October 31, 2013

Happy Halloween 2013

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H-A-L-L-OOO-W-E-E-NNN
Halloween! Halloween
Sing a song of Halloween

Shelby, the cute boxer and I both wish each and everyone of you
a fun but safe Halloween. Drive safe and watch out for all the
little ghosts, ghouls, goblins and witches in the street.

October 29, 2013

Words with Double Meaning

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1. THINGY (thing-ee) n.
Female...... Any part under a car's hood. (or pretty much anything in my vocab lol)
Male..... The strap fastener on a woman's bra.

2. VULNERABLE (vul-NE-Ra-bel) adj.
Female.... Fully opening up one's self emotionally to another.
Male.... Playing football without a cup.

3. COMMUNICATION (ko-myoo-in-Kay-shon) n.
Female... The open sharing of thoughts and feelings with one's partner.
Male... Leaving a note before taking off on a fishing trip with the boys.

4 COMMITMEN T (ko-mit-ment) n.
Female... A desire to get married and raise a family.
Male...... Trying not to hit on other women while out with this one.

5. ENTERTAINMENT (en-ter-tayn-ment) n.
Female.... A good movie, concert, play or book.
Male...... Anything that can be done while drinking beer.

6. FLATULENCE (flach-u-lens) n.
Female... An embarrassing byproduct of indigestion.
Male...... A source of entertainment, self-expression, male bonding.

7 . REMOTE CONTROL (RI-moht kon-trohl) n.
Female.... A device for changing from one TV channel to another.
Male.. A device for scanning through all 375 channels every 5 minutes.

October 28, 2013

BlogBlast4Peace 2013 is One Week Away!

November 4th is only one week away.
Are you ready for BlogBlast4Peace 2013?
Join the revolution on Facebook and at www.blog4peace.com.
The time for peace is now.
ONE SUBJECT!
ONE VOICE!
ONE DAY!
How To Blog4Peace...
1. Make a peace globe. Choose any graphic at www.blog4peace.com/. Save. Sign. Decorate
2. Send the finished peace globe to blog4peace@yahoo.com or TAG Mimi Lenox on Facebook
3. Post it anywhere online November 4
4. Title your post or status Dona Nobis Pacem (Latin for Grant us Peace); hashtag #blog4peace #blogblast4peace

See more at: http://peaceglobegallery.blogspot.com

October 27, 2013

Sunday Stealing: They Say It Is Your Birthday


This week's questions come from the old Saturday 8 blog which is defunct and removed.

1. As you get older, are you jazzed about your birthday?  


No. I have not been jazzed about my birthday since I turned 35...I am now 43.

2. Do people usually remember your birthday? 


Some people do but there are a few close family members that forget (my son, my brother).

3. An ex-coworker of the author of this meme used to begin 3 months before her birthday flat-out reminding people that it was coming up. It's amazing what no self-esteem does for you. Anyway, do you know anyone who pre-announces their birthdays? 


I know a few people that like to remind others of his or her birthday.  Not that it does any good!  LOL If I don't write it down I will still forget.

4. What was your best birthday? Why? 


When I was a teenager my parents gave me a 110 Camera as a gift.  It was totally awesome!

5. What was your worst birthday? Why? 

The worse birthday was in October 1991, when I turned 21.  It was my first birthday without my mother  (she passed away in April 1991).  

6. Name your best birthday gift. 


The camera I mentioned in #4 above.

7. Name the best birthday gift you've gotten for someone else. 


I cannot think of anything that would be considered the best gift. I usually give the birthday person something they want or have been asking for or cash.

8. As i age, i value SLEEP as a priceless commodity. The author of this meme didn't get any for her birthday. However, what do you want this year for your birthday?


My birthday already happened this year (October 13th). I wanted to spend time with my family.  I didn't get to see all of them and some I didn't even get to talk to.  But all in all it was a good day.

October 26, 2013

Camera Critters: Cute Face Loves Green Chair

Camera Critters
Shelby has such a cute little face.
And she also loves this chair, so
it is now hers and daddy has a to sit in a different one.
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October 25, 2013

Stuck in my Head: Bangarang by Skrillex



(Guitar Intro)
shout to all my lost boys
Sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-shout to all my Lost Boys
we rowdy
shout to all my lost
Sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-shout to all my Lost Boys
we rowdy
shout to all my lost boys
Sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-shout to all my Lost Boys
we rowdy
BANGARANG! bass!

