Thursday, October 14, 2010

Homecoming

Last weekend was Murray State Homecoming weekend. In the past (pre kiddos), this was a type of reunion weekend where many of our college friends came back to Murray for the day. One year Scott and I hosted a party at our apartment and we had about 50 of our closest friends over after the game for fabulous food and fun. Modern day Homecoming weekend for our family means - going to the parade in jeans and a Murray State t-shirt. Heading home for lunch and then I head to tent city while Scott and kids hang at the house (usually one of the kids has a birthday party and/or sporting event to attend) - then we all meet up at the game.

It is funny how things change as we move through the different stages of life. The interesting thing is that I would LOVE to see those 50 friends again. They didn't become less important to me but other things in life take up our time so, less time is allowed for fabulous food and fun with college friends.

Anyway -so, what is so fabulous about Homecoming? I was walking through tent city and I saw two girls holding their babies talking (I am sure they were dear friends and were excited to share their thoughts on parenthood), I saw a group of guys getting a picture made in one of the fraternity tents (maybe in their 40s) and they had their arms wrapped around each other like old buddies would, I saw a several "old" football players gather at the side- line during the game talking and laughing. These events are so fab because relationships are reunited and friendships are evolved and isn't that what life is all about? I know it takes extra effort and life is moving at a fast pace but I never regret when I put myself in a situation to reunite with old friends (or make new friends for that matter).

Very few of our friends were here for Homecoming and I understand (kids, kids, kids) but I really look forward to the day when we can meet up once again and Scott and I can host another party for ANYONE who graduated in the 90s (ha)...

....but in the meantime - I enjoyed watching others appreciate and take advantage of this wonderful weekend we call Homecoming!

Friday, August 13, 2010

My Retirement Account Services: Business Ethics in the Marketplace

My Retirement Account Services: Business Ethics in the Marketplace: "I am compelled by certain situations in life to write on a topic that is widely understood, but not always practiced in our world. Having e..."

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Fab - Old Kentucky Home

Weep no more my lady....oh weep no more today...we will sing one song for my old Kentucky home...my old Kentucky home far away! Love it! Fabulous song that is sung at the Kentucky Derby every year. Now, I am not a "born in Kentucky" girl (grew up in Southern Illinois) but I have lived in Kentucky since 1996 (not including my four years at Murray State prior from 1990 - 1994) but that song...gives ...me...chills. I also love watching the crowd sing it. Most people shown on TV singing it are reading the jumbo screen and don't have a connection with it until the Derby. Those people make me laugh....

We sing it every week in Rotary in Murray and I just love it. So.......what is FAB about it? I guess the words and music make me feel like where ever life takes you - Kentucky is a place to call "home" - a beautiful State with rolling hills and pretty horses - a calm State - a State filled with tradition and class. I don't know....it is just Fabulous! Your thoughts.....

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Fabulous Mother's Day

Again...I am falling behind on my blogging efforts here but wanted to say a few words about what is so fabulous about mothers. Being a mother myself I could really get emotional and sappy - but I won't! I believe Caroline (my 5 year old) says it best in this song (this song was actually written by one of the Professors at Murray State, who is also a member of our church - Dr. Tom Lough). The kids will be singing it on Sunday at First Methodist. So precious and straight and to the point - Mother...Gift From God...sent from heaven above!

Friday, April 2, 2010

Good Friday

I know it has been almost a year since I have posted something on my blog...YIKES! I am going to try to be better about that but, like many, am pulled in so many directions! This Holy Week though, reminds me about about slowing down and reflecting on "Everything Fab" - Easter is by far the most important religious holiday to me personally and the word "good" doesn't begin to describe what this Friday (today) means to those of us who believe in the resurrection!

Easter is so much more than a nice day at church with pretty clothes and yummy food (pink/purple eggs and chocolate...yum, by the way) - Easter is about HOPE and a NEW BEGINNING and the fact that ... we are sinners and WILL BE forgiven and loved even though we don't deserve it - WOW!!! Good Friday - I would say FABULOUS FRIDAY (and every other synonym for FABULOUS....wonderful, magnificent, great, marvelous, remarkable, amazing, temendous).

Happy FABULOUS EASTER! Blessed be the name and praise be to GOD!