a StraitJacket & a Padded Room

Thursday Thunks: I am who I am because of them

2011-05-05T07:12:00.000-05:00

The TT questions are brought to you by Berleen, the color of the shark that nomnom'd on Osama and the number eight

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And please remember not to take these questions literally. I got a message last week questioning the questions. This is meant to be a fun, think about it meme... there is not supposed to be serious answers! Have fun with it for pete's sake! Whoever Pete is....

1. Name 5 famous people that you wouldn't be you without them.
Mel Gibson, of course.
Michael Landon because without him there would be no Little House on the Prairie
John Schneider because without him there would be no Dukes of Hazzard. Ok, there probably would be, but I can give him credit. He was the only blonde I ever loved. A huge part of my childhood was spent curled up on my daddy's lap on Friday nights watching that show and it was just to see that blonde boy slide across that hood.
Johnny Cash. Another huge part of my growing up.
Ted Corday he's one of the people that created Days of our Lives. Need I say more?

2. So yeah, did you hear Osama is dead? If you could take any letter out of the alphabet and have it never ever used again, which letter would it be?
Q. Because I rarely use it unless I'm talking about ducks.
3. If you were to swallow a guitar pick, would you tell anyone?
Depends on how cute the guitar player was.
4. My tummy hurts. Do you know anyone that eats strange things like toilet paper, chalk or some other off the wall thing that shouldn't be eaten?
Can't say that I have, honestly.
5. Whats your favorite kind of noodle?
Angel hair
6. So yeah, back to this Osama stuff. When someone says "the event that everyone will remember where they were when they heard the news", what event do you think of?
9/11. But there are a few things that happened where I can tell you were I was. Michael Landon's death, Johnny's death, finding out we had our first black president (although he's not really black....), Princess Di's death....
7. Someone last week mentioned that I don't have to have exactly 10 questions, so should I stop here?
I just think people should stop bitching about the questions or the number of them and play along. It only took a few weeks for people to start doing what made me stop doing Thursday Thunks in the first place.
8. Name 5 not-famous people that you wouldn't be you without them.
Taryn, Krissy, Jason and my parents.

Thurnesday Thunks high on helium

2011-04-14T07:18:00.000-05:00

The TT questions are brought to you by Berleen, the color of red gummie bears and the number 1 because ... I don't know, because I'm not that creative today...

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1. Does anyone ever wonder: who would go to my funeral if i die?

- I do. I wonder how many people who I hadn't seen when I was alive for many many years will show up.....

2. Sometimes people just make you scrunch up your nose and give that "WTF?" look. Who was the last person you gave that look to?
- The cat. I couldn't understand why he thought the inside of the dogs' ear tasted so good

3. A friend recently told you that she tricked her boyfriend into getting her pregnant. You are also very close friends with him, should you say something or keep it to yourself?
- I'd probably keep my mouth shut.

4. Do you get light headed after sucking the helium from a balloon?
- I honestly have no idea

5. What is the last website you look at each day?
- probably Facebook.

6. Since this is a Thursday meme, but we post it on Wednesday, shouldn't this be called Thurnesday Thunks?
- I still can't figure out why we post it on Wednesday anyway.

7. So some school in Chicago is banning kids from eating bag lunches from home, forcing them to eat school lunches. Hey, I ain't making this crap up, seems the governement doesn't trust parents to feed their kids. Go see for yourself - http://tinyurl.com/4yyh4f8 Back in the day, did you eat school lunches or did you bag it?
- I don't remember ever bringing a lunch to school. I usually ate whatever the school gave and then stole food off my friends plates. I was hungry while I was growing.

8. You can say you don't watch the news until you are blue in the face, but everyone has some news story that caught their attention and they followed stories on. Murders, kidnappings, dirty politics, stupid celebrities..... whatever. Which one caught your attention (even if you didn't want it to)?
- lately it's been the Teen Mom 2 crew. I wanna know whats going on with Leah's one daughter.

9. What condiment is always in your fridge?
- if cheese were a condiment, I'd say that, but it's not so I'll go with mustard. Not that anyone really uses it, but it's always there.

10. You can hug it, pet it and squeeze it and if you really want to you can name it George. What mythical creature would you have as a pet?

- Bigfoot. Just so I could hide him and giggle when people say he doesn't exist.

Calendar events are scary when they are new colors

2011-04-07T12:03:00.001-05:00

Welcome to the April 8th edition of Thursday Thunks!

(which we always seem to post on Wednesday)

Where we make you think a little bit before you blog!

We pick a subject, and your job is to interpret it anyway you want.

Write about it on your blog... simple as that.

Maybe you can interpret it as a picture - we don't care!

Please only leave a link if you have written a Thursday Thunks post.

Don't forget to go visit the other participants' blogs.

Read and comment about all their Thursday Thunks responses!

That's what all this is about after all, isn't it?

We'll have so much fun and become lifelong friends....

The TT questions are brought to you by Berleen, the color of my dad's shirt and the number 77, which is how old my dad is today....

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Sorry it's late this week. No excuses. Just forgot what day it was.

1. How long can you hold your breath? Don't tell me you don't know... try it.
I just did 47 seconds.
2. Have you been watching the Decorah Eagles?
Yes, it's fricken addicting. Got my parents watching it too. We call each other for updates... LOL The 3rd baby hatched finally! And damn... it must stink in that nest with all that dead stuff.
3. Ever fallen off a horse?
Yep. And then I got back on.
4. Pick a color and a number and come up with a combination name for the new color.
I'll pick any number in the teens and pink. So pinkteen. Thats a fun color!
5. Write a paragraph about 10 minutes of your morning, writing it in the 3rd person.
...............

6. What events have you marked on your calendar for this summer already?
bridal showers, weddings, camping trips, bike rides, fishing trip. Ack!
7. If you could have any realistic talent, what would it be?
painter
8. What is the scariest place you've ever visited?
the parking lot of a gas station in my brother's van on our trip to Sturgis. It was my brother's girlfriend, her sister & I. A pack of Bandidos were far too interested in the 2 bikes we had in the back of the van.
9. If you were a cat, what already-made flavor of cat food (no chocolate flavors!) would you want to eat?
The trukey gravy always sounded good to me.
10. What were you doing the Friday 2 weeks ago in the afternoon?
*looks at calendar* Well that didn't help any. Probably sitting at home on the computer.

Have a great day. Or not. See you next Thursday.

Eating Grapes in the Rain

2011-03-30T11:39:00.002-05:00

The TT questions are brought to you by Berleen, the color of April Showers and the number 93888..

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1. If all the world is a stage, where are the audience sitting?
*I would think the audience would be the people sitting up in the space station...

2. Taken from InsanityCafe Forums: If ghosts exist and are around us now, what happens if all life on Earth is destroyed? Would ghosts remain or also be destroyed? If ghosts are energy and energy on the planet is destroyed, wouldn't it destroy ghosts?
I don't think ghosts are energy, I think they are dead people's souls and I don't think souls can die so I guess they would be out floating around in space.

3. How do you know you live in the real world?
Because I have to make an appointment with a tax accountant every year...

4. What the best/worst April Fools Day joke that has ever been played on you? Same question for one that you have played on someone else.
I told all my members over at IC Forums that I was shutting the board down. Took 1/2 the day before someone realized the date....

5. If you could pick the last year of your life, which would you pick and why?
2097. Because I always said I wanted to live to be 125.

6. April showers bring May flowers. Have you ever been stuck in a rainstorm?
Of course!

7. Grapes. Green or red/purple? Seeded or seedless?
Any. I like grapes.

8. Someone knocks at your door asking where your neighbor lives, calling your neighbor by name, do you point them in the right direction?
Depends if they are carrying a butcher knife or not.

9. Stretch your left arm out as far as you can, What can you touch?
Air

10. When did you last step outside? What were you doing?

Going out to my car to go visit my daddy

Locking the Dead In

2011-03-23T15:31:00.004-05:00

The TT questions are brought to you by Berleen, the color of falling snow and the number four thousand eight hundred seventy three..

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sday Thunks on Facebook via the InsanityCafe fanpage. Please "like" us there to get your TT reminder!

1. Would you try a dog food flavored jelly bean? What about skunk spray or vomit flavored?

Ok I'll be different... I wanna try them. I"d rather try one than a bug anyway.

2. Are any keys on your keyboard worn off?

Not yet

3. Why are the lids on coffins nail/locked/sealed? Are we afraid they are going to get out?

I think they are because the living are

afraid. Afraid of what, I don't know. Even if it wasn't nailed down, do you think they can actually push it open with 6 feet of ground on top of the lid?

4. True love. Define it.

The butterfly feeling when you think of it.

5. Where is the strangest place you are ever fallen asleep?

In a car... because for some reason cars put me to sleep instantly. Well, at least riding in them. I have never fallen asleep driving.

6. A doctor walks up to you and says "I will change anything you want... big or small... doesn't matter how much it costs, I'll do it for free!". What do you have him fix or change on your body?

Get rid of the moles on my back!

7. The last picture you took - share it. Well, if it's not something we would probably find in Bud's recent photos.

Took a pic of the hubby because I shaved his head/face. It's spring, afterall.

8. Blue or black ink. Your preference?

Blue. It's pretty.

9. You are walking down the sidewalk on a city street and you see a little girl, about 3 or 4 years old, she asks you if you can tie her shoe for her. What do you do?

This question actually came from a real life situation. My niece was 3 years old and wandered away from her house and started walking to her daycare (which was about 2 miles away). She walked down Main Street and passed a bar and asked one of the people on the sidewalk to tie her shoe for her. Once she was found and she told us that someone helped her tie her shoe we all wondered why whoever did that didn't question and do something about the fact that a 3 year old was walking down the street alone!

10. What channel numbers are ABC, NBC, CBS and FOX for you?

ABC - 5, NBC - 11, CBS - 4, FOX - 9

11. Did/do you have any marriage deal breakers?

Hit me, you're gone. No strike 2 or 3. You lay an angry hand on me and I walk.

Have a great day. Or not. See you next Thursday.

The 5000 Question Meme, Part One

2011-03-19T14:19:00.002-05:00

Sunday Stealing: The 5000 Question Meme, Part One

Cheers to all of us thieves!

1. Who are you?
I'm me, who are you?

2. What are the 3 most important things everyone should know about you?
Is this as in you might buy me a present? I love chocolate, leopard print and Mel Gibson movies.

3. When you aren't memes like this one what are you doing?
But I'm not a meme?

4. List your classes in school from the ones you like the most to the ones you like the least (or if you are out of school, think of the classes you did like and didn't like at the time).
Are you serious? Do you know how many classes an average person takes in high school? For cripes sakes. I liked Psychology and I hated Math, lets just go with that - you can fill in the middle however you want.

5. What is your biggest goal for this year?
to make it to the end.

6. Where do you want to be in 5 years?
Not 43, thats for sure, but I don't think I can change that.

7. What stage of life are you in right now?
This one.

8. Are you more child-like or childish?
Ish.

9. What is the last thing you said out loud?
"That sucks"

10. What song comes closest to how you feel about your life right now?
Brown Chicken, Brown Cow

11. Have you ever taken martial arts classes?
No, should I?

12. Does your life tend to get better or worse or does it just stay the same?
Whats with wanting to know all about my life?

13. Does time really heal all wounds?
Heal, no. Make feel better, yes.

14. How do you handle a rainy day?
Carry an umbrella.

15. Which is worse...losing your luggage or having to sort out tangled holiday lights?
The lights. I just throw them out.

16. How is (or was) your relationship with your parents?
Love & hate.

17. Do you tend to be aware of what is going on around you?
Not really. I'm sorta clueless.

18. What is the truest thing that you know?
That if I hold my breath I turn a funny blue color.

19. What did you want to be when you grew up?
a grown up

20. Have you ever been given a second chance?
Yep, and then some.

21. Are you more of a giver or a taker?
Giver... didn't I tell you I bought my husband a Harley for his birthday? Damn spoiled brat.

22. Do you make your decisions with an open heart/mind?
Yep. (and yes I answered that right)

23. What is the most physically painful thing that has ever happened to you?
The husband breaking up with me in high school. No shit, I'm not kidding. I'd rather have my arm torn off or have triplets without drugs than to go through that pain again.

24. What is the most emotionally painful thing that has ever happened to you?
You would think I'd say "see above" but for this I'd have to say times in high school... you know that teenage drama shit when you think your life is over? Yeah, thats my answer.

25. Who have you hugged today?

Nobody yet. But the day is only half over.

FREE: one cute cat.

2011-03-17T08:35:00.007-05:00

FREE: one cute cat. Has asthma, chronic respiratory problems, constantly has a snotty nose and will sneeze the boogers all over walls and you and sometimes in your food. In the middle of the sneeze will fart and you will be forced to leave the room.

Constant energy, gets into everything and is afraid of nothing. Will help you clean the house by jumping on brooms, vacuums and rags as you are using them. Will knock toasters off the counter, forcing you to clean the breadcrumbs out, which once you realize how many breadcrumbs were hidden you might thank him for saving your house from an unnecessary fire. You CANNOT have glass items or any other breakable items anywhere in your home unless they are bolted to the ceiling, but even then it might be iffy.

Loves to be in the garage and will help you lose nuts, bolts and even small tools. Will sit on your shoulder while wrenching on things whether you want him to or not.

Terrorizes other cats and dogs well, whether they want him to or not. But in a matter of seconds will turn and cuddle with them and keep them clean.

Talks to you, well more like talks back. Doesn't take no for an answer.

Within a week you will regret taking him and will find yourself putting your own "Free Cat" ad out. You might even pay for someone to take him.

You might remember Bastian, I blogged about him a year ago. OMG It's been a year. This cute little 2.3 lb cat that we felt the need to save has turned into an 8lb TERROR! He is constantly known as "YOUR cat" when the husband is around. The husband is blamed for brining him home. But the stupid cat has a home forever here. There's no way anyone could pry him from our lives. Stupid cat.

Pass the paste, please

2011-03-16T19:42:00.003-05:00

The TT questions are brought to you by Berleen, the color of melting snow and the number 456..

Pass the paste, please

1. There is a song out there about you... it's on the radio, the video is on tv (just not MTV) and everybody in the world knows this song is about you. Who sings it?

Johnny Cash... if that is what it would take to have him back.

4. Have you ever sneaked..snuck...snucked...what is the right word? into a movie?

Nope, and I still don't know the right word! I say SNUCK!

3. Déjà vu; meaning "already seen", is the experience of feeling sure that one has already witnessed or experienced a current situation, even though the exact circumstances of the previous encounter are uncertain and were perhaps imagined. Thoughts on what it is? Have you experienced it?

Its one of those things that freak the hell outta me...

2. Stick it to me, baby. What is the last bumper sticker you saw and why do you remember it?

Probably my own because I can't think of another one. And yes, I really have this one!

10. Ever wonder what fish think about?

Yes I do actually! And for all of you who think they only have a 3 second memory - they don't! They actually have long memories, although I still can't figure out how anyone know either way.

8. If you could paint President Obama's fingernails any color, what would it be?

Black... just because.

7. Do you have seat covers on your car seats? What do they look like?

No, but I saw some leopard print ones the other day that I want.

6. For the rest of your life you can eat one spice and one spice only (on whatever food you want, of course), what spice do you choose?

Seasoning Salt

9. If you could slide down a rainbow, which side would you slide down?

the shortest... I don't like heights.

5. So a mom is suing her kids' preschool because it failed to prepare the child for the kindergarten entrance exam... did you eat paste in preschool?

Nope I didn't.

Sunday Stealing: The Burnt Toast Meme, Part Two

2011-03-13T08:29:00.006-05:00

Sunday Stealing: The Burnt Toast Meme, Part Two

Cheers to all of us thieves!

17. Who would you like to show up at your door to say they love you?
Anybody.. you can never hear it enough.

18. Last furry thing you touched?
Trying to think of the last cat I touched... it was either when I petted Oliver or when I lifted Serena up to the sink for her morning water. It's early and this time switch is stupid so I don't remember which order I did anything this morning.

19. How many drugs have you done in the last three days?
Caffeine, Nicotine and Acetaminophen

20. Do you miss film or does digital work for you?
Don't miss it at all.

21. Favorite age you have been so far?

21. I had Demon #1, the husband & I were starting the family thing

and it was nice.

22. Your worst enemy?

death

23. What is your current desktop picture?

Found it while trying to find a new idea for a tattoo

24. What was the last thing you said that was funny?
Everything I say is funny.

25. If you had to choose between a million bucks or to be able to fly what would it be?
Gimme the money.... I like my feet on the ground. Besides I'd probably fly into a bird or something.

26. Who can't you say “no” to?
My dad. Damn guy.

27. The last song you bought or downloaded?
Trace Adkins new CD

28. What time of day were you born?
9:44 am

29. What’s your favorite number? Why?
42. I have absolutely no idea why.

30. Where did you live in 1987?
Which part? Half of the year I lived with my sister, the other half with my parents. Next year, same story.

31. Are you jealous of anyone?
Anybody who gets to see Kimber or Melissa at any time other than when I'm seeing them.

32. Is anyone jealous of you?
I don't know.... I have no idea why they would be.

33. It's been almost a decade. Where were you when 9/11 happened?

In my kitchen.

