My Homies

The Traveling Wilbury's......Diane, Nancy, Leslie & Janet

State Golf Tournaments are really just an excuse to have a girl trip....and as I have stated in previous posts it doesn't matter how you play, as long as you look good. The main criteria is that the hotel should be within walking distance of a place to eat dinner for obvious reasons. Snacks in the room instead of dinner causes certain disaster the next day as Nancy can attest.

Our tournaments have taken us to parts of our beautiful state that I would never adventure to; Parker, Bisbee, Green Valley, etc. Our most recent tourney took us all the way to Glendale!(about 45 minutes from home!)But, being sure we couldn't possibly get up early enough to arrive for our 8 a.m. tee time with ALL the anticipated traffic, we bucked up and enjoyed the hospitality at the Holiday Inn.

Excitement on most evenings can consist of meeting new friends (a la "Shannon")in Bisbee or the usual routine of Nancy, Janet and Leslie reading on their Kindles while I settle for cruising the internet on my laptop.

Early breakfast is a must and we can always count on Cracker Barrel to 1)open at 6 a.m., 2) have pancakes for me and 3)play the super loud, twangy country music that Nancy loves.

We took a fabulous day trip to downtown Glendale for burgers, Cerritas Candy Factory and a stop by Cabellas (can you believe they had NEVER EVER been there?)


Here we are with super rock star Nancy admiring the Bass Tracker Boats. She definitely has "Attitude From a Distance."

The whole experience is one I look forward to several times a year. Nancy & I won 2nd gross in our flight this last time out! Tiger called me to offer his congratulations.

YaYa's instigate a good life.

The T Shirt Says

I put off writing this post because I couldn't decide WHICH song I wanted to attach!! I love almost every one of their songs...STEELY DAN....ahhhhh...it just makes for a good day when you hear one of their tunes!


The photo doesn't do justice as it misses the 3 excellent girl singers that know how to "you got to shake it baby, you got to shake it baby" (Babylon Sisters)
Their concerts this year were unique in that they played a different album completely through in each of the cities! I went with a few friends and they played probably one of their best compilations, AJA. Great seats- 20th row center! Their sound guys are the best...you can hear every instrument...so clean...and Donald Fagan is a trip--he bites his words, throws his head back, and is just so "donald fagan".



Here you see my usual partner in crime, Nancy, along with hot Dr. Mike and his wild and crazy wife Tina!

I guess this is the 4th time I have seen them in concert.....evidence follows:

'02, '06, '08, & '09





What was your last concert? What was your first concert? :)

Steely Dan T Shirts ....good life.

Are You Ready For Some Football?

REAL football.


Joe, David, me (with my "are you sure you can take this photo?" expression), and Aaron


OU Sooner Football should probably be on your bucket list.

My middle child, Aaron, is a student in Norman and will graduate this spring, so we had to attend one more game before he's gone! These folks are into football. WAY INTO FOOTBALL. You stand for the entire game except for time outs and maybe halftime. No whining about it....even the 90 year olds at the game do it.



The mega huge big screen is about the size of the MetLife Blimp.



We got to see the Homecoming parade and the Pride of Oklahoma Marching Band was great. They have a tradition that I really like....during the pregame festivities, the band faces the visitors in the stands and plays the opposing teams school song to them! Then the OU football team comes out and kicks their butt. Very fun!



I just had to include the Sooner Schooner with the white ponies that run out onto the field after every touchdown while a bunch of crazy guys called RufNecks shoot off shotguns. Those horses had to be plenty tired and lookin' for water by the end of the night after about 42 points.


Boomer Sooner translated is good life.

What You Are Made Of

A glorious consequence of beautiful fall weather in Oregon.


Slightly foggy Sunday morning overlooking the sleepy city of Eugene.



Meet Barbara and Ron Faunce.

Sometimes people come across your path in ways you least expect it! About two and a half years ago, Joe and I decided to start a home based business. (see post on Plan B) Enter the Faunces'! We met them at a conference in Portland where I knew I liked them right away because they were from the University of Kansas. You gotta love those Jayhawks. (preseason #1-Rock Chalk Baby) We have become such great friends....so great that they drove us all over the beautiful state of Oregon this summer for a little vacay...



golf several times


various waterfalls alongside the road


riding along the rugged Oregon coast


sunset horseback ride at the Longhollow Ranch with hot tub under the stars afterward


just had to show Joe on his pony....go, Cookie, go!



riding the ferry in the Willamette Valley after enjoying the taste of Oregon Pinot from a couple of wineries and pulling cherries from trees laden with fruit



We happened to be around for Ron's birthday a couple of weeks ago. Barbara had him share a memory for each decade of his life-- what a hoot! He told of a buddy that was similar to the wild and crazy scientist on Back to the Future who concocted all kinds of interesting things for them to try in the 70's! Later in life this guy received a nobel prize....who knew?

I absolutely love that in our Univera business we get to choose who we work with. We should do what we love and love what we do.

These dear friends have shown us such gracious hospitality, modeled leadership and cultivated our friendship.

True Colors aka Good Life

Better Now

This is Rosemarie and Lynn. They became friends through an affliction called fibromyalgia.




According to the Mayo Clinic, Fibromyalgia is a common condition characterized by long-term, body-wide pain and tender points in joints, muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues. Fibromyalgia has also been linked to fatigue, morning stiffness, sleep problems, headaches, numbness in hands and feet, depression, and anxiety.

Rosemarie had this debilitating disorder several years ago. She couldn't walk up stairs, was in excruciating discomfort and on many medications just to be able to make it through the day. She found great success in taking several of the Univera products. Her life is much different now. She can play golf, travel with her husband, and enjoy her family and friends. Because of her experience, she feels that it is her calling to share what she has learned with anyone who struggles with fibromyalgia.

When I first met Lynn, we had to get together at 1:00 in the afternoon because she had such a hard time getting up and around. She was unable to get out of her home except for about 4-5 days the entire month of May! She had absolutely no energy...she felt like it was a good day if she could get cleaned up and to the couch that day! She ached all over and just had NO LIFE! After I put her in contact with Rose Marie, Lynn began taking the recommended Univera products. In only 3 days she was out on a 45 minute walk, and later that month took her grandson to Six Flags! She is back to work now and off of the medication along with their side effects. She looks like a completely different girl today! As she says, "Now I have my life back!"

Lynn and Rosemarie got to meet in person a couple of weeks ago! I am grateful to see how their lives have changed for the better by these wonderful natural products and company. If you or anyone you know would like to know more, I can get you in touch with either of these great gals!

Good friends = good life!