This and That

Remember these? My daughter was born a month early so I had to pin the legs smaller or the pee just ran down her legs.

Baby cages so children that lived in apartments could get sunshine? Yikes!

 

 

 

 

 

 

I think this is called a oxymoron.......

 

 

 

 

 

I'm sure this would be considered cruel in todays world....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Testing a bullet proof vest?????

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You gotta love this....

 

Brothel tokens!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Only in California will you find these......

 

 

Pasadena, CA.

 

Controversy

This recently re-surfaced on Pinterest and it troubles me....

Clinton's body count

47+ friends/associates who died or disappeared 

Truth or fiction says there is not proof that any of the strange happenings during the Clinton years in office were connected to the Clintons but just pause and look at this information

What really happened...

During their time in office there were 12 or more friends/associated who were murdered and 7 committed suicide. 12 of their body guards died! Just think in only eight years all these deaths not to include the many other deaths that were not ruled murder or suicide but died under questionable circumstances.

In my whole 66 years of life I have only personally known two  people who committed suicide and only one business associate who was murdered and let me tell you that was troubling enough for me.
I can not fathom that these two people have been associated with all this tragedy and not even blink an eye. 

  How many people in your life has committed suicide or been murdered?



 

A new adventure

Maybe because of the fact that I am an only child it is very easy for me to keep myself entertained and just stay home but I have become aware that even if this might be a blessing I tend to become isolated  from the world at large so over the years I have tried to volunteer in different area's. I interpret for the deaf at my church and that is ongoing and I once volunteer at a local hospital as well as the Glendale Police Dept. but the later two didn't become a passion so I left them. I recently saw an ad for a need for volunteers for the court system through Family Advocacy Center which interested me so I went to the orientation and was so impressed with their program I enlisted to volunteer in other areas as well. Little did I know that this volunteer position would have the same requirements as if I were becoming a employee of the Glendale Police Dept.  so along with résumés and fingerprinting I was required to take a poly graph test....

This was a totally new experience and included me having to drive 40 miles to get it done. That is a bit out of my comfort zone but......I did it! The reason all this is required is because once they give you access to the computer, you then will have access to all the police files for Glendale so it is important they know you aren't a bad guy.  I have volunteered several times now and have really enjoy it and the case workers, detectives and etc. are really nice so think this one is a fit for me.









 

Devil's advacate

 

If you have watched the news at all you will recognize this picture of the Marine that accidently crossed the Mexican border with guns and ammo in his car and most everyone here in the US is outraged at their insensitivity to the situation; but let me play the Devil's advocate for just a bit. That country does not allow guns in the hands of their citizens...it is their law and this man for whatever reason showed up there with them. Also does anyone remember Fast and Furious?  Did you ever hear Eric Holder apologize to Mexico for all the illegal guns that he sent their way? Most of us was outraged because one of those guns killed one of OUR border agents and yes I agree but maybe this has been a little one sided if you look at it from their perspective. I do hope that they will be able to see that  this Marine had no evil intent and let him come home but I think giving them time to go through their process is not unreasonable and by the way do you know how long US citizens sit in jail waiting for a hearing?

 

"People who live in glass houses should not throw stones"

Ar. road trip cont. 5

This was our last day and we were to fly out late in the evening so gave us some time to do a little more sight seeing before getting on the plane to come home.
First off I want to say that if it wouldn't have been for the Scout app. my grandson set up for me we wouldn't have ventured in the city places but with my phone plugged into the car the voice talks to you over the radio and my hubby doesn't tend to argue with her like he would with me LOL

Hubby and I grew up in a small town with no food chains of restaurants or grocery stores so when we are driving through small towns we like to stop at a local restaurant and get a cup of coffee....we lucked out and got HOMEMADE coconut cream pie too.

Loved the little sign they had on the wall...

Definitely not a fancy place but homey..

and made for a great pit stop.

 

I had read of the Old Grist Mill just north of Little Rock and wanted to go there. It took a few tries but we made it.....Such a pretty little spot right in town.

 

 

 Had to climb the stair and then there is was...

 

 

 

 

The back side

 

When you walk across this bridge and look down the other way this is what you see..

There were elegant homes there on the left with their own place on the river.

 

 

What I didn't know it that this lovely spot is a Memorial

 

 

 

 

 

We tried to go to the River Market which is right next to Clinton Ave. but it was roped off by the police so don't know what had happened but when all else fails we can always go and eat...

This place caught our eye and it was a bit too early for lunch but we figured we could do brunch..

 

Oh my gosh!!! Hubby ordered the Asparagus & Mushroom Omelet for us to share and it was delicious with fresh asparagus, portabella mushrooms, spinach, Parmesan & Fontana cheese with Tasso Cheese Grits.

