Saturday, March 06, 2010, 6:00:00 PM
Hi everybody,
SO sorry that it took me so long to write my promised concert post! It's been so busy lately; I've had a hard time keeping track of time even. Before I get going however, I'd like to acknowledge a very special dog that passed away a few days ago. His name was Bobby and he was a black lab. He gave me the most precious gift anyone could give me. Bobby was Mercer's Daddy. He was related to over 3,300 CCI dogs and was a wonderful father to all of them! So in a way, Bobby is still in our hearts and STILL making us smile :-). I never met him, but I do pray that he is so happy with God right now, playing and chewing bones and running around catching Frisbees. Thank you for all you have given us, Bobby.
Okay. Now on to the concert!!
I have 3 words.
UN-BE-LIEVABLE!!! :-)
Mom said it was worth EVERY penny of ticket money to see my reaction when they came on stage!! Luckily for me, our friend took care of the videos/pictures. I was...er, a bit too busy!!
I've got a few of the vids on youtube, so I'll give you some links!!
http://www.youtube.com/user/Starry95Night?feature=mhw5#p/u/3/5XPlT9bWHvI
http://www.youtube.com/user/Starry95Night?feature=mhw5#p/u/2/7QApE3dVBSg
http://www.youtube.com/user/Starry95Night?feature=mhw5#p/u/1/qB2vqrMr_CU (Remember that our friend was video taping...you would have heard me singing with the crowd if that was me!! I LOVE when the crowd sings. Starry95Night is my username, btw)
Anyway, Mercer is not a big fan of them because he says he can't understand what they're saying....I gave him a video with lyrics to solve the problem LOL!! ;-)
Thank you all for enduring my excitement and need to share every little detail.
Love to you all,
Shea :-)
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Saturday, February 27, 2010, 12:00:00 AM
Well this ISN'T the last post!!! ;-)
QUICK note because I don't want to disrupt our thinking of history, but I did want to mention something so you can all be prepared ahead of time for Tuesday.
Tuesday (hopefully, perhaps a few days later) should come a BIG post, because MONDAY I am going to my CONCERT!!! Yes! Can you all imagine how excited I am? My skin is just crawling!!
Also, congrats to them for winning the Best British Band at the NME awards. I'd post their acceptance interview, but there's a few inappropriate words ushered. Ah, heck, what can we say! LOL ;-)
Anyway, carry on with our brainstorming....did anybody ponder upon the Neolithic Revolution for their answer? Hmm....
Still not MY answer, but it's a good thought!
Force be with you all! :-)
Shea
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Sunday, February 21, 2010, 11:01:00 AM
Ha! Don't you love my title? Late night MUSE-ings? Get it? With the band? Yes. But I am NOT going to talk about Muse tonight (oh my golly! that is quite a surprise). But there is SOME truth in that title in the fact that it IS very late and I have been hosting a very active mind for some reason. I wanted to write down my thoughts and of course, everything is more exciting with an audience, so why not spill on the blog I figured? Here goes.
My thoughts began by listening to this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch#playnext=1&playnext_from=TL&videos=DYgYcD7Vu94&v=vHAvjaHtlMA
Now, there are 2 things I cannot express enough. First, my love and awe of this movie. And secondly, my inexplicable, indescribable, and incredible adoration and inspiration of music (lots of "i"s!!). Music can spark something in us, or call us somewhere we'd sought to visit. It connects all of us in a way that we can, quite amazingly, have, if only for a moment, exclusive insight to another's emotion and being. BUT that's another conversation for another late night Muse (hehe!)
Moving on to my point. My thoughts started with that song, which immediately transported me to Ancient Rome. History is my weakness, and Mercer should know that well!! ;-). I remember I told him I loved history far before we entered the 6th grade in the Elementary school hallway! So, portalled to Ancient Rome I went, where I began thinking about history and I was struck with the question "Why do I love it so much?"
