lizardblog ( the blog of liz creech

November 19, 2004
Oopps!

Before I get to my oops I want to tell you all that I am very proud of Katey. Last night was the opening night for the school play. My mom, sister, nephew and I went to see her. It was titled Hamalot and was very good. It was funny and had a good story to it. No major mishaps and Katey was wonderful! She played Sherl, a gold prospector.

The day before yesterday I had me a little opps. It is actually funny and disappointing at the same time. I had been reading a Southern Living magazine and found what looked to be a good recipe for Blueberry Muffins. I had put off making them due to other stuff going on and decided to make them on Wednesday morning. It was easy enough and all went well until I took them out of the oven. WE HAD NO BUTTER TO PUT ON THEM!! I was a little mad at that. So, I thought, "no big deal, blueberry muffins are good on their own anyway." took a bite of one and YUCK! I think I forgot to put the sugar in, or I might have used Splenda instead because we ran out of sugar. I really can't remember. There sat 36 beautiful nasty tasting mini blueberry muffins. I guess the birds had a good breakfast that morning.

All the time I was making them, I was invisioning myself as a little B&B owner and making breakfast for the guest that were staying. I guess my guests would have been disappointed that morning too.

Oh! Let me tell you all about a dream I had last night. I have no clue as to where it came from. When we were in Traditional church the guy who was the pastor at the time ended up doing bad things and causing great havok. Last night I had a dream that he had heard about what we were doing and decided that that was the way to go and that he had been wrong in what he had done. He got back with his wife and they and the kids came and were going to run a weekly gathering. I was so mad that I refused to talk to the adults, because I didn't trust him and his motivation. Their youngest daughter Lyndsey was katey's best friend and came up to me and started talking to me. That was nice. The oldest daughter looked different and I didn't see the son but it was assumed he was there. It was just one of those dreams.

That is all for today. I have to get school going and dishes washed.

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November 18, 2004
Relationships

I am not the best at actually getting what I want to say out, at least not coherently. I have been thinking about something and just hoping that I can get it out without sounding stupid and scattered.

I really believe that traditional church isn't good for relationships. Too many people too little time. There seems to be this mind set that "if you aren't with us you are against us", or something like that. I remember some "good" friends leaving the church we were going to and thinking they were crazy for leaving such a good thing. And I did not bother to stay in touch and find out why or if they were o.k. It was like that in the church I grew up in too.

As I sit here trying to get my thoughts together and see what it is that I am trying to say I think about a small specific church that I know of that doesn't seem to be that way. Now, I don't go to that church, I have been there though. I know people who go there and talk to them and I know that there have been tensions between people. That is normal in a relationship. I also think of people who have gone to Seminary and have been taught about professional distance with their people. "You can't tell them too much or let them get too close". What the hell is that? How can you effectively pastor people if you don't know them? How can people talk to you if they don't know you are vulnerable?

It just struck a cord in me today, and the note was sour. I mean, sure, you can have small groups who know each other and hang out, but you don't want to be leaving that church because you will be banned and excommunicated or something. Really, I think of my experience of leaving a traditional church where I was much more involved than normal. Leadership, time, effort. Do you know how many people called to see if we were ok? None. How many people did I even talk to after I left? One, she was my best friend at the time - and it is funny, time and life changes have made us just friends, almost only aquaintances. I think that shows that you need to put effort into a relationship to maintain it. Wait, that is true, but what about the people who live in other states that you only see once or twice a year? You know the ones, when they come back or you see them again and you just pick up and start right where you left off. Maybe those work because you aren't around them all the time and you don't really know them. I don't know. Seems like sometimes in even our small group people aren't open to true relationship. Afraid to say things that need to be said, get hurt when things that need to be said are said. Is it afraid of the effort it will take or the time to maintain it? It is hard to have someone point out your faults.

O.k. enough on that. What do you all think?

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November 16, 2004
Just Talking

Just felt like "talking" this morning. So, I will just ramble a bit, make some observations.

People are selfish and self centered (duh)
I like it when it is calm and quiet
Donuts are good, especially Krispy Kreme
Too many girls get pregnant out of wedlock, that is hard
I wonder why it is easier to gain weight than to loose it
One of the best smells in the world is clean sheets
Seems like there are fewer and fewer truly generous people
There a so many different feelings of accomplishment
Both people in a relationship think they give the most
Morning sex is really good
The first sip of coffee in the morning is unequaled
Someone somewhere will always disappoint you
It is hard to make and keep good friends, but worth it

Nothing else is coming to mind, the kids are up and there is too much noise now.

