Schoolhouse: That was the character of Precious Ramotswe, of "The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency." Based on the book series by Alexander McCall Smith. I'm hooked on the books! For some reason, even tho I've seen the DVD at the library, I want to cling a bit longer to my imagination of what the main characters and the scenery look like... "Harry's Law" is not really a "detective agency" kind of thing but a defense attorney taking on cases others probably wouldn't. Or in the case of the premiere show, one that not so much "fell into her lap" as fell onto her head! You should watch it!

I really like the show, but it is being cancelled. It makes me mad that the networks put all the good shows on opposite each other. When they moved it to Sunday night, they were competing with "Once Upon a Time" and "Amazing Race", both of which are excellent (and popular) shows. What were they thinking???????

Good morning all, quick check in here, then I've got to get moving. Little GD is coming over today to play with Gma, and then we are going over there for dinner tomorrow evening for Mother's Day. Our weather warmed up again this week, but is only hot for a few hours. Mornings and evenings are still cool, so we haven't even had to use the air conditioner yet in spite of the 90 degree temps. Bebe, I remember you saying that you like dishes too. You really have allot to work with, but are you like me and don't bother since it is mostly just the two of you? My DH prefers to eat in front of the tv, so I mostly decorate the table when we have company coming. Once in awhile, I'll set the dining room table just to "play" then leave it a couple days just to enjoy how pretty it looks! ;o) If I had the storage, I'd love to have all kinds of dishes and accessories because I think they are so pretty--but we downsized a few years back to get ready for retirement so not much extra space now. I sure enjoy seeing what the gals on Holidays put together, and love checking out Tablescape Thursdays on the blogs. ;o) I also keep trying to find things to paint that can be used in tablescapes too. Guess I really need to try painting on glass to be able to do more of that. Have hesitated to do it because I need to buy special paints for that. More money and more storage issues! ;o) Punk, hope you get lots done at your son's house. Have they moved in to it already? Nice that you are close enough to be able to go help. Sure sounds like you will be eating well this weekend with those two events going on. Hope you have lots of fun too. Anj, you are right, a crockpot is a really good idea. I only have two, one small and one large oval one and love using them. Used to be so nice when I would come home from work and dinner was already cooked and the house smelled so good. I like to watch that Semi Homemade show on tv and she has done several shows with crockpot meals. I think those countertop grills make good gifts too and most everyone likes them too. I always hate trying to think of gifts for people, always want it to be something they will like and use, but never sure what they like. LOL Okay, gotta run. Have a good weekend. Luvs

You are a GOOD person. TOO good!!! Let your sister know you love her kids, but YOU haven't invited them to come and stay with you. Seems to me that if your niece doesn't want to stay at the ranch with Grandpa maybe she would prefer to stay home? I'm wondering just where this little 'vacation' idea came from in the first place. Are you sure it was Grandma's idea? Maybe her son's? Or your sister's?