Stuck in My Head: "Price Tag" by Jessie J

OK, Coconut man, Moonheads, and me

You ready?

Seems like everybody's got a price

I wonder how they sleep at night

When the sale comes first

And the truth comes second

Just stop for a minute and smile

Why is everybody so serious

Acting so damn mysterious

Got shades on your eyes

And your heels so high

That you can't even have a good time

Everybody look to the left

Everybody look to the right

Can you feel that yeah

We're paying with love tonight

It's not about the money money money

We don't need your money money money

We just wanna make the world dance

Forget about the price tag

Ain't about the uh cha-ching cha-ching

Ain't about the yeah b-bling b-bling

Wanna make the world dance

Forget about the price tag

We need to take it back in time

When music made us all unite

And it wasn't low blows and video hoes

Am I the only the one getting tired

Why is everybody so obsessed

Money can't buy us happiness

Can we all slow down and enjoy right now

Guarantee we'll be feeling alright

Everybody look to the left

Everybody look to the right

Can you feel that yeah

We're paying with love tonight

It's not about the money money money

We don't need your money money money

We just wanna make the world dance

Forget about the price tag

Ain't about the uh cha-ching cha-ching

Ain't about the yeah b-bling b-bling

Wanna make the world dance

Forget about the price tag

Well keep the price tag

And take the cash back

Just give me six strings

And a half stack

And you can, can keep the cars

Leave me the garage

And all I, yes all I need are keys and guitars

And guess what, in thirty seconds I'm leaving to Mars

Yeah we leaping across these undefeatable odds

It's like this man, you can't put a price on the life

We do this for the love so we fight and sacrifice every night

So we ain't gonna stumble and fall never

Waiting to see us in a sign of defeat uh uh

So we gonna keep everyone moving they feet

So bring back the beat and then everyone sing

It's not about the money

It's not about the money money money

We don't need your money money money

We just wanna make the world dance

Forget about the price tag

Ain't about the uh cha-ching cha-ching

Ain't about the yeah b-bling b-bling

Wanna make the world dance

Forget about the price tag

It's not about the money money money

We don't need your money money money

We just wanna make the world dance

Forget about the price tag

Ain't about the uh cha-ching cha-ching

Ain't about the yeah b-bling b-bling

Wanna make the world dance

Forget about the price tag

Forget about the price tag

"Who You'd Be Today" by Kenny Chesney

"Who You'd Be Today"

Sunny days seem to hurt the most.

I wear the pain like a heavy coat.

I feel you everywhere I go.

I see your smile, I see your face,

I hear you laughin' in the rain.

I still can't believe you're gone.

It ain't fair: you died too young,

Like the story that had just begun,

But death tore the pages all away.

God knows how I miss you,

All the hell that I've been through,

Just knowin' no-one could take your place.

An' sometimes I wonder,

Who'd you be today?

Would you see the world? Would you chase your dreams?

Settle down with a family,

I wonder what would you name your babies?

Some days the sky's so blue,

I feel like I can talk to you,

An' I know it might sound crazy.

It ain't fair: you died too young,

Like the story that had just begun,

But death tore the pages all away.

God knows how I miss you,

All the hell that I've been through,

Just knowin' no-one could take your place.

An' sometimes I wonder,

Who you'd be today?

Today, today, today.

Today, today, today.

[Instrumental Break]

Sunny days seem to hurt the most.

I wear the pain like a heavy coat.

The only thing that gives me hope,

Is I know I'll see you again some day.

Some day, some day, some day.

Rest in Peace Miranda Lynn

You can donate to Miranda's fundraiser at www.gofundme.com/bx8u2s.

She passed away like morning dew

Before the sun was high;

So brief her time, she scarcely knew

The meaning of a sigh.

As round the rose its soft perfume,

Sweet love around her floated;

Admired she grew - while mortal doom

Crept on, un-feared, un-noted.

Love was her guardian angel here,

But love to death resigned her;

Though love was kind, why should we fear

But holy death is kinder?

