~A Mod Modesty Monday Post, not on Monday!~

 ~Today was a grim day, a foreboding day, yes, it was a Doctor visit day. I really detest visiting Hospitals, I know they are there to help people, but, I always connect them to needles, and blood sucking equipment, and sweaty palms while sitting in a waiting room chair being stared at by all sorts of odd people. (Actually, the odd people are one of the few interesting things about an appointment, but to continue!)

~So I was glad when I popped my head out of doors and found that the sun was shining, bright and cheery, despite whatever else the day might hold! To lift my spirits and put a sunny side on things, I decided to don something colorful and "springy". Easier said than done! I have this really rather dreadful knack for putting the wrong pieces with the wrong pieces and so forth, and take one original thought and turn it into a nightmare! (Much to the embarrassment of my family!) When this not infrequently happens, I turn to my sister for advice, because she is, after all, the cutest little thing on planet earth! (Okay, now she will be after me! Did I just say that on a public blog? ) And rain or shine, Nan usually has the best of suggestions. Usually. Luckily she had her stuff together today, and I owe it to her that I got out the door only ten minutes late instead of thirty. No kidding. It takes me that long to agonize over "What to wear and bring to a Doctors appointment".

~It may have been a bit too dressy. I was definitely regretting the heels when I got to the measuring station.... Quite a hassle getting them on and off.

~When I got home I asked Nan to take some pictures of the outfit for a Mod Modesty Monday post, and seeing as I was so long overdue, decided to post them tonight instead of waiting for next week! Then I kicked off the heels and gave a long sigh of relief, this posts recommendation? Save the heel heels for special occasions, not appointments where one runs the risk of elevators breaking, or having to take them off so someone can measure your height!

~I hope everyone's enjoying the rest of their week!

~Scottish Plaid~

~These interesting pictures come from R.R. McIAN's interesting book, "The Clans of the Scottish Highlands". Originally published in 1845 and dedicated to Queen Victoria, this book has a wealth of information on all the clans and their tartans. I scanned these photos for use in scrapbooks and such - too good to pass up!

~Randomosity~

~I realized recently that I've been rather neglecting my little blog of late. Very unkind of me. The thing is, I've discovered the interesting world of social networking, which makes communication so quick it turns my mind topsy-turvy. I scarcely know what to do with all the information at my fingertips. If any one else has had experience with this do speak up! I find myself lying awake at night wondering, forlornly, if so-and-so really will get over here cold soon, why such and such always capitalizes the miDDle of their sentences, when that person is ever going to get a hair cut, if changing ones profile picture once a quarter is too much or too little, and so on...

~Alright. So I'm exaggerating and being sarcastic! But it is true that having little bits of disorganized time on ones hands in-between painting and unpacking, gives just the right window of opportunity for a comment here, and update there. The problem will be slacking off in a couple weeks when we're all moved in - that's when the real schedule starts!

~I found this vintage poster on the internet a while back, oh the joys of mop and duster! It's funny how timing works out isn't it? Our house pretty much looks like a dumpster at the moment, so, I can relate, only, not to the "he" part. Substitute "they" and you've pretty much got it!

 ~Enjoy the weekend!