Benjamin Franklin said...

The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.

I find myself trapped on that particular hamster wheel lately, in regard to a couple of relationships I have..one with a friend one with a family member.

In the last 2 days I have had 2 light bulb moments in regard to them. Yesterday was the "aha" with my friend. I realized that our relationship is what it is because of the direction and circumstances of our lives. It's not going to change and I have decided FINALLY to let it go.

Today's "aha" is all about the relationship with a particular family member. We are where we are because she has made a choice about how she wants to live her life..and I need to let my expectations and assumptions go. I have decided to FINALLY let go.

I find myself at peace about the friendship and am working toward being at peace with my family member..that is the best I can do...

Wonderful Old Gal

One day, I saw a wonderful old gal sitting on her front step, so I walked up to her and said, "I couldn't help noticing how happy you look. What is your secret for such a long, happy life?"





"I smoke ten stogies a day," she said. "Before I go to bed, I smoke a nice big joint. All my life, I've eaten only junk food, and I put away at least a fifth of Jack Daniels every week. On weekends, I pop pills, and never do any exercise at all."

"Absolutely, absolutely amazing," I thought, and asked, "How old are you?"

"Twenty-four," she replied.

The Ball That broke Hanks record....

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What a great weekend so far..and it's only Sunday afternoon

...and here I sit in my comfy chair with my feet up watching football with my honey.

My husband asked me on Thursday if I wanted to go up to the Orlando area for the weekend. We are antique dealers and there was an antique fair up in Mt Dora. Mt Dora is a lovely picturesque town a bit North and West of Orlando. The charming little burg sits lakeside and is filled with B & B's , cafe's and shops. Note to Orlando area readers: GO THERE if you haven't discovered it yet..I think it is probably lovely at Christmas time. We spent friday night there, had a great dinner and just really enjoyed our quiet time together. Saturday we went to the antique fair and finished that up by 11 (we're early risers) and headed to Epcot at Disney.

Not crowded but extremely hot and humid. There is a bright spot about Disney in the off season...NO LINES..if you can handle the heat, the parks are really fun. We saw the entire park, went to all the good attractions and never waited more that 10 minutes for anything.

There is a quality to our life now, that I just feel so grateful for. My husband and I have been together for 22 years..and of course like all couples, you go through good times and bad times, exciting times and boring times. We work together, live together and play together. I don't know how many couples can do that, but we seem to have figured out the formula.

In any case, I won't bore you all with the details...but..it really has been a great weekend..and it's only Sunday afternoon!

It's still so hot!!

By mid September I am sooooooooooooooooo done with hot and humid weather. When I see the street audience on the Today show wearing light jackets, I am extremely jealous..I long for those days..and by now, I can barely stand another minute of this weather...

Gosh I hate when I whine...I'm going to look back on this post in January...when the people on the Today show are wearing coats and mittens, and it's 75 here...

ok I feel better now.

In Memorium

Photo's finally!!

Beautiful Flagler College in St Augustine

River Street In Savannah

Our oldest grandson - Pierce - 11 yrs old

Second oldest - Nikolai, 10 and his sister Sasha, 6 and my beautiful step daughter Tara, the Momma

3rd in Line Sebastian, 8

Our daughter Celina , 19 and Sasha, 6... BFF!!



Celina and Lilia, 3


The newsest member of the clan - Jude, 17 months




Tri County Stadium, home of the Carolina Mudcats!!

Fun at the game, Sasha, Grandma leelee and Celina

Action shot!!

Friday Funny

A cannibal was walking through the jungle and came upon a restaurant
operated by a fellow cannibal. Feeling somewhat hungry, he sat down
and looked over the menu...

Broiled Missionary: $10.00

Fried Explorer: $15.00

Grilled Republican: $100.00

Baked Democrat: $100.00

The cannibal called the waiter over and asked, 'Why such a price
difference for the Politicians?

The waiter replied:
"Have you ever tried to clean one? They're so full of shit, it takes all
morning."

