My daughter's family artwork. Carving pumpkins only became a tradition in our family when my best friend Pat exclaimed, "What, you don't carve Jack-O-Lanterns???" then she showed up at our door with three small pumpkins and showed us how to go about carving them. I never got very good at it, but my daughter has always gone above and beyond. It looks like her children get in the act also.
Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow Creeps in this petty pace from day to day, To the last syllable of recorded time; And all our yesterdays have lighted fools The way to dusty death. Out, out brief candle! Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player That struts and frets his hour upon the stage And then is heard no more: it is a tale Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, Signifying nothing. -- Macbeth, Act 5, Scene 5
Frankie and Slim
Friday, October 31, 2008
BEWARE THE CHIROPTERANS*
My daughter's family artwork. Carving pumpkins only became a tradition in our family when my best friend Pat exclaimed, "What, you don't carve Jack-O-Lanterns???" then she showed up at our door with three small pumpkins and showed us how to go about carving them. I never got very good at it, but my daughter has always gone above and beyond. It looks like her children get in the act also.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
SOME THINGS
MORE ABOUT FORTUNE COOKIES
We ate at the Chinese Buffet yesterday. Ron's fortune read: "Your charm has inspired a secret admirer."
On the way home he exclaimed, "What will we do when we get home and the yard is swarming?"
"Swarming with what?"
"My secret admirers?"
First of all, it was ONE secret admirer. Is that wishful thinking, an active imagination or plum craziness?
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
ONE WEEK FROM TODAY OR NOT
11-8-2000 Yesterday was election day but we still await totals due to recount in Florida. Don't know if Bush or Gore won.
11-9-2000 Still no President
11-12-2000 Hope will will know who new President is by the time we return.
11-24-2000 We still do not have a President-elect of the United States. Unbelievable! Chads, dimples and pregnant ballots will become buzz words of the 21st Century.
11-27-2000 George Bush and Dick Cheney have accepted Pres-elect and VP-elect and we would like to think this is the end but Gore and Lieberman still plan to contest the vote count in Florida.
12-9-2000 Presidential upheaval is still happening.
01-03-2001 Here we are again (back in our Kansas cottage) thru ice and snow. We had planned to come back before Christmas but we were stranded in Tulsa. During this time we officially got a President and Vice President, Bush and Cheney and........................
The rest is history. Surely this time we can avoid all those pitfalls and recounts and know the results one week from today.
MEANWHILE TAKE YOUR MIND OFF THE ELECTION WITH A STROLL AROUND MY YARD AND ENVY ME:-)
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
TAKING THE CHALLENGE
THE CONVERSATION by Granny Annie
Two old gals were sitting in rocking chairs on the porch engaged in gossip about their crazy friend Jamie Dawn’s mindless blather. They swore to each other that Jamie Dawn could go on and on about anything.
Winifred, the world's greatest procrastinator, asked Bonnie , "Do you believe life is good?" Bonnie replied with enthusiasm, "You bet, I believe life is as good as it gets."
Winifred continued, “I know an old dude who is three score plus ten and he probably thinks life is good if you’ve got enough booze, broads and blackoil to keep it interesting. Sounds just like a man, Bonnie replied. And, speaking of black oil, what’s that on your fingers? Winifred laughter, “Oh that’s just black olives on my fingertips.” Are you crazy? Bonnie continued, "sometimes you act like you were born in a zoo. Maybe if you took a peek under Kay’s thinking cap you could learn how to act."
Thing got quiet a moment on the porch as these women felt the changes in the wind. On the new breeze they could smell heaven. "I’m pretty sure it’s coming from Cookie’s Oven Bonnie said, "She must be baking again".
Winifred started to rise from her rocking chair and Bonnie said "Where are you going?" "I’m hightailing it over to Cookies and I’m gonna beat you there." "No you aren’t" Bonnie exclaimed and the two gals began racing toward Cookie’s. Both were struggling to win and both were chanting, “I think I can, I think I can”.
They arrived at the same time and Cookie generously shared her baking cuisine. I’m giving you girls a test today and you have to try to Imagine what I’m leaving out. "This tastes mighty good," Bonnie said, "so if you’re leaving something out, who cares? It can’t be more than a sprinkle . Besides it is good to conserve and you learn that from the example of Lucy's frugal living."
