When I was little my dad had me convinced that the
Ice Cream truck only played music when it was sold out.
Well played Dad, well played.
March 31, 2020
March 30, 2020
Come Play Along! Monday Crazy Questions
2. Choice of soda? Sprite or 7UP
3. Do you own a gun? Yes
4. Can you swim? Yes
5. Hot dogs or cheeseburger? Cheeseburger
6. Favorite type of food? Homemade
7. Do you believe in ghosts? Yes
8. What do you drink in the morning? Tea
9. Can you do 100 push ups? No
10. Favorite time of year? Summer
11. Your favorite hobby? Playing video games
12. Tattoos? None yet
13. Do you wear glasses? Yes
14. Do you have a phobia? Thanatophobia
15. Do you have a nickname? Shay
16. Three favorite drinks? Tea, Water and coffee
18. Rain or snow? Rain
19. Can you change a tire? Yes
20. Favorite flower? Lilacs
21. Can you drive a stick? Yes
22. Ever gone skydiving? No
23. Kids? Two
24. Favorite color? Black vehicles but blue for nearly everything else
25. Employed? Yes
26. Can you whistle? Yes
27. Favorite vacation? All of them
28. Siblings? One brother
29. Surgeries? At least 6
30. Shower or bath? Shower
31. Last song you listened to? Soundtrack to Oh Brother, Where Art Thou
32. Broken bones? No
33. How many TVs are in your house? 3
34.Worst pain? Losing my son
35. Do you like to sing? No
36. Pets ? None
38. What do you enjoy binge watching? Cooking shows and NCIS
39. Pumpkin or pecan pie? Pecan
40. Someone who will play: No clue!
Let me know if you play lol
March 29, 2020
Sunday Stealing: Alec Clayton
This week's Sunday Stealing is from author, artist and theater critic, Alec Clayton.
1. If there's a personal god, what quality would you most like that person to have (and why)? I would want them to always be 100% honest no matter what.
2. What's your death-row meal? Homemade chicken & dumplings, sweet iced tea and Mississippi Mud Cake.
3. Assuming we make it through this outbreak with minimal loss of life, what do you think our big takeaway should be? The big takeaway is that everyone needs to be better prepared and to stop thinking "it won't happen to me".
4. Whom do you find yourself missing more than you would've predicted? Other than hugs from my family, I miss my co-workers.
5. What brings you the most joy? Not happiness, not contentment -- JOY. Waking up each day.
6. Do you find yourself regretting anything you've said or done on social media? No.
7. What are your favorite and least favorite things about your body and face? I love my smile but I do not like my weight.
8. and your life? My favorite things in life are actually people....family, and friends. My least favorite thing is not being near all my loved ones.
9. How's the self-isolation affecting your libido? It has not affected my libido.
10. Which three places in the physical universe would you most like to visit? My family in Missouri, Ireland and Hawaii.
11. On whom did you have a crush years ago? Have you ever told them? I have had a lot of crushes in my life and I never told any of them.
12. How have your religious views changed since you were in high school? Yes.
13. If you could change one law, what would it be? I would make animal cruelty a felony, punishable to the highest extent possible, in every state.
14. If you could add one commandment to the original ten, what would it be? Thou shall not abuse any human or animal.
March 24, 2020
March 22, 2020
Sunday Stealing: Coronavirus Questions
1. Has the COVID-19 affected your work environment? Yes. I have been working from home for a week now.
2. How are you feeling about the Coronavirus? It scares me. My family and friends getting sick scares me. Them or me dying scares me.
3. Has anybody you know been tested / have you? I have not yet been tested but I know a few people that have.
4. Do you have any friends stuck in any exotic locations? No.
5. Have you changed any of your personal habits due to the pandemic? Yes.
6. What is the craziest thing you've seen or heard about the outbreak? The whole toilet paper panic buying craze. I understand why some people are doing it but I do not understand those that buy in bulk then resell it at crazy prices.
7. Do you think our politicians are doing enough to curb the crisis? I think so.
8. Have you stockpiled anything because of the crisis? Not yet.
9. What do you think you will miss the most if you are subject to a lock in? I miss talking face to face with family and friends. I miss hugging my loved ones.
