Easter Random Dozen - March 31. 2010

Easter Random Dozen
March 31, 2010

1. How do you feel about the marshmallow Easter Peeps?
I think they look and feel and taste like nuclear waste. Does that answer the question?
2. Chickens are notoriously nervous creatures. When you are nervous, what is the best way to calm down?
Chocolate, screaming, smoking (sad but true).
3. People say, "April showers bring May flowers." Do you enjoy Spring rains?
I love the rain as long it is not a storm. I like to walk in a warm summer rain. I love the smell after a rain.
4. When I was randomly flipping through TV channels this week, I saw a show in which tattoo parlor employees received tattoos of a co-worker's face on their bodies. I can't imagine having a portrait of a colleague tattooed on me. But if someone forced you to receive a portrait tattoo (face only) of anyone, who would it be? Why?
I guess to be safe I would say .......
5. Would you rather have a tattoo (any kind) or a nose ring?
A nose ring because the hole would eventually grow closed if not used. A tattoo is forever.
6. Do you have any special plans for Easter?
Just husband and I for dinner. Turkey and etc.
7. Cadbury Eggs or Reese Eggs?
Cadbury peanut butter eggs. NOT the kind when cracked open they resemble an egg. EWWW.
8. What was the last thing/person you took a picture of?

The stand of popples across the road from us. They are not yet greened up.

9. What book are you reading now, or what was the last one?
I am reading a cozy mystery. The other book I am reading is called "The King Of Lies". I don't know yet if I like it or not.
10. What do you think is the most difficult task when it comes to Spring cleaning?
Doing the windows is hardest for me. It means taking down the storms, cleaning them, cleaning the screens, putting up the screens, then putting away the storms. All of my windows are done from the inside that way. But then I have to go outside and wash all of the outside of the windows. I have 15 windows to do.
11. How many pairs of flip-flops do you own?
I was going to say zero because I only wear Birkensotcks but then I opened my trunk this afternoon and there was a pair of flip flops. I don't know where they came from but they must be mine.
12. Which color makes you happiest?
Yellow, the color of the sun. The sun makes everything grow.

Happy Birthday my Gentle Giant.

Twenty six years ago today my son was born. He was my gentle giant coming to me weighing 10 pounds 9 1/2 ounces and 23 1/2 inches long.

When God decided to give me a child, He knew that I was not capable of dealing with a difficult one. He gave me the easiest baby ever to be born to a mortal mother.

He is my special boy. He slept through the night in 2 weeks. He was potty trained by 2 1/2 years old...even through the night (and they say boys are the hardest).

He has grown into a fine young man. He cares deeply and gives freely of himself. He is sarcastic and funny. He tries to be cynical but can't pull it off quite right.

He made my life complete. Before he was born I had been searching for something. He is my something.

Happy Birthday my sweet boy (he doesn't like the sweet boy).I hope it is as sweet as you are.


I think he was 2 in this picture with his favorite bunny. I still have the bunny. Isn't he sweet?


I can't get to the most recent picture of him. It was taken at Christmas and I know it is on my computer somewhere, I just can't find it.

The Simple Woman's Daybook - March 29, 2010

The Simple Woman's Daybook
March 29, 2010

I am going to try something different this week. We'll see how it works.

Outside my window. . .

My driveway as it looks now. It will look this way for about the next month and a half. Then the leaves will be out in full. I will post the difference then.

I am thinking. . .

The darker reddish vines like things are only part of my wild blackberry bushes. I am thinking about how they will all look when they are in bloom. The scent is so sweet.

I am learning...that having a working camera that is digital is lots of fun.

I am thankful for. . .

My husband. I often forget how great he really is. I often take him for granted. But today when I needed some serious help with things he was right there with me, helping. And he did it all with a smile; even when I was frustrated.

From the kitchen. . . Spaghetti, and bread tonight for dinner. Salmon chowder tomorrow with green salad. Liver and onions on Wednesday. Turkey for Easter.

I am wearing. . .the top half of my jammies that have rubber duckies on them with blue waves and pink bubbles. Black sweats for the bottom half. No socks or shoes.

I am creating. . .another baby blanket in pink. I am going to try and sell this one. Pictures to follow when finished.

I am going. . .nowhere this week. Homebody all week. Wow, I can't remember the last time that happened.

I am reading. . .A Grace Chapel Inn book. And Nancy Drew.

I am hoping. . .

This is a stand of popple trees that is across the road from us. I am hoping to see a haze of green soon where eventually leaves will be.

I am hearing. . .A Sherlock Holmes movie my husband is watching.

Around the house. . .

Yes, that is my Christmas village. I am just now putting it away. The snow melted in front of the shed 2 weeks ago, but it took me this long to get to it. The books above are what I use to give the different buildings the look of a variety of heights.