Honey? NO!

2011-03-05T09:45:00.001-06:00

I have to keep reminding the husband that his Harley cannot - and will not - turn into the same type of addiction that his snowmobiles did. Snowmobiles might be just like potato chips, but Harleys are not.

German Shepards

2011-03-04T14:09:00.003-06:00

I played with two German Shepards today... reminds me of why I love those dogs. They just have a different feel; their nose, their ears, even their fur. There is just something about them.

I wonder if I wish hard enough if Saki will turn into one?

Whoopi Goldberg has no eyebrows and it bothers me

2011-03-02T07:51:00.003-06:00

Hi and welcome to Wednesday Wickedness! We are like other memes in that we will ask you ten questions each and every Wednesday. But our little "twist" is that each week we will pick a famous person and pick ten of their quotes. Each of our questions will be based on the quotes. Got it? Great! Let's begin this week's meme!

Today we picked Whoopi Goldberg. Here's Wednesday Wickedness!

1. An actress can only play a woman. I'm an actor, I can play anything.
If you could experience any life form that was not a human of your sex, what would you pick and why?

A tiger. Just because I would like to tear the flesh off of a few people.
2. For some reason, all artists have self-esteem issues.
Do you have any self esteem issues? Do tell. (Since we all do.)
I do. I'll openly admit it. But I do agree that everyone does at some level. Those that don't are looked at as vain and kind of a holier than thou type.
3. I am the American Dream. I am the epitome of what the American Dream basically said. It said, you could come from anywhere and be anything you want in this country. That's exactly what I've done.
Do you believe in the American Dream or has it passed through time?
Yikes. Ok. I think there is an American dream, but I think it's become messed up. I think the Americans that stand on this ground now are getting pushed aside for those who want what we have. I just want to know why these people from India can come over with no money in their pockets and within 10 years own hotels and drive cars that are worth more than my house. Please explain THAT to me.
4. I don't have pet peeves, I have whole kennels of irritation.
It's been asked before, probably weekly, but what's irritating you today?
People. People who hold grudges, to be exact. It's not worth it.
5. I don't look like Halle Berry. But chances are, she's going to end up looking like me.
What do you think you'll end up looking like? (A picture would help.)
A sexy hot grandma, thats what I'll be! How can I post a future picture? Thats just silly.
6. I grew up in a time when it would never have occurred to anyone to tell me there was anything I couldn't do.
Has anyone told you that you could not do something?
The husband told me I can't have a new puppy.
7. I want Carl Sagan to explain the sky to me.
Is there anybody dead that you'd like to talk to?
My mom.
8. If every American donated five hours a week, it would equal the labor of 20 million full-time volunteers.
Have you ever done volunteer work?
Not anything to really speak of...
9. It's being willing to walk away that gives you strength and power - if you're willing to accept the consequences of doing what you want to do.
Have you ever walked away from a job and regretted it?
Nope. There's a reason I walked away from the one I did and I haven't looked back since.
10. Normal is in the eye of the beholder.
Are you normal? Explain

LOL Thats funny shit right there

I Rock

2011-03-01T08:24:00.004-06:00

Yeah, I pretty much rock as a wife. After 38 years, the husband finally owns a Harley and it's all thanks to me. I bought it from a friend of ours... made the deal last summer and the husband didn't find out about it until last month. He's a pretty happy hubby, thats for sure.

It's a 1990 Springer Softail with only a little over 20k on it. Our friend just didn't ride it much, which turns out good for us.

Now if this stupid snow would just melt so we could actually go out riding!

Oh... and I baked him his favorite pie, lemon meringue. Because a Harley

just isn't enough for presents, I guess. I only attempt this pie once a year. They aren't that hard to make, but they suck.

In other news... found more lumps on my Serena Rosabella's tummy yesterday. She had some a few years ago that we had removed and it turned out NOT to be cancer, which was suprising because something like 95% of mammary lumps are cancerous. We got lucky. Hopefully we get lucky this time around too. She's 11 years old now and still my baby. She's a little princess who knows full well she's a princess.

The Seven Deadly Sins Meme

2011-02-27T09:26:00.002-06:00

Sunday Stealing: The Seven Deadly Sins Meme

Cheers to all of us thieves!

1 - Pride. Seven great things about yourself.

I'm a great wife. Just ask the husband. I bought him a Harley this week for his birthday. And baked him a lemon meringue pie. I rock.
I'm a fabulous friend. Just ask my bestest friend, Melissa, I helped her find her boyfriend!
I'm a superb mom. Just ask my demons! Oh wait... they'll lie.
I'm a wonderful daughter. Just ask my daddy. He won't lie. He loves me.
I'm a perfect pet owner. Just ask the critters, they meow at me everytime I get near their empty food bowl.
I'm a excellent artist. Just ask my customers.
I'm out of ideas...

2 - Envy. Seven things you lack and covet.

Money
Grass - is it spring yet ?
The ability to delete this blog and stop blogging.
Chocolate. I'm out.
Smarts. I'm actually kind of dumb.
A memory. Mine sucks.
A flat tummy.

3 - Wrath. Seven things that piss you off.

People who abuse animals, children and anything littler than them.
People who think I need to leave the house more often.
Stupid answers.
Demon #2's grades. She could do so much better.
Ice.
Know-it-alls
The government.

4 - Sloth. Seven things you neglect to do.

Eat good. Chocolate just doesn't count as a good group I'm told.
Make my bed. I really don't see the point.
Spend money on myself. There's always something somebody else needs & wants.
Say "I love you" enough.
Fold the laundry. God I hate that.
Quit smoking. I really don't want to, but I know I should.
Get a haircut. It's down to my waist now.

5 - Greed. Seven worldly material desires.

Money
Chocolate
Love
Music
Color
Friendships
Hugs

6 - Gluttony. Seven guilty pleasures.

Chocolate
Mel Gibson movies
Flannel sheets
Peanut butter on ice cream
Coffee
Hugs
Things the husband does that explaining it would make this an X-rated post.

7 - Lust. Seven love secrets.

Say I love you more than you think you should
Do things for people when they don't expect it
Do things for people when they expect it
Call just to say hi
Random hugs
Smiles
Draw a heart in food whenever possible before handing it over

Rock 'n Roll Fridays - Aerosmith

2011-02-25T06:40:00.004-06:00

Aerosmith

1. Dream On “Every time that I look in the mirror, All these

lines in my face getting clearer. The past is gone. It went by like dusk to dawn. Isn’t that the way. Everybody’s got their dues in life to pay” Do you pay dues or something such as a membership in a union, church, civic group, gang, etc?

I write a lot of checks to snowmobile clubs, does that count? I personally even belong to one.
2. Angel “Without your love, I’m nothing but a beggar. Without your love,

a dog without a bone…” What is your favorite dog breed?

You would think I"d say a golden because of my Saki, but

honestly... I've always had a weakness for German Shepards. Ever since I was little and befriended my brother's friend's shepard, Knuckles. Meanest dog in town, kids wouldn't go near him, the guy's mom wouldn't go near him, but me? I crawled in his doghouse with him. You make a friend with a shepard, you make a friend for life.

3. Sweet Emotion “You stand in the front just a shakin your ass. I’ll take you backstage you can drink from my glass…” Have you ever been backstage at a concert to meet the band? If not, what band would you like to meet backstage?
Can't say that I have. What band, huh? How about Trace Adkins.. I'd meet him in back of anywhere.
4. Walk This Way “So I took a big chance at the high school dance with a missy who was ready to play…” What was the first song you ever danced to at a school dance?
Really? You want me to remember that? My first dance was in 7th grade and I don't even remember if I had a date or not.
5. Crazy “You’re packin up your stuff and talkin like it’s tough. And tryin to tell me that it’s time to go, yeah. But I know you ain’t wearin nothing underneath that overcoat. And it’s all a show, yeah.” Ever worn your PJs in public?
The new thing is PJ pants, don't you know that?
6. Cryin “I was cryin when I met you. Now I’m tryin to forget you. Your love is sweet misery.” What is the worst film you went to see in the past 5 years?
I don't go see bad films.
7. Draw The Line “Checkmate honey beat you at your own damn game. No dice honey I’m livin on the astral plane. Feet’s on the ground and your head’s goin down the drain. Oh heads I win tails you lose….” What is your favorite board game?
Does cribbage count?
8. Big Ten Inch Record “My girl don’t go for smoking, and liquor just makes her flinch. Seems she’ll go for nuthin, ‘cept for my big ten inch… Record of a band that plays the blues…” What was your favorite record (or CD) when you were 18 years old?
18 huh? Which Poison album was out in 1991?
9. Janie’s Got A Gun “It’s Janies last IOU She had to take him down easy and put a bullet in his brain…” What was the last IOU written for that you either gave or received?
um........
10. Jaded “My my baby blue. Yeah I’ve been thinkin bout you. My my baby blue, yeah you’re so jaded. And I’m the one that jaded you” Are you jaded on a subject or issue?
I get my panties in a bunch over lots of things.
11. I Don’t Want to Miss A Thing “I don’t wanna close my eyes. I don’t wanna fall asleep cause I’d miss you baby And I don’t wanna miss a thing….” What was the last event that you missed that you regret?
My brother's comedy show
12. Rag Doll “Yes I’m movin, I’m really movin. Sloe Gin fizzy, do it til you’re dizzy. Give it all you got until your put out of your misery” What is the most miserable thing that happened to you recently?
Lately? Nothing really. Is that bad? I like my life, I have a very good life.
13. Love In An Elevator “Love in an elevator, lovin it up when I’m goin down. Love in an elevator. Livin it up when I hit the ground…” What is the most unusual place that you have made love?

In the front bucket seat of a Grand Am - one of the earlier Grand Ams, the small little boxy ones? Yeah, that. Why the front seat? I don't know, but it didn't work so well. Maybe it would have worked better had we pulled the seat back all the way... I know it's not unusual in an unusual sense, but it was the first place that popped into my mind because it was ... memorable?

Quack Quack

2011-02-24T09:50:00.001-06:00

Something I found that was posted over at Insanity Cafe....
If you want to deliver the Gettysburg Address at the Lincoln Memorial, make sure you get a permit first. This is a lesson Phillip Howell, 25, learned the hard way this past Presidents' Day when he went to the memorial all prepared and was told by the police that he would have to take his speech elsewhere.

Howell was confused as to why it is actually illegal to read the words carved into the memorial’s wall in a loud voice, he told the Daily Caller, but he obeyed. Instead, the 6-foot-4 Howell, who looks a lot like Abe Lincoln himself, moved to the bottom of the steps and delivered the rest of the speech. Simple, right?

Howell may have gotten around the law (sort of, anyway), but obscure and bizarre laws are not unique to Washington, DC. Here are 10 strange laws that still stand around the country:

In Alabama, it's illegal for a driver to be blindfolded while operating a vehicle: So, um, duh? Does anyone think this SHOULD be legal? Did we really need a law telling us this?
In Massachusetts, candy may not contain more than 1% of alcohol. While the law makes sense to me having just eaten some pretty potent chocolate liquor balls in Belgium, it sounds a little strange.
In New Jersey, it's illegal to pump your own gas.
In New Mexico, "idiots" cannot vote. Don't believe me? Read it: "Every citizen of the United States, who is over the age of twenty-one years, and has resided in New Mexico twelve months, in the county ninety days, and in the precinct in which he offers to vote thirty days, next preceding the election, except idiots, insane persons, and persons convicted of a felonious or infamous crime unless restored to political rights, shall be qualified to vote at all elections for public officers."
In Ohio, it's illegal to mistreat anything of great importance.
In Arizona, hunting camels is prohibited. Because there are so many camels?
In South Carolina, you must be 18 to play pinball. Obviously this one is because of the many wild and crazy pinball machines in other states, right?
In Maryland, you may not have oral or anal sex. Good thing Clinton was technically in DC, no?
In Florida, it's illegal to sell your children, which begs the question: Is it legal somewhere else?
In Pennsylvania, until 2002, one was not allowed to swear in front of women and children.

So much for land of the free. Although my favorite law isn't listed.... It is illegal to walk across the Minnesota-Wisconsin border with a duck on your head.

Do farts really stink?

2011-02-23T16:10:00.001-06:00

Do farts really stink or are we just conditioned to believe that they do?

I was just thinking about this because of a show I watched the other day. We are genetically made to think certain parts of the opposite sex are attractive for procreation purposes. Scents of people are the same way. They went on to say how the view of what is attractive has changed over the years, but in some parts of the world it hasn't. Then it got me thinking of other things that we are conditioned to think... like how years ago girls got married & started a family in their teenage years, etc. Don't ask me how it got me thinking about farts (probably because the cat farted, who knows)... but who decided that farts stink? And that flowers smell good? If you think about it, many animals go based off the smell of that particular area but yet we find it repulsive.

Thought bubbles

2011-02-20T08:16:00.000-06:00

Thinking about starting up this blogging thing again....

Pass Bud a Q-tip

2010-09-23T06:47:00.005-05:00

The TT questions are brought to you by Bud, the color of Kimber's hair(where did she go?) and thenumber 333.

1. We are changing your name. You have no choice. You get to pick it, but we must approve it. You must have a good reason. Ok, what is the name and reason?

Jane Smith. Because I want a name that nobody else has.

2. I say Shotgun, you say?

Not many serial killers use shotguns these days, not that they ever did... usually just pissed of wives who shoot their husbands junk off in their sleep. I think it's pretty sad really, the shotgun isn't used much anymore at all. Even in hunting. I guess it just doesn't get the respect it should. I don't think there was a serial killer that used a shotgun... I should check on that.

3. We are sending you away. Africa or Mexico?

Africa sounds safer for some reason.

4. When you're home alone, do you still close the door when you use the restroom?

I don't close it when people are home, why would I when I'm alone? Actually, true story, I close AND LOCK the bathroom door when I take a shower when I am home alone and I don't know why. Pyscho.

5. Berleen told me that I have to ask a mean question. Tell us about a horrible memory.

Ok WTF Bud? I did not tell you to ask a mean question. Get a QTip and get the crap outta your ears.. I said "do you want to ask meme questions?". Men.

6. What are your plans for October?

Um... I don't even know what my plans for today are yet

7. Is there anyone that you regret ever meeting ?

yes and no. I could come up with a few people but then again, if I hadn't had met them maybe I wouldn't be who I am today.

8. You have 3 months left to live, what do you do?

Live for 3 more months I guess... kind of a silly question, isn't it?

9. You wake up in an unfamiliar place, what is your first reaction?

Just like in the movies... I blink a bunch of times and say "where am I?" in a whiserpy sort of voice.

10. Your phone rings at 4am, just before you kill this person, who do you expect it would be?

My stepmom telling me something is wrong with my dad.

11. You're having a bad day, what one thing can make your day better?

Chocolate. Duh.

12. You are doing a meme written by the blogosphere's shadiest character. Is there anything else that you should be doing right now?

Not really, it's 6:55 am. I'm drinking coffee... it's the only thing important right now.

13. If money were not a problem, (and it never is, right? Yes, I stole this f$%*ing question. Sue me.) where would you like to live?

In Buds house. Just because I think it would be really boring.

Nobody cares anymore but, Why haven't you joined ICForums???

k who changed this to nobody cares anymore?? Kimber? Everybody cares... we spent the day talking about dogs on bikes and how all it takes is M&Ms to lose your virginity at 12 years old. Everyone cares about that!!!!!

Have a great day. Or not. See you next Thursday. There's that attitude again.... WTF?

Ok FINE!!!!!!!!!!

2010-09-09T12:46:00.002-05:00

Thursday Thunks: You've Got Mail

The TT questions are brought to you by Bud, the color of Meg Ryan's Blouse and the number 33.

1. From whom did you get your last e-mail?
A google news alert about Mel. EXCLUSIVE: Mel Gibson Extortion Case Turned Over To District Attorney I never said I WASN'T obsessed....
2. What is the most recent movie that you have seen in a theater?
Twilight New Moon. And my girls are pissed that we didn't go see Eclipse this summer.
3. Have you ever seen a ghost?
Used to watch Casper all the time as a kid :)
4. Ever loved someone so much it made you cry?
Oh hell yes. Sucks, let me tell ya. I got sick of crying over his sorry ass, so I married him. Just celebrated 15 years of wedded bliss in July.
5. What are you most afraid of?
Large groups of people.
6. What do you do when you are bored?
Play Facebook games.... wow, I need a life.
7. Other than the author of this mess of a meme, whose blog are you most curious to see their answers?
All of them because Bud has this annoying habit of making me interested.
8. Name three thing from your bucket list.
1. Live to be 125
2. Meet Kimber
3. Celebrate 100 years of marriage
9. Who was the last person who complimented you on how you looked, that actually was a surprise?
The husband... because he usually doesn't.
10. Do you remember Berleen?
Some dumb bitch who used to be a blogging addict and then got burnt out. If she would have gotten her way, Thursday Thunks would have died but NOBODY WOULD LET IT!!!!!!!
11. What was the last concert that you attended where the band was much better than you imagined?
Kiss... and I guess it was what I expected.
12. What’s the next band you’re either planning to see or want to?
I'd love to see Johnny Cash, but that ain't happening.
13. What were the last things do you imagine that Kimber threw off the roof?
a purple crayon in a cup of water

Ok people, I promise I will TRY to get back into blogging. The kids are back in school so it might be doable.

