N IS FOR...

...NOMENCLATURE


To be honest the first time I heard this word, I didn't know what it meant.  I'm not sure I am really clear on it now.  However, this word, NOMENCLATURE was applied by an editor of some repute to my TRUE story which follows:


My husband is a pastor and teacher and our last name is Jones.  When our first son was born and we were deciding what name to choose, my husband kept pushing for Martyn Lloyd, after a well known preacher, teacher and writer in England, Dr. Martyn Lloyd Jones.  I wouldn't agree because I didn't think it was fair to have a child try to live up to a name like that.  So we decided to go with our Welsh heritage and chose GLYN.


When our second son was born, we went through the same debate, but I still wouldn't agree.  So this time we chose the good Welsh name, OWEN.


A few years later when Dr. Martyn Lloyd Jones retired from his pulpit at Westminster Chapel in London, his successor was appointed.




His  successor's name?  ...Rev. Glyn Owen!

THIS IS AN ABSOLUTELY TRUE STORY!

This post is part of the challenge ABC WEDNESDAY hosted by Denise Nesbitt and friends.

Wednesday's Word on Tuesday.

I apologize.

I have removed this post because although what was said was true, it was not all said at the same time under the signature of Ben Stein.  It was a cut and paste job that was passed on to me.  If you read it, you will know that there was nothing subversive or disrespectful about it.  But to my mind, it's not completely honest for me to publish it as though it were a complete article written by Ben Stein.  Too bad.  But I am sorry for the mistake.

Another Happy Ending

From this:

...to this!

..

A month or so ago, some friends at church told me they were looking for a silver tabby kitten.  So when this one showed up at the shelter, I called them to come and take a look.  Of course they fell in love with her!  So since I have "visiting rights",  I went to see her yesterday.  She is looking wonderful!  Sleek, soft, glossy, silver fur and a ton of energy to go with it.  But she is already learning what she can do and not do (like biting or scratching furniture) and she is such an intelligent little thing. I don't know if she is the same kitten in the first picture, but she certainly has similar markings.  Her name is Junie, because she was born in June.

A LEAVE OF ABSENCE

At the end of this week I will be taking a leave of absence until after Thanksgiving.  I will miss you all.  Can't take the lap top with me, so I will have a lot of catching up to do when I get back.  Don't forget me.  I will be visiting and making comments this week and doing my last ABC Wednesday on Tuesday. Until then... Happy Blogging to you all!

55 Flash Fiction Friday

Flash fiction done in 55 words is hosted by Mr. Knowitall

"I know I'm a perfectionist," Elena said to her husband as they approached the doctor's office, "but I'm not that bad."

"Let's see what the doctor says," answered her husband.

The consultation began.  Then summing up the situation the doctor said, "You know, Elena has always given 110%."

"No way" she interjected quickly, "I give150%!"


I joined this challenge a week or so ago and didn't realize that I was so close to a temporary computer absence.  So this is only my second offering.  But I will be back again right after Thanksgiving.

More Details to come.

M IS FOR......

MAPS
The world map below is my husband's.  I bought it for him 20 or 30 years ago (along with the little red pins,) when he started his life as a 'world traveler'.  You can see he has been many, many places.  Some of them he has visited many times .  His traveling has been on behalf of the World Evangelical Congregational Conference, visiting member churches, preaching and teaching.

I have probably been to about a dozen of these places on this map.  I can't say I'm too sorry, because some of these places carry their own hazards which I could do without.

M is also for magnets.  

The ones below are just a few of many we have collected.  We don't really officially 'collect' them.  It's just that when we are away if we see one that we particularly like, we buy it and add it to our refrigerator.

The lifeboat on the left is my prize.  I bought it at the Lifeboat House at the North Landing in Flamborough, UK, my childhood haunts.

The seal and the fisherman holding his catch, we bought in Norway last year, where we met Rune of 'Visual Norway.'

Of course, bottom right, is the griffon of Wales.

This post is part of ABC Wednesday hosted by Denise Nesbitt.

Take a look at the other participants' entries by clicking on the link.

The Virtual Paintout Entry

This is my entry for "The Virtual Paintout" hosted by Bill McGuffy.  It is a house in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.  In this painting challenge, a place in the world is chosen by Bill and we artists go visit via Google Street Maps.  There, we cruise the streets via the little golden man and decide on a view we like and paint it using Google maps.  Then we send the link and the painting to Bill who posts it on his blog:

http://virtualpaintout.blogspot.com/  

Mexico is a vibrant place with many, what I call 'busy' scenes.  So I found it difficult to choose something at my skill level, which is not very high.  You should visit Bill's blog and see some really good paintings done this month.  It's definitely worth the visit.

Shelter Cats.

Since the adoption of Sterling, I've had two other cats as favorites.  One, Cassidy, was completely black, 2 years old and the sweetest nature.  Oh, I could have taken her home, given half the chance.  She was adopted on Thursday.
Then there is Minnie, a two year old black and white, with a cheeky black and white face and white whiskers -- almost a tuxie I think.  She has quite a personality as well as liking cuddles, tummy rubs and playing with the feather wand. She was still there Thursday, but for how long who knows?  I know I should be glad that they are being adopted but these three have been in the large room, which is like a living room, with a couple of other cats so it's almost like they are mine.
So just for my own pleasure I decided to do a painting of the last shot I took of Sterling.  You may recognize it.

As usual, I can see a few needed improvements.  One thing I have to find is a brush that can make fine strokes for fur or whiskers.

This is the original photo:

He was 'way too handsome!