Musings of Meggie

Will Never Forget!

2011-09-11T11:05:00.000-05:00

It's me again from beneath the covers. I'm starting to feel like myself again,and with only one more to treatment to go at the end of September, I'm starting to believe that these wonderful feelings will only get stronger and stronger.

Like many people, I have been listening to the 911 coverage this morning and remembering that beautiful September day. Not a cloud in the sky as I remember, a promise of a beautiful day.

My husband was working from home that morning and my son Kevin was there too. I turned the news on and saw the first plane hit the tower. Nobody knew at that time what was happening. I had muted the sound, and I couldn't get my eyes off the screen!

My family and I watched in complete disbelief as a second plane hit the tower straight on, no doubt, no accident! Well you all know the rest, and like when Kennedy was assassinated,
we will never forget where we were and what we were doing on Sept 11.2001.

A friend from high school sent me this video yesterday and I wanted to share with,... who else,... YOU! OK , I cried,... but such a beautiful tribute!

Another beautiful fall morning awaits me and I can't wait to enjoy every breath of it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ut4ntJmA-g

Bye for now. Have a great week ahead.

UPDATE

2011-08-23T09:09:00.000-05:00

I just wanted to stop in and visit with all my friends.
I have been gone for quite sometime and I apologise for not keeping in touch more.

I can report though that I'm about to go through my 5th treatment next week.
My husband and I travel up to Chicago for these chemo treatments every month
and stay overnight at a wonderful hotel.

The treatment are not terrible by any means but they do wipe me out and make me nauseous!
A little chemo brain sets in too, and my head gets a little cloudy.

I have a sixth treatment at the end of September and then(fingers crossed)that's it for a while
My scans look clear too, so the insides are looking as good as the outside.
I always liked to match!

My thyroid has been acting up too, making things just a little bit more difficult.
All in all, I'm doing well,.. my Dr even has a smile on her face these days.

So please forgive me for ignoring you for so long and thank you for sticking with me.
I still have a little ways to go.to the finish line, but I will try and stop in more often..

I have to go and have my blood drawn in a bit
so I'll close now I think.

Keep smiling everybody and thank you all for your kind notes and sincere good wishes!
They seem to be working!!!

Til next time my friends!
XOXO

Analogies, metaphors and similies, oh my.!

2011-03-17T13:31:00.000-05:00

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Life seems to get in my way a lot lately and I've been ignoring my friends here for too long!
I'm going to start Antibody treatment soon for my CLL.
I'm hoping to get into a clinical trial in the next month or so.
It's two proven, synthetic antibody drugs working together for this study.
So no chemo yet, hopefully.

Today I'm posting this list that a friend sent to me It tickled me and I thought that it might tickle you too. I particularly like numbers 4, 5 and 11, but it was really hard to pick favorites..

Every year, English teachers from across the country can submit

their collections of actual analogies and metaphors found in high school essays.
These excerpts are published each year to the amusement of teachers across the
country.
Here are last year's winners…

1. Her face was a perfect oval, like a circle that had its two sides gently
compressed by a Thigh Master.

2. His thoughts tumbled in his head, making and breaking alliances like
underpants in a dryer without Cling Free.

3. He spoke with the wisdom that can only come from experience, like a
guy who went blind because he looked at a solar eclipse without one of those boxes with
a pinhole in it and now goes around the country speaking at high schools about
the dangers of looking at a solar eclipse without one of those boxes with a pinhole in it.

4. She grew on him like she was a colony of E. Coli, and he was room-temperature Canadian beef.

5. She had a deep, throaty, genuine laugh, like that sound a dog makes just before it throws up.

6. Her vocabulary was as bad as, like, whatever.

7. He was as tall as a six-foot, three-inch tree.

8. The revelation that his marriage of 30 years had disintegrated because of his wife's infidelity came as a rude shock, like a surcharge at a formerly surcharge-free ATM machine.

9. The little boat gently drifted across the pond exactly the way a bowling ball wouldn't.

10. McBride fell 12 stories, hitting the pavement like a Hefty bag filled with vegetable soup.

11. From the attic came an unearthly howl. The whole scene had an eerie, surreal quality, like when you're on vacation in another city and Jeopardy comes on at 7:00 p.m. instead of 7:30.

12. Her hair glistened in the rain like a nose hair after a sneeze.

13. The hailstones leaped from the pavement, just like maggots when you fry them in hot grease.

14. Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward eachother like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph..

15. They lived in a typical suburban neighborhood with picket fences that resembled NancyKerrigan's teeth.

16. John and Mary had never met. They were like two hummingbirds who had also never met.

17. He fell for her like his heart was a mob informant, and she was the East River.

18. Even in his last years, Granddad had a mind like a steel trap, only one that had been left out so long, it had rusted shut.

19. Shots rang out, as shots are wont to do.

20. The plan was simple, like my brother-in-law Phil. But unlike Phil, this plan just might work.

21. The young fighter had a hungry look, the kind you get from not eating for a while.

22. He was as lame as a duck. Not the metaphorical lame duck, either, but a real duck that was actually lame, maybe from stepping on a landmine or something.

23. The ballerina rose gracefully en Pointe and extended one slender leg behind her, like a dog at a fire hydrant.

24. It was an American tradition, like fathers chasing kids around with power tools.

25. He was deeply in love. When she spoke, he thought he heard bells, as if she were a garbage truck backing up.

Microfiction Monday # 57

2011-02-27T15:26:00.000-06:00

Welcome to Microfiction Monday.
Where a picture paints 140 characters.

Susan over stonyriver hosts Microfiction Monday The rules are simple,to use Susan's picture she posts then compose a story up to 140 characters including spaces and punctuation.

So here is this weeks picture and my story to go with.

Introducing Twyla

My Own Personal Shoe Fairy!

OH NO this isn't Louboutin's red-soled pumps gasped Twyla

This is 1 ugly Hush Puppy hanging on a thread
Now where did I put my Fairy Dust?

Now Leap on over to Susan's place and leave your name.
She even has a brilliant counter to help us count.
As Susan promises, it's fast, it's fiction, it's fun!

MIcrofiction Monday # 56

2011-02-20T16:21:00.000-06:00

4th new school in three years, thought Bobby.
Mom's working, came by myself.
The hallway is long, so many doors.
Hope I make friends.

Now Leap on over to Susan's place and leave your name.
She even has a brilliant counter to help us count.
As Susan promises, it's fast, it's fiction, it's fun!

Musical Monday/ Happy Valentine's Day

2011-02-14T09:33:00.000-06:00

What is moving you today? Let us know, throw a video up on your blog and go over to Musical Monday, hosted by Amanda at Bloggin With Amanda ,...and please don't forget to leave a comment and your link while there.

Love is definately in the air and love songs are in my heart.this week.
My birthday is the day after Valentine's Day, so it's an easy reminder for my husband.
He never forgets. :)

So many love songs to pick from, what a hard choice this was for me.
So this week, I'll start with the King himself and go on from there.

HappyValentine's Day and Happy Music Monday to you all!

While you're in a musical mood, please also visit
Denise at Run DMT who is hosts a Music Monday blog hop.
and Dolly at XmasDolly , Lorie at The Shewbridges of Central Florida ,
Larry at Cakeblast , and last, but not least Callie from JAmericanSpice
all host Monday’s Music Moves Me.

Microfiction Monday #55

2011-02-13T18:05:00.000-06:00

Welcome to Microfiction Monday.
Where a picture paints 140 characters.

Susan over stonyriver /hosts Microfiction Monday The rules are simple,to use Susan's picture she posts then compose a story up to 140 characters including spaces and punctuation.

So here is this weeks picture and my story to go with.
I took a romantic look at the picture this week.
I was so tempted to make it funny, but my husband liked it this way.
So I'll make him my muse and dedicate this to him.

Happy Valentine's Day to my sweet man,
and thank you for my beautiful flowers.
Have a wonderful Valentine's Day everyone!

Valentine's Day and Romance in bloom!

Lovers embracing, the heavens above shining their approval.

My dream arms wrapped around you!

Now Leap on over to Susan's place and leave your name.

She even has a brilliant counter to help us count.

As Susan promises, it's fast, it's fiction, it's fun!

Microfiction Monday # 54

2011-02-06T16:16:00.000-06:00

Welcome to Microfiction Monday.

Where a picture paints 140 characters.

Susan over at Stonyriver hosts Microfiction Monday The rules are simple,to use Susan's picture she posts then compose a story up to 140 characters including spaces and punctuation.

So here is this weeks picture and my story to go with.

Having been a realtor in my past life in California,
Susan's picture looked like a possible sale to me.

Have a wonderful week everybody!

"Timeless Architecture
Chicago Re-gentrification.
A turn of the Century Factory
Reborn as Upscale Lofts!
Call today!"

Now Leap on over to Susan's place and leave your name.

She even has a brilliant counter to help us count.
As Susan promises, it's fast, it's fiction, it's fun!

Musical Monday

2011-01-30T21:07:00.000-06:00

What is moving you today? Let us know, throw a video up on your blog and go over to Musical Monday, hosted by Amanda at Bloggin With Amanda ,...and please don't forget to leave a comment and your link while there.

This weeks theme was to pick my favorite band or group. I had a real hard time picking just one group or band. I know I could have picked a couple,... but that would have made it harder..
So today, January 30th, I pick Simom and Grafunkle as my fav.band or group.
Th first song is just great in my eyes. Always makes me feel better no matter what.
The second song is one that my husband suggested. It's one of his favorites and one that he continues to sing to me ,... even after decades of being together!

Have a great Musical Monday and a great week ahead!

When you're weary Feeling small
When tears are in your eyes
I will dry them all I'm on your side

When times get rough And friends just can't be found
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down

When you're down and out
When you're on the street
When evening falls so hard
I will comfort you

I'll take your part
When darkness comes
And pain is all around
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down

Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down

Sail on Silver Girl,
Sail on by
Your time has come to shine
All your dreams are on their way

See how they shine
If you need a friend
I'm sailing right behind
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind

As we marched down to Faneri-o
As we marched down to Faneri-o
Our captain fell in love with a lady like a dove
And they called her name pretty Peggy-o

Come a-runnin' down the stairs, pretty Peggy-o
Come a-runnin' down the stairs, pretty Peggy-o
Come a-runnin' down the stairs, combin' back your yellow hair
You're the prettiest little girl I've ever seen-o

In a carriage you will ride, pretty Peggy-o
In a carriage you will ride, pretty Peggy-o
In a carriage you will ride, with your true love by your side
As fair as any maiden in the ar-e-o

What will your mother say, pretty Peggy-o?
What will your mother say, pretty Peggy-o?
What will your mother say, when she finds you've gone away
To places far and strange to Faneri-o?

If ever I return, pretty Peggy-o
If ever I return, pretty Peggy-o
If ever I return, all your cities I will burn
Destroying all the ladies in the ar-e-o
Destroying all the ladies in the ar-e-o

While you're in a musical mood, please also visit
Denise at Run DMT who is hosting a Music Monday blog hop.
and Dolly at XmasDolly , Lorie at The Shewbridges of Central Florida ,
Larry at Cakeblast , and last, but not least Callie from JAmericanSpice
hosts Monday’s Music Moves Me.

Microfiction Monday # 53

2011-01-30T16:47:00.000-06:00

Welcome to Microfiction Monday.

Where a picture paints 140 characters.

Susan over at Stonyriver hosts Microfiction Monday The rules are simple,to use Susan's picture she posts then compose a story up to 140 characters including spaces and punctuation.

So here is this weeks picture and my story to go with.

Ain't that the Life-Buoy from our sunkin skiff shouted Popeye
I pray the pirates didn't melt dear Olive Oyl and add her to the soap.

Now Leap on over to Susan's place and leave your name.
She even has a brilliant counter to help us count.
As Susan promises, it's fast, it's fiction, it's fun!

MUSICAL MONDAY

2011-01-24T00:04:00.000-06:00

What is moving you today?

Let us know, throw a video up on your blog

and go over to Musical Monday,

hosted by Amanda at Bloggin With Amanda ,...

and please don't forget to leave a comment

and your link while there..

Hold on to me

I’ll hold on to you

It’s something we both need, we do
Hold on to me
I’ll hold on to you
It’s something we both need, we do

Saw there, the look in your eyes
When I walked into your life
And carried in, bags of my own
And you stood there arms opened wide

Hold on to me
I’ll hold on to you
It’s something we both need, we do
Hold on to me
I’ll hold on to you
It’s something we both need, we do

I know it’s gonna
Be real hard
Coming from where we’ve come from
Ups and downs, all over town
So thankful I’ve found you

Hold on to me
I’ll hold on to you
It’s something we both need, we do
Hold on to me
I’ll hold on to you
It’s something we both need, we do

While you're in a musical mood, please also visit
Denise at Run DMT who is hosting a Music Monday blog hop.
and Dolly at XmasDolly , Lorie at The Shewbridges of Central Florida ,
Larry at Cakeblast , and last, but not least Callie from JAmericanSpice
hosts Monday’s Music Moves Me.
So head on over and check them all out..
They're very sweet and they love music too!

Microfiction Monday # 52

2011-01-23T15:50:00.000-06:00

Welcome to Microfiction Monday.

Where a picture paints 140 characters.
Susan over at Stonyriver hosts Microfiction Monday The rules are simple,to use Susan's picture she posts then compose a story up to 140 characters including spaces and punctuation.

So here is this weeks picture and my story to go with.

It's been the darkest of days
coldest winter in years.
Now it's raining,the river is flowing
Spring for the Midwest
Not a chance!

Now Leap on over to Susan's place and leave your name.
She even has a brilliant counter to help us count.
As Susan promises, it's fast, it's fiction, it's fun!

