You know what is so great about social media? It can help me connect with people that I know or that I once knew.
In fact, I just got an e mail this morning from http://www.allsfaire.tv and since I helped them via Facebook through ideas that I had about how to market their show on the internet (who knew I was an expert now?) they now want to do affiliate marketing. In other words, I help them out by posting about them (which I have already done) and they will help post about us. Did I mention that they are going to be on TIVO? Hello? Like this could be HUGE for Winslowshire. Like really huge.
Then, I finally found someone that I have been trying to contact for years. I mean over 10 years (probably more). Yes, but here's the thing....he found me through facebook. Again, another connection. Thank Goodness my husband is cool about this whole thing. Still, I'm glad we reconnected even after all this time.
Even my family (my father's side also) is on Facebook....well....all except for my brother, but we won't go there.
I hope everyone had a great Holiday and here's to more posting this coming year!
Oh yes, and blameless self promotion, husband and I will be performing at Rockport First Night! Let me know if you would like more details!
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- Gia Volterra de Saulnier
- Married with one son,promoter of Winslowshire Festival of the Animals, like to knit, cross stitch, and give advice
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Little boy blues - not really
So, they say that funny sayings come from mouths of babes right?
My son is only 5 (okay, he's a little over 5, going on 6 in May) but sometimes he just comes out with these sayings that are just really (should I dare say) cute.
Yes, cute. This morning, for example, we saw a deer (a doe) running on Rte. 28 (Main Street, N. Reading, MA) and I said to my son, "Look Charlie a deer!" My son then says "Like Santa's Reindeer?" Me, "No, honey, a regular deer...."
Really? Santa? Am I prepared to talk with my son about Santa? After all, we do celebrate both Holidays (I'm Jewish, husband is Catholic), and I want him to believe in Santa, or something bigger than us (I'm not that religous people, seriously), but I do want him to know that we also celebrate Chanukkah and Christmas. Santa or not, he needs to know the true meaning of the Holiday, about not just getting and receiving presents but to be nicer to people all around us. To share with others what they do not have.
For instance, I'm currently knitting a shawl for my good friend Brenda - her mom was in a facility that has elderly patients, she wanted some lap throws or shawls (knit or crochet) to make for the "Snuggle for Seniors" program in Townsend (I think), so I'm making a shawl (knit). It feels good to make something for someone that will be able to not only appreciate it, but to feel some love from someone they don't even know. A connection of some sort, maybe a soft thread? Ha!
Anyway, my husband and I will be performing for Rockport First Night on December 31st from 7 to 8 pm, so if you live in Rockport or in the near sections, we'd love to come see you and help come out to support Rockport, MA.
My son is only 5 (okay, he's a little over 5, going on 6 in May) but sometimes he just comes out with these sayings that are just really (should I dare say) cute.
Yes, cute. This morning, for example, we saw a deer (a doe) running on Rte. 28 (Main Street, N. Reading, MA) and I said to my son, "Look Charlie a deer!" My son then says "Like Santa's Reindeer?" Me, "No, honey, a regular deer...."
Really? Santa? Am I prepared to talk with my son about Santa? After all, we do celebrate both Holidays (I'm Jewish, husband is Catholic), and I want him to believe in Santa, or something bigger than us (I'm not that religous people, seriously), but I do want him to know that we also celebrate Chanukkah and Christmas. Santa or not, he needs to know the true meaning of the Holiday, about not just getting and receiving presents but to be nicer to people all around us. To share with others what they do not have.
For instance, I'm currently knitting a shawl for my good friend Brenda - her mom was in a facility that has elderly patients, she wanted some lap throws or shawls (knit or crochet) to make for the "Snuggle for Seniors" program in Townsend (I think), so I'm making a shawl (knit). It feels good to make something for someone that will be able to not only appreciate it, but to feel some love from someone they don't even know. A connection of some sort, maybe a soft thread? Ha!
