Ahaha...!!!

This simply makes me howl with laughter. Just had to save it somewhere. Honestly, I've been surprised at the number of men who've told me that librarian conjures up a sexy image. Guess this is one??

All spur fans wonder....WWKD??

What will Kawhi Do?

The San Antonio Spurs were the champs last year, Kawhi Leonard earning MVP.  Though he's only been with the Spurs three years, it sure seems this last year he's come into his own.  We've all enjoyed his spots in the HEB ads with the Big Three, this year adding Patty Mills to that lineup.  But most important, Kawhi's skills on the court have just blossomed incredibly  He's become comfortable with his role on the team and currently holds top spot on steals per game at 2.2 as of this writing.

Die hard Spurs fans know that the Big Three (Duncan, Parker and Ginobili) have been together YEARS and have taken cuts in pay and playing time to build a team.  The Spurs sport a team of many great players and a deep bench.  Pop's coaching and Holt's ownership lead the team to a modest overall image....not one BIG name that IS the team, but MANY names with great skills and spreading the money so that the team is deep. That means that sometimes these great players that could earn so much more elsewhere will not set some records because they do not play as much as someone like LeBron.

Less money per year, less playing time as one doesn't hog the limelight, GREAT team building and morale. Fans that are incredibly dedicated and love the entire team.

This is why many are talking.  Kawhi is HUGE.  Making incredible plays.  He will be a free agent at end of year.  Will he go for a team that will offer him mega bucks?  He's going to be very sought after.  Or....will he show Spurs mentality and take a less to maintain the incredibly well rounded team?  The team that doesn't depend on ONE man, the team whose performance doesn't depend if one man is well or injured?  Can Tim, Tony and Manu have influence on him to stay? Will money talk?

Personally I hope Kawhi stays a Spur, but he's young and I'm afraid he will go for the allure of money.  Time will tell.

And.....again!

Life is a journey and I seem to not be able to record it well, although my intentions are good.  Our last big news was that Stacy and I got married.  We are almost three months into this and are looking to sell the house we are in.  Mid December, before I knew I was going to be Director of the library in January....Stacy said something like....."I'm retired, we're starting a new life, let's move closer to your work."  WOW!  Unexpected.

Today we started prep to JUMP!  Met with a great realtor and will be getting this house in order for a major life stress.  Add that Stacy is potentially undergoing his third shoulder surgery for the injury almost 2.5 years ago before we met.  Can we ask for more on our plates?? What's that?  Oh yea, I just started in a new position and am dealing with lots of changes, opposition to change, challenges, hiring, enforcing the employee handbook.  But it's fun.  And still stress.  I'm hoping to get better at this writing and recording my life, for posterity's sake anyway.  

One thing I always look for is a picture that really "hits" me and this one I adore.  Wish I had this kind of talent.  Buckle up for the journey is starting.....

Image credit: http://flyingshoesstudio.blogspot.com/2012/10/journey.html

Nature trail

Round one in the nature trail and yes, there will definitely be a round two....

Out our sweet little side gate and immediately onto the one mile jaunt. Pictures are in order of how we came upon things. 

Looking back at our cottage as we head out. 

Our own path....

On the road...,

Bottle trees!  On closer inspection there are notes in many of the bottles. 

I loved this arrowhead shaped stone with the marble behind it. 

Coming up on the bowling ball graveyard...

Yup, that's what it is, alright!

A bench is located across from the St. Francis and all the goodies in the tree. 

More scenes along the trail. 

Out trail guide is in the upper left corner. To right, Stacy is gathering firewood, Stacy and coffee (he travels well), and me with the motto of the B&B in giant scrabble form. 

Breakfast, yum!!

Sitting on front porch sipping hot coffee and waiting for breakfast delivery....9 am and we hear a joyous and hearty "good morning!" belted out as Don Morelock rounds the corner with a tray, laden with a beautiful breakfast. 

Herbed poached egg. Some incredible toast, hearty and with nuts and dried fruits. Bacon. Fruit. Nuts. White grape juice. 

We chose the right place. Pampered is the word of the day. 

It's a beautiful morning...

Gate leading out to nature trail. Hand hewn pitchfork. I want one. Sun shining, white puffy clouds in the beautiful blue Texas sky, rooster crowing. Hot, delicious coffee in a handmade mug, I head outside with a thick blanket to enjoy the crisp morning here at Star of Texas. Settling myself into the chair on the porch doesn't last long because I feel a need to capture what beauty I can. Too bad pictures don't capture the wonderful smell of a fire.....but it's there. 

Right in front of where I'm sitting. There is a little star stuck into the tree and a metal plaque of sorts at the base. Love the vignettes they've created around here. 

Hand hewn pitchfork....I want one this is where I've set up camp, the chair with the blanket. 

Gate leading to nature trail. After breakfast we are heading out on a hike. Stacy said "brrrr" when I suggested it but it will be invigorating and beautiful. 

Beautiful vignette at the corner of our cottage showing the name. Love this place, perfect choice for a getaway. 

Stacy greeting the morning. 

Coffee on a crisp morning. 

And the changes keep rolling right along....

Finally....I'm the "acting director" of the Leon Valley Public Library. Come January when we are all back at work at the same time, the formal offer will be presented. But until then, I've been asked to move into the office. 

I've spent a couple days working my way in and am making progress. But take a gander at the lovely 70s wallpaper. I'm going to offer to strip it and paint. Long story but a year or so ago this office was to be redone but they physically couldn't get into it and now I get the joy of a very unmotivating space to work in. But that will be temporary as I work my magic!  Eyes peeled for an update to the look of my space!  Until then, more changes on the horizon?