Ramblings of an unstable mind

2012-01-28T00:32:00.000-05:00

Today is Friday, and that means cooking class. Today I will make Shepherds Pie. It has been so long since I have made ... no wait, I have never made Shepherds Pie. I know how, I just never made it before, and I have high hopes it will be a favorite among the girls.
Another step towards my revelation list.

Yesterday, the meeting did not go as well as I had hoped, I just have to learn that those in charge don't really care about these people. They are only concerned with the bottom line ... what looks good on paper.

We have a doctor (For lack of a better term) that is a total a$$. He won't give an inch. We have one lady on steroids for life, and she is ballooning up gaining 6 or more pounds every month. I realize that steroids put on weight, but she is soooo hungry, and she is self abusive and pounds herself because she is on a restricted diet. I have asked if there is a way to give her an appetite suppressant, but he won't even discuss it. Last month I bought her all new clothes in a size 3x and they look like they are painted on her. Now she is having knee problems because of the weight.
Then we have another lady who is 93 years old. She had a mastectomy a few years ago, and is understandably fearful of doctors. Her specialist in Pittsburgh said no more mammograms or exams. Even if they would find something, she is too old and frail to go through the procedures again. HOWEVER, our wonderful doctor has her on monthly exams and yearly mammograms. She has to be medicated to take those tests. I wish they would just let her alone and let her enjoy whatever is left of her life in peace.

The person in charge of her spending, does not care for me at all, and I think she is a waste of air. The individuals get a $200 clothing allotment and a $80 Christmas allotment yearly. Last October I started asking her to get the purchase order for the clothes ... because although they control the money, we (the lowly grunts) do the shopping and then they go in and pay for what we pick out. I did the Christmas shopping but as of yesterday she had not done a purchase order for the clothes ... guess what it is now 2012, and at the meeting yesterday, she said she had not done nor was she going to do the p/o and that I had one week to do the shopping on my time off, yet.

They tell you when you get this job not to let yourself get attached, but how is that possible. I guess I am a slow learner, because I see now why.

I guess I just needed to vent, because I will do the shopping on my Friday off, and she (who shall not be named) can then go in on her day off and pick up the items ... revenge is a dish better served cold.

Good Morning All

2012-01-26T12:07:00.000-05:00

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Back to work.
Sometimes I can't wait to be there and other times I wish I could just retire and stay home. In the Winter, it seems I want to stay home more and more every day.
Today I have to go in early for a meting and then to CPR class. Both of which, I detest. The meeting, because it will settle nothing, and the CPR, because it is a waste of time.
It seems on the days that I have to work, I have all this pent up energy to do things around the house, and when I am off, all I want to do in play on the computer, drink coffee, and spend time with my dog.
Oh well, gotta go get ready ... think I'll grab a cup of coffee to get me going!

2012-01-24T17:37:00.002-05:00

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I must have a thousand cookbooks, but it seems that day after day, week after week, and year after year, I cook and eat the same old things
It is also a fact that every year , my resolutions are the same old things, and although most of them are things I do do, like the yearly physical etc, the rest fall short.
This year I have decided not to do resolutions, but revelations.
Since I have never eaten so many things that almost everyone has, like sweet potatoes, brustle sprouts, kahle, and numerous other things, it has caused me to think that in my 64 years, I have missed out on a lot.
I have spent a lot of time on PINTEREST, lately and have pinned a few receipies that look good, and am determined to try.
That is step one,step two involves the old homestead.
Again thanks to Pinterest, there are ideas that have my juices flowing... a hall tree made from an old door is to become the entry to my bathroom...new color for the kitchen cabnets...my broom closet is to become a pantry, and so many more.
IF I can find new batteries for my camera (since Walmart no longer carries them) I will post before and after photos, but the weather is too damp and cold to start on this leg of my "revelations" until later.
Step three is to get a life outside of work, home, and the internet. I want new people in my life. I want to take long walks with my dog. I want to dance again. I want to fall in love, deeply and without thinking too much about it. But mostly, I want to find the little girl who used to reside inside me, and revel in the simple things, like walking in the rain, jumping in puddles, singing out loud, laughing at the abserdity of life, and just being me!

Saturday at work

2012-01-22T03:16:00.001-05:00

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Well, today was a brisk and blustery day, here in Oil City.
Usually, the cottage where I work is way too hot, but today, I just could not get warm. I dressed for the weather, but still just could not shake the shivers. I was beginning to think it was that ol' flu coming back, when I noticed my co-workers applying extra layers. The individuals didn't seem to be cold, but the staff all looked like Eskimos.

2012-01-16T11:03:00.000-05:00

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This winter has been strange. It has had snow, but seems to only snow on my days off, disallowing me to get any work done. It has been weeks since I have gone shopping even for food.

Today is back to work, and the roads seem clear enough. I am out of bread and milk, as usual, but at least I pass 3 grocery stores and a bread store on the way to work, so I have a chance to pick u the essentials before coming home tonight.

I have been spending a lot of time on pinterest, and found a ton of ideas that I want to implement here at my hovel.

There are a lot of talented people out there, and I spend hours there before I even realize that I have wasted the day. I especially want the door that they made into a hall tree. I am thinking of making my bathroom door into this.

2012-01-16T01:15:00.000-05:00

I had been away for quite some time....not that I was committed (to an institution), but not blogging. I just started again, and did the update to the system, now I can't figure this out. I seem to have lost all my pictures, have no idea how to find the blogs I followed, and should I get in by chance, I don't know what to do when I get there.
I miss blogging, I miss you all, if you are even out there, because, I am not sure even if this is working the way it used to work.
But in the off chance you are there, give it a bit, and I will figure this out, or figure how to get back to the old system.
Till then, take care...miss you~!

2012-01-16T00:41:00.000-05:00

Red tape :: detested

Crush :: Orange

Magical :: Spell

Sticky :: Nut Rolls

Tile :: floor

Doubt :: Regret

Inconsistent :: posting

Kiss :: this! (country song)

Inspiration :: lacking

Thanks :: a lot

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2012-01-15T13:19:00.000-05:00

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Winter is officially upon us here in Northwest PA, and although the conditions have not been as bad as usual, have caused enough traffic incidents that I have taken to staying indoors as much as possible. I have been fortunate to have taken vacation time that spanned from December 18th through the 26th, and again January 2,3,4, 12. 13, 14, and today.
But, unfortunately, this has caused me to already mess up on my New Years Resolution to spend more free time with my girlfriends, As of today, I have missed a dinner date, an after Christmas party, a baby shower, and a housewarming party. I have also missed going out twice for fish at a local bar.

Disappointment

2012-01-12T21:56:00.004-05:00

If I had trusted my first instincts, I would not be in this position. It is for that reason that I am sitting here stewing over my poor judgement.

I try hard to give people the benefit of a doubt, but it always seems to turn around and bite me in the tuccas. Each time I tell myself I won't do it again, but at the first opportunity there I go again, playing the fool.

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2011-12-31T23:53:00.000-05:00

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Wishing everyone the best!

HELLO AGAIN!

2010-10-30T01:04:00.002-04:00

I realize it has been forever since I have posted, no excuses, just not much going on.
On the lighter side, I have heat and hot water, the taxes have been paid for another year, and repairs are coming along well, so far. The kitchen cabnets have nearly all received their first coat of primer and we are awaiting the return of our handy repair man to instll the ceiling and wall in the dining room and replace the panneled wall with fresh drywall.
I am still moving furnature in from the other house, but have lost interest in most of what is there.
Work is just about the same, not much new there either.
I am batteling this most recient flu that seems to be going around. But have not missed any work because of it.
When last we talked, Mo and Bily were coming up for their reunion, and it was so nice to have them and the girls (dogs) visiting. A good time was had by all.

Happy 4th!

2010-07-02T11:36:00.002-04:00

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Here is hoping everyone has a great Fourth. Celebrate and be safe!
The weather here is not too cooperative, but since I have to work, it does not matter. We will celebrate indoors and all will have a great time, regardless.