I was momentarily stumped, as I couldn't put it to exact words. In truth, I couldn't love THIS time period anymore. I'm amazed every day by it, and especially by the people who live with me in this era!! And then, with that thought, I remembered. I remembered what drew me to history. It was the human side of it. A piece of paper printed with dates, events, and names mean nothing. But the lives woven into those times, events, and names are what is important. It was not the study of the time's discoveries for me. It was the study of human discovery. Everything that we see today was once inhabited by souls just as ourselves, who came, lived, loved, fought, dreamed, struggled, dared, and achieved long ago. The VERY same stars we look up and gaze to, they did as well.
So what does that mean. What do these lives mean. I think personally, my own epiphany, was that history's draw often comes not from the recorded knowledge, but the fact that between this knowledge are millions of stories, personal actions, words passed, and again, dreams and emotions, that swept through time that we will never be able to know. We will never know those stories, but they all somehow played parts in our "big picture". We are studying the ways of how we, the people, used to be. It's not THEIR history, it's ours. All of ours, because as I so often preach, we are all connected in a way!
Our ideals as human beings evolved with our time. We each have a piece inside of us that exist to create, to dream, and to lead our race to something better. It's a mingled product of instinct and that extra something that God breathed into us - that bright hot soul that we've always been. So while our WORLDS have changed, we haven't. We've got the same phenomenal mind, and the very same heart beating. Gosh!! I can't get over it, and it probably sounds so much more petty when I write it on paper!
But anyway, here's my question of the day. If you were gathered in a little circular room with many very distinguished looking historians, professors, writers, archaeologists, and philosophers seating in armchairs, a crackling fire burning, and many of them smoking professional looking pipes and drinking from sophisticated coffee cups (quite a few with British accents as well, only adding to the atmosphere), and they were discussing what was the MOST trivial, important, ground-breaking, awe-inspiring moment in history, which SHAPED the world today, what would your answer be? .....Think about it!
You know what mine is.
Deep enough for 12:47 at night? You let me know!
Shea
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Friday, February 19, 2010, 10:28:00 AM
Woof everyone! So r u just panting and pawing at how woofderful the Olympics have been? I have really enjoyed watching so many wonderful performances from so many athletes from around the world!!! It has been Pawtastic! What r your favorite events? It seems my favorite is the one I am watching right now. . . that changes every day!! Yesterday, it was snowboarding and down hill sking, last nite it was ice skating and I know on Sunday it will be ice hockey!!
WELCOME Melissa! I am guessing that you are signed on because we got your comment and it is woofderful to have you!! Please come back and visit us often! I will have Shea get back to you about Build a Bear Ville real soon!
Woof Rose, will u share your cookies?? Can't wait! :-)
The snow is melting the sun is shinning and it's a beautiful day!
Paws 2 u 4 now!
Mercer
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Sunday, February 07, 2010, 11:46:00 AM
Woof everyone, we sure have plenty of snow!!! 29 inches in my back yard, how about you all, how much did you get if you got snow? Tell us your sNoW MGooDnEss stories!! My story is about a car getting stuck at the top of our street so, we have no emergency access because the driver just left the car, which he/she should not have been driving in the first place, and now no one can go in or out until he/she returns to move the car!! I'm rather barked off at this because I worry about the safty of my family and my neighbors families as well! Other than that we have been plowing, shoveling and snow blowing with all of our neighbors and just having a pawtastic time!
Well can't wait to hear your stories,
Paws 2 u 4 now,
Mercer
BTW more snow on Tuesday nite!
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Friday, February 05, 2010, 3:54:00 PM
Woof everyone, I love the beauty of the snow!!
I say. . . “Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!!”
Woof! Pawtastic, bark-a-licious and . . .
Paws 2 u 4 now,
Mercer
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Tuesday, February 02, 2010, 5:26:00 PM
Woof everyone! Happy February!!!
Today, February 2, 2010 is Groundhog Day. Punxsutawney Phil, the Groundhog, comes out of his den and if he sees his shadow, it is predicted that we will experience 6 more weeks of winter. If Phil does not see his shadow we will experience a shorter winter. Did anyone hear if Phil saw his shadow or not? Tell us what u heard and what u think about the prediction! I love snow and guess what? It's SNOWING right now!