MUSICAL MONDAY

2011-01-16T19:28:00.004-06:00

What is moving you today? Let us know, throw a video up on your blog and go over to Musical Monday, hosted by Amanda at Bloggin With Amanda ,...and please don't forget to leave a comment and your link while there.

This week I picked MAD WORLD by Gary Jules. With The Tuscon Killings and the subsequent funerals, I found myself in deep sadness for all the victims. After the smoke cleared and the partisan name calling calmed down, I feel we are left with two very serious problems, depression and mental Illness and gun control.
Alone, each is a big problem, all together they continue to be a lethal cocktail..

"Mad World" is a very haunting song with a definite message..

Then on a happier note I found this song, "Feeling Good" sung by Jennifer Hudson, cause this IS how I feel now!

While you're in a musical mood, please also visit
Denise at Run DMT who is hosting a Music Monday blog hop.
and Dolly at XmasDolly , Lorie at The Shewbridges of Central Florida ,
Larry at Cakeblast , and last, but not least Callie from JAmericanSpice
hosts Monday’s Music Moves Me.

So head on over and check them all out..
They're very sweet and they love music too!

MICROFICTION MONDAY # 51

2011-01-16T16:25:00.000-06:00

Welcome to Microfiction Monday.
Where a picture paints 140 characters.

Susan over at Stonyriver hosts Microfiction Monday The rules are simple,to use Susan's picture she posts then compose a story up to 140 characters including spaces and punctuation.

So here is this weeks picture and my story to go with.

"CAMERA
ACTION
CUT !
Who hired the belly with the'brella fella
Somebody PLEASE get the stand-in a real sword
Time is money people"

Now Leap on over to Susan's place and leave your name.
She even has a brilliant counter to help us count.
As Susan promises, it's fast, it's fiction, it's fun!

Help Me... PLEASE!

2011-01-10T13:24:00.003-06:00

I recently got a note from a fellow blogger that I love hearing from and don't want to frustrate so much that she won't continue to visit me. I am not technically inclined enough to instantly figure this out by myself.
So I could use your help if possible..

Here is part of the message that I recently received.
..."Your blog keeps freaking my computer out I get messages telling me to adjust my graphics. I get
messages telling me to adjust my color scheme. Then your page won't scroll, it jerks instead and finally when I type my comment and send, I get told the server can't connect. I don't know what's up because I am not having any trouble with anyone else on blogger tonight"

If anybody out there is having similar problems with my blog or has had similar problems on their blog,
please could you let me know.
If you also know how to fix the problem, then you would make me a very happy girl.!!!

Thank you so much for listening .

(I already tried blogger for help, and they were no help!)

MUSICAL MONDAY

2011-01-10T10:06:00.000-06:00

What is moving you today?

Let us know, throw a video up on your blog and go over to Musical Monday, hosted by Amanda at Bloggin With Amanda ,...and please don't forget to leave a comment and your link while there.

This week I picked "Make You Feel My Love" sung by Adele and written by the one and only Bob Dylan
I think Adele is very soulful when she sings, and I think she did ole Bob right!
Hope you enjoy and have a wonderful Musical Monday!

"Make You Feel My Love"
Written By Bob Dylan

When the rain is blowin' in your face
And the whole world is on your case
I could offer you a warm embrace
To make you feel my love.

When the evening shadows and the stars appear
And there is no one there to dry your tears
I could hold you for a million years
To make you feel my love.

I know you haven't made your mind up yet
But I would never do you wrong
I've known it from the moment that we met
No doubt in my mind where you belong.

I'd go hungry, I'd go black and blue
I'd go crawlin' down the avenue
No, there's nothin' that I wouldn't do
To make you feel my love.

Though storms are raging on the rollin' sea
And on the highway of regrets
Though winds of change are throwing wild and free
You ain't seen nothin' like me yet.

I could make you happy, make your dreams come true
Nothing that I wouldn't do
Go to the ends of the Earth for you
To make you feel my love.

While you're in a musical mood, please also visit
Denise at Run DMT who is hosting a Music Monday blog hop.
and Dolly at XMASDOLLY , Lorie at The Shewbridges of Central Florida ,Larry at Cakeblast , & last, but not least Callie from JAmericanSpice hosts Monday’s Music Moves Me.
So head on over and check them all out..
They're very sweet and love music too!

MICRFICTION MONDAY # 50

2011-01-09T17:57:00.000-06:00

Welcome to Microfiction Monday.
Where a picture paints 140 characters.

Susan over at Stonyriver hosts Microfiction Monday The rules are simple,to use Susan's picture she posts then compose a story up to 140 characters including spaces and punctuation.

So here is this weeks picture and my story to go with.

DAD LOOK AT ME
I know it's the Rose Bowl Parade and all
but I think you're way too old for this LAME costume
You're Embarrassing me!

Now Leap on over to Susan's place and leave your name.
She even has a brilliant counter to help us count.
As Susan promises, it's fast, it's fiction, it's fun!

BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S.

2011-01-04T13:03:00.000-06:00

A friend of mine sent this to me today and I thought it was cute. It's a little off color, as my Mother used to say, but we can handle it!

A lady walks into Tiffany's. She looks around, spots a beautiful diamond bracelet and walks over to inspect it. As she bends over to look more closely, she unexpectedly farts.

Very embarrassed, she looks around nervously to see if anyone noticed her little 'whoops' and prays that a sales person wasn't anywhere near. As she turns around, her worst nightmare materializes in the form of a salesman standing right behind her and he's good looking as well..

Cool as a cucumber, he displays all of the qualities one would expect of a professional in a store like Tiffany's.

He politely greets the lady with, 'Good day, Madam. How may we help you today?'

Blushing and uncomfortable, but still hoping that the salesman somehow missed her little 'incident', she asks, 'Sir, what is the price of this lovely bracelet?'

He answers,
"Madam . . if you farted just looking at it - you're going to shit when I tell you the price ."

Audrey Hepburn was so beautiful. I had forgotten just how much!
Breakfast At Tiffany's is one of my top romantic movies.
I love happy endings !!!

MUSICAL MONDAY / 2011

2011-01-03T10:36:00.104-06:00

What is moving you today?

Let us know, throw a video up on your blog and go over to Musical Monday, hosted by Amanda ,...and please don't forget to leave a comment and your link while there.

This first week of 2011 Denise @ Run DMT had a theme idea, to share a song that captures your motto for the New Year. Will 2011 be more of the same or are you taking on new endeavors? Tell us your thoughts with a tune.

This week I picked "Friends" by the Devine Miss Midler.
When I am going through a tough spot in my life, I often just stopped communicating with my posse. (good friends)
I know silly, cause that's when you need your friends the most.
Being a better friend, Check!!!

My second pick is "I Hope you Dance:" by Lee A Womack,
this is just something I need to do for me!
Check, Check!!!

So this is my plan for 2011, among so many other things.
Hope you have a wonderful year too!

While you're in a musical mood, please also visit

Denise at Run DMT who is hosting a Music Monday blog hop. So head on over and check it out.

Dolly/ XMASDOLLY and Lorie/ Shewbridge at The Shewbridges of Central Florida hosts Monday’s Music Moves Me

MIcrofiction Monday # 49

2011-01-02T16:54:00.000-06:00

Welcome to Microfiction Monday.

Where a picture paints 140 characters.

First there was Exon Valdez in Alaska,

now the BP rig in the Gulf.

Juan Valdez is so fed up
he's going back to pitching coffee beans.
(More with Juan here!)

Now leap on over to Susan's place and leave your name.
She even has a brilliant counter to help us count.
As Susan promises, it's fast, it's fiction, it's fun!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2011

2010-12-31T23:06:00.000-06:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE~

French Proverb
"Hope is the dream of a soul awake."

It's been a heck of a year, some lows of course,... but oh so many highs!
I've been busy the last couple of months with DR appointments for me and
(a new twist), for my husband too!

Unfortunately frequent Dr appointments are in my life now to stay,
and I'll just have to balance better and find time for the things that I love to do .
Time for me to be a better friend and to dream bigger dreams!

I love this version of Auld Lang Syne by Mairi Campbell & Dave Francis.
To me it's just beautifully different!

A HAPPY AND HEALTHY 2011 TO ALL!

Pope John XXIII

"Consult not your fears but your hopes and your dreams. Think not about your frustrations, but about your unfulfilled potential. Concern yourself not with what you tried and failed in, but with what it is still possible for you to do."

MICROFICTION MONDAY # 48

2010-12-26T15:21:00.029-06:00

Welcome to Microfiction Monday.

Where a picture paints 140 characters.

Susan over at Stonyriver hosts Microfiction Monday The rules are simple,to use Susan's picture she posts then compose a story up to 140 characters including spaces and punctuation.

So here is this weeks picture and my story to go with.

"Don't worry Gertrude, said Heathclif

ten more miles, we'll be in Atlantic City
eating Salt Water Taffy Wrappers...
WAIT UP!"
(My homage to the late, great Red Skleton!)

Now leap on over to Susan's place and leave your name.
She even has a brilliant counter to help us count.
As Susan promises, it's fast, it's fiction, it's fun!

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

2010-12-24T10:39:00.001-06:00

Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful. ~Norman Vincent Peale

I know many of you have already seen this video taped just this year.
Being a closet superstar entertainer, I would have loved just being in the room!

My family will soon be gathering together for the Holidays. My oldest son, Robert who lives in DC has been here all week and we have had the best time . My daughter Julie and her dog Jameson arrive tonight to join her other brother Kevin and her doting parents, to make this a very Merry Christmas !
I count my blessings everyday and spending time with my family is a gift!
I pray that everyone here in my bloggy world have a a very Merry Christmas!.

May you be blessed
With the spirit of the season,
which is peace,
The gladness of the season,
which is hope,
And the heart of the season,
which is love...

and one more for luck.

Irish Blessing

May God grant you many years to live,
For sure He must be knowing
The earth has angels all too few
And heaven is overflowing.
--Irish Blessing
HO HO HO

Musical Monday with Bruce and the E Street Band.

2010-12-20T09:25:00.007-06:00

What is moving you today?

Let us know, throw a video up on your blog and go over to Musical Monday, hosted by Amanda ,...and please don't forget to leave a comment and your link while there

What more can I say, THE BOSS singing "SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN."
LOVE IT!!!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!
SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!!!!

While you're in a musical mood, please also visit
Denise at Run DMT,Xmas Dolly and Hair Bows and Guitar Picks for more Musical Monday fun!

Microfiction Monday # 47

2010-12-19T16:52:00.000-06:00

Welcome to Microfiction Monday.

Where a picture paints 140 characters.

Susan over at Stonyriver hosts Microfiction Monday The rules are simple,to use Susan's picture she posts then compose a story up to 140 characters including spaces and punctuation.

I wish all of my friends from Microfiction Monday a joyous Holiday.
I have enjoyed meeting all of you so much and look forward to 2011 for even more great stories.

So here is this weeks picture and my story to go with.

We're never going to get to Grandma's house for Christmas.
We asked the train conductor for the "Forest Park" station
not the FOREST!

Now leap on over to Susan's place and leave your name.
She even has a brilliant counter to help us count
As Susan promises, it's fast, it's fiction, it's fun!

Musical Monday - When A Child Is Born

2010-12-12T20:41:00.004-06:00

What is moving you today?

Let us know, throw a video up on your blog and go over to Musical Monday, hosted by Amanda ,...and please don't forget to leave a comment and your link while there
Johnny Mathis is moving me today. He sounds great and I really like this song!
I was surprised and I don't know why! Hope you enjoy this .

When A Child Is Born

Lyrics

A ray of hope flickers in the sky
A tiny spark lights up way up high
All across the land dawns a brand new morn
This comes to pass when a child is born

A silent wish sails the seven seas
The winds of change whisper in the trees
And the walls of doubt crumble, tossed and torn
This comes to pass when a child is born

A rosy hue settles all around
You've got the feel you're on solid ground
For a spell or two, no one seems forlorn
This comes to pass when a child is born

It's all a dream, an illusion now
It must come true, sometime soon, somehow
All across the land dawns a brand new morn
This comes to pass when a child is born.

While you're in a musical mood, please also visit
Denise at Run DMT,Xmas Dolly and Hair Bows and Guitar Picks for more Musical Monday fun!

Microfiction Monday #46

2010-12-12T17:23:00.000-06:00

Welcome to Microfiction Monday.

Where a picture paints 140 characters.

Susan over at Stonyriver hosts Microfiction Monday The rules are simple,to use Susan's picture she posts then compose a story up to 140 characters including spaces and punctuation.

So here is this weeks picture and my story to go with.

Hold on to your Reindeer Sleigh,Ivory Snow.
My Santa just put a LG side by side washer/dryer/steamer
on lay-away at Sears for Christmas!

Now leap on over to Susan's place and leave your name.

She even has a brilliant counter to help us count

As Susan promises, it's fast, it's fiction, it's fun!

Musical Monday/ A little Faith Builder.

2010-12-06T09:12:00.000-06:00

What is moving you today?

Let us know, throw a video up on your blog and go over to Musical Monday, hosted by Amanda ,...and please don't forget to leave a comment and your link while there..

The Prayer sung by Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli is one of my all time favorite songs for any Season. It marries my love of opera, a gift given to me by my Grandfather, with a message that feeds my faith.
What better in these tough times to have a little faith builder!