Who the hell is Berleen?

2010-08-05T08:57:00.002-05:00

After reading some of the other TT bloggers I am actually a little pissed off at myself that nobody knows me anymore. It's ridiculous. I started Thursday Thunks and nobody knows who the hell I am?

I really need to get the bug out of my ass and start blogging again...

Thursday Thunks: Special Talents

The TT questions are brought to you by Bud, the color of Judd Corizan's hair dye and the number 33.

1. Do you have any special talents? Tell us about them. According to the husband it has something to do with chrome on a trailer hitch....

2. What is your favorite sound? right now this second? It would be Kimber's voice. (but... hey... SHE'S HOME! Just waiting for her to be up to talking)

3. What was your favorite TV show as a child or teen? Little House on the Prairie and I'm not shy about admitting that one.

4. There are a lot of specialty TV networks now devoted to things like golf, gardening, shopping, game shows, sports, news and sci-fi. Do you have any favorite TV networks? Not particularly but our tv seems to be on TLC, Discovery Channel or the History Channel alot.

5. What is your guilty pleasure TV show? Wife Swap. Isnt' that sad?

6. Berleen is on the top of a mountain. How on earth did she get there and what was she doing? I'd be confused since I live hundreds of miles from any mountaintop.

7. Have you ever dreamt that you made love to someone you haven’t yet met? Of course... Mel, Toby, Trace....

8. Berleen decides to run away and join the circus. What could you imagine her performing under the big top? It better be something with the big cats or I got tricked into joining.

9. What is your favorite sci-fi movie? The ones that aren't playing.

10. What is your favorite reality show? Didn't you read the answer to #5????

11. Bud says he is on vacation. What do you think he is doing? Quilting.

12. When shopping at the grocery store, do you always return your cart? Hell no, thats what I have kids for.

13. Do you take compliments well? No. Absolutely not. I laugh in people's faces when they compliment me.

Everyone wants to know~ Why haven't you joined ICForums yet? Yeah anyway... Cricket did (again!).... and today there is a topic about some kids' pictures in the paper which I thought was really stupid. Why they took mug shots for just a loud party is beyond me. Silly newspaper.

Have a great day. See you next Thursday.

You knew I'd do it...

2010-07-18T16:40:00.005-05:00

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Don't make me go all Mel Gibson on your ass! Wouldn't want to get into that kind of trouble!

And, yes, for those who are wondering... I am still on Team Mel! I won't make any harsh judgments against my Mel until they are done with the investigation of the evidence. Those tapes? Um... yeah, I've heard them, have you? Listen carefully and tell me there isn't something fishy going on...

There is no crime in having a temper. If he hit her, thats a different story, but I ain't buying it just yet. There's also no crime in needing help, which he does. I'll never deny that.

Until next time....

Thursday Thunks: It's a holiday, people!

2010-07-01T07:44:00.002-05:00

The TT questions are brought to you by Berleen, the color of Pacific Ocean and the number that comes after 393.

So yeah, it's a holiday weekend. 4th of July... Independence Day... whatever you want to call it. What are you doing on July 5th?
Packing up from camping...
Have you ever known anyone who has been kidnapped?
Actually, no. But yesterday, 20-some years later, they have gone back to the scene of a kidnapping 15 miles from me. I hope they find closure this time.
Does wiping with newspaper make you a smartass?
Dunno. Ask Kimber. It was her question.
If someone sends you - or you stumble upon a link that will show you celebrity death photos, do you click the link?
*sigh* Yes. I'm obsessed. I can't help it.
Do you decorate your computer/laptop?
My laptop is filled with pawprint stickers, Care Bear stickers and other random stickers :)
You see Bud and his lady out walking in a park... suddenly she stops and kicks him square in the ass. What did he say to her?
Probably nothing. He just deserves a random kick in the ass occasionally.
There is a cockroach, a tarantula and a mouse in the room - which one do you kill first?
The cockroach... the mouse I'd try to catch and feed it to my snake and the tarantula can stay until someone else goes near it.
Did you know that a hay bale can start on fire by itself? Do you know how?
I didn't know this until the other day....
Kimber calls you - what is her voice like?
Depends on her mood. Usually she just sounds like Kimber.
Have you ever played Battleship?
Yes. And I could die happy if I never do again.
Days of our Lives paid tribute to Francis Reid/Alice Horton this week (Francis, the actress, died in February, Alice (the character) died last week). She was 91 years old and was portrayed as a smart, witty, funny, loving, always gave the best advice type woman. Wonderful mother, grandmother, friend... many characters (and cast members) commented on how they strive to be the type of woman she was. Is there someone in your life that you strive to be like?
My husband's grandma. She is the perfect woman. She spends every minute worrying about everyone else but herself. You have to force her to sit down to eat because she would rather make sure everyone has everything they need... she sends cards to every single grandchild and great grandchild. She's amazing.
Do you attend parades?
One goes by my house every summer... I have lots of friends & family in my yard. It's kinda fun.
If Berleen were to purchase three 10-gallon tubs of the peanut butter that they use at Dairy Queens, would you think any less of her?
I'll let you know if I decide to. I found out where to get it, but it only comes in three 1-gallon tubs. I guess I screwed up on that question, huh? And I hate to piss those off who answered you would have to roll me down the street... I don't gain weight.
If all the flowers but one kind withered and died, never to grow again, but that one kind of flower would grow worldwide forever, what would you want the surviving flower to be?
Daisies. Simple as that.

Beer sucks and Kimber... well, I don't know?

2010-06-24T18:02:00.003-05:00

The TT questions are brought to you by Bud, the color of Atlantic Ocean and the number 3.

1. It became officially summer on Monday. What's your favorite part of winter?
When it warms up. Winter sucks. It's too cold. Not one good thing about winter... well, except it makes my hubby happy.
2. What was your worst summer vacation ever?
When I was a teenager I had to go to Washington state where my parents were. It wasn't my parents that was bad, it was just fricken boring.
3. Kimber's husband just got the dream job that he's hoped for. So a big shout out to her and Anthony! Tell us about the best job that you ever had.
The last one... when I was a front desk clerk at a Country Inn & Suites. It was fun and I loved the people!
4. Who is probably talking a load of crap about you right now?
Everyone.
5. An alien appears and offers you the opportunity to repeat one year of your life. You will still know everything that you know now. He explains that no matter what you do differently, when you are returned to the present nothing will have changed. What year would you pick and why?
The year before my mom died... even though I was only 7 I'd try really hard to remember every single thing about her.
6. Name three things you have on you at all times. Explain why.
My wedding rings.... clothes and... um... clothes aren't even on me at all times. Silly question, Bud. My skin & hair?
7. When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper and mailed it?
Thats funny.
8. If you could have everyone in the blogosphere read just one of your posts, which post would you pick and why?
All of them... they all suck equally.
9. I recently read that the music industry continues to decline at an alarming rate. In the last year it said the sales of Michael Jackson's and The Beatles' music are the only artists who sales continue to climb. The article stated that the two are holding up the industry. Have you bought a CD or mp3 of either artist recently?
I was with Demon #1 the other day when she bought Miley Cyrus' new CD does that count? Elvis isn't still selling stuff?
10. What radio ad right now do you find so annoying that you'd rather have a tooth drilled than hear it again?
Radio ads? Ohhhh thats that boring non-music time when I switch to another station that doesn't have that, huh?
11. Berleen walks into a bar on a hot Minnesota day. At the bar sits a priest, a rabbi and a minister. A ten foot duck walks into the bar right after Berleen. What drink do you think Berleen orders?
It's usually Smirnoff Ice, but last month I discovered Smirnoff lemonade. And no, I am not trying to kiss Bud's ass here.
12. There is a knock on your door. It can be anyone in the world. Who would you want it to be?
Kimber. Duh.
13. What would be the worst entertainment or sporting that you could be forced to watch?
Golf. Need I explain?

Sunday Stealing and... TT a few days late.

2010-05-30T08:23:00.003-05:00

Sunday Stealing: The Just Because Meme

1. Make a list of 5 things you can see without getting up.
a computer monitor, a coffee cup, a cat, another cat and yet another cat

2. How do you style your hair? How often do you cut it?
however it falls that day

3. What are you wearing now?
shorts and a vintage snowmobile shirt

4. What's your occupation? Do you like it?
Graphic artist and yes I like it... http://www.insanitywear.com

5. When was the last time that you took a nap? Was there a special reason?
the other day.. the reason? Cuz I was tired. Duh.

6. Who was the last person you hugged romantically?
the hubster.... duh.

8. What was the last full meal that you ate?
ok wow, now thats tough. Friday night I had a Big & Tasty from McDonalds.... before that I don't remember. I'm back to forgetting to eat. Yeah, a person can do that.

9. What was the last email that you received?
Junk

10. What one website do you always visit when you go online?
http://www.insanitycafe.com

11. What was the last significant thing you bought?
a laptop for the hubster on Friday

12. What musical artist did you not get at first, but then became a fan?
can I turn this one around? I was a fan of Michael Jackson once and then I didn't get it after awhile...

13. What do you think about before you go to bed last night?
if I'm in a comfortable position on the pillow so I don't wake up with sore shoulders

14. What was the last CD you bought?
why I can remember this I don't know, but it was Trace Adkins and I bet it was 2-3 years ago

15. What is your favorite weather, and why? What's the weather like today?
Yesterdays... 90 and low humidity. Today is 60s-70s and wet.

16. If you could have a special artistic talent, what would it be?
did I mention http://www.insanitywear.com???

17. Did you watch the Idol 9 finale? If yes, what are your thoughts?
Yeah I did... my thoughts are I got goose bumps watching Bret sing with Casey.

18. What's something you'd like to say to someone right now?
"Taryn, do the dishes"... and I just did

19. Any special plans for this (holiday in the States) weekend?
not really

20. Besides your current S/O, who was the last person that you loved romantically?
that one guy....

and....... Thursday Thunks. Better late than never.

This week we will answer some crazy questions brought to you by Kimber, the color of Bret Michaels' bandana, and the number 8888.

1. Tomorrow you'll be thinking to yourself?
should we leave for Indiana or wait until Tuesday?

2. Where's your picket fence? around my Victorian house somewhere....

3. With a big smile on your face, you do what? watch Bastian's expressions

4. If I was to walk up to you, you'd do what? hug you and say "it's about fricken time!"

5. The list goes on and on. What list? the one I never make...

6. Does every rose have a thorn or does every thorn have a rose? I have yet to trim mine and not get poked.

7. Talk dirty to me. What kind of mop/vacuum/dust thingymabob do you use? a rag and my hands...

8. Your Mamma don't live anymore and your Daddy don't stop being a pain in my ass.

9. Ever had a suitcase packed by your feet, and if so where were you going? which time? Geez... be more specific

10. Have you ever ridden in a limousine? yeah... it's just a car.

11. I went to bed too soon and got up to a really itchy foot. Damn mosquitoes. ?

12. "And this last mile I travel with you ", to where? TO THE MOON!

Everyone wants to know~ Why haven't you joined ICForums yet?

Sunday Stealing: The Voice Post Meme

2010-05-23T15:07:00.002-05:00

Cheers to all of us thieves!

Sunday Stealing: The Voice Post Meme

1) What's your middle name?
Rose
2) How old are you?
37
3) Where are you from? Are you living there right now?
a little town in Minnesota..... its a bit bigger than a breadbox and yes I'm still here
4) Is it cold where you are?
No... it's WONDERFUL! 83 degrees - everyone is bitching about the humidity but I love it!
5) What's the time?
3:09 in the afternoon
6) What are you wearing?
a purple & white striped tank top & jean shorts
7) What was the last thing you listened to?
the husband on the phone with his friend Paul
8) What was the last thing you ate?
an orange push-up
9) What was the last thing you watched on TV?
I Am Sam
10) What's your favorite tv show? Why?
Days of our Lives... because I want to be the last one watching
11) Quick! Find a book, or something with text on it! Flip to a random page and post the second paragraph's first sentence.
An easy way to beef up any recipe... crumble leftover meatloaf or cut roast beef into bite-size pieces, season to taste and toss into casseroles, soups and sauces.
12) What was the last movie you saw? How was it?
Aren't you listening? I Am Sam. Yes it's good... it's about the 100th time I've watched it.
13) Do YOU think you have an accent? Where do people in your country do people speak with strong accents?
Nope, everyone around here talks the same as me... yep, ya betcha they do!

Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street?

2010-05-20T08:43:00.005-05:00

The TT questions are brought to you by Berleen, the color of black coffee, which I need more of and the number 8,299,598,330.

This week is going to be easy... just one question. Ok, well maybe not so easy. Take each letter of the alphabet and describe something in your life... don't skip any!

A is for alive, for that is what I am.
B is for me!
C is for cat... addiction.
D is for dog.... same problem.
E is for elephant. My Demon #1 is obsessed with them. Has been all of her life. When she was little she found out that a baby elephant weighs 150lbs at birth. She would ask everyone if they knew this and when they didn't, she would say "well you're not smart". Funny how she can never remember the answer now so I get to tell her she's not smart!
F is for the word I use far too often.
G is for going to the lake - my favorite thing to do.
H is for homemade, which is what I'm trying to do more often now to help my family lose weight. If they weighed as much as a baby elephant I could go back to Hamburger Helper.
I is for ice cream covered in chocolate and peanut butter
J is for Jason, the love of my life.
K is for Kristina (Demon #2). My baby, my artist and part of what keeps my heart beating.
L is for laptop with a broken screen. Luckily the warranty is still going.
M is for... wait for it.... you know it's coming.... Mel!
N is for nothing, because I ain't got nothing for N.
O is for obsession. I have many.
P is for pickled fish... I like them.
Q is for quirky. I've been called that on occasion.
R is for rain. I love rain, especially in the form of a thunderstorm.
S is for someday I'll get to hug Kimber.
T is for Taryn (Demon #1). My first try at motherhood which was a complete joke. My fish obsessed mini-me. The other part of my beating heart.
U is for umbrella.. because everyone else said it.
V is for Victorious, a new show on Nick. It's a teenie bopper show, but I really like it. It's about a bunch of kids in an art high school... it's fun.
W is for my maiden name. I might have given it up when I took the H name, but I will always be a W in my heart.
X is for X-rated... which is thoughts I have sometimes. Doesn't everyone?
Y is for yellow. My favorite color.
Z is for zoo. My 2nd favorite place to be. (sorry Kimber, you expected a Kimber reference, didn't ya?)

and just a little cuteness I captured this week....

Sunday Stealing: The Question Meme

2010-05-01T20:46:00.008-05:00

oday we ripped this meme off a blogger named Haruechan at the blog Haruechan's Journal. She states that she took it from diek09. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft's thieves might take some time.
Sunday Stealing! Sunday Stealing: The Question Meme

01) Are you currently in a serious relationship? I guess it's pretty serious that the government considers me two people instead of one.

02) What was your dream growing up? Sleestaks were in my living room and I am hiding behind my daddy's leather chair. Enik (the good one) comes and takes me out of the house into the front lawn and there is a pylon there. True dream... had it many many times growing up.

03) What talent do you wish you had? I wish I could touch my nose with my tongue.

04) If I bought you a drink what would it be? Malibu Rum w/ pineapple juice. Or Smirnoff Ice (Raspberry please)... and I ain't just saying that for Bud either.

05) Favorite vegetable? peas

06) What was the last book you read? Breaking Dawn... yeah, the Twilight kind.

07) What zodiac sign are you? Sag

08) Any Tattoos and/or Piercings? Explain where. 4 piercings in my left ear, 3 in my right. One in my belly button. A tat on my lower left leg, my ankle on my right leg and one on my right shoulder blade.

09) Worst Habit? got a light?

10) If you saw me walking down the street would you offer me a ride? probably not.

11) What is your favorite sport? fishing. And yes it's a sport.

12) Do you have a Pessimistic or Optimistic attitude? shut up.

13) What would you do if you were stuck in an elevator with me? how long are we stuck for?

14) Worst thing to ever happen to you? I got a sliver once...

15) Tell me one weird fact about you. I don't make my bed until right before I get into it

16) Do you have any pets? wow seriously, have you read my blog? 2 dogs, 4 cats and a snake... and some fish.

17) What if I showed up at your house unexpectedly? Would you want me to bake cookies?

18) What was your first impression of me? Who the hell are you?

19) Do you think clowns are cute or scary? Have you fricken seen "It"?

20) If you could change one thing about how you look, what would it be? Less wrinkles

21) Would you be my crime partner or my conscience? I'll just help you hide the body

22) What color eyes do you have? puppy dog brown... you know how nobody can resist a puppy? Yep, I've learned to use this color eyes. And they think blondes have all the fun...

23) Ever been arrested? No.