So far so UGH!

2010-06-24T15:19:00.007-04:00

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Just a few words to let everyone know I didn't fall off the face of the Earth. Today is the last of my days off for this month, and still the couple has not shown up, and I have way too much to do before the kids come home next month.
Today I want to bring down some books before they get ruined, some more of the dishes, the baking pans, the stereo and the printer.
The weather is getting hot and humid, and 2 of my girlfriends just lost their refrigeration because of the strain on the compressor. I just pray every night, because right now I cannot afford another bill.
Everyone should be able to retire at 62, because this old body really wants to just stay home, bake cookies, watch "True Blood", read and play with my dog. To say my get-up-and-go got up and went would be an understatement. But with so much to do, both at home and at work, I can't stop.
, I am still not dressed, so I have to get off this and get my a$$ in gear...talk to you all, later.

Just another day

2010-06-16T17:03:00.005-04:00

Mo and Billy will be coming home for a class reunion in July, and I am so excited to see them. The problem is that the couple I gave my house to still have not got me moved in and they seem to disappear every time I get a day off. The agreement was they would move me in and do some minor repair work and yard work, and I would give the house to them for just the cost of the taxes. Luckily nothing has been put down on paper, since my printer is still at the other house.
Today I went up to assess the damage at the other house, being empty so long has taken its toll. Most of my wardrobe is ruined by mold, the furniture can somewhat be salvaged, but the mattress is ruined, and mice have invaded and chewed my baskets and linens to shreds.
My next and final days off are the 24th through the 27th, and I am determined to be moved in.
Mo has a green thumb and while she is here I intend to pick her brain to landscape what I can then I can start saving to get a new hot water tank and get the furnace installed before next Winter.

Dinner Dance 2010

2010-04-24T14:07:00.005-04:00

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With all that is going on at work, I decided to take advantage of the overtime, and signed up today and got it! This will help with the new car payments.

Today is the annual dinner dance, and since 2 of us are off and one is out sick, it would have been hard for the only staff to work with 2 trainees, so Jan and I signed up to work.

The ladies always seem to have a great time, and it is so nice to see them enjoying themselves, that it doesn't seem like work.

weekends

2010-04-03T10:07:00.005-04:00

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My this be but the first of some beautiful, fun filled weekends, and may everyone enjoy all the warm weather.

SPRING

2010-04-01T17:04:00.003-04:00

OH, what a beautiful day! First day I have truly enjoyed in so long, and just couldn't deny myself a long ride with all the windows down.
Had a doctors appointment early and an apt. with the garage for an oil change, and treated myself to breakfast.
The doctor says I am a good candidate for a double knee replacement, but that is something I want to put on hold as long as possible. She agrees, IF rest and pain meds allow it to heal, but if in 4 weeks the pain persists, she wants to try cortisone. Oh well, maybe I'll end up being the $10,000,000 woman! LOL!

2010-03-20T10:19:00.004-04:00

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Back to work today!
I had every intention of going in yesterday, but the day turned into a comedy of errors.
It started out that as I was leaving I grabbed a bottle of coke, and for some reason, it was sticky, so I put my purse and keys down , went to the closet for a wipe, cleaned the bottle, checked that the door was locked and walked to the car.
Opened the car door, and was talking to the neighbor, and the car door closed and locked...with my purse inside! UGH!
Then I went back to the house to call someone to open the car...house locked...UGH #2! I had to break a window to get in, called the police who informed they do not open cars, unless a child or pet is inside. I then called a towing service, and went to meet them out back.
In my haste, I twisted my ankle and fell backwards down the cement steps. I hurt! I crawled back in the house and called work, who gave me a hard time, because I was 15 minutes late to call off (need 2 hours)UGH #3!
I started to go get a cup of coffee to take a pain pill & muscle relaxer with, and lo and behold...my keys, right there on the counter. UGH#4!
Called the tow service, cancelled, and took the medication, and applied a hot compress, and promptly fell asleep!

I have a computer again!

2010-03-18T18:11:00.003-04:00

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Oh how I missed everyone so much. Just being able to check in and get an idea of what is going on in the outside world, gives me so much peace.

Again, work is stressful, people being moved around, the cottages are so warm, and the employees are so unhappy.

The house is not being done as fast as I would like, and the bills were out of sight for the winter.

Thank heaven the seasons are changing, the sun is shining, and life is looking up. I called in sick today, because my back was killing me and I was having trouble keeping food down. So...I cuddled up on the couch, got extra loving from my dog, great conversation from my daughter, plenty of rest, it is still early, and I am feeling sooo much better.

What a difference...

2010-01-13T11:24:00.002-05:00

a day makes. Just got a call from the garage, and the fuel pump is fine, dirt in the line, they put $10 worth of gas in the car and it is running fine, they found my wallet, and the tow was paid for by my insurance.

Looks like 2010 is going to be a great year after all!

WTF!

2010-01-13T00:23:00.003-05:00

This year started out bad and has progressively gotten worse.

I have had some problems with heat, since moving in, as I have a new furnace sitting in my kitchen as of yet not connected, an old condemned furnace still sitting in the basement, needing removed, a small gas vent less heater in the dining room that is next to worthless, and 3 electric heaters running full tilt and keeping the house at about 50 degrees.

The house has a half basement, and the water to the kitchen has frozen for the second time this month.

The car needed inspected, and the brakes went out, but that turned into a major repair, as the master cylinder was the problem, the front left brake drum and rear left brake drum had to be replaced along with struts and springs, costing nearly a thousand dollars and leaving me without transportation to work for 8 days. Upon getting my car back, I had a 5 day long weekend, and today was on my way to work, when half way up a hill, about 2 miles from town, my car died. I walked back to town to the grocery store and called the tow service, and then called work, where I was told I could only have one hour of emergency time to get to work. The garage informed me that the problem was the fuel pump and it is going to cost a couple hundred dollars to fix.

I got to work with about one half hour to spare on emergency time, only to find out that I have somewhere lost my wallet...no license, no insurance, no credit cards, no checks, and no money.

Well, so how was your day?

Friday Fill Ins

2010-01-08T19:32:00.005-05:00

Thursday, January 7, 2010
#158
And...here we go! Tip of the hat to The Beatles this week :-)

1. There are places where my mind should not go.
2. An umbrella drink on a sandy beach could blow those clouds away.
3. Standing in the checkout line...how boring!
4. Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy.
5. He went out tiger hunting without his golf clubs.
6. I see his face and I can't keep my mind from wandering .
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to Hot cocoa and an eclaire, tomorrow my plans include avoiding the cold and Sunday, I want to relax with a good book!

Thursday Thirteen

2010-01-07T13:31:00.005-05:00

I have been away for a while, but this is one meme I always enjoyed, and miss.

Thirteen reasons to like getting older

You can enjoy the "Senior Menu"

People hold the doors for you

You can say what you think, and no matter how tacky your comments are, people accept it is because "you're old!"

You don't have to remember names, and can ask "WHO ARE YOU?" repeatedly

You get discounts, everywhere!

Nobody comments on your lack of taste when you wear outlandish outfits.

You never get carded at the bar!

You can change the subject in the middle of a conversation, and people just go along with the flow

You can wear comfortable shoes (sneakers) with everything

You can take naps in the afternoon

Little children like you

You can have selective memory lapses

You can finally get to retire

Uunconscious Mutterings

2010-01-04T13:24:00.003-05:00

365 :: days in a year

Tombstone :: Territory

Dumb :: luck

Intrusive :: in-laws

Fat :: chance

Axe :: to grind

Planned :: vacation

Spike :: Jones

Bleach :: Clorox

Shopkeeper :: Small business man

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Winter

2010-01-02T11:57:00.004-05:00

Well, the ol' white stuff is getting pretty deep, and the cold is creeping into my bones. More and more, I find myself hating this weather, and longing for Summer.