Super Bowl Sunday is coming on February 7, 2010. Which team are u rooting for the Indianapolis Colts or the New Orleans Saints? Both are gr8 teams and it should be a pawtastic game!
Also, this month we will celebrate Presidents' Day which was originally known as Washington's Birthday. This special holiday falls on the third Monday of February. This year Presidents' Day falls on February 15, 2010. How do you plan to honor our Presidents on their special day?
Paws 2 u 4 now,
Mercer
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Friday, January 22, 2010, 10:10:00 PM
Hey guys,
I thought I might make a serious post about what we all know is going on in Haiti.
It's hard to be reminded of stuff like this everyday. I feel it's important though. Please let me start by saying to PRAY and to keep every single one of those people in your thoughts! It's so phenominal how easy it is to donate - Just text HAITI to 90999 to donate $10 to the Red Cross. If money's a bit tight, you can always donate $5 by texting "Yele" to 501501. Both charities are in need of us. I know I've already made my text :-)
Not matter where we are in life, no matter what we are doing or what battles we are facing, we can, as a people and as a race, stand up, rise together, hold another's hand and make a difference. Let those people know they are not alone. Let them know there is love for them. Please take a moment to pray with me. Just one moment.
Father, when we cannot be with our brothers and sisters, we rely upon You to deliver our love. Deliver Your warmth, Your mercy, Your everlasting guiding light that breaks through the darkness - and let there be hope! Give us and all of Haiti the compassion to give beyond our humanly means and save those we can, give Your children the stregnth to restore, the endurance to keep climbing, and the faith, love and guidance to carry on. Bless us, and forever save and cradle close to Your heart those who need you most. Amen.
Remember, no matter where you are, love can travel through any distance. Tonight, I hope the people of Haiti feel our love when its too dark to see it.
Well, I just finished watching the Hope for Haiti Telethon that Mr. George Clooney put together. Man, was that moving! Every song that was played...so powerful! I officially love every single celebrity that participated in it. Honestly :-). I'm off to look for a DVD of the telethon incase they're selling it. Wonderful, wonderful thing! Let us join them and beliveve we can make things better!!!
I'd love to talk to you all if you want to throw in your words and prayers. Sometimes discussions like these remind us of how very lucky and blessed we are!
God Bless you all, thanks for sticking in with this long post, and please donate!
Have a WOOFderful weekend. (Yes, Merc, I stole your lingo there! haha ;-)
Love you all (and Mr. and Mrs. Purton, I love you so much and will email you soon!),
God bless,
Shea
P.S. I almsot forgot... Layla, here's a virtual hug back! Thanks for patting my back about my Muse boys. It was a close shot for them both.
This time for real - 'night all. <3
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Sunday, January 17, 2010, 1:18:00 PM
Woof Everyone! R U READY TO WATCH SOME FOOTBALL?
I'm planning on sitting in front of the fire and watching some games! Don't really care who wins and long as it isn't Dallas, oh my I shouldn't have woofed that comment!
I sure hope the fam gets the idea and starts a fire.
Paws 2 u 4 now,
Mercer
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Thursday, January 14, 2010, 8:59:00 AM
Woof, bark, pawtastic, we're back. . . online!!! SOOOO how is everyone and how are u woofing up to this COLD, COLD weather??? I'm lovin it and wishing for more snow!!
Paws 2 u 4 now,
Mercer
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Friday, January 08, 2010, 7:33:00 PM
Woof. . .I woofder who won the Rock Music Award??? Woof, is that y Shea is not posting?? I woofder, I woofder, I woofder!!!
Paws 2 u 4 now!
Mercer
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Wednesday, January 06, 2010, 2:09:00 PM
Just had to make a quick post for the People's Choice awards tonight since it's Paramore VS. MUSE!! Sorry Layla, we're on opposing teams this time!!! ALL FOR MUSE!!! ;-)
Hope you're all having a great start to the school week! Stay warm!!! brrrr
Love you guys!
