Bonnie

Yes! That is forsythia blooming at the Burrow!

Current Location: The Burrow
Current Mood: indescribable
Current Music: "I Like to Rise When the Sun, She Rises!"

No one should die because they cannot afford health care, and no one should go broke because they get sick. If you agree, please post this as your status for a full 24 hours. (From Mark, From Leah)

Iron HIll Vagabonds will be performing at the Connecticut Renaissance Faire '09!!!

http://myspace.com/ironhillvagabonds

 

We are back at the house, awaiting pizza for a relaxed post-Graduation dinner.

What an incredible day it has been!!!

It was beautiful here this morning, but as time for the ceremony approached, it started to get cloudy and windy, and was raining lightly as we drove to the campus.  It stopped long enough for all the grads to process into the HUGE tent, and then the rain came down so loudly that we barely heard the president when he said that he had been told that there were thunderstorms in the area and we would have to all move inside and wait out the storm.  We met Rich in the Commuters Lounge, which we had to ourselves while most everyone else was packed into hallways and the gym and the weather raged outside.  At last, the decision was made that the graduation would be inside, in the gym.  We found a great spot in the "announcer's booth" where we could see and hear.  Then the president came up and said it was awfully crowded in the gym, could everyone not an actual parent should go to another spot and watch on the video feed... and then, almost immediately he said another change of plans, and we all trouped back out to the tent.  There were about 500 graduates, and all their families and friends, as well as the faculty, but everyone took it all in good humor and it gave the entire graduation a lovely, relaxed atmosphere.  The speakers were great, and of course I cried when my young man walked across that stage (didn't see your advice, Raven, but, happily, I had a paper towel in my bag).  Rich has worked so hard, and done so very well, and I can't stop saying how proud I am of him!

as the candidates walked the stage, and the wind picked up, I started to worry about the tent... watching the 50 foot support pole next to me actually lift off the ground!  It was a little scary, but I wasn't going to miss one moment of the ceremony, including the joyous ending!

after it was over, there was much hugging and greeting and photographing, and then we walked down to the theater department reception for more of the same.  as we were leaving, we heard sirens and big engines and were told that the tent had collapsed, fortunately with only minor injuries.

Rich has never done anything the "easy" way.  He has always been extra challenged by crazy circumstances and has always overcome them.  He is the only person I have ever met who could truly, honestly claim the title of Palladin... a good and pure young man who deserves only the best in his future. 

I love you, Rich.  You are my joy.  And I cannot imagine a more incredible Mother's Day gift!

Pizza's here!

Current Location: Kendon Road Living Room
Current Mood: indescribable
Current Music: chatter, and laughter, and Rich singing his Alma Mater in a crazy falsetto!

Sitting in the living room in Rochester, finding that my clumsy hands make Rich's laptop a bit of a challenge to use, so just checking in.

It's a lovely day, and we are assembled for a wonderful Graduation!  I am so very, very proud of my Son!!

Happy Mother's day to all you Mothers, and to all you Sons and Daughters (because you are what makes us Mothers in the first place!)

Current Mood: proud

Happy Birthday to the Eldest of my Five Favorite Men!!

I know you are in Virginia now, but look at it this way... only two roads away from home!

I love you, and I cannot wait to see you!!!

Current Location: the Burrow, which will soon be filling up!!
Current Mood: excited
Current Music: My Vagabonds are coming home!!

Stolen from Amanda for you enjoyment!
http://scdfa.org/les-freres-de-st-francis-de-la-sissies-hallelujah

Current Mood: amused

I hate lies. Do not lie to me, because, inevitably, I will know the truth and am unlikely to ever trust you again. It makes me sad that you think so little of me that you would even try. There is no truth that is worse than a lie.

Deep Breath.

remember today's horoscope... Although you may not yet have a solution for a tense social situation, you are much calmer about it now. Perhaps you realize that no matter how unstable things are, you don't have to get swept up in other people's dramas. Naturally, you must do what's necessary to survive, but you can actually contribute in a positive way by being the anchor in someone's storm.

Deep Breath and hard work to clear the head.

Current Location: in the shower, to let the steam take the steam
Current Mood: sad
Current Music: falling water

I think that Gregory House and Temprence Brennan would make a great couple.

And now, outside to clear the flowerbeds!

Current Location: playing in the mud
Current Mood: silly
Current Music: birdsong and happy dogs

I really miss my 4 eldest boys... well, all the time, but especially today.

Current Location: the Burrow
Current Mood: melancholy
Current Music: my Vagabonds

Happy Birthday, Julie!!

Can't wait to give you Birthday hugs a day late!!

Happy Birthday, DaddyDoggy!!  You came into my life and changed the world!

I love you, William Lester Wallace Roberts Weiss-Gauvin!
 

James, while watching the Littles eating, with a certain chubby guy climbing right into the bowl, "Wow!  Bacchus is such a hedonist!"

Happy Winnie the Pooh Day!!

And, much more importantly, Happy Birthday, griffindork !!

Ah, the First Monday of 2009.  I hope you all had truly wonderful Holidays.
I give you one last look at the Season...

I call it, "Happy Christmas to All, and to All a Good Night!"

We wish you a Happy Birthday,
A Joyous and Celebrated Birthday
To Our Dear Friend!
May you have a long, long life!

From all of us here at the Burrow,
Happy Birthday, Chris!

Flower officially fought in her first Real Fight not at the Burrow!

Thank you, Sir Lamorak!



(Now, everybody get out and vote!)

Happy Birthday, Beloved Heartsmate!

I love you more now than yesterday, but not as much as tomorrow.

Always and in All Ways,
B

This weekend will be an hour LONGER!!  More time for fun!