Poem by Hartley Coleridge

Light A Candle for Miranda

Please click on the photo of the candle to light one for Miranda.

You can donate to Miranda's fundraiser at www.gofundme.com/bx8u2s.

In Memory of Miranda Lynn Hazlett

Rotten eCard of the Week #46: Death Leaves A Heartache..

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. 

Love leaves a memory no one can steal. 

Nothing can ever take away a love the heart holds dear.

In Memory (Poem)

In Memory

Those we Love remain with us,

for Love itself lives on.

Cherished memories never fade,

because a loved one is gone.

Those we Love can never be,

more than a thought apart.

For as long as there is a memory,

they will live on in our heart.

~Author Unknown

Go Fund Me for Baby Miranda

Miranda Lynn

January 17, 2014 to June 21, 2014

http://www.gofundme.com/bx8u2s

Any and all donations are greatly appreciate and will go towards Miranda's funeral.

Fundraiser for Baby Miranda

Miranda Lynn was born January 17, 2014. Last weekend she suffered a tragic accident that left her without oxygen. Miranda was in the ICU for 2 days before her strength gave out. She left our world on June 21, 2014.

My family has set up a donation page at http://www.gofundme.com/bx8u2s. Any and all donations are greatly appreciate and will go towards Miranda's funeral.

Thank you,
Shannon

Rest in Peace Precious Baby

Today, my family lost a precious baby girl.  

Miranda Lynn was only six months old.  

Please keep her parents, grandparents, family and friends in your prayers.

____________________________

I REMEMBER YOU

The world may never notice, If a rosebud doesn't bloom:

Or even pause to wonder if the petals fall too soon.

But every life that ever forms, Or ever comes to be

Touches the World in some small way For all eternity.

The little ones we longed for Were swiftly here and gone.

But the love that was then planted Is a light that still shines on.

And though our arms are empty, Our hearts know what to do

Every beating of my heart says "I Remember You"

Author unknown

Sunday Stealing: Summer Meme

This week's Sunday Stealing comes from Quizopolis.

Favorite summer flower: Lilac

Flavor of ice cream: Black Walnut

Mode of transportation: My Jeep

Music: 80's Hair Bands

Food: Corn on the Cob

Favorite game to play: I like to play "sit on the deck with a nice tall glass of sweet iced tea.

Earliest childhood summer memory: Going fishing with my grandpa.

Favorite Drink: Sweet Iced Tea

Favorite Snack: Watermelon

Place to read: Curled up in my bed

Most annoying: Flies buzzing lazily around my head.

How I handle the heat: I stay indoors in the AC.

Pet Peeve: People that don't get straight to the point.  There is no need to sugar coat things.

All-time favorite bathing suit: One that covers me from boobs to ankle.

Best Time of Day: Bedtime

Most romantic: Sitting on a riverbank, fishing with the one I love.

Summer movie: Finding Nemo, Twister, Gone With The Wind and more!

Camera Critters: Cute Shelby

Early this week, Shelby was sitting by me, being cute (as always).
I was trying to get her to look at the camera but she keep looking
towards the front door.  But that is ok, because I got two great
photos of her being cute!

Flashback Friday: Me and CC

This is a photo of me and my Chow Chow (named Cybil Cheyenne aka CC).

Photo was taken in the Spring of 1999 in Farmington, Missouri.

Rotten eCard of the Week #45: If I Say "What"

 If I say "What" it doesn't mean I didn't hear you.

It means you better rethink what you just said.

Stuck In My Head: "Under Pressure" by Queen

Pressure pushing down on me

Pressing down on you, no man ask for

Under pressure that burns a building down

Splits a family in two

Puts people on streets

It's the terror of knowing

What this world is about

Watching some good friends

Screaming, "Let me out!"

Tomorrow gets me higher

Pressure on people - people on streets

Chippin' around, kick my brains 'round the floor

These are the days - it never rains but it pours

People on streets - people on streets

It's the terror of knowing

What this world is about

Watching some good friends

Screaming, "Let me out!"