Shea
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Thursday, December 31, 2009, 5:51:00 PM
Woof Everyone,
We would like to take this opportunity to wish each of our blog friends a happy, safe and blessed New Year! It has been a pleasure to talk with and get to know each of you over the last few years. You hold a very special place in our hearts and we just wanted to let you know!
Have a Pawtastic New Year!
Mercer and the "Pack"
Paws 2 u 4 now!
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Tuesday, December 29, 2009, 10:37:00 PM
Blog pals!! Hello! Merry Christmas!! Happy Holiday Season! Gosh I can't believe it's finally happened! What a wonderful amazing time it's been and I hope all of your homes and hearts were filled with happiness, laughter, warmth, family, and good food!! Mine sure was. My last post was only a few days ago (or perhaps a week now), but my my my so much to tell you all! Mercer does such a marvelous job holding down the fort for me - you're the best, Merc, thank you so much!
First - Layla, a PUPPY!!! That is so delightful and I am so so happy that you can open your heart to this new family member! Enjoy every second of having a sweet little puppy and take lots of pictures - they grow up so fast! My Maxy is SO big right now (mostly because he ate all the iced sugar cookies we made for the neighbors a few weeks ago.....and then opened a box of chocolate covered graham crackers under the tree and ate those as well.....you get the point), even though he's still a little puppy to us! (Just like you are also, Mercer!). And Layla thank you for your wonderfully kind compliment to me as well, that was such a nice boost to my day when I read that! Happy birthday to your mum too! (see how Merc and I spelled 'mom'? We got the international spelling down pact!!!)
Second – Christmas!!! I love it so much, and am still holding on to it tight! Ours was was simple, quiet, peaceful, humble, and spectacular all at once! Mom made a delicious home dinner and then I went caroling! Oh yes, I went caroling. Dad, Kelley, her wonderful friend, and myself make up our group which I am either titling the "Holly Herolders" or the "Greensleevers". Which name do you all like best?? We had top hats and everything and I conducted the group to the lyrics with my trusty baton! I even attached some holly to the brim of my top hat. Mr. Dickens would have been delightfully proud.
Lastly, I just returned from fantastic trip up north the Catskill Mountains! My Grandparents have a beautiful, really big, woodsy-type home up there with a REAL crackling fireplace that I love (we only have a gas one!), high ceilings that allow the bay windows to soar, and a fabulous view of the mountains. How can you not love it? So majestic, especially when the sun sets behind it and the sky glows red. And guess what? I even skied!! I couldn't describe anything more exhilarating as you fly down the slopes! I'm put in a chair type device that has skis attached to the bottom of it and a few wonderful instructors take me on a "ride"! I go up the lift and everything. There was no possibility of getting that smile off my face! So speaking of posting pictures, we took plenty so Merc man and I will see what we can do.
Okay friends, I need to go warm up before I can do ANY more typing! Brr is it cold! Stay warm and get ready for New Years!!! What's everyone's plans? I'm so excited to break through to the grand 2010!!! Woohoo!!!!
Oh before I go, Layla thanks for the story support! I love a good group story myself (as you can tell with our Owl story, which I PROMISE we will finish soon!) so keep up blog buddies updated on your antics!
A last Merry Christmas to all, and to all a goodnight!
Love you guys,
Shea
P.S. Um, Mercer, why did you stop the countdown? 360 DAYS TILL CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!! ;-)
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Sunday, December 27, 2009, 8:07:00 AM
Woof everyone! I hope u had a pawtastic Christmas, we did!!
Layla, I post pictures by saving them to a server like shutterfly (www.shutterfly.com ), which is free to join, and then I post the link, it does work. Anyone else have any ideas on posting pictures to our blog so we can see the new puppy, Jasper?
Okay now the New Year is upon us. . .what are your plans, everyone?
Paws 2 u 4 now,
Mercer
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