November Theme Day: Books


This is my first post with the new camera I bought with my birthday money from my parents and my gran. My husband and I have a trip to China planned this month, so I thought a new camera would be just the thing... who knows when I'll get back that far east again? I'd better get some good photos!

Anyway, the Bookshelf is a local used/new bookstore. They have a pretty good selection, especially in the romance and mystery sections (not what I usually look for, but it seems people are always trading in those types of books).

Please check out some of the other book posts from around the world on this theme day!

American Fork (UT), USA by Annie, Anderson (SC), USA by Lessie, Ararat, Australia by freefalling, Arradon, France by Alice, Ashton under Lyne, UK by Pennine, Auckland, New Zealand by Lachezar, Aurora, South Africa by shelagh, Austin (TX), USA by LB, Avignon, France by Nathalie, Bali, Indonesia by Anak Dokan, Bandung, Indonesia by Harry Makertia, Bandung, Indonesia by Eki Akhwan, Bandung, Indonesia by Bunyamin, Bangkok, Thailand by UberSand, Barrow-in-Furness, UK by Enitharmon, Barton (VT), USA by Andree, Baziège, France by PaB, Belgrade, Serbia by Bibi, Bellefonte (PA), USA by Barb-n-PA, Birmingham (AL), USA by VJ, Bogor, Indonesia by Gagah, Boston (MA), USA by Cluelessinboston, Boston (MA), USA by Ilse, Boulder (CO), USA by A Sterling World, Budapest, Hungary by Zannnie and Zsolt, Budapest, Hungary by Isadora, Buenos Aires, Argentina by Karine, Canterbury, UK by Rose, Cavite, Philippines by Steven Que, Chandler (AZ), USA by PattheAZRealtor, Chapel Hill (NC), USA by missleah, Château-Gontier, France by Laurent, Chateaubriant, France by Bergson, Chateaubriant, France by trieulet, Cheltenham, UK by Marley, Chennai, India by Ram N, City of the Blue Mountains, Australia by Richard, Coral Gables (FL), USA by Jnstropic, Edinburgh, UK by Dido, Evry, France by Olivier, Fort Lauderdale (FL), USA by Gigi, Geneva (IL), USA by Kelly, Glasgow, Scotland by Jackie, Gliwice, Poland by prado&fio, Greenville (SC), USA by Denton, Grenoble, France by Bleeding Orange, Haninge, Sweden by Steffe, Helsinki, Finland by PPusa, Herne Bay, Great Britain by Han, Lil n Caz, Hobart, Australia by Greg, Honningsvag, Norway by J., Islip (NY), USA by Bettye, Jakarta, Indonesia by Santy, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia by Susie of Arabia, Jefferson City (MO), USA by Chinamom2005, Juneau (AK), USA by Gwyn, Karwar, India by Yogesh, Knoxville (TN), USA by hope, Knoxville (TN), USA by Knoxville Girl, Lakewood (OH), USA by mouse, Larchmont (NY), USA by Marie-Noyale, Las Vegas (NV), USA by Mo, Lisbon, Portugal by Sailor Girl, Lisbon, Portugal by Maria João, Lodz, Poland by wikiyu, London, UK by Ham, Madrid, Spain by Tr3nta, Mainz, Germany by JB, Manila, Philippines by Heyokity, Manila, Philippines by Hilda, Melbourne, Australia by John, Melbourne, Australia by Mblamo, Menton, France by Jilly, Mexico City, Mexico by Carraol, Middletown (MD), USA by Bernie, Milton, New Zealand by Milton Daily Photo, Milwaukee (WI), USA by karl, Minneapolis (MN), USA by Mitch, Minneapolis (MN), USA by snapshutter, Molfetta, Italy by saretta, Monrovia (CA), USA by Keith, Monte Carlo, Monaco by Jilly, Monterrey, Mexico by rafa, Montréal, Canada by My Life in Montreal, Moscow (ID), USA by Sherry, Moscow, Russia by Irina, Mumbai, India by Kunalbhatia, Mumbai, India by MumbaiiteAnu, Murcia, Spain by usuahia, Napa (CA), USA by katester, Nashville (TN), USA by Chris, Nelson, New Zealand by Meg and Ben, New Delhi, India by Delhi Photo Diary, New Orleans (LA), USA by steve buser, New York City (NY), USA by Kitty, New York City (NY), USA by Ming the Merciless, Norwich, UK by Goddess888, Oklahoma City (OK), USA by ananda.tashie, Orlando (FL), USA by OrlFla, Paderborn, Germany by Soemchen, Palos Verdes (CA), USA by tash, Paris, France by Elsa, Paris, France by Eric, Pasadena (CA), USA by Petrea, Pasadena (CA), USA by Can8ianben, Pensacola (FL), USA by P J, Philadelphia (PA), USA by Stiffa, Phoenix (AZ), USA by Sharon, Port Angeles (WA), USA by Jelvistar, Port Elizabeth, South Africa by Sam, Port Townsend (WA), USA by raf, Prague, Czech Republic by Honza03, Prague, Czech Republic by kakna, Quincy (MA), USA by slim, Ramsey, Isle of Man by babooshka, Reykjavik, Iceland by Vírgíll, Riga, Latvia by Riga Photos, Roanoke (VA), USA by Tanya, Rotterdam, Netherlands by Ineke, Rouen, France by Bbsato, Saarbrücken, Germany by LadyDemeter, Saigon, Vietnam by Simon, Saint Paul (MN), USA by Kate, Salem (OR), USA by pearls, Salem (OR), USA by jill, Salt Lake City (UT), USA by Eric, San Antonio (TX), USA by Kramer, San Francisco (CA), USA by Burd Zel Krai, San Francisco (CA), USA by PFranson, Santa Fe (NM), USA by Randem, Seattle (WA), USA by Kim, Seattle (WA), USA by Chuck, Selma (AL), USA by RamblingRound, Seoul, Korea South by SeoulSnapper, Seoul, South Korea by Phil, Sesimbra, Portugal by Aldeia, Silver Spring (MD), USA by John, Singapore, Singapore by Keropok, Singapore, Singapore by Zannnie, Sofia, Bulgaria by Antonia, Springfield (IL), USA by Aubrey, Stanwood (WA), USA by MaryBeth, Stavanger, Norway by Tanty, Stayton (OR), USA by Celine, Stockholm, Sweden by Stromsjo, Stouffville, Canada by Ken, Subang Jaya, Malaysia by JC, Sunshine Coast, Australia by bitingmidge, Sydney, Australia by Ann, Sydney, Australia by Sally, Székesfehérvár, Hungary by Teomo, Tacloban City, Philippines by agnesdv, Tamarindo, Costa Rica by David, Tauranga, New Zealand by Lisa Sarsfield, Telluride (CO), USA by mtsrool, Tempe (AZ), USA by angie, Terrell (TX), USA by Jim K, Terrell (TX), USA by Bstexas, Torino, Italy by Fabrizio, Torun, Poland by Glenn, Toulouse, France by Julia, Trieste, Italy by Rob&Piero, Turin, Italy by Livio, Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina by Jazzy, Twin Cities (MN), USA by Slinger, Verona, Italy by Valeria in Verona, Vienna, Austria by G_mirage2, Wailea (HI), USA by Kuanyin, Washington (DC), USA by D.C. Confidential, Wellington, New Zealand by Jeremyb, West Paris (ME), USA by crittoria, West Sacramento (CA), USA by Barbara, Willits (CA), USA by Elaine, Woerden, Netherlands by Marcel, Yakima (WA), USA by katney, Yellowknife, Canada by Arctic Dreamer, York, UK by Ruby in York