I keep looking forward to retirement, when I can pick up and move to a better climate, but every time I turn around, things keep plotting against my plans. At one time, I could look forward to retirement at the ripe old age of 62...but now I have to work to the age of 65.

When I started at Polk, I could retire with full pension after five years of service once reaching retirement age...since then it has gone from 5 to 10 to 15, and is now 20 years, and the new contract will probably move that up yet again.

It is a good thing that I have a burial plot here, because the way things are going, I will more than likely be dead before I can retire.

I do love to look out on the beauty of the season, but more and more, all I worry about is falling and breaking something. Funny how that takes some of the pleasure of enjoying the season and turns it into a real threat.

I have no family here, and most of my friends, are spread out about town, and rarely even call or return calls. Everyone is so tied up with work and family, that they rarely get together any more. Which contributes to the fear of falling that I recently have adopted. But all being said, Winter though beautiful, is a season for the young, when sled rides, ice skating and countless other activities negate the numbing cold that settles into my old bones.

New Year's Resolutions 010

2010-01-01T11:09:00.002-05:00

This year, I am going to only make resolutions I know I can keep!

1. I promise to play on the computer and waste countless hours doing nothing.

2. I promise to eat things I like, especially if they are not good for me.

3. I promise to try countless diets for one day, and then forget about it!

4. I promise to watch shows on television that allow me to zone out.

5. I promise to procrastinate...but maybe later.

6. I promise to spend too much on junk.

7. I promise to eat out too often.

8. I promise to laugh at AFHV, and not feel guilty.

9. I promise to cry when I am sad.

10. I promise to feel strongly about some things and feel nothing about others.

11. I promise to love my family, friends, and my dog.

12. I promise to worship as I choose.

13. I promise to read for my own entertainment and not because "IT" is what everyone is reading.

14. And finally I promise to try to keep my resolutions, this year.

Here is hoping you all can make and keep the resolutions that make and keep you happy.

Friday Fill Ins 2010/1

2010-01-01T10:41:00.004-05:00

1. Last night __"talkin' 'bout last night," (Tom Petty)___________.
2. Things are gonna' be better,_ this year.
3. The funniest thing happened on the way to the forum.
4. I'm at the end of my rope...so where do we go from here?
5. He said __it is the way we always did it____________; she said __why?____________.
6. I think I've lost my mind, and it's up to us to find it.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to a quiet day at work, tomorrow my plans include work_ and Sunday, I want to watch the game!
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Procrastination

2009-12-30T19:03:00.005-05:00

Here I sit, cuddled up on the couch under a quilt and drinking a cup of coffee, berating myself for putting things on the back burner yet again,

Tuesday, I had planned to take the car to the garage for its annual inspection, then run to AAA to renew the registration as they both run out December 31. Going down the hill I realized that all of the sudden...no brakes. I made it safely to the garage, and the nice man gave me a ride home as the repair would take a little longer than expected previously...still no problem, as I had today off and could pop down to update the registration and stay legal...ha ha ha!!

Well, here it is 7:00 PM, and the car still is not done. No way to get to AAA and I have no way to get to work, unless it is done before noon tomorrow, but the way my luck has been running, with a simple inspection turning into a $1000 repair, I am not holding my breath. But at least, there is only 29 hours left in 2009.

This year (2010), everything I plan will be expected to cost more and take longer than I expect, and, will be completed way before the deadline!

Winter

2009-12-21T10:54:00.003-05:00

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Apologies for yesterday's bitch session, but I was in a dark place and it was cold there. Today isn't much better. but I truly believe we reap what we sow, and I need to get my head into a better place.

Today is the first day of Yule. Today we light the first of four candles and allow the light to permeate our souls and lift us up...for all my witchy friends, have a blessed and happy Yule, and for everyone else, happy holidays, whichever one you celebrate.

Winter

2009-12-20T16:08:00.005-05:00

Every year, I hate the cold more and more. I hate shoveling snow, I hate the way my arthritis aches, I hate bundling up, and I hate the way I tend to hibernate.
I am not much a fan of Christmas, anymore, either. I don't have any family here to share with, and I am always working, and yet I never have the money to do anything.
I have always looked forward to the Christmas party with the LALA's. but this year they have decided not to exchange gifts, which was the only thing I truly looked forward to, because it was the one gift I could shop for and enjoyed seeking out the right gift.
I don't think I will even cook, or put up a tree again this year. I work second shift, so there is little time to enjoy the tree. I don't get home until after midnight, and the house is cold, so I head for the comforter, and watch a little TV, then sleep...get up, talk to Mo, feed the dog , get ready and off to work. Repeat.

Have a Blessed Day

2009-11-26T18:07:00.000-05:00

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The Saga continues

2009-11-20T23:14:00.005-05:00

Hooray! I have heat. The leaks have been repaired, and shortly after Thanksgiving, they will bring down the furnace (new last winter) down from the other house.

I have 5 days off from Thanksgiving through the following Monday, and I can finish the painting. But for now we are living here, and enjoying the old place...especially Romeo, who seems to love to throw himself down on the floor and roll around like a puppy.

Worser and worser!

2009-11-16T23:42:00.003-05:00

Sometimes, I think that I wish I had never grown up. Oh to be like Peter Pan, and live in Never land, where the weather is warm, the food, although imaginary, is free, and everyone sleeps in trees, or caves, or ships.

Life has not been the greatest for a while, and although I get to retire in 2013, the world is about to end in 2012!

At least I won't have to worry about heat. food, shelter, or clean clothing!

The saga of the house continues...the gas company had to install a new gas line from the street to the house, because they had a serious leak...in 2006. It only took 10 days to get that installed, then they found a leak to the furnace and condemned that, and the only other source of heat, a vent less heater, has a leak at the stove and at the shutoff, so I am still without heat.

I have called my heating contractor 3 times without a call back, and it is getting cold in here.

I made a deal to give my house to the neighbor, if he would do the repairs here that he could do, and pay the taxes on the other house. I hired his son to remove the trash to a tune of $80, back in July, and so far that hasn't happened. The lights are only partially installed, and although he did put in a new kitchen faucet, the sprayer has not been connected.

The plumbing repairs have been handled, except now the hot water tank, no longer heats water, the kitchen faucet leaks and the sprayer is not yet installed.

I still have to put a second coat of paint on the living room, paint the ceiling, and trim, but it has been so cold, the paint has been taking 4 days to dry to the touch.

For 2 weeks I slept on an air mattress, with the aid of a sleeping bag, because my furniture is still in the other house, and I got depressed and went into debt and bought new living room furniture....not a good idea, but much more comfortable.

So, if you don't hear from me for a while, don't be concerned, I am sure I will thaw out by July.

Unconscious Mutterings

2009-09-27T15:54:00.005-04:00

What pleases you? :: Pleases me!

Whatever :: Will be will be...The future's not ours to see.

Chime :: In

Pleading :: For forgiveness,

Simulate :: Copy

Flashing :: My friends mother made him a flashers costume for Halloween,

Directional ::compass

Pink :: Panther

Access :: denied

Ugly :: clear to the bone.

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Hey, I'm still alive and kicking!

2009-09-26T17:53:00.003-04:00

Contrary to what you might have believed, I am here and so far doing fine. Mo got me hooked on Facebook/farmville, and am totally addicted. It allowed me to spend money, without actually spending money. The budget is still not settled, but at least I am getting paid.

The other house is moving along, but not without complications. The entire house had to be re plumbed, because the pipes had frozen and split, even the meter had to be replaced. All the shutoffs had to be replaced and as of today, the outside faucet and the sink both have a little work to finish. The painting has yet to be started, but half of the new lighting has been installed.

We opted for a roof repair instead of a new roof because of the financial situation, but they tell me that it is good and so far I have not seen any leaks.