10. What is the weirdest rumor you've heard about the virus? I heard people under a certain age were immune.
11. Do you have a favorite meme about the virus? I do not.
12. Has the virus made you grateful for anything? The virus has made me grateful for technology; without it I feel as if I would not be able to keep in touch with all those I care about.
13. Have any of your plans been upset by the outbreak? Yes, but that is fine with me.
14. Are you planning do to anything different because of the COVID-19 outbreak? Stay home as much as possible. Not visit family and friends.
15. What do you hope to see in six months time? In six months, I hope the entire world is on the downside of this virus and folks are recovering and getting the needed vaccine.
16. Has the Coronavirus upset your mental health in any way? In every way possible so far.
March 20, 2020
Happy International Day of Happiness 2020
Keep Calm. Stay Wise. Be Kind
As we face a global crisis together,
let’s find positive ways to look after ourselves and each other.
Take the pledge to create more
happiness in the world: https://happinessday.org/#pledge
Sources: https://happinessday.org/
March 19, 2020
Happy Spring 2020
Spring will come and so will happiness.
Hold on. Life will get warmer.
~Anita Krizzan~
March 18, 2020
eCard of the Week #351: Working From Home
Working from home is like telecommuting to hell...
but you can watch Netflix while doing it.
March 17, 2020
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Oh, Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling
From glen to glen, and down the mountain side.
The summer's gone, and all the roses falling,
It's you, it's you must go and I must bide.
But come ye back when summer's in the meadow,
Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow,
It's I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow,
Oh, Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so!
But when ye come, and all the flowers are dying,
If I am dead, as dead I well may be,
You'll come and find the place where I am lying,
And kneel and say an Ave there for me.
And I shall hear, though soft you tread above me,
And all my grave will warmer, sweeter be,
For you will bend and tell me that you love me,
And I shall sleep in peace until you come to me!
March 15, 2020
Sunday Stealing: Sleepy Rambles
This week's Sunday Stealing was stolen from Sleepy Rambles.
1. What is the wallpaper on your computer screen? Why did you choose it? My desktop wallpaper is the following collage. I miss my dogs so very much so I made this collage to help me remember them.
3.Is there carpet or hardwood floor in your bedroom? Carpet
4. Do you believe in superstitious things such as breaking a mirror? A few things but not too many.
5. Do you like those ‘end of the world,’ ‘Armageddon’ movies? Yes.
6. Chocolate or strawberry birthday cake? Choose one. Chocolate
7. Do you eat more vegetables or fruits? What’s your favorite fruit/veggie? I eat more fruits than vegetables. My favorite vegetable is green beans and my favorite fruit is bananas.
8. Does the dentist calm you or does it tend to stress you out? Dentist stress me out to the max.
9. If you had to choose, which is the worst movie you’ve ever seen? I cannot remember the name of it.
10. Have you ever found yourself talking to an inanimate object? All the time.
11. Do you like movies that are originally based on children’s books? I think the books are better.
12. Is your hair more thick or thin? Is it more curly or straight? My hair is thick and wavy.
13. Something on the human body that grosses you out the most: Feet gross me out, even my own
14. What is your favorite color of apple? Red, green or yellow? Red apples are my favorite.
15. Do you hardly ever remember where you put things at? Sometimes
16. Do you ever lay in the grass and look up at the sky, just because? Yes.
17. Are you a controversial person? Do your views oppose others? I am not a controversial person. My views are my own. People can like them or not.
18. Have you ever thrown a surprise party for someone? Who for? In the past I have thrown surprise birthday parties for my children.
19. What would you say your average word per minute time is on the keyboard? 70ish words per minute.
20. Do you like fiction or non-fiction books more? What’s your favorite? I like fiction books more. My favorite book is Gone With The Wind.
21. Do you know how to play pool? Are you any good at it? I do know how to play pool. I am an average player.
22. The most painful medical procedure you’ve ever had? A c-section.
23. Are you someone who tends to take a whole lot of naps? I talk about taking a lot of naps but I never get to take them.
24. Have you ever been pulled over by the cops for speeding? Yes.
25. Is anyone in your family a firefighter? Who is it anyway? My dad was a firefighter, many, many, many years ago.
March 14, 2020
March 13, 2020
Happy Friday the 13th
Happy Friday the 13th.