Anyway, my husband and I will be performing for Rockport First Night on December 31st from 7 to 8 pm, so if you live in Rockport or in the near sections, we'd love to come see you and help come out to support Rockport, MA.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Ode to Busy-ness
Ah being busy, isn't that fabulous? Yes, but it does leave me less time to blog, to write, do work? Sigh, yes, now that whatsername is gone, (see my other blog if you like at http://www.justthetemp.blogspot.com) I am back doing the work again.
It's not that I don't like being busy, I do, but when other people don't follow the rules for a while, well...they get sloppy, they slack, they don't do it correctly, and then I come back in saying...No...
Sigh...and I still don't have a clue as to if and when they will open up this position again.
In the meantime, the Halloween event went pretty well at the farm (http://www.winslowfarm.com) but we were rained out a lot. Now we're just concentrating on next year's Winslowshire (oh yes, I have a blog about that too, http://www.winslowshire.wordpress.com and the website is http://www.winslowshire.com) and already we are getting interest in next year's event!
I am thinking of other ideas to do fundraising for the farm, but in the meantime, spend some quality time with husband and my son going on the Polar Express http://www.wakefieldmusicboosters.com/polar-express-2009.html and other things.
So, yes, I have been busy, and hopefully I can blog more this month.
It's not that I don't like being busy, I do, but when other people don't follow the rules for a while, well...they get sloppy, they slack, they don't do it correctly, and then I come back in saying...No...
Sigh...and I still don't have a clue as to if and when they will open up this position again.
In the meantime, the Halloween event went pretty well at the farm (http://www.winslowfarm.com) but we were rained out a lot. Now we're just concentrating on next year's Winslowshire (oh yes, I have a blog about that too, http://www.winslowshire.wordpress.com and the website is http://www.winslowshire.com) and already we are getting interest in next year's event!
I am thinking of other ideas to do fundraising for the farm, but in the meantime, spend some quality time with husband and my son going on the Polar Express http://www.wakefieldmusicboosters.com/polar-express-2009.html and other things.
So, yes, I have been busy, and hopefully I can blog more this month.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Stuff and Cape Cod
Sorry I haven't been writing in a little while, we actually went on vacation! Crazy right? Well, really, it was my 8th year wedding anniversary. Yeah, 8 years ago, 9/22/01...11 days after the big caboom (9/11/01, a day that will live in infamy) I got married.
I'm the nice Jewish girl who married a nice Catholic Goy (ha ha a little Jewish humor if you will) and we had a Priest who married us (and no, I didn't convert) and a Rabbi (and no, my husband didn't convert). (Which is why I was SOOOOOO happy with the turn out of the More To Love show, http://www.moretolove.com when Luke picked Tali who also happens to be a nice Jewish girl, and I believe he is Christian, and Tali stood up to his dad about her Religion. - Judiasm) (oh yes, and L'Shana Tova everybody)
Anyway, I digress...we went to Cape Cod and stayed at the Inn Season Resorts (http://www.innseason.com ) as we've been members now since 2008, (and just upgraded a little bit, so we can get more time to spend together) which is not a bad thing - right? We had a beautiful room (right across from the ocean) and had a grand time on Cape Cod. Saturday we went on the Cape Cod Railway (http://www.capetrain.com) in which we took the Scenic Fun Train ride. They also had a Elegant Dinner Ride and Brunch ride, but that was a little too much ($) for us, so we went with the scenic fun ride. My son (age 5) is a train nut, and he was ALL excited about going on this train.
I have to say, the train ride was VERY relaxing and scenic. I also learned some interesting facts all about Cape Cod and it's history. So, if you are planning a trip to Cape Cod and looking for something to do, I would highly suggest checking them out. It's nice to be part of something that was part of history.
The other nice place we went to was The Boat House in Falmouth, MA http://boathousefalmouth.com/ was fabulous! They have a special right now for lobsters (okay, so I'm NOT that Jewish) for a one pound lobster for only $7.99! Cheapest lobster in MA I'd say, and beautiful views!
If you would like more information on any of the above, just let me know and I can give you some.
