JUST SOME FUNNY THINGS.............

Yes, it's "tax season" and my life is basically quite busy. BUT.....I managed to contract a nasty cold from thedaughter and have not been working as diligently as I should. Instead, I have been playing games on the X-Box with theson and watching the goofy G4 television channel. This would be the channel that has all the crazy Japanese competition shows and such.

Yesterday, we caught a show showing what was hot on the "meme" circuit, and it was THIS video. I laughed my ass off, which brings on the proverbial coughing jag and sometimes the need to change the underwear..........I'm just saying!!



I do believe this "epic bearded man" may have some psychiatric issues himself, but the black man - was just begging for an ass whipping - even though he stated multiple times he was going to put his "foot up your ass" to the elderly gent. Hmmmm....who's crying for mama now - and all he wants is the AMBER LAMPS!!! Cracked me up...........and more power to those who stand up to idiots like this.



Of course, the topper was this commercial. Theson and I must have laughed for a good while, and immediately he found this on the interwebs for me. Reminds me - I must check the apps on my phone.



Have a great day all...........and the northeastern states are now bracing for a nor'easter......hang in there friends.

Later..................

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AN AWARD AND ANSWERING QUESTIONS........

My blogger friend Buzzardbilly, has bestowed an award and I shall try to honor it well here. I consider her a fellow West Virginian, although I have resided in the Buckeye State for 35 years now. It's tough to shed our roots, and I always say, "I'm a West Virginian." Thank you BB for this honor!


The official meme rules are:

•Copy and change the answers to suit you and pass it on.
•Answers may be one word only (I'll be ignoring that and going over the top.)
•Once you have filled it out be sure to pass it on to 6 of your favorite bloggers.
•Alert them that they have been awarded!
•Have fun!

And this is the award you'll get if you get tagged to answer questions and pass the award and duties that go with it on to six of your blog buddies:

My personal choice for having fun with it is to go "over the top" in the spirit of the award. You may or may not want to put down that sammich and set the coffee aside for a few minutes while I play with words. These answers may or may not be true, but I'm gonna make them fun (for me, at least; it is my blog and all).

1. Where is your cell phone? Who needs a cell phone when one enjoys ESP and telepathic powers? There are just things I KNOW!! It also makes for a great party trick!!

2. Your hair? Surely you jest. What few hairs I have left on my head are doomed, doomed I tell you to falling out. Apparently my lack of hormones and past years of abusing these filaments have destined me to baldness. Hopefully, I will be considered a trend setter for old bald women everywhere.


3. Your mother? The adoptive "mother" was a bitch from hell, and is not missed one single day in my life. For all the meanness she exuded, the favoritism she showed to male sibling, verbally abusive to adoptive father - there are no redeeming qualities to be dredged up - ever! My vow has always been to be the BEST mother I could possibly be. I know I love my children more than she loved me. Goal accomplished.


4. Your father? The adoptive father was the BEST. He deserved a medal for the life he led with the "mother." He was educated and a loving person, but was not allowed to show that love to his adopted children. His job was to provide "more" for the money grubbing, social climbing bitch of a wife. I miss him every day.

5. Your favorite food? So much food available, so little time to consume it all. I'm not super picky. Once it all gets on the plate, it gets mixed together and consumed. But a great steak never pisses me off.

6. Your dream last night? I was young again and running all over the place - and not even getting winded. That would be a miracle. I have abused my body way too much over the years to ever do that again.

7. Your favorite drink? Diet Dr. Pepper. I used to be a Cokeaholic, for quite a few years. After constant bouts with heartburn, I made the change to DDP, and haven't had any heartburn since. At one point I could tell anyone, the difference between Coke and Pepsi and what kind/size of container it came from. Now how's that for a talent???

8. Your dream/goal? Believe it or not....I just want to be self-sufficient and survive. Hitting a lottery would give me the opportunity to "scoff" in some peoples faces and help others, but realistically - that's so not happening.

9. What room are you in? The main room of the house...the room where all major decisions are made, lives are formed, bodies fed....and my ass hardly leaves. THE KITCHEN!! Having thedaughter and thegrandson living with me , I gave up the spare room for a toy hoarding room. In a perfect world - that would be my prime residing area - with my computer.

10. Your hobby? Blogging. I'm not the best writer in the world, but I definitely have opinions. I love to receive comments, and I never get upset with someone correcting me, or offering a differing opinion - I'm open to change.

11. Your fear? I honestly do not have any major fears. But essentially I fear for the future of our children and grandchildren. What shape will this world be in a century from now - if it is still a viable environment? The threat of nuclear wars and devastation are not something to really look to in the future.

12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Enjoying my family, grandchildren and possibly great-grandchildren. The more the merrier.

13. Where were you last night? At home. After "clean out the fridge" night, we watched a movie as a a family. These are good times.

14. Something that you aren’t? Quiet. I like everyone to know I'm around and the art of "holding my tongue" has yet to kick in. Maybe when I hit my 70's, I will quiet down a wee tad.

15. Muffins? A huge, Blueberry Muffin. I haven't met a muffin yet I didn't like.

16. Wish list item? To be able to afford a TWO WEEK cruise in the Caribbean. I LOVE the blue seas and warm temps and doing nothing. One week is fine, but I actually cry when it is time to come home. I believe two weeks would be the greatest thing in the world. With friends or alone, I wouldn't care. I make friends easily.

17. Where did you grow up? Parkersburg, West Virginia (Wood County). While growing up, I always felt I lived in a small town, but being the 3rd largest city in the state at that time, it really wasn't small. I return to visit these days - and know very few people. Ah, life moves on.

18. Last thing you did? Geesh, I woke up and got on the computer. That is a major step these days you know. With friends and neighbors dropping like flies, just waking up seems like one hell of an accomplishment.

19. What are you wearing? Since I just stated that I have just awoken for the day - JAMMIES. And, I might add, since I don't plan on leaving the house, I will remain in these jammies to watch my Sunday football. So there!!! Holy crap, I've been informed we are going to the Pumpkin Patch later - that will involve putting on REAL clothes - EGADS!!!

20. Your TV? Which one I might ask? Which room I might ask? The big ones or the little ones? My late husband used to throw fits, because I had TV's in every room (except bathroom), and phones to boot. He said he could take all the phones and tie their cords together in the center of the house. Of course, that was pre cordless phone days. And the 20" flat screen in the kitchen is mostly on CNN during waking hours.

21. Your pets? One cat - one dog. Angel, the dog, was dumped in the neighborhood about 6 years ago, and she is the BEST dog in the world - a lot like Lassie. Isis, the psychotic cat is 12. She is a calico that I got for my twin sister, and I do believe I contributed to her psychotic personality. But it wasn't my problem, she belonged to my sister. When my sister died unexpectedly, I inherited this mean, nasty cat. Talk about a kick in the ass.

22. Friends? I have many "friends", but since my best friend (like a sister) passed away two years ago, I have become a semi-recluse, missing her constantly. But I cherish the friendships that I do have, and encourage others to be more friendly and work for happiness in their relationships.

23. Your life? Nothing exciting at all. More of an existence than anything. I babysit while thedaughter works and make very few plans for myself. If I felt better physically, I guaranfuckintee, that I would be moving around better and back in the work force, but life has dealt me a different hand. Maybe if I lose 500 pounds (ha) and quit smoking, life would be better. I must get on this new track.

