So should your hand written letter/note.
I am obsessed with my scent - I love my perfume (Chance by Channel). It's part of my signature, or so I would like to think. I would also like to think my hand written letters also are a part of my signature - personally and professionally. I try weekly to designate time (less than 20 minutes) to write a note to those I think about. Not an email, not a text, not a phone call, but a hand written note to sit, write, and share the posetive influence a person has shown me.
Combining scent and hand written thoughts...
Magazines arive and arive and arive in the mail. I've started swipping the perfume samples from magazines on my notes. If you are going to take the time to share your thoughts in writing - make it count. Not only you can smell good, so can your labor of love and thanks.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Block party - Bluegrass - Bikes
Tuesday, September 25th
Block party in the neighborhood on Atlanta Avenue. Ben went to the Braves game with friends, Stephen and Towner. I hopped on my bike and rode with a couple friends in the neighborhood to hear bluegrass band, Packway Handle. We had lots of great food, beverages, and enjoyed our neighbors for a random Tuesday night gathering. Ben joined me for a bit after the game. Our bike rides home at night together are some of our most fond memories.
Ben used to listen to Packway Handle in college. My first trip to NYC in August of last year with Ben we saw them play in Brooklyn. We met one of the band members, Josh, and his wife. They live in our sister neighborhood so it is always a treat to see them play.
Block party in the neighborhood on Atlanta Avenue. Ben went to the Braves game with friends, Stephen and Towner. I hopped on my bike and rode with a couple friends in the neighborhood to hear bluegrass band, Packway Handle. We had lots of great food, beverages, and enjoyed our neighbors for a random Tuesday night gathering. Ben joined me for a bit after the game. Our bike rides home at night together are some of our most fond memories.
Ben used to listen to Packway Handle in college. My first trip to NYC in August of last year with Ben we saw them play in Brooklyn. We met one of the band members, Josh, and his wife. They live in our sister neighborhood so it is always a treat to see them play.
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Life is precious. PLEASE READ & SHARE
Below is the story from my sister's family's site. Please read - be prepared for tears and please help if you feel moved to do so and pray pray pray for peace and guidance. The link to their site to make a donation is below their story written by her husband.
Thank you for visiting our page to learn about my Uncle, John Pangle, and his family. I know that if you are reading this page, you or someone close to you has been touched by their story.
John Pangle is my Dad's (Brad) brother. He is 53 years old and has been married to Elizabeth Kay Pangle, also 53 years old, for 29 years. They are still madly in love and and have an amazing 12 year old son, Morgan. They have been living in Central Virginia most of their lives and have resided in Faber, VA for the past five years.
In January of 2012, things began to change for The Pangles. Kay woke up one day with some short term memory loss. This led to a doctor visit and within a few short days, a diagnossis of a brain tumor. Kay and John were told that Kay had terminal stage 4 brain cancer. She had surgery shortly after the diagnosis and had some positive results. However, the tumor came back and she had a second surgery in August.
These events put a tremendous amount of stress on the family. John and Morgan put all of their energy into taking care of Kay. As her caregiver, John spent hours making sure Kay was getting the best care possible at the Emily Couric Cancer Center. John helped comfort many other patients at the center by sharing the gift of music by playing his native american flutes.
In May, the unthinkable happened. John had a routine physical which led to doctors eventually diagnosing him with terminal stage 4 lung cancer. Even after John's diagnosis, and a second surgery for Kay, John continued to spend every bit of his energy into caring for Kay and Morgan. Unfortunately, John's health has continued to deteriorate and he is tired. Kay was being cared for in a nursing home over the last 4 weeks but John can no longer take care of Morgan.
In the last three weeks, my Dad, Jeston (John's 31 year old son), and I have been working to get John's and Kay's affairs in order. They will be staying together at the Hospice for the Piedmont in Charlottesville, VA. It is a very comfortable and peaceful place where they will have rooms next to each other. John will have his flutes, guitar and violin to entertain other residents and all visitors. Their wish is for Morgan to live with me and my family in Georgia.
My wife and I are lucky enough to have a place for Morgan in our home and we brought him to Georgia on Saturday. He will be continuing his year in the 7th grade at Osborne Middle School.
We are so thankful that John was able to make the trip to Georgia this weekend and see where Morgan is going to be living and going to school. The Atlanta Braves were so kind to provide an unforgettable experience by providing tickets and a behind the scenes tour for John and Morgan. John is making the trip back to Virginia to be with Kay this week.
