Fooled you! If you’ve come to this blog for talk of football, you’ve come to the wrong place.What I’m wondering is, are you ready for some talk of the end times? That’s much more sustaining than a Bud Lite and a plate of beef nachos, don’t you think?My good man Tony has tagged me for that ubiquitous book meme.I remembered this fact the other … [Read more...]
On the 9th Day of Christmas…
Because I, too, truly believe that it’s still Christmas, I thought I’d have some fun with the following meme. (And I do mean have some fun.)Thank you, Tracy, for having tagged me.Thank you, and please forgive me.1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? I can’t see that it really matters, as long as they’re done up prettily. What’s the saying? It’s the … [Read more...]
The cranberry relish I could do without…
….but I always take lots of stuffing!You Are The StuffingYou're complicated and complex, yet all your pieces fit together.People miss you if you're gone - but they're not sure why.What Part of Thanksgiving Are You?One of my favorite memories from Thanksgiving Day is watching my father stuff the turkey. He makes the most delicious dressing I’ve ever … [Read more...]
As if there were ever any doubt…
Your Inner European is French!Smart and sophisticated.You have the best of everything - at least, *you* think so.Who's Your Inner European?HT: Matilda (my favorite Italian) and Theresa (my Spanish friend) … [Read more...]
4 Memes to the Wind Part III: The Saga of the Rockin’ Girl Blogger
rockin’ (adj.) Something that's really cool. Something / someone can be regarded as “rockin’ ” if it is / they are as cool as rock (music)Well, having been nominated for a Rockin’ Girl Blogger award by three of my sweetie pie friends, I am (reluctantly, but finally) responding in kind.I say reluctantly because…well…I’d thought my rockin’ days had … [Read more...]
4 Memes to the Wind: Part II
Having been tagged by sweet Elaine of A Wink and a Smile, here is my version of:8 Things About Me & My Hubby I am four-and-a-half years older than my husband. (Cradle robber!) Feeling very self-conscious about this fact the first time I met his mother, who is about the same age as my sisters, I kept alluding to my advanced age without admitting … [Read more...]
4 Memes to the Wind
I am way behind in the meme department, with four (at last count) on the docket and hopefully none that I’m missing. Memes are tricky things; on the one hand, I am always pleased to be picked because in grade school I almost never was, (insert small sad sigh for the non-athlete in me), and yet, on the other hand, I always feel a strong sense of … [Read more...]
The Meez of my Heart
Joining the Great Meez Get-Together is Margaret Meez of Minnesota.Where there are 10,000 beautiful lakes, give or take a couple inlets, and where we usually sip our coffee on the dock and not directly on the water.Thank you, dear Kristen, for inviting me to the party, and thank you, too, to ‘Meg for starting this whole big fun ball rolling.I am … [Read more...]
The 8 Things about Me Meme
Karen has asked me to do something that is very hard for most of us, and that is to talk about myself. ; )“For this meme, each player lists 8 facts/habits about themselves. The rules of the game are posted at the beginning before those facts/habits are listed. At the end of the post, the player then tags 8 people and posts their names, then goes to … [Read more...]
The Receipt Meme
I followed with interest the bag meme, as seen here and here and here and innumerable other places. Alas, because of my recent debacle with a smallish black electronic object (aka our Nikon), I was unable to participate. (I did, however, come away with the idea for a great new bag for Mother’s Day!)Feeling somewhat lip-quiveringly left out of the … [Read more...]
