Trio
Kitchen Sink | Posted by Jannie on 9 April 2009 @ 7:03 AM 43 Comments
ONE: 3 more photos from last summer with Grandpa’s horse at the cottage. Actually, the kids call him Poppy. My dad, that is. The horse’s name is Penny.
And below, the 2 cuzzins with Poppy’s horses in summer 2006. Some might think it was November 8th, as per the lower left of photo, but 11-6-06 is 11th August 2006 in Commonwealth speak, as many of you know. (Or 1906, 1806, etc.) The houses ‘way ‘way off yonder under those perfect clouds line the shore road of the bay where Poppy and Nannie’s main house is. See how all appears magically clearer when photo is clicked to enlarge? I love that trick!
TWO: In order to not only keep up with, but joyfully revel in the thrill of blogging, I will probably only be posting 2.33 times a week, on average. Guess you’ve noticed I’ve been leaning in that direction anyway. Thanks to those of you who participated in my recent poll as to how often you’d like to see me posting, that was helpful.
THREE: I’m a little disappointed as I’ve been cut from the school fund-raiser show for May 1st. Well, I’m not the only one, a dad who also writes songs was supposed to play a couple too. Seems they’ve re-examined their schedule and with the headlining act now secured they’re having to streamline the program. I guess there has to be a good life lesson in here somewhere but at this particular moment I’m not quite seeing it. But I’m sure I will! Eventually. Right, Ms Liara Covert, Dream Builder ? 
On 9 April 2009 at 7:19 am Betsy Wuebker said,
Oh, she is so your daughter isn’t she! That hand on the hip head tilt is just precious. And her cousin is precious too, giving her the spotlight indulgently. I love the personality in these.
Oh, and “as if” on the school thing. Decisions by committee are always crappy. Hate that!
Betsy Wuebker’s last blog post..TRIGGERING THE LOVE OF TRAVEL
On 9 April 2009 at 7:24 am Lynn said,
They don’t know what good music they will be missing! Maybe this means something even better is in store for you.
Great pics! How peaceful that day must have been.
Lynn’s last blog post..Holy Thursday, full moon and quote
On 9 April 2009 at 8:40 am Glenn Buttkus said,
Quite an idyllic layout there on Poppy’s farm, with the cottage in the first shot, and the main house by the bay in the last one. Did you grow up on this horse farm/ranch? Little girls and horses has always been a treasure trove for precious moments and photos. Thanks for sharing. How old is Kelly now?
Now is it your plan to blog 2.33 times a week, or a day? I guess you mean posting new things on your blog for all of us to drool over, be fascinated by, and react to with our funstering comments, right? Surely you do not mean that you will not be out there on the net visiting other blogs only 2.33 times a week? For those of us who treasure the “eye” that appears on our sites, that would not be acceptable. May is almost upon you, and when that slides by triumphantly, I’m sure, then you will have more time for jogging, bra flinging, and blogging.
School boards and committees of all sorts are made up of small-minded individuals who think they have something to contribute if they can solicit or manipulate a change of some sort; human nature at its rawest and most inattractive.
Glenn
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On 9 April 2009 at 9:34 am Talon said,
Adorable photos! I love the posing! The last photo – the “ta-daa!” – is wonderful!
A disappointment, for sure, about the show, but it just means another opportunity is preparing to present itself.
Talon’s last blog post..sunset in April…
On 9 April 2009 at 10:40 am Chris said,
Your daughter is a “mini-me” of you! So cool the cousins are close and they get to see Poppy’s horses.
Your posting schedule sounds perfect to me! I’m sorry the school cut your performance. I understand your disappointment.
Chris’s last blog post..Range of Motion
On 9 April 2009 at 11:49 am sheila said,
lol on #3. But yet sad too.
Poppy’s horses are so cool. And big! How fun for the girls!
sheila’s last blog post..Miscellaneous Musings.
On 9 April 2009 at 12:13 pm Liara Covert said,
You may recall a particualr saying by Mother Superior to Maria in the film, The Sound of Music. Mother Superior said, “Maria, when God closes a door, somewhere he opens a window.” When you stop focusing on the closed door, you will open the mind to possible windows opening beyond your current radar. Open your perspective and transform your thinking. That is always within reach:)
Liara Covert’s last blog post..Love can heal anything
On 9 April 2009 at 12:28 pm K said,
My parents have horses. It’s the best of both worlds. We get to enjoy them when we visit and don’t have any of the up keep.
