Charlotte's future

Driving around town this weekend, I happened to notice the uptown skyline is changing! There's a whole lotta building going on.

When I got home, I googled what the skyline might look like when all these skyscrapers are done. Fascinating stuff here with lots of links into other sites to give us a sneak peek of what our city will look like soon. One of the coolest links is a site that provides a 3D view of the city - baseball stadium and all!
http://www.charlottencus.com/charlottes-skyline-a-glimpse-into-the-future/

And there's talk of a Trump Tower in Charlotte too! Now are we getting into the big time real estate market with "The Donald" coming to town or what! http://www.trumpcharlotte.com/

Lovely spring!

I love the weather when it's like this! My brother Freddie used to have a little ditty that made all of us laugh. Of course we were just little kids but it was always fun. I remember the poem every spring. Enjoy!!

Spring has sprung
The grass has riz
I wonder where the boidies is
The boidies on the wing!
How absoid!
Da wings is on the boid!

Things going round and round in my head

I'm writing about my mother but haven't even gotten started yet. That's on tap for tonight. I'm going to outline it while I watch Idol. Ok so you got me! I'm in the minority in this class because I enjoy that show. :)

But about my essay. My mom is really funny. I told her today she should be a stand-up comic. But what's amazing about her is how much pain she's suffered and still has that hilarious spirit within. That is the essence of what I want to capture in my essay. I hope it will be something lighter and more enjoyable to read. But I'm struggling with how to describe her life which has been filled with emotional upheaval and yet find a way to keep her story "hers" - well, time to go catch up on everyone's blogging and write.