Tattle Tale Tuesday

Mom here, Today's Tattle Tale is about one of my students and how you can NEVER underestimate the often profound results of your actions.

I used to teach Saturday mornings. Several years ago I got an adult student, who was having a hard time, struggling to get by when other students seemed to just breeze by. Her attendance was, if I remember correctly, spotty, in the beginning. But I just wanted to help her. I liked her and knew that she could do it. I had faith in her. When I moved to the beginner adults on Mondays and Wednesdays, soon she was there too. Over the years, she has told me many things. Here are a few of them.

1) There were days that I only walked into the studio because I saw that you were there.

2) I had an excellent teacher teach me how to do synwally (double sticks).

3) You changed my life. (This was a note that she left on the windshield of my car. It is on the fridge and will stay there for a long time.)

Recently she was asked to join the Teaching Staff. There are 5 openings and 30 students were asked. I read the letter she wrote. One of the things she said was that she wanted to "model herself after the excellent teaching staff."

You do know who I was referring to, don't you? She asked me. I told her I would get a swelled head from all those compliments and that I wasn't really all that wonderful. She told me I was wonderful, because I didn't think I was.

Last Wednesday she asked if I was going to be there when she tested for red belt. Passing means a new class on a new night. I wasn't sure what was up because of PlusOne's cello, but after getting home and thinking about it, I knew I had to go. She wanted me there. I had to be there for her. I went to karate to watch her test and then I would meet dad and PlusOne at cello.

When she saw me get out of the car, I knew she was happy. I will let you read what she said on her blog. I was very honored. It is very humbling to realize that you have impacted some one's life and that you have become that important to them without the bonds of blood or family.

Never underestimate your actions or your words. We bloggers do not judge others who blog about their cat or dog. We offer our heartfelt support, love, and in some cases, money to those who need it. MomRobyn, DivaKitty and all the cat bloggers got Auntie to Sprout's funeral this summer. I will never forget that. Ever. The blog is an amazing force for good, but so are each and every one of you. You may not realize how you help someone by your comments but believe me, you do.

Is Done!

It's flying out today. Mom will catch up with you all later.

Sunday Morals

Always bundle up whenever you can. Even if it means stealing mom and dad's blankets.

And burrowing yourself into them.

Looking pitiful only works if mom is paying attention to you and not sewing letters.

"W"'s are hard to make.

What do you think? Will she like it?

Stormy Weather

We've had a lot of fun in New Hampster yesterday. NOT!

It started when mom woke up at 4:00 am and realized there was no power. Dad was up and getting ready for work. Since there was no power, there was no phone. So dad brought mom her cell phone and put it on the night table.

At 6:00 am dad called mom to tell her there was no school. Mom figured she would call work. Guess what? No answer there. So mom called the fax number. See, if the phone system is down it doesn't necessarily mean there is no power. But if the fax doesn't answer, then there is no power. The fax didn't answer. No power at work! The boss said stay home. Mom and PlusOne went to see memere. They had power and heat.

Mom called the house at 11:00 am and the answering machine picked up. Mom had power! Yippie. Mom came back to Lucky and me, and then promptly took us out for a ride. Mom was going to her co-worker's house. Their phone wasn't answering either.

When mom got near the door, the eldest daughter came out and said "Are you here to save us?" They didn't have power or heat and mom's co-worker was wearing a coat, gloves, hat and blanket. They came home with mom and mom got them all warmed up then fed them lunch. Their power finally came back on at 2:30 pm.

This is what the Union Leader has to say about the storm:

A devastating ice storm has left wide areas of central and southern New Hampshire without power as cold weather moves in. Many homes will not have electricity until the middle of next week or later.

We even made ABC News! Click here for their take on our storm.

In the mean time, mom is almost done with the letters for the quilt. She will show you more tomorrow.

Fabulous Friday

But only if dad shares.

Thursday Thirteen

1) Fresh out of the oven



2) What are you looking at?


3) Let me sleep, please.


4) Who are you?


5) The official portrait.

6) My guardian dog, Bridget.

7) The future's too bright, I gotta wear shades.

8) I told you she was my guardian dog.

9) What is that thing?

10) Hey, is this the life or what?

11) Life father, like son, like grandfather

12) Don't I remind you of a dog sticking his head out the window?

13) Okay, okay, you caught me, I'll tell the truth...

The truth is mom was tired and had no clue what to do, so I let her post PlusOne photos. Aren't I a good doggie?

Wordless Wednesday

The backing came in for the quilt. Mom is going to write "With love, Blank" on the back using the two blues. As you can see, mom has the "ith" done. Ten more letters to go.