Tomorrow gets me higher, higher, higher...

Pressure on people - people on streets

Turned away from it all like a blind man

Sat on a fence but it don't work

Keep coming up with love but it's so slashed and torn

Why, why, why?

Love

Insanity laughs under pressure we're cracking

Can't we give ourselves one more chance?

Why can't we give love that one more chance?

Why can't we give love, give love, give love, give love, give love, give love, give love, give love?..

'Cause love's such an old-fashioned word

And love dares you to care for

The people on the edge of the night

And love dares you to change our way of

Caring about ourselves

This is our last dance

This is our last dance

This is ourselves

Under pressure

Under pressure

Pressure

Sunday Stealing: One Thing

This week's Sunday Stealing comes from Cool Free Surveys.

One Thing .....

that makes you smile: My dog, Shelby

that makes you cry: Thinking of death and not being here on Earth any more.

that you love to do on the weekends: Sleep

that you do for only yourself: Paint my fingernails.

that you have in your underwear drawer that's NOT underwear: Some baseball cards.

that you do before going to sleep: I try to stop my brain from overthinking everything.

that you do within the first 15 minutes after waking: Use the restroom.

that's in your purse: A stretched penny from "The House on the Rocks"

that you actually LIKE to clean: My own body

that you DETEST cleaning: The dishes

that other people would find odd about you: That sometimes I need someone to listen to me, instead of them letting me always be the listener.

that you would buy if I handed you a $100 bill: Groceries

that you feel you HAVE to do before you die: I have to see Ireland and Hawaii.

Camera Critters: Private Little Corner

Shelby loves to hang out on the front deck.  As you can see in the photo below
she has a favorite spot she likes to lay in.  Shelby can see bunnies, birds, squirrels,
humans and much more from here private little corner.  This girl has my heart! :)

Flashback Friday: My Son

I can't remember how old Colt is in this photo.

I think this is his first school photo around age 5.

Rotten eCard of the Week #44: My Favorite Exercise...

My favorite exercise is a cross between a lunge and a crunch.

.....It's called lunch.

Wordless Wednesday: Welcome

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

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Aunty Acid:Annoyed

See more Aunty Acid at www.facebook.com/auntyacid

Rainbows in Wisconsin

This first photo was taken on June 5, 2014.

The second photo was taken on July 6, 2014.

As you can see, the rainbow is nearly in the same spot both times.

Maybe there is a pot of gold in that area (I wish!)

Sunday Stealing: Patriotic Meme

This week's Sunday Stealing comes from the archives!

1. Are you "proud to be an American"? Of course!

2. Favorite Founding Father? Benjamin Franklin

3. Favorite president? Jimmy Carter

4. Biggest "Patriotic Moment"? Watching my son become a U.S. Solider

5. Favorite patriotic song? "God Bless the USA" by Lee Greenwood

6. Favorite American cuisine? Barbeque ribs, corn on the cob and apple pie.

7. Happiest political moment of your life? No favorites yet.

8. Best fireworks display you've ever seen? Riverside Park in La Crosse, Wisconsin

9. America's gift to the world? The ability to be a land of opportunity.

10. Favorite Bill of Rights right? The right to bear arms.

11. Favorite American Holiday? Independence Day

12. Favorite D.C. monument? The Lincoln Memorial

13. Your dream for America's future? Peace and harmony

Camera Critters: Carrots

Shelby loves carrots!

Happy 4th of July - Independence Day 2014

Thank you to everyone that has fought for and are still fighting for our freedom.

May everyone have a fun but safe day. Keep your pets inside where it is safe.

Rotten eCard of the Week #43: Everyone Comes With Baggage...

Everyone comes with baggage. 

Find someone who loves you enough to help you unpack.

July Weather in Wisconsin

I took the following photos on July 1, 2014 on my drive home from work.

Sparta, WI

Rockland, WI

Bangor, WI

Canada Day 2014

For all my friends in Canada...