Reverie Cafe

I've MOVED!

2010-04-03T11:44:00.000-05:00

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2009-12-18T13:27:00.002-06:00

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From My Dear Friend Kesha

2009-02-09T10:37:00.001-06:00

"I'm an artist and my life will be my greatest masterpiece: I choose the people I surround myself with. I determine who and what I want to believe in. I determine my limits. I'm in control of how I spend my time, money and energy. Undoubtedly, the influence of others plays a large role in shaping my masterpiece but I accept responsibility that everything I have, everything I am, and everything I

Realization

2009-01-26T12:37:00.001-06:00

It's no wonder that the majority of people are dysfunctional considering we have a dysfunctional society and government.

Truth. From a friend.

2009-01-14T22:28:00.000-06:00

"Don’t forget your “self” Jacque. It is you that the “right guy” will be drawn to."

Tips on Saving Money!

2009-01-11T10:59:00.001-06:00

* Buy a bread maker. You can buy one for $55. If it saves you just $4 a week on store-bought bread, that's $208 a year. A 280% return. * Get a credit card with a great sign-up bonus. Like the AirTran Visa card. Cost: The $40 annual fee. After your first purchase you get enough reward miles for a free flight, saving maybe $250. Then cancel the card. Return: 525%. * Take out a local library

Vote For Me!

2009-01-08T09:01:00.001-06:00

A Year In Review - 2008

2009-01-03T17:31:00.002-06:00

A retrospective of 2008. Two major illnesses, bed rest, a break up, a failed marathon, unemployment, weight gain, family surgeries, family illness and a death in the family...Life.All made up for by the love and support of my friends and family. I love you all.Thanks for making 2008 bearable and I look forward to making 2009 the best year yet! :o)FYI - the last portion of this video is

Hello 2009!!!

2009-01-02T03:35:00.001-06:00

We all were invited to the IDS tower - Windows on Minnesota 50th floor for a private party. My friend Kesha's friend Jessiena knows LeRoy who was invited ( and all his friends) by Kris to attend the party.Kesha, Luci and I started the evening at the FireLake Grill in the Raddison Hotel in downtown Minneapolis and met Jessiena, Josh, Caityee and Courtney at the party. We had a wonderful

Calla Lily Reborn

2008-12-28T01:21:00.001-06:00

EVIL DOERS

2008-12-26T10:45:00.002-06:00

My niece and I having some fun....

I'm Cold.

2008-12-23T09:29:00.002-06:00

So the furnace is broken. It's 55 degrees in here. I have the dryer going, the dishwasher... hoping to generate some heat.I'm late for work. Like, by a lot.The neighbors gave me a space heater last night to borrow. It warmed up my bedroom last night and I finally slept pretty soundly. I thought the chills I was having was because I was getting sick or something but no such luck.I hope they

Help Someone In Need This Christmas

2008-12-21T07:47:00.002-06:00

World Vision Gift CatalogDon't know what to do to help the needy all over the world? Here is your chance to make a real difference around the world. Check out the World Vision Gift Catalog and choose what you would like to donate your money to too help a needy family around the world. A goat, a chicken, clean water, school supplies.....This is for sure a cool and unique way to share the wealth.

From Coast To Coast AM Radio

2008-12-19T09:44:00.001-06:00

"This economic stuff...This one is as frightening as anything Coast's ever talked about. It's as frightening as any ghost story, the best you've ever heard. It's frightening, if not more so, than just about anything scary we've ever talked about on this program. And if it's not yet personally affected you, get ready because it's going to. Our economy is like a living thing, that's had a stroke.

Linky Link

2008-12-17T16:43:00.001-06:00

http://www.find-schools-online.com/blog/2008/100-terrific-mindhacks-to-make-the-most-of-your-brain/

Linky Link

2008-12-17T10:03:00.001-06:00

http://www.copyblogger.com/commonly-misused-words/

Gingerbread Mayhem

2008-12-14T22:37:00.003-06:00

This was one of my last days spent with Mae. Not sure I will get to spend much time with her going forward. It had been a while since I had seen her. She will be seven in January.Her hair cut is super cute.Sledding, putting up the Christmas tree, decorating a gingerbread house and playing around while eating sweets.....This time was special for both of us and we made the best of it.