24) Bottle or can soda? Soda? Oh, you mean pop! Depends. Mnt Dew is only good out of a bottle, but Sunkist is only good out of a can.

25) If you won $10,000 today, what would you do with it? pay of my loan

26) What's your favorite place to hang out at? the lowest branch of the tree because I'm scared of heights.

27) Do you believe in ghosts? Do they believe in me... thats what I've always wanted to know.

28) Favorite thing to do in your spare time? pull wings off of flies.

29) Do you swear a lot? are a bunch of sailors called seamen?

30) Biggest pet peeve? people that call a leopard a tiger.

31) In one word, how would you describe yourself? pink

32) Do you believe/appreciate romance? Wow. Two separate words there.

33) Favorite and least favorite food? Chocolate - Green Olives

34) Do you believe in God? Which god are you speaking about? I believe in something, but I don't even know what in the hell it is. I also believe in worshiping the trees & grass because without them, we wouldn't be here.

35) Will you join us this week for Wednesday Wickedness? (Bud has on a mission to make this Wednesday's most popular meme. Please play this week so I can stop promoting it.) No. And the only reason I say this is because at the end of Thursday Thunks we constantly invite people to InsanityCafe and nobody comes so fuck you.

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2010-04-30T08:55:00.001-05:00

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2010-04-28T10:59:00.000-05:00

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2010-04-28T10:44:00.004-05:00

Thursday Thunks: Walking in Memphis

The TT questions are brought to you by Bud, the color of KC's hair and the number 33.

1. Robins have red breasts. Why are their eggs blue?
Dunno... I think they should be yellow.

2. The doorbell buzzes at the same moment the phone rings. Who was on the phone?
Hopefully my sister... been trying to get a hold of her all fricken morning. WOMAN ANSWER YOUR PHONE!

3. It seems that there are several very popular memes each day of the week. Which meme did you first become a regular of?
Wordless Wednesday I think... which I don't do anymore. Heck, I don't even know if it's even around.

4. It is about time that Berleen and Kimber meet in person. Should we start a collection to fly one of them to the other, or just hope Thom's bus and get from Hawaii to Kimber in Arizona and take her to Berleen in Minnesota?
Hope or hop? I think everyone should come to Minnesota... it's nice here.

5. Tell us about your pets. Do you have one that you wish would run away?
Chico. After how many years of this idiot wearing a diaper because he can't figure out not to piss in the house - I wouldn't miss him very much.

6. What was the last thing colored red that you wore?
Probably my VintageSledders.com t-shirt that I wore sometime last week.

7. I have a train that runs by where I live several times a day. I actually find it peaceful. What's the longest journey that you have taken by train?
Minnesota to Washington & back again. Never again.

8. If Kimber threw a five dollar bill off a building that was five stories high, and Berleen threw a twenty off a build that was six stories high, who do you think would find the money?
Me. I wouldn't throw it. Thats a half a carton of cigs right there.

9. If reincarnation really happens, whose life would you like to know that you have already led?
Eve. Because I'm that special.

10. What are your three favorite possessions?
I'll say my kids because, well I guess I can be a good mom today. Letters from my aunts and my husband's heart.

11. A lot of people still believe that Elvis is alive. Have you ever worn blue suede shoes?
Those things actually exist? I thought it was just a song.

12. Do you have siblings? If yes, are you anything alike?
I've got 4. I guess I have something in common with each one... it's weird how all of a sudden I will catch myself sounding exactly like my sister though. Even other people have noticed it.

13. Has anyone ever asked you to strip naked and cluck like a chicken?
No, but I just about spit coffee all over my laptop when I read that one.

What are your fears?

2010-04-26T08:02:00.003-05:00

What are your fears?

Welcome to Monday Mayhem. Today's meme is What are your fears. For each prompt, list your fears. And for goodness sakes, don't be fearful of visiting the other participants!

Have Fun.

What are your fears about waking up in the morning? not waking up...
What are your fears about working? well, in my line of work, which is graphic design and owning online shops (http://www.insanitywear.com) my fear is that my designs suck and nobody will buy them...
What are your fears about riding the bus? First off I'd be afraid of why I was on a bus and then I'd wonder what would happen if the bus went under 50mph.
What are your fears about driving a car? oh cripes. What aren't my fears? Is the tire going to go flat.. is it running too warm... what if a deer jumps out... what if this bridge I'm crossing collapses (whew... I'm over it)... what if I crash and nobody knows.... what if I get pulled over, did I put the new insurance card in.... what if when I get there I can't find the place or a place to park..... You don't want to be in my head when I'm driving a car.
What are your fears about riding a bike? That I forgot how
What are your fears about making your own meal? that it will suck? LOL
What are your fears about making a meal for others? that they'll hate it. Simple as that.
What are your fears about romance? How can you fear romance?
What are your fears about friendship? that they will end.
What are your fears about entering a public restroom? Oh now there's another one.... the list is endless.
What are your fears about using a public restroom? same as above I suppose. Maybe a fear that I'll fart?
What are your fears about being in crowds? exactly.

And a fandom is what....?????

2010-04-25T07:41:00.005-05:00

Cheers to all of us thieves!

Sunday Stealing: The Fandom Meme

Rules: We all are fans. Be it Star Trek or Twilight, you are a fan of something. Pick a subject, book, TV or movie series. Now tell us all about it! Does it have to be all about the same one? If it does, well... too bad.

1. The first character I fell in love with: Bo Duke. I was a preteen with a huge crush... and I was crushed to find out that he was doing a Christmas special in Sun Valley, Idaho when we lived out there and my parents wouldn't take me to see him! He was, and still is, the only blonde that I admit to being in love with. There was just something about the way he slid across that car.....
... and then I found out he could sing! I was hooked.

2. The character I never expected to love as much as I do now: Carly from iCarly. Teenage show, I know, but I get stuck watching them. I hated that show & the character when it first came out... I even hated her on Drake & Josh. But she grew on me and now I really like her. I guess I wouldn't say love, but thats the first character that came to mind.

3. The character I would shag anytime: Did I mention Bo Duke? Ok, well... how about Martin Riggs from Lethal Weapon???

4. The character I'd slap: any one of those stupid bimbos who goes looking at what that sound is when they know a psycho killer is on the loose in horror movies.

5. Who are my 3 favorite characters. Ayla from Clan of the Cave Bear, Laura from Little House on the Prairie and Mr. Snuffalupagus from Sesame Street.

6. What are my 3 favorite pairings. Ayla & Jondalar in Valley of the Horses (they have some wild sex in those books!).... Melanie & Jake in Sweet Home Alabama (how could you divorce Jake? Seriously?) .... and I have to go with Noah & Allie in the Notebook - everyone needs a love story like that one!

7. Which character I'm most like. Wow. Um... can someone else answer this for me? I'm just not sure.

8. The coolest thing about the canon: What????

9. The lamest crappiest thing about the canon: Huh?????

10. My guiltiest pleasure in this fandom: What the hell is a fandom? Cripes, spellcheck doesn't even know!

11. What story I wish I could read (or art I wish I could see) The autobiography of my mom, which was never written.

12. What story I wish I had written/still want to write The husband & my love story. Someday I'll write it down in book form.

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2010-04-23T07:23:00.000-05:00

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Hi. How are ya?

2010-04-20T07:17:00.003-05:00

Hi. I'm popping into this world of blogging to say that. I've been a stranger, that I know. Just far too much going on! It's a busy time in the world of what I do for income - InsanityWear.com With Mom's Day and Daddy's Day coming up, it's unbelievable how many people think their parents want a t-shirt or a coffee mug. But hey, it pays the bills so keep shopping!

I did realize yesterday that I screwed up this year. I've got all my bulbs & seeds planted at home and out at the lake. All of a sudden yesterday I thought about it - all the back of the seed & bulb packets say "May-June" for planting in Minnesota. What month is it? It ain't May. WTF was I doing? Luckily for me, it warm, which is probably why I jumped the gun. Maybe I'll just have early blooms.

Demon #1 joined drama this year... so for the past few weeks she has been living in the Little Theater at school (thats what it's called... hey, I didn't name it) rehearsing for "Oklahoma!". She didn't get a big part, just one line. Friday night is the opening show and it runs all weekend. It will be nice to see her again next week... I hate to admit it, but I've kinda missed her.

The Photogenic Little Crapper

2010-04-04T19:37:00.001-05:00

Sebastian is the most photogenic cat I've ever had!

April Fools - I did the meme!

2010-03-31T18:24:00.003-05:00

This week we will answer some crazy questions brought to you by Kimber, the color of cooked crab, and the number 544.

1. It's the first of April, do you play April Fool's jokes on anyone? a couple years ago I told all the members on my forum that I was closing it down. It took them half the day to figure out what day it was.

2. Do you like to eat sardines?no, do you?

3. Have you ever played racketball? Thats with a racket, right? I think we played it in phy ed once.

4. If eating at a fast food joint that has a dollar menu, do you order a bunch of different dollar items or just go ahead and get a regular meal? dollar menu baby... but we still walk out $20 poorer

5. Have you ever taken a brand new pencil and sharpened it in an electric sharper until it was almost gone just because you were bored? can't say that I have... I don't even know if I've ever used an electric one.

6. Do you have any old broken computers still sitting around your home? a closet full of them, but I talked the husband out of the 2 monitors in there - garage sale!

7. Ricky Martin came out this week stating he is gay. Were you shocked, had a feeling, "who?" or just didn't care? huh?

8. If marijuana is legalized, do you think it should have a luxury tax added onto it? I think there will anyway... this is the US afterall. Any country that can put a tax on tanning will be tax on anything.

9. What's the oddest thing you have sitting on your computer desk right now or where ever it is you may be sitting with a laptop (you could be sitting at a Starbucks with an alien from Mars for all we know)? oddest? um.... an empty jolly rancher wrapper that nobody threw away

10. Have you ever bumped into a former lover and found out they were now gay or straight depending on your relationship with them? um... no.

11. Have you ever held a tarantula? yes. And I was ok with it until it's leg moved

12. Shower- curtain, door, walk-in, or do you just roll around in the dirt to get the stink off? What the sam hell are you talking about Kimberella? I shower in the yard with the garden hose.

13. Which commercial is the most annoying to you on TV or radio? the caveman commercials... they are just stupid now. At first it was funny but the 2nd time around? Not so much.

A random blog post.

2010-03-31T07:49:00.002-05:00

Yeah, I'm still alive. Just been busy. So something thats been on my mind...

I'm really out of the loop on babies with my baby being 14 in May. I had my little quirks, but I was still a real laid back mom. Someone asked me if I wanted a changing table and I laughed and said "I have one! The living room floor!". I never had a diaper pail either. My oldest had her first taste of mashed potatoes & cranberries at 2 months... her first taste of peanut butter probably around the same time. I started feeding her cereal soon after that. My youngest I started on cereal at about a month and she had tastes of everything as I ate things. If I didn't wear a coat, they didn't. If I didn't think I needed a hat, they didn't.

I know a lot of things have changed in almost 15 years, but I really am amazed at some of the things that I hear from moms of little ones now. I seriously never heard of sterilizing a bottle until today. My youngest took a pacifier until she was about 2 1/2... I don't think I EVER did anything but rinse it off on occasion. Know what made her stop using it? We had a puppy that got a hold of it and chewed the end of the nipple part off and left it lay on the floor. I watched Krissy walk up to it later on, pick it up and stick it in her mouth. She pulled it out of her mouth, looked at the end bitten off, threw it back on the ground and never picked it up again.

Now, let me tell you my one dumb mommy move. When Taryn, my oldest, was born I breastfed her. I couldn't believe how much she ate! At night she would nurse for about 1/2 hour, fall asleep, but as soon as I'd move to go put her in her crib she'd wake up and start eating again. Some nights she ate for a good three hours! It took me a good 3 or 4 months before I figured out why that kid never took a manufactured pacifier. Mom, your a dumbass.

And sleeping.... oh I listened to the doctor and laid her on her back to sleep. Even tried her side. The kid wouldn't sleep for more than an hour or two at a time. My sister (10 years older than me) was watching her one day when she was about 4 months old and when I got home Taryn was laying on the kitchen table... ON HER TUMMY... sleeping. I just about had a heart attack. Then I found out that she had been sleeping almost the entire time we were gone... 5 hours! I put that kid on her tummy that night in her crib and got my first 7 hours of sleep since the day before delivery. To this day she's a tummy sleeper.

My kids shared a bassinet and a crib with a cat, crawled all over dogs, chewed on their ears and sucked on their nose. They used a walker that had wheels, they ate dirt off the floor and sometimes food that fell on the floor.

My point to all this? There really isn't one. But I do enjoy the mommy blogs & message board posts, but let me warn you... some I laugh at, some I roll my eyes at and some I sympathize with. As much as I want to reply and say how I did things way back when... I know you all would think I need to go into a loony bin!

Maybe this is my way to say that its ok.. they all grow up just fine. Mine sure did... outside of their thyroid conditions, they rarely get sick. But really, sit back and enjoy them because from someone who is dealing with teenagers - I'd love to go back to those nervous baby years and pay just a little bit more attention to the little stuff and even less about the stuff that really isn't going to matter years down the road. My oldest just walked through the kitchen and I am pretty sure she was never affected by that junebug she ate when she was a year old...

Wait. I wonder if the junebug stole her common sense on the way down her throat.... that could explain a lot!

1 In 4 Parents Believe Vaccine-Autism Link - Health News Story - WKMG Orlando

2010-03-01T07:56:00.001-06:00

1 In 4 Parents Believe Vaccine-Autism Link - Health News Story - WKMG Orlando

One in four U.S. parents believes some vaccines cause autism in healthy children, but even many of those worried about vaccine risks think their children should be vaccinated.

Most parents continue to follow the advice of their children's doctors, according to a study based on a survey of 1,552 parents. Extensive research has found no connection between autism and vaccines.

"Nine out of 10 parents believe that vaccination is a good way to prevent diseases for their children," said lead author Dr. Gary Freed of the University of Michigan. "Luckily their concerns don't outweigh their decision to get vaccines so their children can be protected from life-threatening illnesses."

In 2008, unvaccinated school-age children contributed to measles outbreaks in California, Illinois, Washington, Arizona and New York, said Dr. Melinda Wharton of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Thirteen percent of the 140 who got sick that year were hospitalized.

"It's fortunate that everybody recovered," Wharton said, noting that measles can be deadly. "If we don't vaccinate, these diseases will come back."

Fear of a vaccine-autism connection stems from a flawed and speculative 1998 study that recently was retracted by a British medical journal. The retraction came after a council that regulates Britain's doctors ruled the study's author acted dishonestly and unethically.

The new study is based on a University of Michigan survey of parents a year ago, long before the retraction of the 1998 study. However, much has been written about research that has failed to find a link between vaccines and autism. Mainstream advocacy groups like Autism Speaks strongly encourage parents to vaccinate their children.

"Now that it's been shown to be an outright fraud, maybe it will convince more parents that this should not be a concern," said Freed, whose study appears in the April issue of Pediatrics, released Monday.

Some doctors are taking a tough stand, asking vaccine-refusing parents to find other doctors and calling such parents "selfish."

A statement from a group practice near Philadelphia outlines its doctors' adamant support for government recommended vaccines and their belief that "vaccines do not cause autism or other developmental disabilities."

"Furthermore, by not vaccinating your child you are taking selfish advantage of thousands of other who do vaccinate their children ... We feel such an attitude to be self-centered and unacceptable," the statement says, urging those who "absolutely refuse" vaccines to find another physician.

"We call it the manifesto," said Dr. Bradley Dyer of All Star Pediatrics in Lionville, Pa.

Dozens of doctors have asked to distribute the statement, Dyer said, and only a handful of parents have taken their children elsewhere.

"Parents have said, 'Thank you for saying that. We feel much better about it,'" Dyer said.

The new study is based on an online survey of parents with children 17 and younger. It used a sample from a randomly selected pool of nationally representative participants. Households were given Internet access if they didn't already have it to make sure families of all incomes were included. Vaccines weren't mentioned in the survey invitation and vaccine questions were among others on unrelated topics.

Twenty-five percent of the parents said they agreed "some vaccines cause autism in healthy children." Among mothers, 29 percent agreed with that statement; among fathers, it was 17 percent.

Nearly 12 percent of the parents said they'd refused a vaccine for their children that a doctor recommended. Of those, 56 percent said they'd refused the relatively new vaccine against human papillomavirus, or HPV, which can cause cervical cancer. Others refused vaccines against meningococcal disease (32 percent), chickenpox (32 percent) and measles-mumps-rubella (18 percent).

Parents who refused the HPV vaccine, recommended for girls since 2006, cited various reasons.

Parents who refused the MMR vaccine, the shot most feared for its spurious autism link, said they'd read or heard about problems with it or felt its risks were too great.

The findings will help doctors craft better ways to talk with parents, said Dr. Gary S. Marshall of the University of Louisville School of Medicine and author of a vaccine handbook for doctors.

"For our children's sake, we have to think like scientists," said Marshall, who was not involved in the new study. "We need to do a better job presenting the data so parents understand how scientists have reached this conclusion that vaccines don't cause autism."

