tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-209924292024-03-07T17:44:27.551-07:00The AdventureWe love because it's the only true adventure. ~Nikki GiovanniRebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04645765770284437347noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20992429.post-40924401781307211222010-02-20T16:54:00.005-07:002010-02-20T17:11:10.214-07:00House UpdateIt's been a while since I've posted a house update. AND... since I know of a few people who are eager to see the progress instead of just HEAR about it... here goes.Just as a reminder, here are BEFORE pictures of the kitchen: AFTER: The lighting isn't fantastic, so I'll redo them one day when the light is just right. You can get the idea though. The microwave won't stay on that counter. We are Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04645765770284437347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20992429.post-61611711504555146532010-01-12T08:28:00.003-07:002010-02-19T13:41:33.351-07:00The Artistic ProcessThis Video inspires me to be creative... just watching the art process at such a granular level is delicious to me.Enjoy!Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04645765770284437347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20992429.post-4359238715185934132009-11-24T09:40:00.001-07:002009-11-24T09:40:01.995-07:00Our Favorite Blogs 2009 - Reviews by PC MagazineI need more blogs to read like I need a hole in the head… but here it is.. 50 more blogs to explore. There are some i can toss out the window—Average Cats? No Thanks… But the book blogs…and how about the one—Not Always Right—there’s a customer service reps dream come true!! which ones tickle your funny bone? Our Favorite Blogs 2009 - Reviews by PC Magazine Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04645765770284437347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20992429.post-21129776530534364072009-10-16T13:44:00.009-06:002009-10-23T09:01:47.057-06:00Creating Great Visuals for your Contentthe value of visual thinking in social businessBy David Armanodarmano.typepad.comSocial business design vs. just social media designWhich of your 5 senses would you fear losing most? -- sightThe eyes are not responsible when the mind does the seeing- Publilius SyrusVisual thinking-- changing our thinking process to be more visualExpressing ourselves through a visual medim = ArtDesign = combines Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04645765770284437347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20992429.post-1540172205565548002009-10-16T13:02:00.006-06:002009-10-16T13:42:06.429-06:00Writing Better BlogsBy Wade Kwonwww.birminghamblogging.comBetter WritingWhy improve your writing?- you owe it to your readers- there's only two kinds of writing-- good and bad- it's how you stand out among bloggersGoal review- what is the goal of your writing?- what is the goal of your blog?Read good writing- blogs- magazines- newspapers- books- save clipsPractice, practice, practics- often, daily if possible- helpsRebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04645765770284437347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20992429.post-46319206027523816782009-10-13T15:47:00.002-06:002009-10-13T16:05:53.892-06:00Kitchen Updates, and Technology TestsTesting a Flip ultra HD camera.... and showing off my partially completed kitchen. :DI took this video this morning before I left for work... I've uploaded it directly to the blog from the camera itself... SNAPPY! I think I might need one of these for myself!! Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04645765770284437347noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20992429.post-23271760232513732312009-10-08T08:58:00.001-06:002009-10-08T08:58:12.967-06:00Storyline OnlineFound this link through the SouleMama website listed in my Inspiration links. I’ll have to give it a try soon… any of you with little kids might find it entertaining.   It’s stories read by actors from the Screen Actors Guild. The story featured on the main page right now is “Me and My Cat” read by Elijah Wood—Frodo himself. :)    Enjoy! Storyline Online Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04645765770284437347noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20992429.post-59544637833658499062009-09-24T16:49:00.007-06:002009-09-24T17:08:08.616-06:00Giddy about KitchensI think it's time to do a house post!! We are ready to paint in the kitchen.. which is one step closer to cookies in the oven! Here's some before picts: Here's some demolition Picts: AND... Here's the reconstruction: (ready to paint)Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04645765770284437347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20992429.post-65832961825536503922009-08-28T13:46:00.003-06:002009-08-28T13:49:37.305-06:00Testing a new program called Screenr. It does screen capture and then publishes into any kind of format you might want to deliver it in-- iPhone, URL, Embedded code, MP4, etc, etc, etc... Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04645765770284437347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20992429.post-18085227040571718952009-08-01T09:45:00.001-06:002009-08-01T09:45:39.439-06:00On our way home from a theatrical adventure: Shakespeare and Annie. Satisfying and relaxing.Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04645765770284437347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20992429.post-49152423605783701312009-07-29T07:46:00.001-06:002009-07-29T07:47:17.846-06:00This Video is Inspiring me lately... anyone else feeling like they are just bursting to create something? ANYTHING!Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04645765770284437347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20992429.post-43157423526590030442009-07-28T21:47:00.001-06:002009-07-28T21:47:50.756-06:00Dezeen » Blog Archive » Ink Calendar by Oscar Diazthis is a cool looking calendar with a fascinating design concept… the ink seeps into the paper and colors each day as it arrives.. I’d like to see it in action. Alas, that requires a trip to Spain… anyone???  