Summer Fun

2008-12-14T22:15:00.002-06:00

July 2008 with my three niece. I swear they are really fish.

Fixed & Complete

2008-12-14T22:13:00.000-06:00

The Older I Get

2008-12-14T22:11:00.001-06:00

The older I am.I must fight it!!

If I Live To 70

2008-12-13T10:04:00.001-06:00

I'm having the mid-life crisis people talk about.I mean, I think I am.

Quote Of The Year

2008-12-11T19:35:00.001-06:00

"Life is warfare, my child. You get what you fight for not what you deserve."

Worth The Read

2008-12-08T13:22:00.001-06:00

http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-decision-to-be-remarkable/ <---go here.

It's Been 4 Days

2008-12-04T13:43:00.001-06:00

Since I have spoken to him.Part of me misses him horribly. The other part of me doesn't.I miss her all the time.

There Is A New Girl

2008-12-03T12:03:00.001-06:00

At my work and I can't stand her.I don't think anyone could be more insulting and fake. Plastic. It makes me sick. How can someone be that way? BLEH!

Commissioned & Finished

2008-11-29T19:30:00.002-06:00

Ummm, I'm not happy with it but if I mess with anymore it will hideous. Ugh.

Thanksgiving

2008-11-26T09:21:00.001-06:00

Thank you for my crazy ass life.The End.

AMA Favorite!

2008-11-24T18:09:00.002-06:00

Beyonce's Single Ladies (shoulda put a ring on it) ROCKED the house last night at the AMA's.Here it is if you missed it. I dig it.

I QUIT.

2008-11-24T04:29:00.007-06:00

I have been up since 3am. I laid in bed for an hour before I finally got up. My dreams are horrifying and my mind races so relaxing is out of the question.All I can do is write I suppose.I feel like the last year has been a blur. Something that comes out of story books mostly. In fact, I don't think I could have made it up if I tried.I have been thinking about what I want to write about in my

PLOP, PLOP - FIZZ, FIZZ

2008-11-21T16:02:00.001-06:00

Oh what a relief it is!Remember that commercial for Alka-seltzer?? The chick that works with me, the 24 yr old, has never heard that before. So, like when I was singing it while I dropped my Airborne tablet into my mug of water she started laughing hysterically. WTF is up with that?!?!PLUS! She has never heard the "Snap, Crackle, Pop" commercial for Rice Krispies.I mean, isn't that like known

I'm Sick.

2008-11-21T13:23:00.001-06:00

Great. Just what I need.I have been nauseous for three days and today the sore throat has erupted. How wonderful. This weekend poses to be lame since all I will want to do is lay about the house moaning. Maybe I'll get lucky and it's just a passing thing but I'm thinking this one is gonna be a doosie.

While It Lasted....

2008-11-20T11:44:00.002-06:00

It was good. I got an email this morning and I guess I'm out of the picture again. I suppose it might be another 9 years before we talk again.I hoped I could be more understanding about it. I mean, I do understand but then I don't understand. The feelings of being abandoned will probably never go away. I kinda knew it wouldn't last long.So much for that.

THIS JOB SUCKS ASS

2008-11-20T11:34:00.002-06:00

YES, I'm grateful I have a job.NO, I don't think I should have to put up with verbal abuse from vendors so they can get a better price. In all the years I have purchased print, I have NEVER treated a vendor so poorly as I was treated today.CORPORATE WHORE PHOTO ALBUM VENDOR YOU CAN GO F*CK YOURSELF!I don't get paid enough for this shit.

WTF Dude? Whatever....

