Woordz

Keyword: Woordz

I received this email today and I just had to post it here. It is so funny! Why would I even think about furthering my education with a place that can’t even spell correctly?!? Yeah, I’ll get right on that one! Expect my call reeelly soon cuz I wants me Bacheelor Deegreez as soon as possible =P

Clouds

Keyword: Clouds

I love to watch the clouds go by. I used to sit outside for hours and read underneath a tree and I’d take a break every now and then just to look up at the clouds. I usually always see something in the clouds such as a bunny, a face, or like today, I saw fingers and hands. I appreciate the sky whether it’s sunny out or gloomy. Actually, I prefer the clouds when it’s dark and spooky outside. To see hands or fingers in the clouds on those days, would be just plain creepy and I would love that! I never know the correct names for cloud formations, but I just make up my own names such as, Glass Ceiling Clouds: these are when the bottom of the clouds look like they are sitting flat on glass, and The Simpsons Clouds: these are puffy and look just like the ones in the opening of The Simpsons. My nephew quickly pointed out to me the other day that those are not called The Simpsons clouds and he told me the proper name, but I don’t remember what he said. Eh, I like my names better. Pictured above are some sky pics that I have captured over the past few years.

Photographs

Keyword: Photographs

I was looking at new cameras today because I’ve had mine since 2003. It’s a Kodak and it feels like a dinosaur in my hands. The cameras I see now are all slim and tiny. I’ve got the grandma of digital cameras and she’s looking for her rocker. Other than that, I love taking pictures. I have so many stored on my computer that I often find myself looking at them to relive a specific moment. Most make me happy, but there are a few that make me sad. A snippet of the happy ones is shown above.

Gasoline

Keyword: Gasoline

Gas prices are killing us. We spend about $130 per week on gas. That's $130 dollars I could have spent on movies, books, sharpies, chocolate...Crap!

Dolls

Keyword: dolls

I have a doll that I have had since birth. I’m not sure of the name, but my mom always called her roly-poly. At least, I think she was talking about the doll and not me =) I would have to say that my baby doll (pictured above), is my most prized possession. I love her and I want to be buried with her. I’ve asked this before, does that make me weird? Same answer as before: I sure hope so. A few years ago, I tried to find roly-poly’s boyfriend on E-Bay. I found him and was going to buy him, but I felt that since she had been my only child for over 40 years, she might get a bit jealous, so I didn’t buy him. He is cute and all, but he doesn’t fit in at my house. Poor child.

Tardiness

Keyword: Tardiness

I am tardy and missed yesterday's post because I went to see this...

Awesome movie!

M&M's

Keyword: M&M's

When I used to work at my last job, I would cook M&M’s for lunch. Sounds weird, but I’d get a pack out of the snack machine, put them on a paper plate, then microwave them for 30 seconds or so. I love melted M&M’s. The crispy outer shell means they are self-contained so there is no melted chocolate on my fingers. I like the chocolate squirtage in my mouth when I bite into one of ‘em. Yum. I’m fat.

Me as an M&M

Lightning bugs

Keyword: Lightning bugs

I love these bugs and their little butts that light up. I was outside tonight and the fields are alive with lightning bugs. I say lightning bugs, some say fireflys. Whatever. Those bugs with the butts that light up. Nothing says summer for me quite like these little guys. I like to catch them and let ‘em crawl all over my hand. Sometimes I have to make them fly away because they don’t want to leave me. I’m so sweet, that’s why =P I’ve heard stories about kids that would catch some lightning bugs and put them in a jar. I never did that. To me, that seems cruel. Hopefully, those kids let them go again before that jar became a crime scene. I’d just rather watch them fly and be free. I’m such a hippie.

Sunday dinner

Keyword: Sunday dinner

Sunday dinner is always a big thing in the South. We had barbecue chicken today and it made me think of Sunday dinners of long ago. Actually, our Sunday started with a big breakfast and this was always my favorite. My mom made biscuits from scratch, eggs, bacon, fried taters, and yummy gravy. I don’t really remember the Sunday lunch menu as much as I remember these wonderful breakfasts. I wish I had someone to cook for me today and everyday. I want a biscuit!!!

Activity books

Keyword: Activity books

I must admit it, I am a child at heart. Today I found myself in the floor, on my belly, coloring in an activity book. It was one of those pages that you color by number and it was a turtle. I can’t help it, I just love activity books. Plain old coloring books lack pizzazz, all you do is color in those, but activity books have all kinds of stuff to do. I am particularly fond of the dot-to-dots and color by numbers. Oh, and the mazes are cool, too. I bought my activity book yesterday at a store that had them for 50% off. Hey, at those prices, who could resist? Well, I must get back to my pages…I need to find a green crayon for number 3.