(Guitar Intro)
Shout to all my Lost Boys
Sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-shout to all my Lost Boys
we rowdy
Shout to all my Lost Boys
Sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-shout to all my Lost Boys
we rowdy
Shout to all my Lost Boys
Sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-shout to all my Lost Boys
we rowdy
Shout to all my Lost Boys
Sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-shout to all my Lost Boys
BANGARANG! bass!
get the fuck out
you feel the Bangerang.
you feel the Bangerang.
you feel the bass Bangerang.
you feel the Bangerang!
you feel the BANGARANG!
you feel the Bangerang!
Fly! All night. Bangerang!
BANGARANG!
you feel the Bangerang!
you feel the bass
shout to all my lost boys
sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-shout to my Lost Boys
we rowdy
Shout to all my Lost Boys,
sho-sho-sho-sho-sho-sho-shout to all my Lost Boys BANGARANG!
Shout to all my Lost Boys,
sho-sho-sho-sho-sho-sho-shout to all my Lost Boys
we rowdy
Shout to all my Lost Boys
sho-sho-sho-sho-sho-sho, shout to all my lost boys
BANGARANG!
bass!
get the fuck out
feel the BANGERANG!
Shout to all my LOST BOYS
Sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-shout to all my Lost Boys
we rowdy
Shout to all my Lost Boys
Sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-shout to all my Lost Boys
Shout to all my Lost Boys
Sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-shout to all my Lost Boys
we rowdy
Shout to all my Lost Boys
Sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-shout to all my Lost Boys
BANGARANG!
(Guitar Break)
Shout to all my Lost Boys
Sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-shout to all my Lost Boys
we rowdy
Shout to all my Lost Boys
Sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-shout to all my Lost Boys
we rowdy
Shout to all my Lost Boys
Sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-shout to all my Lost Boys
we rowdy
Shout to all my Lost Boys
Sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-shout to all my Lost Boys
BANGARANG! bass!
Get the fuck out
you feel the Bangerang!
you feel the Bangerang!
BANGARANG!
Get the fuck out
you feel the Bangerang!
you feel the bass!
you feel the Bangerang.
BANGARANG!
Get the fuck out
you feel the BANGERANG!
you feel the BANGERANG!
BANGARANG!
Get the fuck out
you feel the Bangerang.
you feel the bass
shout to all my Lost Boys,
sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-shout to my Lost Boys
we rowdy
Shout to all my Lost Boys,
Sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-shout to all my Lost Boys BANGARANG!
Shout to all my Lost Boys,
Sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-shout to all my Lost Boys
we rowdy
Shout to all my Lost Boys
Sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-,
you feel the
BANGARANG! bass!
get the fuck out
you feel the BANGERANG!
Shout to all my Lost Boys
Sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-shout to all my Lost Boys
we rowdy
Shout to all my Lost Boys
Sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-shout to all my Lost Boys
Shout to all my Lost Boys
Sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-shout to all my Lost Boys
we rowdy
Shout to all my Lost Boys
Sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-sha-shout to all my Lost Boys
BANGARANG!
They say I lost my marbles, but I've got these beats banging out the back of my toy car. Yo, I'm eating fun dip right now, not giving a fuck...



Read more: Skrillex - Bangarang Lyrics | MetroLyrics

October 23, 2013

Red Ribbon Week October 23 to October 31

The Red Ribbon Campaign is now the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the nation reaching millions of young people during Red Ribbon Week October 23rd - October 31st each year.

WHAT IS RED RIBBON WEEK?
It is an ideal way for people and communities to unite and take a visible stand against drugs. Show your personal commitment to a drug-free lifestyle through the symbol of the Red Ribbon, October 23 - 31st.

WHY?
The Red Ribbon Campaign was started when drug traffickers in Mexico City murdered DEA agent Kiki Camarena in 1985. This began the continuing tradition of displaying Red Ribbons as a symbol of intolerance towards the use of drugs. The mission of the Red Ribbon Campaign® is to present a unified and visible commitment towards the creation of a DRUG - FREE AMERICA.

WHO?
The National Family Partnership is the national sponsor of The Red Ribbon Campaign. We are helping citizens across the country come together to keep children, families and communities safe, healthy and drug-free, through parent training, networking and sponsoring the National Red Ribbon Campaign®.

WHY SUPPORT THE NATIONAL THEME?
A theme unifies each year’s campaign and helps to broadcast one message creating a tipping point to change behavior.