Last Look at Artwork...


This weekend my husband and I have tickets for To Kill A Mockingbird at New Stage. I'll let you know if there are any new paintings or other artworks on display. For now, I hope you'll enjoy this water scene.

Happy Halloween!!!!

More Artwork


Although I wouldn't really want to hang this picture in my house, I am always attracted to anything ballet related. I spent many years as a child studying dance and even wanted to be a professional dancer. Although that dream didn't pan out, things have not turned out too badly for me.

Artwork


Newstage theater's concession/interval area doubles as a gallery during main stage shows. This painting is allegedly a scene from Munich. I have been to Munich a couple of times and I don't really see it but it is a nice painting nonetheless. I'll show some more paintings from the gallery tomorrow.


Also, heartfelt thanks go out to Evry Daily Photo for the Kreativ Blogger award. As part of the deal, here are a list of six things that make me happy and six of my favorite blogs. Neither of these lists is in any particular order.

A good score in golf.
Chocolate anything.
Getting something in the mail that's not a bill or junk.
Finishing a good book.
A cozy Saturday morning breakfast with my husband.
Watching Law & Order.

Terrel, TX by Brian
Memphis, TN by Southernheart
Villigin, Switzerland by Z
Selma, AL by Rambling Round
Sydney, Australia by Sally
Stockholm, Sweden by Per Stromsjo

A Sweet Transvestite


Chad King played the role of Frank. He added a bit of Southern Charm to the role, which was quite appropriate!

Rocky Horror Picture Show


Remember I told you awhile back about the auditions for Rocky Horror? I did get offered a part in the chorus, but I decided to do Murder on the Nile instead.

In any case, I went to see the show this weekend. Both my dh and I really enjoyed it. It was performed in the old Pix movie theater in the Fondren District of Jackson. Everyone had to bring their own chairs as the theater is gutted. The stage was quite creative, I was really impressed with the use of video and a minimal set to convey the story. All of the actors brought so much energy - overall it was a great show. I sort of wish I had been a part of it.

Birthday Present


Since so many of you asked what I received for my birthday - here it is! A brand new RED golf pushcart. The cart I had before was an older dragging model with only two wheels. I find that pushing is much easier and it has many added features, like a cup-holder, a mesh bag for balls and tees and much more. So far, I'm loving it!

Sky Watch Friday: Canton Police Station



I took this picture last Thursday while I was on jury duty. The building has sort of an art-deco-y feel. Maybe it's the sqare squat shape and the overhang, I don't know. Last Friday we had a beautiful blue sky, this morning it's raining, but hopefully things will improve for my golf game this afternoon!


Happy Friday everyone and don't forget to click on the picture to check out other skies from around the world!

Murder on the Nile


Here's a look at one of the scenes from Murder on the Nile. I gave my camera to my husband and told him to film when I was onstage, but he forgot. :(
All of the actors, including myself, had a good time. It's too bad we only had one weekend of performances. But the audiences seemed to enjoy it and hopefully they'll be back for our next show!

Back to Blogging!


Sorry for the absence, but last week was quite busy for me.

1. I got chosen to serve on the jury of a civil case. The judge told us it would take no more than two days, we ended up being there all week!

2. I was performing in Murder on the Nile last weekend, so we had tech/dress rehearsals all week.

3. Wednesday was my birthday!

Thanks for all the comments and wishes. Now that I've had time to catch up on all my work that piled up last week, I should be able to make regular posts again. This is a look at hole seven at Deerfield Gold Course. My golf game has also been suffering from my time being concentrated elsewhere.

Happy Birthday to Me!!!


My husband woke up early and prepared this surprise breakfast. A very nice treat for a Wednesday morning and one that will hopefully take me through another day of jury duty.

Canton Square


Today I had lunch with some of my new jury duty friends at RJ Barrel's. It's a restaurant right on the old Canton Square. Canton is actually a place worth visiting. The city has a real old town square that is often used for filming movies and whatnot. Unfortunately, I didn't have a lot of time to walk around and take photos as we had to get back to the courthouse, but hopefully I can tomorrow.

Today we heard opening arguments and part of the plaintiff's case. I hope we'll be able to wrap things up tomorrow. It's definitely not like on TV. It's rather boring at times and the attorneys are not as eloquent.

Jury Duty


I got called for jury duty today. I had to report to the Madison County Courthouse at 8.30. They were chosing jurors for the grand jury and for a civil case to be tried later this week. I would have really liked to be on the grand jury, but sadly did not get chosen.

Instead I was assigned the spot of juror number 11 for the civil case. I have to go back tomorrow to see if I make the final cut. I'm not that keen on serving on the jury, but as I have never done it before, it might be interesting.

