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Cuckoo

May 18, 2009 at 8:29 pm by Claudia

Yes, I am at times, but I am referring to my McCoy Pottery wall pocket. McCoy made lots of wall pockets ~ some I like, some I don’t. My friend Heidi was shopping one day and called me about this little cuckoo clock. It was a great price and she ~ despite my skepticism ~ thought I would love this. So I told to go ahead and buy it. After hanging it on the side of my cupboard, I had to agree that it was a keeper. It is very sweet and I have written before about my love for McCoy’s birds.


This little guy is so cute! How could I resist?

We’re having a good time, husband and I, despite my ridiculously busy schedule. Today is my day off so we have had the chance to actually spend a whole day together. I got a little frustrated over the weekend at my lack of free time. Sunday night I had to attend a preview performance at the same time my husband was to sing some of his songs at a local club. I solved the dilemma by watching only the first act (which was the one I really had to hear) and then I hightailed it over to the venue in time to hear Don! He was great, as were the other performers ~ everyone played acoustic guitar and the songs they sang were their own compositions. There was such a wonderful mix of artists with very different styles and I had a great time. The best part, which made my exhaustion disappear, was hearing Don perform. He is very, very good. And, yes I am his wife, but everyone else thinks so, too! He made me blush when he said in his intro that all his songs were about his wife. Everyone cheered. I was incredibly touched. What a lucky girl I am.

Tonight we watch the season ender of 24 – tomorrow I am back in rehearsal, but Don drops me off and picks me up. What a nice treat!

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  1. Kelee Katillac says

    May 18, 2009 at 10:16 pm

    Don’t you love it when we get reminded why we fell in love those guys in the first place?

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  2. Kris says

    May 18, 2009 at 11:42 pm

    What fun. Phil and I spend many nights in Nashville going to the various dives hosting Singer/Songwriter sets. The undiscovered and overlooked talent in the area amazes me. Especially when I hear what is playing on the radio.

    Have a happy day
    Kris

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  3. Eclectic Pink Rose says

    May 19, 2009 at 5:31 am

    Aww what a sweet comment your dear hubby made about singing about his wife, gives me the warm fuzzies.
    Oh and the cuckoo is great too, soft colors, I love it!!
    ♥ Teresa

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  4. everydaymae says

    May 19, 2009 at 12:51 pm

    Hey Claudia!
    Yes I have started at Main Course. I’m very busy and I miss you so much!
    <3 Whitney

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  5. Kim G. says

    May 19, 2009 at 7:30 pm

    Love your fabulous cuckoo clock!Glad you were able to make it in time to hear your husband sing!! Sounds fun!

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  6. Lynn says

    May 19, 2009 at 7:43 pm

    Hope rehearsals are going well. I went to Sacramento this weekend to see my niece, Whitney do a superb job of acting in Servant of Two Masters.
    OH my, the cast did ad lib and embellish! Silvio was played by a guy who perfectly channeled Keanu Reeves. HI-larious!

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  7. Beth says

    May 19, 2009 at 10:02 pm

    Very cool! Didn’t we all dream that the lead singer was singing to us? You are a lucky girl!! Let us know if Don will be taking his show on the road.

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  8. caren@kdottiedesigns.com says

    May 19, 2009 at 11:24 pm

    Ooh, how sweet! I am glad you all are able to spend a little time together.

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  9. MyThoughtsMyVoice says

    May 20, 2009 at 7:10 am

    Aren’t you glad you told your friend to make the purchase? :-)

    What a sweet, dear man you your husband is. And to dedicate a song in front of all those people? :-)

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  10. Jeanneoli says

    May 20, 2009 at 12:38 pm

    So fun….reminds me of my grandmother’s clock.

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