I'm on the fence about the autism link, but I do think there is something going on with all the vaccines. There are more kids sick, more allergies and just more everything. I think I might have been one of those non-vaccinating or limited-vaccinating parents had I known then what I know now. I haven't seen any major things with my relatively healthy kids, but I do wonder sometimes about their thyroid disorders and their obesity if there isn't some link between that and something that we do now vs what people did then. The allergies is what really gets me though - why are there so many of them now? My kids are not allergic to anything (besides one having severe reactions to horseflies) and the only thing I know I did different than parents do now (and then) is they ate everything from birth on. Tastes of peanut butter, mashed potatoes, sips of milk... all in the first few months of their life.
There has to be some sort of link to the autism, but I also wonder how many misdiagnosis are going on. Everyone knows how much doctors (and some parents) love labels.

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Crappy TT Questions & Answers

2010-02-11T09:08:00.005-06:00

This week we will answer some crazy questions brought to you by Berleen, the color of blood, and the number negative 18.

1. Kimber is freaking out because I didn't get the TT done yesterday. I had a busy day. Will you ever forgive me? Yes I forgive myself. Today is Thursday.

2. So this weekend is Valentine's Day. When you think of yourself and this love-filled holiday, what is biggest memory? The first one that pops into my mind is the $85 roses that the husband brought home quite a few years ago. He got his ass chewed.

3. Pajama pants. Who knew it could have so many fricken opinions. (Seriously... if you don't believe me) Would you... do you... could you wear PJ pants to a store? I wear 'em and I'm proud of it. Even my leopard print ones. They are my favorite.

4. I'm gonna give you one of those big heart candy boxes on Sunday. Are you an expert at chocolate candies and already know whats inside them all or will you just take whichever one and enjoy it no matter what is inside or are you one of those people who sticks their finger in the bottom of the candy to see what the filling is then puts it back if you don't like it? I poke them. I hate biting into something that I don't like and I hate surprises.

5. Scented Candles - whats your favorite? Clean laundry scents.... I hate the fruity ones.

6. Snow sucks. We've mostly all been hit. What kind of snow shovel do you have? (The rest of you who live in sunny no-snow places... tell me your favorite sunscreen brand) We have a old metal orange one that is the best. We bought a new one last year but everyone hates it because the snow slides off before you get it to wear you want it to go. And the old reliable scoop shovel.

7. The first thing I thought of this morning when I woke up was "Oh crap. Kimber's gonna be pissed...." then I had a whole bunch of good ideas for questions to ask. Now I can't remember them. Do you keep a notebook next to your bed for times like that? Obviously not or the questions would have been better.

8. Have you ever seen a groundhog in real, you can touch it and it will bite you, life? Nope I haven't. I'm not even sure they are real. It's a robot, isn't it?

9. Is there any key on your keyboard that is starting to wear off? Which one is it? Strangely my H & N key, which I don't think I use more than any others.

10. Do you think Kimber should move to Minnesota and take long walks in the snow with Berleen? Yes, but I've always thought that.

Wow. Those questions sucked. Yes they did.

Kimber wants to know~ Why haven't you joined ICForums yet? A fellow blogger followed her last week.... wonder who it will be this week. I dunno but I love who joined up last week! You know who you are ♥

In other news... The husband's sister had this little boy kitty - a dark tiger tabby. He's kinda stuck in kitten size because she thinks the dog stunted his growth. He sits and lets their german shepard chew on him... to the point that he's had punctures in his neck. He just lays there and lets her chew!! He wheezes but there really seems to be nothing wrong with him.
Jason went out there the other night and his sister was trying to get him to take him home... I said "awwwww" in my whiney little voice when he told me and he said "go get him". I bounced the idea through my head overnight... 4 cats? Do I need that many? But dammit, the husband never cares about animals, so it made me keep thinking that I really should go get this cat.
The husband told me to make an appointment at the vet... take him in and see whats wrong with him before I even bring him home. Well.... He has severe ear mites so he's away from the rest of the critters for a month. He has an upper respiratory infection and is on meds. He's only 2.3lbs. His testicles haven't dropped yet and he's a year old. He isn't getting any vax until he's better. His ears are scarred from frostbite - my sis 'n law would find him curled up in the snow sleeping with ice & snowballs all over him.

We are now a family with 4 cats.

Meet Sebastian.

Sebastian didn't use the litterbox all night (he's living in Demon #2's room for a month). He was an outside cat, so has never seen one. I had a brainstorm - I took some of the other cats poop out of one of our other littlerboxes and put it in his. 15 minutes later I checked - he had used the litterbox. That was easy.

R.I.P. Mrs H - Frances Reid/Alice Horton

2010-02-04T08:43:00.004-06:00

Frances Reid has passed at 93, Reid played Alice Horton on Days of Our Lives, a role she played from November 1965 to December 26 2007 .Reid starred on broadway in the 1930's in Where's There A Will at the John Golden Theatre, She begin tv soaps, joining As the World Turns as Grace Baker in the 1950s, then went on to Days of Our Lives.

As a long time Days fan I am saddened to hear this news this morning. We all knew it was coming... she hasn't been seen on the show for a long time, but there was always that bit of hope that she would be at the Horton Christmas or a wedding....

PJ pants? Where can I get another pair?

2010-02-04T08:20:00.004-06:00

Something I read this morning really ticked me off. Check out this blog/article: Should Moms Wear Pajamas to the Store

Bits & pieces:

So wrong, in fact, that Tesco, a giant grocery chain in the UK, has actually had to enact an official store policy banning patrons wearing slippers and/or nightwear.

and this....

For heaven’s sakes, moms, have some pride! I don’t actually care so much about what the other shoppers are thinking: Is a mother in her flannels really a lot worse than Britney Spears prancing through Target half-naked, in an outfit consisting mainly of flip-flops, cut-offs and a Starbucks cup? The problem is a matter of self-respect. How can you take yourself, and what you do in life, seriously, if you don’t think you’re important enough to even bother getting dressed in the morning?

and that...

So far, no U.S. stores have followed in Tesco’s footsteps. But there are a number of people here who wouldn’t mind that happening. One Internet comment urged Walmart to impose the same rule. Added another, “I hope America adapts this ASAP.”

Ok wow. Get a life. Someone actually gives a crap if someone else wears PJ bottoms to a store? Are you the fricken fashion police? I can sit here and pick out a lot more "outfits" that should be banned from stores and none of them include PJ pants.
Now what I find incredibly wrong about this whole thing is that people don't seem to blink an eye about trying to get major chains to do this! What country do we live in again? You want a store to tell you what kind of pants you can wear? What if my PJ pants don't have bears or cupcakes on them? What if they are a solid color? Are you going to check my tag at the door? Feel the fabric to see if it's flannel? If I get hauled out because I'm wearing a pair of PJ pants what about the woman who walks in with all her cleavage hanging out? Or the guy with so many holes in his jeans you can see what brand of boxers he's wearing? And of course there is my personal favorite... the farmer who had to stop and get some milk and you can smell him when he walks in the door because he's been around cow shit all morning.
People need to really sit back and think about the word "freedom" before they start flapping their jaws about what other people do.
I work at home for a number of reasons, but one of them is because I like working in PJ pants. Are they clean? Yes. Am I clean? Yes. Hell, I even have makeup on... it's really helps bring out the color of the purple teddy bears on my pants. If I need to run up to the store, the last thing I'm worried about is some holier than thou mom thinking that my choice of clothing is wrong. My ass is covered... get over it.
And... yes there's more. Slippers. My favorite pair of slippers are moccasin like. They are slippers in every sense, but I wear them everywhere. To the store, on the short walk to my parents house... how the hell does anyone know if they are slippers or not? And I really don't give a shit if the woman behind me at the checkout has big floppy bunny slippers. I bet her feet are warm.

Ok thank you. I'm done now. Leave me and my PJ pants alone. I think these moms are just jealous because my ass looks better in PJ pants than theirs does...

This was brought up at IC Forums, too. Seems like I hang around with the right crowd.

We're Not Laughing At You.... sure we are.

2010-02-03T14:29:00.003-06:00

Welcome to the February 4th version of Thursday Thunks!

(which we always seem to post on Wednesday)

Where we make you think a little bit before you blog!

This week we will answer some crazy questions brought to you by Kimber, the color of doom, and the number 999.

1. You walk into a room, someone turns and looks at you and laughs. What do you do?
Punch them in the nose. Well, I'd like to anyway. I'd ask what the hell their problem is, but I probably wouldn't get an answer. Nobody ever answers me.
2. You find an egg, take it home and keep it warm. It hatches. What type of dinosaur is it? Do you keep it and name?

It's a tiny one that wouldn't eat me when it grew up and I name George. What else would you name a dinosaur?

3. Which superhero would you want to be related to and why?

Wonder Woman so I can borrow her outfit

4. A drunken sailor comes up to you on the pier...he begins harassing you in a most repulsive way....what'll be your defense?
Push him off the pier and into the water. Duh.
5. Entering a CLASS A piano bar, you're encouraged to sing atop the grand instrument...you grab the microphone and sing.....
in the bathroom. Hey, you said I was encouraged to, not that I had to.
6. If you were a character in a Dr. Seuss book/movie, who would you be and why?

a kitty. Just because.

7. If you have just been called to be a substitute in the Winter Olympics for your country (apparently everyone else was busy), what sport(s) will you compete in?

what are all the sports in the Olympics again?

8. Did the audience from the piano bar in question #5 applaud when you were done with your song?
Dunno, I was in the bathroom. Don't you fricken pay attention to my answers?
Questions 4 & 5 were contributed by Hootin' Anni. Thanks Anni! If you would like to submit your own TT questions, email us at thursdaythunks@gmail.com
Thanks Hootin' Anni! You rock my socks. That explains why #4 & 5 were in red, I thought Kimber was having a mental breakdown there for a minute.
Berleen wants to know~ Why haven't you joined ICForums yet? You're a blogger, you like to talk... you like to read... seriously. It's the same concept!

I did? Really? When did I say that? I still think everyone should join, though. We have some sweet contests going on & coming up where you win actual, hold in your hand, type prizes! Plus I posted an article today about bullying that you can only see if you are logged in. It's an interesting article and it got some interesting responses...

Berleen's General Tso's Chicken Recipe

2010-02-02T10:05:00.004-06:00

The husband hauls chicken. He's a truck driver, ya know. He hauls Gold N Plump chicken which is, by far, the best you can buy (I didn't get paid to say that). We have a lot of chicken in our freezer at any given time because of this. A few weeks ago I got a hair up my butt that I was going to make something different with the chicken. One of my favorite things to order at an Asian restaurant that we go to a lot is Hawaiian Chicken. I tried that. I failed. Miserably. It was awful. The husband ate it, but seriously? When he's hungry he'll eat just about anything. He's a growing boy, ya know.
I ran across a recipe for General Tso's chicken and yesterday was the 5th time I've made it this month. I have perfected it in the five tries. Yep, I'm tooting my own horn. Toot toot.
I've ended up combining a few recipes and taking cooking tips from other recipes to create my own. I've cut the cooking time by about 20 minutes and made something that even my daddy liked! I brought a plate over to him last night and this is an old German guy who doesn't like spicy food... he LOVED it!
So I bet you are wondering if I'm gonna share this recipe? Of course I am! I'm not shy... try it. And it's not quite as difficult as it sounds while you are reading it and it's worth the time it takes to make it. Both of my demon spawns have ordered me to make this at least once a week from now on. I serve mine with Jasmine rice... be prepared to have a full tummy when this is served!

The Berleen-variation of General Tso's Chicken

3 lbs chicken (I use about 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts)
2 cups green onions
8 small chilies (I use cayenne pepper, but I haven't got a measurement yet)

Slurry (coating)-
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 eggs (beaten)
1 cup cornstarch

Sauce -
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 tsp garlic
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup white or sherry wine
1 can chicken broth
ginger - although I haven't figured out a measurement yet

I mix the sauce up ahead of time and store it in the fridge. It doesn't take long to mix it up, but it's nice to have it done. One less thing to do later.

Cut up chicken, put in bowl. (I marinate the chicken pieces in a bit of soy sauce for a couple hours) Put the slurry ingredients in and mix until all chicken is covered. It's going to be a weird consistency. Not too thin, not to thick - but weird.

Heat oil in pan and fry pieces of chicken until all brown. Put cooked pieces on a paper towel.

In same oil, put in cut up onions and chilies/cayenne pepper. Fry for about 30 seconds. Add the cooked chicken. Dump in the sauce. Bring to a boil while stirring. It's going to thicken up all of a sudden... as soon as it's kind of a thick gel and steamy it's done. If you want to add broccoli or other veggies, add at the same time as chicken. I run the broccoli under warm water (if it's frozen) so it's at room temp before I put it in.

Still working on the Hawaiian chicken disaster....

Forum Stuff

2010-01-31T15:25:00.002-06:00

Hey... for those of you who are members at InsanityCafe Forums (or those of you who want to be... because seriously - you know you do!) we've done a bunch of stuff over the weekend.

First of all... we added a new forum called The Padded Room - The walls are padded so go crazy with giveaways, contests, coupons, deals... whatever fits your fancy! They are all over the web and we have them listed here! Thats the technical description. It's for just what it says it is....

Second... we are having our first of many contests... this one is called "Sloganize Us" and here are the details:

Alright members here's a fun challenge for you, and one where you could win your choice of a free Keychain, Magnet, Mug (travel or coffee) or even a Beach Tote Bag! Now that you're all excited lets get this contest started!

How do you participate? Come up with a new Insanity Cafe slogan, then post it here.
How long will this contest run? This contest will run for 2 weeks, in order to give our members plenty of opportunity to participate. Valentines Day will be the final day for submissions at which time voting will take place. If your slogan is chosen we will PM you and allow you to make your prize choice as well as announce your winning slogan in the forums.

Eligible to registered members only.

Well...there you have it Now everybody get your thinking caps on and let the game (contest) BEGIN!!

We are also going to start having some fun games (but different from your average forum games).

And don't forget...

Spanking is bad

2010-01-30T08:03:00.002-06:00

I stumbled across one of those "mommy boards" this morning. The biggest thread was about spanking and how bad it was. (that argument isn't over yet? They were still fighting that one out 10 years ago when I left mommy boards....) You wouldn't hit an adult, why hit a kid... all the same reasons. I grew up being spanked, but I could count how many times on one hand. My dad didn't have to spank... I knew if I screwed up I'd get spanked and who wants that? I don't see spanking as hitting... slam me for that one.

But stop and think about it for a minute.... when the parenting experts (coughbullshitcough) decided that spanking was no longer a correct form of parenting, what happened? What are we all bitching about now? The lack of respect that kids have for adults these days...

Think about it.

When I was in high school there were a few teachers that you just knew going into their class that you didn't screw up in their class. We heard the stories - sometimes from the "victims" themselves - of those teachers picking up boys by the collar and holding them up against the wall and getting right in their face. There weren't many trips to the principle's office in my day, the teachers took care of the discipline themselves. And they were respected. To this day they are respected by my generation and generations before me. I hear kids in school now talking about these same teachers... yep, some are still there... and I wonder if they are talking about the same people! He doesn't scream until blood comes out of his nose anymore? She doesn't slam books on the desk? He doesn't throw erasers at students anymore?

Of course not. They can't.

And guess what? There's no respect anymore either. People are horrified about the old stories of the nuns in Catholic schools who would break rulers over someone's hand. Yeah well, there was no disrespect in that generation. None. The word didn't even exist.

You call it fear? Call it what you want, but I call it respect, which kids have none in this world today... they don't even have fear! They know adults hands are tied - someone is going to cry abuse.

So to all the parenting experts and all of you parenting-by-the-book people - thank you.

And don't even get me started on the baby-wearing, breastfeeding until kindergarten, don't let the baby cry, co-sleeping, toy bleaching parents....

Sorry. Just my little temper tantrum this morning.

Vikings lost - oh well

2010-01-25T08:45:00.003-06:00

Now I can watch the Puppy Bowl!!!!

About the Game ...

If your favorite team is on the bench instead of in the playoffs this year, it’s time to forget that post season slump. Some very special rookies are ready to take the field with a winning combination of tackles, fumbles and even a few tumbles, for their shot at the end zone —or a tug toy—in Animal Planet’s PUPPY BOWL VI. This annual canine battle is back as a new pack of pups mix it up on the grand gridiron of Animal Planet Stadium.

On Sunday, February 7 from 3-5PM e/p an all-star lineup of rambunctious, rescue pups competes in the ultimate showdown full of dogged defense, puppy penalties and fido first downs. Plus, for the first time in Puppy Bowl history, all the action will be captured in panoramic view with aerial coverage provided by the Twizzler’s® blimp and its rogue hamster crew. In another fun first, the sidelines will also be hopping with the addition of spirited bunny rabbit cheerleaders. Animal Planet has also booked a bevy of frolicking felines for an all-new edition of the Kitty Half-time Show.