Sharpies

Keyword: Sharpies

Sharpies are the greatest marker ever invented. Just my opinion. I use mine to draw and I have about 40 of ‘em. The pics above and below are drawings of mine, but they are not the best ones I have, I just didn’t feel like using the scanner tonight and these were already on my computer. My favorite type of Sharpie is the double end ones. There is a fat tip on one end and a fine line tip on the other. Just perfect for all my artistic needs. I love to doodle and I cannot call my drawings art…it’s just something I do. Gotta go, I feel a drawing coming on.

Fall

Keyword: Fall

I’m not sure why, but today I have been having feelings of fall. I call it fall, some call it Autumn. Either way, I have been feeling it today. I even got out my black licorice candle and put it by my bed. I didn’t light it, but the aroma is so strong, it just oozes into the air when the lid is removed. The Yankee Candle Co. retired this candle a few years ago and made me sad so I burn my four candles sparingly. The picture above is of my front yard about 20 years ago and it is one of my favorites because it just has some of my favorite things: dead leaves, rain, and plastic ghosts hanging from the trees. It just screams Halloween, which is another one of my favorite things. I felt the fall vibe so strong today, that I even watched Hocus Pocus. I think I have these feelings the same time every year. I’m out of season. Next month, I’ll be experiencing Christmas early. I’m weird but I wouldn’t want to be any other way.

Kindergarten

Keyword: Kindergarten

My 7-year old nephew told me today that kindergarten is just about playing games and going outside. I asked him did he learn anything when he was in kindergarten, and he said, “yeah, how to play games and go outside”. I laughed, but I think he is right. When I was in kindergarten, more than 30 years ago, I remember one day when we tried on wigs. I’m not sure why we did that, but it stands as a special day. I remember that day and the time when I walked home by myself. That stands out in my mind because I was so scared. School was dismissed early and my mom didn’t know it. I was standing outside with the principal of the school waiting for her, when I decided that it wasn’t that far and I could walk home all by myself. I believe it was like five blocks or something. The principal didn’t even try and stop me! How many adults would let a 5-year old kid take off by themselves?!? I remember walking past a fenced in yard and having a German Shepard growl and try to get me. Oh, and I’m lucky I’m still here today because after I found my way home, my mom freaked out and told me that the cops were looking for a guy in the neighborhood that was abducting children. At the time, I could care less because when I walked in the door, all I saw was my sister and my mom eating Kentucky Fried chicken without me! The nerve! Kindergarten was cool and life was much simpler then. *sigh*

Popcorn

Keyword: Popcorn

I love popcorn! Don’t give me any of that microwave popcorn either! I like making my own the old-fashioned way. All it takes is a heat source, a pan with a lid, popcorn, and salt. If I’m feeling saucy, I’ll put some yummy melted butter on top! Oh, and if I am desiring an even more artery clogging treat and it’s movie night, I melt a Hershey bar and dip the popcorn in it. :drool: Yeah, I guess microwave popcorn will do in a pinch, but I’d rather take the time and effort to make something tastier. The drive-in movie theatre, which is in the town I live in, has the best popcorn if you get it fresh, and the Target snack bar has some popcorn to die for. Did I just say ‘to die for’? I’ve never used that statement before in my life. Ick. Oh, and my favorite kind of Jelly Belly jellybean? Buttered popcorn, of course!

Coke

Keyword: Coke

It’s true, things do go better with Coke. I am very addicted to Coca-Cola. I wrote Coca-Cola because I hate saying just Coke in reference to being addicted to something. I know it is probably eating away my insides, like it gets corrosion off of a car battery, but I don’t care. We used to have some tall green glasses with Coke on the side, but I have no idea where they ended up. Probably boxed up somewhere. I remember when I was younger, during the 70s, we had a bottle of Coke every night with dinner. That’s probably where my addiction came from. I remember the bottles were 1 liter bottles and I think they were green, too. My aunt used to drink about 2 liters every day. It’s easy to get hooked on the stuff. Speaking of which…I need a fix.

Kindness

Keyword: Kindness

I enjoy those commercials that show random acts of kindness. I wonder if it really works the way they show it, kind of like a domino effect. I'd like to think so. I've always been kind, but I accept no praise for it. There is just something in my genetic makeup that makes me that way. That's why I hate it when I get so pissed off at other people not respecting their fellow human beings. Some people will go out of their way to not only knock down someone in trouble, but step on them when they are down. I hate seeing that because it makes me angry and makes me think about changing my ways. Why should I be so nice when everyone else is only looking out for themselves? I'll feel like that for awhile, then I'll come to my senses and feel guilty for questioning why I am the way I am. I am me for a reason and I'd like to think that I've helped people along the way. Random acts of kindness...think about it.