2008-11-19T14:59:00.001-06:00

Lyrics | Foreigner - Head games lyrics

If I Could Be More Angry

2008-11-18T14:38:00.001-06:00

I would be.Sometimes people are so stupid it's frightening. All the hard work for the last 3 months on one project is ruined by one stupid email sent by mistake by a printer I was FORCED to use. *Stomping Around*

Political Science for Dummies

2008-11-17T12:01:00.002-06:00

DEMOCRAT You have two cows.Your neighbor has none.You feel guilty for being successful. REPUBLICAN You have two cows.Your neighbor has none.So? SOCIALIST You have two cows.The government takes one and gives it to your neighbor.You form a cooperative to tell him how to manage his cow. COMMUNIST You have two cows.The government seizes both and provides you with

WOW

2008-11-17T11:44:00.001-06:00

Ever Have That Feeling...

2008-11-17T10:59:00.002-06:00

That something bad is gonna happen and you are just sure of it but you don't want something bad to happen so you worry about it and your stomach hurts?My stomach hurts.

My Hands Are Freezing

2008-11-16T16:59:00.002-06:00

The entry-way looks nice. I have been painting most of the day.Watching movies. Burning incense; candles.I'm still in my PJ's.I wonder what they are doing. Playing games, hockey, watching TV, goofing off or veggin' out. Whatever it is, I'm sure they are having fun.I'm making a huge dinner. Not sure why. It's only me.I suppose I will have lots of left overs.Sometimes I wonder if things that I

"Agony"

2008-11-15T22:55:00.003-06:00

The most recent work that I completed. I actually was going to add something to it but the truth is, I don't even remember painting this. I remember painting the green and the white but the rest of it was a blur.I call this piece, "Agony". I created it the day that I made one of the hardest decisions of my life. From a distance, this piece blurs into each other and literally looks like how I

My Pond...

2008-11-15T22:50:00.001-06:00

Where or where did it go?

HALLOOOOWEEEEEEENNN!

2008-11-15T22:45:00.002-06:00

Ever Wonder

2008-11-15T08:06:00.002-06:00

What life would be like if everyone was nice to each other?Like, for real nice.Nothing obligated about it. Nothing forced. Nothing fake and pressured.Just nice.

It's Been One Day

2008-11-14T22:08:00.003-06:00

Since I talked to the ex. I know we have been apart for nearly a year but we talked almost every day as of late. We even talked about hopes of a reconciliation...It's weird not talking to him but talking to him never turns out the way I imagine it will.There is only so much a person can handle before they break.At some point, I have to love myself more.

Chuck: Looking Back

2008-11-14T18:20:00.002-06:00

I know I have been super excited about recent events. I thought I would take a look back at just how long it has been since I got to talk to him.2003 A brief exchange of emails in 20042005One email in 20052005 20062006 #19.20072007200820082008It's been almost nine years since we really talked. I mean, it's not like we TALKED but I know he's OK. I know his family is OK. I know he doesn't hate

He Doesn't Hate Me!!

2008-11-14T16:49:00.001-06:00

He doesn't hate me! He isn't mad at me!I got to say hello - Hi, how are ya? I mean, we talked and it was nice. It was so nice. Like nothing had changed. Years and years have passed and it was like nothing had changed. Bittersweet.Everything has changed.It was a good day. The best this year. In years.I miss him already. I can't believe it.Finally, tears of joy.

The Pit

2008-11-13T20:01:00.003-06:00

In my stomach just won't go away. It's like, permanent.I painted tonight thinking it would relax me. It didn't work. Nothing ever works. I invested my time in someone that wasn't willing to do the same. I feel naive, angry and most of all hurt.I have nothing left to give. Nothing.

You Understand, Right?

2008-11-13T12:03:00.001-06:00

I don't know why I expected something else. Like, the last 15 years were gonna miraculously disappear and we would be back in 1991?Among the chaos, I wanted that one thing I could rely on for a smile and it's really gone forever. No where left to turn I guess. I did all I could.