Great photos.
K’s last blog post..Trying Questions
On 9 April 2009 at 12:45 pm Sara said,
I grew up with horses and your photos bring back memories. Your daughter appears to quite the character… a bit of “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree?”
I am sorry about the school fund-raiser — they must not know a good thing when they hear it:~)
I love that you’ll be posting 2.33 times a week…I’ll have to check in on the .33 posts. How many times to post and when is a challenge. I’ve just added a new day to my schedule and I’m already wondering if I did the right thing! Enjoyed the visit!
Sara’s last blog post..What You Can Do When Overwhelmed
On 9 April 2009 at 12:47 pm J.D. Meier said,
Beautiful pics.
It reminds me when I was a kid there was a horse my parents always took me to visit (it wasn’t Mr. Ed, but I liked him). They always told me it was my horse and I believed them … really it wasn’t more horse at all, it was just my special moments … the Hallmark kind.
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On 9 April 2009 at 1:23 pm Dot said,
I wanted to say just what Betsy said. It must be great to have a place like that to visit!
Dot’s last blog post..The Silva Method, CDs 9 and 10
On 9 April 2009 at 1:54 pm Steve said,
Your cousins are TOO CUTE! Always love visiting…
Steve
http://www.the-irn.com
http://www.commoncts.blogspot.com
On 9 April 2009 at 3:27 pm Lance said,
Hi Jannie,
Looks like a great place to visit! And the photos are so cute. So, the school cutting you out – what are they thinking? It’s their loss… Play on Jannie!
Lance’s last blog post..And Practice Will Go On
On 9 April 2009 at 5:10 pm Jannie said,
I’m at the library because the internet at home’s conked out.
I like the library.
It’s always been a safe place. (Except for the big one downtown, of course. All those hoeless guys creep me out.
)
I think I’m going for a chocolate shake now.
I’ll see you at home.
On 9 April 2009 at 8:59 pm Patricia said,
Jannie great pictures and horses and little girls are such a great combination and bring up good memories.
2 times a week posting is just great and the .33 don’t worry about…enjoy your music and practicing…
Have the school deciders give out 2 free tickets to your CD release performance (whether you need tickets or not) as a door prize…great advertisement for a great up and coming performer! In the venue of the performer’s choice – she will be in charge! All is not lost…oh and then accept their apologies for overbooking their event!
Patricia’s last blog post..Book Review: Everything Bad is Good For You ~ Steven Johnson
On 9 April 2009 at 9:12 pm Thomma Lyn said,
Wonderful photos! I’m sorry to hear about the show, though. But I know there’ll be many, many more for you — ((((hugs))))! LOL @ posting 2.33 times a week. That’s about my average these days, too!
xxx ooo
Thomma Lyn’s last blog post..A Particularly Adventurous Tadpole
On 9 April 2009 at 11:37 pm teahouseblossom said,
What a beautiful creature! And what adorable children!!!
On 10 April 2009 at 12:01 am TheWeyrd1 said,
Love horses, but have to take drugs to be near them…sigh… Bummer about the show…
TheWeyrd1’s last blog post..Sunday Surf – Sunshine Cleaning
On 10 April 2009 at 12:25 am Davina said,
Hi Jannie.
You’ve reminded me of my days growing up on the farm. Sunny days they were too. Too bad about that show. Maybe there is something else that you are to be doing instead. There’s a reason for everything “they” say, whoever “they” are, and whatever “that” reason is. Hope you have a happy Easter with your daughter.
Davina’s last blog post..What Have You Done for Your Blog Lately?
On 10 April 2009 at 6:46 am G said,
I donno, you sound a bit disappointed in having to post 2.33 times per week.
Maybe you should round up and go to three times per week.
As for the pics, they’re quite nice.
G’s last blog post..Picnic
On 10 April 2009 at 9:04 am Jannie said,
Yay! My modem’s miraculously working again — Internet right in the comfort of my own home!! How great is this???
Betsy: Are you implying that perhaps I am some kind of a “character,” as our jaunty Kelly also appears to be too???
Yes, the old committee decision, that’s what it must’ve been for sure. I think I’m getting over it (a little.)
Lynn: Yes, better things in store for sure for my music. As I know. Oh, that day with the horses may well have been marked by any number of fits – both from the kids and the adults,
but at that moment, yes it was beautiful.
