State Fair
It's the time of the year where we are overrun with Fairs. There are Craft Fairs, Fall Festival type fairs, County Fairs and, the ultimate, State Fairs. I've been to them all and, what a delight they...
View ArticleBEST CITIES TO LIVE IN
Last week I read a survey of the fifty best cities to live in the US. There are so many I've been to but, even more I've never seen. My advantage here is that I live in North Carolina which tied for...
View ArticleKim and Kayne
For almost seven years we've been Keeping Up with the Kardashians. For those of you who vehemently scream "Not Me", I bet you can name most of the crew. Although I can say I haven't sat on the sofa in...
View ArticleSigns
Signs, Signs, Everywhere there's signs. Blocking out the scenery. Breaking my mind. Do this! Don't do that! Can't you read the signs?I actually have this 1970 song by the Five Man Electrical Band on my...
View ArticleIcy Hot
It wasn't that long ago that when I heard the words Icy Hot an aloof, beautiful man or woman came to mind. The two words even reminded me of a name of a cool fragrance mixing the elements of fire and...
View ArticleSleepovers
When you think of sleepovers lots of thoughts come to mind. Your first one probably is that night when you spend the night at a friend's house for the first time. Then comes the time you first spend...
View ArticleWhat to Eat
I kind of feel bad for our President and First Lady right now as it seems that their visions for our country are kind of like spoiled food. I want even start on Obamacare as we've heard enough about...
View ArticleScary Movies
It's that time of year again where all minds turn to candy, costumes, jack o lanterns and, all things scary. I'm so behind on what's playing at the movies that I have no idea what Hollywood has created...
View ArticleCostumes
It has been said that clothes make a statement and, costumes tell a story. We've seen many who get that mixed up. Halloween costumes do both. More than likely the person whose clothes make the biggest...
View ArticleHalloween After Thought
When I think of what I've written about for the past three days it kind of sounds like I'm a Halloween Grinch. Let's see, I've blasted scary movies, costumes and, sung the evils of candy. I actually...
View ArticleFine Wine
It has been reported this week that we are facing a wine shortage. Simply stated the demand is becoming more than the supply. This problem has been blamed on weather conditions in the leading wine...
View ArticleClocks
Today is the day we all fell backward. It only happens once a year with the same result each time.....total confusion. I woke up at eight am this morning which I typically do every Sunday morning but,...
View ArticleOne Name
Think of how confident and important one must be to be able to go through life with just one name. Sometimes people don't plan it that way but, they go down in history by either their first or last...
View ArticleClean Noses
Just when I thought I had seen politicians sink to all time lows, something happens to let me know that they can do worse. I won't even go into the President who kept an intern under his desk , the...
View ArticleJust Kick Me
I feel like someone posted a sign on my back today that said "Just Kick Me". Nothing really horrible happened but, the course of the day caused me to spew words I don't normally say which kind of...
View ArticleNew Laptop
Well all my complaints are over, I got a new laptop. Although I love my Apple phone and pad, I opted to save hundreds of dollars and, go for a Toshiba. My husband told me it had more than twice than...
View ArticleBooks A Million
Our new bookcases have been installed. This meant last Sunday I spent removing books from our not built in books cases and throwing them in my daughter's room. Not an easy task for most as we all have...
View ArticleNasty November
I have absolutely no scientific data to support this but, I think in the month of November people are at their most nasty. Though we celebrate births, anniversaries and, other such wonderful events in...
View ArticleEmployment
The unemployment rate will go down by one tomorrow as after four years without doing so, I am going to work. My commission only sales career of ten years was doomed as it began just after 9/11. The...
View ArticleWhat's for Lunch?
So I started my job today and, other than having a little trouble with the credit card swiper all went well. I really think this position and I are going to be a perfect fit. I knew going in that I...
View ArticleEagles Have Landed
The Eagles landed at our coliseum last night. When we first heard they would be there we immediately purchased tickets. The only group we would do that for without giving a second thought as to expense...
View ArticleCream of Mushroom Soup
Thanksgiving is a little over a week away and since it's one of the five times a year I cook for a crowd and, one of the ten times a year I cook at all, I went to buy the stuff today. It took me over a...
View ArticleBad Decisions
We hardly go through a day without making one bad decision or the other. Just today I made a bad decision to walk the dog without a coat and, to eat two large meals. The news has been riddled lately...
View ArticleThe Day Kennedy Died
Did you know that November 22nd marks the anniversary of the Battle of Stalingrad or, that the city of Denver, Colorado was founded in 1858. Fifty nine years ago on this day The Humane Society was...
View ArticleDummies for Dummies
Today marks week two with my new laptop and, trying to get the hang of Windows 8. Much of what I've accomplished with this venture happened in the first few days. I am able to do all the important...
View ArticleWho You Gonna Call?
I got to see "The Lovely Bones" this week based on Alice Sebold's novel. It is the story of a fourteen year old girl who is murdered and, her spirit hovers between heaven and earth. It was a lovely...
View ArticleThanksgiving the Forgotten Holiday
Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays. It's the one where you sit back reflect on all your blessings, watch a parade, a football game, enjoy your family and, eat. This day is much...
View ArticleChill Factor
If you are looking for a cold, dreary day you should have been where I live yesterday. It could have been much worse. No snow fell, there was no ice and, schools were only delayed. No big deal, find an...
View ArticleBlack Friday
When Black Friday comes I'll collect everything I'm owed And before my friends find out I'll be on the roadread more
View ArticleUntil We Meet Again
After tomorrow the direction of skirt's website will change not allowing guest bloggers. I thank skirt for giving me this opportunity to showcase my ramblings and, all of you for reading them....
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