This tastes good no matter what is left out. Meanwhile we’re going back to the porch to continue sliding through life and remembering “Life is Good”.
(Okay Dana, I started and ended with a plug for Life IS Good. How's that?)
Monday, October 27, 2008
MY NAMESAKE
THESE PICTURES ARE OF MY 12 YEAR OLD GRANDDAUGHTER FROM THIS WEEKEND. WHAT A CONTRAST BETWEEN HER GANGSTA LOOK TO DOROTHY FROM THE WIZARD OF OZ. A BEAUTY IN BOTH.
Did you know that I am an AWESOME GRANDMA WHO BLOGS? I wouldn't have known if Winifred (also one) had not mentioned it on her blog. It seems we were named on Lemondrop. It appears to be an honor. Does anyone know how this came about? I am thrilled.
ANSWERING BONNIE'S TAG
DEFENDING THE WARDROBE
I am sorry, but for any person to get ahead in the corporate lane, they MUST dress the part. The demands for appearances on the world wide stage have to be even more strenuous.
Right or wrong, it is still fact. A woman especially can have all the brains necessary and the drive to do the job, but if she cannot meet "the image" she will not be taken seriously.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
i LiYK DeVLS
Saturday, October 25, 2008
DISCREET BOOBAGE
Friday, October 24, 2008
FINGERS CROSSED
Meanwhile, my first three crosses have arrived from Jamie Dawn and I must say they are spectacular. I'll post a picture next week without boobage because I don't want to compete with the gorgeous necklace. (Or Scarlet for that matter.)
Bonnie, take my entries out of the witch naming project because you probably wouldn't be able to contact me if I won. Give the other's a better chance at the drawing. You have gotten so many great names!
Oh my, I am getting hopeful that my computer may be back. I'll post this while I can, but maybe I'm in business. My fingers are crossed!
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
5.37 SECONDS AFTER FIVE PRACTICE RUNS
The object of the game is to move the red block around without getting hit by the blue blocks or touching the black walls.
If you can go longer than 18 seconds you are phenomenal.
It's been said that the US Air Force uses this for fighter pilots. They are expected to go for at least 2 minutes.
Give it a try but be careful...it is addictive!!
The URL is http://tinyurl.com/56t9u
Monday, October 20, 2008
THE WEEKEND
We received this photo from our daughter Terri sharing Jasmine at her school Dance. Our granddaughter Jasmine is the beauty on the far right. Small but mighty!
My grand niece was married this weekend in her parent's backyard. We were pleased to attend and enjoy the festivities. I believe her wedding cake topper was the most unusual I have ever seen. Congratulations Brandi-Rae and David!
Oh, and our grandson Dillon called last night as their high school band (his and Ryan's) was returning from St. Louis. Dillon said they were near our exit on the turnpike so I invited the bus load to drop by, but he laughed and didn't think they would enjoy seeing all our chickens as much as I thought they would. But the best part -- The Pride of Broken Arrow band won all FIRST PLACES!!!
Last but not least, have you seen the contest Bonnie is having on her blog. You might pick the best name for their Halloween witch and win a great prize. Check it out.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
THE BIRTHDAY BOY
Friday, October 17, 2008
FAIRYTALE FRIDAY
Thursday, October 16, 2008
LOOK AT OWEN NOW
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
IS THE FRUIT OF THE PERSIMMON IMPOSSIBLE TO EAT?
A belated Happy Thanksgiving to my Canadian friends!
And
According to Doug Savage on Savage Chickens, today is election day in Canada and his cartoon today is a tribute. Hope you can share his sense of humor.
Monday, October 13, 2008
FUNNY FUNNY NANCY
Nancy sent you this joke.
You think you are accident prone? Watch this......
To view the joke, click the picture or title above, or copy and paste the link below into your browser:
http://www.jibjab.com/view/130180
Sunday, October 12, 2008
I AM A BROKEN HIP JUST WAITING TO HAPPEN
"At MY age? I'm only 62!"
"Yes, that's what I mean." he said, still smiling.