Hey, Glenn, that is not actually Poppy’s cottage in the first shots, it’s somebody’s else’s house up by the road the horse and girls are facing the cottage (but how could you possibly know that??) — all shall be revealed pictorially in time!! Yes, I did grow up on the farm. My dad worked in the mines but he has always kept the farm. It was granted to our family in 1830 or so. Dad lives in the same house he was born in, as were his dad and his dad. And probably his dad before him. Kelly is 7.5 now. 2.3 times a WEEK you silly!! Or 2.3 times an hour. In order to respond to comments and get over to everyones’ blogs, it does take quite a bit of time. Oh, plus coming up with these Amazing Posts I publish.
I love blogging and want to keep it that way.
Well, I don’t blame anyone for me being asked to sing, then un-asked. I know there will be a silver lining. I just need to be open to it.
Talon: Yes, sweet photos, eh. It was almost sunset and my camera didn’t quite know what to do with the light, but I think they are okay. Oh yeah Kelly’s ta-da pose. And her big camera smile when she was four. The show: I haven’t cried about being unasked, but I’ve felt rather close a couple of times. But all shall be well. No – all shall be great!
Chris: Yes, my mini-me! And someday when I put up some video of her, you’ll probably see it even more. The cousins adore each other. Alyssa is so sweet. They’ll be together again this summer. Yeah, and I wish I’d actually told the school director I was disappointed instead of automatically coming out with “Hey, no prob. I understand completely.” But you know how it goes when you’re all grown up. Yet, it takes rain to make flowers grow.
Sheila: When in doubt laugh, eh. And go run 12 miles followed by a big big bottle of champagne. (Not that I did either of those, but I suppose those could’ve been one way to deal with the disappointment.) You know I was never much of a horse girl – I guess what you have you don’t appreciate?
Liara: I never did sit all the way though that musical! But yes, door — open, open, open. I wish I weren’t so sensitive, but I guess that’s what also good about me too.
K: Yes, horses, like having grand-kids that come to visit, eh?
Enjoy, but not have the responsibility of the upkeep. Dad seems to like them a lot, he had horses since he was maybe 10 or 12, I think. I’ll have to ask himw hen he got his first one.
Sara: How come you are all saying Kelly’s so much like me??
Yes, she is, bless her little heart. Well, practically speaking, I’m not an established musician on the Austin scent yet. YET! And this little disappointment may just put some hair on my chest. (That would be a real interesting look for me.) 
And 2.33 is every 3 days. Sounds viable to me!
J.D. My husband is like that with a big mansion a few blocks over. He says it’s mine! Not sure why the occupants didn’t think so when I crashed it.
Dot; It is a real special place to visit for sure, like a dream. Even in 40 below with a windchill of – 68 I love it!
I would like to build a big house in my parents’ potato field and do nothing but wrote songs, blog and eat donuts all day long.
Steve: Thank you!! And go, America!!!!!!!!!! Keep doing, bro. Keep doing.
Lance, thanks. Hey, That rhymes. “Thanks” “Lance.” Well,kinda. I could get away with it in a song, for sure! Yes, my grasshopper, no wait — I’m the grasshopper. I shall snatch the pebbles from the old teacher dude’s hand and all hall be revealed in the fullness of time.
Patricia: Girls and horses, yes indeed. Well, Kelly goes to a small not-for-profit school and this fund-raisesr is a big big event, we NEED to raise money so I am totally on-board with being a team player in whatever has to be done to raise scholarship money. We were not sure if we could get a main performer, but once we did, the line-up was “revaluated,” I guess. Being cut just hurt a bit. Luckily it’s a very supportive community and everyone has already had my show “save the date” e-mail circulated. And I will be notifying everyone again, maybe 10 days before the show. You are right, tho. I will be Queeen of my venue.
Thomma Lynn: Thanks, there will be namy many more shows indeed! And perhaps the lesson in this reinforces that we are all go through little dsiappointments and to remember Shay’s words… “Be kinder than necessary;
Everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.”
Teahouse: Thank you! Fun to share those pics with the world. Penny is a dear gentle soul.
Weryd1: You take drugs to be around them because you’re allergic to or just plain scared of horses?
Davina: Yes indeed!! There is a reason for everything. And “there’s a crack in everything – that’s how the light gets in.” — L. Cohen. Happy Easter to you too, my dear lady!