I spent a lot of time conversing with a very sweet younger man on line, and we have struck up a sweet friendship, and he has an accent and accents have always made me weak in the knees. But since he is quite a distance away, the Internet is all we have to relate. And at my age, maybe that is for the best.

This month will be the big push at the house. With Winter just around the corner, I need to get in and get a furnace installed. Not that the money situation is any better, but you have to do what you have to do, On the up side, the car will be paid off on the 15th of October, and I can start getting NFG paid so they will connect the furnace.

I have missed you, and promise to take pictures as we progress.

One more thing

2009-06-30T01:03:00.005-04:00

More bad news today. I work for the state and although we must continue to work, we will not be paid until the budget is settled. For most of us that live from pay to pay, me included, that unfortunately means that we will quite possibly be living without gas, electric, water, phone, cable, and may loose our cars (the means to go to work), let alone food.

Then to top it off, the house has to be completely re plumbed. Joy of joys.

I have to come up with $2400 in taxes before August 31, and paychecks will stop with the first pay in July.

But it could be worse...at least I am still employed, and I 'm healthy, for the most part. I have a great daughter, good friends , (all in the same boat). For the most part, I am trying to stay positive, but I need to vent.

My daughter is 2000 miles away and they are no better off, and I can't help, and that is what hurts. I would love to be able to help them out, although she won't hear of it. But I can't help feeling like the world's worst mother.

As Promised

2009-05-24T00:40:00.009-04:00

Today, I took some before photos of the repairs that need to be done to mom's house. One of the neighbors came out and stated she had a friend who wanted to rent it, as is...NEVER...NEVER be a landlord, if you can help it!

The other neighbor is going to put on the new roof, as soon as I get another $450, for material, and I have been picking up some supplies for the other repairs.

I will be showing progressive photos s we go along, but I think I will post on my other blog http://justarundownshack.blogspot.com/ so be sure to check in from time to time...and leave your comments.

I'm moving home!

2009-05-12T17:26:00.003-04:00

I am going to move into Mom's house. There is a ton of work to be done (not as much as on mine), and I just can't seem to get a break with the weather, or scrounge up the energy to get going.

The tenants left it in a terrible state of disrepair, and not all of it is cosmetic. Check out the missing flashing, the state of the yard, and the rusted out railings, just to mention a few.

The painting alone is going to keep me busy for ever. Then the missing ceiling in the dining room, the repair to the living room hardwood floor, removal of the long out-dated paneling, the dangerous improper installation of the hot water tank, the 3 inches of mud in the basement, etc. will keep me in the poor house and in debt for the $2300 in taxes.

WELL, it's a good thing that I am incredibly rich...oh yea, I'M NOT!

I will post pictures of the before and after, soon, but it's going to be while before it's done, so be prepared to check back from time to time.

Mom's house

2009-05-08T10:11:00.003-04:00

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I am planning on moving down to my mother's house, sometime in the very near future. The place is in dire need of TLC, but my house is in far worse condition. It is going to take about three years to get the place in shape, and every cent I can spare, but by then I should be able to enjoy getting the outside looking good enough to sell and retire...somewhere warm.

My neighbor is going to buy this place, and tear it down, so I m giving it to him for the price of the land alone. They have been the best neighbors I could have ever have hoped for, so it's a fair trade.

I had a string of terrible tenants, and then a strung of worse tenants, and the laws are against landlords, so getting them out was a hassle. The last set were supposed to be buying on a rent to own thing, and did the worst damage. I'm in a quandary as to where to start.

There is a string of half done projects, terrible ideas, and jerry-rigged repairs they, in their twisted minds attempted.

I plan on sharing some before and after pictures soon, So if you are in need of a good laugh, keep tuned.

unconscious mutterings

2009-05-03T02:09:00.002-04:00

Avoid :: contact

Castle :: in the air

Episode :: one

Limited :: edition

Nail polish :: remover

Dip :: Bacon and Horseradish

Share :: and share alike

Damage :: mar

Improper :: advances

Handle :: with care

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BELTANE

2009-05-01T14:35:00.002-04:00

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Have a beautiful Beltane.

Only The Good!

2009-04-25T01:55:00.003-04:00

Tonight as I arrived home, I checked my facebook and had not 1 but 2 e- mails.

First, Shelly accepted me as her friend, which was nice (thank you Shelly), AND the #2 e-mail was from Doug Kershaw. I'm a small town nobody, but I adore, adore, adore listening to this man play the fiddle! AND to have him take the time to send me an e-mail, knocked my socks off.........THANK YOU DOUG....you made my day!

Save me from wanna-be's

2009-04-25T00:47:00.004-04:00

For the past couple of days, I have been sitting at the hospital with a couple of the individuals. I don't mind sitting, because, it is somewhat restful, and the food in the cafeteria is good.

The reason I decided to do it this time, is a bit two-fold, ie: the pulls are so screwed up and we have a girl who is on light duty, who is W A Y out there.

She believes her daughter was born to cast out demons and her daughter's boyfriend is enjoying being periodically possessed.

I listened to her rhetoric and handed her a total line of bull crap, only to be told that I was correct in what I said. I told her there were 767,256 demons and she stated she knew that I was right...spooky to say the least.

This person has alienated almost everyone she has worked with, and I attract lost causes, puppies, children and alcholics. I just can't abide posers. She tries to tell me some of the most outlandish things, and I'm just not in the mood for her witchy parlor games. I'm about ready to go bad witch on her ass, and I don't need the bad karma.

Well, that's where I stand right now, caught between the demons and the deep blue funk!

As I sit here writing this down, I realize that this is good for a laugh, and I certainly could use a good laugh or twenty! I hope anyone reading this can sympathise with my evasive techniques.

U.M.

2009-04-20T21:31:00.004-04:00

Lease :: never again!
Dead :: as a Doornail
Removed :: erased
Broke :: as always
Lips :: pucker
Flight :: or fight
Three hours :: 'til midnight
Give :: thanks
Technical :: manual
Hurry :: up

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UM

2009-04-14T00:22:00.005-04:00

Animal :: House

Temporary :: Insanity

Moan :: A-Lisa (yes I know it's Mona)

Rapid :: acceleration

That’s for me to say :: and you to find out

City :: slicker

Bumper :: to bumper

Eclipse :: of the moon

Problematic :: it's systematic, it's hydromatic, it's Greased Lightning

If? :: I didn't care

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Holiday Wishes (little late)

2009-04-12T00:31:00.005-04:00

The feast of Ostara takes its name from the Goddess Eostre, of whom little is known, except that she must have been a Goddess of spring, fertility, rebirth, and the rising sun. Her name is etymologically connected with both the "east," and with a word for "shining; glorious." The Ostara worship was so strong in the Germanic lands that the somewhat similar Christian feast of rebirth and renewal was given the Goddess's name. Bede recounts that the Christian Paschal feast was named after the heathen Goddess Eostre, and so this celebration is still named Easter among the Christians. There is no specific date on which the Ostara feast must be held. The three mightiest times at this turning of the year are the equinox itself and the new and full moons following the equinox. It is probably better in general to celebrate Ostara during the waxing moon.

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Only the Good

2009-04-10T21:10:00.006-04:00

Today was the first day of the second half of a six day mini-vacation for me. That was enough to be posted as my only the good, but I also got to treat a friend to a realllllly good fish dinner. Number 2 reason to post to only the good, but there were a few young, good looking men who were playing pool right beside the table (eye candy) again, reason number 3, they were sweet and flirting with the 2 old...er, ladies (Marilyn & me) ...reason #4. The conversation was good, the atmosphere was fine, and the beer was cold...reasons 5 & 6...Now to say the one young man was sooo good looking would be an understatement, BUT he was wearing a recent fashion statement that I cannot understand, ie: his pants were worn below his buttock and belted there, so I had to speak up. I waited and went up to him as I was leaving and asked IF I might make a comment and not anger him...he smiled and his buddies started to giggle. Evidently, they too had made a comment on his style choice, as their pants were properly placed upward.

