As the last week of August comes to an end these are the things I am currently thankful for.
1) That the boys and I survived the first week back to school.
2) That this is a long weekend here in the US.
3) That my blood sugars are under much better control. There are still some high readings but I am in the normal range the majority of the time.
Another Wednesday is here and it is time to hook up with Joyce's Hodgepodge.
1) When someone finds out what you do or where you're from, what's a question they always ask?
When people who know me find out that I talk on the phone for a living they always ask me really? They know that I am not a people person and are surprised that I have such a peopley job. If I am outside of Michigan and tell people that I am from the Detroit area they always ask me if it is as bad as it is portrayed in movies and TV. I tell them no that the city has really made a comeback. We are one of only a few cities where all 4 professional sports teams play in arenas downtown. Of course there are bad areas but that is true of any city.
2) Did you participate in 'Greek Life' when you were in college, or have children who did? If so what was your experience? Taking another tack ... have you ever been to Greece? If not, is that a destination on your bucket list?
I had absolutely no desire to be a part of Greek life. My experience consisted of one frat party that was actually pretty lame. I have never been to Greece but it loos beautiful. I would not mind going but I have other places in the world I would rather go to first.
3) Do you like Greek food? If so what's your favorite dish?
I have only had Green food once which is strange since Detroit has a very large and popular Greektown. It was long time ago and I do not remember what I had but I am sure it was chicken of some kind. I do not like most things that are used in Greek cuisine though like olives, tomatoes and lamb.
4) What incredibly common thing have you never done?
I have racked my brain and the only thing I can come up with is that I have never joining a gym.
5) What is a telltale sign that you are upset?
I will become very quiet and withdrawn.
6) Insert your own random though here.
I am not sure why out schools have to start before Labor Day. The kids just get in the groove and then they are off on Friday and Monday. I would just be easier if they could start the Tuesday after the holiday and keep their momentum going.
Born Marion Benson Owens on November 18, 1888 in San Francisco, California. Her parents were Minnie Benson and Len Douglas Owens. Her father was an advertising and billboard executive who would later develop the Aetna Springs resort in Pope Valley, California. She was the middle child with an older sister - Maude - and a younger brother - Len. At the age of 12 she was expelled from her elementary school for drawing a cartoon of her teacher. She was then sent to a school in San Mateo and then to Mark Hopkins Art Institute at 16. She attended the school until it was destroyed by the fire that started during the 1906 San Francisco earthquake.
From 1907-11 she was employed as an assistant to photographer Arnold Genthe in San Francisco. She moved to Los Angeles in 1912 where she was a poster artist for the Morosco Theater. In 1914 she was hired as a writer, assistant and actress by Lois Weber Productions. Lois Weber was pioneer film director. When Weber moved to Universal Pictures so wanted to bring Frances with her but she declined. She was then offered a took a job offered to her by Mary Pickford at Famous Players-Lasky. While there she sold the script for The Foundling to Adolph Zucker for $125. While in New York City for the film's premier she applied to work as a writer at World Films. She soon became the head of the writing department where she was credited with writing over 50 films. In 1917 she left New York to go back to California and Famous Players-Lasky as Mary Pickford's official scenarioist for $50,000 per year. Frances also worked as a journalist during World War I. She was the first woman to cross the Rhine after the armistice. When she returned from Europe she worked at Cosmopolitan Productions, owned by William Randolph Hearst, for $2,000 per week. It was here that she began directing when her best friend Mary Pickford asked for her.
Frances won an Oscar in 1931 for writing for The Big House and in 1932 for best story for The Champ. She was credited with over 30 scripts and 130 produced films, She was married four time to Wesley de Lappe, Robert Pike, Fred Thomson and George Hill. She had two sons with Fred Thomson, Richard and Frederick. In 1945 her novel, Molly, Bless Her, was adopted into a film, Molly and Me, by Roger Burford and directed by Lewis Seller. In 1946 she left Hollywood to focus on writing stage plays and novels. She published her memoir, Off With Their Heads: A Serio-Comic Tale of Hollywood in 1972. She died of a ruptured aneurysm on May 12, 1973.
As the last week of August begins these are the things currently on my mind.
1) We all survived the first day of school. Though tomorrow will be the true test since today was just a half day.
2) Hubby and I went out to breakfast this morning which was very nice. We need to go out more often just the two of us.
3) I am looing forward to another long weekend coming up. Saturday is the birthday party for the boys with my family but otherwise we have no plans.
Here are the pictures for the week.
As another week comes to an end these are the things I am thankful for.
1) We met Preston's teacher today and see seems very nice. I think he is going to have a good year.
2) That my sister will be taking the boys back to school shopping tomorrow. I love that I do not have to take them.
3) That I have found a couple of interesting jobs to apply for.
Once again I am joining up with Joyce and the other Hodgepodgers.
1) What's worth standing in line for?
Honestly there is nothing I can think of that is worth it anymore. When I was younger I remember waiting in line to get into the club but now I am old and don't go out anymore.
2) Tell us about a favorite food related memory.
My aunt and uncle had a very large house on a lot of property. I remember having bonfires where we would have s'mores and hobo pies as a kid.
3) What are some things you find particularly peaceful or calming?
The quiet of the house early in the morning when I am the only one awake.
4) Is there something you do now that gets you just as excited as it did when you were a child?
Really no. I may need to look into that because I feel that having that child-like sense of excitement is something we all could use once in awhile.
5) To what degree are you in touch with friends from grade school? high school? college if you attended college?
Mostly through social media like Facebook and Instagram.
6) Insert your own random thought here.
26 years ago today at a club that has since been closed I met this guy. I told my friend that night if he wasn't the man I was meant to marry I didn't know who was. It hasn't always been easy but I can't imagine going through like with anyone other than him.
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