I sure showed him by returning home and running into my vacuum cleaner, breaking my toe.
My husband tells me that I need to watch where I'm going. I think that is the big problem. I watch WHERE instead of watching HOW I'm getting there. Are there obstacles in my way? I don't know because my eye is on the prize. This time I was going after a cup of coffee.
It has been 90 days since my shoulder injury. The doctors, the doctor's referrals, the insurance approvals leave me in pain. I do not want anymore injuries. Between the pain pills that leave me groggy and simply suffering the pain that leaves me nauseous, there are no alternatives at this time. It is hard to blame me for that one because it occurred when I passed out and hit the floor. (Remember the Red Lobster incident?)
Regardless I have always rushed headlong into projects and don't know how to change my mode of operation. Walking through a wide door and talking to someone, I can manage to hit the door frame. Please tell me I'm not alone.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
PREDICTION
PALIN STEPS DOWN - MCCAIN ANNOUNCES NEW RUNNING MATE
Associated Press article by Blog World Time reporter Granny Annie Oct. 13, 2008
Governor Sarah Palin has withdrawn her nomination as Senator John McCain's running mate on the 2008 Presidential ticket. She thanked Senator McCain and the GOP for the opportunity and stated she did not wish the "troopergate" scandal to taint the election.
Palin's withdrawal was accepted with all assurances from the GOP that this would not be allowed to affect her future political career.
John McCain, in an effort to prove his bipartisanship and his ability to reach across the aisle, has selected Senator Hillary Clinton from New York as his Vice Presidential running mate. Clinton has accepted the offer on one condition. She has asked to be allowed to personally prepare and serve McCain's breakfast every day:-)
(Okay that was just for fun, and I hope you found it so. It was actually inspired by a dream I had. On a more serious note, I have to say that troopergate is a mediocre scandal that I'm sure will be blown up big time now, while the very serious Ayers scandal seems to be seeping away through the political cracks of double standards. I shake my head.)
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
EXPRESSING THOUGHTS FOR NO REASON
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
LOOK AT FIT
Monday, October 06, 2008
BARNYARD ELECTIONS
Many of you know that we currently have a surplus of roosters, even with the recent demise of Elizabeth. We credited his death to a passing dog or coyote. I think we were wrong.
Our big roosters of the six were Elizabeth, Elvis and Legs. The largest of our surplus roosters is Legs. He is a strong and hearty, Ameraucana mix rooster. He is a good looking fellow and has been nice until recently. I saw Legs go after Elvis a few days ago and the brief fight sounded like the clash of the Titans. Since that day Elvis had changed his roosting spot from the hen house to the stall next door, an obvious indicator that Legs won the fight.
Perhaps the death of Elizabeth was murder by Legs. Perhaps Elvis is next as Legs does what roosters do to take his place as the King of Rooster Hill.
SETTLE DOWN
Sunday, October 05, 2008
SUNDAY FUNNY
"I think something is wrong with your back." the doctor says.
"What makes to say that?" Quasimodo asks.
"I don't know," the doctor replies, "it's just a hunch."
Are you a member of the ISTP (International Save The Pun) association? If not, email punpunpun@rogers.com to sign up. You will receive the monthly PUNDIT. I learned of this fun organization from Kay Dennison of Kay's Thinking Cap.
Saturday, October 04, 2008
FUN FOR THE OLDIES
WRITE A, B, OR C DOWN FOR YOUR ANSWER TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS, THEN CHECK THE ANSWERS AT THE END...........REMEMBER, NO CHEATING!!!