We shared it along with a glass of wine and what a treat it was......

 

Parking on Clinton Ave. was a bit of a challenge so we had to park and walk a bit but passed a couple of little park areas...

This made me think of my daughter....she loves rabbits.

 

The eagle stood guard.

 

 

Our plane was delayed so our wait at the airport was longer than planned and almost didn't make our connecting flight in Houston but we got home safe and sound. Arkansas is a great place to visit!

 

 

 

 

Road trip con. 4

Here the land opened up with meadows and wild flowers.

Our last night stay was in Harrison, Ar. at the 1929 Hotel Seville and what a grand place this is.

So glad it has been restored for us to enjoy..

Old glass doors looking out the bar

 

 Old ironwork

 

The beautiful old brick





But it's the lobby that dazzles you!!

 

 

 

It is really beautiful and see the wood railing going up both sides of stairs? I was struck by it because it is real old worn wood and shaped in a special way to wrap your hand so that it feels like the railing is holding you rather than you holding the railing...(they too have a elevator). Notice the flying birds? They are not painted on but are tiles as well as in the arches and etc.

 

They were having a Crawdad festival the day we arrived and felt bad because it ended up being a cold rainy day and put a damper on things including a car show just down the street. It didn't bother us as we had our 3 hour nap and then drinks and dinner. Now I have to tell you that the restaurant service was so slow it was all we could do to sit there and that was for both dinner and our breakfast the next morning but once the food came...all was forgiven. It was such good old fashion cooking!!

 

This was a small friendly little town and glad the old hotel was here because that is what drew us.

 (to be cont.)

 

 

Road trip cont.3

After breakfast we asked about the Farmer's market they were having and with a few directions headed that way. Talk about a Farmer's Market! I have never seen so much wonderful fresh vegetables and flowers in all my life and it was all set up around this old courthouse....

 Just a little waterfall  and wait till you see all the other pretty things....

Plenty of places to sit and take it all in but unfortunately it was a bit cold so we headed for the car and on the way I spotted this cool clock..

with a one way sign that pointed right to our rental car:)

We were headed to Eureka Springs to spend the day and then head on to where we were going to spend the night. I was so excited about seeing Eureka Springs because I had heard such great reviews about it. I had also read about a church out in the woods that sounded neat and told Hubby if we had time I would like to go see it...well, low and behold the church was on our way so we just ducked right in and what a special blessing that was. It is called "Thorncrown Chapel" The area is beautiful to start with as you walk up to the chapel...

 

 

 

and then there it is!

 

It doesn't feel like there is anything between you and nature as you sit there and yes these are real ferns...

 

The little bit of wall is natural rock

and the rest is wood including these amazing lights

 all around the building.

 

Looking up...this is the view

 

There is such a wonderful story that follows this chapel; it was a simple dream of one man who had originally purchased the land for his retirement home and how he was moved to build a glass chapel in the woods to give wayfarers a place to relax in an inspiring way. It is indeed inspiring.

 

This is a picture from their web site:

 

 

I wish I could say that the rest of the day was as good as it started but I was so disappointed in Eureka Springs. It was nothing more than  tourist trap where you had to park and walk and full of what not stores and etc. The area is pretty and the drive in and out was awesome...

but needless to say we arrived at our next destination a little earlier than planned but they were very accommodating and we got in a lovely 3 hour nap! (to be cont.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ar. road trip cont. 2

The next morning we headed up scenic highway 7 and I could have taken pictures at every turn...

 

There were several small towns along the way to our destination, the historic Inn at Carnall Hall in Fayetteville, Ar. I saw that this was a historic hotel but had not idea it was a old college dormitory!  Thankful for our GPS we were surprised to be routed right by the Arkansas University and the Razorback Stadium and there she stood in all her glory.... 

 

 

(from web site)

 

 

 

Loved the old brick and all the greenery around the building.

 

Was quite happy to find they had a elevator so didn't have to tackle the stairs

 

To my surprise the building was named after distinguished Associate Professor of English and Modern languages, Miss Ella Howison Carnall, the first female faculty member at the U of A. She taught from 1881-1884 until her untimely death and was recognized both for her excellence as a professor and for her example as a role model for young women. The impact that she left on the school resounds even today.

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are many paintings in the building including this portrait of Miss Carnall above the mantle

 

Ella's dinning room was available for all meals and in fact they were hosting a Bridal luncheon when we were there for lunch....................................

 

This painting across the room of the Hall caught my eye and I had to snap a picture of it...

 

The view out the windows of the dinning room was so pretty...

We enjoyed our stay here very much...to be cont.