tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60151388001846578712011-04-21T22:38:10.039-04:00A really annoying term of endearment used in the show "Seinfeld" that they blatantly make fun of in Episode 116. "Hello Schmoopy" --Jerry "Awww hello schmoopy" --Jerry's girlfriend "How's my little schmoopy today?" --Jerry "Ugh they are sooooo aggravating with their little schmoopy this and schmoopy that." --ElaineJana Knoreply@blogger.comBlogger131100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015138800184657871.post-92206944351643938412008-11-27T01:15:00.032-05:002008-11-27T22:57:46.711-05:00

Aside from being my favorite holiday of the year, I am very thankful on this day for many reasons - one of which is the recent restoration of our home. For those not aware, we've been living with major construction since July 17 and it has been stressful and overwhelming to say the least. Our contractor lived with us, yes, he actually slept in our guest room, with rare visits home to South

Jana Knoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015138800184657871.post-3394150848727132382008-08-17T21:54:00.005-04:002008-08-17T22:29:31.153-04:00

So Friday night Gary and I headed down to Newnan to meet the famous DeAnna Pappas, The Bachelorette, and last guy standing, Jesse Csincsak. As demonstrated on the show, both were extremely down to earth and friendly. For those of you who don't know, I am the fan who mailed DeAnna the book "Motherless Daughters" when she was one of women vying for Brad Womack's heart. DeAnna immediatey wrote me

Jana Knoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015138800184657871.post-6189189429918353532008-06-16T12:27:00.013-04:002008-11-13T10:39:52.889-05:00

On Saturday, Kate and Dean came over for a sleep-over. We always enjoy their company and so do our kitties! While Gary was painting the back porch, I took Kate and Dean to the Fernbank Imax Theater. We saw two shows - Antartica and the Grand Canyon. We really enjoyed the shows and learned all about our current drought conditions, water supply for the future and conserving water. Afterwards, we

Jana Knoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015138800184657871.post-51441082813686756272008-06-10T23:27:00.022-04:002008-11-13T10:39:54.992-05:00

As most of you know, we are restoring our old house (circa 1928). Currently, we're in the process of converting a laundry room into a third bedroom and second bathroom, upgrading our screen porch and kitchen. To date, most of the work has been done by my handy husband, Gary. Briefly, Gary scraped the entire outside of the house by hand, primed and re-painted it. He also scraped, re-glazed, primed

Jana Knoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015138800184657871.post-60873905155778203632008-05-03T08:42:00.006-04:002008-11-13T10:39:55.347-05:00

Last night, Chris and Heather joined us for a night on the town with Jerry Seinfeld. The weather was perfect so we enjoyed our evening strolling arond in Jana's convertible with the top down of course. First, we went to Figo, a tasty, quaint italian bistro in Virginia Highlands and then on to the fabulous Fox for the show. Our seats weren't bad either - 13th row left center orchestra! We had a

Jana Knoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015138800184657871.post-76031684540687955452008-04-28T13:17:00.007-04:002008-11-13T10:39:55.704-05:00

Gary's birthday was last Tuesday, April 22nd. We celebrated with his twin, Greg, by going to Harry & Son's in Virginia Highlands. Great Thai and Sushi. Happy Birthday Gary and Greg!Gary loves carrot cake but doesn't have a big sweet tooth, so I bought him one slice at a new bakery that opened up in East Point. He said it was delicious!

Jana Knoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015138800184657871.post-24975749206304462882008-04-26T01:12:00.005-04:002008-04-26T02:01:43.703-04:00

Okay, I'll participate in the Tag this time...7 Things About Me:1. I was 29 years old when I got my first pet. Yes, it's my cat Moody Blue.2. At 26 years old, I grew one inch in height and feet grew 1/2 inch.3. When my parents asked me what I wanted for my high school graduation gift, I stated a historectomy. They made me choose something else.4. I won the Math Bee 2nd-6th grade and met a life

Jana Knoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015138800184657871.post-71835386838969513132008-02-23T19:01:00.009-05:002008-11-13T10:39:56.222-05:00

Today we surprised Kate and Dean with a trip to the circus. We all had a great time. My favorite was the watching elephants. Kate's favorite was the acrobats with fans. Dean loved watching Bello the Clown, especially on the rotating wheel, and Gary's favorite was the doggie tricks. We purchased a cotton candy for $12 and a popcorn for $5. Gary and I were in shock over the prices. The popcorn

Jana Knoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015138800184657871.post-11418119365620734582008-02-22T15:56:00.034-05:002008-11-13T10:39:56.824-05:00

For Valentine's Day, Gary and I gave each other a trip to Tulum, Mexico. We left Thursday morning, Valentine's Day, and returned late Tuesday evening. Tulum is about a two hour drive from Cancun, off the beaten path and very much bohemian. They are known for the Mayan Ruins. We stayed at a place called Posada del Sol, which is solar powered. The only electricty we had was a couple of very dim

Jana Knoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015138800184657871.post-31398342931787643422008-02-05T23:23:00.002-05:002008-02-22T18:31:05.730-05:00

DeAnna will star at the next Bachelorette 4. She's a Newnan gal and I hope she finds true love. Check it out: http://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/archives/the_bachelorette_4/2008_Jan_31_deanna_pappas

Jana Knoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015138800184657871.post-66207194536052499912008-01-19T23:35:00.000-05:002008-01-20T00:12:36.190-05:00

19 years ago today we buried my mother. It was a tough day to say the least. Of course, with each passing year I reflect more and more on what she taught me and what I've learned since her death. While it's been a long time since I've heard her voice, felt her touch or remember her scent (all what I miss the most), she always in my heart and lives through me. So to all you who still have your

Jana Knoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015138800184657871.post-43483069368223951652007-12-18T14:27:00.000-05:002008-11-13T10:39:57.112-05:00

How did we get three cats to pose for this picture? Well, it wasn't easy. Jana managed to capture this picture one day with lots of cat treats hidden on presents and she used her firm voice of "sit and stay" over and over while backing away from the cats to take the picture. Honestly, it's a miracle that we got all three looking at the camera.Chi Chi (grey striped tabby) is our oldest cat of 17

Jana Knoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015138800184657871.post-57115809719166839072007-12-18T14:18:00.000-05:002007-12-18T16:15:58.733-05:00

If I decorate my house perfectly with plaid bows, strands of twinkling lights and shiny balls, but do not show love to my family, I'm just another decorator.If I slave away in the kitchen, baking dozens of Christmas cookies, preparing gourmet meals and arranging a beautifully adorned table at mealtime, but do not show love to my family, I'm just another cook.If I work at a soup kitchen, carol in

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