24. Your mood? Upbeat. I'm always in a good mood, till someone goes out of their way to PISS me off.

25. Missing someone? Who isn't? WTF kinda question is that? Is anybody out there really living on Walton's Mountain with the entire lot of people they love inside the house? I think not. (Buzzard's answer - too good to omit.) I will always be missing "someone", this is a cycle of life. **This is BB's answer - and it was sublime.

26. Vehicle? That would be the shiny silver thing with 4 tires and in desperate need of being cleaned, sitting by the house. Lately, I have managed to go four weeks on a fill up - so that tells you how often I get out of the house.

27. Something you’re not wearing? A bra. The girls are flying low, as usual and totally unencumbered. Unfortunately, that will be short-lived, as they have a tendency to cause great pain after a prolonged period of freedom. So on with the contraption of restraint in a short while.

28. Your favorite store? Amazon and Walmart. I groom the mullet, put on the hot pants and let the tats show and head out for a day of shopping bliss at Walmart. Have you seen me on the video??

29. Your favorite color? Black and red.

30. When was the last time you laughed? Laughed hysterically, watching Bill Maher and his New Rules Friday night.

31. Last time you cried? Watching the news coverage of "balloon boy" and thinking of a poor child in that balloon, potentially being killed. It was tense. More on this in a near future blog.

32. Your best friend? My son. He is the first to put things in perspective and not coddle me. He is realistic and smart. And I miss him every single day. (He works abroad and gets home maybe once a year).

33. One place that I go to over and over? Dollar General. I buy all my paper products and recently, some food products there. The prices are terrific. Talk about cheap thrills.

34. One person who emails me regularly? Too many to mention. Local friends mostly, but the primary content is jokes - ones that I have read over and over, but these friends are "new" to the computer generation, so they need to catch up with us "oldies."

35. Favorite place to eat? OUTBACK. I love the Alice Springs Chicken, and have recently learned how to make it at home. But dining at the restaurant allows for all the extra caloric intake - with the cheese fries and desserts. (Just what I need.)

And now for the award and duty bestowing:

John abuzz - check out his site, it is entertaining and pictures are awesome.
Evil Twin's Wife - this housewife always has great posts.
Utah Savage - my favoritist (new word) of all time. Her writings are terrific.
Re-Ramblings - this Oklahoma girl is super. Laughs are always promised!

And anyone else who desires to pick up this award - ENJOY!!!

Back here.................later.....................




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SUNDAY MEME TIME...WHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT...

...SO HERE'S ANOTHER STOLEN MEME FROM "THE ABOVE." (**check them out)



Sunday Stealing: The A to Z Meme

A
• Are you available? Hmmmm....probably, but no committments.
• What is your age? I'm not ashamed, I'm 57 years old.
• What annoys you? Rude, impolite, ignorant people.

B
• Do you know anyone named Billy? Yes, but he's only nine years old.
• When is your birthday? January 26th.
• Who is your best friend? My blogger connections. My very best friend passed away.

C
• What's your favorite candy? Reese Cups. Nothing fancy about me.
• Crush? Not at the present, but I always thought John Wayne was the most ruggedly handsome man.
• When was the last time you cried? A couple of days ago.

D
• Do you daydream?: Yes, it is a great escape mechanism.
• What's your favorite kind of dog? Mutts. I like large breeds.
• What day of the week is it? It is Thursday as I do this meme.

E
• How do you like your eggs? Over easy.
• Have you ever been in the emergency room? Yes, that's why they installed a revolving door.
• Ever pet an elephant? When I was a child. Scary as hell.

F
• Do you use fly swatters? Flyswatters, shoes, magazines - whatever is handy!
• Have you ever used a foghorn? Airhorn - is that the same thing?
• Is there a fan in your room? Yes, a ceiling fan.

G
• Do you chew gum? I have, but I totally detest chewing gum and seeing it being chewed by people.
• Do you like gummy candies? Occasionally.
• Do you like gory movies? Not at all!

H
• How are you? So-so. I wish I were physically able to do a lot more than I can.
• What's your height?. I used to be 5' 5", but I think I have shrunk an inch.
• What color is your hair? So funny - I just had it colored, it alternates platinum blonde, to a strawberry blonde and the back is a magenta color. Freaky huh?

I
• What's your favorite ice cream? Strawberry.
• Have you ever ice skated? Yes, when I was quite young.
• Ever been in an igloo? Not that I recall, but an interesting thought there.

J
• What's your favorite Jelly Bean? White, and I'm not sure what that flavor is.
• Have you ever heard a really hilarious joke? Oh hell yes!
• Do you wear jewelry? I used to sell fine jewelry, and have a vast colection that begs to be worn - yes - all the time.

K
• Who do you want to kill? No one, well...maybe some of those dreams allow me the pleasure. But I ignore the voices.
• Have you ever flown a kite? Absolutely, the best times are at the beach.
• Do you think kangaroos are cute? Adorable....till one kicks you on your ass.

L
• Are you laidback? Pretty much.
• Lions or Tigers? Lions
• Do you like black licorice? Gag, cough, sputter....NO!!

M
• Favorite movie as a kid? Fate is the Hunter with Glenn Ford & Suzanne Pleshette
• Ever shopped at Moosejaw? What's a Moosejaw?
• Favorite store at the mall? Hate the Mall with a passion.


N
• Do you have a nickname? None that anyone uses to my face.
• Whats your favorite number? 6,785,477
• Do you prefer night or day? Night

O
• What's your one wish? To be able to do more for friends in need.
• Are you an only child? I was a twin and adopted. One adopted brother, five biological siblings.
• Do you like the color orange? Not particularly.

P
• What are you most paranoid about? I'm not really paranoid about anything.
• Piercings? Two in one ear and six in the other...and a nose piercing.
• Do you know anyone named Penelope? I had a poodle when I was young named Penelope.

Q
• Are you quick to judge people? Yes, but I allow second impressions before finalizing my feelings.
• Do you like Quaker Oats? I like them, but not love them.
• Know anyone that makes quilts? Yes, a fellow blogger - giggles!•

R
Do you think you're always right? Most of the time.
• Do you watch reality TV? NO fucking way! What a joke.
• Reason to cry? I have been known to spontaneously explode.

S
• Do you prefer sun or rain? A little of both for a nice balance. And then we get a rainbow.
• Do you like snow? Yes - just not to drive through.
• What's your favorite season? Fall.

T
• time is it? 11:10 pm.
• What time did you wake up? 6 am.

U
• Can you ride a unicycle? Believe it or not, I did when I was probably 10-13, my neighbor had one and we played "carnival" all the time.
• Do you know anyone with a unibrow? We won't go there.
• Uncles do you have? I had one.

V
• What’s the worst vegetable? Lima beans - spinach.
• Did you ever watch Veggie Tales? No.
• Ever considered being vegan? I could do that.

W
• What's your worst habit? Probably my computer addiction.
• Do you like water rides? I've been on a logjam, but never high water slides.
• Ever been inside a windmill? No. Where can I find one?

X
• Have you ever had an x-ray? I think there is a wing just for me in radiology.
• Ever used a Xerox machine? Own one.

Y
• Do you like the color yellow? Yes it is soothing.
• What year were you born in?: 1952
• Do you yell when you're angry? Yes, I come from a long line of yellers.

Z
• Do you believe in the zodiac? Nope.
• What's your zodiac sign? Aquarius
• When was the last time you went to the zoo? Many years ago, my kids were probably in junior high school.


You are more than welcome to "steal" this meme and pass it on. Have a great Sunday!

ANOTHER STOLEN MEME - FOR SUNDAY!!