"The Prayer"

I pray you'll be our eyes, and watch us where we go.
And help us to be wise in times when we don't know
Let this be our prayer, when we lose our way
Lead us to the place, guide us with your grace
To a place where we'll be safe

La luce che tu hai
I pray we'll find your light
nel cuore restera
and hold it in our hearts.
a ricordarci che
When stars go out each night,
eterna stella sei

The light you have
I pray we'll find your light
will be in the heart
and hold it in our hearts.
to remember us that
When stars go out each night,
you are eternal star
Nella mia preghiera
Let this be our prayer
quanta fede c'e
when shadows fill our day

How much faith there's
Let this be our prayer
in my prayer
when shadows fill our day
Lead us to a place, guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe

Sognamo un mondo senza piu violenza
un mondo di giustizia e di speranza
Ognuno dia la mano al suo vicino
Simbolo di pace, di fraternita

We dream a world without violence
a world of justice and faith.
Everyone gives the hand to his neighbours
Symbol of peace, of fraternity
La forza che ci da
We ask that life be kind
e il desiderio che
and watch us from above
ognuno trovi amor
We hope each soul will find
intorno e dentro se
another soul to love

The force his gives us
We ask that life be kind
is wish that
and watch us from above
everyone finds love
We hope each soul will find
around and inside
another soul to love
Let this be our prayer
Let this be our prayer, just like every child

Need to find a place, guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe
Need to find a place, guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe

E la fede che
hai acceso in noi,
sento che ci salvera

It's the faith
you light in us
I feel it will save us

While you're in a musical mood, please also visit
Denise at Run DMT,Xmas Dolly and Hair Bows and Guitar Picks for more Musical Monday fun!

Microfiction Monday # 45

2010-12-05T17:00:00.000-06:00

Welcome to Microfiction Monday.

Where a picture paints 140 characters.

You're whistling past the graveyard Ben if you think I will stay here after dark.
We're in Sleepy Hallow man and I hear a horse!

Now leap on over to Susan's place and leave your name.
She even has a brilliant counter to help us count
As Susan promises, it's fast, it's fiction, it's fun!

Musical Monday/ Christmas

2010-11-29T09:46:00.000-06:00

What is moving you today?

Let us know, throw a video up on your blog and go over to Musical Monday, hosted by Amanda ,...and please don't forget to leave a comment and your link while there..

While you're in a musical mood, please also visit
Denise at Run DMT,Xmas Dolly and Hair bows and Guitar picks for more Musical Monday fun!

It's Christmas time again and I am so ready to listen to Christmas music.
I decided to start with what's new,... singing what's old!

Hope you enjoy one of my Christmas favorites,
"Do You Hear What I Hear" sung by
Susan Boyle

Microfiction Monday # 44

2010-11-28T17:28:00.000-06:00

Welcome to Microfiction Monday.

Where a picture paints 140 characters.

Caesar,
Stop the slaughter!
Your legions will be stronger and crush the
Barbarians, saving the Empire, if they just
Eat Mo Chicken!

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She even has a brilliant character counter to help us count
As Susan promises, it's fast, it's fiction, it's fun!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

2010-11-24T10:16:00.000-06:00

We Give You Thanks

"For food in a world where many walk in hunger;
For faith in a world where many walk in fear;
For friends in a world where many walk alone;
We give you thanks, O Lord.
Amen."
Author Unknown

I have so much to be thankful for with my family
arriving and wonderful smells coming from my kitchen.

I just wanted to take a minute to wish all
my friends the happiest of Thanksgiving Day!

Musical Monday/ Happy Thanksgiving...

2010-11-22T08:53:00.000-06:00

What is moving you today?

Let us know, throw a video up on your blog and go over to Musical Monday, hosted by Amanda ,...and please don't forget to leave a comment and your link while there..

While you're in a musical mood, please also visit
Denise at Run DMT, Xmas Dolly and Hair bows and Guitar picks for more Musical Monday fun!

The song I picked to share with all of you is
The Turkey Song (Except for the Turkey)

Microfiction Monday # 43

2010-11-21T18:35:00.000-06:00

Welcome to Microfiction Monday

Where a picture paints 140 characters.

Susan over at Stonyriver hosts Microfiction Monday The rules are simple,to use Susan's picture she posts then compose a story up to 140 characters including spaces and punctuation.

So here is this weeks picture and my story to go with.

The last thing I remember said Barney

was drinking beside a cool stream

THEN BAM

Next thing I know I woke up here

Help me,

ANYBODY!

Now leap on over to Susan's and leave your

She even has a brilliant character counter to help us count

As Susan promises, it's fast, it's fiction, it's fun!

Microfiction Monday # 42

2010-11-14T19:51:00.000-06:00

Welcome to Microfiction Monday

Where a picture paints 140 characters.

"Hello Cecil?
Poirot here!
I just found Mr Eastwood walking in the desert.
He must have taken a wrong turn at Hollywood and Vine."

Now leap on over to Susan's and leave your

She even has a brilliant character counter to help us count

As Susan promises, it's fast, it's fiction, it's fun!

Musical Monday / Easy Listening

2010-11-14T13:48:00.006-06:00

Denise at Run DMT, Xmas Dolly and Hair bows and Guitar picks for more Musical Monday fun

This week I chose Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton.
Many of his song are my go to songs if I want to mellow out and just coast for a while!
Happy Musical Monday to everyone.!

It's late in the evening; she's wondering what clothes to wear.

She puts on her make-up and brushes her long blonde hair.

And then she asks me, "Do I look all right?"
And I say, "Yes, you look wonderful tonight."

We go to a party and everyone turns to see
This beautiful lady that's walking around with me.
And then she asks me, "Do you feel all right?"
And I say, "Yes, I feel wonderful tonight."

I feel wonderful because I see
The love light in your eyes.
And the wonder of it all
Is that you just don't realize how much I love you.

It's time to go home now and I've got an aching head,
So I give her the car keys and she helps me to bed.
And then I tell her, as I turn out the light,
I say, "My darling, you were wonderful tonight.
Oh my darling, you were wonderful tonight."

I'm Missing The Better Half Right Now!

2010-11-12T12:56:00.000-06:00

I missed my Monday fun with  the Microfictions Monday Clan and Music Monday Enthusiasts.
Missed reading all my favorite blogs for their updates.
But most of all I miss my husband, my best friend..
I had to take my guy to the hospital on Saturday and leave him there.

He had been home for a couple of days from work last week with what we thought was the flu .
Then he became dizzy and  fell and ended up hitting his head on the basement floor.
So off to the emergency room on Saturday Morning we go.

The Dr on duty at the hospital came in our cubicle and knew right away that my guy was anemic.
Blood work followed and 3 pints of blood was ordered.  His red blood level was down to five pints, where 12 is normal for a man. Oh my gosh, no wonder he passed out.

After numerous tests, it appears that my guy has an ulcer about the size of Rhode Island,.
Biggest they have ever seen at this hospital, .Because of it's size, the Dr took a biopsy of the ulcer and then ordered a cat scan of his abdomen..

The results from the xray of the head, the abdomen and the biopsy of the ulcer and stomach wall, just trickled in. My guy was not a happy camper, he wanted to go home.
But since he came in on the weekend, things moved very slowly and as many of us know in these types of situatios, waiting is the hardest part..
The glances that the staff gave us were not encouraging and that made us worry more.

Finally yesterday afternoon, his hospitalist (head Dr) came in smiling. "No Cancer!"
Big heavy sigh of relief for sure. He was released an hour later and I have him home with me resting nicely.

He does need to rest for a week or so and also will have to give up his over ten year addition to popping aspirin.without the aspirin, the stomach will heal the ulcer and he should be fine. He doesn't even have to watch his diet..

After seeing a couple of his new Dr's next week for follow up, we should know more about how long it will take to get his blood levels back to normal and his ulcer healed..

Have got to go, my main guy is cleaning out the pantry.
Oh dear, maybe this is the hard part.
I think this sitting around is starting to drive him nuts!

Thanks everyone for listening.

Just A Tiny Laugh!

2010-11-04T15:31:00.000-05:00

This is an old one, but still funny!

Please join me in remembering a great icon of the entertainment community.

The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday of a yeast infection and trauma complications from repeated pokes in the belly. He was 71.

Doughboy was buried in a lightly greased coffin. Dozens of celebrities turned out to pay their respects, including Mrs. Butterworth, Hungry Jack, the California Raisins, Betty Crocker, the Hostess Twinkies, and Captain Crunch. The grave site was piled high with flours.

Aunt Jemima delivered the eulogy and lovingly described Doughboy as a man who never knew how much he was kneaded. Born and bread in Minnesota, Doughboy rose quickly in show business, but his later life was filled with turnovers. He was not considered a very smart cookie, wasting much of his dough on half- baked schemes. Despite being a little flaky at times, he still was a crusty old man and was considered a positive roll model for millions.

Doughboy is survived by his wife Play Dough, three children: John Dough, Jane Dough and Dosey Dough, plus they had one in the oven. He is also survived by his elderly father, Pop Tart.
The funeral was held at 3:50 for about 20 minutes.

So What Do You Think About Last Night?

2010-11-03T15:38:00.000-05:00

Now that the midterms are over (thank you God), I sit here at my computer and feel kind of numb.
I'm not sure how I feel, of course my sugar coma still hasn't completely worn off from Halloween.!
~~That would explain the coma.~~
When it does wear off ( hopefully soon ) I know that in my core, l believe that we are a center right country,and when we go to far in any one direction, the people will pull us back with their vote .

So ss I am digesting the last 24/48 hours, I want to know what you think .
Are you excited and hopeful , maybe a bit sad and fearful,
sugar numb like me, or none of the above.

JUST VOTE !

2010-11-02T10:44:00.000-05:00

Elections are a good deal like marriages. There's no accounting for anyone's taste. Every time we see a bridegroom we wonder why she ever picked him, and it's the same with public officials..

WILL ROGERS

Just Vote!

Musical Monday

2010-10-31T23:13:00.010-05:00

What is moving you today?
Let us know, throw a video up on your blog and go over to Musical Monday, hosted by Amanda ,
...and please don't forget to leave a comment and your link while there..

While you're in a musical mood, please also visit Denise, Xmas Dolly and Hair bows and Guitar picks for more Musical Monday fun!

Have you ever felt a little WITCHY, I mean in a good way? Well I have, and nothing brings it out more than Halloween and I'm still celebrating.
So I picked "Witchy Women" by The Eagles, for this weeks Musical Monday..
It's an Oldie that still makes me fly like a witch.

Microfiction Monday # 41

2010-10-31T16:52:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Microfiction Monday
where a picture paints 140 characters.

Susan over at Stonyriver hosts Microfiction Monday The rules are simple,to use Susan's picture she posts then compose a story up to 140 characters including spaces and punctuation.

So here is this weeks picture and my story to go with.

"Lucy just smile and look adorable!

It's our money shot,
Perfect!
Now put me down, dammit!
I'm sweating like a pig in this catsuit"

Now leap on over to Susan's and leave your
She even has a brilliant charactor counter to help us count
As Susan promises, it's fast, it's fiction, it's fun!

Microfiction Monday # 40

2010-10-24T16:32:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Microfiction Monday

where a picture paints 140 characters.

Phil are you sure you used

BOBBY FLAY's LOUISIANA BBQ

sause on your chicken this year?

Tastes more like kerosene ketchup

to me said Ray.

Now leap on over to Susan's and leave your
She even has a brilliant charactor counter to help us count
As Susan promises, it's fast, it's fiction, it's fun!

Musical Monday/ Happy Halloween

2010-10-24T13:55:00.078-05:00

What is moving you today?

Let us know, throw a video up on your blog
and then go over to Amanda's
and leave a comment and your link

Our Sweet Amanda only asks that you
Please Please Please make sure to visit
everyone else and see what is makin’ them move as well!

I chose Thriller by Michael Jackson for Musical Monday.
To me, it's Michael at his best, so young and talented.
Hope you enjoy my walk down memory lane.

Happy Halloween everyone!

Microfiction Monday # 39

2010-10-17T15:48:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Microfiction Monday,

where a picture paints 140 characters.

Susan over at Stonyriver hosts Microfiction Monday The rules are simple,to use Susan's picture she posts then compose a story up to 140 characters including spaces and punctuation.

So here is this weeks picture and my story to go with.

Punzel grew tired of her role

in this fairytale
Playing the hapless blond
was so yesterday
She craved adventure
and a Big Mac!

Now leap on over to Susan's and leave your name

She even has a brilliant character counter to help us count
As Susan promises, it's fast, it's fiction, it's fun!

Musical Monday/ Bad Day

2010-10-17T15:27:00.000-05:00

What is moving you today?

Let us know, throw a video up on your blog
and then go over to Amanda's
and leave a comment and your link

Our Sweet Amanda only asks that you
Please Please Please make sure to visit
everyone else!
and see what is makin’ them move as well!

This week I picked " Dad Day" by Daniel Powder as the song that gets me movin .
I let myself get overwhelmed with life, these past few weeks.
I'm not alone is this I know, but I keep forgetting that everybody has bad days too.

I think I just need to remind myself everyday to look for the good instead of accepting the bad..
As we know, the bad stuff just seems to multiply when we're not paying attention .
So I'm back in charge!

I hope you enjoy my choice this week,
and that you have a very good day!

Lyrics:

Where is the moment we needed the most?
You kick up the leaves and the magic is lost
You tell me your blue skies fade to grey
You tell me your passion's gone away and I don't need no carryin' on

You stand in the line just to hit a new low
You're faking a smile with the coffee to go
You tell me your life's been way off line
You're falling to pieces every time and I don't need no carryin' on

Because you had a bad day, you're taking one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know, you tell me don't lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride

You had a bad day, the camera don't lie
You're coming back down and you really don't mind
You had a bad day, you had a bad day

Well, you need a blue sky holiday
The point is they laugh at what you say
And I don't need no carryin' on

You had a bad day, you're taking one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know, you tell me don't lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride

You had a bad day, the camera don't lie
You're coming back down and you really don't mind
You had a bad day, oh... Holiday...

