Monday Musings: Difference Between a Dog and Man

If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. 

This is the principal difference between a dog and a man.

~*~Mark Twain (1835 - 1910)~*~

Sunday Stealing: Massive Alphabet Meme, part one

This week's questions come from a defunct blog called Tense Teacher. 

The Letter A 
Are you agnostic? No
What is your age?  42
What annoys you? Stupidity, people that hurt animals and children

The Letter B
Do you like bacon? Yes
When is your birthday? October 13th
Who is your best friend? Nancy Joe

The Letter C
What is your favorite candy? Chocolate
Who is your crush? No one, I am too old for that.
When was the last time you cried? Earlier today

The Letter D
Do you daydream? Yes
What is your favorite kind of dog? All of them :)
What day of the week is it? Sunday

The Letter E
How do you like your eggs? Scrambled
Have you ever been in the emergency room? Yes
What’s the easiest thing to ever do? Tell my children that I love them.

The Letter F
Have you ever flown in a plane? Yes
Do you use fly swatters? Yes
Have you ever used a foghorn? Yes

The Letter G
Do you chew gum? Yes
Ever tried gazpacho? Yes
Are you a giver or taker? Giver

The Letter H
How are you? Meh, I have my ups and downs.
What’s your height? 6'0"
What color is your hair? Brown and Gray

The Letter I
What is your favorite ice-cream? Cherry Garcia
Have you ever ice-skated? Yes
Do you play an instrument? Yes,  church organ

The Letter J
What is your favorite jelly bean? Jelly Belly jelly beans
Do you wear jewelry? Yes
Have you heard a really hilarious joke? Not for a long time.

The Letter K
Whom do you want to kill? No one that I can think of.
Do you want kids? I already have two, that is good enough for me.
Where did you go to kindergarten? Annapolis, MO

The Letter L
Are you laid-back? Yes
Do you lie? Yes, and anyone that says they never lie, are liars.
Do you love anyone? Yes

The Letter M
What is your favorite movie? Gone With the Wind
Do you still watch Disney movies? Yes
Do you like mangoes? Yes

I Believe That...

For My Children

Sunday Stealing: Collapse

This week's questions come from FoxyDanish but she didn't say where she got it.

Have you ever clicked on an ad on the side of your screen by accident?: Yes, and it was not a good experience.

When was the last time you were disappointed?: Earlier today.

Do you like the smell of rain?: I love the smell of rain.

What was the last thing you took a picture of?:  My dog, Shelby.

When you go to McDonald's, what drink do you usually get?: Diet Coke

What were you doing today at 2:15 in the afternoon?: Shopping

What's the nickname of your home state?: "The Show Me State"

What's the worst type of weather in your opinion?: Snow and below freezing temps.

Do you have a Kindle, Nook, iPad or none?: Kindle and an iPad

Would you rather read or write?:  Read

When was the last time someone took a picture of you?:  A few months ago.

Do you own a pair of slippers?: Yes, several

Name something negative that you hate about yourself: Being overweight

Is your house currently hot, cold or just right?: Just right

Is there a Dead End road near where you live?: Yes

Do you roll your eyes often?: Yes

Growing up, did you see your cousins often?: Yes

Where was your first job at?:  A factory

When's your birthday?: October 13th

Is life a party to you?: No

Who are you tired of seeing in the news a lot? : The Zimmerman case

When was the last time you flew a kite?: Many years ago

How long have you had a blog?:  Ten years or so

Have you ever had to call and complain about a product you bought?: Yes

Name something positive you love about yourself: My kindness.

Six Word Saturday: Weekend Happiness

The weekend is here!  So Happy!

Another Furlough Monday

Another day to sit at home and think about all the work that is not getting done.

And thinking about how I am going to cram everything that needs to be done

into four days!

The Wackadoo Meme - Part 1 and Part 2

This week's questions come from Shopafreakingholic and it was stolen there as well, but the search doesn't go back any farther.

1.] What age is your youngest aunt? 60ish

2.] Do you miss someone right now? Yes, my parents, children, Annabelle and more.

3.] What can you see North West to you? The big town of Bangor.

4.] Do you like bowling? Yes

5.] Can you pronounce Italian words? Most of them.

6.] Do you prefer black or beige colored jackets? Black jackets

7.] Do you own a hoodie? Yes

8.] Do you like roasting marshmallows on a bonfire? Yes

9.] Do you like cheesy puffs? Yes

10.] What's your name without vowels? Shnnn

11.] How many layers of clothing are you wearing? One

12.] When was the last time you got a take away? What did you have? A few weeks ago...Taco Bell.

13.] If you could climb any mountain or range which would you choose? The Great Smokey Mountains

14.] Do you alphabetically arrange anything in your room? No

15.] Have you ever visited fat-pie [dot] [com]? Yes

16.] Do you prefer sweet or sour fruits?  Sweet fruits

17.] Do you like Flo Rida? Which song of his? Yes.  "Right Round" and "Low"

18.] How are your dancing skills? Not all that great

19.] What is your favorite number? Five

20.] Describe your best friend to me? The bestest ever!