Also, update on the Halloween event (yes, again)...The last night of the event will be October 30th! This will be for the Haunted Woods ONLY! So, don't miss your chance to be scared out of your wits! Again, this is a PG13 rated event, and all for a good cause. The website for the farm is http://www.winslowfarm.com)
Phew...long post.
I'm the nice Jewish girl who married a nice Catholic Goy (ha ha a little Jewish humor if you will) and we had a Priest who married us (and no, I didn't convert) and a Rabbi (and no, my husband didn't convert). (Which is why I was SOOOOOO happy with the turn out of the More To Love show, http://www.moretolove.com when Luke picked Tali who also happens to be a nice Jewish girl, and I believe he is Christian, and Tali stood up to his dad about her Religion. - Judiasm) (oh yes, and L'Shana Tova everybody)
Anyway, I digress...we went to Cape Cod and stayed at the Inn Season Resorts (http://www.innseason.com ) as we've been members now since 2008, (and just upgraded a little bit, so we can get more time to spend together) which is not a bad thing - right? We had a beautiful room (right across from the ocean) and had a grand time on Cape Cod. Saturday we went on the Cape Cod Railway (http://www.capetrain.com) in which we took the Scenic Fun Train ride. They also had a Elegant Dinner Ride and Brunch ride, but that was a little too much ($) for us, so we went with the scenic fun ride. My son (age 5) is a train nut, and he was ALL excited about going on this train.
I have to say, the train ride was VERY relaxing and scenic. I also learned some interesting facts all about Cape Cod and it's history. So, if you are planning a trip to Cape Cod and looking for something to do, I would highly suggest checking them out. It's nice to be part of something that was part of history.
The other nice place we went to was The Boat House in Falmouth, MA http://boathousefalmouth.com/ was fabulous! They have a special right now for lobsters (okay, so I'm NOT that Jewish) for a one pound lobster for only $7.99! Cheapest lobster in MA I'd say, and beautiful views!
If you would like more information on any of the above, just let me know and I can give you some.
Also, update on the Halloween event (yes, again)...The last night of the event will be October 30th! This will be for the Haunted Woods ONLY! So, don't miss your chance to be scared out of your wits! Again, this is a PG13 rated event, and all for a good cause. The website for the farm is http://www.winslowfarm.com)
Phew...long post.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
An adventure from yesterday, according to my husband
He'll probably be upset that I write about this, but it is rather funny (now). This is the adventure that he had yesterday taking my son to what I thought was Children's Hospital in Boston.
Our pediatrician (who after many times, we requested our son to have a specialist see for his not going to the potty after age 5) finally set something up.
The voice from the voice mail (you know, the computerized woman that says, hello, this is Children's Hospital confirming for the patient - Charles S. - who has an appointment on blah blah, etc...). -side note - Now, I was the one that took the call. I don't remember the voice telling me that it was in Lexington, I just assumed Boston.
We both thought that it was for my son's autism evaluation and PPD, and in Boston at 1:45 pm.
So....my husband took my son all the way to Boston, (had to park on the 8th level fyi) and found out that the appointment wasn't in Boston at 1:45 pm but in Lexington at 2:45 pm. So, back in the car they go (and yes, they did have to pay the parking fee), and made it to Lexington in time to see the specialist.
Now, I worked in health care, but according to my husband, the Dr. was um, elderly, and saw that my son's MRI came back with nothing and wanted to know exactly why my son was being seen by him...well, Charlie is doing better with the Pee issue (sorry for being gross here, but it's the truth), but still has not got the whole poopie thing down yet. The Dr. nodded and said, I think he's doing okay so far. (But he's five Dr!) So my husband said to the Dr., when I was little my parents were told to try a stool softener as maybe that would help.
Dr. said, sure, you could try that.
Sigh....sorry honey...will try and save you a trip next time by trying that first and calling to confirm the confirmation.
Our pediatrician (who after many times, we requested our son to have a specialist see for his not going to the potty after age 5) finally set something up.
