Ordinary Life

We had waited in a respectable line to meet Merida, listening all the while to people in front of us discuss 'underground trading' for Fast Pass slots to meet other, more in-demand characters. Apparently that's a real thing.  When we reached the front, the kilted line manager noticed Riley passing the time by testing the twirl of her dress. He asked her how his own twirl was, flaring the kilt with a full 360° spin. Gotta love those cast members who like to have fun. Before I could ask him for an encore twirl and photo it was our turn to greet the princess...he said "Let's see if Merida's dress twirls." It did.

Magic Kingdom trips 2006 // 2015. Time changes everything.  Or, most things. ;]

#MoveItShakeItDanceItPlayIt

It was a long day, it was a fun day. It was a day filled with walking, it was a day filled with dancing. Stay tuned... [we're recharging our batteries... especially those of us who've known more than two decades worth of days]

Backroads Sunset

Tonight,  I saw an unanticipated result of our current administration's influence on today's youth. Chandler was describing an efficiency report for Fort Stewart that he had accidentally  "over-seen" while we were in Savannah recently. His grandfather, an engineering contractor for McLean, had some reports lying on a desk, in a closed binder in the same room the boys were bunking. Total happenstance report reading,  really. What Chan was impressed by was the efficiency of the Army as detailed in the report.He was describing how the report listed amount of wattage used per army barrack. And that's when I spotted it.  He said " Army Buh-Rocks " Bunk houses by this name would be the current President of the United States. (And I'm pretty sure he didn't serve...)  We often tease ChanMan about his creative pronunciation skills, and it is a homonym, so, I won't devote any more of this post to something that may embarrass him. However, it is an ide...

Lazaretto Creek is one of my favorite spots [ so far,  life is young yet...oh,  but not as young as she used to be ]  Whether we're headed towards the ocean or away from her,  I enjoy crossing over the scenic spot: boats of all sorts to one side,  lonesome Cockspur Light on the other. I enjoy spending time down near the docks even more. Yesterday's lunch found us creekside @ CoCo's finishing arithmetic [1 Million ÷ 25 ] o ver sandwiches featuring melted cheese ( there were other ingredients but it is only ever the cheese that matters ) and counting our fingers to the rhythm of the music from many decades and genres . That's all really.  Just a nickel for the Nice Day jar.  Thanks for listening. Bonus Nickel: I learned more about lazarettos than I previously knew when getting ready to frilly up this post with links. Double Bonus Nickels [dime?]: I learned more about Lazaretto Creek's unique history , too. And as is often the case, learning backstory...

The real problem with a hard-hitting, right-on-the-money-Sunday-morning-sermon is my propensity to quote parts of it against my fellow man (and myself) for the rest of the week.  I don't think that's how they're supposed to work. Leave Space For Grace, Kelly .  (Ah yes...I've heard she was quite the dancer.) 

Problem is posed in first 5 minutes. Give yourself 24 Hrs to solve, then watch the second half to check your solution (or find relief).  Taking the "Truth-Teller Amongst Togglers Dilemma" to bed with me-- find the truth-teller in only two questions:

Now I'd like to paint... maybe after a brief nap...

I am learning new things. Thank you, Khan Academy .  Project: Shooting star From THAT :    ASSIGNMENT Decide what side of the canvas you want the star to start from, the top, bottom, left or right, and position your star there. Decide what direction you want the star to move in. Change the variables inside draw so that the star moves the way you wanted. Add another star or other shape, and animate it going in a different direction. Bonus: Change the star into a different shape, or have it shoot out of a cannon. Bonus: Add a backdrop, like a starry night or skyscrapers. To THIS : *REFRESH MAY BE REQUIRED TO VIEW ANIMATION, I HAVEN'T LEARNED LOOPING QUITE YET*

Whenever my phone finds a WiFi signal, it uploads my photos to Picasa. Occasionally, I will remember to check Picasa for the "auto awesome" projects it creates for me. My favorite are the animations. If that isn't already clear by now, stay tuned. . . the pattern will repeat itself enough in time. .. The other day,  I took photos of the sun setting. Usually,  I don't even remember the Picasa feature but as I took these particular photos,  I remember thinking that I hoped an animation would be created from them.  I took extra to increase the chances [and also to make creating one myself easier if it didn't auto-create] Given the time, I could probably create a longer version. However, I  have not been given any time that doesn't already belong to other responsibilities and projects at the moment, so I'm pleased as punch that my little wish was granted.  Sunset Downtown Marina Fernandina Beach

I'm peeking at you peeking at me .  .  .

...as opposed to steaming,  scorching or scalding.