...SO HERE'S ANOTHER STOLEN MEME FROM "THE ABOVE." (**check them out)

Sunday Stealing: The 29'er Meme

1. What bill do you hate paying the most? Cable, those bastards charge an arm and a leg for NOTHING. No MSNBC, no Oxygen, no Bravo...rather basic.

2. Where was the last place you had a romantic dinner? I can't think back that many years. I would have to guess The Three Gaynors, which is no longer in existance - and it would have been almost 15 years ago. No life here!

3. How many colleges did you attend? Two.

4. Why did you choose the shirt that you have on right now? It was close and it is my favorite "slouch around" shirt.

5. First thought when the alarm went off this morning? I have never awakened to an alarm.

6. Last thought before going to sleep last night? WTF am I going to get into tomorrow.

7. What do you miss about being a child? Having parents to take care of me.

8. What errand/chore do you despise? Grocery shopping. The stores are not set up for economical shopping - more for the impulse buyer.

9. Have you found real love yet? I thought I had - I was mistaken.

10. What do you get every time you go into Wal-Mart? Lately, a DVD of some kind.

11. Do you think marriage is an outdated ritual? Defnitely, unequivocally - YES!

12. What famous person would you like to have dinner with? Barack Obama

13. Ever had to use a fire extinguisher for its intended purpose? Oops...yes.

14. Somewhere in California you've never been and would like to go? San Francisco

15. At this point in your life would you rather start a new career or a new relationship? What I would like and what I can do are two different things. A relationship would be nice - no committments though.

16. Do you have a “go to” person? Not anymore.

17. Are you where you want to be in life? Far from it.

18. Over the years, what about you do you think has changed the most? My temperament. I used to stew over things that upset me. I get it all out at the moment now.

19. Looking back at high school were they the best years of your life? Not hardly.

20. Are there times you still feel like a kid? Of course.

21. Where was the hang out spot when you were a teenager? The City Park.

22. Who do you think impacted your life the most? That is tough. there have been too many life altering experiences. My triple bypass was kind of fun though.

23. Was there a teacher or authority figure that stood out for you? Yes. A fifth grade teacher who refused to allow me to "not understand" math. She had me to her house on weekends for tutoring - and she was a miracle worker - all of a sudden it all "clicked."

24. Do you tell stories that start with “when I was your age”? Of course...I love to whip my wisdom on the youngins.

25. What is the scariest thing that has happened to you as an adult? My many heart attacks (8) then heart surgery.

26. What advice would you give to someone about to get married? Please reconsider.

27. What advice would you give someone starting their first job? Do a good job, but stand up for yourself.

28. If you could go back and change one thing you did, what would it be? I wouldn't have gotten married. It is not all it's cracked up to be (at least for me.) But I would still want my kids.

29. If you could go back and change one thing someone else did, what would it be? I can't really state the most important here - but it was traumatizing. And the SOB would be dead.

There ya go - another meme down! Have a great sunday!

ANOTHER SUNDAY MEME......

Another meme that has been waiting in the wings. I have stolen it from Sunday Stealing, so feel free to steal from me, as they stole it from someone else and so on.


1. How did you come up with your blog title OR what does it mean? I was warned by theson to avoid the words rant or rave in a blog title so I had some thinking to do. I enjoy other peoples opinions and their expressions of opinions - which is the definition of aphorisms - so that would make me an "aphorist" and I am "attentive."

2. What are your general goals for blogging? Primarily to glean information or other views from people in bloggyland.

3. Do people “in your real life” know that you blog and do they comment on your blog OR is it largely anonymous? How often do you post (x per week)? Some people in my "real" life know of the blog, but most of them are not computer savvy - so more or less I remain anonymous locally. On average I do post at least once a day, but if I am on a roll it could be up to 3 or 4.

4. How often do you read other blogs (x per week)? I have Google Reader which makes reading all the blogs I follow (w/ Google) much easier. Some who use Word Press or do not have the Google Follower app - I have to look up individually. I try to get to all every day - but there are over 90 that I follow.

5. How do you select blogs to read (do you prefer blogs that focus on certain topics or do you choose by tone or…?) Admittedly, I follow quite liberal bloggers. there are several that make me feel like part of their family or life. I LOVE all my blog friends. Political blogs also grab my attention.

6. Do you have any plans to copy your blog entries in any other format, 0r do you think that one day, you’ll just delete it all? That is something I never gave any thought to...but I will probably just let them disappear into the netherworld of dead blogs. I have no clue.

7. What are the things you like best about blogging? It gives me a forum to spout off when I see fit. When I can't get my point across here in the home the web gives me some sense of anonymity - all by my design.

8. What are the things you don’t like about blogging? The trolls. those who feel it is their job in life to make a mean, hateful comment. If the "anonymous" of the blog world were nice, that would be fine, but there are THOSE!!

9. How do you handle comments? When I have the time, I answer some of the comments, but most of the time, I get distracted and cannot comment on the comments. But I do appreciate each and every one and hope people realize that.

10. Do you have any burning thoughts to share on blog etiquette? Not at the moment.

11. Any desired blog features? Not really, current events manage to keep me well occupied.

12. Have you suffered blog addiction? Do not, I repeat, do not ask this question of thedaughter or thegrandson. Yes, it is a constant in my life. When I go on vacation, I will take this laptop with me and still make a daily entry. So there.

LAID BACK SUNDAY...AGAIN!!!

I've done it again, as promised. I have stolen another meme and given credit to the site from which the stolen property came! Woohoo!!


Sunday Stealing: The Mud Meme

1. What are your current obsessions? The on-going obsession I have, is that an item always be returned to its proper place. I do a very good job of this, but other people living in this household (without mentioning names) have not become as adept.

2. Which item from your wardrobe do you wear most often? Baggy old sweatpants. These are a common staple in cooler months. Warmer weather brings out 2 old (as in 10 years) oversized tank tops from Cancun, Mexico. I wear them as night clothes mostly.

3. What's for dinner? The proper question here would be WHO'S cooking dinner. If thedaughter is going to be home for dinner, I will cook a decent meal, i.e., spaghetti, steaks, chicken or maybe a salad. With summertime here (feels like it) we mainly buy meat to throw on the grill and have a baked potato or salad. Easy and quick works well here.

4. Last thing you bought? Baseball pants and socks for thegrandson.

5. What are you listening to? A movie "Unbreakable". I love M. Night Shymalan.

6. If you were a god/goddess who would you be? Egyptian goddess Isis, wife of Osiris. It just seems fitting!

7. Favorite holiday spots? I don't actually have any favorites. If I get the opportunity to go somewhere for a holiday - any place will suffice.

9. 4 words to describe yourself. Loyal, trustworthy, funny, liberal. Now there's a combination.

10. Guilty pleasure? Hershey's chocolate sauce on ice cream - any ice cream!!

11. Who or what makes you laugh until you’re weak? My son. He is the funniest yet most intelligent person I know. When I am "down" - he is the best medicine to raise my spirits. And I have laughed till I was weak.

12. Planning to travel to next? I'm not sure. I know I am going to Ocean City, MD, in early June.

13. Best thing you ate or drank lately? With my boring life, I haven't had anything much out of the norm.

14. When did you last get tipsy? Last week - I had an appletini evening!! Yay ME!

15. Care to share some wisdom? If I had any wisdom I would not be as poor as I am. I glean all my wisdom from others much smarter than I.

16. Nicest thing anyone’s ever said to you? That I have beautiful children!

WOW! ANOTHER AWARD...so humbling...

