Here Comes the Clowns

Clown School began last week.
Here's some pictures taken the first night.
Lots of clowns from our Alley came in support.

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A new discovery

I found a new store yesterday.
The Phoenicia Specialty Foods.
It's basically a huge middle eastern specialty store.
I would say it's like the Cosco or Sam's of the middle east.
Though there was not alot I could buy, it was a great find.
It's worth the field trip and you can eat there, as well:
12141 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77077-6607
(281) 558-8225
Freshly made pita!!!!!!
What a set up...
the fabulous smell hits you as you walk in the door.

Of course, hookahs for the smokers...

Fresh fresh fruit and veggies.
The thin cucumbers are delicious and crisp.

I couldn't resist buying these fresh almonds.
They are soft, unlike the roasted ones we are use to.

I have never seen fresh garbanzos either, but I skipped
buying them since I already have plenty of dried ones.

I've seen chiclets from Mexico, this was a new twist,
one with middle eastern script. (arabic, I think)

Candy of all kinds...

Dried figs and much more dried fruit...

Kitchen goodies....

Old friends, not friends who are old

Yesterday was a good day. Abby (in the red shirt) and I have been friends since middle school. We've stayed in touch all these years. Through Facebook, we found Karen, the girl in the middle. She was also friends with us, but it has been at least 35 years since we've had any contact. It was so much fun catching up. Coincidentally, she is not the only friend that I have connected with since high school. This week, there were 4 friends....2 were planned and 2 happened to be at the same place I was at. How strange was that? I gotta start taking my camera with me everywhere.
I love Facebook.

Clown School

Are you interested in becoming a clown?
Clown School begins this Thursday.

Do you love to work with people? Want to try something new and have fun? Why not go back to school this summer -- CLOWN SCHOOL 2009!

Some of our class topics are: Clown makeup application, costuming, balloons, face painting, clown ministry, volunteering, magic & character development. All classes are taught by our experienced clowns.

• Eight week course - June18th to August 15th and includes:
  • 8 classes to be held Thursday nights
  • 6:45 pm to 9:30 pm
• Graduation ceremonies,
  • August 15 (Saturday 11:00 am to 3:00 pm)
• Grace Presbyterian Church
• 10221 Ella Lee Lane, Houston, TX 77042
• Tuition:
  • $250.00 per student

(281) 437-0999 for more information

Last Day of School

Yesterday was the last day of school.
I'm ready for the beach, a good book, and a drink with an umbrella in it.
Anyone want to join me????

New clown in the house

We have a new clown in the house...

This is what we do when Sophie spends the night.
We play dress up.
In the morning, we go to ride the train at Herman Park...Sophie's favorite thing to do.

Send in the clowns

A few weeks ago, Eddie and I clowned for "The Friendship Circle" walk-a-thon. Sophie was tickled pink to see me in costume. She kept touching my nose, touching my hair, lifting my skirt to see the petticoat...and giggling. So glad she likes clowns!