HOW?
Plan a Red Ribbon celebration. Order and display Red Ribbon materials with the National Red Ribbon Theme. Proceeds from the sale of Red Ribbon theme merchandise helps support prevention programs across America. Order for your family, students, staff, patients, employees and customers and encourage them to wear the red ribbon symbol during Red Ribbon Week, October 23rd - 31st.

For more information visit www.nfp.org and www.redribbon.org.


October 21, 2013

"Feel Like I Do" by Drowning Pool



I got 2 bloody knees and a brand new scar
So come along son and ask me just how far
I took it the first time, this time
There won't be a next time
What kind of friend would bite my hand
If I stuck it out like I gave a god damn
My eyes are open wide and I, and I hate what I find

The love, the hate, regret
We all have it, we all have it
The love, the hate, regret
We all have it

Raise your hands if you feel like I do
Scream aloud if you feel like I do
Bring the hell if you feel like I do
Like you do
Like we all do

I'd climb up 16 chapels
And kick out every 16th stone
To keep another one from feeling so broken
To keep another one from feeling so torn
Ain't got a friend that wouldn't bite my hand
If I stuck it out like I gave a god damn
I tasted of jaded tongue and I, and I've grown to like it

October 20, 2013

Sunday Stealing: Random Randomness Part 3


This week's questions come from My Random Randomness.

1) What room are you in? My computer room.
2) Can you solve a rubix cube? I did when I was younger but cannot do it any more.
3) Are you psychic in any way? No
4) What star sign are you? Libra
5) What's your favorite color? Blue
6) What's your lucky number? Five (5)
7) Do you have any chores that should be done now? Yes, I should be sweeping and moping  the floors.
8) Did you have a cherished childhood teddy bear or other toy? I had my childhood teddy bear until I was nearly 24 years old.  She disappeared one day and I was quite sad.
9) What was the last thing you bought from a vending machine? a Diet Pepsi
10) What shoe size are you? 12 in women's and 10 1/2 in men's.
11) How many pairs of shoes do you own? Four.
12) If you were prime minister/ruler of the world what laws would you make? No one is allowed to go to bed hungry.
13) If you were a super hero what powers would you have? The ability to know when someone is lying.
14) and what would your hero name be? Shannon
15) and what outfit would you wear? casual work clothes
16) What was your last dream about? Life back home in Annapolis, MO.
17) What would you do if you won the lottery? Pay off all my debt, pay off the house, help out family and buy a new car.
18) Would you like to build/design your own house?  Yes.
19) Which form of public transport do you prefer? None of it.  I prefer my own vehicle.
21) Can you juggle? No. Unless you count jugging work and home life.

October 19, 2013

Camera Critters: Spoiled Tired Dog

Camera Critters
Shelby has her own bed (two beds actually, one in the living room
and one in my bedroom.  She also has her own pillow and her
own blanket.  Such a spoiled girl! :)
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October 15, 2013

Unconscious Mutterings #559

Hosted by Luna Nina

Luna Nina says … and I think … ?

Untraceable :: Unnoticeable
Senator :: House of Representatives
Humongous :: Gigantic
Drinks :: Laughter
Ringing :: Bells at Christmas
Overloaded :: Stuffed
Annoyed :: Bothered
Blondie :: Brownie
Suits :: Suites
Deadly :: Costly

October 14, 2013

October 13, 2013

Google Wished Me A Happy Birthday

This morning I opened up www.google.com and was surprised to see...

How cool is that?!  I love it!!!

Birthday Gifts from Texas

Today is my 43rd Birthday!
My in-laws, Chuck & Judy sent me birthday gifts from Texas!

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Thank you Mom and Dad!

Sunday Stealing: Random Randomness Part 2


This week's questions come from My Random Randomness.

What was your first alcoholic drink? Beer

What was your first job? Factory Worker

What was your first car? 1989 Ford Escort

What was your first mobile phone? Nokia

What is your first proper memory? Something around age 4

Who was your first teacher? My mother

Which fictional character do you wish was real? The Fairy Godmother or anyone that can grant me wishes.

Where did you go on your first ride on an airplane? Washington DC

Who was your first best friend? Marsha Haney

What was your first detention for? Talking to much

What's your strongest sense? Smell

Who was your first kiss? Jimmy Rainey

What was the first film you remember seeing at the cinema?  I remember seeing movies like Grease, E.T., Any Which Way You Can, Any Which Way But Loose, Star Wars, Carrie, The Exorcist and many others at the Ironton, MO drive in theater in the 1970's.  The first movie I saw in an actual sit down theater was The Goonies in 1985 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

What's the largest amount of money you've ever won? $150 in a 50-50 raffle.