One of my favorite things. . .SPRING!! Can you tell?

A few plans for the rest of the week. . .I store my off season clothing in the shed contained in tubs. When I got into the shed today one of them had water on the lid. The roof leaked. I am praying that the clothing inside is not ruined. It is 1/2 of my summer clothing. Now while I would love new summer season clothes, I can't afford them right now. So this week I will be cleaning those clothes.

From my picture book....

His name is Randy. He is named after my BF,who taught him how to play when he was a baby. Now he is my helper in all things.

Thanks to Peggy at The Simple Woman’s Daybook for this wonderful meme. Visit Peggy starting Tuesday to find the list of participants in this week’s Daybook.

Thanks for stopping by.

Monday Mahem - The Annoying Meme March 28, 2010

Monday Mayhem
The Annoying Meme
March 28, 2010

What annoys you about people that you spend time with outside your home (coworkers etc)?
The rudeness that seems to be normal these days.

What annoys you about people in your home?
His incessant noises. He makes this noise that sounds like static. ALL DAY AND NIGHT LONG!

What annoys you about talking on the phone?
Friends who let their children (14-16) interrupt our long distance conversation.

What annoys you about the over-used terms that people use?
The fact that evidently no one can think for themselves and need to have catch phrases. Isn't there an original thought left?

What annoys you about restaurant foods?
The quality and the price.

What annoys you about restaurant servers?
Multiple piercings. I mean really I don't care to see a stud on the tongue of my server or one in their lip. EWW.

What annoys you about reading other blogs?
Giveaways that I have to post back to my blog and then go onto Twitter to get more entries. Or worse go to another web site entirely. I don't bother with those.

What annoys you about memes?
I don't know for sure.

What annoys you about commenting on blogs?
I like to comment but don't always have anything to say. So I just don't. This is something that probably annoys other bloggers about people like me.

What annoys you about people who chew gum?
When they crack it. One time I was in for a mammogram and the tech kept cracking her gum right in my ears.

What annoys you about driving on the highway?
Tailgaters. I mostly drive on a 2 lane highway. I hate it when they are right behind me and I am doing more than the speed limit. Where would they like me to go? Wait don't answer that.

What annoys you about shopping at Walmart?
The fact that nothing is made in the USA and most of it is made in China of all places.

What annoys you about kids?
Almost everything.

What annoys you about your gender?
The whiners.

What annoys you about the opposite sex?
Almost everything.

What annoys you about shoes?
The older I get the bigger my foot gets.

What annoys you about shopping for clothes?
That they keep making them smaller but not changing the size. That and the prices.

What annoys you about music?
Songs whose words I can not understand.

What annoys you about drinking alcohol?
I don't

What annoys you about pizza?
That pizza places keep trying to improve on something that is already perfect. Stuffed crust, square, different types of sauces, etc. Oh and people who put mushrooms and or anchovies on a beautiful pizza.

As promised

March 28, 2010
12:58 AM

I hate trying to think of something to write in the topic line of an email and I just realized now that I don't like here any better.

I did say the other day that I would write about the things that I would or would not do with my new and improved (?) blog.

Some things I won’t do right away because I don’t know how….yet. These things partly include the borders. I see on other blogs that people have put family pictures there. I would like to do that but I have not figured it out yet. But, given time I am sure that I will.
I won’t be putting pictures (badges?) of web sites that I want you to try. I know that some of you make a salary of sorts from doing this, but it is not my desire to make my blog a commercial. If I have a super, fantastic, wonderfully, amazing product to tell you about it will be in my blog and there will be no compensation to me.
I probably won’t have very good punctuation because commas and semi-colons confuse the heck out of me. I try to use them properly, but I am sure I make a lot of mistakes. I know that I must have learned all about punctuation in the many writing classes that I have taken, but my brain just isn’t bringing any of the rules forward…yet.

Some things I will be doing are: staying with the memes that I participate in. I do enjoy them and sometimes they help get my creative thoughts moving. I will always give credit where the meme came from but as for a link back to it, well that is one of those things I have yet to learn.
I am going to write about things in my life. It might not be so much day to day because my life day to day is pretty much the same. However, I will write about things, thoughts that are happening around me. I don’t know if it will be everyday but certainly several times a week.
I may write about stuff that happened when I was growing up. In fact I know of one such story right from the start.
I will share pictures when I have them. I am going to try and be more proficient with my camera. Especially now that I almost have it figured out. I am also going to see about getting my scanner hooked up. I have lots of pictures that I would like to share if I can get them into the computer.

So until next time...
Thanks for stopping by,




Kathy from Reflections by Kathy taught/told me how to sign my name.
Thanks Kathy.