Sometimes the system goes on the blink
And the whole thing turns out wrong
You might not make it back and you know
That you could be well oh that strong and I'm not wrong, ahhh...

So where is the passion when you need it the most ?
Oh, you and I, you kick up the leaves and the magic is lost
'Cause you had a bad day, you're taking one down

You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know, you tell me don't lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride

You had a bad day, you've seen what you like
And how does it feel for one more time
You had a bad day, you had a bad day

(Oh, yeah, yeaaah, yeah) Had a bad day
(Oh, had a bad day) Had a bad day
(Oh, yeah, yeah, yeeeeah) Had a bad day
(Oh, had a bad day) Had a bad day, had a bad day...

MIcrofiction Monday # 38

2010-10-10T16:19:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Microfiction Monday,
where a picture paints 140 characters.

Aunt Gert soon realized that either the government dropped

the travel alerts and everyone decided to fly

OR
This wasn't Grand Central!

Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday Microfiction Monday!
A little birdie told me so!

Now leap on over to Susan's and leave your name

She even has a brilliant character counter to help us count

As Susan promises, it's fast, it's fiction, it's fun!

Musical Monday /Happy Birthday John!

2010-10-08T18:33:00.000-05:00

What is moving you today?!

Let us know, throw a video up on your blog and then go over to Amanda's and leave a comment and your link.

Since yesterday was John Lennon's 70Th birthday (OMG, how did that happen!!!!) I decided to pick the song "Beautiful Boy" by John Lennon, I used to sing this song to my son Kevin when I would rock him to sleep. So to Jim and I ,this is Kevin's song!

Beautiful Boy was dedicated to John and Yoko's son Sean.,born in 1975.
I always wondered why John had left his older son Julian (by his first wife Cynthia) out and not written or dedicated a song to him and I felt bad for Julian.
With a little digging , I realized that John had written the song "Good Night" from the White Album for Julian. ( I feel better now!)

In this live performance of Beautiful Boy, John does dedicate it to both Sean and Julian .

Close your eyes,

Have no fear,
The monsters gone,
He's on the run and your daddy's here,
Beautiful,
Beautiful, beautiful,
Beautiful Boy,
Before you go to sleep,
Say a little prayer,
Every day in every way,
It's getting better and better,
Beautiful,
Beautiful, beautiful,
Beautiful Boy,
Out on the ocean sailing away,
I can hardly wait,
To see you to come of age,
But I guess we'll both,
Just have to be patient,
Yes it's a long way to go,
But in the meantime,
Before you cross the street,
Take my hand,
Life is just what happens to you,
While your busy making other plans,
Beautiful,
Beautiful, beautiful,
Beautiful Boy,
Darling,
Darling,
Darling Sean.

Musical Monday/Theme Week

2010-10-04T10:57:00.000-05:00

What is moving you today?!

Let us know, throw a video up on your blog and then go over to Amanda's and leave your link .

This week we have a theme, post the theme song from either your favorite Movie or a tune from one of your favorite movies!

Sounds like fun to me, how about you.

This week, my choice is This Kiss by Faith Hill.
I loved the movie Practical Magic with Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman and this song always gets me movin .

I have been bogged down with computer problems these past couple of weeks.
Hopefully after today, they will be gone!
(I'll keep my fingers crossed for extra help!)

Hope you enjoy the video !!!
(~~heck~~ I ~~just~~ ~~hope~~ ~~that~~ it ~~works~~)

Microfiction Monday # 37

2010-10-02T15:21:00.001-05:00

Welcome to Microfiction Monday,

where a picture paints 140 characters.

Susan over at Stonyriver hosts Microfiction Monday The rules are simple,to use Susan's picture she posts then compose a story up to 140 characters including spaces and punctuation.

So here is this weeks picture and my story to go with.

Dry your sad eyes my love, said Omar
Our new Flier came with a
hefty government rebate
Plenty of money to buy the
Castle on the hill.

Now leap on over to Susan's and leave your name. She even has a brilliant

character counter to help us count.

As Susan promises, it's fast, it's fiction, it's fun!

I'm Almost Here Again.

2010-10-02T14:44:00.000-05:00

I have tried to publish a post four times now and I keep getting shut down by my computer.
Monday is new motherboard day for my laptop.
Keep your fingers crossed for me.

A friend sent me this joke a couple of weeks ago and it made me laugh.
It's not a new one but when you're laugh deprived it's worth it's weight in goldendust.
Hope you enjoy.

A burglar broke into a house one night.
He shined his flashlight around,
looking for valuables when a voice in the
dark said,

'Jesus knows you're here.'

He nearly jumped out of his skin,
clicked his flashlight off, and froze.
When he heard nothing more,
after a bit, he shook his head and
continued.
Just as he pulled the stereo out so
he could disconnect the wires, clear as a bell he heard

'Jesus is watching you.'

Freaked out, he shined his light around frantically,
looking for the source of the voice.
Finally, in the corner of the room, his flashlight
beam came to rest on a parrot.

'Did you say that?' he hissed
at the parrot.
'Yep', the parrot confessed, then squawked,
'I'm just trying to warn you that he is
watching you.'
The burglar relaxed.

'Warn me,
huh? Who in the world are you ?'
'Moses,' replied the bird.
'Moses?' the burglar laughed.
'What kind of people would name a bird
Moses?'
'The kind of people that would name a
Rottweiler Jesus.'

Microfiction Monday # 36

2010-09-15T09:20:00.020-05:00

Microfiction Monday # 35

2010-09-12T19:01:00.000-05:00

Musical Monday/Brand New Day # 10

2010-09-12T13:07:00.000-05:00

I finally found my new home for Musical Monday. Amanda over at Bloggin with Amanda has decided to pick up the reigns from Glory

My pick for this week's song is Brand New Day by Joshua Radin.
This song has become one of my new favorite songs to play when I'm feeling particularly overwhelmed and sorry for myself. Hearing it seems to whip me back to the fight and helps me believe again.

Some kind of magic
Happens late at night
When the moon smiles down on me
And bathes me in it's light

I fell asleep beneath you
In the tall blades of grass
When I woke the world was new
I never had to ask

It's a brand new day
The sun is shinning
It's a brand new day
For the first time
In such a long long time
I know
I'll be ok

Most kind of stories
Save the best part for last
Most stories have a hero who finds
You make your past your passed
Ya you make your past your passed

It's a brand new day
The sun is shinning
It's a brand new day
For the first time
In such a long long time
I know
I'll be ok

This cycle never ends
You gotta fall in order to mend

And it's a brand new day
It's a brand new day
For the first time
Inn such a long long time
I know
I'll be ok

I'm Tagged, You Could Be It !

2010-09-09T13:36:00.000-05:00

My good friend Hope tagged me for this 8 questions meme a few days ago. She had been tagged by another blogging friend Thom a few days before that and so it goes. So being a sucker for good friends and a good meme, I decided to play along.

There are 8 simple question to this meme, so it shouldn't take too long. If you're game for some truth telling, this should be a piece of cake.

1. Why did you start blogging?

I started blogging about two years ago when my friend Kay and her husband stopped by to see Jim and I. They were on their way out to California to catch a plane for their big move to Hawaii. I remember Kay had just started blogging a few months before visiting with us, and she enjoyed it so much that she thought it would be a good fit for ME too.
Yikes and holy crud I first thought and in the beginning it was not such an easy fit. I was scared to death the first month (scared of what, I have no idea) but after a while, I met so many nice people, and to this day I am very thankful to Kay for what I call a gift.

2. If you could travel anywhere in the world with no restriction of costs, where would it be and why?

Let's see...so many choices, so little time.
The first place that I would love to visit is Ireland. My husband and I would love to take our three children to Ireland for a family vacation. Images of Chevy Chase from the the movie "Vacation" are racing through my brain right now.
Next question please!

3. Did you have a teacher in school that had a great influence on your life? If so, what?

My 3RD and 4Th grade teacher, Mrs Jacobson, was just the best. She spoke fluent Spanish and taught her class whatever we could absorb. Foreign language wasn't part of the curriculum at the time, but I loved it.
I also learned to truly love reading, writing and poetry because of her.
She was originally my 3Rd grade teacher, but bumped up to the 4TH grade for my next year. I felt like I won the lottery! Bless you Mrs J. wherever you are!

4. If you could spend the day with a famous person, who would it be, and what would you do?

No question, I would spend the day with my brother Bobby that died when I was 9. I used to look for him for years after he was hit by a train.
He may not have been famous for anyone else, but he was my superstar.

5. Toilet paper – over or under?

I love this question...? Under!

6. Name one thing in your life that you would do over if possible.

Oh my gosh there are many things, that in hindsight, I would do differently if given a second chance. I'm a true believer in the words "when you know better, you do better"
So I try not to beat myself up with regrets. If I learn not to repeat the mistake, I feel like I'm on the right road.

7. Tell about your pets – if any.

My husband and I have had dogs and cats all of our married life. When our last Lab, Wheaton died, we decided to give ourselves 6 months before we picked our next Furkid. Six months turned into 2 years before we adopted the next member of the family. We named her Gracie, and a year after Gracie, we adopted another kitty, Winston.

8. Do you live in a small town or a large town?

I am currently living in a small college town of approx 100,000. I miss the big city of Chicago for many reasons, but smaller is good too.

Now I'm supposed to tag other people for this meme, but I think that I will leave that decision up to you.

Have a great weekend everybody and thanks again Hope for the tag!

Microfiction Monday # 34

2010-09-05T17:22:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Microfiction Monday,
where a picture paints 140 characters.

Susan over at Stonyriver hosts Microfiction Monday The rules are simple,to use Susan's picture she posts then compose a story up to 140 characters including spaces and punctuation.

I'm a little rusty after a few weeks away.
Thank you all again for the kind words of encouragement that many of you left on my blog. I really missed being here.

So here is this weeks picture and my story to go with.

Dang!
I should have listened to EARL instead of Wanda and gone to the neighborhood Safeway to bring home the
"Catch of the Day"!

Now leap on over to Susan's and leave your name. She even has a brilliant
character counter to help us count.
As Susan promises, it's fast, it's fiction, it's fun!

Thank You !

2010-08-30T10:01:00.000-05:00

I can't tell you how much your comments on my last post meant to me.
I just cried after reading them all and felt the love coming from your words .
Thank you all !

I saw my Oncologists in Chicago this past week, and then drove back to Ohio for my Mom's Memorial Service on Wednesday.
It was a beautiful service and one that I think Mom would have approved of.

I'm doing pretty good, I miss her so much, but I know that she is at peace, so that's how I will be.

I also will be changing my header picture, the dark clouds are disappearing .
My friend, OUR friend Kay nailed my mood and it's time for it to lift.

Have a great week everyone,
I will be over shortly to check out what's been going on with all of you!

Some Sadness

2010-08-15T04:17:00.009-05:00

I'm sorry for still being on the absentee list.
My dear mother passed away yesterday at the wonderful age of 92.
She has been in poor health for several years.

She was my best friend,my first call every morning,
And someone that loved me with her whole heart.
I love you Mom!

I will be in and out for a while.
Lab work this coming week
and oncologist next week.
Then memorial service in between.

I will Keep in touch and I thank you for being here 24/7,
for those of us that can't sleep and really need to!

PS
My first post from my iPhone.
I think I'm in love.

A Smile Rated A Little PG!

2010-08-03T17:05:00.010-05:00

A friend sent me this and I just laughed.
Thought you might do the same.

See you back here in a few days!

The dentist pulls out a numbing needle to give the man a shot.

“No way! No needles. I hate needles" the patient said.

The dentist starts to hook up the nitrous oxide and the man objects.

"I can't do the gas thing. The thought of having the gas mask on is
suffocating me!"

The dentist then asks the patient if he has any objection to taking a pill.

"No objection," the patient says. ''I'm fine with pills."

The dentist then returns and says, "Here's a Viagra."

The patient says, "Wow! I didn't know Viagra worked as a pain killer!"

"It doesn't" said the dentist, "but it's going to give you something
to hold on to when I pull your tooth."

Let's All Go To The Movies!

2010-07-29T08:58:00.041-05:00

My son Kevin wanted to see the movie "Inception" this past week and he asked me to join him. Of course I went, life goes by so fast and sometimes these kind of invitations don't come around that often.

The movie (Inception) stars Leonardo Dicaprio, Ellen Page (Juno) and Michael Caine.
I confess, I was completely confused from the very beginning, I thought, OH GOD I have to make it through 2 1/2 hours of this.

As I started to relax and just accept the fact that my middle aged brain was going to be confused for a while, the movie started to pull me in. It seems to be one of those films, like Blade Runner, or maybe even 2001 A Space Odyssey, that will just keep replaying in your head, long after the movie is over.

Inception is a story about what it might be like to be able to see into the
multi-layered dreams and nightmares of the central characters.
There is a story line that runs through and seems to pull it all together.

I won't be a spoiler here and tell you anymore of the details. So if this sounds like something that you might enjoy, embrace it, cause it's a wild trip that Kevin and I thoroughly enjoyed. I will see it again,(on video next time) just so I can grasp more of the intricate details that honestly, just flew over my head.

I will be away from blogging for the next week or so, summer is moving fast and I need to get out and enjoy more of it. My daughter is here for her birthday and I'm sure we'll be able to find a few things to keep us busy.

Take care everyone.

Wednesday Wickedness # 13

2010-07-27T18:50:00.000-05:00

Microfiction Monday # 33

2010-07-25T18:54:00.023-05:00

Welcome to Microfiction Monday,
where a picture paints 140 characters.

Susan over at Stonyriver hosts Microfiction Monday The rules are simple,to use Susan's picture she posts then compose a story up to 140 characters including spaces and punctuation.