Just keep in mind, Friday the 13th is
still better than Monday the whatever.
March 11, 2020
eCard of the Week #350: Grief Is Like Living Two Lives
Grief is like living two lives.
One is where you "pretend" everything is alright,
and the other is where your heart silently screams in pain.
March 10, 2020
Four Years Since Colt Left This World
Colt and I both thought he would beat cancer and that he would be here for many more years. Sadly, the cancer won. Colt died only 31 days after being diagnosed. 31 DAYS! All the medical technology and medicine and treatments could not save him.
I miss Colt so damn much. Every day life is hard without Colt. I miss his wonderful smile and his laugh. I miss hearing him say "Hi Mama" and "I love you Mama". I miss talking to him and I miss hearing his voice. I miss the "good morning", "good night" and "I miss you Mama", text.
The pain of losing him is so deeper than anything I have ever felt. There are no words to even begin to describe how I feel. A large piece of my heart and soul died in Dallas when Colt died. My heart and soul ache to the core.
March 9, 2020
In Memory of Colt: Hope, Love, Cure Leukemia!
Four years ago, my niece made these decals for my son and his fight against leukemia.
Colt lost his fight but was strong until the end.
Memories of Colt and the love felt for Colt will never die.
I hope and pray for a cure so that no family has to go through
seeing their loved one fight the battle against leukemia!
March 8, 2020
Sunday Stealing: Cottage by the Sea
This week's Sunday Stealing was stolen from Cottage by the Sea.
01 What is the worst nickname that anyone has ever called you? I had a few mean nicknames when I was in grade school/high school. Kids can be very cruel. I would rather not mention those mean nicknames.
02 Have you got a favorite flower? I have two favorite flowers, lilacs and roses.
03 Do you add a sauce, ketchup or other artificial flavorings to your food? Sometimes.
04 Describe yourself using only words that begin with the letter 'T'. Tolerant
05 What is/was your lover's pet name for you? None that I can think of.
06 What is your least favorite color? Mustard yellow.
07 Who did you vote for in the last election, and did they win? The last person I voted for won the election.
08 What is/was your grandfathers’ names? Raymond Elmer
09 What is the best present you ever received? My dogs, Annabelle and Shelby. (may they rest in peace.)
10 What is 17 1/2% of 97 + 42 x (6 / 2) – 137 ? I will need my calculator for this one.
11 What would be the best possible way you could live? Happy and full of life.
12 Given the choice of absolutely anything, what would be your dream job? Running a rescue ranch so I can save all types of animals.
13 What position do you sleep in at night? On my left side.
14 What is the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you? Lots of stuff over the years but none that stands out as the most embarrassing.