Home again, home again, jiggidy jig

Hi All!

Back home again..great trip...will fill you in and post LOTS OF PHOTOS...soon as I can carve out a minute

HUGS!

Long weekend

Heading out tomorrow for a nice long weekend...looking forward to visiting our Grandkids...YIPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!! You can count on pictures when I return..I look for any excuse to share MY SIX cutie's with you all.

Hope you all have a great labor day weekend..stay safe and have fun!

HUGS!!

The Black Crowes

So last night my 19 year old daughter humored me and accompanied me to a Black Crowes concert. I totally rocked...I mean how can you not? Daughter..was impressed with the music and my enthusiasm ~wink~ Mommy is a rock and roll girl ..Oh Yeah she is!!

Honestly, this week has been crazy. Looking forward to doing as little as possible this weekend, and preparing for our small road trip next weekend to visit our grandkids..I can't wait! Have a wonderful weekend bloggers!!

HUGS!!

Heartbroken....

I'm sorry..but I just couldn't resist this one...too funny!!

What a long strange trip it's been.

Old friends are coming out of the woodwork. I have been in touch with good friends who I have lost contact with over the years. It's amazing and wonderful. For some reason, since my (30th!!) HS reunion last November, I have had the need to touch base with people from my past. Now with the internet, it's so easy and rewarding.

Recalling old times has been bringing me so much joy. Memories are sparked that just have me smiling. I think for me, I have been so busy for the last 20 years raising a child and having a family of my own, building a business, that I just put that part of my life on the back burner. It's what we all do right? I mean, we can't go through life stuck in 1977 can we? :-)

I guess I just have more time now to put myself first. My child is 19, our business is solid, I actually have down time again, it's been many years since I've had that. I like it, I'm going to be a feather on the wind right now..and kind of go where the wind takes me so to speak..in friendships and self realizations.

Check this out..

Undecided- Decider

Over at The Phosgene Kid's Blog

Excuse me ..WHAT DID HE SAY???

I guess you forgot all about that....Thanks for nothing DICK!! What a travesty!

I've been to Springfield....to see Homer and the gang

and have been Simpsonized...I'd love to see you Simpsonized too...try it and put it on your blog..let me know in my comments section.

leelee Before Simpsonizing

and
leelee AFTER Simpsonizing

Michael Vick Chew Toy

You can’t buy a Michael Vick jersey anymore. You can’t buy his Nike shoes, you can’t buy Vick-related apparel from the NFL’s online shop and you can’t buy his stuff at sporting good stores.

So the Vick dog chew toy is just about the last thing you can purchase with Vick’s name on it. The manufacturers explain:

Is it different you ask? You bet it is! The Vick Dog Chew Toy is made of state of the art “dog” material. The Vick Toy Doll is so strong and flexible, it will challenge even the most aggressive breeds. Especially Mike’s Favorite Breed, The Pit Bull.

Unlike Vick, our manufacturer is so sure of its durability they guarantee it against the most aggressive dog destruction. It Bends. It Bounces. It Flies. It Floats. And best of all, it lasts through the whole season and more!

leelee's note: I found this article here at footballnews-247

Hippiefest

Hubs and I went to Hippiefest last night at the Hard Rock..we had a wonderful fun time. I know, I know I can hear you saying 'HAS BEENS..LEELEE, HAS BEENS" and things like " LeeLee..it's 2007..stop living in the past" But you know..this is the music I love and grew up with...so I will never get over it.

The show was fun..opened with Badfinger (no matter what you are....I will always be around....), then Country Joe McDonald, Felix Cavaliere played Young Rascals songs and a montage of 60's favs, THE ZOMBIES (were so flippin awesome..watch the video), the Flo and Eddie from The Turtles...and the show finished off with Leslie West and Mountain..you can't imagine how HE still rocks..

Ok, OK, I know...these performers are 60+, but they flippin' rock..and I was home by 11...how great is that!!!