Tenth New Thing

I'm way excited about my tenth new thing. I moved to my new home three years ago. Teaching keeps me very busy especially since I teach in a middle school now and as fulfilling as teaching can be, I must admit my evenings are very quiet. I thrive on activity and people. I decided I needed to get out of my loneliness stretch and reach out in some way. My daughter suggested starting a book club since I love to read and she loves her book club in Kansas City. I decided she was a very smart girl - sure glad all that college paid off - so I've officially started a book club using Joanne Fluke's sweet murder mystery books. We will meet in my home for the first book club session. I'm already planning my menu since it will be an early summer kick-off for the book club! The first book is The Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder. Bet you can guess what I'll be serving for dessert............

Ninth New Thing

If you are looking for a neat "hot spot" in Hutchinson, Kansas, I highly recommend The W! They have a website so you can view the entertainment on the calendar. I took my kids there last night for dinner and to enjoy a headliner comedian from New York that now resides in Branson, Missouri. Very funny show - so good to just sit, relax, and laugh! I'm definitely going to continue to check it out so I can entertain friends when they come to visit! Colin Raye will be there Nov. 13 - I have a deep "like" for him - love his music! That may be one show I bring the whole family to.
It was definitely a FUN NEW THING!

Off and Running

The Eighth New Thing! Off and running - well not exactly yet, but I will be! I officially signed up for a 5kRun in Madison, WI the end of July! You know once you commit to something you have a sudden panic attack "What was I thinking?" I'm not a runner. I'm not even a jogger, but by July I darn well better be a runner! I have this internal competitive driving force that almost makes me crazy! I don't have to be first but it's important to me to be with the front runners! I met a gal named Tracy who is going to help me train for this. She runs in lots of races and marathons. I'm hoping she'll take it easy on me for awhile, but I know her background and I don't think "easy" is really in her vocabulary. I have set a goal of 30-60 minutes of training a day that I will log in my daily planner at least six days a week - even God took a day off for rest:) We had a very long talk Thursday night about this very thing! Anyhow wish me luck and if you feel inclined post a note back to me, I'd love to hear from you.

Seventh New Thing

Do you know sushi like I know sushi? I can still hear Captain Pierce from Mash singing that crazy tune........
Well I know sushi now thanks to my youngest daughter, Samantha. Yum! We went to a sushi bar where a variety of sushi dishes were served on a moving mini Amtrak train. Kind of interesting to say the least. I went with Sam's suggestions and she didn't steer me wrong! If you've never tried sushi - I highly recommend a sushi bar - it was definitely on my return places in Kansas City.
I could've shared my first Bloody Mary story with you since it was a first, however it was not as successful! I thought - I love tomato juice and need my vegies today-but what a surprise when I tasted it. Man it was spicy and hot. I guess I better stick to a glass of wine!