http://www.lauriesue.com the everyday adventures of a girl and her poodle Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:25:04 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Just a quick post to let you guys know that I am back. I did not eat the doughnuts, but was exposed to a lot of stuff that I just don't eat anymore. Had a wonderful trip in my new home town. Didn't have to go to ... http://www.lauriesue.com/2008/07/14/im-back/ Last night I put the finishing touches on the office/bedroom that I have created for Arno & Susi. It made me realize one of the many differences between my family of origin and me. My last trip to New Orleans when I actually stayed with my mother we had a ... http://www.lauriesue.com/2008/06/28/were-ready/ This mornings email from Susanne reminds me why I am so happy they are coming to visit. Yes, Kate, these are people I have known for 20 years. Only 5 times sleeping until they arrive - luca speek alittle bit english, he understand much better, but if we speak ... http://www.lauriesue.com/2008/06/24/happy-memories/ When Sandy knew the security guard at the gate and we got directed to park for free in the vendor/musician parking lot I knew I was home. It was like the ghost of my cousin Denise was watching over us as we made the trek to the Bayou Festival ... http://www.lauriesue.com/2008/06/22/bayou-festival/ The much anticipated, can’t wait to hug them family tour of my German friends, Arno & Susanne, starts next Sunday, June 29th for two weeks. They are bringing their children Luca and Leah who I haven’t seen in seven years. Susanne was pregnant for Luca when they stayed ... http://www.lauriesue.com/2008/06/19/the-germans-are-coming/ Today is a quiet Sunday at the homestead. Decided I would try to gather some fruit that grows wild along the fence in the outdoor living room. I was surprised at how much fruit I was able to get off the vine. I think I’ll try to ... http://www.lauriesue.com/2008/06/15/fruits-of-the-land/ Unexpectantly, I got to go to a wedding on Saturday for some new friends. I wasn’t really invited, but my friend Anne’s date got a job at the last minute and had to cancel. I was delighted to be able to be part of the festivities. Anne ... http://www.lauriesue.com/2008/06/09/a-wedding/ The first night of the meditation workshop we were passed a deck of Tarot cards and asked to choose a card. Prior to the choosing we were to think of an intention for the card and what we wanted to focus upon for the weekend. I chose the ... http://www.lauriesue.com/2008/06/02/seven-of-pentacles/ Ommmm.....that is all I can say about this weekend. The moment I walked upon the grounds of Esalen I immediately started to relax. The excitement of the trip had me literally yelping along the shoreline drive of Highway 1. I felt like Nuala when we arrive at ... http://www.lauriesue.com/2008/05/26/bliss/ Today the insomnia may be working to my advantage. I’m leaving early to start my much anticipated weekend of relaxation and meditation up at Esalen. Wait; is that an oxymoron to anticipate relaxation? Laurie “Girl on the Go” is learning to "Let Go" but having a ... http://www.lauriesue.com/2008/05/23/mind-mood-and-happiness/