He was so cute, and I said "I know it's the style, but I am an old woman, and I can speak for the majority of us, we check out young men, especially when they are as handsome as you, (here is when he turned RED)but the first thing we check out is the bootee, and you're not giving yours a chance!" What a sweetie he was, just saying "I have great bootee!"

AT 60 you can get away with outlandish things you can't at 20 something. Being 60 is my reason #7 ....all in all it was a good time.

Friday Fill-ins

2009-04-09T20:47:00.007-04:00

Thursday, April 9, 2009

#119
Last week, Anonymous left this comment: "*sighs* The last two of these have sucked royally...I love this thing, but now I'm having to go back in the archives and find ones that aren't totally ridiculous and moronic...". This week, I'm dedicating #1 to Anonymous :-)And...here we go!

1. Anonymous...SUCKS BIG TIME.
2. Anonymity is a cowards way of trying to be something they are not without risking anything.
3. Let me embrace thee, sour adversity, for thou art feeble and uninformed.
4. The first blooms are what I look forward to most about Spring.
5. Who needs therapy when we have anonymous to point out our flaws.
6. Reese's P.B. eggs MUST go into the Easter Basket!
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to a fish fry and a cold Miller from the Nickel, tomorrow my plans include housework and Sunday, I want to catch up on my reading!

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Thursday Thunks

2009-04-09T15:03:00.005-04:00

Welcome to the April 9th version 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. Please mention us in your post, and link back to the blog here.Don't forget to go visit the other participants' blogs. Read and comment about all their Thursday Thunks! Thats what all this is about after all, isn't it? We'll have so much fun and become lifelong friends....This week we will answer some crazy questions brought to you by Berleen, the color orange and the number 9999.

1. What was the last thing you ate? Pancakes and sausage

2. I say the color purple.. what do you think of? A sad movie

3. Lamps or ceiling lights? both

4. What color rabbit is your favorite? brown

5. Your car breaks down on a deserted road and your cell phone has no signal - what do you do? I start walking

6. What is one thing most of your friends do online you just can't understand the fascination and do not participate in? I don't have any online friends that are fascinated with things

I'm NOT interested in

7. What do you need right now? ANOTHER cup of coffee

8. And your most serious injury you've had was....? injury-broken arm--illness cancer

9. What is the most evil thing you've ever done? covered for a friend who was cheating on her husband

10. Give us some random fact about you. I can't sing...I can but not on key!

Thursday 13

2009-04-08T21:56:00.004-04:00

My Thursday thirteen : I shall list some of my favorite songs, that you may or may not know:

Sugar Daddy

Mandy

Who's Your Daddy?

Old Hippie

A Little Bit More

The Corvette Song

Brown Eyed Girl

Jessy's Girl

Brown Eyed Handsome Man

Oh Leo Lady

The Picture

A Man of My Word

The Wild Colonial Boy

a good day except for...

2009-04-07T22:40:00.002-04:00

Yesterday we took the ladies to dinner at the Golden Corral, followed by shopping at Kraynaks. This is usually a grand time, but this trip was marred by a single family of 8 people who are the most ignorant I have ever encountered.

We were seated in a dining room off to the side, because it is hard to fit 5 wheelchairs, 3 walkers, and 4 staff around a single table, we needed 4 tables.

I understand, people wanting their dining experience to be somewhat exclusive, but at a restaurant like this, you expect, or should expect some diversity.

To say these people were rude, would be an understatement. I have been working with the special people for 10 years, but it never ceases to upset me when people act like they can catch mental retardation. I would have felt bad, had they simply have changed their seats, but the rude comments that came out of their and their children's mouth was just hurtfull.

These people don't care who they hurt.

Our ladies may be special, but they understand. They have feelings, and they know when people make fun of them.

I so wanted to go out and take their picture and post it, but that would have put me at their level of cruelty, so I can only hope that they never have to have anyone in their family who is special, because too many times, these special people only have the staff as family. Our ladies range of age from 50 to 91, some have family, some do not, but all are loved by us, the staff. And we are loved and enriched by them in return.

The Pre-dinner Dance

2009-04-07T22:06:00.007-04:00

Last Saturday was our annual dinner dance for the individuals at work. We always have a great time, but we do not eat at the dance, because there is just too much to be done to enjoy a meal...and not enough time either.

The individuals eat there, dress for the occasion (sometimes) and have their pictures taken, and socialize with their peers.

Our ladies are older, and although the theme this year was the 70's, they opted to dress a little more "Today".

They all had a good time, and by the end of the night everyone was exhausted....especially the staff. The staff in our cottage less one enjoyed a pre-dance meal at Primo Barone's and had deserts to die for!

The others all opted for Creme Brulee, but I opted for the Raspberry thing that you can see here.

UM

2009-04-06T00:19:00.004-04:00

Log ::

Lincoln

Plaything ::

toy

Broom ::

pywacket(my broom's name)

Heels ::

high

Smoke in ::
Guests ::

unwelcome

Attraction ::

Fatal

Shiny::

leather

Risked ::

it all

Velvet ::

Blue

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2009-04-03T11:13:00.004-04:00

Thursday, April 2, 2009
#118

And...here we go!

1. Angel or not, I will spread my wings.

2. I can always act any way you want me to act.

3. As my mother used to say, you're full of S*it.

4. I'm ready for coke and a bag of chips after I'm done working out or doing something strenuous.

5. Even in the most crowded of rooms
I can zone out.

6. April 15th is a day fraught with peril.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to mac and cheese (cooking class at work), tomorrow my plans include dinner and the Dinner dance( we eat before the event so we are free to feed) and Sunday, I want to just relax and take it easy at work!

mm meeme

2009-03-23T03:53:00.016-04:00

MONDAY MOVIE MEME

Molly looked around for a weekly meme about movies and did not have any luck. So therefore she decided to start her own! Andy will play along as well - hopefully you will too. Leave a link to your blog post where you’ve shared your response or, if you don’t have a blog, share your response in the comment section at the end of this post.

This week's movie topic is all about Eye Candy...

The greatest thing about "eye-candy" is that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. That said, here are some of my favorites, in no particular order, some you may recognise, some you may not, depending on your age....this one I did enjoy!

UM meeme

2009-03-23T03:11:00.004-04:00

Studio ::

Meetup ::

the girlfriends

Ostrich ::

Feathers

Jokes ::

Puns

Estranged ::

husband/wife

Random ::

thoughts

Slap ::

happy

Hotel room ::

vacation

Inscribe ::

invitations

Polar ::

ice caps

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Just a line to keep in touch

2009-03-21T19:06:00.007-04:00

Lately, I have not been posting quite as regularly as I should, because there is not much going on in my life and I have not been at the top of my game.

This is my 3rd day of a 4 day weekend, and the only things I have accomplished are half the laundry and dishes.

Tomorrow I am determined to get a hair cut and manicure, and maybe even wash the "Winter" off my car....yes, I drive a car NOT a broom...as it's hell finding a broom with a handle wide enough to fit my rather large a*s!

As you might or might not know, we got 4 new (to us) ladies for our cottage, and lost one to another cottage. The transition has been going rather smoothly (ROTFLMAO) except for a few minor incidents......like the a*shole in charge figuring we can deal with pica, ocd, runners, behaviors. doing 8 bathes while remaining within 8 feet of one of the ladies (she has bleeding on the brain) feeding,dressing, laundry, stocking supplies going to programs, taking them down for meds x2, and getting in our breaks, all with only 2 staff with a layout that is anything but conducive to allowing you to keep an eye on 10 private rooms 14 bathrooms, a laundry room, kitchen, dining room, computer room, 5 offices, 2 stairwells, an elevator 3 hallways and 2 ramps.

It's frightening at times, because the ladies are like family and if anything would happen to them ...well, it would be hard to take. I have been here over 9 years, and, yes, I have lost a few, but it tears your heart out. This situation of having too few staff, is nerve wracking.

