Facebook, college, and privacy.

Well, I did the unthinkable.
I asked my college freshman to block all her adult family members, including me, from seeing any of her Facebook pictures.
Why?
Because I feel as though she is entitled to her privacy even if she doesn't think it matters.
As much as it KILLS me not to see what is going on, how happy she is, who her friends are, and what she is up to- I think it is necessary.

You see, although she believes she has nothing to hide...
I know better.
Not only should she worry about how coaches interpret or view what she believes are innocent pics and fun times or what future employers think of her college years, unfortunately she has to worry about being judged and gossiped about by certain family members.
And she doesn't deserve that.

And although I am not judging her when I see her pics on face book?
I thought about it.
When I went to college I was able to learn and grow. Make mistakes. Get crazy.
I had no one worried.
I had no one concerned.
I didn't have phone calls asking me questions about my whereabouts on school nights... ( I only called her once!)

Instead I learned the hard way, the BEST way- from my mistakes.
I want her to have her college life without intervention from me AND I certainly don't want her judged, especially when she has done nothing wrong.

For the record?
When I did tell her that she had been gossiped about by family members because of some of her pics on Facebook and asked her to block folks- she was honestly surprised and hurt that anyone would see anything negative in any of her pics.

And I agree. But I reminded her that she can't control other people. And by keeping her life private on Facebook she CAN control what people see.

How do you feel about privacy on Facebook?

Seen it and heard it... (in real life!)

Bridesmaids (2011) Tennis Pep Talk

PSY - GANGNAM STYLE (강남스타일) M/V

So, this is what all the fuss it about!
Now you know.

Galvanized at Brimfield- September, 2012

Want this for parties! Perfect iced and filled with beer, soda, water, and bottles of wine

This will be for a patio herb garden that will be rabbit proof and pretty.

The Hungarian baby bath will be used for parties too-filled with ice and drinks. 

Who doesn't need a hand now and then?

This delightful baby scale was bought for a local store owner. She will use it to display baby items.

Brimfield- September, 2012. Check.

That's one check on my bucket list. 
Finally went to Brimfield!
What is Brimfield?
According to www.TheBrimfieldshow.com:

"The Brimfield Antiques Show began in the 1950's and has become the largest and best-known outdoor antiques show in the country. Running along Rt. 20 for a distance of perhaps a half-mile and perhaps 500' or more, back on each side of the highway, the Brimfield Show is a huge,  vast undertaking, filled with thousands of dealers dealers over the course of the week, selling everything from the finest antiques to 'yard junk', requiring a day or two to see everything there is to see. Food courts and rest facilities abound, and the Shows are filled with hidden treasures and the 'right kind of people', creating a safe and fun environment for everyone, children included. Shows are patrolled by uniformed and undercover police, and rarely is there any trouble of any kind.Brimfield is a quaint, picturesque rural New England town, home to 3,000 residents.  Founded in 1731, (the year before George Washington was born), the town's 35 square miles are surrounded by apple orchards, horse farms, and wooded hills in an area known as the Pioneer Valley, and Foothills of the Berkshires. During show-times, the town's population balloons to over 250,000 visitors and over 5,000 dealers for the 6 days the Show operates.   The Show has a carnival-like atmosphere, appropriate for all ages, where good vibes prevail, (and few, if any problems ever present themselves). Dealers come from all over the world as do visitors. From millionaire world-famous rock stars and movie stars to the local resident from down the street, the Show is a Mecca for serious and casual collectors of all kinds of antiques.  A few of the Fields require an entrance fee on the initial opening, usually $5.00-10.00, which tends to be waived later in the day.  Most fields do not have any entrance fee, and generally, you can move freely from field to field. There is almost always plenty of parking available, at $6.00 - 8.00 in the middle of town, a bargain in itself.  Also, in the middle of the show, the New England Motel hosts the largest and most popular food court  with a wide variety of food booths to satisfy every taste. Additionally, food carts and booths appear throughout various locations and the wide variety of available foods has become a draw in it's own right.

The Brimfield shows operate three times a year during May, July and September and are open for a six day period begining on a Tuesday and ending on a Sunday.  Some operators open all days while others choose to open for just a few days during this period."

Now?
Going to Brimfield is on my "must do every September list!"
And whom else could I go with but my partner in crime-

Yes, my sister!
We have been talking about going to Brimfield for years and when we finally did it?
We couldn't stop!
The first day we walked for eleven hours....
No lie.
We would slow down and then run into more treasures. We did stop mid day for a beer though as evidenced above.

Tomorrow, I will break it down and reveal my haul!

