I'm getting rather excited about our upcoming trip to California. Husband and I are headed West in early May for 9 fun filled days. I've been perusing my Frommers and the internet to put together an itinerary. This is our first "empty nester" trip and I want it to go well. I'm hoping husband will enjoy himself so much, he'll be anxious to plan another journey.
I've always loved to travel. Many, many moons ago, I was a travel agent and had the opportunity to visit some wonderful spots. However for the last 20ish years or so...shit did I just write 20 years or so...yikes.....we haven't traveled too extensively save for our annual sojourns to the Keys (a semi-local destination) and Orlando. Now we find ourselves with time and funds to be able to see more...spread our wings, just the 2 of us. I'm counting the days.
Starting in San Francisco, we'll tour there and spend 3 nights, then rent a car and head down to the Monterey Penisula and Carmel for 2 nights..continue South to Hearst Castle and Santa Barbara...then end in Los Angeles for 3 nights.
I've got a 1gb memory card in my camera..and plan on snapping tons of photos..which I will undoubtedly post here at some point..I can't remember when I have been so excited about a trip...
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Sunday, April 22, 2007
rANdOmNEsS
Time may be a great healer, but it's also a lousy beautician.
Remember, amateurs built the ark. Professionals built the Titanic.
Conscience is what hurts when everything else feels so good.
Talk is cheap because supply exceeds demand.
Stupidity got us into this mess ... why can't it get us out?
Even if you are on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.
Politicians and diapers have one thing in common. They should both be changed regularly...and for the same reason.
I don't mind going nowhere as long as it's an interesting path.
Anything free is worth what you pay for it.
Indecision is the key to flexibility.
Remember, amateurs built the ark. Professionals built the Titanic.
Conscience is what hurts when everything else feels so good.
Talk is cheap because supply exceeds demand.
Stupidity got us into this mess ... why can't it get us out?
Even if you are on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.
Politicians and diapers have one thing in common. They should both be changed regularly...and for the same reason.
I don't mind going nowhere as long as it's an interesting path.
Anything free is worth what you pay for it.
Indecision is the key to flexibility.
Friday, April 20, 2007
More Fun Stuff on Friday
An archeological team, digging in Washington DC, has uncovered 10,000
year old bones and fossil remains of what is believed to be the first politician.
year old bones and fossil remains of what is believed to be the first politician.
Have a fun weekend everyone!!
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
MSN...TAKE DOWN THAT AWFUL PICTURE
My God do we have to be subjected to that seeing killer every time the MSN Homepage comes up? Must this sick murderer be given star status by having his picture everywhere.. brandishing weapons and spewing his hatred..
Can you imagine the families of the victims having to see that? It's disgusting and morbid..
I'm switching my home page immediately.
Can you imagine the families of the victims having to see that? It's disgusting and morbid..
I'm switching my home page immediately.
Oh boy...I've been tagged...
My new friend and fellow Blogger Queenie has tagged me to list ONLY 5 blogs that I love...I love Queenie's blog...but I am not counting her in the 5...cuz she tagged me...and this isn't easy..so I suppose I will go with who I have been reading every day as of late..(disclaimer: my blog reading habits vascilate...sometimes I am into serious, sometimes only whimsy...so this is merely a snap shot of right now)
Don't Read This Blog - This fellow is very bright and articulate, plus he was the first blogger I ever started reading..I believe in loyalty..plus I like his style
Why Oh Why Must It Be This Way - my dear Pug...he hasn't written in almost a month..and I understand..but I do miss his eloquence and wit. If you haven't perused his blog...go back in the archives..and please check out the lively comments sections
Me No Blog - me loves the Scary Monster - clever - fun - interesting and adorable
Parenthetically Speaking - This gal should win a blog award for great writing, humor and candor..I check her pages many times during the day.
Maydens Voyage - I found Mayden back in the beginning too. This Southern Gal has found a friend in me. Heartfelt and open...always something in her posts to touch my soul.
OH That was only 5...seems kind of sad to only list 5..when there are many I read often..I love and appreciate you all!!
Thanks Queenie Girl and keep up the good work on quitting smoking!!!!