Lemmy over at ALPHAVILLE has passed on an award. I LOVE awards, even though I am the lowliest blogger around. There are so many, so much better...but I am proud as a peacock to get this award.

These are the rules:
Then the instructions for the 'chosen ones' ;
1.You must brag about the award
2.You must include the name of the blogger who bestowed the award on you and link back to the blogger
3.You must choose a minimum of seven (7) blogs that you find brilliant in content or design. 4.Show their names and links and leave a comment informing them that they were prized with Honest Weblog.
5.List at least ten (10) honest things about yourself.
Then pass it on with the instructions!

Now I have to contribute TEN (10) things about me....let me see here:

1. I may have OCD, but have never been diagnosed as such.
2. I finished 2 1/2 years of nurse's training (way back when), but quit after a religion vs. nursing argument. (A real blow-up actually).
3. If I set a goal - I accomplish that goal. (99 44/100ths of the time.)
4. Forty years ago, I was one helluva tennis player. I had played on various leagues for many years.
5. I cannot fall asleep without watching TV or reading. I admire those that just fall asleep as soon as they hit the pillow.
6. I loved my lying, cheating, bastard of a husband till the day he died. (Call me nuts.)
7. I have one eye with a massive brown "puddle". My eyes are blue - and I'm a mutant.
8. I have a short Irish fuse.
9. I am hooked on my internet - betcha' didn't know that!
10. I am an avid POGO games player. Have more badges and points than I can count.

Now that all that boring trivia is out, I nominate the following to give us some insight into their lives:

Mnmom - Happy to Be From Iowa
Lisa - Mommy's Nest
Mauigirl's Meanderings
Liberality
John - John abuzz
Ron - The Warped Mind of Ron
giggles - Wits and Wiggles

A MEME FOR SUNDAY......

While trolling my usual blogs (since I'm taking it easy today), this meme was posted. It appeared interesting - so I'm taking a stab at the damn thing.

If anyone chooses to pick up on this - have at it! Here goes:

1. My uncle once : He told me to eat all my carrots - to help my eyesight. He died when I was 9, only a couple of months before I had eye surgery. What little I can remember, I loved him dearly.

2. Never in my life : I have NEVER scaled Mt. Everest. Not that I would even want to, but the question is challenging.

3. When I was seventeen : I was the most naive kid I knew. In the 40 years since - I could write a damn book.

4. High School was : Just OK. I was never really with the "in" crowd, and I missed out on a lot of events. I have no regrets - that's life!

5. I will never forget : Giving birth to all 3 of my children. They were all different labors, but definitely a memory for me.

6. I once met : James Garner, Mike Ditka, Jerome Bettis, Jay Rockefeller....I know there are more - but brain damage is kicking in.

7. There’s this girl I know who : Cannot tell the truth for any reason. One can give this person hard, concrete facts and she will distort everything into her truth.

8. Once, at a bar : I had a barmaid pick a "physical" fight with me, and I was 8 months pregnant. She was a goof and I had at least 15 guys protecting me from her idiocy.

9. By noon, I’m usually : On a roll doing something mundane - or hopefully achieving a goal.

10. Last night : I fell into bed in complete physical agony. As usual, overdoing the physical jobs around the house.

11. If only I had : Financial security. I don't want to be rich (as if that would hurt), just be able to make some changes around my house. (remodeling my kitchen comes to mind first and foremost.)

12. Next time I go to gym/church : Don't sit around wondering if I would do either. NOT HAPPENING! Some might say that my body and spiritual being reflect the lack of both.

13. Susan Boyle : Has given me the most delight in such a long time, with her lilting voice. I am rooting for her to go as far as she can on "Britain's Got Talent" and then on to a recording career.

14. What worries me most : The safety and well being of my children and grandchildren.

15. When I turn my head left, I see : the kitchen sink.

16. When I turn my head right, I see : outside onto the back deck.

17. You know I’m lying when : I honestly don't know if I have a "tell" or not. Someone needs to inform me of giveaway signs. As a rule I try not to lie, as they have a way of coming back and kicking you in the ass.

18. What I miss most about the eighties : Not a whole helluva lot!

19. If I was a character in Shakespeare, I’d be : some pathetic, soon to be murdered woman.

20. By this time next year : Hmmmm....I never think that far ahead.

21. A better name for me would be : I think my real name suits me well - Marie. I can't comprehend me with any other name.

22. I have a hard time understanding : right wingnuts and their belief that they are on this earth to turn everyone into theological robotoids. They are best suited to prey on the weak minded ones.

23. If I ever go back to school, I’ll : accomplish all goals I set for myself.

24. You know I like you if : you get a hug from me at some point. There are very few people I can honestly say I dislike - but rest assured those select few will never get "the hug!"

25. If I ever won an award, the first person I’d thank would be : I can tell you who it would NOT be - it wouldn't be Mom, Dad or God! So whomever is responsible for such an award would get the thanks.

26. When I compare 80’s rock to 90’s rock : I am not the one to ask this question. I know what I like and dislike, but I am not the best music critic in the world.

27. Take my advice, never : "Piss into the wind!" "Don't eat the yellow snow!" Need I go on???

28. My ideal breakfast is : Oatmeal and toast w/ strawberry jam.

29. A song I love, but do not own is : There are too many to name. Whatever tunes I own are loaded in my iPod.

30. If you visit my hometown, I suggest : Heading out for a better town. I live in a dying village, with no leadership or thoughts of the future. We are turning into a crackhead have of the Ohio Valley.

31. My favorite Beatle is : George. Always was and always will be.

32. Why won’t people : Learn to get-along? Amazing how people avoid finding a middle ground at times - and work harder to widen the divide.

33. If you spend the night at my house : You would be treated like royalty - or as close as I could possibly get.

34. I’d stop my wedding for : Like that would ever happen again. I laugh at this question!!!!
35. The world could do without :

36. I’d rather lick the belly of a cockroach than : Since I can never see myself licking the belly of a cockroach - the door is wide open.

37. My favorite blonde is : Would this be a "true" blonde, I wonder. There's always Marilyn Monroe - but I don't think she sported her true colors.

38: Paper clips are more useful than : Scotch tape, staples, rubber bands....etc.

39. If I do anything well, it’s : Keep my promises. There have been times that due to circumstances beyond my control - I may have faltered. But as a rule - my word is golden.

40. And by the way : I have nothing more to add at this time.


I would definitely be interested if anyone would choose to do this meme and let me know. On a day when writer's block has set in - a meme is something good to give the old brain a break. thanks for bearing with me!

Have a great day and..............later.............

ANOTHER MEME....ABOUT ME!!!

I am now the proud recipient of another meme...not a bad one at that. Not tedious, not idiotic, not mundane either. Simply because it is about ME!!! Oh good gracious!

The Rules
1. Link to the person who tagged you.
2. Post the rules on your blog.
3. Write six random things about yourself.
4. Tag six people at the end of your post and link to them.
5. Let each person know they’ve been tagged and leave a comment on their blog.
6. Let the tagger know when your entry is up.


I just need a minute to disseminate my life and decide what to tell you......

1. I grew up spoiled (financially), to the ridiculous point of my twin sister and I taking taxi cabs to school. Clothing was bought and "charged", the country club outings, etc. Knowing no different, I enjoyed that life - at that time. Do I miss it at this point in my life - NO!! When I left home at 18, I found out what the real world was all about - the ups and downs and struggles involved, and I would not have it any other way. I found out that love can be given and received unconditionally, an emotion that never resided within our home. I know how to clean - no housekeeper. I know how to cook - no chef here. I know how to drive - no limos for me. One friend made the comment to me (while in high school), "you don't have a home - you have a house!" At the time I thought she was totally nuts - but time and life have shown me - she was the smart one.

