...........they are all great.........thats why I follow them!

When Snow............

...........starts falling and covers the ground, just remember the days of the hot summer 2010..........and the beautiful colors of flowers............

The Sea...........and Jellyfish...............