Then hop on over to Susan's and leave your name. She even has a brilliant
character counter to help us count.
As Susan promises, it's fast, it's fiction, it's fun!

Here is this weeks picture and my story to go with.

As Naomi fought back tears,
she remembered her husbands last words to her.
Remember my love,
"The Boy With A Moon & Star on his head."

A little family history;.
When our first son Bobby was born, my husband would sing a particular song to him when he cradled Bobby before sleep.

Cat Stevens may have written "The Boy with A Moon & Star On His Head."
But in our hearts and minds the song will always belong to Bobby.

Wednesday Wickedness # 12

2010-07-20T16:46:00.000-05:00

Hi and welcome to Wednesday Wickedness. We are like other memes in that we will ask you ten questions each and every Wednesday. But our little "twist" is that each week we will pick a famous person and pick ten of their quotes. Each of our questions will be based on the quotes. Got it? Great! Let's begin this week's meme!

Today we picked Ellen Degeneres. Here's Wednesday Wickedness!

1. "I was coming home from kindergarten--well they told me it was kindergarten. I found out later I had been working in a factory for ten years. It's good for a kid to know how to make gloves." How old were you when you started working and what was your first job?

I baby sat at 14 and got a part time job at Marshall Field & Co (now Macy's) at 16.
I was the receptionist in the beauty parlor.

2. "My grandmother started walking five miles a day when she was sixty. She's ninety-seven now, and we don't know where the hell she is." Tell us about your grandparents.

We lived with my grandparents when I was growing up. My Grandfather trained to be an opera singer, but had a family to support. My grandmother graduated from college and was the first librarian in her town of St Joseph Missouri.

3. "Procrastination isn't the problem, it's the solution. So procrastinate now, don't put it off." Do you procrastinate or are you on top of the situations?

A little of both my friends.

4. "Sometimes you can't see yourself clearly until you see yourself through the eyes of others." What would others say about you?

They haven't told me yet.

5. "The only thing that scares me more than space aliens is the idea that there aren't any space aliens. We can't be the best that creation has to offer. I pray we're not all there is. If so, we're in big trouble" Do you believe in life on other planets?

Yes, outer space is way to big to think that we're all alone here.

6. "I'm a godmother, that's a great thing to be, a godmother. She calls me god for short, that's cute, I taught her that." Do you have a godchild?

No I don't.

7. "I don't understand the sizes anymore. There's a size zero, which I didn't even know that they had. It must stand for: 'Ohhh my God, you're thin.'" When was the last time that you were called too thin?

NEVER!

8. "I have the worst memory ever so no matter who comes up to me - they're just, like, 'I can't believe you don't remember me!" I'm like, 'Oh Dad I'm sorry!'" Who was the last person that you should have recognized but didn't?

My Dr's wife, I had met her a few years back and completely forgot.
I'm a ding a ling.

9. "I gotta work out. I keep saying it all the time. I keep saying I gotta start working out. It's been about two months since I've worked out. And I just don't have the time. Which uh..is odd. Because I have the time to go out to dinner. And uh..and watch tv. And get a bone density test. And uh.. try to figure out what my phone number spells in words." Do you work out? Have you ever joined a gym and quit almost immediately?

I do work out at home but I have joined several different gyms and stayed for a period of time, then I left!

10. 'We use 10 percent of our brains. Imagine how much we could accomplish if we used the other 60 percent." Do you feel that you utilize all your intelligence in every situation?

I'm not running on all four burners at the same time.
I have to keep some in reserve.
don't want to use it all up.

I'm sorry everyone, I just read my own answers and they are so boring.
Must be the heat! :)

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Microfiction Monday # 32

2010-07-18T18:23:00.000-05:00

DOG FALLS FOR CAT♥

2010-07-15T09:13:00.017-05:00

A friend sent this to me today and it's just so darn cute that I had to share.
Even if you don't have any pets, this is still cute.

With any great movie, there usually is a sequel.

Happy Thursday everybody!

Wednesday Wickedness # 11

2010-07-13T18:19:00.000-05:00

Microfiction Monday # 31

2010-07-11T17:22:00.008-05:00

Music Monday # 5

2010-07-11T12:10:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Music Monday, brought to you today on Sunday, and hosted by Lady Java's Lounge every week.

I picked "No One" by Alicia keys this week because it just makes me happy!
I wanna get up and dance everytime I hear it.
So put your dancing shoes on or do a little chair dancing.
Which ever you prefer!

"No One" Sung by Alicia Keys

I just want you close
Where you can stay forever
You can be sure
That it will only get better

You and me together
Through the days and nights
I don't worry 'cause
Everything's going to be alright
People keep talking they can say what they like
But all i know is everything's going to be alright

No one, no one, no one
Can get in the way of what I'm feeling
No one, no one, no one
Can get in the way of what I feel for you, you, you
Can get in the way of what I feel for you

When the rain is pouring down
And my heart is hurting
You will always be around
This I know for certain

You and me together
Through the days and nights
I don't worry 'cause
Everything's going to be alright
People keep talking they can say what they like
But all i know is everything's going to be alright

No one, no one, no one
Can get in the way of what I'm feeling
No one, no one, no one
Can get in the way of what I feel for you, you, you
Can get in the way of what I feel

I know some people search the world
To find something like what we have
I know people will try, try to divide something so real
So till the end of time I'm telling you there ain't no one

No one, no one, no one
Can get in the way of what I'm feeling
No one, no one, no one
Can get in the way of what I feel for you, you, you
Can get in the way of what I feel for you

oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh

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Wednesday Wicketdness # 10

2010-07-06T09:27:00.038-05:00

Hi and welcome to Wednesday Wickedness. We are like other memes in that we will ask you ten questions each and every Wednesday. But our little "twist" is that each week we will pick a famous person and pick ten of their quotes. Each of our questions will be based on the quotes. Got it? Great! Let's begin this week's meme!

Today we picked Robert Pattinson, currently staring in the Twilight movies.
Here's Wednesday Wickedness.

1. "I don't really see the point in washing your hair. If you don't care if your hair's clean or not then why would you wash it?" How often do you wash your hair?

More then you do Rob.
How bout,washing it so you don't smell bad.
No wonder you're alone.

2. "I take way too long to get dressed, like way too long. But only for things like shows or if I have to do public appearances. Like, I’m ridiculous, I’ll keep getting changed and getting changed and then I’ll just put on the same thing I wore the day before." Do you take longer to dress for a special event?

Of course but I'm a women. It's expected.
Robert,a little advice,wash the hair,I'm begging you!

3. "My dad's a car dealer, but I grew up in London, so I always say I don't drive…I get driven. I got a driving lesson in Oregon, and then I bought a car in L.A. and I basically learned how to drive by people honking at me. I'm terrible at driving." Are you a good driver?

I'm staying away from you on the road. Of course the likelihood of us ever meeting on the road is less then zero.

4. "I don't spend any money. The only thing I've really bought is my car, which cost $1,500 and keeps exploding. It would be nice to buy a house for my parents, but at the same time my parents are so comfortable where they live; they would probably just feel like it was a burden. I wear the same clothes every day and the only thing I used to splurge on was DVDs." If you had his money, what would be the first thing you spent it on?

I'd give my kids a down payment on a house or condo.
A gift of a little security would be great for them and so unexpected.
After that,..I have always wanted to live on a beautiful big Lake.
Ok ,I said it.

5. "I aspire to be Jack Nicholson. I love every single mannerism. I used to try and be him in virtually everything I did, I don't know why. I watched One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest when I was about 13, and I dressed like him. I tried to do his accent. I did everything like him. I think it's kind of stuck with me." Who is your favorite actor?

I like Johnny Depp. He can play any character and I believe him!

6. "Someone stole my shoelaces once from my shoes. I still wear them and never put laces in them - they're like my trademark shoes now!" Have you ever changed your appearance because of a random happenstance?

No, get over yourself Robbie!

7. "I never really considered myself attractive. I was always kind of gangly in school." Do you consider yourself attractive?

Sometimes but not today!

8. "I definitely want to record an album, direct a film and start my own religion. I definitely wouldn’t have to pay taxes anymore.” If you started your own religion, what would it be like?

Oh please, who does he think he is, Gandhi?

9. "I do bear some similarities in the sense that I’m not good at romance. I also think I lack basic finesse when it comes to women. I give up too easily even if I’m very attracted to someone." Have you ever given up too easily in the game of love?

OK, you're asking me to go way back.
If the other person is not interested in you, why bother.
Relationships are hard anyway, why throw that into the mix.

10. " I don’t want to disappoint girls who might think I’m very cool and smooth, which I’m not, I’m afraid. I’m still quite shy, although that seems to be something of an attraction for women." Are you, or have you ever been attracted to shy people?

Always, I like the mystery, the story behind the silence.

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Microfiction Monday # 30

2010-07-04T19:00:00.004-05:00

Happy July 4TH and Music Monday # 4

2010-07-04T08:01:00.011-05:00

Welcome to Music Monday, brought to you today on Sunday, and hosted by Lady Java's Lounge every week.

Since today is America's Birthday, I decided to post a Japanese fireworks display and a Canadian, singing God Bless America.
For me that's what it's all about, it's perfect!

So hope you are all enjoying your hot dogs and firework's displays.
God Bless us all, and God Bless America.

Happy Thursday!

2010-07-01T10:57:00.000-05:00

I think the cartoon explains a lot, I'm so glad that my mind is SOMEWHERE
I wonder where those disks are?

Oh well, I'm off to the movies today with my son.
I'll look for the them later.

Have a great day all of you!

Wednesday Wickedness # 9

2010-06-29T14:29:00.029-05:00

Hi and welcome to Wednesday Wickedness. We are like other memes in that we will ask you ten questions each and every Wednesday. But our little "twist" is that each week we will pick a famous person and pick ten of their quotes. Each of our questions will be based on the quotes. Got it? Great! Let's begin this week's meme!

Today we picked Lady Gaga. Here's Wednesday Wickedness!

1. "Peace. it does not mean to be in a place where there is no trouble, noise, or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart." Do you keep your cool no matter what is going on around you?

Not at all, I internalize a lot. So I may look like I'm calm cool and collected but not so.

2. "Some women choose to follow men, and some women choose to follow their dreams. If you're wondering which way to go, remember that your career will never wake up and tell you that it doesn't love you anymore." Do you feel that career should be more important than your love life?

No, I think a balance is ideal. Not always possible though, right Gaga?

3. "You have to be unique, and different, and shine in your own way." In what way(s) do you feel that you are unique?

My husband says that I light up a room, so at least to one person, I am unique.

4. "I want women -- and men -- to feel empowered by a deeper and more psychotic part of themselves. The part they're always trying desperately to hide. I want that to become something that they cherish." Do you feel that there is a part of you that you need to hide from most people?

Gaga, a little mystery is good too. You should try it sometimes.

5. "Love is like a brick. You can build a house, or you can sink a dead body." Have you ever held on to a relationship even though you truly knew it was already over?

Yep, even when I know that someone isn't good for me , I continue to be their friend.
I value friendships and I don't throw them away easily.

6. "Sometimes in life you don't always feel like a winner, but that doesn't mean you're not a winner, you want to be like yourself." Would your friends say that you are a winner in this game of life?

I think they would, at least as far as attitude is concerned.

7. "A glamorous life is quite different to a life of luxury. I don’t need luxury. For years, I was practically broke but I was still very vain and glamorous. And I still am." Can you tell us about a time when you were broke and yet still happy?

When I was young and in love with my husband. (I'm still in love, but not as broke)

8. "I’m single right now and I’ve chosen to be single because I don’t have the time to get to know anybody. So it’s okay not to have sex, it’s okay to get to know people. I’m celibate. Celibacy’s fine." Do you think staying celibate between relationships important?

Gaga, I have been married for almost 39 years. Not a lot of time for other romantic relationships! So that's a no for me!

9. "Fight and push harder for what you believe in, you'd be surprised, you are much stronger than you think." Tell us about an incident where you were stronger than you thought you were.

When my middle son was in a car accident and was in intensive care for almost a month. Everything gets real, very fast and there is no place for weakness.

10. "I lie in bed and try to pray and breathe. I have a very overactive mind. I’m
the sort of person who’d never take medication to calm myself. It’s maddening. But I love what comes out." Do you feel that you always have the ability to calm yourself?

Sometimes when I wake in the middle of the night and my fears come rushing to the surface. I am able to calm myself with breathing and prayer. Gosh I'm just like you Gaga. I think I need a shrink, this can't be true, say it's not so!

Music Monday # 3 If I were a Boy

2010-06-27T15:16:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Music Monday, hosted by Lady Java's Lounge every week.

I really like this song If I were a Boy by Beyonce. If what she's singing about could happen, I'd be game to look at things from my masculine side but I'd have to be able to switch back though to my feminine side, because I like being a girl!
Oh yes I do.

If I were a boy even just for a day
I'd roll out of bed in the morning
And throw on what I wanted
And go drink beer with the guys

And chase after girls
I'd kick it with who I wanted
And I'd never get confronted for it
'Cause they stick up for me

If I were a boy
I think I could understand
How it feels to love a girl
I swear I'd be a better man

I'd listen to her
'Cause I know how it hurts
When you lose the one you wanted
'Cause he's taking you for granted
And everything you had got destroyed

If I were a boy
I would turn off my phone
Tell everyone it's broken
So they'd think that I was sleeping alone

I'd put myself first
And make the rules as I go
'Cause I know that she'd be faithful
Waiting for me to come home, to come home

If I were a boy
I think I could understand
How it feels to love a girl
I swear I'd be a better man

I'd listen to her
'Cause I know how it hurts
When you lose the one you wanted
'Cause he's taking you for granted
And everything you had got destroyed

It's a little too late for you to come back
Say it's just a mistake
Think I'd forgive you like that
If you thought I would wait for you
You thought wrong

But you're just a boy
You don't understand
And you don't understand, oh
How it feels to love a girl
Someday you wish you were a better man

You don't listen to her
You don't care how it hurts
Until you lose the one you wanted
'Cause you're taking her for granted
And everything you had got destroyed
But you're just a boy

Happy Birthday Musings of Meggie !