Don't Read This Blog - This fellow is very bright and articulate, plus he was the first blogger I ever started reading..I believe in loyalty..plus I like his style
Why Oh Why Must It Be This Way - my dear Pug...he hasn't written in almost a month..and I understand..but I do miss his eloquence and wit. If you haven't perused his blog...go back in the archives..and please check out the lively comments sections
Me No Blog - me loves the Scary Monster - clever - fun - interesting and adorable
Parenthetically Speaking - This gal should win a blog award for great writing, humor and candor..I check her pages many times during the day.
Maydens Voyage - I found Mayden back in the beginning too. This Southern Gal has found a friend in me. Heartfelt and open...always something in her posts to touch my soul.
OH That was only 5...seems kind of sad to only list 5..when there are many I read often..I love and appreciate you all!!
Thanks Queenie Girl and keep up the good work on quitting smoking!!!!
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Virginia Tech
I feel such a sense of tragedy and loss today. After the awful events that took place yesterday at Va Tech. My heart is heavy. I want to find answers, but I know there really aren't any. I have a daughter who is a college student.. I can not imagine the pain that the families of those killed and wounded must feel.
I am so very sad.
After I wrote this post this morning. I thought that by perhaps perusing some other blogs I frequent, I could find some solace. I ended up at Phos' Blog and left the following comment, which seems to be my message to myself and to all:
I think we look to God to make everything right as if he had some magical powers. If you believe in God then you may believe that we are made in his image. A God of Love. And yet many turn away from the love..and focus on Hate, racisim, intolerance, war, violence Greed, etc... We keep forgetting that we were born with the gift of free will and the brains to figure out the difference between right and wrong. That is what makes us different from other animals isn't it? Seems some do not bother to take the time or energy to do that.Some days I wonder how long it will be before we just go extinct. We don't seem to be doing such a great job of living in harmony with each other or our planet.God is not the problem..people are.My heart is heavy today..my heart has been heavy since March 2003...all I can do it seems is to try to live a life that reflects the goodness I know is there. The love, forgiveness and tolerance that we were all born with....even in the saddest times.What can I do today that will make the world a better place?~sigh~
I am so very sad.
After I wrote this post this morning. I thought that by perhaps perusing some other blogs I frequent, I could find some solace. I ended up at Phos' Blog and left the following comment, which seems to be my message to myself and to all:
I think we look to God to make everything right as if he had some magical powers. If you believe in God then you may believe that we are made in his image. A God of Love. And yet many turn away from the love..and focus on Hate, racisim, intolerance, war, violence Greed, etc... We keep forgetting that we were born with the gift of free will and the brains to figure out the difference between right and wrong. That is what makes us different from other animals isn't it? Seems some do not bother to take the time or energy to do that.Some days I wonder how long it will be before we just go extinct. We don't seem to be doing such a great job of living in harmony with each other or our planet.God is not the problem..people are.My heart is heavy today..my heart has been heavy since March 2003...all I can do it seems is to try to live a life that reflects the goodness I know is there. The love, forgiveness and tolerance that we were all born with....even in the saddest times.What can I do today that will make the world a better place?~sigh~
Thursday, April 12, 2007
How can you go wrong with a dog joke?
Hi friends..
I've been busy with my darling niece (15) visiting this week. We've been playing tourist..and having a blast.
Just thought I would stop by for a quick joke...this cracked me up:
A guy is driving around the back woods of Tennessee and he sees a sign in front of a broken down shanty-style house: "Talking Dog For Sale.
"
He rings the bell and the owner appears and tells him the dog is in the backyard. The guy goes into the backyard and sees a nice looking Labrador retriever sitting there.
"You talk?" he asks. "Yep," the Lab replies. After the guy recovers from the shock of hearing a dog talk, he says "So, what's your story?"
The Lab looks up and says, "Well, I discovered that I could talk when I was pretty young. I wanted to help the government, so I told the CIA.
In no time at all they had me jetting from country to country, sitting in rooms with spies and world leaders, because no one figured a dog would be eavesdropping. I was one of their most valuable spies for eight years running." "But the jetting around really tired me out, and I knew I wasn't getting any younger so I decided to settle down. I signed up for a job at the airport to do some undercover security, wandering near suspicious characters and listening in." "I uncovered some incredible dealings and was awarded a batch of medals. I got married, had mess of puppies, and now I'm just retired."