Cartoons

Keyword: Cartoons

My favorite day of the week is Saturday. I think the reason for this is because it means “cartoon day” to me. Back in the old days, ya know, the 70s and 80s, us kiddies could only watch cartoons on Saturday mornings. Some of my faves were (some are live action, not cartoons) Bugs Bunny, ABC Weekend Specials, Captain Caveman, The Snorks (I call them the underwater Smurfs), Flintstone Kids, American Bandstand, Scooby-Doo, Land of the Lost (original, not that crappy remake of the 90s), Sigmund and the Sea Monsters, Fat Albert. Okay, I’ll admit it, I watched some toons in the 90s too. Some of those were Doug, Tiny Toons, Pinky and the Brain, Camp Candy, Life With Louie, PepperAnn, Recess, Bobby’s World. I’m sure there’s more but I can’t remember any more. I gotta go find some old tapes and relive my youth. Geez, my middle name should have been ‘Nostalgia’.

Note: How could I forget my most favorite PSA on Saturday mornings?!? It was Time for Timer and his "Hankering for a hunk of cheese"! Here are the lyrics and a pic...Is it me or does Timer look high? Hmm...high on cheese?

Bang, bang, bang!
Oh! Howdy Partner! Time for Timer!
Do you ever get that hungry feeling after school?
Boy, I do! I'm so hungry, I could eat a wagon wheel!

When I'm slow on the draw and I need something to chaw,
I hanker for a hunk of cheese!
When my ten gallon hat's a-feelin' five gallons flat
I've got something planned, which is
Little cheese sandwiches! Come on!

Here's a great little snack to tide you over till dinner!
If you want something that's delicious and nutritious,
cheese is a super snack! Look! A wagon wheel!

When my get up and go has got up and went,
I hanker for a hunk of cheese!
When I'm dancin' the hoedown and my boots kinda slow down,
Or anytime I'm week in the knees,
I hanker for a hunk of,
A slab, a slice, a chunk of,
A snack that is a winner,
And yet won't spoil my dinner!
I hanker for a hunk of cheese! Ya-hoo!

Rain

Keyword: Rain

I love a rainy day. Today was such a day and I really enjoyed it. I prefer it to be just a light rain, but today's rain was accompanied by dark clouds, lightning, and gusty winds. My ideal summer afternoon is to be sitting on a screened in porch, listening to the rain, ceiling fans on low, and books and magazines at my fingertips. I'd also like a couch or lounger there so I can take a quick nap while it rains. There is something so soothing about rain and how it makes everything seem so shiny and clean. Just writing this and remembering the downpour earlier today is making me relaxed and a bit sleepy. I must go to my happy place now.

Sleep

Keyword: Sleep

I wanted to post everyday, but because of lack of sleep, I missed yesterday. I have weird sleep habits and I know that's not good for me. I'll sleep 2 hours and then be awake for 18 hours, then sleep 4 hours and be awake for 12. There is no rhyme or reason for any of this. At least one day per week, I'll sleep 8 hours and my body will be so sore when I get up. They say that as one gets older, less sleep is the norm, but what they don't tell us is that all this does is create zombie-like old people. Actually, I feel a bit zombieish right now. Well, without the desire to consume human flesh. Ick.

Candy

Keyword: Candy

For the past few days, I have been craving some old school candy. I’m talking Bottlecaps, Razzles, green apple gum, Pop Rocks, wax lips, wax bottles with the syrup in them, Fun Dip. There is one sucker, or lollipop, that I remember but I can’t find it anywhere. It was caramel with a ribbon of red running through it. It was square, but I don’t remember what flavor the red stuff was…AND, I found it online! It’s called Slapstix. Aw, man, now I REALLY want one. *singsong*I want candy…dun…dun…I want candy*endsingsong*

Pencils

Keyword: Pencils

I like the smell of pencils. It always brings me back to the good old school days. As with other things I have mentioned, I still have pencils from when I was a teenager. I keep them in an old Dodgers Icee cup along with ink pens that have long since gone dry. Also in this cup are two wooden pencils from Disneyworld. I believe they date back to ’85 or ’86. I have a lot of clutter but I see most of it as almost like tourist traps on my trip down memory lane.

Don't you love New York in the fall? It makes me wanna buy school supplies. I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address. On the other hand, this not knowing has its charms. –Joe Fox-“You’ve Got Mail”

Magazines

Keyword: Magazines

I collect magazines. I don’t mean to collect them, I just never throw them away. I never know when I might need a certain issue again. Can’t throw it away. I have magazines in my closet from my teen years. Most of those are teen or fashion magazines. I also collected interior decorating magazines, too. I used to have aspirations of being an interior decorator but never pursued it. The fashion magazines used to keep me occupied because I would take an ink pen and give all the models heavy eyeliner. I remember sitting in study hall at school and inking page after page. I wonder if that’s weird. I sure hope so.