Dezeen » Blog Archive » Ink Calendar by Oscar Diaz Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04645765770284437347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20992429.post-41567946476890471712009-07-28T16:02:00.001-06:002009-07-28T16:02:36.530-06:00SnowDays - Popular Frontmmm… a little snow to remind us of cooler days… :)  SnowDays - Popular Front Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04645765770284437347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20992429.post-42599087082105859932009-05-16T11:10:00.002-06:002009-05-16T15:04:15.440-06:00I'm at the Larry Miller Motor sports park today, wathcing cars go FAST! (and testing mobile blogging)Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04645765770284437347noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20992429.post-88178774721409930742009-05-14T13:49:00.002-06:002009-05-14T13:52:49.513-06:00A New Bread Recipe to TryI'm posting this here so i'll remember to try it..This is from one of my student teachers I had in my classroom back in the day. Thanks Sharon!!!One Hour Bread--THE BEST BREAD RECIPE EVER!!!!!This recipe is for a LARGE mixer. If you have the standard Kitchen Aid (like I do) then you will need to half this recipe. You can also make it by hand--but it is written for a mixer.**This recipe calls for Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04645765770284437347noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20992429.post-85830867313182516392009-05-14T11:28:00.001-06:002009-05-14T11:28:24.616-06:00The Story of Stuff with Annie LeonardThe video is a bit long (20 minutes)—but caught my attention—and made me resolve to remember to take my bags with me to the grocery store!!  The Story of Stuff with Annie Leonard Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04645765770284437347noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20992429.post-29386636111182612442009-05-08T15:50:00.001-06:002009-05-08T15:50:45.227-06:00Did You Know? Mind boggling and exciting all at once. :) Enjoy! Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04645765770284437347noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20992429.post-18423757807407082832009-05-08T13:28:00.001-06:002009-05-08T13:28:55.960-06:00Piano Marvel - HomeHow about virtual piano lessons… $15 a month.. any takers?? this looks AWESOME!  Piano Marvel - Home Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04645765770284437347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20992429.post-4048948326265357742009-04-22T09:21:00.001-06:002009-04-22T09:21:25.605-06:00World Digital LibraryDoing some research for work… and just wanted to test this blog thing.. I thought this was an amazing site… Images, documents, etc. for the ENTIRE WORLD!! Check it out!!  World Digital Library Home Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04645765770284437347noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20992429.post-4378051451094973692008-12-17T09:21:00.003-07:002008-12-17T09:31:32.382-07:00A Grandpa MemoryGrandpa passed away one week ago yesterday. So many people have memorialized him so beautifully, and I want to take some time to do that too, but this morning as I was contemplating my morning oatmeal, I wanted to capture a sweet memory.We all remember Grandpa for his famous pancake breakfasts, complete with bacon and eggs and animal shapes. But he could make a wonderful pot of oatmeal too!!One Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04645765770284437347noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20992429.post-8375167412451320152008-10-23T21:09:00.002-06:002008-10-23T22:06:53.528-06:00start blogging again??I've been watching my rss feed on everyone's blog list drop... drop... drop... lower and lower on the list.Jenni and Lisa took it up on themselves to tag me... in an effort to raise my blog up higher on their lists. :) Thanks Ladies..Tag #1: Where were you?20 years ago: 1988, really? 1. I was a sophomore in high school. I guess I was probably really wrapped up in all the things that go with beingRebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04645765770284437347noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20992429.post-71773805982371756832008-07-27T13:11:00.003-06:002008-07-27T13:19:19.956-06:00Date night AdventuresWe've been going, going, going all weekend. So, Saturday night we decided that we would lay low, rent a movie when we did our grocery shopping and watch it with some popcorn when we got home.While we were at the store, a woman from our ward offered us symphony tickets! Never to turn down a free date, we eagerly accepted, knowing we had an hour to finish our shopping, get it home and put away AND Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04645765770284437347noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20992429.post-26944030827090468212008-07-10T08:34:00.002-06:002008-07-10T08:36:52.990-06:00A Walk Down Memory LaneSo, I've only ever been tagged once, and I never really played, but THIS is my kind of tag. :) Thanks Jenni!!!As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses.Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04645765770284437347noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20992429.post-27607563615339261042008-05-31T17:26:00.004-06:002008-12-11T08:50:27.056-07:00Oh, the domesticity of it all.... Yes, marriage is good to me, and it's about time I saved you all from the longest slide show event of your LIFE!! Today, my amazing husband helped me buy WAY too many strawberries so that I could make frozen strawberry jam. His grandmother makes delicious frozen raspberry jam from the bushes in her yard, and I'm sure this will never compare to that, but it was so fun to make it! If any one has Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04645765770284437347noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20992429.post-79851330930876988032008-01-16T19:11:00.000-07:002008-01-16T19:18:48.520-07:00Drum roll, Please!I know that many of you have been chomping at the bit for these.I'll take some time later to blog about the events of the day, but for now, enjoy the pictures:)Here's pictures of the wedding day:and here's pictures of the honeymoon:If you'd like to see them individually you can go to my Picassa web albumRebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04645765770284437347noreply@blogger.com7