Saturday, January 31, 2009

cleanpathhome


cleanpathhome, originally uploaded by ujima.

Another bright sunshiny day. It gets colder every day. High winds make the cf9º. Our guys continue to keep the streets and sidewalks clear.
Plans for movie and early dinner fell through so I went walking, did errands, talked with people over coffee. Looked away when I passed the gym. I REALLY need to get back to workouts.

nastysnow


nastysnow, originally uploaded by ujima.

Snow is so pretty and clean when it is falling and new,but then gets dirty and nasty.

Friday, January 30, 2009

2bmailed


2bmailed, originally uploaded by ujima.

sun sun sun sun sun
beautiful sunny day again
temps in the 30s but who cares
feel that sun
walked out and all over the place

going out to a bar to a birthday party
for a young friend
young? she's turning 50!
well, i've know her since she was
really really young

Thursday, January 29, 2009

new mind games


new mind games, originally uploaded by ujima.

Bright sunshiny day. Walking & talking & doing errands. Stopped in Mickey D's for a small salad and cappuccino. Guy gave me crossword puzzle page from USAToday. Discovered 2 word games unknown to me. I like them! They're fun!

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

stormy wednesday


stormy wednesday, originally uploaded by ujima.

Snow & sleet began early morning. About 5 a.m., I heard the guys shoveling and running machines. All Philadelphia public & parochial schools were closed. (Those were my favorite words when I was a teacher.)
The podiatrist's office called to say my appointment was canceled so I went back to bed and to sleep. Guys working so hard, as they usually do, kept me awake.
Later decided this was the perfect day to watch a movie so I got out the DVD "Mrs. Paltry @the Claremont" with Joan Plowright. Perfect! Sweet, sentimental, slow-moving, well-acted.

IMAG0007


IMAG0007, originally uploaded by ujima.

IMAG0009


IMAG0009, originally uploaded by ujima.

IMAG0004


IMAG0004, originally uploaded by ujima.

IMAG0017


IMAG0017, originally uploaded by ujima.

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Basquiat rhythm


Basquiat rhythm, originally uploaded by ujima.

In process of reading this wonderful book. It has a rhythm like a bebop piece. The author will be here on 2/28. I'm now anxious to hear her speak having starting reading this book.
Frigid weather, light snow. Much snowsleet predicted for tonight/tomorow. I go out walking despite the low temperatures. Walked up to the chiropractor's yesterday; today, around the neighborhood. Can't let my fitness dissipate.

Sunday, January 25, 2009

appreciation


appreciation, originally uploaded by ujima.

@ the Clubhouse last night for 2 hours of freebies. Stayed another 6 hours appreciating neighbors and friends, watching college basketball, boxing.
Just lying around reading the newspapers today.

Thursday, January 22, 2009

@ the library


@ the library, originally uploaded by ujima.

Out walking. Stopped into the library to get Steve Lopez's book. Our local One Book discussion will be on Feb. 11th. There was a long waiting list for the book and also for Basquiat: A Quick Killing in Art by Phoebe Hoban. She'll be @ the Central Library on the 28th. At home, I ordered both books on Amazon. Less waiting.

The movie that is being made from the Lopez book is being filmed in Philadelphia. There have been Jamie Foxx sightings in restaurants, bars and gyms. They're filming in City Hall Courtyard at present.

I'm anxious to read Lopez's book. He was a columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer for many years and was always one of my favorites.

01-21newspapers


01-21newspapers, originally uploaded by ujima.

Could NOT stay in the house another day!! Put on about 20 layers and went out in the 9ºcf morning. Walked for 20 minutes. Retired to couch and read the papers. Special inaugural sections very well detailed. Fantastic pictures!!

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

1-20 gear


1-20 gear, originally uploaded by ujima.

Stuck in the house one more day recovering from the virus. Couldn't go out but could wear my inaugural gear.
Watched the swearing in with my 95 yo mom who watched in delighted silence.

01-20-09


01-20-09, originally uploaded by ujima.

Barry Britt NYTIMES
equals1000 words

1-19-09


1-19-09, originally uploaded by ujima.

lying here
warching the snow
unable to go
out to AAMP
for volunteer duty
on MLK Day of Service

Monday, January 19, 2009

snow1-19-09


snow1-19-09, originally uploaded by ujima.

1-19-09


1-19-09_1, originally uploaded by ujima.

lying here
warching the snow
not able to go
out to AAMP
for volunteer duty
on MLK Day of Service

Saturday, January 17, 2009

sicksicksick


sicksicksick, originally uploaded by ujima.

WORSE time to have a virus and be too weak to get up and out. Today I couldn't go on the peace march. Tomorrow can't go out to watch Eagles game. Was *supposed* to do MLK Day of Service on Monday. Was to go to African American museum on Tuesday to watch inauguration. Dammitdammitdammit.

Friday, January 16, 2009

dinner2b


dinner2b, originally uploaded by ujima.

About to cook: cabbage & potatoes. A little turkey bacon for flavor. Chicken broth instead of water.
-3 CF today so we need comfort food. Gotta get cornbread.

champers


champers, originally uploaded by ujima.

Getting ready for Tuesday. A little of my fave champagne for a toast when Obama is sworn in.

Friday, January 09, 2009

poolcards


poolcards, originally uploaded by ujima.

Sis & I went to LAFitness for water exercises. I used the cards with exercises that I did in rehab when I had trouble with my back. We worked for 45 minutes. Well done!! (And we didn't stop for a beer afterwards;)

bilobama


bilobama, originally uploaded by ujima.

My BIL got an order for 250 of his shirts & buttons for a lunch meeting in Washington!!

Thursday, January 08, 2009

in the mail today


in the mail today, originally uploaded by ujima.

The last one I'll buy! 8>D

Out doing errands in Andorra. Ran into a guy who asked for help on computer so I went to the library fror 30 minutes. Did monthly shopping @ market. Noticed that brands I like are slowly disappearing replaced by store brand. Guess with the economy people are buying cheaper brands.

Wednesday, January 07, 2009

Tarjay ball


Tarjay ball, originally uploaded by ujima.

Went to Target, the famous French store, while Sis took Mom to have her eyes examined and to take tests. After very little shopping (I have too much stuff already) I sat at the Starbuck's window, drank a hot chocolate and watched the scene .

ch6satellites.aerials


ch6satellites.aerials, originally uploaded by ujima.

sausage.ravioli


sausage.ravioli, originally uploaded by ujima.

Ate sausage & ravioli, drank some cabernet @ Olive Garden after the tests were done

obamags


obamags, originally uploaded by ujima.

Finally stopped buying Obama tees. Now I buy Obama magazines :) What a photogenic guy! What a photogenic family!!
I hope that with the high expectations for his presidency, people will still give this administration time to work through our problems. There will not be a quick fix to all the problems we are experiencing.

Sunday, January 04, 2009

towed!


towed!, originally uploaded by ujima.

ugh. Awakened by a constant beep beep beeping then the sound of chains. Got up and looked out of the window. Somebody was being towed!!
Got to get moving myself. Going in town to watch the Eagles game. E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!!

front doordecoration


front doordecoration, originally uploaded by ujima.

Took down December's decorations. Put up January's.

fulldoordecoration


fulldoordecoration, originally uploaded by ujima.

Friday, January 02, 2009

pizzabama


pizzabama, originally uploaded by ujima.

@ the mall continuing the search for an argyle sweater without success. Stopped for a mushroom slice. Reading *another* Obama magazine. I'm collecting them like I collected Obama tees. Think I have 5 mags already.