I guess the 4 days off should let you unwind from all the stress, but it doesn't work that way.

Well. that's about all for now, I'll be back soon (that's a threat..er..promise)

Friday fill-ins

2009-03-20T23:56:00.004-04:00

Thursday, March 19, 2009
#116
And...here we go!

1. Why do we have to_age?

2. Insatiable reading and good coffee are now habits.

3. I have to get a haircut, SOON.

4. I had never heard the phrase "Life's too sort" and it didn't move me.

5. I wasted my first day off sleeping the way I always do.

6. How was I to know working where I do would be so rewarding.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to playing with

Romeo, tomorrow my plans include getting a haircut and my nails done and Sunday, I want to check out Mom's house and see what repairs have to be done first!

A day late and more than a dollar short

2009-03-18T12:26:00.005-04:00

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2009-03-06T02:13:00.003-05:00

Thursday, March 5, 2009

#114
And...here we go!1. Giving away book thongs at work was my last random act of kindness.

2. Another place another time.

3. Never meddle in matters of the heart.

4. Coffee, tea or vodka?

5. Let us go our separate paths.

6. Our situation reminds me that there is always hope.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward topeanut butter cookies, tomorrow my plans include cooking class at work and Sunday, I want to unwind!
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Thursday Thunks

2009-03-05T10:07:00.006-05:00

This week we will answer some crazy questions brought to you by Kimber, the color rainbow and the number 3.

1. This cat- Link- scary or cute? both

2. Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes reproducing again. Good idea or don't care?don't care, as they can afford it unlike the octo-mom

3. Do you smile at strangers when you make eye contact?yes

4. What percentage of your sarcasm isn't really sarcasm at all?49

5. If you were to be a dog breed, which breed would you be?Tosa Inu

6. Go grab the closest book. Open up to page 27. Whats the 4th sentence? "That was the worst part."

7. When's the last time someone put one over on you, told you a story that you totally fell for when it wasn't anywhere near true?I can't remember that far back.

8. Ever seen Michael Jackson in person?No. and I'm grateful for that.

9. Do you have a gut?Yes, and I flaunt it!

10. What is one thing in your kitchen you have too many/too much of? dairy

11. Ever had a colon cleansing? Does a colonoscopy count?

Thursday thirteen

2009-03-04T22:31:00.005-05:00

I missed work again today, and so I have decided to do something to heal the problem causing me to be sick...yea, I am self-medicating, and here are the thirteen things I am eliminating for a one week period from my diet in an attempt to halt the onset of another attack:

Coffee Ice cream

Half and Half

My daily cup of Gevalia Cinnamon coffee

Whole milk on my cereal

Cheese (this is killing me)

Lettuce

Creamy salad dressings

White bread

Chocolate

anything fried

added salt

butter

Gobstoppers

OH GOD! Just shoot me now and get it over with!

Unconscious Mutterings

2009-03-01T00:59:00.008-05:00

Pain :: killer
Lego :: my eggo
Trooper :: State
Flicker :: flea
Character :: asassination
Determined :: positive
Wing :: right
Control :: temper
Automatic :: standard
Yeah ::right

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Friday Fill-in meeme

2009-02-27T15:21:00.004-05:00

Thursday, February 26, 2009

#113
And...here we go!

1. I'm awake, I'm dressed, yet I still need a nap!

2. Why do I have the time and not the money to do anything?

3. How does thiskarma thing work, anyway?

4. Every morning, I put "BE HAPPY" on my to do list.

5. I consider myself lucky because I have a great relationship with my daughter Maurean.

6. One day we’ll see world peace.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to going to the Nickel for a fish dinner and a cold Miller, coming home and cleaning my dirty house, tomorrow my plans include laundry and Sunday, I want to watch some tv and read a little!

what I thunk

2009-02-26T03:01:00.005-05:00

Welcome to the Feb 26th version 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. Please mention us in your post, and link back to the blog here. http://thursdaythunks.blogspot.com/
Don't forget to go visit the other participants' blogs. Read and comment about all their Thursday Thunks! Thats what all this is about afterall, isn't it? We'll have so much fun and become lifelong friends....

This week we will answer some crazy questions brought to you by Berleen, the color white and the number 1734.

1. What kind of dryer sheets do you use? I don't. because of allergies

2. How many times a week do you eat out/order in? 10 days or more every 2 weeks @ work)

3. What did you do the night of your high school graduation? a party at home, and a walk around town with my bff Jo

4. So Octomom is rumored to have been offered a million bucks to do a porno. Would you do it for a million? no

5. If your child was born with an extra finger or toe, would you have it surgically removed? yes

6. What was the last movie you saw? Grand Turino
7. I wanna buy you a dozen roses, what color should they be? Talisman

8. You are walking across the street, you are not quite half way when a speeding car comes... you have to run to get out of its way, which direction do you run? to the nearest policeman

9. Tell us about a time when you were invited over somewhere and had the most awful time.
To my ex-sister in laws house for dinner--you would not believe the mess--dried potatoes in a bowl in the bathroom--a refrigerator box of garbage in the living room--thank goodness, I was pregnant and could beg out without too much trouble.
10. You open your front door and there is a box with a puppy in it... what do you do? Feed it, love it, name it, and enjoy!

Thursday 13

2009-02-26T02:06:00.004-05:00

T hursday thirteen is my favorite meeme.

H ow do you decide what to say?

U p 'till now I just picked a subject that interested me,

R egardless of the subject, just the number.

S ay what you want, it worked.

D id you remember to play this week?

A re you having trouble thinking of a subject?

Y ou could just write a poem....

T ake 13 pictures...

H int about your pets...

I nquire about other bloggers...

R ecall your 13 favorite movies...

T ell 13 jokes...

E ntice us with a 13 ingredient cake...

E ven just say hello in 13 languages...

N ow, it's your turn.

Just a thought

2009-02-24T12:01:00.003-05:00

I haven't written here in a while, mainly because the weather has been so crappy and depressing that it has been on my mind, and I figure I have written enough about the snow...now if Mother Nature could take the hint and give us some sunshine to brighten our souls, THAT would be something to write about.

I have an extra day this weekend (five days instead of four) and IF the temperature cooperates, I will get some painting done at Mom's house.

I think I will be moving there come Fall, as there are fewer repairs to be made there than here. the tenants, as I laughingly refer to them, have moved out, and it's time to assess the damage.I know that it needs a furnace replacement, and cabinet refacing, and the hardwood floors need refinishing, but the rest will be a SURPRISE.

U.M. meeme

2009-02-24T11:31:00.002-05:00

Carpet :: beetle

William :: Tell

Oh! :: Shucks!

Board game :: Monopoly

Sunlight :: Moonlight

Delay :: Flight

Winner :: The (it's a book)

Concubine :: Mistress

Comatose :: patient

Satisfy :: your sweet tooth with chocolate

Friday Fill Ins

2009-02-20T11:17:00.006-05:00

Thursday, February 19, 2009

#112
1-3 are courtesy of Mar this week.And...here we go!1. Give me a minute and I'll get right on it.

2. Whenever I get a chance.

3. I wish it were so.4. Pecan pie was the last thing I ate that was utterly delicious.

5. To live in this world you must make compromises.

6. Other than this one, Mo's is the last blog I commented on.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to Jan's spagetti, tomorrow my plans include working and Sunday, I want to unwind with a good book!
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Happy Wednesday

2009-02-18T14:00:00.007-05:00

The name comes from the Middle English Wednes dei, which is from Old English language Wēdnes dæg, meaning the day of the English god Woden (Wodan) who was a god of the Anglo-Saxons in England until about the 7th century. Wēdnes dæg is like the Old Norse Oðinsdagr ("Odin's day"), which is an early translation of the Latin dies Mercurii ("Mercury's day"), and reflects the widespread association of Woden with Mercury going back to Tacitus.

