Have you ever done something that your husband hasn’t known about?  Nothing bad, exactly, just maybe a bit sneaky?  O.K. I’ll fess up.  I just bought new pillows for Mike and me because our other ones were flat as a pancake.  I bought firm pillows because that’s what we like.  But, when your old pillow is flat, and you get a new firm pillow, you want to know what happens?  At least I’ll tell you what happened to me.  I got a crick in my neck.  My neck killed me for days.  I looked Mike’s pillow over and it didn’t appear to be as tall and fluffy/firm, so without telling him, I switched.  I didn’t think he’d ever notice.  The next morning after the sinister switch, he asked me if I thought the pillows were to high, too firm.  I could sense I was about to be busted.  I didn’t even wait for more questions, I told him I switched the pillows thinking he wouldn’t notice.  We’ve gotten some good laughs out of this….but I’m wondering if anyone else has done anything like this?  Have you thrown away that ratty old tee shirt when he wasn’t looking, or something like that?  Let me know.  I think this would make a fun “open forum” program on Midday Connection.

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So my husband is bionic now. He had a defibrillator installed because of an elongated heartbeat.  He loves the fact that he’s a bionic man, and I’m sure will never let me forget it.  But, for the first month of being bionic, he can’t lift his left hand over his head, can’t lift more than 5lbs and has various other restrictions.  He’s also loving that fact.  “Mike, can you unload the dishwasher?”  “No, I think I have to raise my hand over my head for that.”  “Can you grab me a paper towel?”  “Can’t help you, have to raise my hand too high for that.”  It’s going to be a long month!  Bottom line, my husband is doing great!  The surgery was routine and successful and he’s back to his same old humorous self……actually that part of him never went away, just check out my facebook page photos of Mike and his defibrillator surgery.  ‘Friend’ me and you can see them.

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We just finished Arts Week on Midday Connection.  It’s our second Arts Week and once again a real success.  What constitutes a successful week of program?  The response we receive via email is one way we measure success.  We also asked people to email us a picture of something they’ve created.  A painting, a sculpture, a drawing, a scrapbook page.  We heard from all corners of the country.  Some of the artwork was fabulous.  We posted  what we received in an art gallery on our Midday Connection Facebook Group page.  If you enjoy the arts at all, or want to learn more about releasing the creativity inside you, go to www.middayconnection.org and click on the ‘past program’ tab to listen to any of this week’s programs (April 13 – 17).  You will be inspired.  And to find our facebook group page, go to our website and click on the ‘contact’ tab and you’ll see the link to our facebook page.  You don’t have to be a facebook member to access our facebook group page and see our art gallery.  Happy Creating!

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Not to dwell on my television habits, but I’m a big fan of Lost.  I’ve watched it from the beginning and it’s become a favorite that our family stops and watches together.  I don’t always ‘get it’, but I’m fascinated with where they’ll take me each week.  I’m convinced that Benjamin Linus is the best character on television today.  I see all kinds of Christian symbolism in Lost….at least I think I do.  Are you a fan?  Why?  Am I nuts….or are the Christian overtones?

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American Idol still holds fascination for me. I think this is the third or fourth season I’ve watched with real interest and I think this is the strongest group of contestants I’ve seen.  My favorite is Danny, and not just because I know he’s a Christ follower.  I love the texture of his voice and the style of songs he generally chooses.  I think he knows how to pick a song, and we all know by now that it’s all about song choice.  Adam is amazing.  Not really my cup of tea, but I do look forward to his song choice each week and how he’ll choreograph it.  Allison has a powerful voice and a great delivery for a 16 yr. old.  She is definitely older than her years in her performances.  Lil has disappointed me, I thought she’d be a front runner, but she hasn’t delivered.  Again, poor song choices week after week.  I like Chris too.  I don’t think he’ll go the distance, but might make it to fourth runner up.  What’s the draw of American Idol?  Do you watch?  Why?

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