What is so great about this man, you ask? I'll be happy to clue you in...
Scott is thoughtful. He's not going to give me flowers for a special occasion - they only last a few days. Besides, anyone can order flowers. Scott digs deep and gives meaningful gifts that reflect thought and care. His gifts always show that he was really thinking of me.
Scott is gentle. Physically and emotionally. He would never hurt anyone intentionally.
Scott is brave. Two years ago Scott abandoned the corporate world (good riddance!) and started his own business. He has grown it from a home-based operation into an office in town. His eSeMBe Technical Services helps people by optimizing technology to help them work more efficiently. These two years have been an adventure as he took the courageous leap into self-employment! We are both members of the I’m My Own Boss” club now!
Scott is intelligent. Sure, he’s a college graduate, but that’s not what I’m talking about. I mean he is interesting and curious and quick-witted – the natural components of inborn intelligence. He uses these abilities to learn new skills constantly. I advise anyone in search of a lifelong partner to move this quality to the top of your search criteria. Some of our best times together are discussing things…news, movies, TV, books, music, history…His mind really turns mine on! We are knowledgeable and skilled in different areas, so we teach each other, and that keeps our time together stimulating. Nothing stale or ‘old hat’ here!
Scott is funny. We do appreciate the comedy. Oh how we laugh! A sense of humor is a difficult thing to articulate…it’s like obscenity to some…”I can’t define it, but I know it when I see it.” Suffice it to say, “trust your funny,”…when your senses of humor mesh, it creates a whole new level of intimacy! I especially enjoy our inside jokes…I do believe some folks think we’re crazy when we burst out laughing for reasons known only to ourselves!
Scott is easy-going. Whereas I tend toward worry and fret (though I’m working to overcome that!), Scott takes things more in stride. He is not so much a “what if” thinker as I am. His outlook sets a healthier example for me, and his demeanor balances out my tendency to over-think. He’s awfully good at setting my worried mind at ease!
Scott is passionate. I know this one sounds like it contradicts the previous point, but it doesn’t. I define Scott’s passion as being deeply interested in and steadfastly loyal to certain things. Among his passions are music, technology and me. Check out some of Scott’s passions at his blog…you’ll be glad you did!
Scott is my best friend. We were fortunate enough to be great friends before becoming a romantic couple. I would put this item at or near the top of your search criteria too! Long before we were all caught up in hearts and flowers, we shared a beautiful friendship. It was built on the foundation of mutual respect and admiration. We enjoyed talking to each other, spending time with each other, and getting to know each other. Before we were making emotional and financial decisions together, we were familiar with one another’s point of view, taste, ‘modus operandi’ if you will. It has always been the case that we respect each other’s uniqueness, never imposing our expectations on the other. If there is one thing that has and will always sustain us as a couple it’s that we really, truly dig each other!
Scott is wonderful. All the things that make Scott my perfect guy that don't fit into the above statements can be included here: Scott is genuine, honest and moral. He is hard working when necessary and balanced enough to know when it’s time to play. Oh, and there’s that twinkle in his eye and the dimple in his cheek when he smiles…!
