Last Night

Dear 40 Something Year Old Christian Ladies That Were Partying At Limestone Last Night:

First of all, you were at a RESTAURANT. Not a BAR. You know, a restaurant, a place where people come and eat with their families. Families, as in groups of people with small children.

Second, there were other patrons outside on the patio eating and trying to converse with members of their parties. You all were sitting so close to each other. Was the shrieking and hollering really necessary?

Third, regardless of how bad the service is, it is never appropriate to walk into the kitchen and just get what you want.

Fourth, before you bad mouth someone in the restroom, look around and make sure none of that person's true friends are within earshot.

Fifth, a few of you are acquaintances of myself, and my daughter. Are you not the least bit embarrassed that a 16 year old was appalled at your immaturity?

And last but not least, I'm pretty sure Jesus wouldn't raise his margarita glass in celebration of the demise of a marriage.

The Parent

Little Mama, as I shared previously, participates in a sport. Its a little different as far as sports go. Most people when asked what activities their kid is involved in reply "soccer" or "baseball", or "football". When either my husband or I are questioned, our reply of "dressage" almost always requires an explanation. By the time we get to the part about 20 x 60 meter arenas, and the invisible letter X, we've lost them.

Dressage however, just like any other sport has its version of "the parent".

to be continued...

Dressage

"Dressage is a sport where competitors pursue the unobtainable 100%; in order to even come close, meticulous attention to detail, in addition to ability, is necessary.

The attention to detail starts with good horsemastership. Quality veterinary care, proper feeding and an on-going training program are the foundation. Correctly fitted equipment and good grooming are also necessary ingredients. In dressage the general appearance is much more important than in other equestrian disciplines. The horse and rider which are turned out immaculately, with everything gleaming and in place, make it hard for the judge not to give the benefit of the doubt to the combination which pleases his eye. Dressage is a performance, and, as such, competitors strive to look as beautiful as nature will allow.

Competitive dressage takes place in a 20x60-meter arena, with 12 lettered markers placed at specific points along the rail. Here, horse and rider perform a designated test, a series of movements for which the arena markers serve as reference points.

One to five judges, positioned at specific locations around the arena, evaluate the performance from their different perspectives. Scores are awarded on a scale of zero (not executed) to 10 (excellent) for each movement, with some particularly difficult movements earning scores that are multiplied by two." (excerpt taken from www.youngriders.org)

And this of course is Little Mama's calling...

R. I. P.

Farrah and Michael

Random

So here I am. This first post won't be too exciting. Just a bit of randomness. It's Thursday, one of my favorite days of the week. I think I'll make spaghetti for dinner, but then again maybe not. Depends on what my people want. "My people" = my lovely husband (LH) and Little Mama Jr., my daughter. To make spaghetti, or to not make spaghetti? That is the burning question. I know everyone wishes they had my fabulous life...