The voice from the voice mail (you know, the computerized woman that says, hello, this is Children's Hospital confirming for the patient - Charles S. - who has an appointment on blah blah, etc...). -side note - Now, I was the one that took the call. I don't remember the voice telling me that it was in Lexington, I just assumed Boston.
We both thought that it was for my son's autism evaluation and PPD, and in Boston at 1:45 pm.
So....my husband took my son all the way to Boston, (had to park on the 8th level fyi) and found out that the appointment wasn't in Boston at 1:45 pm but in Lexington at 2:45 pm. So, back in the car they go (and yes, they did have to pay the parking fee), and made it to Lexington in time to see the specialist.
Now, I worked in health care, but according to my husband, the Dr. was um, elderly, and saw that my son's MRI came back with nothing and wanted to know exactly why my son was being seen by him...well, Charlie is doing better with the Pee issue (sorry for being gross here, but it's the truth), but still has not got the whole poopie thing down yet. The Dr. nodded and said, I think he's doing okay so far. (But he's five Dr!) So my husband said to the Dr., when I was little my parents were told to try a stool softener as maybe that would help.
Dr. said, sure, you could try that.
Sigh....sorry honey...will try and save you a trip next time by trying that first and calling to confirm the confirmation.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Halloween at the Farm coming in October
So I've been a busy girl this Labor Day weekend, what with going to the farm (http://www.winslowfarm.com/) both days to get ready for Haunted Woods and the Spooky Carnival all going through the month of October.
Oh you didn't know about that? I guess I should tell you all then right? Yes, well, Winslow Farm has asked us to put on the Haunted Woods which starts October 2nd, from 7 pm to 9 pm which will be creepy, scary and all around hauntingly good time on the Friday evenings and Saturday evenings of every weekend of October, and yes, this goes all the way through October 30th!(which should be the last evening of the event). Wish me luck with this gang, as I get scared easier by someone just coming quietly around the corner to say HI! This is a PG13 rated event, so kids 12 and over will have to be approved by adults before going in...
There is also going to be a Spooky Carnival Games for the kids on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays also starting October 2nd going all the way through October 25th from 12 pm to 4 pm with old time Carnival games and Prizes to win!
Tickets for both events are $10.00 for adults and $7.00 for kids. Kids under the age of 4 will be free.
*edited for dates of event!
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In the meantime, Charlie has his autism/PPD evaluation at Mass General Hospital tomorrow, not sure what that will entail, and he starts PreK (yes, again, third year) on Friday, September 11th, so I will update you all on that.
By the way, the farm (Winslow farm that is) got a postcard addressed to me saying how I can get on shows like Oprah...really? Okay, will need to see if that is for real or not...but wouldn't that be neat to think about!
Oh you didn't know about that? I guess I should tell you all then right? Yes, well, Winslow Farm has asked us to put on the Haunted Woods which starts October 2nd, from 7 pm to 9 pm which will be creepy, scary and all around hauntingly good time on the Friday evenings and Saturday evenings of every weekend of October, and yes, this goes all the way through October 30th!(which should be the last evening of the event). Wish me luck with this gang, as I get scared easier by someone just coming quietly around the corner to say HI! This is a PG13 rated event, so kids 12 and over will have to be approved by adults before going in...
There is also going to be a Spooky Carnival Games for the kids on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays also starting October 2nd going all the way through October 25th from 12 pm to 4 pm with old time Carnival games and Prizes to win!
Tickets for both events are $10.00 for adults and $7.00 for kids. Kids under the age of 4 will be free.
*edited for dates of event!
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In the meantime, Charlie has his autism/PPD evaluation at Mass General Hospital tomorrow, not sure what that will entail, and he starts PreK (yes, again, third year) on Friday, September 11th, so I will update you all on that.
By the way, the farm (Winslow farm that is) got a postcard addressed to me saying how I can get on shows like Oprah...really? Okay, will need to see if that is for real or not...but wouldn't that be neat to think about!
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