G: This averaging every 3 days seems to be enabling me to post somethign I like, then get around to read y’all’s blogs – really read every word and comment and usually read ya’lls comments too. And then do this responding thing I’m doing right now. Plus, this comments section is more than half the fun anyway, it’s almost like I’m posting again!
On 10 April 2009 at 10:08 am wade said,
I’m very sorry about your being cut from the program.It made me think of Winston Churchill. Right after leading England to victory in Europe in World War II, the voters ousted him as Prime Minister. Seeking to make him feel better, a friend said that it was probably a blssing in disguise. “If it is a bleesing” said Churchill “it has come very well disguised indeed !”
Hang in there, your day’s coming.
On 10 April 2009 at 10:52 am Jannie said,
Wade: BRILLIANT disguise, sometimes. I had forgotten that about Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, him being ousted. But he made a roaring comeback and certainly stands up in the long run, eh?
On 10 April 2009 at 3:48 pm Karyn said,
Happy Easter.
And poppy and penny are really easier to confuse.. no wonder you had to clarify! >=D
How’d your dad get called Poppy? My dad is Papa or Grampa (depending on which little kid is talking to him.)
On 10 April 2009 at 4:03 pm Liara Covert said,
Penny for your thoughts? Just kidding! Some “Pennies” are priceless. Speaking of cherished pets, my yongest sister received her new puppy yesterday. It arrived via air freight after a 2hr+ trip and the puppy truly had an adventure. Every moment, the adventure continues. It is about three months old and adjusting to its new home in Kentville, NS.
Liara Covert’s last blog post..10 Ways to respect every moment
On 10 April 2009 at 5:26 pm Tess The Bold Life said,
Jannie,
Photos are summer at it’s best! I love the way you knew Liara would have the answer and once again she didn’t disappoint!
I think in your business the best think to do is to remember not to take it personally. Put your focus on the gigs you have booked. Also don’t forget to practice telling the audience your CD’s are for sale and what your website is as well.
When you’re performing it’s easy to forget BIG details like that. However it will increase your sales! When I worked as a speaker I would sometimes forget and be so mad at myself later. If you practice announcing it you will remember.
There’s something better in store for you…
Tess The Bold Life’s last blog post..A Bold but Modest Millionaire
On 10 April 2009 at 5:29 pm Mama Zen said,
Clearly the life lesson is that the people scheduling the school show suck!
Mama Zen’s last blog post..Drown
On 10 April 2009 at 10:53 pm Thomma Lyn said,
I’m back. Guess what — I tagged you for a goofy meme!
Thomma Lyn’s last blog post..Tagged: Keep it Real!
On 11 April 2009 at 2:27 am Barbara Swafford said,
Hi Jannie – Thank you for sharing the great photos. I was raised in the country and these brought back lovely memories.
Your daughter and the cousins are little dolls.
Re: The cancellation. Remember, when one does closes, another one opens. I’m guessing it will be a fantastic opportunity.
Happy Easter to you and yours.
Barbara Swafford’s last blog post..Give Your Readers What They Want
On 11 April 2009 at 12:01 pm Caity said,
Aww horsie! Cute pictures!! It is their loss that they cut you from the show. That really stinks.
Have a wonderful Easter, Jannie!
Caity’s last blog post..Sick week.
On 11 April 2009 at 8:52 pm LisaNewton said,
Oh, kids and horses do go together, don’t they? The girls look so cute and have such big smiles on their faces………………:)
I hope you and your family have great weekend………:)
LisaNewton’s last blog post..Sun and Fun at the Santa Monica Pier
On 11 April 2009 at 9:25 pm robbi said,
Fropster, I, the robbi, have had many things to do with horses. Mostly that is concerning the very slow ones that I wager my monies on most Saturdays, and the even slower ones that I have spent many monies on owning.That they are a majestic animal is not of contention,that they also have an affinity for girls of all shapes, ages and sizes is also not of an issue. What appears to be the bone of in the robbi establishment is that I, the robbi,love them to death and will fritter monies on even ones that appear to have only three legs that work. At the same time mostly, they all have four legs, but the one I refer to, the legs do not seem to all move in conjunction with the others, in perfect sync and harmony as it were. Hortense gazes in awe at the them who skip gaily away with the elegance of the swiftest gazelle whilst mine simply toil away bobbing up and down in the rear.But, with the true spirit of the adventurer that I am, I place my hard earned down on my selection most weeks only to see it stagger under the weight of my coin, either getting left at the post or some such.