1. When did 'Little Suzie' finally wake up?
a) The movie's over, it's 2 o'clock
b) The movie's over, it's 3 o'clock
c) The movie's over, it's 4 o'clock
2. 'Rock Around The Clock' was used in what movie?
a) Rebel Without A Cause
b) Blackboard Jungle
c) The Wild Ones
3. What's missing?____ _Baby, Earth_____,_ ____On My Shoulder
a) Angel
b) Head
4. 'I found my thrill...' where?
a) Kansas City
b) Heartbreak Hotel
c) Blueberry Hill
5. 'Please turn on your magic beam, __________ bring me a dream'
a) Mr Sandman
b) Earth Angel
c) Dream Lover
6. For which label did Elvis Presley first record?
a) Chancellor
b) RCA
c) Sun
7. He asked, 'Why's everybody always pickin' on me?' Who was he?
a) Bad Bad Leroy Brown
b) Charlie Brown
c) Buster Brown
8. Bobby Darin's 'Mack The Knife', the one with the knife was named:
a) MacHeath
b) MacCloud
c) MacNamara
9. Name the song with 'A-wop bop a-loo bop a-lop bam boom'?
a) Good Golly Miss Molly
b) Be-Bop-A-Lula
c) Tutti Fruitti
10. Who is generally given credit for the term 'Rock And Roll'?
a) Dick Clark
b) Wolfman Jack
c) Alan Freed
11. In 1957, h e lef t the music business to become a preacher.
a) Little Richard
b) Frankie Lymon
c) Tony Orlando
12. Paul Anka's 'Puppy Love' is written to what star?
a) Brenda Lee
b) Connie Francis
c) Annette Funicello
13. The Everly Brothers are..
a) Pete and Dick
b) Don and Phil
c) Bob and Bill
14. The Big Bopp er's real name was:
a) Jiles P. Richardson
b) Roy Harold Scherer Jr.
c) Marion Michael Morrison
15. In 1959, Berry Gordy Jr. started a small record company called...
a ) Decc a
b) Cameo
c) Motown
16. Edd Bynnes had a hit with 'Kookie, Kookie, Lend Me Your Comb...'What TV show was he on?a) 77 Sunset Strip
b) Hawaiian Eye
c) Surfside Six
17. In 1960 Bobby Darin married:
a) Carol Lynley
b) Sandra Deec
) Natalie Wood
18. They were a one hit wonder with 'Book Of Love .'
a) The Penguins
b) The Monotones
c) The Moonglows
Answers are below---no peeking!
ANSWERS:
1. c) The movie's over, it's 4 o'clock
2. b) Blackboard Jungle
3. a) Angel
4. c) Blueberry Hill
5. a) Mr. Sandman
6. c) Sun
7. b) Charlie Brown
8. a) MacHeath
9. c) Tutti Fruitti
10. c) Alan Freed
11. a) Little Richard
12. c) Annette Funicello
13. b) Don and Phil
14. a) Jiles P. Richardson
15. c) Motown
16. a) 77 Sunset Strip
17. b) Sandra Dee
18 b) The Monotones
A WIDE BRUSH OF DIVERSITY
Friday, October 03, 2008
BACK TO SQUARE ONE
LOLO TREVINO AND TRIPLE CROWN WINNER ASSAULT
The story he tells now varies a bit from this 1998 article, but he is a very colorful fellow and certainly worth the listen. He is credited with saving the life of the King Ranch triple crown winner, Assault. He closed his presentation playing harmonica and we all sang along to You Are My Sunshine.
OLD TIME BBQ
Thursday, October 02, 2008
GOOD FORTUNE
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
GETTING BACK MY BLOG LEGS
You took your clothes off hangers to pack the clothes but when you return you don’t have enough hangers to hang them back up. That is even with half your things going in the dirty clothes hamper. Did someone come in and only steal your clothes hangers?
You never consider yourself really home from your trip until the dog is home too. Slim had fought the leash when we left her at the kennel. This was the first time she had whimpered and tried to escape the vet’s clutches. It made my trip a little less joyful thinking of her sorrow in being left behind. Also half the people in our hotel had their dogs with them and each dog looked at me as if to say, "How could you?" Slim was sure one happy critter to see us again.
Ron and I have weird conversations in the car. For instance did you ever ponder who is really colorblind? Who first named colors and what if that person was the person who was actually colorblind?
Oh yes, from now on all my chickens are named Hannah and all my Roosters are named Claude. My guinea fowl are all Tarzan/Jane (Because they are identical and determining their sex is very difficult). It was just too sad to come home and learn my Rooster Elizabeth was killed in our absence. Some of you might remember the story of Elizabeth. He was a very special fellow.
Okay, now I’ll post some photos and think about what to share of our travels.