15 Who is your favorite fictional character? Scarlet O'Hara from Gone With The Wind
16 What food do you hate most in the world? Cooked spinach.
17 When was the last time you were ill? Last week. I had a migraine and bloody nose.
18 If you were transformed into a wild creature, what would it be? Siberian Tiger
19 What was your favorite toy as a child, and whatever happened to it? A teddy bear. I lost her many years ago.
20 What's the most amazing thing you've ever seen? The birth of my children.
March 6, 2020
100 Either / Or Questions
Black and white or color? Color
Drawings or paintings? Drawings
Dresses or skirts? Skirts
Books or movies? Books
Pepsi or Coke? Pepsi
Chinese or Italian? Chinese
Early bird or night owl? Night owl
Chocolate or vanilla? Chocolate
Introvert or extrovert? Introvert
Hugs or kisses? Hugs
Hunting or fishing? Fishing
Winter or summer? Summer
Spring or fall? Spring
Rural or urban? Urban
PC or Mac? PC
Tan or pale? Pale
Cake or pie? Cake
Ice cream or yogurt? Ice Cream
Ketchup or mustard? Mustard
Sweet pickles or dill pickles? Sweet Pickles
Comedy or mystery? Comedy
Boots or sandals? Boots
Silver or gold? Silver
Jazz or classical? Jazz
Dancing or singing? Dancing
Checkers or chess? Checkers
Board games or video games? Video Games
Wine or beer? Neither
Freckles or dimples? Freckles
Honey mustard or BBQ sauce? BBQ Sauce
Body weight exercises or lifting weights? Lifting weights
Baseball or basketball? Baseball
Crossword puzzles or sudokus? Crossword Puzzles
Facial hair or clean shaven? Facial Hair
Crushed ice or cubed ice? Crushed Ice
Skiing or snowboarding? Snowboarding
Smile or game face? Smile
Bracelet or necklace? Mecklace
Fruit or vegetables? Fruit
Sausage or bacon? Bacon
Scrambled or fried? Fried
Dark chocolate or white chocolate? Dark
Tattoos or piercings? Tattoos
Antique or brand new? Antique
Dress up or dress down? Dress Down
Cowboys or aliens? Cowboys
Cats or dogs? Dogs
Pancakes or waffles? Pancakes
Bond or Bourne? Bourne
Sci-Fi or fantasy? Sci-Fi
Numbers or letters? Letters
Star Wars or Star Trek? Star Wars
Fair or theme park? Fair
Money or fame? Money
Washing dishes or doing laundry? Laundry
Snakes or sharks? Sharks
Orange juice or apple juice? Orange Juice
Sunrise or sunset? Sunrise
Slacker or over-achiever? Slacker
Pen or pencil? Pen
Peanut butter or jelly? Peanut Butter
Grammys or Oscars? Grammy's
Detailed or abstract? Abstract
Multiple choice questions or essay questions? Multiple Choice
Adventurous or cautious? Cautious
Saver or spender? Saver
Glasses or contacts? Contacts
Laptop or desktop? Desktop
Classic or modern? Classic
Personal chef or personal fitness trainer? Personal Chef
Internet or cell phone? Internet
Call or text? Text
Curly hair or straight hair? Curly Hair
Shower in the morning or shower in the evening? Evening
Spicy or mild? Mild
Marvel or DC? Marvel
Paying a mortgage or paying rent? Mortgage
Sky dive or bungee jump? Bungee Jump
Oreos or Chips Ahoy? Oreos
Jello or pudding? Pudding
Truth or dare? Truth
Roller coaster or Ferris wheel? Ferris Wheel
Leather or denim? Leather
Stripes or solids? Solids
Bagels or muffins? Bagels
Whole wheat or white? White
Beads or pearls? Pearls
Hardwood or carpet? Hardwood
Bright colors or neutral tones? Neutral Tones
Be older than you are or younger than you are? Younger
Raisins or nuts? Nuts
Picnic or nice restaurant? Nice restaurant
Black leather or brown leather? Black Leather
Long hair or short hair? Long
“Ready, aim, fire” or “Ready, fire, aim”? Ready, Aim, Fire!
Fiction or non-fiction? Fiction
Smoking or non-smoking? Non-smoking
Think before you talk or talk before you think? Think before you talk
March 3, 2020
March 1, 2020
Sunday Stealing: Bicycle Sidewalk
This week's Sunday Stealing was stolen from Bicycle Sidewalk.
1. Do you think animals dream? I do think that animals dream.
2. Have you ever been to a fortune teller or psychic? No.
3. How important is it to have a low stress job? Somewhat important.
4. Do you always lock your house? Yes.
5. What do you do if you feel lonely? Take a nap.
6. Have you ever driven a sports car? Yes.
7. Have you ever fallen down the stairs? Yes.
8. What do you think about the death penalty? I am for it in most cases.
9. What do you think about animal testing? I do not approve of animal testing.
10. What are your neighbors like? Nice for the most part.
11. Do you turn off the water when you brush your teeth? Yes.
12, Are there any foods that you wouldn’t eat as a child that you now like? Not that I can think of.
13. Is it important to always tell the truth? Yes.
14. What’s the strangest thing you’ve ever eaten? Chocolate covered grasshopper.
15. Do computers really help us save time? Yes.
16. Do you have any tattoos? Not yet.
17. Do you pray every day? No.
18. Are you in favor of cloning? Yes.
19. How do you feel about changing your nationality? I would rather not change my nationality.
20. Would you ever buy a used car? Yes.
21. Should you spank a child when they do something wrong? It depends on the situation and the parent(s) beliefs.
22. Has science made a negative impact on society? No.
23. Have you ever gone on a blind date? Yes.
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