2010-06-23T08:07:00.000-05:00

It's my blogy birthday today and I can't believe it's been 2 years since my friend Kay signed me up.
Thank you my friend!

Never in a million years would I have thought that I would still be here and loving every minute.

You all inspire me everyday with your stories of courage and loss, of joy and laughter. We all struggle and go through hardships, but we come out the other side, a little beaten up, but still standing.

So thank you fellow bloggers for your support and for following me through the highs and lows of life. I'm not planning on going anywhere, anytime soon, so please stay tuned.
I couldn't do it without you.!

One of my favorite things to read and post are quotes that inspire me.
I know that I share that love of quotes with many of you too.
So in that vein,
I included one of my favorite quotes below.

"Grow old along with me!
The best is yet to be,..."
(Robert Browning)
(Oh and in lieu of gifts... just stay tuned!)

Look who stopped by to sing Happy Birthday,
awe...thanks Guys!
You'll always be the Fab Four to me.

(Oh and in lieu of gifts... just stay tuned!)

Wednesday Wickedness # 8

2010-06-22T15:59:00.000-05:00

Hi and welcome to Wednesday Wickedness. We are like other memes in that we will ask you ten questions each and every Wednesday. But our little "twist" is that each week we will pick a famous person and pick ten of their quotes. Each of our questions will be based on the quotes. Got it? Great! Let's begin this week's meme

Today we picked Heather Locklear. Here's Wednesday Wickedness!

1. "With a parent, it's always guilt. You want to be there, but you kind of also want to be here." Tell us about a time where you had to be selfish with your time, and felt guilty about it (whether it was time taken from your children or a S/O)

I think a parent(most)always feels a little guilty when they travel without their children. My husband and I went on trips alone.
So I guess,... yes would be the answer.

2. "Sex appeal is not on purpose." Do you feel that you can create more sex appeal or that it's just a given?

It's not a given with me, I have to work on it!

3. "One man is not enough." Has there ever been a time when monogamy seemed difficult?

Of course, but I knew that I would be a fool to ruin what I have.

4. "I think I've always been good so God wouldn't strike me dead." Do your religious beliefs really influence your behavior?

Yes, spirituality does influence my behavior and bad Karma is no joke!
5. "You just have to forgive them for being men." Do you feel there are some things in a S/O that you can't change because of their sex?

I think it works best for men to stand up when they go to the bathroom. Besides that, I can't think of anything else that's not changeable.

6. "When I look in the mirror I see the girl I was when I was growing up, with braces, crooked teeth, a baby face and a skinny body." Do you see a younger less secure person when you gaze in the mirror?

When I look in the mirror, I see me, wrinkles and all.

7. “I was a pregnant vixen.” If you have ever been pregnant, or have been with a woman who was, how did effect your sex life?

My husband thought that I was sexy when I was pregnant, so not at all.

8. “Everything needs to be worked on...” What would you like to work on to become a better person?

I would like to have more time with my family and friends.
So, I work to make that happen

9. "From an early age, I was aware of what America meant, and how the Marines at Camp Pendleton were ready to defend us at a moment's notice. I also remember what fabulous bodies those troops had." When did you think that you understood the sacrifices that people in the military make on behalf of their country?

When I was a teenager in college

10. "The bigger the better. Do I dare say that!?" In your experience, is there truth here?

Be careful what you wish for. I think Heather was talking about her breasts here and they have a way of falling down to your waist in your golden years.

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Microfiction Monday # 28

2010-06-20T19:03:00.001-05:00

Welcome to Microfiction Monday,
where a picture paints 140 characters.
Susan over at Stonyriver hosts Microfiction Monday

Here is this weeks picture and my story to go with

When I found out that Dad's one wish was to be IN a can of tuna
not ON a can of tuna, said Charley Jr.
I chose a different path!

The rules are simple,to use Susan's picture she posts then compose a story up to 140 characters including spaces and punctuation.
Then hop on over to Susan's and leave your name. She even has a brilliant character counter to help us count.
As Susan promises, it's fast, it's fiction, it's fun!

Music Monday # 2 Happy Father's Day!

2010-06-20T18:06:00.000-05:00

My second week here for Muisc Monday and thank you all very much for the great welcome! Since it's Father's Day
I picked With Arms Wide Open by Creed
So Happy Father's Day Honey, this one's for you!

"With Arms Wide Open"

Well I just heard the news today
It seems my life is going to change
I closed my eyes, begin to pray
Then tears of joy stream down my face

With arms wide open
Under the sunlight
Welcome to this place
I'll show you everything
With arms wide open
With arms wide open

Well I don't know if I'm ready
To be the man I have to be
I'll take a breath, I'll take her by my side
We stand in awe, we've created life

With arms wide open
Under the sunlight
Welcome to this place
I'll show you everything
With arms wide open
Now everything has changed
I'll show you love
I'll show you everything
With arms wide open
With arms wide open
I'll show you everything ...oh yeah
With arms wide open..wide open

[Guitar Break]

If I had just one wish
Only one demand
I hope he's not like me
I hope he understands
That he can take this life
And hold it by the hand
And he can greet the world
With arms wide open...

With arms wide open
Under the sunlight
Welcome to this place
I'll show you everything
With arms wide open
Now everything has changed
I'll show you love
I'll show you everything
With arms wide open
With arms wide open
I'll show you everything..oh yeah
With arms wide open....wide open

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Wednesday Wickedness # 7/ The Boss

2010-06-15T16:07:00.029-05:00

Hi and welcome to Wednesday Wickedness. We are like other memes in that we will ask you ten questions each and every Wednesday. But our little "twist" is that each week we will pick a famous person and pick ten of their quotes. Each of our questions will be based on the quotes. Got it? Great! Let's begin this week's meme!

Today we picked Bruce Springsteen. Here's this weeks Wednesday Wickedness

1. “When it comes to luck, you make your own.” Do you believe you have that type of control over your luck?

I believe sometimes I do have some control. ( who am I kidding!!!)
Just by being in the right place at the right time seems to me how this luck thing really works.

2. “You've got to learn to live with what you can't rise above.” What is something you have had difficulty rising above?

Life is sometimes difficult, (let's be real) but it's how you handle it that pushes you to rise above.

3. “Poor men wanna be rich, rich men wanna be kings, and a king ain’t satisfied till he rules everything.” Would you want to be rich?

I just love these types of questions!
Heck yes, I would like to be rich.
It's not what drives me or makes me happy. it doesn't buy health or happiness and that's what drives me.
But if you have a million that you're not using, send it he.

4. “The best music is essentially there to provide you something to face the world with.” Tell us about a song that helps you "face the world."

I have many songs that help me face the day. But I can tell, that you want a more specific answer.
So how about Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon and Garfunkle.

5. “In America every thing's about who's number one today.” Have you ever been a fan of someone you thought would last but turned out to be a flash in the pan?

Probably, but can't remember anybody.

6. “Is a dream a lie if it don't come true, or is it something worse?” Has any dream of yours come true?

Oh many, my husband, my children and so much more. These may seem like small dreams but their big to me.

7. “Our American government has strayed too far from American values. It is time to move forward. The country we carry in our hearts is waiting.” What would you change if you became the president?

Gosh I wouldn't, in a thousand years, want to be President.
Personally, I just would love to believe again in government,
but Bruce nailed it here,
"The country we carry in our hearts IS waiting!"

8. "Yeah, I had gay friends. The first thing I realized was that every body's different, and it becomes obvious that all of the gay stereotypes are ridiculous." How do you feel about gay rights?

Our country was founded on Equal Rights for all, and that's the country that I carry in my heart.

9. " It's a sad man my friend who's living in his own skin and can't stand the company." Have you ever been disappointed in yourself?

Oh sure, I have said things and done things that I'm not proud of.
But Maya Angelou said something that I carry with me
"when you know better, you do better"

10. "The best music is essentially there to provide you something to face the world with." What's your favorite type of music? What's your favorite band?

I don't have one particular band or group or type that's my favorite
I seem to have very eclectic taste , from opera to hip hop.
I find favorites in all.

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Music Monday

2010-06-13T16:09:00.034-05:00

My first time with Music Monday and I picked Barenaked Ladies, not a group that I have listened to a lot. I Liked the song,You Run Away very much and that's what it's all about. So enjoy.

You run away
You could turn and stay
But you run away from me

I tried to be your brother
You cried and ran for cover
I made a mess, who doesn’t
I did my best but it wasn’t enough

You run away
You could turn and stay
But you run away from me

I’ll give you something can cry about
One thing you should try it out
Hold a mirror shoulder high
When you’re older look you in the eye
When you’re older look you in the eye

I tried but you tried harder
I lied but you lied smarter
You made me guess who was it
I did my best but it wasn’t enough

OOOOHHHHHHHOOOHHH

You run away
You could turn and stay
But you run away from me

You run away (I tried to be your brother)
You could turn and stay (You cried and ran for cover)
But you run away from me (I made a mess, who doesn’t, I did my best but it wasn’t enough)

But that’s not something to cry about (crrryyyy!)
It’s not something to lie about

You run away (I tried to be your brother)
You could turn and stay (You cried and ran for cover)
But you run away from me (I made a mess, who doesn’t, I did my best but it wasn’t enough)

Wednesday Wickedness # 6

2010-06-08T23:41:00.000-05:00

Hi and welcome to our brand new Wednesday Wickedness,
brought to you by Janera
We are like other memes in that we will ask you ten questions each and every Wednesday. But our little "twist" is that each week we will pick a famous person and pick ten of their quotes. Each of our questions will be based on the quotes. Got it? Great! Let's begin this week's meme!

Today we picked Frank Sinatra. Here's Wednesday Wickedness!

1. “I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day.” How often do you drink alcohol?

Well it's really none of your business and kind of rude of you to ask,... but I have been known to love a Martini or two when I go out to dinner.
These days I try and eat organic food, and that goes for alcohol too.
But I have found organic beer.
Not bad, but not even close to a martini.

2. “The best revenge is massive success.” Have you ever gloated or wanted to over success?

Gloated, not that I remember.
I do believe that success is the best revenge.
Besides who needs bad karma!

3. “You gotta love living', baby, 'cause dyin' is a pain in the [butt].” What do enjoy most about your life?

Living it!

4. “I'm not one of those complicated, mixed-up cats. I'm not looking for the secret to life.... I just go on from day to day, taking what comes.” Do you ever overthink a situation in your life?

Oh yes, most things. I'm trying to break this bad boy habit and live moment to moment.
(If you know how to do this 24/7 PLEASE let me know!)

5. “I would like to be remembered as a man who had a wonderful time living life, a man who had good friends, fine family - and I don't think I could ask for anything more than that, actually.” Tell us about your best friend.

Oh gosh, I have many great friends. These friends just know how to complete my thoughts and love me. Oh and they know how to laugh their ~~ass~~ off.
What more can you ask for ?

6. “I like intelligent women. When you go out, it shouldn't be a staring contest.” How important is intelligence when picking (or having picked) a s/o to you?

It's important, I like a smart man and I got one. He's cute too and just my size!

7. “I drink to the confusion of our enemies.” What's the closest situation that you've had to dealing with an enemy?

I don't deal with enemies,I have no time for them , so I walk around.

8. “Orange is the happiest color.” What's your favorite color?

I think yellow is the happiest color and the happiest flower.
I wear mostly black and white and my house it a creamy light brown with white woodwork... OK, pretty boring!

9. “Dare to wear the foolish clown face.” Are you ever a clown?

No, clown's are scary!!!!

10. “Don't get even, get mad.” Have you ever tried getting even?

I'm sure I must have at sometime, but it must not have been too successful, cause I can't remember. I try not to get mad, but I'd be lying if I said that I never do.

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Microfiction # 26

2010-06-06T17:08:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Microfiction Monday,
where a picture paints 140 characters.
Susan over at Stonyriver hosts Microfiction Monday

Here is this weeks picture and my story to go with it.

"ASS?
Who's an ass?
I'm not an ass!
You ARE an ass!
DonKey, we're Both asses!
What did you just call me?
OH FORGET IT!"

The rules are simple,to use Susan's picture she posts then compose a story up to 140 characters including spaces and punctuation.
Then hop on over to Susan's and leave your name. She even has a brilliant character counter to help us count.
As Susan promises, it's fast, it's fiction, it's fun!

Musical Monday # 9

2010-06-06T16:28:00.000-05:00

Musical Monday, I think, is brought to you by Diane of Good Morning Glory this week. Go and check her out.

The rules are very simple, post a song that's moved you in some way during the past week

I chose "Hallelujah", written by Leonard Cohen in 1984 and performed by Justin Timberlake and Matt Morris for the Hope for Haiti concert.

Every time I hear this song, it moves me. I heard it again last night and it seemed a perfect choice for me this week.
Hope you enjoy it also.