Have any of you ever served on a jury? Was the trial interesting?

Blue Heron


This beauty really let me get up close yesterday. I guess he was concentrating on finding some dinner!

The Set


Welcome, welcome to the Lotus! Every cabin is the best on boat and gets all afternoon sun!

Ridgeland High School


This is the back entrance to the high school where we are currently putting together our production of Murder on the Nile. The high school has graciously allowed us to use their cafeteria stage for our performance. The only downside is it's a one-weekend only deal. It seems rather sad to have put all of this work into a play for only three performances, but it has been fun.

Dress rehearsals start next week with opening night on Friday. I'll post some pictures of the set tomorrow - it's almost finished!

Murder on the Nile


This is what has been taking up so much of my time lately.

Fire!


I was stopped at a traffic light yesterday when I noticed a large amount of smoke coming from the Kangaroo gas station across the street. Unfortunately, I couldn't get a great shot, but an old truck was on fire. My husband passed the scene later on and saw the carcass being towed away. A fire next to the gas pumps could have easily turned into a very dangerous station, but luckily no one was hurt. I guess someone will be looking for a new car though!

Waterfall


This waterfall was captured inside Pan Asia restaurant. It's one of the best places to eat in Jackson and they recently relocated to a brand new building which was designed and built just for them.

There was a similar waterfall arrangement at the old restaurant, but it wasn't as impressive. There's also a sushi bar - I'm sure my husband and I will be back to try it out soon.

PS: Thanks to those of you who left suggestions for my creative block. I think my main problem is a lack of time to get out and hunt for photo ops. But I have decided to try to take a fresh look at the things I see every day.

Neigh!


This will be the last look at Oklahoma City. This colorful horsey welcomed visitors to one of Bricktown's many souvenir shops. I like the patchwork of pictures - it's certainly something different!

Unfortunately, I'm finding inspiration in Jackson hard to come by these days. Between the theater and golf, I don't have a lot of time for "looking" for photos and I sort of feel like I've tapped the most interesting things in Jackson. Any advice for a burned out blogger would be appreciated.

Eternal Roller


There was no plaque for this statue, but I can only assume it is a rendition of the Greek mythological character Sisysphus. He was condemed to roll a boulder uphill, only to have it roll back down again for all eternity. I'm not sure if his story has any correlation to Oklahoma City, or if that it is even a positive thing. But it is a nice statue.

Bricktown Canal


This is Oklahoma City's version of the River Walk in San Antonio - the Bricktown Canal. It opened around seven years ago and has become a popular downtown attraction. You can walk it or hop on one of the water taxis for a guided tour. Although it's quite artificial, I still think it's nice.

October Theme Day: Lines


Here's a look at some lines in Bricktown in downtown OKC. It's a lovely part of town that has undergone a lot of renovation in the past ten years. There are lots of nice restaurants, bars and shops that have cropped up in the old brick buildings. It's a great place to spend an afternoon - or evening!

For a look at lines from other parts of the world, check out the blogs participating in today's theme!