2. I am not skinny. Now there's a shocker. I don't consider myself fat...charmingly chubby maybe or fabulously fluffy. And shock of shocks...I'm not overly worried. I am working on losing weight gradually, but this issue does not consume my life. Come time for the bathing suit, I will grunt and groan a little and then enjoy the moment.


3. I always wanted to be a singer. I had opportunities to sing in small groups, but nothing ever resulted from those times. As time went on, being a smoker, singing became less appealing to the ear. But I allow the family to enjoy my vocal talents either in the car or from the shower - very select venues, mind you.

4. I was cross-eyed and had a club foot when I was born. Two reasons why we were put up for adoption. Our biological mother was in no situation to afford the surgeries I would need in the future. I finally had surgery on my eyes when I was 9 years old - having to drive to Pittsburgh, PA - to the Pitt Eye and Ear Hospital. As for my foot - that was corrected with the application of a cast. Now, fifty years later, the muscle which was addressed through surgery, in my eye...is weakening again, which causes some visual issues. Nothing major though...I just don't read as much as I once did.

5. I once read constantly, more biographies and non-fiction than anything else. A few classics would fall into my hands...but as my eyesight got worse, I found myself reading (for long periods) considerably less. When I vacation, I manage to get a couple of books read - basically because I am just relaxing somewhere other than HERE.

6. Well, I know I haven't had a speeding ticket in over 25 years - and to be honest with you - I DON'T KNOW WHY!! I speed everywhere - all the time. If memory serves me correctly, I managed to get out of a couple of tickets - because I had boobs. But that was a long time ago also. Today, I would have to rely on some quick wit and humor - so I'm a goner! I will have to try and slow the lead foot down a little - this I know.

As boring as this may be, I hope you found some enjoyment - a laugh or two maybe. So the following will now have to follow along....because TAG your it!

1. Happy to be From Iowa (Mnmom)
2. Mommy's Nest (Lisa)
3. Suburb Sanity (Debbie)
4. Wits and Wiggles
5. I'm Mrs. Brightside (Susan)
6. Sassy Princess (Christy)

Hope you all enjoy and participate - enquiring minds want to know!!!!!

I'll be back.........later............

Another quickie meme........

My friend at Saoirse Daily2 has posted a short meme, and rather than tag anyone...if you feel like following - knock yourselves out!

Here we go:

Grab the nearest book - no matter what it may be.

Turn to page 25.

Read the 10th word on that page, or the following page if that one would be blank.

Type the word into Google Image Search.

Post the third image.

Tag 4 people and tell them - link back to this post.

My search results yielded this:



My word: FEET

Heaven forbid I would get a really interesting word, which might even offer an exquisite picture - no....I have to get FEET. And the book is excellent, "The Secret Life of Bees." Feet, give me a break - I'm outta here!

I've been tagged...but this one is short & sweet....

Thank you Nan, I love some of the memes going around and this one is no different.

The rules/commands are as follows:
1. Go to the 4th folder in your computer, where you store your pictures.
2. Pick the 4th picture in that folder.
3. Explain that picture.
4. Tag 4 people to do the same.

OK - this sounds easy...let's just see what picture is in that locale.....



Well, some people might have beautiful landscapes or possibly a sentimental reminder in their picture folder, but this is definitely different.

This is from my folder "Boston 2004", which may be appropriate, as I just returned from my annual visit. This would be an angel yard ornament, for lack of a better description. One that has individual arms, legs, body, etc., and can be placed in various forms. Since I have this impish, sometimes bizarre sense of humor, I decided to turn the cherub into a contortionist.

Now, you will see the painted ceramic dog with sunglasses, sitting atop the angel - yep...another perverse idea of mine. This little ceramic dog, was our "travelocity gnome" of sorts. Wherever my late friend and I travelled, we took pictures of the dog in all kinds of weird sites and positions. I succeeded quite well on this I do believe.

Although, it is not required in this meme, I think I will now add a few pics that I DID take of our travelling DOG.

Travelling Dog - watching his morning cartoons on our Caribbean cruise.

Travelling Dog all ready for his breakfast on balcony of our ship.

Can you find Travelling Dog hiding with the M&M's????


Travelling Dog has no ID - but wants a drink at the ship's poolside bar....duh!?!?


Travelling Dog...spying on us from the safety of a small palm tree.


I know the meme only required the one picture...but consider yourself lucky to have viewed Travelling Dog having the time of his life.

I now tag the following:

Evil Twin's Wife at Glamorous Life of a Hausfrau
Freida Bee, as she has a super sense of humor.
Mnmom at Happy to be From Iowa, because it is cold in Minnesota and she needs something to do...haha!
Wits and Wiggles, just for shits and giggles!!!

I hope you enjoy...I had a blast!! Later...............

Tagged...re-tagged....and so on........

Having received the "6 Random Things About Yourself" meme, I have enjoyed reading those tagged. Believe it or not, I have been re-tagged, either intentionally or unintentionally. After giving this some thought - I will not consider this a necessity to be sent out as a tag anymore. I shall just continue where I left off - with the randomness and all.....

1. I have always been a "spontaneous" person - willing to drop something and rush to take care of someone, or possibly plan a road trip or day event at the very last possible minute. My best friend's life was so routine, down to the minute of the clock. I might call her and ask her to go to dinner with me, but she could not oblige as her husband had to be fed at a certain time, and it went against her routine. After some prodding, she soon fell into a spontaneous-ness of sorts, and enjoyed the new regimen. Hell, your husband knows how to go to the drive-thru and get a meal if he can't cook it himself. I won this battle. To this day, all it takes is a call or need and I drop what I'm doing, and on my way. Sometimes the spontaneity involves selfishness on my part - something just for me!!!

2. I was adopted (along with twin sister) - a direct adoption between lawyer and birth mother and adoptive parents. I also gave up a baby girl for adoption in 1970. Amazingly in 1992, my daughter found me, and it was the best time of my life. It is undeniable that we are related, if one were to see us together - but she had a beautiful 2 year old son and I could not have been happier. Shortly thereafter, I had all the information I could gather on my birth family - and found and met 2 sisters immediately, with one brother and another sister denying our existence. But my life had come full circle - with very few unanswered questions remaining.

3. I totally detested my birth mother...but one would have had to know the social climbing witch, to understand. My adoptive father was the best. There are just way too many incidents to bolster these feelings, which I will not relate at this time, but trust me...she was not likable. I had more love for our "nanny" than that woman. If I fell and hurt myself, it was always "go tell Gladys" she will take care of you. No problem, I even managed to be at Gladys' bedside when she passed away, taking a piece of me with her. Trust me, I am so over that part of my life - it was eons in the past.

4. I have been a news junkie for as long as I can remember. I rebelled against the Republican atmosphere of the home, and more or less flaunted that change in the above mentioned shrew's face. I got "how could you do this to us" so much I wanted to toss her out of a window. The woman never "got it." My political bent had nothing to do with them, as much as it had to do with the times we were living and my view of the world. She was a Repuke, because that's what right-leaning bankers and their families believed. She was the little white-collar wife, whist parties on Fridays type of wife. And she couldn't cook!! Loser. Enough on this subject, may pop a vessel.