Straight from shelters, this year’s starting lineup is filled with spunky spaniels, fierce French bulldogs and bustling beagles that are ready for action as they vie for the title of MVP (Most Valuable Puppy). Puppy Bowl VI cameras catch all of the thrilling action as the puppies pounce and play, mimicking the rough-and-tumble moves of professional ballers. Our veteran Puppy Bowl referee, Andrew Schechter, will be on hand to keep the players in line and to dole out any necessary "puppy penalties." With instant replays, the popular water bowl camera and the addition of the blimp, viewers won’t miss any of the action on the field.

The Voice of Puppy Bowl — Harry Kalas
Award-winning sportscaster, Harry Kalas lent his voice to calling puppy penalties and doggie downs every year during Puppy Bowl since the first game in 2005. In addition to Puppy Bowl, Kalas was best known for his Frick Award-winning role as lead announcer for Major League Baseball's Philadelphia Phillies. For professional football, he served as a voice-over narrator for NFL Films, was a regular feature on Inside the NFL and called NFL games for Westwood One radio. Kalas passed away on April 13, 2009. Harry's booming and powerful voice juxtaposed against our furry players will be sorely missed.

I'm rooting for Eenu, the golden/rottie mix...

Berleen's turn to thunk your thinker

2010-01-21T08:06:00.003-06:00

This week we will answer some crazy questions brought to you by Berleen, the color white chocolate caramel and the number 0.

Did you miss me? I can't get away from myself long enough to miss me.

1. Pants on the Ground.... I hope that this changes the way guys wear their pants.

2. To compliment Kimber's question from last week.... have you ever fell down the stairs? I'm sure I have a time or two. The husband fell down the stairs once... or should I say rode a book down the stairs... and fell into a heap at the bottom. I laughed. He was pissed. It looked funny as it was happening though.

3. Have you ever written to a company about their product? Ever called them? No. But after reading some of the other bloggers' answers, I should. Might get some free stuff.

4. Your dog/cat/snake/iguana/pet skunk (or just fill in your pet's species) goes to the vet. Ok, you take them to the vet... most pets wouldn't go on their own. The vet tells you that your species has cancer. Do you:

a. tell them to pull out the needle and put them to sleep on the spot
b. take them home and let them live out their life until the end
c. same as b. except you don't let them get to the suffering stage
d. go full steam ahead with cancer treatments

I'm not crazy about putting a human through cancer treatment much less an animal. I pick B.

5. What is your favorite comfort food? ice cream

6. If your child was put in jail for putting a gun in their spouses mouth and pulling the trigger (even though the gun wasn't loaded), strangling them and breaking their arm... would you post bail for them? Bud asked me if this was a Law & Order eppy. Sad to say, it wasn't. It happened where I live and the guy is someone who I considered a friend in high school. His dad bailed him out.... he went back after his wife. Thankfully she had installed an alarm system and he was caught again and thrown back in - this time with a million dollar bail. Hope his dad doesn't try to bail him out again.

7. If elephants had wings, how many feathers do you think they would have on each wing? I think about 100,000. Need lots of umph to lift an elephant off the ground.

8. Is there anything growing in your refrigerator right now? I think the veggie soup is growing.

9. What did you do with your Thursdays while we were on a break? I didn't think about it, thats what I did!

10. Would you donate to the Kimber Ark Building Fund and donate wood? She is about to float away after all... Yes I would. Hopefully she hasn't floated away yet. They are getting lots of rain in Arizona right now and as of yesterday she had a mud pool in her backyard.

11. If I were to send you a letter and I wanted to put a little heart sticker on the back of the envelope, what color sticker would you like it to be? I would attack a leopard print heart shaped sticker! Roar.

You might be a mom if.....

2010-01-16T19:16:00.003-06:00

You might be a mom if the following happens or has ever happened to you:

* You have a favorite children's television show, and you get a little miffed if your child would rather watch THEIR favorite show.
* You've ever been at the same table with another family and had their child vomit everywhere and you weren't phased at all. You just jumped right into action with helping and cleanup.
* You carry a handbag costing more than $400 and you have Binkies and sippy cups inside it.
* You went ahead and bought the M&M Minis just this once because you knew your day would be a living hell otherwise.
* You prefer a Christmas ornament made of popsicle sticks and pipe cleaners to your expensive Waterford crystal ornament which commemorates your first Christmas together.
* You've ever had to eat a meal off a plate with Elmo staring back at you.
* You child has cuter and trendier clothes than you do.
* You have largely converted to using plastic "glassware" instead of the real stuff because it just gets dropped and broken all the time.
* You know the words to "Goodnight Moon" by heart and could recite it word for word if your life depended on it.
* You've just changed a wet diaper only to have the new one soiled within five minutes.
* You are well versed in the differences between 24 months and 2T.
* You've ever had to pray that the washer and dryer would hurryhurryhurryhurryplease! so that someone could get their special friend back.
* You've ever kissed someone's tiny toes and feet on purpose, and thoroughly enjoyed doing so.
* You've ever prayed/hoped/wished time would speed up just a little bit so your little one could feel better faster.
* You've ever applied Monster Repellent to a child's bedroom.
* You know what Sippy Cup Cheese is.
* You can find one of the following in your vehicle: broken crayon, rotten sippy cup, spare binky, spilled french fries, discarded juice box(es), permission slip that was due last week.

Copied this from someone...but I wanna know where in the hell there is a mom carrying around a $400 handbag? Was this written by Angelina Jolie or something?? I don't think I've ever owned a purse that cost more than $20 and I'm pretty sure I've never even hit the $20 mark.

Pants on the Ground - American Idol

2010-01-14T09:55:00.003-06:00

He might not have made it to Hollywood, but General Larry Platt tickled the American Idol judges on Wednesday’s episode, which featured the season 9 auditions in Atlanta.
The 62-year-old veteran sang his own song, “Pants on the Ground,” a musical critique of low-riding pants, that rivals Renaldo Lapuz’s original composition, “We’re Brothers Forever.”

Choice lyrics: “Pants on the ground, pants on the ground, lookin’ like a fool with your pants on the ground / With the gold in your mouth, hat turned sideway, pants hit the ground / Call yourself a cool cat, looking like a fool, walkin’ downtown with your pants on the ground!”

The judges couldn’t contain their glee and even Simon Cowell told Platt, “I have a horrible feeling that song could be a hit.”

Randy Jackson’s take: “I’m going to get my pants up. I’m going to buy some belts after this.” Sadly, though, Cowell was quick to inform Platt that he was over the show’s 28-year age limit. –Aaron Parsley

How could you NOT love this guy? Seriously! Hopefully he started a new trend of PULLING YOUR DAMN PANTS UP!!!

Kimber did it...

2010-01-13T19:00:00.003-06:00

1. Build It Yourself Coffin Kits. Creepy, interesting, cost effective, your new hobby?
Without even clicking on that, I think it would be fun.

2. Can you blow up a balloon under water?
um I've never tried, but I think it would be impossible? Where would you get another deep breath from?

3. Why do you think when naming citrus fruit they simply named an orange the color it is?
I think they named the color after the fruit.

4. Insanity Cafe's topic of the day on Tuesday was this article. Have you ever known someone to do something embarrassingly stupid like that?
I knew a guy who got it stuck in a milker once...

5. If you got stranded high on a mountain in the snow, how many snowmen would you make? Would you name them and talk to them?

I'd name one Wilson.

6. Have you ever tripped and fell while walking up the stairs?

I do it occasionally LOL

7. If you were to make your own currency what would it look like, what would you call it and would you give some to your fellow Thursday Thunkers?

I'd call it a gibson and it would have Mel's picture on it.

8. Have you ever made a Mr. Potato Head from a real potato?

I never even thought of it...

Vote for Oliver!

2010-01-08T06:58:00.006-06:00

Vote for Oliver! Please???? He could be on a Bissell vacuum cleaner box if he wins! (plus I'd get a free one.... lol )

Ok I can't get that dumb link to work. Click this. http://mvp.bissell.com/mvp_PetDetail.aspx?id=8589935109

What were them good old boys were drinkin?

2009-12-30T11:54:00.003-06:00

Ok so the girls & I were playing their new Band Hero game yesterday on the Wii and one of the songs is "American Pie". I had the mic, so I'm singing...

"Drove my chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry. Them good old boys were drinkin...."

WTF? They left out WHISKEY!!!! You can't sing it "them good old boys were drinkin and rye..." it doesn't make sense! I sang the word, which probably gave me lower points. They are just being politically correct. If there was a copyright problem, the song wouldn't be there.... not in a well known game like that. The artist is listed in the title with the original song playing in the background (with words... just "blanking out" the word whiskey.).

Grrrr. Stupid. The world is going to shit.

Valentine's Day in December?

2009-12-30T11:48:00.003-06:00

Hey... I gotta think ahead! Getting new Valentine's Day designs up in my shop!

Check them out....

For the dalmation lovers out there! I've got a spot in my heart just for you! Cute for kids, teachers or just those who love dalmatian dogs!

Does your Valentine love leopards? Show them in a unique way how much you love them by telling them you've got a spot in your heart for them! Big cat lovers will melt with this Valentine design!

Kimber's wacked more than normal today

2009-12-09T13:29:00.003-06:00

This week we will answer some crazy questions brought to you by

Kimber, the color of yellow snow and the number of moles on your body.

1. Isn't showing a condom commercial during Sex Rehab With Dr Drew almost like showing a pain narcotic or an alcohol commercial during Intervention?
um... I guess? Is this even a question? I mean, it is a question... but it's like a question that doesn't want an answer.

2. Burger King and Ronald McDonald met Colonel Sanders in a dark alley. They beat him down for just serving chicken and not sharing his "11 herbs & spices". The Colonel goes down. Begs for his life. Where do they go to eat afterwards?

They go to Arby's and buy me a roast beef sandwhich and leave it at my door... because that BK guy scares me and I don't want to see him

3. You take a shower, go to leave the bathroom and the door is stuck. Due to humidity and moisture it won't budge. It will not open. No one else is home. You can't go out the window. How long do you sit in the bathroom and how do you occupy your time?

I stay in until I get out? And I think I would occupy my time by figuring out something to use to undo the hinges on the door.

4. You are a rockstar, but you need a cool rocker name. What is it and how did you decide on that name?

Bobsie Nicole Smith... and I just made it up.

5. Have you ever gotten naked at a family function?

I bet I did when I was an infant, but since then - nope.

6. If purple ate yellow, what color would come out?

I wanna say green, but I bet thats not right. Probably brown because no matter what color our food is it all seems to come out brown.

7. The closest paper and pen to you right now. What color are they?

white paper & a blue pen

8. Corn chips or potato chips?

why? Are you buying?

9. You are forced to swallow either a diamond or a piece of coal. Don't ask. Just do it. Which do you choose?

A diamond. It's worth more than the coal the next day...

10. If your mouse decided to attack your keyboard, who would win?

my keyboard because I have one of those mini-mouses.

Christmas memories

2009-12-09T11:21:00.002-06:00

I broke down today and pulled the tree out. I have the lights on, the ribbons, the "necklace garland" (can't use real garland because of the cats - they like to eat it) and the angel. The rest I will leave for the girls.

There are a couple ornaments on it already though. I put all the stuffed animal ornaments in a bag last year I guess and threw them in the box with the ribbons & garland. As I opened the bag I smiled and got a little teary eyed as I pulled out Ernie, Mr Snuffalupagus, Elmo & Flounder (Bert must have gotten put in with the rest of the ornaments, so he's MIA at the moment) and set them at the top of the tree. See, these few ornaments have been on our tree every year for 15 years.... since our 1st Christmas. Demon #1 was only 3 months old and we were the brokest parents in the world. There was no way we could afford a tree AND all the trimmings so we just bought the tree - the most pathetic 5 foot tree that you could buy for $20. We set it up and I went into Demon #1's room and raided her stuffed animals. I strung Kix on a string for garland. It was pretty sad, but it was my favorite tree we've ever had. That year there were no presents under the tree either... none except for the $5 ragdoll that Jason went out and got for the baby demon because I insisted she had to get something. The next year we were a little better off so we did buy some ornaments, but those couple have stayed to remind us how far we've come since that 1st Christmas together.

2009-12-02T09:27:00.006-06:00

Yeah, I know. I've REALLY sucked at blogging lately. I've mentioned that before, too. I have an excuse - I've been working. It's that season you know, shopping. So bare with me while I shamlessly plug my shops here, because, well... a girl has got to make some money. Head on over to www.insanitywear.com, it's the starting point. Trust me when I tell you that you will find SOMETHING for SOMEONE on your list. There's lots of new stuff, which is why I haven't been blogging much. I've been busy -- I told you that!

Ok anyway, onto what most of you came to read today....

This week we will answer some crazy questions brought to you by Berleen, the color snow white and the number 8 (days until my birthday).
1. Sometimes when you are sitting around doing nothing, a thought randomly pops into your head. How many measuring cups do you own?
I personally own too damn many. But I did recently purchase a set from Pampered Chef that rocks my world. All my other measuring cups could perish in a fire and I wouldn't care. There's even a tiny one that you can use as a mesauring spoon!

2. What is your favorite ice cream topping?
chocolate & peanut butter, of course!

3. Egg nog - is it digestible?
I wouldn't know. Can't get past the smell of the stuff.

4. Were you one of the insane humans who went to a store last Friday?
Nope. I remembered that I hate shopping that day and stayed home!

5. There are 12 months in a year, anywhere from 28 - 31 days in a month, depending on the year, of course. Each day holds a special meaning for someone, some days hold a special meaning for everybody. Do you have a 2010 calendar yet?
Nope. Second nope of this blog post. Fun. I'm hoping for a Twilight calendar for Christmas, though. Hint hint.

6. Kids are funny sometimes and say the darndest things, but it's ok because they are kids and they are so adorable. A two year old is cute when they say a swear word. Admit it, they are. What was your favorite nursery rhyme growing up? Hey - if you don't have a favorite, just work with me here and pick the first one that fell off the wall and broke like an egg or came out of the sky like a cow who just jumped over the moon.
Three little kittens they lost their mittens, and they began to cry,
"Oh mother dear, we sadly fear that we have lost our mittens."
"What! Lost your mittens, you naughty kittens!
Then you shall have no pie."
"Meeow, meeow, meeow, now we shall have no pie."
The three little kittens they found their mittens,
And they began to cry,
"Oh mother dear, see here, see here
For we have found our mittens."
"Put on your mittens, you silly kittens
And you shall have some pie"
"Meeow, meeow, meeow,
Now let us have some pie."
The three little kittens put on their mittens
And soon ate up the pie,
"Oh mother dear, we greatly fear
That we have soiled our mittens."
"What! soiled you mittens, you naughty kittens!"
Then they began to cry, "Meeow, meeow, meeow"
Then they began to sigh.
The three little kittens they washed their mittens
And hung them out to dry,
"Oh mother dear, do you not hear
That we have washed our mittens."
"What! washed your mittens, you are good kittens."
But I smell a rat close by,
"Meeow, meeow, meeow" we smell a rat close by...

7. Most of us have some type of machine that people like to call 'vehicles'. Some are blue, some are yellow, some are red. Some have trunks, some have beds and some even can't decide if they are a car or a truck. We put gas in them, check the oil and drive them all over the place and stop them in places called parking spots. Picture in your mind the machine you currently own and if you own more than one, picture the one you last drove - when was the last time you had a new tire on it?
Um..... yeah, like I remember that.

8. For those of us on Facebook, do you wish to share your Facebook identity with us?
Does this link work?

9. Santa's coming! Where's the best place to hide presents? Any clever little tricks for keeping those nosey people from ruining the surprise?
I hide them in the basement. We have a hole in the ground type basement... concrete floor, rock walls with some dirt mixed in. Furnace, water heater and Christmas decos are all thats down there. The kids are afraid of the basement so they never travel down those stairs.

10. Have you heard that the world is going to end in 2012? Some people think that the world isn't actually going to go BOOM! and be no more, they think that the "end of the world" is actually going to be a worldwide takeover by a certain country and/or religion, which all has to do with the current president of the USA. Do you agree?
I am one of those people who is afraid of the end of the world. I won't even watch movies about it - I get nightmares. When my husband told me this idea people have about Muslims taking over, I told him to shut up. It was too late - I'm obsessed about it now.

11. Butterly, butterfly fluttering through the air, please don't land on my freshly washed hair. What brand of shampoo did you use this morning? (and for those of you who still stink.. think of yesterday morning... and if that still doesn't apply to you - go get your stinky butt in the shower!)
Aussie. It rocks my world. Although I bought Suave conditioner yesterday because it was on sale and decided to use it because it was the coconut stuff and I love that smell. Shouldn't have done it. My hair feels like straw now.

Thursday Thunks... Minnesota vs Arizona - the war.

2009-11-12T07:41:00.002-06:00

This week we will answer some

crazy questions brought to you by

Kimber & her fathead hubby Anthony, the color of chocolate and the number 2.

1. Thursday Thunks is written by 2 insane women (Berleen & Kimber) that have never met face to face yet are best friends. One lives in Minnesota and the other in Arizona. They keep trying to convince each other to move to their state. What color house will Berleen have here in Arizona?
Invisible color because it wouldn't exsist. The correct question is the color of Kimber's house in Minnesota.