Today is my last (of 2) day off before heading back to work. I slept most of yesterday, I always seen to waste my first day off by sleeping, but then at least, I'm slightly ready to face what's left of the work week. Today, I MUST tackle the laundry. get the trash to the curb, and clean the refrigerator.

I started this day with a cinnamon roll and a cup of Gevalia Cinnamon coffee, read the paper, had another cup of coffee, and made 2 more book thongs. The dishes, few though they might be await, and the laundry is calling. Since I normally work second shift, I have decided I don't have to tackle the housework until 2:45, and that gives me time for another cup of coffee, and a game of chess.

Unconscious Mutterings

2009-02-15T00:26:00.004-05:00

Be mine :: Valentine
Ecstatic :: elated
Orderly :: hospital
Sebastian :: Cabbot
Sore :: spot
Don’t need :: no education
Rockstar :: Elvis (what can I say, I'm old!)
Tinfoil :: foil
Addiction :: coffee
Where? :: and when?

Winter drive

2009-02-15T00:10:00.007-05:00

Well, it was another snowy overcast day, here in my little corner of the world. I thought you might enjoy a couple of shots of the trek I take daily on my way to work. Most of this was taken on the first half of my journey, as it was easier to steer and take pictures at the same time. These shots were taken in the early afternoon, and as you can see. the immediate visibility was good, but you can hardly see the forest (for the trees) on the horizon.

Happy Valentine's day

2009-02-14T12:52:00.005-05:00

I'm off to work, but wanted to wish you all a great day.

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Only the Good

2009-02-13T10:06:00.005-05:00

Yesterday it was like Spring here in North Western Pennsylvania. The road crews were out clearing out the dirty piles of accumulated snow, and the Sun was shining down on the freshly plowed roads. All n all, it was like rebirth.

Today, I awoke to a freshly blanketed yard, street and car. Again, Ol' Man Winter, popped up and covered us with a fresh comforter of snow. I was looking forward to being warm again, but this was an expected surprise.

Normally, I listen to the Chicago noon news and weather, because it seems to be a better representation of what to expect here, than does the Pittsburgh station. (That's because on Dish, they consider Pittsburgh to be my local station, but we still get the lake effect weather from Erie.) I was prepared for the snow, as I am prepared for rain tomorrow, which will mean icy roads.

By now you would expect me to be fed up with the snow, which after all has been tremendous, this year, but for some strange reason, I am enjoying this second chance to be amazed at the beauty and crispness it brings to the morning.

Our cottage at work is getting four transfers from another building, and the ladies are a welcome addition to our little family group. They are higher functioning ladies with outside interests, and "boyfriends" that will be visiting on occasion (platonic) and may even join in at the weekly get-togethers.

To sum it up, fresh air, crisp clean atmosphere, new friends, and new ideas and plans...what' not to love....it's "Only the Good" to a tee.

Friday fill-ins

2009-02-12T22:38:00.007-05:00

Thursday, February 12, 2009

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And...here we go!

1. It seems like Winter again today.

2.Flush when you're done, please?

3. If I thought you were right I'd be mistaken!

4. Sunshine is what I think of most when I think of you.

5. To me, Valentine's Day means time and a half.

6. Mo gives me strength.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to a good movie, tomorrow my plans include work and Sunday, I want to play hooky, but I can't!

Thursday Thunks

2009-02-12T10:14:00.008-05:00

This week we will answer some crazy questions brought to you by Berleen, the color Cotton Candy Pink and the number 3,333,333,331.

1. You are driving down the road and there is a puddle in the road. A big puddle. Not one that will really wreck your car or anything, but a big puddle. There is no other cars in front of you or behind you - do you drive through the puddle or drive around it?

I will slowly drive around it.

2. Go to Google Images, type in any word that comes to mind and post the 1st picture you see.

3. A college calls you up and says that you have been selected to take get any degree that you want on their dollar.... what do you choose?

The Law

4. Are you blogging on a laptop or desktop?

laptop

5. Which store, excluding a grocery store, do you shop at most often?

The Dollar Tree

6. My daughters tried out for the school musical last night. Were you ever in a school play/musical? Which one?

Have you ever heard me sing? The answer is no!

7. I read yesterday that a school PTA group wants to try to ban white bread, cakes, brownies or any other "treat" from their lunch menus... plus make kids' lunchboxes brought from home not include any "junk food". Thoughts on that one?

No junk food is a good idea, but don't even think of telling me what I can put in my child's lunch.

8. How many people can your kitchen table seat?

9. What time is it right now?

10:36 AM

10. Walk out the front door of your house/apartment, turn right, walk 2 blocks. What do you see?

A walk out my front door and turning R walks me into the side of my house...if I walk to the end of my sidewalk and turn R I can only walk 1 block before walking into a hill...can't comply with this one.

Thursday Thirteen

2009-02-11T23:57:00.005-05:00

The purpose of the meme is to get to know everyone who participates a little bit better every Thursday. What do you do? Write Thirteen things about yourself, summarize your week in one entry, make it easy for other bloggers to get to know you on a weekly basis. Visiting fellow Thirteeners is not only encouraged, it is part of being a Thursday Thirteener! If you participate, leave the link to your Thirteen in others comments. It’s easy, and fun!

Here are thirteen reasons I am divorced:

When tipping the minister, he asked for change from a twenty.
He thought he was a great dancer...he was NOT!
He lied, a lot.
He stepped through the storm windows when he finally got around to putting them up.
He painted the tub, toilet and gas stove with rubber based paint when I asked him to paint the bathroom...my fault for not being more explicit.
He called from work when Maurean was 2 months old and asked what sex and what name, so he could put "IT" on the insurance.
He killed my fish and bird and left them on the dining room table because he was mad at me for telling him his wh*#e was on the phone for him.
He NEVER held Mo...never changed her, and never acknowledged her.
He slept with my cousin.
He bought me a toaster for our first Christmas.
He went out drinking with his sister when I was in the hospital having surgery...but could not find time to visit me.
He never paid child support, medical bills, yet he claimed her every year on his income tax returns.
BUT BEST OF ALL, he adores his second daughter, by wife #3, and he could not understand why Maurean would rather have Rick at her graduation, than him!

Luckily for me, I met and loved again, and they only made him seem like so much less of a man and father.

AND Luckily for Mo, she had a loving family to give her more than enough to make up for his absence!

2009-02-08T22:44:00.006-05:00

WOW! Movie quotes...my taste runs just short of being what one would think of as a woman's taste in movies, so it may not strike a cord with you ladies out there, but here goes:

"Who keel 'im the white boy Hatcher?"
"Say hello to my lil friend!"
"How many times do I have to tell you? PLEASE don't shoot the nuclear weapons!"
"I'm an Uncle!"
"AH, Blue! You'd let anybody ride ya!"
"My hand is ready, may it do him ease."
"Here's Johnny!"
"Show me the money!"
"This is my smiley face."
"here's a stick to beat the pretty lady."

Ice sculptures 2009

2009-02-07T19:21:00.023-05:00

For years, I have had to work during the ice sculpture contest in Franklin, but not this year! I got there early, because of the weather, and parking, and didn't stay for the entire show, but I think there were only 3 artists working. I took lots of pictures, but Ice against snow does not show up as well as it is in real life. I hope you enjoy, and get to go to one (an ice sculpting contest) As for me, it was well worth the wait!

Of course, I had to end with the Super Bowl Award! GO STEELERS!

Only the Good

2009-02-06T12:33:00.004-05:00

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As sun sines through my window pane and dances on the floor,
It brings many happy memories of recent days of yore.
Thoughts of happy children, singing, playing games,
Running, skipping, hopscotch, minor scrapes and pains.
Broken dolls and broken dreams, growing into youth,
Learning, teaching, seeking and reaching for the truth.
Now's the time to go ahead, find some other dreams,
Fill your life with happiness, sunlight and moon beams.
Take time to stretch and reach your goals, save time to keep in touch,
Find pleasure in some solitude and the lives that you have touched.
May all your lives be touched today, the way you hoped it would,
Forget whatever makes you sad, remember "ONLY THE GOOD."