Kelly is a charmer though is she not, how could she fail at that? breeding will tell as they say in the horsey world.
robbi’s last blog post..ink marks on a blank page Thursday April 8th
On 11 April 2009 at 10:21 pm Jannie said,
Hi Karyn: I am not exactly how my parents became Nannie and Poppy, they just did I guess. Both my grandfathers died before I came along but my grandmothers were called Grammy.
Liara: We used to fly with our small dogs all the time until Kelly came along (And boy, were their paws tired. ahh, bad joke. I just flew in from Albuquerque and boys are my arms tired…)
Tess: I think I’m over it now and raring to go. Boy, my shy shy graphic designer friend, Jae is doing a bang-up job on my CD art and I got some good practice in today, so things are going good music-wise.
Mama Zen: Clear, consise and lol, as usual.
Barbara: Were you a farm girl too? Yes, wonderful point about the doors opening and closing. As long as I can get my foot in one somewhere, I’m laughing. Happy Easter to you too.
Caity: Thanks for your continued lovely support! Do you like horsies? They taste a lot like chicken. Kidding!!
Lisa: Those kids have the time of their lives on Poppy’s farm. And at the beach. Always asking for a bonfire and sometimes tring to walk on the coals. Yikes!
Robbi: Be ye a betting man, then? never wager more than ye can afford. And never go across a spring creek on a bob-tailed nag. Nor look a gift horse in the hoof.
Folks, that’s my story and I’m so sticking to it!
On 11 April 2009 at 11:01 pm SnaggleTooth said,
Wow, don’t the trio look so cute just a few years back? Even Penny looks alot littler-
I only post 2.3 times a week myself- Sometimes I go hog wild n do a cluster-posting tho. It depends on what I gotta say- n time.
I’d prob not go to the fundraiser after that- Get another gig for that date, it’ll cheer you up!
SnaggleTooth’s last blog post..Inanimate Visitors
On 11 April 2009 at 11:13 pm Jannie said,
Snag! I love your idea of getting another gig for that date. Do you really think I should?? Hmmn. I dunno. I want to talk it over wtih Kalyani, she’s in Dallas for the weekend. My heart tells me to swallow my hurt and go to the fundraiser and whoop it up. Might be a plan. And I’m sooooo glad I’m not directly involved in it the hard work this year. Last year I co-chaired the silent auction, ended up doing 80% of it myself and I LIVED it for TWO straight weeks.
I’m not sure how old Penny is. And Dad sold the other, Darby, but he’s rescued another horse.
I’m so tired and Easter Bunny could arrive any minute so I best be sleeping when he comes or I may get coal in my basket!
Wow, why does it seem to me like you post liek 5 times a week? But you are right – you do not post that often. Mst be ’cause you always in my heart.
On 11 April 2009 at 11:31 pm SnaggleTooth said,
oooh- n Happy hop-along on Bunny Day!
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On 12 April 2009 at 9:23 am kelly said,
On 12 April 2009 at 9:25 am kelly said,
THIS BLOG IS AWESOME
On 12 April 2009 at 10:36 am Aimee said,
Happy Easter Jannie!! Just wanted to pop by and say “hi”.
Aimee’s last blog post..The Writings on the Wall
On 12 April 2009 at 9:55 pm kimmi said,
Late drive by and a Happy Easter hug!
On 12 April 2009 at 10:16 pm Ribbon said,
School’s stupid… we all know that!
I’m lovin’ Poppy’s horses…. You guys are having fun!
Enjoy Best wishes Ribbon
On 13 April 2009 at 12:26 am Jannie said,
Hello Kelly. Hell Kelly. Glad you like Mommy’s blog!!
Aimee: Thanks for popping by. Appreciate it. Thinking about you, hoping you’re well. Hope you’re singing and writing songs!
Kimmi: Thanks for popping in and for your lovely sentiments. All the best to ou too.
Ribbon: What an honor to have you visiting again. I’t been a while. I must catch up with you too. You still knitting? Thanks for your words.
Good nite all. I’ve just posted my scintillating Twitterpated (not!)(yet) post and am off now to dreamland….
On 13 April 2009 at 2:34 am Jo said,
beautiful…..my kids love horses and have been riding a few times….it’s so bloody expensive here though that I try and discourage it as a hobby, maybe when we move to the country
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