I Tried So Hard

2008-11-13T09:41:00.001-06:00

I waited and waited.I extended my hand.Over and over.I give up.

Just Stay There

2008-11-12T13:32:00.001-06:00

It seems that lately, I have been drowning it what feels like mud.I have tried to get myself out of it but the more I swim, the lower I sink.Quicksand. I want to do something but really, all I can do is wait and see what happens.How lame.

Please Help If You Can

2008-11-07T09:40:00.003-06:00

HELP ALEX NOW

Change

2008-11-06T08:45:00.001-06:00

I realize that what has happened in recent days is a historical thing but there better be something good happening behind all this hype or I will be one pretty upset chick.I know my choice wasn't going to win despite my voting for him however I can always hope. Isn't that how this president got elected? Hope?Whatever.

VOTE!

2008-11-02T09:04:00.003-06:00

I believe this kind of emphasizes on Obama in a subliminal way and I want you know that I'm not endorsing him or trying to persuade you, I just like the song. Obama is NOT my choice for president in ANY WAY SHAPE OR FORM.GO NADER!!!American Blues Vol 1 Lyricseven those in the optimist clubhave a hard time staying in love18 members of a dying breedwe know what colour we bleedbookdrive for the

Ya Gotta Watch It...

2008-11-02T08:03:00.002-06:00

I don't know about you but someone that is willing to make fun of himself is someone that has a bit of character and personality.I'm not for McCain, in fact I'm not for Obama either. I have my own thoughts of who the president should be however; McCain won points from me.....

What A Doosie....

2008-11-02T06:15:00.002-06:00

This dream has waken me up at 6:00am in the morning out of a dead sleep.Key-word is sleep. I don't get much of that these days and because of that I don't usually dream. Today I did and it's not something normal. I mean, would you expect anything less?This is what I remember from the dream:I'm laying downstairs in the house I grew up in. The one in Blaine. I'm laying in a queen bed with my

Where I am.

2008-11-01T02:07:00.004-05:00

Dinner. Friend.Waiting. Waiting. Touch up. Waiting. help.Cancellation. Waiting. Waiting.Late.Tall buildings,Bright lights,Busy.Nervous and jittery.Looking up, looking around.Staring.Are we there?Here we are.How's my hair?Judge me.Eyes wide - smilesLaughter.Stale beer and desperation. Oder.Funny costumes. Loud music.Too loud.Move around. Crossing streets. Cops with lights. Crowds.Water...I just

Lucille Mary (Nathe) A.

2008-10-26T13:02:00.004-05:00

September 2008October 16, 1925 - October 24, 2008Calvin Coolidge was president when Lucille Mary Nathe came into this world. With the aid of a midwife, at home on the farm in Elrosa, she was the pride and joy of Alios and Caroline Nathe. Lucille said her parents were hardworking, nice people that liked to joke around. She remembered her mother having a large garden that helped feed the family

Rest In Peace Lucille

2008-10-24T22:32:00.002-05:00

I grieve for the loss of my Grandmother. A women with strength, laughter and wits. She is finally joined with the love of her life; my Grandfather Wilfred. I can only be happy that she is content.She will be missed...

I Got New Glasses

2008-10-22T22:22:00.002-05:00

And they are super duper cute. I suppose eventually I will post a picture but I don't really want to post a picture of myself until I look thinner.Blah.The laundry room ceiling is still leaking however today - I HAVE PROOF. I have a tub full of 2inches of water.My windows are finally gonna be fixed tomorrow.I went to the doctor yesterday. Got some answers I wasn't ready to hear. Could be

It's Coming....

2008-10-22T16:35:00.001-05:00

For real!!!!

Hmmmm....

2008-10-19T19:31:00.000-05:00

Yuri BezmenovUploaded by onmyway02

Are You KIDDING ME??!?!

2008-10-19T14:37:00.001-05:00

Pop Corn téléphone portable micro-ondesUploaded by sassiere

I LOVE IT!!

2008-10-19T11:30:00.001-05:00

HILLIARIOUS!!!