Albuquerque (NM), USA by Helen, American Fork (UT), USA by Annie, Arradon, France by Alice, Ashton under Lyne, UK by Pennine, Aspen (CO), USA by IamMBB, Auckland, New Zealand by Baruch, Auckland, New Zealand by Lachezar, Austin (TX), USA by LB, Avignon, France by Nathalie, Bandung, Indonesia by Eki Akhwan, Bandung, Indonesia by Harry Makertia, Bandung, Indonesia by Bunyamin, Barrow-in-Furness, UK by Enitharmon, Barton (VT), USA by Andree, Baziège, France by PaB, Belgrade, Serbia by Bibi, Belgrade, Serbia by BgdPic, Bellefonte (PA), USA by Barb-n-PA, Bicheno, Australia by Greg, Birmingham (AL), USA by VJ, Bogor, Indonesia by Gagah, Boston (MA), USA by Cluelessinboston, Boston (MA), USA by Ilse, Budapest, Hungary by Zannnie and Zsolt, Budapest, Hungary by agrajag, Budapest, Hungary by Isadora, Buenos Aires, Argentina by Karine, Canterbury, UK by Rose, Cape Town, South Africa by JSB, Cape Town, South Africa by Kerry-Anne, Cavite, Philippines by Steven Que, Château-Gontier, France by Laurent, Chateaubriant, France by trieulet, Chateaubriant, France by Bergson, Cheltenham, UK by Marley, Chennai, India by Ram N, Coral Gables (FL), USA by Jnstropic, Durban, South Africa by CrazyCow, Edwardsville (IL), USA by Mdflores, Fort Lauderdale (FL), USA by Gigi, Franschhoek, South Africa by JSB, Geneva (IL), USA by Kelly, Glasgow, Scotland by Jackie, Greenville (SC), USA by Denton, Grenoble, France by Bleeding Orange, Hamilton, New Zealand by Sakiwi, Hangzhou, China by Chanin, Helsinki, Finland by PPusa, Hobart, Australia by Greg, Honningsvag, Norway by J., Hyde, UK by Gerald, Hyde, UK by Old Hyde, Islip (NY), USA by Bettye, Jakarta, Indonesia by Santy, Jefferson City (MO), USA by Chinamom2005, Karwar, India by Yogesh, Knoxville (TN), USA by Knoxville Girl, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia by Edwin, La Antigua, Guatemala by Rudy, Lakewood (OH), USA by mouse, Larchmont (NY), USA by Marie-Noyale, Las Vegas (NV), USA by Mo, Lisbon, Portugal by Sailor Girl, Lodz, Poland by ritalounge, London, UK by Ham, London, UK by Mo, Madrid, Spain by Tr3nta, Mainz, Germany by JB, Manila, Philippines by Hilda, Manila, Philippines by Anthony, Manila, Philippines by Heyokity, Melbourne, Australia by John, Menton, France by Jilly, Mexico City, Mexico by Carraol, Middletown (MD), USA by Bernie, Milton, New Zealand by Milton Daily Photo, Milwaukee (WI), USA by karl, Minneapolis (MN), USA by Mitch, Minneapolis (MN), USA by Greg, Minneapolis (MN), USA by Scott, Molfetta, Italy by saretta, Monrovia (CA), USA by Keith, Monte Carlo, Monaco by Jilly, Monterrey, Mexico by rafa, Muizenberg, South Africa by Pentaxjunkie, Mumbai, India by Kunalbhatia, Mumbai, India by MumbaiiteAnu, Nelson, New Zealand by Meg and Ben, New Delhi, India by Delhi Photo Diary, New York City (NY), USA by Ming the Merciless, New York City (NY), USA by Kitty, Norwich, UK by Goddess888, Orlando (FL), USA by OrlFla, Paderborn, Germany by Soemchen, Palos Verdes (CA), USA by tash, Paris, France by Elsa, Paris, France by Eric, Pasadena (CA), USA by Petrea, Pasadena (CA), USA by Can8ianben, Pensacola (FL), USA by P J, Petoskey (MI), USA by Christie, Philadelphia (PA), USA by Andrew Foderaro, Phoenix (AZ), USA by Sharon, Pilisvörösvár, Hungary by Elise, Port Angeles (WA), USA by Jelvistar, Prague, Czech Republic by kakna, Quezon City, Philippines by ann pablo, Quincy (MA), USA by slim, Rabaul, Papua New Guinea by Jules, Ramsey, Isle of Man by babooshka, Reykjavik, Iceland by Vírgíll, Riga, Latvia by Riga Photos, Roanoke (VA), USA by Tanya, Rome, Italy by Giovanni, Rotterdam, Netherlands by Ineke, Rouen, France by Bbsato, Saarbrücken, Germany by LadyDemeter, Saigon, Vietnam by Simon, Saint Louis (MO), USA by Strangetastes, Saint Paul (MN), USA by Kate, Salt Lake City (UT), USA by Eric, San Antonio (TX), USA by Kramer, San Diego (CA), USA by Felicia, San Francisco (CA), USA by Burd Zel Krai, San Francisco (CA), USA by PFranson, Schenectady (NY), USA by Buck, Seattle (WA), USA by Kim, Seattle (WA), USA by Chuck, Selma (AL), USA by RamblingRound, Sequim (WA), USA by Eponabri, Sesimbra, Portugal by Aldeia, Setúbal, Portugal by Maria Elisa, Silver Spring (MD), USA by John, Singapore, Singapore by Keropok, Singapore, Singapore by Zannnie, Sofia, Bulgaria by Antonia, South Pasadena (CA), USA by Laurie, Stanwood (WA), USA by MaryBeth, Stayton (OR), USA by Celine, Stockholm, Sweden by Stromsjo, Sunshine Coast, Australia by bitingmidge, Sydney, Australia by Ann, Sydney, Australia by Sally, Székesfehérvár, Hungary by Teomo, Tacloban City, Philippines by agnesdv, Tamarindo, Costa Rica by David, Telluride (CO), USA by mtsrool, Terrell (TX), USA by Jim K, Terrell (TX), USA by Bstexas, Test City (MA), USA by , Torun, Poland by Glenn, Toulouse, France by Julia, Turin, Italy by Livio, Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina by Jazzy, Twin Cities (MN), USA by Slinger, Vienna, Austria by G_mirage2, Wailea (HI), USA by Kuanyin, Washington (DC), USA by D.C. Confidential, Wellington, New Zealand by Jeremyb, West Sacramento (CA), USA by Barbara, Weston (FL), USA by WestonDailyPhoto, Willits (CA), USA by Elaine, Yardley (PA), USA by Mrlynn