We share a wonderful partnership...there is no doubt that we are in this thing together. Even though our seas are sometimes rough, there is never any doubt about whom I want sailing along with me, and never a doubt that we'll get to dry land stronger and more in love for the voyage
So now you know my guy almost as well as I do…
Normally I am not a fan of reality TV. In general I think it brings out the worst in the people who participate, and turn the rest of us into voyeurs. Becoming overly interested in the lives of strangers diminishes our emotional energy to lead our ow
Tracked: Aug 02, 16:32
I would like to welcome my wonderful wife Gina to the world of Blogging. I am really enjoying her poignant first postings, even the embarrassing one about me.Her musings can be found over at Upside Down Cats which is getting my strongest recommendation fo
Tracked: Aug 02, 17:39
Today I've been pondering an imaginary gathering of people I'd enjoy meeting and/or conversing with over dinner. I call it my Fantasy Dinner Party. Like Fantasy Sports, the participants need not live in the same time or place. I think I originally got
Tracked: Aug 03, 14:51
I was reading Michael Wade's blog, execupundit, again and I was struck by his post about philanthropists. It told about how several exceedingly wealthy men generously donated their wealth ("up to "90% of his fortune ($350 million, or tens of b
Tracked: Aug 05, 14:47
I was feeling reflective as I approached my birthday a couple months ago…I thought I'd share what I wrote back in May. I could waste my time feeling old, but honestly most of the time I don’t. Last week I checked in with my physical self and asce
Tracked: Aug 06, 22:18
I thought I'd share a picture, and hopefully a smile. This is our Beemer. The origin of her name makes for a cute story... Twelve years ago I was working at the family business. My husband called from down on the sales floor up to me in the offic
Tracked: Aug 13, 17:01
Today is a very special day in our life...it is our 14th wedding anniversary! I want to share with the whole world how happy I am today to look back at the past 14 years with warm and loving memories of being "Mrs Scott". At the same time I am
Tracked: Aug 21, 13:04
On Sunday Scott and I were enjoying a quiet evening at home when we suddenly heard the startling sound of breaking glass very near...at our own house, in fact! It was a rare day of late...cool and not as humid so we had the door between the house and
Tracked: Aug 21, 20:56
“If you were on a sinking ship and yelled, "Women and children first!" how much feminist opposition do you think you'd get? . . . Women want to fight men for equal pay, but how often do they fight a man for the check? . . . And any man who questions a w
Tracked: Aug 23, 20:23
Today I would like to introduce another of our cats. Desdemona - Desi for short - joined the family six years ago this month. There is no amazing story of how she came to our home like Beemer, and no touching story like the arrival of Penny and Abbe
Tracked: Aug 25, 22:16
While I was initially satisfied with my original blog's look, the colors were never "me." So Scott spent last evening tweaking my blog, changing the style and using "my" colors. I got so excited about seeing the new site take shape, I stayed up waaaaay pa
Tracked: Aug 29, 14:48
While reading Michael Wade's blog, Execupundit, yesterday, I came across his post about the ninety year old author who has just had his first novel published. And I thought I was a late bloomer! Talk about inspiration! I have struggled for many years w
Tracked: Sep 20, 16:49
"You finally figured out the girl in your heart isn't the girl in your dreams. Some people don't figure it out all their lives." This is a quote from the movie, If Lucy Fell, written by Eric Schaeffer and Tony Spiridakis. When I read this,
Tracked: Oct 01, 15:20
Following a power outage in the wee early morning hours Thursday, we experienced a power surge that we believed fried the electronic board of our dishwasher.The repairman came to the house and confirmed our diagnosis this morning. Our dishwasher is de
Tracked: Oct 19, 16:53
I've been slowed down by a mysteriously swollen and painful knee this weekend. I don't have any idea why it hurts, but it has sure made even the normal routines difficult. Anyway, I finally can post some of the meals I've planned to cook for us this week.
Tracked: Oct 21, 15:32
We live 2000 miles away from the California wildfires that have been burning seemingly forever. Until this week, hearing about them affected me the way far-off disasters always do...with a lump in the pit of my stomach for the horror I imagine the victims
Tracked: Oct 26, 12:05
Here I am on day three of NaBloPoMo where I have taken on the challenge of writing about something for which I am thankful each day of November. Today I am actually busily engaged in the activity for which I am thankful. I am cooking...a lot. I foun
Tracked: Nov 03, 19:10
Welcome to my daily post for NaBloPoMo! Day nine, and I'm doing just fine writing throughout the month of November about things for which I am thankful. Tonight will be the first time since our weather turned cool that I want to dress nicely, (not in s
Tracked: Nov 09, 12:08
Can you believe today is the half-way point of NaBloPoMo? Time sure has flown as I've been writing every day of November about things for which I am thankful. Here on day fifteen, I am going to write about another little thing that makes a big difference
Tracked: Nov 15, 15:50
I didn't post last week's menu...the week had many unexpected twists and turns, so it seemed silly to even try to plan meals in advance. I am back on target this week, however, so here is a list of some of what I'll be cooking this week of Thanksgiving...
