(this picture is from 2005, but it's the same setting)
There is the game Encore, where you basically battle by having to sing 8 consecutive words that includes the word featured on the card. Then there's Apples to Apples, which is very hard to explain. But it's very fun. Then we played Notability, which is a game that reaaally tests your knowledge of old tunes. It comes with a mini grand piano and a card with three tunes on it. You play the corresponding numbers and hold at the appropriate times (rests are marked with: -) We didn't last very long with that one.
This day gives me a chance to make a list of what I'm thankful for. I'll make this short:
1. My family. Real and extended. Their is abundant and everlasting and what I need to get me through the day. I definitely take them for granted all too much. Their supply of material/non-material gifts make me happy to be alive and living in this household and none other.
2. My mates. Theatre and band. They make each hobby feel less like a chore and more like a paradise. I don't regret going to long rehearsals or band practices knowing ahead of time that I'll be spending time with the people who impact my life in the best way possible.
3. My best friends. They keep me sane and always give me advice I could never think of myself. I don't what I'd do without their input and gracious presence in my life. From fashion to Bible study, they always know how to hit my good spots.
4. My education. In both school and home life. My parents have taught me so much in television, movies, fashion, etiquette. I would not love vintage anything if my parents hadn't brought me up the way they did. They're the reason I'll marry a man like Colin Clive, and
5. God's gifts. Be it the talents I have, or the people in my life, I owe it all to him. They're all presents that no turkey or pilgrim or indian can ever measure up to. He blesses me everyday I'm alive, whether or not I know it; and that is something to be thankful for.
I hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving and isn't stuck in too bad a food coma. Let me know of your traditions. B.G.G.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
A Nostalgic Thanksgiving
I hope everyone had a lovely Turkey Day. I know I definitely did. Everyone always has different traditions, and I absolutely love it. Some go to parties and stay until dawn; some stay in and eat with intimate family; and some do bonfires in the front of their house and sit around playing music and singing tunes. In our household, we did the family thing. But it wasn't your typical aunts and uncles family. I'm talking the family you gain over time through various activities. For us (of course) they are our theatre family. Ya know, the ones we've done many shows with and have come to know very closely over the past 7 years. These are the ones we consider part of the "Shields clan". Many of them have hyphenated last names to prove their official attachment to our family. They are the kind of people that 1. Love to drink 2. Love to shout loudly after they drink 3. Bring lots and lots of excellent food and 4. Bring an assortment of musical and quirky games you wouldn't find at a local shop. These are my favorite moments, because it gives everyone a chance to show us what they know through song or words or old tunes. It looks a little something like this:
(this picture is from 2005, but it's the same setting)
There is the game Encore, where you basically battle by having to sing 8 consecutive words that includes the word featured on the card. Then there's Apples to Apples, which is very hard to explain. But it's very fun. Then we played Notability, which is a game that reaaally tests your knowledge of old tunes. It comes with a mini grand piano and a card with three tunes on it. You play the corresponding numbers and hold at the appropriate times (rests are marked with: -) We didn't last very long with that one.
This day gives me a chance to make a list of what I'm thankful for. I'll make this short:
1. My family. Real and extended. Their is abundant and everlasting and what I need to get me through the day. I definitely take them for granted all too much. Their supply of material/non-material gifts make me happy to be alive and living in this household and none other.
2. My mates. Theatre and band. They make each hobby feel less like a chore and more like a paradise. I don't regret going to long rehearsals or band practices knowing ahead of time that I'll be spending time with the people who impact my life in the best way possible.
3. My best friends. They keep me sane and always give me advice I could never think of myself. I don't what I'd do without their input and gracious presence in my life. From fashion to Bible study, they always know how to hit my good spots.