Sunday Stealing The 35 Questions X 2 - March 27, 2010

Sunday Stealing
The 35 questions X 2
March 27, 2010

1. How far away is the last person you kissed?
About 50 miles
2. Has someone ever told you they would be with you forever?
Yes, my husband
3. Last person you were in a car with?
My aunt and cousin
4. Any plans for tomorrow?
Some grocery shopping
5. How long does it take for you to take a shower?
About 10 minutes in the water, about another 15 in the bathroom.
6. Best friend or close friends?
Both
7. Is tomorrow going to be a good day?
I am not psychic so I have no way of knowing, but I sure hope so.
8. Did you kiss anyone Friday?
Nope
9. Ever thrown up in public?
In my mispent youth I did too many times.
10. What's on your mind RIGHT NOW?
Financial troubles.
11. Who was the last person you talked to?
My husband
12. What is the WORST subject they teach at school?
PhEd and/or sports. Ever notice how the Arts are the first subjects to get cut but NEVER the football, or basketball, or volleyball? Aren't the arts important any more? Oh don't get me started.
13. Have you seen anyone lately that you don't get along with?
I haven't seem too many people lately
14. What is your favourite colour top to wear?
Yellow
15. Have you ever been in a car accident?
I have been in 3 rear end accidents. I was the one getting hit.
16. What's the closest thing to you that's green?
The shirt I am wearing.
17. Where would you like to be right now?
In the city.
18. Write down some lyrics to the song you're listening to?
I don't think there are any lyrics. It is the theme music to PBS Sherlock Holmes.
19. How many dogs do you have?
None
20. Is anything bugging you right now?
Just about everything. I'm kinda crabby tonight.
21. Is life going right for you now?
No.
22. Is there someone you care about more than yourself?
My family
23. What made you laugh today?
A movie
24. What was the last movie you watched?
Sleepless in Seattle
25. Whats the last conversation you had about?
Money
26. What were you doing at 7:00 this morning?
Still sleeping.
27. Do you like your hair long or short?
Very short
28. Do you want to see somebody right now?
Yes.
29. Do you like the rain?
If it is a warm rain I like to walk in it. If I am in a warm house and it is a cold rain, yes I do like it.
30. Did you have a valentine this year?
My husband
31. The last person you kissed needs you at 3 am, would you go?
Absolutely.
32. Would you honestly say you'd risk your life for someone else?
Of course.
33. Honestly, if you could go back 1 month and change something would you?
Yes I sure would. I wouldn't make the mistake in the checkbook that I did.
34. How do you feel about boys smoking?
I wish I didn't smoke, and I sure wish no one else did either.
35. Could you see yourself with someone forever?
I suppose since I am married for almost 20 years, yes I can.

I have finally done it...I think.

Today is March 25, 2010. A while ago I gave thought to blogging more about myself, more of my thoughts and ….err my opinions. Not that I thought anyone would really care, but the reason I started blogging was to give myself a voice and to do some writing.
Today is that day.

Two weeks ago I went out of town to visit my aunt, and cousin. I had a wonderful time with them. We did so many things, but one thing that stands out is our trip to the Habitat for Humanity Store. If you have never been to one check out their web site to see if there is one in your area. The things in the store are incredible, things that have been left over from new construction and things that have come from a remodel of someone’s home. You can purchase wood, doors, windows, light fixtures, washers, dryers, the proverbial kitchen sink and yes even a Jacuzzi. The prices for these things are rock bottom. My cousin bought a bathroom sink for $15.00. It looked brand new. Most of the people who work there are volunteers and all money made goes back to Habitat for Humanity. What a great place.



As you can see from the above picture my aunt has a green thumb. This is her amaryllis that has been blooming since Christmas. Her Christmas cactus blooms at Easter. She has an extraordinary garden outside also that my cousin helps with.




The cats live in the house with my aunt. They allow her and my cousin to reside with them. They are nice enough, but of course not as grand as my cats, but then none are. The cat sitting on the stool likes to have my aunt sing Frere Jaques. The kitty will climb all over my aunt, giving her kisses. When my cousin gives the evening yell that it is, “Brushy time” the other cat comes running. Yeah, I know pretty special, but you don’t know mine.





These two pictures are of a lake near where my aunt lives. I promise it is a lake. I don’t live on either coast and the ocean has not frozen over. This is a huge lake and would take hours to drive all the way around it. You can not see the opposite shore. The ice won’t be out of the lake until late April.

Well there you have it. My first installment of things in my life.
I think I will leave for now, but will return with some things that I will do and not be doing on my blog. Again, not because anyone will really care but because I need to state these things for myself.

Someday I will learn how to do one of those fancy signature things but until then…

Thanks for stopping by,
Trudy