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An embarassment of Riches
Jul. 9th, 2009 10:58 amSo I have not one but three(!) Calvin College students willing to be Anneliese's Dance partner, if you will. ;-) I think the hardest part will be to pick only one. Though I might ask the other two if I may keep their contact info for next semester or in case the other gal is busy or unavailable for a given night.
Rori was up a lot again last night. Not sure if it's teeth, or what. A few new ones have shown themselves. So she's napping now. I did manage to go to the gym this AM, came back and cleaned out the chicken pen.
Interestingly, the neighboring village is debating a change in their ordinance to allow chickens. I suspect it will pass easily, as two of the councilmembers want chickens themselves. Which makes me figure I can watch our city close, as often Grand Haven follows hard on the heels of whatever Spring Lake does. Not that they'd ever admit it. (Can you say "library?")
I should also check into the silly law that was passed not too long ago requiring lead testing for all children's products. Not that this in inherently a bad thing, but the law was badly written so that it makes it impossible for artisans to make handmade toys, clothing, or accessories without either paying $600 to test each item or running the risk of incurring the fine. Stoopid. I buy many a tidbit for my girls from a local boutique. And it would even make it impossible to import the fancy solo dresses used in Irish Dancing - the cream of which tend to be made in Ireland. Upside - it looks like nobody is enforcing it. But for the love of all that is holy, admit that you screwed up, and amend the law into something sensible!!
Off to go make some gesso. Or at least soak some hide glue for it. And to finish my costumer's ATCs.
Rori was up a lot again last night. Not sure if it's teeth, or what. A few new ones have shown themselves. So she's napping now. I did manage to go to the gym this AM, came back and cleaned out the chicken pen.
Interestingly, the neighboring village is debating a change in their ordinance to allow chickens. I suspect it will pass easily, as two of the councilmembers want chickens themselves. Which makes me figure I can watch our city close, as often Grand Haven follows hard on the heels of whatever Spring Lake does. Not that they'd ever admit it. (Can you say "library?")
I should also check into the silly law that was passed not too long ago requiring lead testing for all children's products. Not that this in inherently a bad thing, but the law was badly written so that it makes it impossible for artisans to make handmade toys, clothing, or accessories without either paying $600 to test each item or running the risk of incurring the fine. Stoopid. I buy many a tidbit for my girls from a local boutique. And it would even make it impossible to import the fancy solo dresses used in Irish Dancing - the cream of which tend to be made in Ireland. Upside - it looks like nobody is enforcing it. But for the love of all that is holy, admit that you screwed up, and amend the law into something sensible!!
Off to go make some gesso. Or at least soak some hide glue for it. And to finish my costumer's ATCs.