The guy is amazed. He goes back in and asks the owner what he wants for the dog. "Ten dollars," the owner says. "Ten dollars? This dog is amazing! Why on earth are you selling him so cheap?", asks the possible buyer.
The owner says, "Because he's a liar. He never did any of that shit!"
I've been busy with my darling niece (15) visiting this week. We've been playing tourist..and having a blast.
Just thought I would stop by for a quick joke...this cracked me up:
A guy is driving around the back woods of Tennessee and he sees a sign in front of a broken down shanty-style house: "Talking Dog For Sale.
"
He rings the bell and the owner appears and tells him the dog is in the backyard. The guy goes into the backyard and sees a nice looking Labrador retriever sitting there.
"You talk?" he asks. "Yep," the Lab replies. After the guy recovers from the shock of hearing a dog talk, he says "So, what's your story?"
The Lab looks up and says, "Well, I discovered that I could talk when I was pretty young. I wanted to help the government, so I told the CIA.
In no time at all they had me jetting from country to country, sitting in rooms with spies and world leaders, because no one figured a dog would be eavesdropping. I was one of their most valuable spies for eight years running." "But the jetting around really tired me out, and I knew I wasn't getting any younger so I decided to settle down. I signed up for a job at the airport to do some undercover security, wandering near suspicious characters and listening in." "I uncovered some incredible dealings and was awarded a batch of medals. I got married, had mess of puppies, and now I'm just retired."
The guy is amazed. He goes back in and asks the owner what he wants for the dog. "Ten dollars," the owner says. "Ten dollars? This dog is amazing! Why on earth are you selling him so cheap?", asks the possible buyer.
The owner says, "Because he's a liar. He never did any of that shit!"
Monday, April 09, 2007
Happy News!
Wow...what a great Easter Holiday we had. It was going to be a quiet foursome with my just hubby, his daughter and her boyfriend. Everyone else was either busy or couldn't make it. Friday the BF calls hubby and asks for his daughter's hand in marriage!!!!! What happy news, we really like this guy. He planned on proposing to her at our home Easter sunday. She had no idea, but we all knew. We asked his Mom and Dad to join us for dinner and invited hubby's Mom as well. So we turned the quiet foursome into a celebratory party of 7.
As we were having hor d'ourves and drinks before dinner...the BF grabs her hand and gets down on his knee and proposes to her.. she said YES!! So with tears of joy in all of our eyes, we toasted the upcoming union. How wonderful!!!!
I have to giggle that somewhere along the way of my life and my marriage, our home has become the place where family and friends gather for holidays, celebrations and all manor of special occasions. It's almost as if we have become the patriarch and matriarch of the family. Our kids are growing up , marrying and having children and off to college. But our home is THE family home where they all want to gather. I really feel honored by this and couldn't be happier that they all feel so comfortable and at ease in our home and want to be here when the important events take place.
Or could it be that I am the only one with china and silver for 12...hmmmmmmmmm
Just kidding....so happy!!!!!!
Sunday, April 08, 2007
Thursday, April 05, 2007
and the survey says.....
Took this quiz over at Serena's
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Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Monday, April 02, 2007
I'm so glad we had this time together.....
Just to have a laugh and sing a song...
Seems we just got started and before you know it....
Comes the time we have to say
so long!!
Thanks for visiting Scary..
Scary is traveling now..and will soon be found on one of the blogs I enjoy, when I am not writing mine, I have listed on my sidebar...
Friday, March 30, 2007
What's In A Name?
All of these are legitimate companies that didn't spend quite enough time considering how their online names might appear ... or did they??
These are not made up. Check them out yourself!
"Who Represents" is where you can find the name of the agent that represents any celebrity. Their Web site is www.whorepresents.com
Experts Exchange is a knowledge base where programmers can exchange advice and views at www.expertsexchange.com
Looking for a pen? Look no further than Pen Island at www.penisland.net
Need a therapist? Try Therapist Finder at www.therapistfinder.com
If you're looking for IP computer software, there's always www.ipanywhere.com
The First Cumming Methodist Church Web site is www.cummingfirst.com
And the designers at Speed of Art await you at their wacky Web site www.speedofart.com
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Check this out
Fellow blogger JL4 has a new blog
My loyal readers are so clever, I am sure you could come up with some fun and interesting queries for him to answer...check it out..this could be fun!!
