http://colubridlady.com Of a Mother and Genealogy Enthusiast Sat, 16 Aug 2008 03:54:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This post is for the 54th Edition of the Carnival of Genealogy: The Family Language __________________ Some people call it Pittsburghese, but I think it's more of a generalized Pennsylvania thing (or maybe just Western PA), but in any case, many of the older people in my family speak a bit different ... http://colubridlady.com/2008/08/pittsburghese/ Tonight, before bed, my daughter asked me if she could have some cheese.  I said okay and got out some co-jack (the usual kind she eats).  When she saw it, she got upset and said, "No.  Cookie." After a bit of confusion, almost leading to tears, she said "Cookie cheese." I then ... http://colubridlady.com/2008/08/cookie-muenster/ In thinking about this edition of Smile for the Camera, I couldn't pin down just one photo. I have a few favorites, and decided to show the best of the best with you. All of them are special to me because they either show an ancestor when they ... http://colubridlady.com/2008/08/smile-for-the-camera-my-favorite-photo/ I said something about two weeks ago on twitter about how I always had thought that my husband was the only one with royal ancestors, but that I had recently (actually it was about three years ago now that I think about it) found out that I too am related ... http://colubridlady.com/2008/08/royal-blood/ Just a cute photo of my daughter that I thought I'd share: http://colubridlady.com/2008/07/my-crazy-haired-kid/ I just finished this last night and figured I'd share. When I started it, I hadn't intended to post it, so, I guess you can feel privileged to see it. ;) It's my first attempt at a pen and ink drawing. I think it turned out pretty well, ... http://colubridlady.com/2008/07/drawing-pelican-with-chick/ The last bloom of the season: http://colubridlady.com/2008/07/satsuki-azalea-bloom/ A friend recently said something that made me start thinking about how much we say to each other that is not completely honest or truthful. In an attempt to avoid hurting someone we hide our true feelings. But in doing so, how can we truly be friends if we aren't ... http://colubridlady.com/2008/07/honesty-and-truthfulness/ My husband and I were recently talking about creativity. He tried to tell me in the kindest way possible that writing is just not my thing. He didn't need to be gentle. I agreed with him right away. Whenever I sit down to write a novel I ... http://colubridlady.com/2008/07/creativity-and-a-lack-of-time/ Just a quick update to show how the Satsuki Azalea has changed since I got it. The day I got it: Today, after wiring a branch and removing a bunch of superfluous branches and many of the larger leaves: It still has quite a way to go, but everyone at the bonsai society ... http://colubridlady.com/2008/07/satsuki-azalea-bonsai-update/