Karey's Overflow

'Overflow' refers to me having a wide variety of things I do, from writing books, to daily living of a wonderful life, and art work.

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Name: Karey
Location: Colorado, United States

I garden at 8000 feet, cook from scratch, needle felt, read books continually, study history and epistemology, write daily, contemplate spiritual theology, and pursue heirloom arts. I love to paint pictures of living beyond maintenance -- living creatively, discovering beauty in everyday ordinary things. I've been happily married to Monte, who is a geologist, for a long time and still very much in love, even after raising a family and building two houses. Our children are our best friends. Heather is newly married to Bill. Travis, a minister of the fine arts, is married to Sarah. And Dawson is in college. I naturally live first-hand and have recently realized that this is how we educated our children and ourselves. I love to learn about everything, teach, and work with my hands. I love my home, but my life has overflowed -- as a teacher, radio/conference/retreat speaker, author, and most recently as a MOPS mentor. Kareyswan.com is an ideal way for me to share my overflowing life with kindred spirits and those hungering to move beyond maintenance -- to be known by who they are, not just by what they do.

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

More...Anniversary

Just had to write, since what we did is so apropos to us...Meaning we so often go with the flow or are spur-of-the-moment...Which is what happened tonight.

We don't always do a big deal on THEE day, but spread out the celebrating. And with a group of men coming tomorrow night, the Geolly Boys, for Monte to share his geology and maps, and all in his setting...We've decided to celebrate moreso later.

I did make Monte and me a nice supper. Just when we were done, the phone rang...Friends we don't often see have the same anniversary date as us, and called to wish us happy anniversary. They were celebrating at The Bistro across the roadway from our road turnoff. So Monte said we'd come for dessert.

We changed clothes...I was sitting checking emails and Monte looked at my shoes and asked if I could walk in them..."They are comfortable"...OH...We didn't have a vehicle!! (Dawson and Monte are going to look at used vehicles Saturday.) We were going to have to walk (a little over a mile)!

It was cold. It was dark. Dogs barked, and we hoped they were contained. But it was an adventure. I have favorite foods I use in certain nationality restaurants to measure them by. In this case I had Tirimisu. It was excellent.

Great conversation, atmosphere, friends and food...AND totally spontaneous.

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5 Comments:

Blogger Sarah said...

OH, that sounds so wonderful! I bet you guys had a great time. We thought of you yesterday.

Side note - what should I bring for Thanksgiving???

November 15, 2007 10:03 AM  
Blogger Karey said...

I got Trav's text message wishing us a happy anniversary but didn't read it till today! Texted him back "thanks". We did have fun!

I've ordered a turkey and planning on 16 if your friends choose to come. So I'll be doing it and the dressing and mystery pecan pie. I did make rolls the other day, but figure it's something someone could bring.

Monte would like you do the pumpkin pies, instead of the Johnsons.

November 15, 2007 5:45 PM  
Blogger montego said...

Happy Anniversary sis! Wow, 32 years... but, then again, I cannot believe it will be 13 for me. Can YOU believe that?! :-)

November 15, 2007 6:50 PM  
Blogger Karey said...

You'll always be my 'Baby brother'. I mean trying to call you 'Rob' now is still hard for me. You'll always be Robby!

November 16, 2007 7:22 AM  
Blogger montego said...

Family and close friends that I've known for years can ALWAYS call me "Robby". :-)

November 17, 2007 7:26 AM  

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