Inside the Crystal Bridge


The Crystal Bridge is host to tropical plants and flowers from all over the world. It's really a magical place and one of the highlights of downtown Oklahoma City.

There are so many beautiful flowers, it's hard to choose just one, so here's a collage of the highlights!

Greetings from Oklahoma City!


I spent the weekend with my family in Oklahoma City. On Saturday, I took my husband downtown to show him some of the highlights. Although he's been to OKC several times, we've never really had time to explore.

This is the Crystal Bridge which is the centerpiece of the Myriad Gardens. Inside it's basically a greenhouse filled with tropical plants and flowers. I will feature photos from Oklahoma City all week.

The Debate


The first presidential debate is taking place right here in Mississippi! There's advertising for it everywhere and folks seem pretty excited. It seems that McCain is going to make it. It would have been pretty sad if it got cancelled. I'm excited to hear how it turns out!

Nacktschnecke


Slugs have a very fitting name in German - naked snails! Although I do like snails, I'm not so fond of their slimy, naked cousins. I certainly wouldn't go out of my way to save one. But you have to admit, the name in German is quite clever and descriptive..

This little guy was in the same area as the snails. Makes me wonder if he lost his "clothes" somewhere along the way.

PS: The line "Zuzu's petals!" does come from A Wonderful Life. But don't feel bad if you didn't know it - I didn't either before I did the murder mystery.

Schnecken


Schneke (snail) is a term of endearment in German. I have always had a soft spot for the little guys. When I was a little girl, I'd always peel them off the sidewalk after it rained. It would be sad if anyone stepped on them!

I found these little guys in my backyard. I just hope they're not bad for my plants.

Rossini's


This wall mural is in the bar area of Rossini's where we held our last public performance of Good Grape Hunting last week. We have one private show scheduled for this week and then our run is over. I'm sort of glad, it's rather tiring to play a murderess.

Yes, it's true... I DID kill Will Beabore!

Murder at Rossini's


We had our last public show of Good Grape Hunting last Tuesday at Rossini's. This was the first time the group has put on a show at this particular restaurant. The owner seemed pleased with the crowd it drew, so hopefully there will be future shows.

This is how the tables looked - each team has their own name like Magnum PI or the Hardy Boys. There is quite a bit of competition to catch all the clues and win the big prize. My husband and some friends from work came to see me. They guessed the killer correctly, but they didn't get all the bonus questions right... so the prize went to someone else.

This question is the tie-breaker on our answer sheet. From what movie does the line "Zuzu's petals!" come from? If you know, leave a comment. I'll show more of Rossini's tomorrow.