Here is one item to whet your whistle!
An awesome, sage green kitchen scale. Love the crisp red numbers.  $23

Jump on the Sock bun band wagon!

 Have you seen this style lately?

 Did you even know it had a name?

 If you have daughters 10 years old to  twenty something you know that it is called....

A sock bun!
If you would like to see how it is done ( with a sock!) see the you tube video below:

Postcard from college!

I am concerned.

End of Summer transition-

Stripes work way into Fall...

Scout pocket Rocket - its loaded on my site!

Finally!

I love my job Haiku

Today.
I was able to sit outside and enjoy the day without guilt.
I was able to catch up with friends and good customers.
I was able to pass on good pricing to all those that are loyal to me through out the year.
I was able to water and weed my garden in between customers.
I was able to boil eggs and potatoes for potato salad in between customers.
I was able to take phone orders and package mail orders in between customers.
I was able to listen to music and sing along.
I was able to stay home without jumping in my car every few hours.
Why?
Because I had a sale at my home.
I love my job.
www.preppyplayer.com

Scout Pocket Rocket and Paddle

Right now? This is my favorite Scout bag.
Why?

1. six outside pockets to store sunglasses, sunblock, paddle balls, bottle opener, gloves, and towel
2. one inside zippered pocket to place wallet, car keys and cell phone. Lip stick too.
3. Zipped closure on top provides protect during rain and snow.
4. heavy duty bottom allows me to stuff bag with paddles, sweatshirt, hats, extra socks and shirts.

The best bag for my favorite sport, PADDLE!

Remember, the photo saboteur?

It seems there is a new theme.

Strong man.

Hard to believe...

That I am ordering these pillows of awesomeness!
Love them.
Can't wait until they come in.
I can wait for fall though. Summer is not ever long enough.

The movie,Terms of Endearment- it's all different.

One of my favorite movies of all time is Terms of Endearment. It came out in 1984 when I was a new mother. Although I didn't have a bum of a husband Like Emma's Hap or a meddlesome mother like Emma's Mom, Aurora. I really identified with Emma. I felt her pain. And for many years when I would catch parts of the movie on TV I would always cry at the same parts.
Many parts.
 Emma was played by Debra Winger. We were about the same age when the movie came out.

Fast forward to present day. I hadn't watched Terms of  Endearment in about ten years. Recently, on a rainy day, I settled in to watch it with my kids. I told them how much I had loved the movie and that they could count on me sobbing through-out.

But somehow, everything had changed! I was identifying with Emma's mother Aurora played by Shirley MacLaine! When as a longtime widow she began dating her next door neighbor I felt how awkward it was. When she wanted to control/help her daughter, I understood! When she found out her daughter was sick...

That was when the sobbing began.
And?
I realized I wasn't crying at the parts I used to, when Emma's husband cheated on her, when she had to move again, even when she had to tell her children she had cancer!

Instead?
I was crying when Aurora was devastated about her daughter's health, when she forgave Hap for treating her daughter like crap, when she was helpless in helping her daughter escape pain and ultimately death.

It's funny, I always thought Shirley MacLaine was so much older when this movie came out. I come to find out that she was only 48 years-old!

I have really been contemplating why this movie has changed so much for me.
Is it because now I closer in age to the Aurora than I am to Emma?
Is it because my experience and that of my peers is now more reflected by Aurora than Emma?
I say yes to both.
And now I wonder, will this be happening a lot?
Will certain books and movies take on a whole other meaning as we get older?

For the record? The scene shown below illustrates my point. I CANNOT watch it without sobbing.
Every. Time.
And that is something new for me.

Eight more days...

Her sister will miss her.

Her little brother will miss her...

eleven more days

The count down begins....

Twelve more days.

Happy Days

 Do you ever get nervous because everything is too good?

 Home really is sweet.

Family is healthy and happy.

Married to a great guy for 28 years.

Parents are healthy. Love them so much.

Love my extended family.

Business is good.

Proud of and looking forward to my children's future.

Life is too good. I am happier than I have ever been. Healthy. No negativity in my life. No problems.
Rich in friends and love...
Why does that make me feel nervous, anxious almost?
Do you ever get nervous when things are going well, waiting for the other shoe to drop?

How colorful are you?

I ask because it looks as though color is here to stay...

The items below?

They are Fall/Winter merchandise!

Kinda crazy, right?

It looks like the dark days of winter will be a lot less drab with a fashion infusion of color!

Lululemon Slipless headheads- Lacrosse girls love these!

It's true. This is THE Summer fad with the college and high school age laxers- They love their Lululemon headbands!