We ask that all of you who hear this story will pray for John and Kay as they fight this terrible disease. Please also pray for Morgan as he needs all the strength imaginable to not only deal with his parents sickness but also the challenge of living in a new home with a new family, in a new state, and attending a new school.
In addition to your thoughts and prayers, The Pangles would certainly benefit from any and all donations. Specifically for two things. First, the rooms that John and Kay will be in have standard hospital beds. John and Kay cannot lay together in one of these beds. John desperately would like to have a queen size hospital bed in his room so he and Kay can lay together whenever possible. This is very important to him and we want to do whatever we can to make that happen. These beds range from $2,000 -$4,000. Second, there will be a considerable expense ($1,000 - $2,000) to move all of Morgan's things to his new home in Georgia.
Thank you for your prayers and support.
Eric Pangle
http://www.thepangles.myevent.com/3/donate.htm
Thank you for visiting our page to learn about my Uncle, John Pangle, and his family. I know that if you are reading this page, you or someone close to you has been touched by their story.
John Pangle is my Dad's (Brad) brother. He is 53 years old and has been married to Elizabeth Kay Pangle, also 53 years old, for 29 years. They are still madly in love and and have an amazing 12 year old son, Morgan. They have been living in Central Virginia most of their lives and have resided in Faber, VA for the past five years.
In January of 2012, things began to change for The Pangles. Kay woke up one day with some short term memory loss. This led to a doctor visit and within a few short days, a diagnossis of a brain tumor. Kay and John were told that Kay had terminal stage 4 brain cancer. She had surgery shortly after the diagnosis and had some positive results. However, the tumor came back and she had a second surgery in August.
These events put a tremendous amount of stress on the family. John and Morgan put all of their energy into taking care of Kay. As her caregiver, John spent hours making sure Kay was getting the best care possible at the Emily Couric Cancer Center. John helped comfort many other patients at the center by sharing the gift of music by playing his native american flutes.
In May, the unthinkable happened. John had a routine physical which led to doctors eventually diagnosing him with terminal stage 4 lung cancer. Even after John's diagnosis, and a second surgery for Kay, John continued to spend every bit of his energy into caring for Kay and Morgan. Unfortunately, John's health has continued to deteriorate and he is tired. Kay was being cared for in a nursing home over the last 4 weeks but John can no longer take care of Morgan.
In the last three weeks, my Dad, Jeston (John's 31 year old son), and I have been working to get John's and Kay's affairs in order. They will be staying together at the Hospice for the Piedmont in Charlottesville, VA. It is a very comfortable and peaceful place where they will have rooms next to each other. John will have his flutes, guitar and violin to entertain other residents and all visitors. Their wish is for Morgan to live with me and my family in Georgia.
My wife and I are lucky enough to have a place for Morgan in our home and we brought him to Georgia on Saturday. He will be continuing his year in the 7th grade at Osborne Middle School.
We are so thankful that John was able to make the trip to Georgia this weekend and see where Morgan is going to be living and going to school. The Atlanta Braves were so kind to provide an unforgettable experience by providing tickets and a behind the scenes tour for John and Morgan. John is making the trip back to Virginia to be with Kay this week.
We ask that all of you who hear this story will pray for John and Kay as they fight this terrible disease. Please also pray for Morgan as he needs all the strength imaginable to not only deal with his parents sickness but also the challenge of living in a new home with a new family, in a new state, and attending a new school.
In addition to your thoughts and prayers, The Pangles would certainly benefit from any and all donations. Specifically for two things. First, the rooms that John and Kay will be in have standard hospital beds. John and Kay cannot lay together in one of these beds. John desperately would like to have a queen size hospital bed in his room so he and Kay can lay together whenever possible. This is very important to him and we want to do whatever we can to make that happen. These beds range from $2,000 -$4,000. Second, there will be a considerable expense ($1,000 - $2,000) to move all of Morgan's things to his new home in Georgia.
Thank you for your prayers and support.
Eric Pangle
http://www.thepangles.myevent.com/3/donate.htm
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Adult Acne & 10 extra LBS
Yep. HELLO Three- OH. No wander they call it dirty thirty. I've been diagnosed with adult acne and the love bug apparently hit me with 10 extra pounds. Bringing Home to the City is taking it to the gym and the dermatologist.
Hey - if you can't admit your faults you can't make them better.
I still want a donut...
Hey - if you can't admit your faults you can't make them better.
I still want a donut...