Tracked: Nov 19, 12:20
Can you believe I've been posting throughout the month of November about things for which I am thankful, and I haven't mentioned my Sweetie yet? Well, today's the day, and it only took until twenty days into National Blog Posting Month to do it! There
Tracked: Nov 20, 13:10
Happy Thanksgiving and welcome to my NaBloPoMo post (and quote) du jour! Most holiday celebrations center around certain elements that distinguish each...family gatherings, gift exchanges, fireworks, picnics, goofy hats and noisemakers... In recogni
Tracked: Nov 22, 14:42
Although I'm writing all month long about things for which I am thankful, in honor of Thanksgiving Day tomorrow, I just want to make sure that I mention the most important ones: For my Wonderful Husband Scott, without whom anything else I'm thankful fo
Tracked: Nov 22, 23:08
It's the 24th day of NaBloPoMo, so, as I've done each day of November, I'm going to write about things for which I am thankful. I am thankful that Thanksgiving is on Thursday and that I gave myself Friday off, resulting in a four-day weekend! Now that bot
Tracked: Nov 24, 21:08
I'm baaaaack for day 26 of National Blog Posting Month! The subject of being reunited is on my mind today. This is a topic I've wanted to address all month long. As NaBloPoMo draws to its end, I'm glad I've been inspired before my opportunity to inclu
Tracked: Nov 26, 21:41
Yesterday my NaBloPoMo offering discussed my relationship with my family. Before I wander too far from the subject of family, I want to include my favorite lady in the whole world in my list of things for which I am thankful. Here on day 27 of National Bl
Tracked: Nov 27, 23:23
This is the next-to-last day of NaBloPoMo! I'm almost finished with my month of posts on the topic of things for which I am thankful. When I originally made my list of 30+ things for which I am thankful to blog about, today's was one of the first I commit
Tracked: Nov 29, 17:07
Winter weather has officially descended upon us here in Illinois. Hopefully we can keep warm as we enjoy these meals I've planned for the upcoming week... Chicken Breasts over Pasta in Creamy Sausage Sauce & Oven Roasted Asparagus Poli
Tracked: Dec 02, 19:19
I recently baked a German Chocolate Cake for a family get-together. We were gathered for a visit with Scott's mom who was visiting from Florida. I happened to remember that German Chocolate is one of her favorites... So I took the opportunity to bake one
Tracked: Dec 03, 19:55
I'm trying to get motivated to do the holiday decorating. We even had our first real, substantial snowstorm overnight...from the accumulation on top of the recycling bin lid, I'd estimate five inches of the white stuff fell onto our life. Still not
Tracked: Dec 05, 21:10
My darling Scott is the luckiest guy in the world. He's the "ninth caller" who wins the trip to Boston. He's the one who wins the iPod for filling out the online survey. He's the one who drops his business card in the bowl and wins free restaurant dinners
Tracked: Dec 10, 18:00
We went to Scott's brother's house for a Hanukkah party on Saturday. After a delicious dinner and the rousing gift exchange, we adults and some of the kids played the game Taboo. It was a fun bonding experience for all! After the game, we dissolved into a
Tracked: Dec 12, 15:14
I actually had an inspirational dream a couple nights ago. My mom and I were moving furniture into a newly discovered room in my house... I don't know which aspect of the dream was more surreal...that there is a room in my house I didn't know about,
Tracked: Dec 19, 22:18
There was a time in my life when just about everything sucked. I felt trapped in a violently abusive marriage, I felt my family of origin had betrayed me, I had no friends in whom I felt I could safely confide and we were drowning in debt. This was sevent
Tracked: Jan 25, 16:23
Today is a very special anniversary for my Sweetie Scott and I. It is the sixteenth anniversary of our first date! Yep, Scott and Gina have been an item now for sixteen years...WOW! As I think back to those long ago days, I can hardly believe all
Tracked: Feb 03, 21:01
I baked my Scott a Valentine today. Happy Valentine's Day, Sweetie! I love you!