5. I love the sunshine and warmth of Mexico, the Caribbean or Florida. during the winter months, I often daydream of all the good times I've had at all those places. Growing up, we spent a great deal of time in St. Petersburg, Fl., and I started yearly trips to Cancun in 1986. Then I graduated to cruises to the Caribbean in 1999. I did not cruise last year, as my super son had me come to Egypt for 12 days - incredible.

6. When my house burned down in 1984, I had a record collection to knock your socks off. I never purchased another record after that, and only have a few CD's at the present time. Maybe that is the "day the music died" for me.

7. I detest half hour sitcoms...as I find them a waste of time. You have an 18 minute show once the commercials are run and that pisses me off. Give me an hour long drama (approx. 42 minutes) or a movie and I am just a happy camper. Weird huh??

8. I miss the good times, my best friend and I had. The laughing at ourselves and others. We never made enemies only friends wherever we travelled. Like a child, I have no one to play with now. I will regret the 3 month spat we had before her passing - till the day I die. Fortunately, we both recognized that we were acting like 2 year olds and things were fine till the end.

9. I have one eye that is blue and brown - I've always considered myself a "mutant". Maybe I have super powers of which I am unaware. Cool.

10. I love to cut grass, but am not allowed to anymore...by my children. I had "the big one" while cutting grass and ended up with a triple-bypass. Big whoop! If I had a riding mower, I would probably keep mowing my way around the neighborhood.

11. I love tax season. I am at my busiest, as I have a rather large clientele. I love working with figures, and the organizing, checking and filing involved. My clients refer people constantly, so from the end of January to April 15th I keep quite busy.

12. This isn't random - as everyone visiting here knows...I'm excited for the new dawn of tomorrow. A new President, a big clusterfuck left behind by the idiot, a call for unity and the a fight we will all face together and hopefully work equally as well together for CHANGE!

OK, I managed to get a double in (12) so if anyone wants to do the original 6 - knock yourself out!

I may have to go back on my executive order, on keeping thegrandson home for the Inauguration, as he only had 1/2 day of school last week...no school today and they are off for an in-service day on Friday. therefore, I feel he may need to get some class time in - to work on his brain. One step at a time - we shall see.

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I humbly apologize to theson - for Skyping him at such an early hour, and blaring the Steeler Super Bowl song over the internet. I just couldn't resist.

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Have a great evening - and rest up for tomorrow!!

President Barack Obama

will be sworn in as the

44th President of the United States of America

Later all...........................

Futility to Frustration......

Lisa, over at That's Why, has tagged me for a meme...and I must obey! Should I dismiss this mission, I am sure the little blog gnomes would appear from the cracks in the floorboard and make off with my soul, at the very least. Before I begin, I do like memes'...as they give us an insight in to our friends minds (or lack thereof), and definitely worth a giggle or two.


As per the rules, I will tag a few at the end...and hope they will still remain friendly afterwards. I'm so damn lovable it would be hard to truly despise me, I'm sure!!! So ON WITH THE GAMES!!

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The Rules:

1. Link to the person who tagged you.

2. Post the rules on your blog.

3. Write six random things about yourself.

4. Tag six people at the end of your post and link to them.

5. Let each person know they've been tagged and leave a comment on their blog.

6. Let the tagger know when your entry is up.

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Six random things................

1. I have never been diagnosed as OCD, but know deep in my heart that there are definite "sign" of this malady within me. Just seeing things misaligned, or out of proper order - drives me to total frustration. One time my MIL hung some new curtains and they were obviously dipping on one side, and I called her on it...to which she said I was crazy. Being much younger and having to prove the point, I had to dig through the tool box in the basement to get a level to prove myself right. After applying the tool to the top of the curtain rod - proving I was right - I proceeded to do the Happy Dance. We laughed about that incident for quite some time, and she never failed to call me on future important issues requiring a "good eye."

2. I sometimes (note this word) feel guilty because I do not miss my abusive, alcoholic husband, since he passed away in 2000. We made two beautiful children together, I loved him deeply and still have love for him...but I do not MISS him at all. I'm sure a psychoanalyst would have a field day with this one...but the lack of feeling in this area has not impaired my life in any way. I was in no way strong enough to make him "quit" drinking - and I felt inadequate for awhile - but realized, this effort was all on his shoulders, not mine. A wife and children are NOT good enough reasons for an alcoholic to stop...this I do know.

3. I miss my twin sister greatly. When she passed away at 49 (not ever wanting to turn 50), my heart broke into a million pieces. She and I were separated by a mean vindictive woman (our adoptive mother) for way too many years, and when the old broad died, I brought her into my life and they were the best nine years together. She began to grow and evolve into her own self, after being the pawn of that woman for so many years. She would be so proud of her nieces and nephews and especially her great nephew...life holds no guarantees, that's for sure.

4. I suffer from severe frustration, that I cannot do the things physically, that were once no challenge at all. I used to re-arrange furniture almost weekly...my poor family was definitely afraid to run in a room and plop in a chair, as it might no longer be there. Even today, I walk into different rooms and I want to move things, but know that I could have a heart attack or "throw out" an important muscle in the process. I am having thoughts of slowly changing my bedroom and plotting a simplistic approach...hmmmmmm!

5. I was a Cokeaholic for many, many years. I'm talking about starting eons ago with the 8 oz. bottles and working up to the era of a refrigerator pack of 12. Of course the constant heartburn was no deterrent, because I was Wonder Woman. I am hypoglycemic and have to get my sugar levels up in the mornings, thus pop a can of pop (that would be soda in some regions) and I was good to go. I "got off" the Coca Cola maybe 7 years ago and now I ration Diet Dr. Pepper into my life. Heartburn gone, caloric intake down, this was a good move. This insane addiction to Coke was unbelievable. It was at a point where I could tell you what kind and size of container the product came from, and one wouldn't even think to throw a Pepsi into the mix. Now life is coffee, Diet Dr. Pepper....and all is good.

6. I suffer from the frustration and futility of having absolutely NO WILLPOWER!!! I honestly do not believe I have an addictive personality (this is arguable), but to stick to a diet, give up smoking, adhere to an exercise regimen....nope...I'm a great starter, but a lousy finisher. Therefore, my lifespan is considerably shortened and that is why I have to make my impact NOW!!! I'm one who will be saying WOOHOO all the way to my grave...as I will do what I want, when I want, no matter the cost. Life is short - my husband, twin sister and brother all died before age 52 - and I have beaten that record so far. I will be 57 on the 26th of this month, and I am happy!!! (I'm sure you all wrote down that important date, right????)


Having been tagged with this meme, I initially thought that it would be difficult to come up with six things about myself...now my mind is racing with some other attributes. Being spontaneous for one. But I will save that for another time.

My duty has been fulfilled, so I will now tag six people, and hope they hold no animosity towards me.

The "taggees would be":

Evil Twin's Wife at Glamorous Life of a Hausfrau
Dave at Five String Guitar
Mnmom at Happy to Be From Iowa
Boo boo La la's Mom at Mommy's Nest
CDP at (parenthetical)
Ron at Warped Mind of Ron


And to those who may hate me for this...I had to do it - LISA WAS GOING TO COME PEE IN MY DRAWER if I didn't!!! I was scared not to! As we say "askeered."

Have a great day.

Just a quickie Meme!!

Being a football day and having not a blessed thing to blog about...here is another meme I did about a month ago. Enjoy at your leisure.



THE NAMES MEME...



1. WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mother’s & father’s middle names):
NMI Willard

2. NASCAR NAME: (first name of your mother’s dad, father’s dad): Frank William


3. STAR WARS NAME: (the first 2 letters of your last name, first 4 letters of your first name): BoMari


4. DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal): Blue Cat


5. SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you live):
Willard Bellaire (you laugh - you die!!)

6. SUPERHERO NAME: (2nd favorite color, favorite alcoholic drink, optionally add “THE” to the beginning): The Red Appletini


7. FLY NAME: (first 2 letters of 1st name, last 2 letters of your last name): Maer (hmmm..)


8. GANGSTA NAME: (favorite ice cream flavor, favorite
cookie): Pralines & Cream Oreo (be careful I have a gun!)


9. ROCK STAR NAME: (current pet’s name, current street name): Isis Wagner


10. PORN NAME: (1st pet, street you grew up on): Skippy Liberty (makes ya want to spend time with me huh?? wink-wink!)


Do this if you want - it can be fun!

A Meme...since nothing to say today (so far!)

Since this is a long meme...but somewhat insightful, thought I would save it for the day I have nothing running through my head (there's a joke!) Maybe something insightful later...or not!

1. Bought everyone in bar a drink...
Yes, and I did it twice, for my son's 21st birthday. Cost me a pretty penny, and 3 days in bed (so sick), but well worth it at the time!

2. Taken a Ferrari for a test drive...
Sure, what sane, rich person do I know that would let me behind the wheel of a very expensive car??? Not.

3. Been inside the Great Pyramid...
Thanks to the Son, I can say I have been to and toured around the Great Pyramid, but I did not go inside. It was quite hot and air does not circulate well there.

4. Held a tarantula...
Held - NO, Had one thrown at me in school - yes.

5. Taken a candlelit bath with someone...
C'mon, that only happens in movies - showered with someone and had fun, yes - but no candles.

6. Said "I love you" and meant it...
Yes, many times.

7. Hugged a tree...
Now would there be a valid reason for me to "hug" a tree? I may have grabbed on to one, so as not to slide down a hill - but never have I hugged a tree - intentionally.

8. Stayed up all night long and saw the sun rise...
Yes, whenever we went to the beach - it became almost a tradition. Now, I just stay up, because I have insomnia.

9. Seen the Northern Lights...
Nope. But as soon as Sarah Palin sends me an invitation to Alaska - I'm sure that would be a possibility.

10. Gone to a huge sports game...
Yes, I've been to several Pittsburgh Steeler games, also to playoff games.

11. Touched an iceberg...
Do, I look like Rose, from the Titanic movie? I live in Ohio - no icebergs.

12. Changed a baby's diaper...
Duh...I have children and grandchildren. I am the best diaper changer east of the Mississippi.

13. Taken a trip in a hot air balloon...
No trip...but I have gone aloft while tethered in a hot air balloon, many years ago at Jamboree in the Hills.

14. Gotten drunk on champagne...
Ya just had to ask that one..champagne is my favorite and I have enjoyed it to the point of inebriation on occasion.

15. Looked up at the night sky through a telescope...
Yes. Didn't have a clue what I was looking at - but the eyeball met the lens as it were.

16. Had an uncontrollable giggling fit at the worst possible moment...
I think I may have, but the memory is almost gone.

17. Had a food fight...
Of course, hasn't everyone?? We still have them occasionally - when theson is around. He is the instigator.

18. Bet on a winning horse...
Yes, but no system or handicapping - pure gut instinct. Won big bucks years ago - on a horse named "Widowed Mary", a longshot, but I felt sorry since she was a 'widow."

19. Asked out a stranger...
Yes, but that was almost 40 years ago...he remained "strange."

20. Screamed as loud as you possibly can...
Of course, I come from a long line of "screamers."

21. Ridden a roller coaster...
Yes, and I would rather have a heart transplant than to ever do that again!

22. Danced like a fool and didn't care who was looking...
Refer to above question on champagne - I'm sure this happened while under the influence.

23. Adopted an accent for an entire day...
Not intentionally, but many years ago, my parents sent my twin and I to a "fat farm", and being around this girl from Raleigh, NC, day in and day out - we picked up a southern drawl of sorts.

24. Actually felt happy about your life, even just for a moment...
Yes - no matter what, we are dealt a hand and we have to play it. Life has been good, bad, and this is what "it's" all about.

25. Had 2 hard drives on your computer...
Yes, our PC has 2 on it at present.

26. Visited all 50 states...
I've travelled, but have not made it to all 50 states yet.

27. Taken care of someone who was drunk...
Did I mention my long married life to an alcoholic? Not my favorite past time.

28. Had amazing friends...
ALL my friends are amazing - be it in person or online!!

29. Danced with a stranger in a foreign place...
Funny you should ask. Yes, in Cairo, Egypt on a Faluca boat ride. The "skipper" of the boat was a dancing fool and we all danced with the idiot at various times.

30. Stolen a sign...
Well, I'm not putting my address here, so I guess I can tell you about the "stop" "yield" and various other signs in my storage shed. My lovely children may have FOUND these signs...I'm never really sure.

31. Backpacked in Europe...
Does traipsing through an airport in Germany, with luggage count?

32. Taken a road trip...
When I was just out of high school, my girlfriend and I would get in her VW and head anywhere.

33. Been heartbroken longer than you were in love...
Seems like it. I had a cheating, alcoholic husband, and all the years I loved him - the feeling was a lie on his part. Now I enjoy being alone.

34. In a restaurant, sat at a stranger's table and had a meal with them...
What an interesting statement - I can't imagine this happening - unless this stranger invited me over and was picking up the tab.

35. Visited Japan...
Nope, not in this lifetime.

36. Alphabetized your CD's...
Being old, my collection is small enough, there is NO need to alphabetize. I might have like...30. The younger crowd, who have massive quantities and OCD, do this.

37. Pretended to be a superhero...
In my "pretend" days - all we had were comic book superheroes. I might have pretended to be Betty from the "Archie" comics - and she was not a superhero.

38. Lounged around in bed all day...
Yes. After my triple bypass, I could not get comfortable sitting, standing or otherwise - and spent a good deal of time in my bed. Later, the reason for the discomfort was found to be - an allergy to the wire used on breastbones - therefore my breastbone never healed. (Funny thing - it "clicks")

39. Played touch football...
Yes, in my early years of marriage, we had many touch football games at family events.

40. Fallen in love and not had your heart broken...
I've stated this before - yes, my heart breaks easily.

41. Toured ancient sites...
I believe I told you I was in Cairo - I saw the Pyramids, Sphinx and various sites.

42. Played D&D for more than 6 hours straight...
I always considered that a "guys" game and NO, never played it once.

43. Gotten married...
No, all my children are bastards...just kidding, I got married in July of '75.

44. Crashed a party...
Many. Most vividly was in the early 70's, and my girlfriend and I made it a point to crash as many Christmas parties as possible. We were relatively successful.

45. Gotten divorced...
I refused to give him a divorce. He left me in '97 and died in '00 - his loss.

46. Gone without food for 5 days...
WTF?!?! Apparently you haven't seen my body. Now, I know I have while in a hospital while hooked up to life sustaining fluids - but to do it intentionally - I would get violent.

47. Made cookies from scratch...
More so years ago - now I only make pumpkin cookies at Holiday time, no wide variety.

48. Won first prize in a costume contest...
I honestly can't remember being in a costume contest!

49. Gotten a tattoo...
I have three (3) and have drawn what I wish for a fourth. Woohoo - second childhood!

50. Rafted the Snake River...
And the Snake River would be where???

51. Been on a television news program as an expert...
Not on television, but did a weekly radio show during tax season, with hints of tax cutting ideas.