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November 15, 2004
I am Famous

I was on T.V. last night. Really. Around 7:30 last night a transformer blew and a big area lost power. Macaroni Grill happened to be in that area. A good friend, who works with me, has a room mate who works for a local news station. He was out getting footage of the power outage and came and got some of us on camera. I happened to be some of the footage they decided to use. So, I got my 15 seconds of fame. HA!

It has been an interesting couple of weeks. Been busy and haven't had time to post on here. Went to Palmer's wedding last weekend and this weekend we had a bunch of people come for this little regional gathering thing. It was really nice and a lot easier than I thought. The Brock's stayed with us and we had a nice time. Not enough time just to chat but good none the less. Loads of laughs and serious talk and all around encouragement. I still find it very interesting that God keeps confirming the same things to me.

Got a fire going and a hot cup of coffee close by. It is a nice morning.

I have a desire and I believe that the fruition of that is coming to pass. Maybe not tomorrow but soon. Like in a year. Part of that desire requires me to sell this house. I have been thinking a lot lately (past week anyway) about how to get it ready for other people to see and want to buy it. I watch too many of those designed to sell T.V. shows and keep thinking of the advice they give in order to help other people see their stuff in your house with out just seeing all your stuff. I guess that if I start now and take a small thing at a time I will be ready when the time comes. Shoot, it might not even be for another whole year - you never know.

Well, I have things to do and things to do.

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November 04, 2004
Phenomenon

There is this interesting occurrence that happens in the restaurant business. Of course there are busy days and slow days, just like in any business. During the summer it is busy during the weekday nights, I guess because there isn't any school. When school goes back in session it is bussier on weekend nights, I guess because there isn't any school. Last night was really slow. The local college basketball team had a game. Sorry all you UK fans, but I hate University of Kentucky sports. I don't get why such a big deal is made over such a thing. Maybe it goes back to primitive times when war was the way to show your manhood. Now it is competitive sports. I think it is stupid.

So, I said that to say, Christmas is coming. When the money part is your responsibility it gets quicker and quicker every year. We don't buy our kids a lot at Christmas, just 2 gifts each, one they need and one they want. My In-Laws are very generous in their gift giving and the kids don't need more from me. Last year went well. There were some money issues but some wonderful friends helped out, and I really appreciated it. This year is going to be fine too. I just have a tendancy to worry about such things.

There are a lot of special events going on this month. Our community is "sponsoring" for lack of a better word, the regional all group. I am looking forward to that. Having friends in the house, sitting around talking and having a good time. Palmer is getting married this weekend, heading up for that on Saturday. So, in the slow season I am missing 2 weekends of work. That worries me. I know it shouldn't because God has taken care of us in much worse times. So, I should just shut up, enjoy these awesome events and not worry.

I have a to do list that needs some work on it. May you all enjoy the special events of your life with no worries!

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November 03, 2004
Interesting

Took the kids trick-or-treating on Sunday night. I think they are getting too old. Of course this was the last year for Meaghan, she is 13. Con and the Kenz have a couple more years, but I think the holiday is more for the younger crowd.

Saw a lot of teenagers out. Man, were they dressed "sexy". One girl had a skirt just long enough to cover her butt, barely. A dude was in a pair of jeans, shirtless and with black wings. I guess he was a bad angel. A couple of Meaghans friends went with us for one court, their mom was driving them from spot to spot. Any way they were loud and obnoxious. I am glad I have innocent and subduded kids. I don't know if we took any pictures but Meaghan was a dead medieval girl, Con was the Terminator (he made his own gun with a weight set pole, wood and duct tape) and Kenz was a handmaiden. I had worked that morning since 8 or so and was tired but we made it. Toward the end people were putting several double handfulls in their bags to get rid of the candy. One lady was leaving and came out with her bowl and across the street just to give it all to the kids. So, needless to say, they have enough candy for about a year or so.

McKenzie turned 9 yesterday. It was a good day. I am still amazed that I have children as old as I do.

Well, we have to get to school. May your day be prosperous

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books i like

Here are some books I suggests if you are looking to homeschool or just for information. I gleaned a lot from them. Our church gets credit if you buy through these links.

In their Own Way
by Thomas Armstrong

Seven Times Smarter
by Laurel Schmidt

How to Talk So Kids Can Learn
by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish

Teen Proofing
by John Rosemond