Bring a monster to work day!
Scary joined me on my morning walk...he did well 2.5 miles...WAY TO GO!!
He decided that YES it would be fun to come to work with me today so..on the way we stopped by the beach...Scary really liked the palm trees, it was all I could do to keep him from trying to capture some coconuts!
We made it to my shop...he was really excited to see his blog on my computer
Scary enjoyed taking a look at the art and being part of it all. He fits right in!!
I had a feeling he would really like this kind of scary Northwest Coast mask...
I'm glad Scary got the chance to visit my shop
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
The Monster Is Here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Scary has Finally arrived in sunny South Florida, and none the worse for wear I might add. He is well and fit, albeit a bit pale and wanted to immediately catch a few rays poolside. He seemed to really enjoy it.
After a brief respite in the sun..he made a new friend in the garden...Isn't it wonderful how quickly he adapts???
I am really looking forward to showing Scary around town and have him here as our guest.
Stayed tuned to see some amazing and fun photos of Scary and me.
WELCOME TO FLORIDA SCARY MONSTER!!! I'm so happy you are here.
STOMPS AND HUGS
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
No monster yet........
Not in today's mail.....maybe tomorrow!!
Hope this monster chow I bought, doesn't go bad...it couldn't could it???!!
Hope this monster chow I bought, doesn't go bad...it couldn't could it???!!
Saturday, March 24, 2007
The Ultimate Men's Guide on women..
Guys...BEFORE YOU ASK ...check this out..
You might want to put it in your wallet or stencil it on your arm...this way you'll ALWAYS have it right:
DANGEROUS: What's for dinner?
SAFER: Can I help you with dinner?
SAFEST: Where would you like to go for dinner?
ULTRA SAFE: Here, have some wine.
DANGEROUS: Are you wearing THAT?
SAFER: Wow, you sure look good in brown!
SAFEST: WOW! Look at you!
ULTRA SAFE: Here, have some wine. .
DANGEROUS: What are you so worked up about?
SAFER: Could we be over-reacting?
SAFEST: Here's my paycheck.
ULTRA SAFE: Here, have some wine.
DANGEROUS: Should you be eating that?
SAFER: You know, there are a lot of apples left.
SAFEST: Can I get you a piece of chocolate with that?
ULTRA SAFE: Here, have some wine.
DANGEROUS: What did you DO all day?
SAFER: I hope you didn't over-do it today.
SAFEST: I've always loved you in that robe!
ULTRA SAFE: Here, have some more wine.
Just think..your relationship can be this...
You might want to put it in your wallet or stencil it on your arm...this way you'll ALWAYS have it right:
DANGEROUS: What's for dinner?
SAFER: Can I help you with dinner?
SAFEST: Where would you like to go for dinner?
ULTRA SAFE: Here, have some wine.
DANGEROUS: Are you wearing THAT?
SAFER: Wow, you sure look good in brown!
SAFEST: WOW! Look at you!
ULTRA SAFE: Here, have some wine. .
DANGEROUS: What are you so worked up about?
SAFER: Could we be over-reacting?
SAFEST: Here's my paycheck.
ULTRA SAFE: Here, have some wine.
DANGEROUS: Should you be eating that?
SAFER: You know, there are a lot of apples left.
SAFEST: Can I get you a piece of chocolate with that?
ULTRA SAFE: Here, have some wine.
DANGEROUS: What did you DO all day?
SAFER: I hope you didn't over-do it today.
SAFEST: I've always loved you in that robe!
ULTRA SAFE: Here, have some more wine.
Just think..your relationship can be this...
Or this.....
Which do you prefer??
Thursday, March 22, 2007
HELLO AND WELCOME!!
Like any good hostess should...I'd like to welcome two new guests who visited my blog:
The Phosgene Kid
Queenie
The Phosgene Kid
Queenie
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