52. Performed on stage...
Do childhood recitals for piano and ballet count?? Those were wonderful experiences at the time.

53. Been to Las Vegas...
Yes. I was having trouble getting pregnant (ha) and decided we needed to get away, so we spent 3 days in Vegas and 7 in Hawaii - turns out I was pregnant already as I puked my way through the entire trip.

54. Recorded music...
Not as a solo, but our A Cappella choir in high school made a Christmas tape (no CD's then)

55. Eaten shark...
Yes, while in Boston we went to a seafood restaurant and it was rather tasty.

56. Kissed on a first date...
Hell back then I kissed on any date.

57. Gone to Thailand...
Nope, didn't lose anything there, and the way things are now, I don't believe that would be safe.

58. Bought a house...
Yes, two of them. Bought and paid for - it's all mine now. (Actually, putting it in my son's name soon.)

59. Been in a combat zone...
Yes, I know I mentioned my alcoholic husband. Our house was a combat zone quite often.

60. Buried one/both parents...
Yes. My father in 1979, my mother in 2001. My biological parents passed away before I could meet them.

61. Spoken more than one language fluently...
Not fluently. I can speak enough Spanish to find a bathroom.

62. Performed in Rocky Horror...
Only in the confines of my own home.

63. Raised children...
Raised two. The daughter I gave up for adoption did not come into my life till her early 20's.

64. Followed your favorite band/singer on tour...
Who could ever afford to do that???

65. Passed out cold...
I may need to refer back to the champagne I love so much.

66. Taken an exotic bicycle tour in a foreign country...
would that be an "exotic" bicycle or an "exotic" foreign country - NO!!!

67. Picked up and moved to another city just to start over...
I'm spontaneous, but not THAT spontaneous.

68. Walked the Golden Gate Bridge...
Never been there.

69. Sang loudly in the car, and didn't stop when you knew someone was watching... Hell yes..what do I care what someone else thinks.

70. Had plastic surgery...
No, but I'm sure some people may think I should!

71. Survived an accident that you shouldn't have survived...
Knock wood, I've never been in a serious accident at all.

72. Wrote articles for a large publication...
No way, I am not that good of a writer.

73. Lost over 100 pounds...
Not really, I lost 94 pounds with my first child and close to the same with the following. The amazing part, is that once I delivered, back to eating I went and put back on those lovely pounds.

74. Held someone while they were having a flashback...
No. I have been with someone when they "flash backed" to Vietnam experiences and it was sad and scary.

75. Piloted an airplane...
I cannot see this as ever happening or that it could happen. I will fly, with great apprehension at times, but let's not push the envelope.

76. Touched a stingray...
That would be a stupid thing to do, but I have had one brush up against me, which made my fat ass run for shore rather quickly.

77. Broken someones heart...
No - I would never do that.

78. Helped an animal give birth...
Many times. Lot's of cats and dogs in my home over the years.

79. Won money on a TV show...
If I had, I wouldn't be doing this silly meme.

80. Gone on a photo safari...
Get real. I'm doing good to just TAKE a picture.

81. Had a facial part pierced other than your ears...
No as of this moment, although I am fighting hard NOT to get a nose piercing. But anything can happen.

82. Fired a rifle, shotgun or pistol...
Yep to all three. I loved to shoot. I got rid of all my guns years ago. I broke down and bought a .22 rifle though, about 5 years ago. Now I want to get a handgun.

83. Eaten mushrooms that were gathered in the wild...
Nope, can't say that has been on my "to do" list.

84. Ridden a horse..
I grew up riding horses regularly. I rode a horse in Egypt - but everyone was worried about the old lady and wouldn't even let me have the reins.

85. Had major surgery...
I will not bore you to tears, but my body looks like a veritable road map. I have had more major surgeries than you have time to listen to. Eyes, feet, heart, hysterectomy, gall bladder, etc... Let's put it this way - I can't sign an organ donor card - nothing useful left.

86. Had a snake as a pet...
My mama didn't raise no fool!!! No way!

87. Slept for 30 hours in a 48 hour period...
Only while in the hospital on drugs.

88. Visited more foreign countries than U.S. states...
Can't say that that is possible. I'm not the "world" traveller, more on the domestic side.

89. Visited all 7 continents...
Can't you read - I'm NOT a world traveller. Even stopping over at airports only puts me at 3 continents.

90. Eaten kangaroo meat...
Why would I eat something that can beat me up???

91. Taken a canoe trip that lasted more than 2 days...
No. Many canoe trips of short duration, nothing extended though.

92. Eaten sushi...
No. The desire to eat raw fish is not in me.

93. Changed someones mind about something you care deeply about...
Yes. Recently to boot. A person who was of a staunch anti-abortion belief and I got into an argument. their argument of "under NO circumstance should an abortion be performed - was shot to hell by me. After my logical explanation of various aspects - he began to rethink his policy.

94. Gone back to school...
Yes, I have taken courses sporadically over the years, relating to tax law.

95. Parasailed...
Again, something which I have no control over, is not a sport for me. I saw a parasailer "smack" into a building and die in Mexico, no way, no how will I ever do that.

96. Touched a cockroach...
Not without first being introduced. The answer is a sound NO!

97. Eaten fried green tomatoes...
I know this is supposed to be delicious, and I would not be averse to trying, but I have never enjoyed fried green tomatoes.

98. Read The Iliad and The Odyssey.....
Bits and pieces many years ago, but I don't consider it light reading.

99. Selected one "important" author who you missed...
Not sure what this means, but I don't think so.

100. Skipped all your school reunions...
Let's see. I missed #5 and #20, made it to #10, #25 and #30. We didn't have a #35, and #40 is coming up - I may go, but considering there were over 1000 in my graduating class, and we are getting older, the attendance has gotten much smaller.

101. Communicated with someone without sharing a common language...
Excuse me...WTF???

102. Been elected to public office...
Yes. Elected to the Board of Trustees of Public Affairs in 2000. The local council abolished the Board in favor of a Village Administrator in 2005. Lovin' it!! The village has lost money big time and everything is a mess, because of this individual. More people call me still - to correct problems. I'm having the last laugh.

103. Written your own computer language...
that would be a silly thing to do. I'm fine with the language I have now.

104. Thought to yourself that you are living your dream...
Hello...economic downturn, recession, job losses, U.S. totally screwed up - I DON'T THINK SO!!

105. Had to put someone you love into hospice care...
Yes and no. I did not have the final say, but I was allowed input and YES, my very best friend was put into hospice last October. Unfortunately she was only there for a few short hours before passing away. Such a hard thing to do.

106. Built your own PC from parts...
Let's see, small parts and pieces - are not my friends. NO way could I do this.

107. Sold your own artwork to someone you didn't know...
If I had artwork to sell, I'm sure it would be to someone I didn't know. Art is not my forte'.

108. Had a booth at a street fair...
Not my own, but I have helped quite a few at different times with their wares.

109. Dyed your hair...
I'm a woman, what do we do...we DYE our hair. Not anymore though, I love the white of my hair - I earned each and every white hair on my head - and there are only a few hairs left.

110. Been a DJ...
Now there's a laugh. I listen to music, I don't KNOW music.

111. Shaved your head...
Hahahaha. I'm hanging on to each and every hair left for heaven's sake. I have thought about shaving the damn thing to see if maybe, just maybe, my hair would grow back in fuller - but those thoughts leave quickly.

Have a great day...Later...............