Tracked: Feb 14, 19:47
I am usually a bit insecure about expressing my musical opinions. My Sweetie, Scott, at his blog, My Thermos, posts about music on a regular basis and with well-deserved confidence. As for myself, I lack the brand of conviction he possesses in his musical
Tracked: Feb 22, 12:58
Today I'm revisiting an old friend...my Favorite Words series. The inspiration to write about today's word came from my Sweetie, Scott's recent post titled, Build Your Own Best Of - Steely Dan. His post is part of his series where he compiles a list of
Tracked: Mar 27, 13:27
Submitted for your approval: Gina's Quote Du Jour 4/10/08 The hardest job kids face today is learning good manners without seeing any. - Fred Astaire I had no idea the talented Mr Astaire was so astute... My Sweetie Scott found this quote quoted on
Tracked: Apr 10, 12:26
OK, OK...sheesh, you guys... I will gladly offer you the recipe for Roller Coaster I mentioned and pictured in a recent post...no begging necessary! I want to clarify that I am not taking credit for inventing this spectacular breakfast creation. I
Tracked: May 07, 19:17
In honor of Father's Day, I want to pay tribute to the Father Figures in my life. My own father, Jim, was the finest father I can imagine. Dad to seven of us, he taught us about family loyalty, love and laughter. I have already written the ultimate t
Tracked: Jun 14, 12:15
Yesterday I was faced with a long, boring car ride to Ravinia, a not-so-local music venue to see - well, to be honest - hear the fabulously entertaining Lyle Lovett. Scott's brother and sister-in-law gave Scott tickets to the concert for his birthday, a
Tracked: Jul 13, 17:46
We have a couple visitors staying at our house. As guests go, they are the very definition of low-maintenance. They have made themselves completely at home in our extra bedroom. They occupy themselves all day while Scott and I are working. They are fast
Tracked: Jul 30, 15:00
About a year ago I wrote about a particularly harrowing encounter with "Spiderzilla." At that time I expressed my revulsion for spiders in no uncertain terms ...but then today, along came a spider, and...All right, I'll admit it... from a d
Tracked: Aug 06, 13:34
I'm starting the week out on a positive note by keeping with my habit of posting the menu I've planned in advance. Here's a sampling of the meals I'll be cooking in the next few days... Hot Dogs, Beer-Battered Onion Rings & Spring Mix Salad
Tracked: Aug 18, 12:04
Several months ago we were honored to attend our nephew, R's, Bar Mitzvah. What a special event it was! It was only the second such event I'd attended (the first being Scott's cousin J's Bat Mitzvah, which is the same ceremony for a 12-year-old gi
Tracked: Aug 23, 18:57
On a daily basis I attempt to empower my daycare children by teaching them to be assertive, stand up for themselves and express their feelings. Today that philosophy sent Scott and I into fits of laughter... I have three-year-old brother - sister twi
Tracked: Aug 27, 11:47
I have a confession to make. I've been unfaithful. Yep, two-timing even. I've been writing for another website... My new relationship is with the Rich Women Sisterhood. It wasn't something I planned, but when the opportunity arose, I couldn'
Tracked: Sep 10, 21:14
Disclaimer: This site is NOT affiliated with Upside Down Dogs! This site is dedicated to showcasing upside down cats, in addition to the many other aspects of my life. There really are upside down cats here. Have a look around and you'll find them
Tracked: Oct 20, 15:59
Happy Birthday to this lady, my fabulous mother-in-law, Sharon. This year we get to celebrate with her in person...YAY! I've got an idea...how about I bake the birthday cake? Here's a preview...it's called Bonnie Butter Cake with French Silk
Tracked: Oct 27, 15:00
*Blogger's Note: During this past week I reached a landmark that I'll mention now...My 300th post to Upside Down Cats! Funny, I'd been anticipating it for a while and then it slipped by me, unnoticed anyway... Oh, well, not that it actually means anythi
Tracked: Nov 23, 19:53
In the interest of putting my actions where my mouth is, I give you an "off the top of my head" list of things for which I'm thankful today and always. I'm Thankful For: My Sweetie Scott, my best friend, partner in crime and quite simply
Tracked: Nov 27, 20:51
I wasn't planning to participate in NaBloPoMo this year. There was too much reality clogging up my mind, sapping my creativity...or so I thought. At some point mid-October I was reminded of it and quickly dismissed the prospect of it for this year. T
Tracked: Dec 01, 17:51
I am inspired to share a photo I took today of our Winter Wonderland. We are currently situated inside an "ice sandwich" - packed snow on the ground covered in a tasty solid layer of ice from last night's ice storm, topped off with a fresh dus
Tracked: Dec 19, 14:18
It's pretty pathetic but I guess you could say I don't get out much... In December I was dressing for a party. I reached into the drawer of my jewelry box and took out my favorite earrings. They were a perfect match to my outfit and as I started to p
Tracked: Feb 05, 17:01
For the third consecutive year I'm participating in National Blog Posting Month (NaBloPoMo). The rules are simple: Write on your blog every day during the month of November. That's it. I am the type of person who needs a theme to help me stay on task,
Tracked: Nov 01, 15:29
With the holidays fast approaching, Scott and I have again turned our thoughts to gifts for the family. Holiday shopping can be stressful, tedious, and time consuming - not to mention expensive. But believe me, gift-giving doesn't have to be unpleasant.
Tracked: Dec 02, 13:58