2. Do you dream in black & white or color, and how do you know your brain isn't just playing games with you?

I think color, but I'm not sure.

3. Does bubble gum lose it's flavor on the bedpost?
Ask the bedpost?

4. We're buying Underoos. Which superhero do you pick?

Spongebob... because it's what I'm wearing now.

5. Do you think if you yell loud enough while watching your favorite sporting event, it makes a difference in the outcome of the event?

Of course.. why do you think we yell?

6. Is the word gullible in the dictionary?

Sure.

7. If you could pick any currancy to be the face on which currancy would it be?

Huh? Kimber, you're slacking...

8. What was your imaginary friend's name as a kid, and did they ever annoy you or just us?

I didn't need one. I had real friends.

9. Do you think it's ironic that the poop deck is in the rear of the ship?

Ironic? Yes. It's more ironic that I really didn't know where it was.

Thank you to my hubby for helping with insane questions when we are both sick, and you now know the crazy I married. No drugs, just insanity. And lots of laughter. Can't wait to read your answers.

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2009-11-06T14:02:00.003-06:00

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Whats Berleen been doing?

2009-10-30T12:19:00.003-05:00

So obviously I havent been blogging much...I've been working! Time to get that Christmas shopping done and I'm hoping your find one of my stores to do it in! Yep, thats as shamless as a plug can get. Word of mouth is the best form of advertising and blogs are the closest thing to mouths on web! So forgive me if I share some of my recent work with ya...

Buck Princess by HookLineNSinker

Crime Show Ideas by insanitywear

Bo Brady CSI by insanitywear

snowlicious by SledderWear

Snow - The Other White Drug by SledderWear
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The Halloweeny TT

2009-10-29T07:06:00.002-05:00

This week we will answer some crazy questions brought to you by Berleen, the color Blood red and the number 31.

1. So Halloween is this weekend, if you haven't heard. Are you gonna open your doors up or not?
Of course. I think Demon #1 and her bff are handing out candy.
2. You better open 'em cuz I'm coming... what are you putting in my treat bag?
M&M's, Payday and Butterfingers. And blow pops for those with peanut allergies.
3. Since October is the bestest month for television (well for cable & dish subscribers it is) and there is a horror movie on at any given time of the day - are you sick of them yet?
Absolutely not!
4. Which one of those movies can you watch over & over again?
Almost all of them...
5. Tell us about a Halloween scare you've had....
When I was TorT'ing with a friend and we saw this scarecrow laying in the yard... then it jumped up and chased us.
6. Did you watch the old Casper cartoons when you were a youngin? Well, back then they weren't old I suppose, but I'm sure you still understand my question.
I loved Casper :)
7. Have you ever found a four-leaf clover?
Nope.
8. Haunted Houses... you know, the kinds you pay to get in and they chase you with chainsaws and severed heads.... do you like 'em?
No. But I go to them anyway LOL
9. Do you use cute cartoon type wrapping paper for Christmas presents or the not cutesy paper? Or are you one of those gift card and/or gift bag people?
Cute snowmen, cute santas and fuzzy critters.
10. How long do boiled eggs need to stay in the boiling water before they become hard boiled eggs?
Ok so far from what I read, nobody actually caught this one. Hard boiled eggs can't not become hard boiled eggs.
11. Jason is coming in through your front door... Freddy is coming through your back door... zombies are at every window of the house and Norman Bates is calling to invite you to dinner... what do you do?
I run to Jason, of course... my hubby will always save me. :)
12. Did you know that the scariest part of Halloween is giving all of your Reeses Peanut Butter Cups away?
Yep and thats why the bags of them I bought don't go into the hand-out bowl.
13a. If you were to play a part of a haunted house (not the ghosts in the attic kind), what would you want to be?
a witch
13b. Have you ever played a part in a haunted house?
Yeah, a couple friends of mine and myself were in a G-rated haunted house at the elementary school. James & Chris were mad scientists and I was who they were experimenting on.
14. If Thursday Thunks had a Halloween party, what do you think Kimber & Berleen would come dressed as?
Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dumb?
15. Do you cook a turkey for Thanksgiving?
Yep
16. Have you ever read a book that scared the pants off of you?
Stephen King's Pet Semetary - ok well, it helped that when I finished the book I was on Church Ave next to a cemetery - that was weird.
17. Whats the predicted high temperature for today?
50
18. Have you ever howled at the moon?
You ain't lived until you do...
19.You are in an alley and a werewolf and a vampire are coming at you - one of them has to win. Which one do you want to bite you?
I'll go for the wolf... at least he's nice & warm & furry.

MN Homegrown November Band Of The Month

2009-10-25T08:29:00.002-05:00

MN Homegrown November Band Of The Month - Click on the link below... find that name and vote! I've got some relatives in the band and they need your votes!!!

Solution 13

It only takes a second!!!

A Dog's Purpose

2009-10-22T14:30:00.003-05:00

A Dog's Purpose - (from a 6-year-old).

Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.

I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.

As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.

The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker 's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.

The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives.

Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, ''I know why.''

Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation. It has changed the way I try and live.

He said,''People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?'' The Six-year-old continued, ''Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.''

Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.
Take naps.
Stretch before rising.
Run, romp, and play daily.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass..
On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
Be loyal.
Never pretend to be something you're not.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.

Talk about fricken guilt

2009-10-22T09:53:00.002-05:00

Welcome to the October 22nd version of Thursday Thunks!

(which we always seem to post on Wednesday)

Where we make you think a little bit before you blog!

This week we will answer some crazy questions brought to you by

Kimber, the number 70, and the color mellow.

1. If you were to start a meme (or a second or third), what would you call it and what day would you pick?

Sunday Sarcasm... and I'd have it on Sunday to compete with Bud.

2. When a celebrity endorses a product, do you really believe they like it/use it?

Probably not. But I really don't care if they do or not.

3. Why don't zombies ever just eat each other?

Um... because they want blood? Ask a zombie, not me!

4. If you were an elephant, would you rather roam free or be in a zoo?

I don't wanna be an elephant. I don't wanna be a chicken. I don't wanna be a duck so I shake my butt.

5. The doorbell rings on October 31st, do you answer it?

Yep.

6. If you see a piece of paper on the ground while out & about, do you pick it up? If so, do you look to see what it is?

Not unless it's green.

7. If Jon Gosselin and Octomom got married and then their own reality show, do you think she would try to get pregnant again for better ratings?

LOL I bet she would!

8. If Thursday Thunks was to be put on hold or quit completely, would you be sad?

OMG! Fine... I'll come back. Geez you are a whiner. I don't like the thought of having people after me - it scares me. I'll do next weeks and it will be lame. But I'll do it. I'll do next weeks - but I'm warning you - it's gonna be Halloween themed.... in a Thunks fashion, of course.
I take that back... I'll come back if Kimber promises to return my fricken phone call this week.

I told you I'm taking a break from memes....

2009-10-11T08:20:00.003-05:00

Cheers to all us thieves!

Sunday Stealing: The Magical Mystery Tour Meme

1. Is there anybody you just wish would fall off the planet?
Does that mean they would get sucked out into space and die a horrible death? Then no, not really. I wouldn't even wish that on my ex.
2. How do you flush the toilet in public?
Um excuse me, but why is the toilet in public? Wouldn't it be in the privacy (coughbullshitcough) of a public bathroom?
Anyway, I was born with a steel bladder - at least thats what the husband calls is - so I never have to use public toilets.
3. Do you wear your seatbelt in the car?
*sigh* yes. Ever since that stupid law went into effect. I still leave it off occasionally when I'm just driving around town... I mean, why put it on only to take it off in 3 minutes?
4. Do you have a crush on someone?
Wouldn't you like to know?
5. Name one thing you worry about running out of.
Don't laugh... you already know the answer.... peanut butter cups. It's like the end of the world when the bag is empty and there is no back up.
6. What famous person do you (or other people) think you resemble?
I have no clue.
7. What is your favourite pizza topping?
I have no "one" favorite... it has to have a whole bunch of stuff on it before I'll eat it.
8. Do you crack your knuckles?
all the time
9. What song do you hate the most?
Haven't we been over this? Drive by the Cars. And not for the song itself... just that The Cars came out with a song called Drive. It's stupid.
10. Did just mentioning that song make it get stuck in your head?
Nope, because I haven't heard the song in years and I can't think of how it goes.
11. What are your super powers?
I can break hearts faster than a speeding bullet....
12. Peppermint or spearmint?
Aeren't they sorta the same thing?
13. Where are your car keys?
Um... I think they are by the washer.
14. Last song you listened to?
Whatever was on the radio yesterday. I remember hearing She Thinks My Tractors Sexy, but not sure if it was the last song or not.
15. What's your most annoying habit?
Saying I'm going to take a break from memes and then keep doing them.
16. Where did you last go on vacation?
Tennesse
17. What is your best physical feature?
my big muscle husband when I'm holding his hand.
18. What CD is closest to you right now?
a CD with all my graphics on them
19. What 3 things can always be found in your refrigerator?
tortillas, chocolate syrup and a light bulb
20. What superstition do you believe/practice?
I don't know, it's hard to figure out what I do for superstition and what I just do because I have a mental problem.
21. What colour are your bed sheets?
dark blue at the moment, but my leopard print flannel ones are going on there real soon.
22. Would you rather be a fish or a bird?
a bird. I hate being underwater.
23. Last thing you broke?
the bubbler for the fish tank. I was trying to save our catfish - he got stuck in a hole.
24. What are you having to eat tonight?
something with hamburger.
25. What colour shirt are you wearing?
a satin leopard print night shirt that the demons got me for Christmas last year
26. If you could be doing anything else today, what would you rather be doing?
driving to the lottery claims office
27. Do security cameras make you nervous?
no
28. If you wrote a book about your life, what would the title be?
This is not your life
29. Last time you went to a cemetery?
Well if that doesn't make me feel guilty. It's been a couple months. I wonder if my mom is pissed off yet.
30. Last concert you went to?
Kiss
31. Favourite musician(s)/bands you've seen in concert?
Kiss
32. Next concert you're planning to attend?
no plans...
33. Do you talk to yourself?
No. I talk to the voices.
34. Have you ever adopted or purchased a pet?
Nice question....
35. Have you ever been present when an animal is being born?
Yep. Puppies & kittens.

Thrusday Thunks... because Kimber is rocking at it.

2009-10-08T07:20:00.002-05:00

~This week we will answer questions from the Thunkers themselves. All questions were copied and pasted directly from the blogs. We will continue thunkers questions next week so if we haven't used your question yet... we will!~

1. Bud- What type of meme question is the hardest?
All of them. To figure out if you want to answer seriously or not-s0-serious.

2. Smart Cent's Mom- If you could be any person living or dead, who would you be?

Ok I'm stuck on Thom's answer.... why would I want to be dead? But for a serious answer... I'd want to be my oldest brother because he got to spend the most years with my mom before she died.

3. Thom- You accidentally bumb into someone at a store and you apologize. The person you bumped into says no problem and you notice food stuck in their teeth. What do you do?

Am I supposed to be entitled to? I usually don't look people in the mouth, so I probably wouldn't notice anyway.

4. Captured Memories- "Do you ever shed a tear when you poop?"

Not that I can remember, but I do remember Demon #1 holding onto me for dear life when she was about 2 years old... crying & screaming because it hurt so bad. Its amazing what a mom will do to relieve their baby's pain. For those of you who don't know... yes, you can help another person pass a bowel movement.

5. Mejis- If a tree falls in the forest and no one is there to hear it, it's still a tree, right?

It's probably a critter killer considering a stupid squirrel or raccoon didn't get out of the way quick enough.

6. Tosin- What is something you have said to someone that you wish you could take back?

"Lets get married"

7. Annie's home- not feeling very creative here so I will ask if you were in the Big Brother house how would you play the game?

I'd have to read the rules first...

8. Meandering Matt- Mac (which is still a PC (personal computer) in my opinion) or PC (Microsoft)?

PC. I'm comfortable with it.

9. Living Dead Nurse- Do you think Jay Leno’s show should be cancelled?

Is it really that good to be on every night? Maybe I should watch and find out.

10. Dixie Chick- I LOVE VICTORIA SECRET PANTIES AND THEY ARE THE ONLY KIND I WEAR. JUST BOUGHT 5 NEW PAIR THE OTHER DAY. 2 BLACK, 2 RED AND 1 PURPLE. THEY ARE ALL FRESHLY WASHED AND READY TO WEAR. MY QUESTION IS.....WHAT SIZE BRA DO I WEAR...?

36C... I'm just hoping you could borrow me some of those expensive bras.

11. And finally one by Kimber (just so you don't think I am too lazy)- There is a rattlesnake living behind the warehouse my husband's company just moved into, tarantulas in our side yard, scorpions all around at night and coyotes howling and running down the street in front of our house. So what color sheets will you want on your bed when you come to visit me?

Sky Blue Pink. But I know I'd end up on the couch anyway because I ain't sleeping with you & Tony and I don't think there is enough room in Wednesday's bed for me.

Stuck inside

2009-10-03T09:32:00.002-05:00

Today we were supposed to be going to a snowmobile drag race/get together... we were gonna bring the camper and stay the weekend. This head cold/borderline flu bug has finally snuck up on me. Why does mom always seem to be the last one to get it? I've always been amazed by that. I spend all the time taking care of the demons and the husband and then when they are pretty much in the clear, it's like my body says ok time for you now.
The husband and Demon #2 still went today.... they aren't camping it though. It's only supposed to get to a high of 50 today (if we're lucky) and it's gonna be rainy off and on all day. And windy. Not a good day. But you know those die hard snowmobilers - even when there is no snow, they still won't stay home.

Mouthwash, Phone Numbers And A Couple Thunkers Questions

2009-09-30T14:12:00.002-05:00

Welcome to the October 1st version of Thursday Thunks!

(which we always seem to post on Wednesday)

Where we make you think

a little bit before you blog!

This week we will answer some crazy questions brought to you by

Kimber, the number uno and the color of the night in a moonless sky.

1. What color is your mouthwash? Green.

2. Do you remember your first phone number? Have you called it recently? Yes I do and no I haven't. I always wondered who has it. It's also the numbers of a keypad to a security lock that I know about... not mine, I don't have one. I'm lucky I know how to use an old fashioned key... and truth be known, I often screw up that damn keypad.

3. BPD in OKC's question- Do you have a super-secret hiding place and what's in it? Of course. But if I told you, I'd have to kill you. And there's chocolate inside.

4. When was the last time you used a pay phone? How much did it cost to make the call? I'm willing to bet it was back in the 80s... possibly early 90s maybe. It was 25 cents. Can you even put coins in a pay phone anymore? I also remember when you could put a dime in and make a call...

Crap. I'm old.

5. What was that noise? Some strange bird or something on the Animal Planet. But they are talking about stalking prey, so maybe... oh no, I was right - they just said it was a hawk. I should go watch it.

6. Stef H's question- how long is a woodpecker's pecker? I honestly didn't think they had one... I supposed they would have to, wouldn't they? Then the real question is, does a male woodpecker actually use his beak to pound trees? The husband always tells me he could pound nails with his, so hey.. I'm just asking.

7. How many comments did you receive on your last Thursday's Thunk? Nine. And I didn't answer a single one. Which explains Kimber end to the TT this week.....

~Berleen has decided to take a break from meme writing so ya'll are stuck with me. (I am so sorry!) I will be using a couple questions from Thunkers each week until Berleen comes back~

I really do need to take a break. I am on meme burnout. But I did tell Kimber I might do the TT answers every now & then... like now. It was short & simple and I was sorta bored so I figured why not. Plus I really wanted to answer that pecker question.

You Needed Me

2009-09-28T17:30:00.003-05:00

On my way to the grocery store today I was station surfing (sorta like channel surfing, ya know) and came across one of my favorite songs. I know, not many people like Anne Murray, but I happen to absolutely love her and I'm not afraid to admit it. I love her voice (and she's probably got the voice I can most closely match when I sing in the car).

I cried a tear
You wiped it dry
I was confused
You cleared my mind
I sold my soul
You bought it back for me
And held me up and gave me dignity
Somehow you needed me.

You gave me strength
To stand alone again
To face the world
Out on my own again
You put me high upon a pedestal
So high that I could almost see eternity
You needed me
You needed me

And I can't believe it's you I can't believe it's true
I needed you and you were there
And I'll never leave, why should I leave
I'd be a fool
'Cause I've finally found someone who really cares

You held my hand
When it was cold
When I was lost
You took me home
You gave me hope
When I was at the end
And turned my lies
Back into truth again
You even called me friend

This song speaks to me in so many ways... it screams out to someone, who shall remain nameless, but they know who they are. Someone who was there for me when it seemed nobody else was... I was in a dark place, they were in a dark place... it was meant to be at the moment. We went our separate ways, but I never forgot.

And yes, you who I'm talking about, can sit there with that evil little smile and try to hide your face - but I can see you smiling. You know it's you.

And stop with the hehehe'ing.