2008-10-19T11:28:00.000-05:00

A Light?

2008-10-19T01:04:00.002-05:00

I think I may have found the light at the end of the tunnel....We will see...

Where Am I?

2008-10-18T20:59:00.002-05:00

I don't feel like myself anymore. My body is not longer my own as I have remember it the last 35 years. The last year of my life has been probably the most traumatic in my life without the loss of a loved one.I mean, things can always be worse so don't think I don't realize this. I'm blessed compared to so many people out there. That being said - why can't I be happy?I realize that I am in a

Sight

2008-10-18T09:13:00.003-05:00

So I recently found out that my eyes have some super serious, major allergies. Luckily they can be minimized by eye drops.I thought I was gonna rip my eyes off but gratefully - I still have my eyeballs.The. End.

Fake Johnny!!!

2008-10-15T22:20:00.000-05:00

FRANCE DUDE

2008-10-14T13:02:00.001-05:00

So remember the France guy that pronounced my name right? I finally got someone in France to help me get an estimate for him.It's only been like, forever but I'm happy about it.

Happy Birthday Kesha!!

2008-10-13T22:25:00.002-05:00

We had a fabulous time at Azia and Jasmine 26. It was lovely and we met some great people.Vin, the manager of Jasmine 26 took a fancy to Carley (and who wouldn't?) and we got a picture of them together. Ahhhh true love.Did you see that bathroom sink? Love it.Happy Birthday lady!!!

Sunday Walk

2008-10-13T22:18:00.001-05:00

My World Is Changing

2008-10-13T12:09:00.001-05:00

I see it happening in front of me and there is nothing I can do to stop it.It makes me sick.

SHE WAS THE BEST!!!

2008-10-12T16:03:00.001-05:00

Death

2008-10-09T12:11:00.001-05:00

It's done. As of this morning I hate my job.I'm glad I have it - but I hate it.

Saying Good-bye to Another Season....

2008-10-06T18:00:00.000-05:00

A Drive & A Pole

2008-10-06T01:37:00.000-05:00

Visiting Mom & Pop

2008-10-06T01:31:00.000-05:00

Getting Ready...

2008-10-06T01:11:00.003-05:00

Pat and I dolled ourselves up and took some time to go to the last day of the Minnesota Renaissance's Festival...

The NAMI 5k Walk

2008-10-06T01:04:00.000-05:00

Three Words.

2008-10-06T00:57:00.000-05:00

FABULOS

Tonight

2008-10-05T15:43:00.001-05:00

2nd row.The FABULOUS Kathy Griffin. Vacation Monday.For real!

France Dude

2008-09-23T14:11:00.001-05:00

So, like, at work..... I'm working with this dude from France. When I answered the phone he was like, french accent speaking and it was super sexy and stuff. Not only that - he pronounced my last name without hesitation and did it correctly. Granted, my last name isn't French but German but he must have seen it around the area. I mean, they are like neighbors... right?

Where In The World Is Osama Bin Laden?

2008-09-21T20:55:00.002-05:00

In his directorial follow-up to the breakthrough hit Super Size Me, filmmaker Morgan Spurlock gamely tries to one-up the U.S. government by finding Osama Bin Laden. The wry documentarian reportedly shot more than 800 hours of footage while scouring every nook and cranny of Afghanistan and the Middle East in pursuit of the infamous leader. The film had its much-anticipated world premiere at the

Lady In The Water

2008-09-21T20:52:00.002-05:00

Helmed by Oscar-nominated director M. Night Shyamalan, this unconventional bedtime story was first conceived as a fable for his children. When apartment building manager Cleveland Heep (Paul Giamatti) discovers a water nymph (Bryce Dallas Howard) residing in the complex's swimming pool, he rearranges his life to help her return to her mythical home. But if he fails, it may mean