What's the largest amount of money you've spent in one spree? Over $600

If you had a warning label, what would yours say? "Prone to depressions and lapsing into silence"

Have you ever got sweet revenge on anyone? No

Have you ever been to a live concert? Yes

Have you ever been to see stand up comedy? No

Have you ever needed stitches? Yes, several times.

October 12, 2013

Camera Critters: Food Bowl

Camera Critters
Shelby likes to scoot her food bowl all around the house.
Today, she decided the bowl needed to be by my desk.

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October 11, 2013

Google Terms of Services Update

Google is updating the Google Terms of Service. The new Terms will go live on November 11, 2013.

You can read more about the new Terms at www.google.com/intl/en/policies/terms/update/.

In summary, Google made three changes:

First, clarifying how your Profile name and photo might appear in Google products (including in reviews, advertising and other commercial contexts).You can control whether your image and name appear in ads via the Shared Endorsements setting.

Second, a reminder to use your mobile devices safely.

Third, details on the importance of keeping your password confidential.

October 7, 2013

Unconscious Mutterings Week 558

Hosted by Luna Nina

Luna Nina says … and I think … ?

Latch :: Gate 
Standard :: Not so great
60 :: Miles per hour
Maple :: Leaf Parade
Final :: Best
Bickering :: Children arguing
Diner :: Late Night
Nasty :: Gross
Ohhh! :: Ahhhh!
Leeches :: Suckers

October 6, 2013

Sunday Stealing: Movies/Television Meme


This week's questions come from The Real Mrs. Kelley at Whipped Cream & Lollipops.

Name your favorite movie actor:  Johnny Depp

Name your favorite movie actress: Drew Barrymore
Name your favorite TV actor: Robert Carlyle and the guys on the Big Bang Theory.
Name your favorite TV actress: Kaley Cuoco
Name your favorite television show right now: Big Bang Theory, Under The Dome, Diner Drive-ins and Dives and Chopped.
Name a few really cool movies you've recently seen: Olympus has Fallen and World War Z.
Your favorite canceled television show: Firefly, Stargate Universe, and Breaking Bad.
Name one movie you wish you hadn't wasted time/money on recently: None that I can think of.
You would never watch a movie with: My ex-husband.
Favorite candy/food to watch movies with: Buttered popcorn and chocolate covered raisins.
Three favorite TV channels: Food Network, Cartoon Network and TBS.
Favorite reality or competition show: Survivor
Cable or satellite? Cable
Do you watch more movies at home or at the theater? At home...much cheaper.
Is there a time of year that you watch more TV? No, not really.

October 5, 2013

Camera Critters: Shelby's Fall Look

Camera Critters
Yesterday I purchased Shelby a new hoodie from PetCo.
As soon as I got home she wanted to put it on.
Here are a few photos of her (avoiding the camera as always).
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October 4, 2013

30 Days Until BlogBlast4Peace 2013

30 Days until we Blog For Peace!
Join the revolution on Facebook and at www.blog4peace.com.
The time for peace is now.
Are you ready?
ONE SUBJECT!
ONE VOICE!
ONE DAY!

How To Blog4Peace...
1. Make a peace globe. Choose any graphic at www.blog4peace.com/. Save. Sign. Decorate
2. Send the finished peace globe to blog4peace@yahoo.com or TAG Mimi Lenox on Facebook
3. Post it anywhere online November 4
4. Title your post or status Dona Nobis Pacem (Latin for Grant us Peace); hashtag #blog4peace #blogblast4peace

See more at: http://peaceglobegallery.blogspot.com


October 3, 2013

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Domestic violence touches every one.
Domestic violence violates a person’s dignity, safety, and basic human rights.
Domestic Violence is everyone's business!
Domestic violence should not happen to anybody.
Take a stand against Domestic Violence!
More Info: 


October 2, 2013

Rotten eCard of the Week #4: Government Shutdown

Each week I am going to pick an eCard (maybe more) 
as my favorite and post them here on my blog.  This week I have chosen...


October 1, 2013

October is National Adopt-a-Shelter Dog Month


October is Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month. Save a life: Adopt a dog! 

Contact your local shelter to adopt a dog, donate items needed or volunteer your time.