Dimes

Keyword: Dimes

A dime will not buy much today. I’m not sure if it will even buy one piece of candy. I have fond memories of dimes. That sounds stupid, but I used to be a gambler in my early days. I mean really early days. I was playing blackjack for dimes when I was about 8 years old. It was kind of a family thing and I enjoyed it because I knew every Thanksgiving or Christmas, I was gonna make some extra cash for candy. That last statement sounds like such a redneck thing to say, but I swear I’m not a redneck…I’m country, but not redneck. My mom loved cards and card games, but my dad hated it when we gambled. I’d sit around the table with my mom, my aunt, my uncle and my cousins and we’d all play blackjack. If I got stuck with 13, I’d always stay and not take any cards. I always got laughed at, but hey sometimes the dealer would bust and I’d get paid. Yeah, I’m still not that great of a blackjack player. Oh, and I still play for dimes.

Kissing

Busy. Just a pic for tonight.

grass

Keyword: grass

My dad decided to mow the grass today. Well, it needed it, but he decided to do it during the hottest part of the day. I went out to tell him to be careful and not overdo it and I kind of felt like I was being his mother. I’m surprised he didn’t tell me that, but I worry about him. The yard looks good though. I love the look of a freshly cut lawn. Well, I actually love the smell of a freshly cut lawn. My senses love it, but my allergies hate it. I spent a lot of time outdoors today, so when I wake up tomorrow, I will probably not be able to talk or even breathe. When I was a kid, I used to like kicking off my shoes and walking around the yard after the grass was cut. Now I can’t do that for fear that I’ll step in dog doo. There’s nothing quite like smooshing dog crap between your toes. Been there. Done that. Took photos. Canceled the next trip.

Bath

Keyword: Bath

Whenever possible, I like to take a bath rather than a shower. A bubble bath is calming, while most of the time a shower is rushed. My favorite bubble bath is scented with sweet tea roses and I like to lounge in the tub just until the water turns tepid. Showers are great to get off the scum but a bath is good way to make you all prune-e.

Star

Keyword: Star

Not many people have a favorite shape. A favorite color maybe, but not a favorite shape. Mine is the star. To be exact, I love red stars. I'm not sure when the star became my favorite but red has always been my favorite color. I sure have used the word 'favorite' a lot during this post. Maybe 'favorite' is my favorite word.

Shoes

Keyword: Shoes

I love shoes, but I am not the typical female that has like three hundred pairs. I have my favorites, such as my first ever Converse, and my old flip-flops. The ones in the first pic above were my first Converse given to me by Scott. Since then, I have been craving another pair. Recently, I have been wearing some Converse looking flats but they have zero support and after awhile they hurt my feet. I absolutely hate high heels and I think they should be outlawed. I once fell off of a pair of high heels in front of a classroom full of my peers and they laughed. I don’t blame them because I bet it was freakin hilarious. Since then, I refuse to wear anything more that a chunky heel. Chunky me in a chunky heel. Shoes made for me.

School

Keyword: School

I was an average student in high school. I graduated with a 3.4 GPA. I could have done better but I just wasn't interested. The last half of my senior year saw me leaving early every other day just because the weather was warm and beautiful. High school was an okay experience for me. I wasn't in the cool clique and not quite an outcast, but kind of in between. The nobodies. Actually, I was kind of the queen of the nobodies. I ruled the nobodies and they obeyed no one.

Now when I hear the word school I kind of cringe because I am one class shy of getting my business degree. My student loans ran out and so did my grants and I need close to a thousand dollars to finish. As of yet, I have saved zero towards that last class. I can see it now, I'll be featured in the local paper because I finally saved enough money and finished my degree at age 84. Perseverance. Yeah, right.

New York

Keyword: New York

I have always wanted to visit New York. I just want to stay for one day, from morning to late afternoon and then get the heck out of dodge. I even know the day that I want to visit: Thanksgiving Day. I want to see the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and then shop at Macy's after it is over. I'm not even sure if the place is open that day, but if it is, I want to shop! I also want to visit Central Park and find that gothic looking bridge I have a pic of above. I just want to be a typical tourist and take pics of everything and hopefully not get beat up for looking like a country bumpkin in the big city! *Sissy goes to see the city folk!*

Don't you love New York in the fall? It makes me wanna buy school supplies. I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address. On the other hand, this not knowing has its charms. –Joe Fox-“You’ve Got Mail”

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Brinkley is my dog. He loves the streets of New York as much as I do. Although he likes to eat bits of pizza and bagels off the sidewalk and I prefer to buy them. –Joe Fox-“You’ve Got Mail”

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Once I read a story about a butterfly in the subway, and today, I saw one. It got on at 42nd, and off at 59th, where, I assume it was going to Bloomingdales to buy a hat that will turn out to be a mistake - as almost all hats are. –Kathleen Kelly-“You’ve Got Mail”