Blogging Block

2009-09-28T07:53:00.002-05:00

I'm sure you've noticed that my blogging has gone down to pretty much zero. I'd say ziltch, but I can't seem to spell that word and people like to point it out :)
Part of my problem is I let memes sort of take over my blog... I didn't blog about anything other than memes and personally I sort of got burnt out. I found myself not even reading anyone else's meme answers. I guess I got tired of the repetition or something.

School is back in session and unless you live under a rock you already know that... it's amazing how much school can change people. Demon #2's personality did a 180 the minute school started. Now we are back to the argumentative, hostile, mean, difficult kid that I thought we lost over the summer. It really fricken sucks that she's back. Someday I'll get into the whole story of school bullies and being the odd one out, but I do know that it takes years to build character... and sometimes you don't see it being built until it's too late. There is a lot of fixing to do and honestly... I don't know where to start. The damage is done and is so deep that I don't know if we can ever fix it.

.... thats all for now. Just a quick check in. But I am sorry to those who come here to read my meme answers, there aren't going to be much of them anymore.

Lather Up, Laugh It Up, And Have A Colorful Day!

2009-09-23T21:02:00.002-05:00

Did anyone happen to notice that I was a dumbass and forgot to do the TT last week???

This week we will answer some crazy questions brought to you by Kimber, the number 1172007 and the color of the walls in an asylum.

1. Does soap or shampoo have to really lather up for you to feel that it cleaned throughly?

Damn skippy it does! If it don't lather, it don't do it's job.

I like bubbles.

2. Do you have a long standing joke with someone that you still laugh about every time you talk to that person?

Green hairy frogs walking down a country road in the country....

3. Share something that happened to you this past week that was unusual.

Um... no, not really.

4. If you dropped a purple crayon and a green crayon off a roof, which would melt faster in the sun?

I don't know, but damn! I thought I came up with the strange ones.

5. You are standing in line (grocery store, bank, etc.), and someone gets in line behind you that stinks. The stink is so bad that people in line in front of you turn around and look to see if you are the one causing the stink. Do you cover your nose, hold your breath, breathe through your mouth or just get out of line altogether?

Ok sadly this happens far too often to me. See, living in a farming community you get farmers that don't realize that the shit on their boots stinks and when they go from the barn to the grocery store... the smell comes with them.

6. If you dropped your cell phone in the toilet, would you fish it out? If so, how much soap would you use to wash your hands afterwards?

Wouldn't you have to? I mean, it wouldn't flush would it? And how much soap? One squirt. I don't have issues with germs. I eat them for breakfast.

7. Sydney Australia dust storm (link). How long do you think it would take you to clean your house after that sort of dust storm?

When it happens I'll let you know.

8. Do you think you can dance?

I know I can't.

9. You are out to eat and someone across the room is staring at you. Do you get paranoid, try to ignore them, or go find out why they are staring at you?

Ever see paranoia at it's peak?

10. Come up with a crazy, wacky Thursday Thunk question.

No. But Kimber love, I hope you know that since you asked this - you get to keep track of the answers this time.

2009-09-14T10:48:00.000-05:00

Movie Trailers - Movies Blog

WTF? LMAO

2009-09-13T12:00:00.002-05:00

So I took this quiz on Facebook about what I will be in the future... had normal questions, I gave normal answers.

This is what I got...

Mental Patient

Your future is sure to be full of crazy adventures and giant pillows. You'll be chased by North Koreans and eat lollipops the size of your head. You will have 13 cats and carry a measuring cup with you wherever you go. You'll laugh when you should be crying and cry when you should be shitting and shit when you should be laughing. You are destined for great things. Unfortunately this is all in your head. You will really be strapped down in a straight jacket for the majority of your remaining 17 years. You will occasionally go out in the yard where you can see and pet your 13 cats which really turn out to be dandelions. You'll shit when you should be laughing and you'll shit when you should be crying but when you should be shitting, you'll be sucking your thumb which you think is that giant lollipop. You will be living in a different universe when in reality your parents will be ashamed and your friends will be squirrels.

I question one thing though; whats wrong with friendly squirrels? Thats the whole reason I wanna live in Montana in the woods next to a river... to be friends with the critters.

Sunday Stealing: One Long Meme (Part One)

2009-09-12T17:01:00.002-05:00

Sunday Stealing: One Long Meme (Part One)

1. The phone rings. Who will it to be?
probably Debbie, but I wish it would be Kimber. I've needed to talk to her for over a week now.
2. When shopping at the grocery store, do you return your cart?
at our local store, yes. At a Walmart or such, usually not.
3. In a social setting, are you more of a talker or a listener?
depends on who's in the social circle. If it's with people I'm confortable with, I won't shut up.
4. Do you take compliments well?
No. I get all stupid about them.
5. Do you play Sudoku?
I know I've heard of it... oh wait it's that number one, right? No I don't.
6. If abandoned alone in the wilderness, would you survive?
Acording to recent Facebook quiz I would
7. Did you ever go to camp as a kid?
Yep
8. What was your favorite game as a kid?
running around outside playing tag or something.
9. If a sexy person was pursuing you, but you knew she was married, would you?
She? Wow... I'd be really confused.
10. Could you date someone with different religious beliefs than you?
Depends on the difference... a very religious preacher kind, I don't think so.
11. Do you like to pursue or be pursued?
I play hard to get. Lets just leave it at that.
12. Use three words to describe yourself?
Philosophically confused goof.
13. Do any songs make you cry?
Ones about daddies
14. Are you continuing your education?
Aren't we constantly learning all the time?
15. Do you know how to shoot a gun?
Yeah, it's pretty easy. Point, pull that little trigger thingie. It's easier than driving a car.
16. Have you ever taken pictures in a photo booth?
Yep. With a girl I was babysitting.
17. How often do you read books?
I never read more than one at a time.
18. Do you think more about the past, present or future?
I'm a past kind of person...
19. What is your favorite children’s book?
The Pokey Little Puppy
20.What color are your eyes?
Puppy dog brown
21. How tall are you?
5'5" and shrinking I think
22. Where is your dream house located?
in Montana next to a river in the middle of the woods
23. If your house was on fire, what would be the first thing you grabbed?
my Serena Rosabella... and the rest of the critters.
24. When was the last time you were at Olive Garden?
I don't think I've ever been to one
25. Where was the furthest place you traveled today?
about a mile out of town to return a ladder.
26. Do you like mustard?

No. I go into convulsions at the taste of it - but it is the secret ingredient in my homemade BBQ sauce.

Saturday 9: You Like Me Too Much

2009-09-12T08:08:00.002-05:00

Saturday 9: You Like Me Too Much

1. If everyone liked each other, what would we complain about?
the weather... just like always.
2. If you were most powerful person in the world, how would you use that power?
what kind of power do I have? Super powers? Mind control? Oh... I like mind control. I'd use it to make every asshole pick daisies and give them to random people.
3. If had exactly one year to live, what are the three things you'd want to do before you died?
Take my kids to Disneyland. Meet Kimber face to face. Play with tigers, leopards & cougars.
4. If you could change one thing about the world, what would that one thing be?
Get it back how it used to be when people weren't so germaphobic.
5. If you could take one thing back, what would that one thing be?
My Plymouth Sundance we sold years ago... I loved that car.
6. If you were stuck on an island forever but had all the water, food and shelter you needed. What would be the three other things you'd bring with you?
A male & female golden retriever... I end up with some interbred puppies eventually, but then I'd always have companions. A laptop w/unlimited internet usage & battery power and a boat.
7. If the internet didn't exist, would the quality of life go up or down?
Wow. Thats tough. Things are so convenient now as far as knowledge & communication, but I think the quality of people getting off their asses and doing something physical would go up.
8. If a million dollars fell off a back of a truck, would you keep it?
Is the Pope Catholic?
9. What is something you said, something you stole, something you did wrong?
"I love you" - hearts - broke some hearts

Dying, Buying, Eating, & More

2009-09-10T18:13:00.004-05:00

This week we will answer some crazy questions brought to you by

Kimber, the number 999 and the color of a butterfly sitting on a red rose.

ok yeah I suck... Thursday is almost over....

1. A 90 year old man's dying wish in South Carolina was to be buried in his car. Link If you were told tomorrow you have 3 weeks to live, would you have any dying wishes or something special done before you died?
Tomorrow? Ok. Cremate me and add my Maxwell's ashes in with mine. He was my companion for 11 years... I wanna be with him for eternity. Once we are combined, then sprinkle us out at the lake. It will be the only time I could swim with that dog without him trying to save me from drowning - even though I was never drowning, he just thought I was all the time. Maybe I suck at swimming... maybe he knew something I didn't.

2. Do you pay for more stuff using a credit/debit card or cold hard cash?
Cash.

3. What's cuter- a baby lizard or a baby snake?
Even though I'm a snake fan, a baby lizard is too hard to pass up.

4. You go out to eat by yourself at a restaurant. While waiting for your food do you people watch & easedrop on others conversations, read a book, use a laptop or chat with people around you?
Easy. I would never go to a restaurant by myself... are you a fricken fruitcake?

5. If you see someone walking around with toilet paper stuck to their shoe, do you tell them or just laugh?
I laugh.. it's their problem, not mine. But I bet I'd check my own shoes!

6. You are talking to someone you just met but you can't understand them at all because of their accent. Do you tell them you can't understand them or just smile and nod?
I had a boss from India that I couldn't understand. He got really used to my strange looks and constant "huh?"'s. Then I became his fricken interpreter. He always made me be with him while he talked to people at work so I could tell them what he said... LOL

7. Mudfest! Park filled with pools of mud and an obstacle course of mud. Do you go and play in the mud?
Gimme a 4x4 pickup and let me have fun...

8. Have you ever had a headache so bad it effected your vision?
Yeah, they suck. I've also had them so bad they made me throw up. I'd rather have funky vision.

9. Would you fit in more with the circus, Hollywood, Broadway, or comedy circuit types?
My dad always threatened to sell me to the circus...

Sort of a sucky day.

2009-09-08T20:17:00.008-05:00

I really suck at blogging lately, besides the memes. Actually I kinda suck at those lately, too. I keep skipping them. It's not that I don't want to do them, or that I don't want to blog... I just don't have anything good to say lately.

Today my oldest officially, as in it's her 1st official day, has become a freshman. (In the same high school that was once my territory) That is some scary shit right there. A freshman. I'm not old enough to have a freshman... who is almost 15... and old enough to take Driver's Ed... and drive a car and holy shit, I think of the things I did at 15. Good God, help me.

At 15, I
... started smoking
... had my first "real" boyfriend (which lasted 2 years)
... had my first real kiss and other stuff (because of that first real boyfriend)
... had my first beer (I still hate the shit)
... got my first disciplinary report thingy at school
... first drove a car

WTF? She ain't old enough for this crap. Hasn't anyone came out with that non-growing-up vaccine yet? They have a vaccine for everything else.

What happened to my baby??? It sure seems not that long ago that she went off to preschool....

Humane Society official says pit bull bans unsuccessful

2009-09-06T07:45:00.002-05:00

How ironic that I stumbled across this article this morning after yesterday's meme question about attack dogs. I suppose it helps that I get Google news alerts on breed specific legislation

Humane Society official says pit bull bans unsuccessful
KINGSPORT — A representative of a leading animal rights group agrees with a proposal by Kingsport Police Chief Gale Osborne to find a way for pit bulls and the general public to coexist within the city limits.

Last month, Osborne said he wanted to compromise rather than seek a ban of pit bulls in the city.

The issue was raised after two incidents where pit bulls were shot by a police officer in the line of duty. One of the incidents is being looked into by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

Just last week, pit bulls were involved in two other cases. One involved a Johnson City police officer shooting a pit bull after the dog attacked an animal control officer on a call.

The other took place last weekend when two individuals, who both were apprehended hours later, invaded a home and used a pit bull to scare the homeowner off.

Adam Goldfarb, director of the Humane Society of the United States’ Pets at Risk program, says such big cities as Denver and Miami have passed breed-specific legislation that banned pit bulls and other breeds classified by lawmakers as aggressive. But the bans have not been successful.

“Even the United Kingdom has had a pit bull ban in place for the last 20 years, and they have not seen a reduction in (cases involving dogs biting humans) at all,” said Goldfarb.

“It does depend on the community as far as it is enforced, but it is destined to be unsuccessful,” he said. “Banning a breed does not get to the root causes of why dogs are aggressive. I think what we are seeing right now is part of a trend. There’s always a dog breed that is the ‘dangerous’ breed of the moment.

“In the ’60s and ’70s it was German shepherds and Dobermans. In the ’80s and ’90s it was Rottweilers, and now it’s pit bulls. These dogs are not inherently dangerous, but because they are sought after by reckless individuals who want dogs to be a weapon or status symbol, they are changing the dog and changing the perception of the breed.”

The Ohio Supreme Court recently upheld an ordinance adopted by the city of Youngstown that requires owners of “vicious breeds” to confine their dogs. The law, deemed constitutional by the court, requires residents to restrain dogs that are defined as “having a propensity, tendency or disposition to attack, to cause injury to or otherwise endanger the safety of human beings or other domestic animals ... without provocation.”

The law resulted from an April 2007 case where an owner’s Italian mastiff/Cane Corso attacked another dog and its owner, who were walking in a city park.

The mastiff’s owner was ordered to serve 90 days in jail, pay restitution costs, and cannot own a dog that is bigger than a Chihuahua as part of his probation, according to information published in the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Goldfarb said there are many solutions to help the problem of aggressive behavior in dogs, including better financing of a locality’s animal control office.

“You need to give animal control officers the means to do their jobs and to get those irresponsible dog owners,” he said.

“If you are looking at legislation, one thing that has been very successful is banning any kind of restraining or chaining. Over 100 localities in 30 states with this type of law have seen everything from a reduction in dog bites to calls to animal control.

“It is really important to offer more spay and neuter options to the public regardless of income. Studies show that unsterilized dogs are twice as likely to be involved in aggressive behavior including fighting and biting.”

Some localities have mandated specific changes to a dog owner’s property in order to keep the pet, such as the height and length of a confining fence and the thickness of a restraining chain, both of which Goldfarb says do not work.

“A study was done in South Carolina years ago on dog attacks, especially those that were severe, and it found that half of them were from dogs that were chained or broke free from a chain. Keeping an animal restrained is a good thing, but either indoors or confined in an enclosure outdoors,” he said.

Bam! Something I have always said... get the fricken dogs off a chain!!!

2009-09-04T18:10:00.006-05:00

awwww.... lookie :) We feel so loved!

Welcome to Saturday: 9 .
We've never done a meme like this one before. We think that Thursday Thunks is as creative and silly a meme as there is today. Kimber and Berleen seem to be sweethearts! So today we spoof their meme as our tribute. We were going to postpone it, due to the sad loss of Kimber's Aunt June. But then we hoped we might just bring her a smile. That is our hope, anyway! If you have never played Thursda y Thunks, give it a whirl. It's posted on Wednesdays. So here is today's meme with apologies to both Berleen and Kimberella!

Saturday 9: Thunking on a Saturday

1. You are walking down a rainy road. There is a five hundred dollar bill on the road. You look around and except for someone a half block away, you are alone. You naturally pick up the bill and put it away. That person approaching stops and says, "I saw you pick up that money. It's mine." You ask how much it was. She yells, "Are you calling me a liar?" What do you do?
I tell her she's a lair and then tell her I didn't pick up any money and keep walking...

Wait... why is it raining and why am I walking in it?

2. If I were to inspect your guest bathroom, how would I find it?
What guest bathroom? People have those?

3. You are given a state of the art bow and arrow. Who or what is your first target (after a lesson or two)?
probably something I wasn't aiming at.

4. The doorbell rings. The person at the door is wearing a raincoat and you know them. They flash you and are completely naked. Other than your S/O, who would you think would it would be and would guess you'd find that funny? Why do you guess that person and would you laugh or be pissed off?
it would have to be Kimber. It would be her way of saying "Nice to finally meet you face to face!". And I'd laugh and hug her in all of her nakedness.

5. What do you call a male Ladybug?
the same thing I call a male person - a pig.

6. Your friends throw you a party. They've got a big national music star to come and perform. It is someone you detest. Do you make believe you like the songs or do you fess up and get the star out of the party?
I fake it. Hey... they are famous. Maybe they know Mel Gibson and can do me a favor or two.

7. What's your favorite breed of wild, mean attack dogs?
Ok did someone ask this question just to piss me off? There is no "breed" of wild, mean attack dogs. Any dog can be wild, mean and attack. Seriously, WTF? Ban stupid owners, not breeds Get your facts straight.

Speaking of attack dogs... I just learned the other week that Golden Retrievers are #4 on the list for most dog bites. I guess I better get rid of Saki, huh?

8. If I called your high school guidance counselor, what would they say about you?
That she was a messed up kid who had no idea what she wanted in life....

9. Car A is moving at 63 miles an hour. 4 people are in the Car A. Car B is moving at 22 miles an hour. There is a driver and passenger who just came from a hotel while cheating on their spouses in Car B. They will crash into each other in exactly 3.5 minutes. What are your fun plans for this Labor day Weekend while these six people meet a brutal and gruesome death??
Fixing up a camper and maybe go fishing. I really wanted to see that crash though.... damn cheaters.