Foster & Aunt MJ
This is a picture that I am stealing from my sister's blog. A picture of me and my youngest nephew, Foster, from our wedding rehearsal night at Brasstown Valley Resort. I love his Jon-Jon, sweet hair, and little shoulder in this pic. He was in the wedding and SHOWED OFF (all 5 of my nephews did, actually)! - more pics of his grand entrance and mode of transportation down the aisle to come.
A weekend at Lake Cooley
Two weekends ago, Ben and I headed to Lake Cooley to spend the weekend with Mama and Daddy. Keeva came with us and had the time of her life - as did Ben and I!
Friday night Grandma and Meme came over for a spaghetti dinner - Mama made her own sauce with herbs from her garden and fresh tomotoes from the Lyman farmer's market. She also made breadsticks. Dessert was made by Daddy - homemade peach ice cream - Delicious!
Saturday we woke to fresh coffee, bacon, and blueberry pancakes. We all spent the day on the boat, floating in the water, and enjoying the lake. Dump dogs of course for lunch (a hot dog joint down the street) and grilled pork chops for dinner.
Sunday we went to Daddy's country club, Links o Tryon for lunch. We had the best time and hated to leave!
Hot dogs on the water
My beautiful Mama
Dock time happy hour snack
Where I get my porch inspiration. Ahh - so peaceful.
Breakfast - blueberry pancakes. Blueberries from Mama & Daddy's garden.
Friday night Grandma and Meme came over for a spaghetti dinner - Mama made her own sauce with herbs from her garden and fresh tomotoes from the Lyman farmer's market. She also made breadsticks. Dessert was made by Daddy - homemade peach ice cream - Delicious!
Saturday we woke to fresh coffee, bacon, and blueberry pancakes. We all spent the day on the boat, floating in the water, and enjoying the lake. Dump dogs of course for lunch (a hot dog joint down the street) and grilled pork chops for dinner.
Sunday we went to Daddy's country club, Links o Tryon for lunch. We had the best time and hated to leave!
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Wedding Video for guest of BHTTC!
Tonight Ben and I with our parents went to our photographers studio for a viewing of our wedding pictures. We used The Decisive Moment in Atlanta - AMAZING team to use for our special day. We had a great time sharing this moment with our parents . The Decisive Moment created this video to summarize our day. We had wine and cheese and relived our wedding. Please view, enjoy, and let us know what you think!
Our photgrapher's website www.thedecisivemoment.com
Our photgrapher's website www.thedecisivemoment.com
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Matisyahu - private concert
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Matisyahu played a private concert at our neighbor's house in her living room. She had won a national contest and we were able to attend. There were about 20 people invited. We all sat in the living room, had wine, and listened as he played an acoustic set with his guitarist. He rode in on his Harley with his 5 year old son, Shahlom.
We were all added to the guest list to his show later that night at the Masquerade. WHAT A TREAT! Check him out and the link in our local paper, Creative Loafing, about the night and to see more pictures... Matisyahu in Grant Park - Atlanta
Check out his Pandora station - you will likely hear some Bob Marley and great Reggae tunes. One of the acoustic songs played was "Sunshine." Check it out on youtube http://youtu.be/QPuU-iTIFoI
Matisyahu played a private concert at our neighbor's house in her living room. She had won a national contest and we were able to attend. There were about 20 people invited. We all sat in the living room, had wine, and listened as he played an acoustic set with his guitarist. He rode in on his Harley with his 5 year old son, Shahlom.
We were all added to the guest list to his show later that night at the Masquerade. WHAT A TREAT! Check him out and the link in our local paper, Creative Loafing, about the night and to see more pictures... Matisyahu in Grant Park - Atlanta
Ben, myself, neighbors Seth & Becca, and Matisyahu
Check out his Pandora station - you will likely hear some Bob Marley and great Reggae tunes. One of the acoustic songs played was "Sunshine." Check it out on youtube http://youtu.be/QPuU-iTIFoI
Monday, September 3, 2012
I feel grown up when...
Ben & I pack in same suitcase. We did not do this until married life, not even for honeymoon. Clearly not a big deal nor a milestone but I just love it!
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Sunday, September 2, 2012
Everyone's down - St. George Island, FL
Down for a nap that is. Keeva and Ben are resting. I'm on the front porch looking at the ocean, listening to Allman Brothers pandora station, reading "My Cross to Bear." I'm glancing at our shell collection, Keeva's collar & Ben's Patagonia cap drying in the sun. Taking in the happiness of 6 years departing Charleston and moving to Atlanta. Happy Labor Day Weekend everyone. Happy Birthday to my brother, Mason. Thank God I have home in the city and a moment on an Island today while everyone is "down" to reflect and thank God.
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