4. My education. In both school and home life. My parents have taught me so much in television, movies, fashion, etiquette. I would not love vintage anything if my parents hadn't brought me up the way they did. They're the reason I'll marry a man like Colin Clive, and
5. God's gifts. Be it the talents I have, or the people in my life, I owe it all to him. They're all presents that no turkey or pilgrim or indian can ever measure up to. He blesses me everyday I'm alive, whether or not I know it; and that is something to be thankful for.
I hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving and isn't stuck in too bad a food coma. Let me know of your traditions. B.G.G.
(this picture is from 2005, but it's the same setting)
There is the game Encore, where you basically battle by having to sing 8 consecutive words that includes the word featured on the card. Then there's Apples to Apples, which is very hard to explain. But it's very fun. Then we played Notability, which is a game that reaaally tests your knowledge of old tunes. It comes with a mini grand piano and a card with three tunes on it. You play the corresponding numbers and hold at the appropriate times (rests are marked with: -) We didn't last very long with that one.
This day gives me a chance to make a list of what I'm thankful for. I'll make this short:
1. My family. Real and extended. Their is abundant and everlasting and what I need to get me through the day. I definitely take them for granted all too much. Their supply of material/non-material gifts make me happy to be alive and living in this household and none other.
2. My mates. Theatre and band. They make each hobby feel less like a chore and more like a paradise. I don't regret going to long rehearsals or band practices knowing ahead of time that I'll be spending time with the people who impact my life in the best way possible.
3. My best friends. They keep me sane and always give me advice I could never think of myself. I don't what I'd do without their input and gracious presence in my life. From fashion to Bible study, they always know how to hit my good spots.
4. My education. In both school and home life. My parents have taught me so much in television, movies, fashion, etiquette. I would not love vintage anything if my parents hadn't brought me up the way they did. They're the reason I'll marry a man like Colin Clive, and
5. God's gifts. Be it the talents I have, or the people in my life, I owe it all to him. They're all presents that no turkey or pilgrim or indian can ever measure up to. He blesses me everyday I'm alive, whether or not I know it; and that is something to be thankful for.
I hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving and isn't stuck in too bad a food coma. Let me know of your traditions. B.G.G.
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Kimmy, you're the most awesome daughter I could ever ask for. I love you and your way of expressing yourself. I hope, over time, that I can learn to appreciate and understand you more.
apples to apples is the greatest game ever invented.
My sweet Baby Girl, Is it any wonder why I'm so proud and thankful for you, my precious Daughter??!! You are answered prayer...and beyond what I could ever have ever dreamt or hoped for. I'm so honored to be in your world...in your house...in your heart. You are in mine forever and a day! Keep writing, keep on your path of love and grace... God is clearly with you and moving through you. I love you so. You make me even more thankful at this time of year!! XO Mama :)=
Dearest KIMMYKINS, B.G.G.,
... You, like your Dad, PERRY, {&, your Mom, CINDY, too, though, as of yet, we haven't met, in person} Live within my Heart, EVERNOW!
... 'Tis a JOY, in CHRIST, to read, of your Blog-Thoughts, a seamless
continuation, of our Blessed First Meeting/Celebration, at THE CLASSIC MOVIE MONSTER CON, of October 10th-12th, AD 2008, in Tennessee!
... Although separated, by distance, our lives have been, and, are, EVERNOW, intertwined, in and by CHRIST, WHO "holds all Creation together, in HIS Own Very BEING."
So, I am a rae of yout constant THANKS-GIVING, as you and your Parents, are, of mine.
... The best Truths, are the most simple, don't you agree?!:^}
EXANIMO EVERNOW,
TIMOTHY FRANCIS MEYER HERRON-SHIELDS, B.G.G.
"So, I am a rae of yout constant THANKS-GIVING"... Hmmm, a bit chewed up syllable-wise! Maybe it's GAELIC... or, even, GARLIC!
... I think, that, I wrote:
"So, I am a PART, of YOUR CONSTANT THANKS-GIVING"...
EXANIMO EVERNOW,
TIMOTHY FRANCIS MEYER HERRON-SHIELDS, B.G.G.
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