"Hallelujah"
Written by Leonard Cohen

Now I've heard there was a secret chord
That David played, and it pleased the Lord
But you don't really care for music, do you?
It goes like this
The fourth, the fifth
The minor fall, the major lift
The baffled king composing Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah

Your faith was strong but you needed proof
You saw her bathing on the roof
Her beauty and the moonlight overthrew you
She tied you
To a kitchen chair
She broke your throne, and she cut your hair
And from your lips she drew the Hallelujah

Baby I have been here before
I know this room, I've walked this floor
I used to live alone before I knew you.
I've seen your flag on the marble arch
Love is not a victory march
It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah

Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah

There was a time you let me know
What's really going on below
But now you never show it to me, do you?
And remember when I moved in you
The holy dove was moving too
And every breath we drew was Hallelujah

Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah

You say I took the name in vain
I don't even know the name
But if I did, well really, what's it to you?
There's a blaze of light
In every word
It doesn't matter which you heard
The holy or the broken Hallelujah

Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah

I did my best, it wasn't much
I couldn't feel, so I tried to touch
I've told the truth, I didn't come to fool you
And even though
It all went wrong
I'll stand before the Lord of Song
With nothing on my tongue but Hallelujah

Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah

Wednesday Wickedness #5

2010-06-01T19:34:00.000-05:00

Hi and welcome to our brand new Wednesday Wickedness,
brought to you by Janera
We are like other memes in that we will ask you ten questions each and every Wednesday. But our little "twist" is that each week we will pick a famous person and pick ten of their quotes. Each of our questions will be based on the quotes. Got it? Great! Let's begin this week's meme!

Today we picked Phil Jackson. Here's Wednesday Wickedness!

1. "Always keep an open mind and a compassionate heart.” Do you ALWAYS keep an open mind?

I try to keep an open mind. I have been proven wrong way to many times, not to keep an "Always Open" sign in my brain.

2. “Wisdom is always an overmatch for strength.” Who is the wisest person you know? Who is the strongest?

My friend Kay's Mother is very wise for sure.
My husband for strongest.

3. "Yes, victory is sweet, but it doesn't necessarily make life any easier the next season or even the next day." Do you think a successful day at your job makes the next day better or not?

I think the day after a good day at work starts you out better mentally.
So if your attitude is good, you're 49% there towards having another good day.
In other words, it's a cr-p shoot to be honest!!!

4. "...True joy comes from being fully present in each and every moment, not just when things are going your way." How would we tell by your behavior if you are having a bad day?

I donno, ask my husband. He's pretty astute at knowing if I'm having a bad day.

5. "I gave it my body and mind, but I have kept my soul." Do you have days when you feel you gave it your all, but may have compromised your values?

Well I might sell my soul for a piece of chocolate someday and my values would not be compromised! :)

6. "Your problems never cease. They just change." What do you feel is your biggest problem at the moment?

I'm pretty much carefree with no problems.
(liar,Liar pants on fire)

7. "My dad always had this little sign on his desk: "The bigger your head is, the easier your shoes are to fill." He really drilled that in." Does your ego sometimes get in your way?

No, I tend to be the opposite.

8. "There is a saying that I love...It says: "There are no Zen masters, there's only Zen." "Zen master" is a contradiction in terms. You don't master Zen." Do you believe in Zen? If yes, can it be mastered?

I always believe I can be enlightened in some way,
and I don't see myself mastering that for a very long time.

9. "You can not teach competitiveness." Do you believe you could teach someone, like your child, to be competitive?

I think you can teach your children to do their best.
After that, the rest is up to them.

10. "Home is where the heart is, right?” Obviously Phil didn't originate this quote. He said it when asked if he'd retire after this season. Do you believe home is not a place but rather a state of mind?

I think both, state of mind and a place.
(What if you hate being home, then your state of mind would be a nightmare)

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Musical Monday #8 Imagine?

2010-05-31T11:13:00.000-05:00

Musical Monday might be brought to you this week by Mimi .
To tell the truth, I'm not sure who's bringing it this week or next.
I'm posting anyway, regardless of who's hosting.
I just love this song and maybe we can all "Imagine" a better world on this Memorial Day, 2010!
Have a great day and see you next time.

The rules are very simple, post a song that's moved you in some way during the past week .

Rolling Stone magazine unveiled its "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" in a special collector's issue. The magazine complies this list to get people thinking and comparing songs, musicians, styles and eras
"It only works when people argue about it" said Rolling Stone contributing editor Alan Light.
And argue we will, that's for sure!

So this week, I picked "Imagine" by John lennon;
For me it stands the test of time and is one of my all time favorite songs.
It comes in at # 3 on the 500 greatest songs ever list. (2010)
It's the one that I've been humming this week, maybe you will too.
Happy Memorial Day everyone here for Musical Monday.

Imagine by John Lennon
Lyrics

Imagine there's no heaven,
It's easy if you try,
No hell below us,
Above us only sky,
Imagine all the people
Living for today...

Imagine there's no countries,
It isn't hard to do,
Nothing to kill or die for,
No religion too,
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace...

You may say I'm a dreamer,
But I'm not the only one,
I hope some day you'll join us,
And the world will live as one.

Imagine no possessions,
I wonder if you can,
No need for greed or hunger,
A brotherhood of man,
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world...

You may say I'm a dreamer,
But I'm not the only one,
I hope some day you'll join us,
And the world will live as one.

Microfiction Monday # 25

2010-05-30T19:21:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Microfiction Monday,
where a picture paints 140 characters.
Susan over at Stonyriver hosts Microfiction Monday

Here is this weeks picture and my story to go with it.

Dragon, mind your manners,
lectured Merlin
Remember he's the KING!
He's supposed to win the joust,not you you big oaf
And no Flyby's!

The rules are simple,to use Susan's picture she posts then compose a story up to 140 characters including spaces and punctuation.
Then hop on over to Susan's and leave your name. She even has a brilliant character counter to help us count.
As Susan promises, it's fast, it's fiction, it's fun!

Dancing again!

2010-05-29T15:27:00.000-05:00

I'm back from my Chicago run to see my Oncologist and for the last few days, I have been taking a little hammock time for myself.
I just wanted to let all of my sweet, wonderful blogging friends know that my blood work was better and I truly believe that all your good wishes and prayers beforehand had something to do with it.

My husband and I were just exhilarated and exhausted all at the same time.
We got up early (5;30 am), left at 7am, and only encountered one accident and one stalled car on the expressways of Chicago. We arrived 10 minutes before our exam time (11 am) and after bathroom visits and settling into our seats, we were called into the examine room.
( This was really great because the air seemed to be off in the outer room and was on full blast in the exam room. Nice!)

My blood work that I had drawn the Wednesday before down here in Central Illinois, was incomplete. The Analyzer was down and only a partial read was sent up to Chicago.
But what was there was good news. Yay! My DR followed up a few days later with the rest of the numbers, all good news.
I have a few more Dr visits down here in the next few weeks, but we don't have to go back to Chicago for three months!

After my exam was finished, we hustled to the car so that we could meet our dear friends, Art and Kay (Musings) for lunch up in Wilmette. They treated us to a wonderful meal and gifted us with kona coffee( a huge fav.)and chocolates. OMG...two of my favorite things. We had such a great time talking about potty training and so many other adventures of out lives, living in the village.( What we call our old neighborhood.)
The time flew by so fast and before I realized it, we were hugging each other and saying our goodbye's :(

(A very kind women took this picture of all of us below.)

Again, thank you for all your kind words and wishes. I'll see some of you for MFM on Sunday and I hope all of you have a wonderful Memorial day!

Wednesday Wickedness. # 4

2010-05-25T20:11:00.015-05:00

Simon Cowell

Hi and welcome to our brand new Wednesday Wickedness. We are like other memes in that we will ask you ten questions each and every Wednesday. But our little "twist" is that each week we will pick a famous person and pick ten of their quotes. Each of our questions will be based on the quotes. Got it? Great! Let's begin this week's meme!

Today we picked Simon Cowell. Here's Wednesday Wickedness!

1. “If your lifeguard duties were as good as your singing, a lot of people would be drowning.” How well do you swim?

I love to swim, used to do laps at our rec. center three times a week.
Need to get back to it, I miss it.

2. “I think he knows how to articulate something that people are entertained by and still be true to the message he's trying to send, ... very aware of himself.” How self aware do you think you are?

I am conscious most of the time and I try to stay aware of my actions and feelings. I'm very critical of myself though, so sometimes it's painful.

3. “If you've got a big mouth and you're controversial, you're going to get attention.” Who has a big mouth that you like?

Steven Tyler....he has great lips, does that count.

4. “I think you have to judge everything based on your personal taste. And if that means being critical, so be it. I hate political correctness. I absolutely loathe it.” Do you believe in political correctness?

I sure don't believe that I have to be an arrogant,opinionated blank blank to get my point across. Like you Simon!

5. “I find Paula patronizing. It's as simple as that. Paula is more damaging than I am to these contestants because a lot of people just shouldn't be singing for a living.” Do you ever patronize people?

I do when I go to restaurants and when I shop.

6. “Not everybody is perfect, and I don't think we should be looking for perfect people.” Do you or someone you know strive constantly to be perfect?

Don't know any perfect people, besides they are not interesting to me.
I seem to be drawn to quirky people.
Far more interesting and fun.
I'm sure not perfect!

7. “I never want to hear that song again. I cannot stand it. I'm allergic to it.” What song are you totally sick of and why?

Blue Velvet, but I don't listen to it because I don't like it.
If I hear it on the radio, I turn it off.

8. “I like the fact that they're cocky now from the age of four.” How old were you when you got cocky? What changed to make you so?

I don't think that I was ever that confident growing up.
So can't remember a time, sorry!

9. “And there's more open hostility among them because the competition is so intense.” When you compete with someone, have you ever gotten hostile?

Not at all, I love the play not necessarily the win.
I'll take the win though and enjoy it totally.

10. “Why are you having a normal conversation with him? This is a dairy farmer dressed as a woman.” Do you talk differently to someone because of the way that they are dressed?

That's crazy, I hope I'm never, ever that arrogant.

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Microfiction Monday # 24

2010-05-23T04:50:00.001-05:00

Welcome to Microfiction Monday,
where a picture paints 140 characters.
Susan over at Stonyriver hosts Microfiction Monday

Here is this weeks picture and my story to go with it.

Brother Timothy,
I realize we are technically only "bookmonks",
but for the love of God,
display some sort of decorum and sit up.

The rules are simple,to use Susan's picture she posts then compose a story up to 140 characters including spaces and punctuation.
Then hop on over to Susan's and leave your name. She even has a brilliant character counter to help us count.
As Susan promises, it's fast, it's fiction, it's fun!

Wednesday Wickedness # 3

2010-05-18T17:10:00.008-05:00

Hi and welcome to our brand new Wednesday Wickedness,
brought to you by Janera

We are like other memes in that we will ask you ten questions each and every Wednesday. But our little "twist" is that each week we will pick a famous person and pick ten of their quotes. Each of our questions will be based on the quotes. Got it? Great! Let's begin this week's meme!

Today we picked Aretha Franklin. Here's Wednesday Wickedness!

1. "Trying to grow up is hurting, you know. You make mistakes. You try to learn from them, and when you don't, it hurts even more.” Do you think you always learn from your mistakes?

Gosh, I hope so. I think we can learn the best lessons from our mistakes.

2. “I might be just twenty-six, but I'm an old woman in disguise... twenty-six going on sixty-five.” Have you ever felt that you were either older or younger, for your age at that time?

Oh yes, both. Like today I feel ancient!

3. “I think the hardest thing is losing weight. That's the hardest thing more than anything else.” Have you had trouble losing weight?

Yes

4. "Being a singer is a natural gift." Do you have any natural gifts?

Yes, but I'm not telling.

5. "I always felt rock and roll was very, very wholesome music." What the most "wholesome" rock artist that you like?

I think Carrie Underwood is pretty wholesome, but she's country.
Nope, can't think of one.

6. "I sing to the realists; people who accept it like it is." Are you a realist?

I'm not sure, sometimes anyway.

7. "No one loves a party more than I. I am a people person." Do you like to party or are you more of a homebody?

I love people, most of the time anyway!
So I need to be where people are.

8. "I'm gonna make a gospel record and tell Jesus I cannot bear these burdens alone." Do you feel the need to share your burdens?

Yes, I do at times, but I don't usually feel alone.

9. "I'm the lady next door when I'm not on stage." Do you know the lady next door? (yes, you can pick either side.)

Sure do, single ladies on both sides.

10. "I never felt inferior or less than. I was blessed to grow up in a environment where self-worth was underscored." Do you ever feel inferior?

I'm sure I have, but usually I think I'm pretty OK .

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Microfiction Monday # 23 Bon Appetit!

2010-05-16T16:43:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Microfiction Monday,
where a picture paints 140 characters.
Susan over at Stonyriver hosts Microfiction Monday

Here is this weeks picture and my story to go with it. Bon Appetit !

No you can't carry my preserves young man,
I won the Cooking with Julia contest a few years back
and I'm here to collect.
Rachel who?

The rules are simple,to use Susan's picture she posts then compose a story up to 140 characters including spaces and punctuation.
Then hop on over to Susan's and leave your name. She even has a brilliant character counter to help us count.
As Susan promises, it's fast, it's fiction, it's fun!

Musical Monday # 7

2010-05-16T14:06:00.000-05:00

Musical Monday is brought to you by Diane of Good Morning Glory.
Go and check her out, I think you'll like what you see.

The rules are very simple, post a song that's moved you in some way during the past week

This past week the 3 remaining American Idol contestants took a trip back home. One of the contestants, Lee DeWyze, is from Mount Prospect ( Suburb of Chicago )
He had many stops on this homecoming trip and one was to an AT&T store in Skokie (another suburb )that was in the same mall where my daughter Julie manages a store. (Big yawn!)
During his Mount Prospect stop he sang four songs. One of the songs was one that I had never heard before called Lips of an Angel by Hinder. It's been running through my brain for four days now, time to pass it on to all of you!
Hope you enjoy.