21.] What is your favorite alcoholic drink? Malibu Sunrise

22.] Do you do any sports or have you done any sport professionally?  No and No

23.] What is your ringtone? "Your Betrayal" by Bullet for my Valentine

24.] Do you like chilli flavoured chips/crisps? Not really

25.] Do you curl or straighten your hair? No

26.] What's the nicest smell of shampoo? Panteen

27.] What smell turns you on? How about turns you off? Leather turns me on and a skunk smells turns me off.

28.] Who's your favorite comedian? George Carlin

29.] RnB or Reggae? RnB

30.] What brand of batteries do you usually get? Rayovac

31.] Are any of your friends pregnant or have kids? Yes, most of them.

32.] What is in your medicine cabinet? Medicine, Vitamins, etc

33.] What's your favorite aspect of the natural world? The beauty of landscapes around the world.

34.] What's your favorite man made thing? My Jeep.

35.] Can you whistle properly? Yes

36.] What song do you think is the most widely heard in the world? Happy Birthday

37.] Where's the strangest place a fast food restaurant was located? None that I can think of.

38.] What states surround your state? Or are you not land locked? Minnesota, Iowa,  Illinois

39.] Do you own binoculars or monoculars? What do you use them for? No

40.] Do you ever wish you had a telescope on the roof or attic to stargaze? Yes

41.] What's your favorite chocolate bar? Hershey's

42.] Do you fall asleep easy in cars? How about planes, trains and boats? Yes to cars but no to the rest.

43.] Would you rather live a year of your life in every major country or stay in the same place you live forever without vacations? Live a year of my life in every major country.

44.] What will you not tolerate in a person? Lying, Stealing, Threatening, or abusiveness.

45.] Do you forgive others easier or yourself? Why is this? Others.  It is easier.

46.] How was God made, if he exists? Hardest question EVER to answer.

47.] Have you ever done aqua aerobics or polo? Yes

48.] What age were you when you learned how to swim? Two

49.] What shows or characters scared you as a child? None that I can think of.

50.] Do you stay up all night on New Years Eve/Day or go to bed after 12am? Go to bed after 12 AM

51.] What's something unusual currently in your fridge? Chocolate cake flavored liquor.

52.] How about your freezer? Nothing unusual in the freezer.

53.] What could you be doing now that is more productive? Cleaning the house.

54.] Give me some lyrics from the song that's stuck in your head?

55.] What's your favorite type of firework? The quiet ones.

Camera Critters: Food, Toys and Mama

Shelby has her food and toys in front of her and Mama sitting behind her.
 The only thing to make her 100% happy would be if her water bowl was in front of her too.

We Will Never Forget Lennox

A pug-nosed black Belfast dog named Lennox, who inspired a two-year legal fight and animal-rights protests on both sides of the Atlantic, was put to sleep one year ago today.

Lennox did nothing wrong! Please help be his voice! 

http://www.savelennox.co.uk
http://www.twitter.com/savelennox
http://www.YouTube.com/savelennoxcampaign
http://www.bebo.com/savelennox
http://www.myspace.com/535679822
http://www.petitiononline.com/sl190510/p...
http://www.savelennoxpetition.co.uk

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Me, Shelby and Annabelle say..."We are Lennox"!

First Furlough Monday

Yes, we all like a day off. 

 But not getting paid sucks. 

Plus I have a ton of work on my desk to do

Sitting at home does not make that work move any faster!!!

Happy Independence Day America!

If tomorrow all the things were gone I’d worked for all my life,

And I had to start again with just my children and my wife.

I’d thank my lucky stars to be living here today,

‘Cause the flag still stands for freedom and they can’t take that away.

And I’m proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free.

And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.

And I’d gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today.

‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land God bless the U.S.A.

From the lakes of Minnesota, to the hills of Tennessee,

across the plains of Texas, from sea to shining sea,

From Detroit down to Houston and New York to LA,

Well, there’s pride in every American heart,

and it’s time to stand and say:

I’m proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free.

And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.

And I’d gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today.

‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land God bless the U.S.A.

~.~Lee Greenwood, God Bless The USA~.~

Wordless Wednesday: La Crosse, WI

This post is linked up to: Wordless Wednesday and Wordless Wednesday Bloggers.

Ten on Tuesday: Sarcasm (A Continuance from Monday Musings)

1. If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably a wise investment.

2. If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.

3. Some days you're the bug; some days you're the windshield.

4. Everyone seems normal until you get to know them.

5. The quickest way to double your money is to fold it in half and put it back in your pocket.

6. A closed mouth gathers no foot.

7. Duct tape is like 'The Force'. It has a light side and a dark side,and it holds the universe together.

8. There are two theories to arguing with women. Neither one works.

9. Generally speaking, you aren't learning much when your lips are moving

10. Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it.

11. Never miss a good chance to shut up.

12. Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night.

Monday Musings: Sarcasm

01. Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. Do not walk ahead of me,for I may not follow. Do not walk beside me either. Just pretty much leave me the hell alone.

02.The journey of a thousand miles begins with a broken fan belt and a leaky tire.

03.It's always darkest before dawn. So if you're going to steal your neighbor's newspaper, that's the time to do it.

04.Don't be irreplaceable. If you can't be replaced,you can't be promoted.

05. Always remember that you're unique...just like everyone else.

06. Never test the depth of the water with both feet.

07. If you think nobody cares if you're alive, try missing a couple of car payments.

08. Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away, and you have their shoes

09. If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is probably not for you.

10. Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish,and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day.