Today

2008-09-21T20:34:00.002-05:00

I skated for the first time in nearly a month. I thought perhaps if I tried my older skates my feet couldn't be so snug in the boot allowing my leg more circulation. Three miles into the skate my left leg again cramped up and forced me to return home.I decided to take a walk instead. It was kinda warm today but it was still very nice out. The leaves are changing. I got my laundry done. It

Small Town Gay Bar

2008-09-21T20:21:00.002-05:00

Despite the collective outings of Ellen DeGeneres, Elton John, Rosie O'Donnell and Olympic diver Greg Louganis, homophobia is alive and well -- especially in the small towns of the Deep South. Focusing on the day-to-day struggles of two Mississippi gay bars and the grateful patrons who often travel hundreds of miles to find them, filmmaker Malcolm Ingram reveals a surprisingly close community

So Anyway

2008-09-20T15:43:00.002-05:00

It's no secret that I have gained like 3 million pounds in the last 4-5 months. I know that being Hypothyroid and not being able to really skate is part of the problem but really, I'm eating too much.I'm bored, lonely and tired and this combination sucks butt for trying to manage my weight. I work, a ton. I'm coming home late night most every day so it's hard to come home and make something

We Saw Her

2008-09-20T15:41:00.000-05:00

For real. It was awesome.

Fun At Brighten Beach. In The Rain.

2008-09-20T15:29:00.005-05:00

Of course the first thing Nikki did was jump from rock to rock. Usually, she never gets wet but this year -- things were different. She slipped on her way back from the photo that Lisa took (in the blue and yellow umbrella) and her foot slipped and in she went. You can see she wasn't happy.After she was back I noticed a log in the water that was being bombarded with waves. I mean, it was

The Aftermath...

2008-09-20T15:23:00.002-05:00

We doctored our blisters and got ready for the rest of the day. The cowbells ate my hands up. The last picture is my hand today (Saturday the 20th) and the marathon was on the 13th. I mean, seriously, they hurt like, a ton. That said, I would do it over again. The least I could do was cheer my guts out for those skaters....

WOOO HOOOO!!!

2008-09-20T15:15:00.004-05:00

I had some breakfast and enjoyed the view and headed to the last hill of the race and cheered my ass off. Ok. Maybe not my ass but apparently I did some damage to my hands with the cowbells they provided for us to ring.

The Big Day!!!!

2008-09-20T15:11:00.002-05:00

The Rose Garden

2008-09-20T15:02:00.001-05:00

Misty, Foggy Days.....

2008-09-20T14:58:00.001-05:00

We took our annual walk on the boardwalk....

Our Hotel View

2008-09-20T14:56:00.000-05:00

Seriously, it rocked....

The Climb....

2008-09-20T13:46:00.004-05:00

With a healing sprained ankle and a nasty fear of heights I managed to keep up.I'm glad it's over.

I'm Not Kidding. This IS Real.

2008-09-17T23:35:00.001-05:00

Something most Duluth home owners don't have much of is a yard. This is because most everyone lives on a very steep hill. So in an effort to create more space this home owner placed their hot tub on the roof.For real.

Scenic Views and Boredom

2008-09-17T23:35:00.000-05:00

We love going to the scenic overpass right before hitting Duluth. It always has good memories. In fact, I believe this is the last time I saw my late cousin just before she passed so many years ago. I always think of her in this beautiful place.As you can tell Lisa was busy taking pictures.Nikki got a little bored but it's hard to tell if that is a yawn or if she is finally letting her

HOLY. CRAP.

2008-09-16T21:18:00.003-05:00

I'm not even sure what to say. Our old house is a crack-whore ghetto house only it's in the suburbs and it's surrounded by some really nicely kept homes. I tried to find SOME picture that had the old house in it and my senior prom picture was the only picture I could find with finding a picture, scanning it and wasting a lot of time I just don't have.You can see from the prom picture the

The Hometown Park

2008-09-16T20:35:00.001-05:00

On our trip up to Duluth, we stopped at our old stomping grounds. Wow. Things have changed, like, super a lot.The farting alien is impressive.