Lyrics

"Lips Of An Angel"
by Hinder

Honey why you calling me so late?
It's kinda hard to talk right now.
Honey why are you crying? Is everything okay?
I gotta whisper 'cause I can't be too loud

Well, my girl's in the next room
Sometimes I wish she was you
I guess we never really moved on
It's really good to hear your voice saying my name
It sounds so sweet
Coming from the lips of an angel
Hearing those words it makes me weak

And I never wanna say goodbye
But girl you make it hard to be faithful
With the lips of an angel

It's funny that you're calling me tonight
And, yes, I've dreamt of you too
And does he know you're talking to me
Will it start a fight
No I don't think she has a clue

Well my girl's in the next room
Sometimes I wish she was you
I guess we never really moved on
It's really good to hear your voice saying my name
It sounds so sweet
Coming from the lips of an angel
Hearing those words it makes me weak

And I never wanna say goodbye
But girl you make it hard to be faithful
With the lips of an angel

It's really good to hear your voice saying my name
It sounds so sweet
Coming from the lips of an angel
Hearing those words it makes me weak

And I never wanna say goodbye
But girl you make it hard to be faithful
With the lips of an angel

And I never wanna say goodbye
But girl you make it hard to be faithful
With the lips of an angel

Honey why you calling me so late?

Wednesday Wickedness # 2

2010-05-11T23:32:00.003-05:00

Hi and welcome to our brand new Wednesday Wickedness,
brought to you by Jenera.
We are like other memes in that we will ask you ten questions each and every Wednesday. But our little "twist" is that each week we will pick a famous person and pick ten of their quotes. Each of our questions will be based on the quotes. Got it? Great! Let's begin this week's meme!

Today we picked John Lennon. Here's Wednesday Wickedness!

1. “Since light travels faster than sound, people appear bright until you hear them speak.” Who was the last celebrity that you thought was bright until you saw them interviewed?

Mel Gibson surprised me when he went on his anti Semitic rampage.

2. “Time you enjoy wasting, was not wasted.” Do you get upset and do you think you're being lazy when you do nothing?

No, everybody needs a lazy day with a book.

3. “If someone thinks that love and peace is a cliche that must have been left behind in the Sixties, that's his problem. Love and peace are eternal.” Do you think that the U.S. and our wars seem to just ignore our history?

No, I think we are repeating history.

4. "I'm not going to change the way I look or the way I feel to conform to anything. I've always been a freak. So I've been a freak all my life and I have to live with that, you know. I'm one of those people." Do you feel you conform just to fit in?

No, I try to follow my own drummer.

5. "Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans." Do you feel that you at times do not enjoy the moment because you are worried about what comes next?

Yes, I am sometimes guilty of not living in the moment, not stopping to smell the roses.
I'm working on that part.

6. "The more real you get, the more unreal everything else is." Does it seem that when you learn more about yourself, that others' opinions of you are more likely to seem stupid?

No, I think others have known who I was before I did.

7. "A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." Do you feel that when you share beliefs with someone, there is more likelihood in accomplish a goal?

I think that one person can make a difference,.. but many people working together can create a miracle. So the answer is yes!

8. "God is a concept by which we measure our pain." How religious or spiritual are you? Or how cynical are you? (Pick your question.)

I believe that I am a spiritual person.

9. "Before Elvis there was nothing." Do you think as rock 'n roll history is concerned, that Elvis had that big an impact?

Yes, I believe that Elvis will always be known as the King of Rock and Roll.

10. "Our society is run by insane people for insane objectives. I think we're being run by maniacs for maniacal ends and I think I'm liable to be put away as insane for expressing that." Do you feel after what has happened on Wall Street and our financial institutions, that his quote is more relevant today?

I'm not sure about the maniac part, but to me it's all about greed!

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Microfiction Monday # 22

2010-05-09T19:38:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Microfiction Monday,
where a picture paints 140 characters.
Susan over at Stonyriver hosts Microfiction Monday

Happy Mother's Day everyone, hope it's been grand!

Here's this weeks picture and my story that goes with it.

Holy Buddha,
in our quest to honor all beings,
by not harming any of God's tiniest of creatures.
We have all stepped in poo poo.
Amen

The rules are simple,to use Susan's picture she posts then compose a story up to 140 characters including spaces and punctuation.
Then hop on over to Susan's and leave your name. She even has a brilliant character counter to help us count.
As Susan promises, it's fast, it's fiction, it's fun!

Musical Monday #6

2010-05-09T19:27:00.000-05:00

Musical Monday is brought to you by Diane of Good Morning Glory.
Go and check her out, I think you'll like what you see.

The rules are very simple, post a song that's moved you in some way during the past week
Drops of Jupiter by Train did it for me this week. Ended up buying it on itunes and singing along all afternoon,
Oh and I almost forgot;
Happy Mother's Day to all the beautiful Mothers in blogyland!

Drops Of Jupiter lyrics
Songwriters: Hotchkiss, Robert S; Monahan, Pat; Stafford, James W; Underwood, Scott Michael; Colin, Charlie;

Now that she's back in the atmosphere
With drops of Jupiter in her hair, hey
She acts like summer and walks like rain
Reminds me that there's a time to change, hey
Since the return from her stay on the moon
She listens like spring and she talks like June, hey, hey

But tell me, did you sail across the sun?
Did you make it to the Milky Way
To see the lights all faded
And that heaven is overrated?

Tell me, did you fall for a shooting star?
One without a permanent scar
And then you missed me
While you were looking for yourself out there?

Now that she's back from that soul vacation
Tracing her way through the constellation, hey
She checks out Mozart while she does Tae-Bo
Reminds me that there's room to grow, hey

Now that she's back in the atmosphere
I'm afraid that she might think of me as
Plain ol' Jane told a story about a man
Who was too afraid to fly so he never did land

But tell me, did the wind sweep you off your feet?
Did you finally get the chance
To dance along the light of day
And head back to the Milky Way?

And tell me, did Venus blow your mind?
Was it everything you wanted to find?
And then you missed me
While you were looking for yourself out there

Can you imagine no love, pride, deep-fried chicken
Your best friend always sticking up for you
Even when I know you're wrong?

Can you imagine no first dance, freeze-dried romance
Five-hour phone conversation
The best soy latte that you ever had, and me?

But tell me, did the wind sweep you off your feet?
Did you finally get the chance
To dance along the light of day
And head back toward the Milky Way?

But tell me, did you sail across the sun?
Did you make it to the Milky Way
To see the lights all faded
And that heaven is overrated?

And tell me, did you fall for a shooting star?
One without a permanent scar
And then you missed me
While you were looking for yourself?

And did you finally get the chance
To dance along the light of day?
And did you fall for a shooting star?
Fall for a shooting star?
And now you're lonely looking for yourself out there

Happy Mother's Day All You Superwomen!

2010-05-06T15:34:00.032-05:00

I saw this the other day and wanted to share it with, who else, all my friends here.
Author Unknown
Have a wonderful day tomorow everyone!

Mom will ask you to wash your hands
and wipe your feet.

To mind your manners.
To cover your mouth when you cough.

Mom will ask you to not jump off a cliff.
even though everyone else is.

To stop making that face or it will freeze that way.
To stop fighting or she'll turn this car right around.

Mom will ask that if you don't have anything nice to say,
to not say anything at all. To remember that money doesn't
doesn't grow on trees.

To do your homework, clean your room,keep your elbows off
the table and eat your vegetables.

To not forget your jacket. To brush your teeth, wash behind
your ears and wear clean underwear.

Mom will ask you what you want for breakfast,when you need
a ride home from practice and if you have any clean socks.

Mom will ask you to be kind and patient. To be
a good person, call your grandparents ,
work had ad pay your bills on time .

But there's one thing,
Mom never asks for thanks!

Thank you Moms of my world.
Happy Mother's Day!

"Mothers hold their children's hands for a short while, but their hearts forever." ~Author Unknown

Wednesday Wickedness # 1

2010-05-04T21:15:00.001-05:00

Hi and welcome to our brand new Wednesday Wickedness, brought to you by Jenera
We are like other memes in that we will ask you ten questions each and every Wednesday. But our little "twist" is that each week we will pick a famous person and pick ten of their quotes. Each of our questions will be based on the quotes. Got it? Great! Let's begin this week's meme!

Today we picked Taylor Swift. Here's Wednesday Wickedness!

1. "I never want to change so much that people can't recognize me." Do you believe people can truly change?

I think people can change almost anything about themselves.
Not everything though.

2. "People haven't always been there for me but music always has." Do you have people in your life you could always count on?

Yes, I do!

3. "I’m intimidated by the fear of being average." Do you thing there is anything wrong with being average?

No, I am average in many ways and I like that about myself.

4. "Never believe anyone who says you don't deserve what you want." Do you believe you deserve everything you want?

No, sometimes I want what's not good for me and
I'm usually glad when I don't get it.

5. " I have to believe in fairytales and I have to believe in love." Do you believe in fairy tale love?

Some of it but nobody is happy all day, everyday. I am usually happy everyday but sometimes not all day.

6. " I wouldn't want to date a pushover who would let me make all the plans and have all the control." Do you believe in sharing the control in your relationships?

Yesssss, give and take works for my relationship just fine.

7. "Sometimes [finding new friends] is the best thing about dating. I've met so many friends through guys that I've dated. And now, the guys are gone but the girls are still around." Did you ever make a close friend from someone that you've dated?

Yes, I did. It's different though.
Girl power rules!

8. "But there are a lot of rumors out there that you just have to ignore." Has anyone ever spread something malicious about you?

Yes and I didn't correct it and I ended up letting my 10 year old boyfriend believe that I didn't like him. Tisk! I'm sure he got over it.

9. "I set goals that are just a little bit out of reach, but not totally out of reach." How do you go about setting your goals?

I work up to goals, sometimes by baby steps and I don't give up.
I visualize what I want and work in that direction.

10. " I remember seeing girls crying in the bathroom every Monday about what they did at a party that weekend. I never wanted to be that girl." Have you ever done something at a party that you've ever regretted?

I don't think so, but I might have said something to someone that I regretted later.

Thanks for checking out our Wednesday craziness. We hope you join us again. Please visit our other player's posts and make a comment. Join us next week for our next meme!

Microfiction Monday # 21

2010-05-02T21:38:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Microfiction Monday,
where a picture paints 140 characters.
Susan over at Stonyriver hosts Microfiction Monday

I'm sure Susan is knee deep in trying to get stuff done and might not be able to host MM today. I wrote a little something ,something anyway.
Have a great week all you MM fanatics !

Here's this weeks picture and my story that goes with it.

"Marcus, why are we doing the Full Monty
under our legionnaire's costumes?
I've heard of method acting but this is downright dangerous!"

The rules are simple,to use Susan's picture she posts then compose a story up to 140 characters including spaces and punctuation.
Then hop on over to Susan's and leave your name. She even has a brilliant character counter to help us count.
As Susan promises, it's fast, it's fiction, it's fun!

Still kicking!

2010-04-28T10:18:00.000-05:00

I am sorry that I have not been posting as much lately.
My thoughts are still here with you, but my body is being pulled elsewhere.
Soon I will be back , but until then I want to share this will you!
Have a wonderful weekend and I'll see you back here for Micro. Monday and Musical Monday.

I would never trade my amazing friends, my wonderful life, my loving family for less gray hair or a flatter belly.
As I've aged, I've become kinder to myself,and less critical of myself. I've become my own friend.

I don't chide myself for eating that extra cookie, or for not making my bed, or for buying that silly cement gecko that I didn't need, but looks so avant garde on my patio.

I am entitled to a treat, to be messy, to be extravagant.
I have seen too many dear friends leave this world too soon; before they
understood the great freedom that comes with aging.

Whose business is it if I choose to read or play on the computer until 4 AM
and sleep until noon?
I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 60
& 70's, and if I, at the same time, wish to weep over a lost love ... I will.

I will walk the beach in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves with abandon if I choose to, despite the pitying glances from the jet set.

They, too, will get old.
I know I am sometimes forgetful. But there again, some of life is just as well forgotten. And I eventually remember the important things.

Sure, over the years my heart has been broken. How can your heart not break when you lose a loved one, or when a child suffers, or even when somebody's beloved pet gets hit by a car?

But broken hearts are what give us strength and understanding and compassion. A heart never broken is pristine and sterile and
will never know the joy of being imperfect.

I am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turning gray, and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face.
So many have never laughed, and so many have died before their hair could turn silver.

As you get older, it is easier to be positive. You care less about what other people think. I don't question myself anymore.
I've even earned the right to be wrong.

So, to answer your question, I like being old. It has set me free. I like the person I have become.. I am not going to live forever,
but while I am still here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about what will be.

And I shall eat dessert every single day (if I feel like it) and celebrate birthdays, every single one!

Musical Monday/Musical Therapy

2010-04-25T18:07:00.003-05:00

Musical Monday is brought to you by Diane of Good Morning Glory.
Go and check her out, I think you'll like what you see.

The rules are very simple, post a song that's moved you in some way during the past week
and then list the lyrics if you can. This weeks theme is Musical Therapy.

I picked Lean on Me as my Musical Therapy song.
For me listening to the song is like therapy without a doctor.

Hope you enjoy it and hope that you have a great week ahead!

Performed by Kid Rock,Sheryl Crow,and Keith Urban.
(Written by Bill Withers)

Sometimes in our lives we all have pain
We all have sorrow
But if we are wise we know that there's
Always tomorrow

Lean on me when you're not strong and
I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long till I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on

Please swallow your pride if I have things
You need to borrow
For no one can fill those of your needs
that you won't let show

Just call on me brother when you need a hand
We all need somebody to lean on
I just might have a problem that you'd understand
We all need somebody to lean on