Friday Fill-ins

2009-02-06T02:00:00.002-05:00

And...here we go!
1. Please don't tell me secrets.
2. Can you function without coffee in the morning?
3. The colorlime green makes me want to barf!
4. I have a craving for Mom's ginger cookies.
5. If my life had a pause button, I'd pause it every third Thursday (when I'm off).
6. Eyes are the windows to the soul.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to getting my nails done, tomorrow my plans include the ice sculpture show in Franklin and Sunday, I want to watch the Pro-Bowl!

Thursday Thirteen

2009-02-05T16:17:00.005-05:00

Thirteen things that I have never done, and would like to do:

Go on a hayride

Skydive

Bungee jump

drive a Ferrari

go to a dog show (the BIG one)

vacation in Ireland

ride a train

ride a bike (not a motorcycle)

go deep sea fishing

fly a plane

see John Edwards live and have a private reading

See Alaska

BE STINKING RICH!

SUPERBOWL LXIII

2009-02-01T13:32:00.007-05:00

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So, today is the big day! The entire building is decked out in BLACK & GOLD to cheer the boys on to bringing home #6 for the other hand, and we are PUMPED!!!

So, I'm off to work and a SUPERBOWL party!

Only the Good

2009-01-30T11:04:00.011-05:00

Sitting here in my warm comfortable living room, with my steaming hot cup of Cinnamon Givalia coffee,(that my daughter tells me is good for slowing down Dementia) I was trying to think of something to to post on Shelly's OTG post.

It's not that there is not much good going on in my life, I have a job I love that just happens to be extremely rewarding, my bills are pretty much caught up since the last sojourn into the court system,(I won, by the way)the Steelers are on their way to the Superbowl, and I think I FINALLY got that ol' flu beat. It's just that there is nothing noteworthy about all that stuff.

It's still snowing here, 4 to 6 inches of the old white coming down again for the third day in a row, and it is so overcast, that it's hard to tell it's daytime. I know the truth in the fact, that the lack of sunlight really messes with your mood. I can hardly wait for Spring.

But, and I can't stress this enough, we live in the greatest country in the world, in the best of times, and in general, LIFE IS GOOD.

I have plenty of food, a comfortable hovel, a great relationship with my daughter, nobody to answer to if I want to let the housework pile up around me while I cuddle with my dog on the couch and read, I have friends around, and enough money in the bank to pay the bills and a little left over to blow on the non essentials of life.

I have a large box of scented candles, incense wands and cones, and essential oils, that I burn/light to zone me into my "Special Place"...LIFE REALLY IS GOOD.

I'm thankful that I am not rich, I would be a mess if I had to worry what this recession was going to threaten my way of life. I'm not in a position where this recession will even change my circumstances, and for me it's life as usual.

Our new President is submitting the bill to send us a $500 per taxpayer check, the lawyer said I won the case, so I should be getting my back pay soon...LIFE IS REALLY REALLY GOOD!

So now as I read back in this post, I guess I do have a OTG post after all!

May all of you truly enjoy this day, and may we all be thankful for all the good in our daily lives.

FRIDAY FILL IN

2009-01-30T00:56:00.008-05:00

And...here we go! STEELERS, here we go.

1. I'd really like a cup of cocoa right now.

2. FU*K is the word you'd most often hear me say if I stubbed my toe.

3. Possession is NINE TENTHS OF THE LAW.

4. Who doesn't love Captain Jack Sparrow.

5. Marshmallows and fire go together like hot dogs and ketchup.

6. Mondays just go on and on.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to a cup of cocoa and a good book, tomorrow my plans include work and laundry and Sunday, I want to WATCH THE STEELERS WIN THEIR SIXTH SUPERBOWL CHAMPIONSHIP!

Thursday Thirteen

2009-01-29T03:41:00.011-05:00

Thirteen (or more)facts about January :

January is the first month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars, and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days.

It is, on average, the coolest month of the year within most of the Northern Hemisphere and the warmest month of the year within most of the Southern Hemisphere, characterizing the onset of the Winter and Summer in both hemispheres respectively.

January's birthstone is the garnet which represents constancy.The name garnet comes to us from the Latin granatum malum and means pomegranate. Jewels made from garnet have been made since the Bronze Age, over 3,000 years ago. Garnet jewelry has been found in Egypt (3100 B.C.E.), Sumeria (2300 B.C.E.), and Sweden (2000 B.C.E.). The Ancient Greeks treasured the gem as did the Romans, who gave it its name.

Its birth flower is the carnation or snowdrop.

The Chinese floral emblem of January is the plum blossom.

The Japanese floral emblem of January is the camellia

January is . . . . National Careers in Cosmetology Month, National Eye Health Care Month, National Fiber Focus Month, National Hobby Month, National Soup Month, Hot Tea Month, Oatmeal Month, Prune Breakfast Month.

Birthdays celebrated today include:
29th January : Sleeping Beauty 1959
29th January : Tommy Dorsey 1937
29th January : Dolly Parton's "9 to 5"

Good Morning World

2009-01-27T06:01:00.006-05:00

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It's early, and I have yet to make coffee. It's frigging cold here in Beautiful Pennsylvania, the wind is blowing, the snow is STILL there, but the forecast is for 20 degrees...a real heat spell for January. But yesterday was a truly high note, so today, maybe I'll break down and go to Walmart and buy groceries....and Coke!
The forecast calls for 4 to 6 more inches of snow today and another 4 inches on Wednesday, and yet more on Thursday....Why don't we have snow days for work.

Manic Monday

2009-01-26T22:07:00.007-05:00

Sunday, January 25, 2009
Manic Monday #152

What gives you hope?
Newborn babies, flowers, rainbows, first kisses, sunrises, sunsets, clouds....I could go on.
How often do you get your haircut? Not nearly often enough. Usually when it won't do anything but lie there...flat.
Describe your worst haircut. The beautician down the street was to give me a 3 inch roller cut and it was one inch and looked like a crew cut.
What's your most treasured piece of jewelry? Why? My DIVORCE RING! For obvious reasons. FREEDOM...FREEDOM...FREEDOM!

Happy Days

2009-01-26T16:03:00.003-05:00

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My lawyer just called It looks like I WON!

YAHOO! An award!

2009-01-26T13:05:00.026-05:00

SEE ME DOING MY HAPPY DANCE!!! I got another award!

Alice bestowed this "When life gives you lemons...Make Lemonade" award.
There are only two requirements, and they are as follows:

You must link back to the person http://aliceaudrey.wordpress.com/ , who bestowed the award upon you (that's easy)

You must nominate 10 others (ONLY 10)

So here we go! The nominees are:

Maurean (my kid) because she's the BEST! I LOVE her better than all my other kids! http://mosmind.blogspot.com/
Annie, http://hootin--anni.blogspot.com/ , 'cause she really is a "hoot!"
Katdish , http://katdish.blogspot.com/2009/01/or-fay-y-may-iend-fray-erri-shay.html, with her quirkiness who makes me smile
Junebug (and the new little bugette)http://jun3bug.blogspot.com/2009/01/baby-girl-is-here.html, who lets me pretend I could be a GRANDMOTHER, 'cause I only have grandfurchildren.
The Gal Herself http://onegalsmusings.blogspot.com/, who truly is THE gal!
Shelly, over at http://thiseclecticlife.com/ who keeps me in stitches.
If you haven't checked out Thornes new site http://thornesworld.wordpress.com/2009/01/25/sunday-reality/, you are truly missing her wit!
Ornery's Wife, http://thoughtsfrommillermanor.blogspot.com/, has a great outlook on this crazy place, called life.
"Bud Weiser" who's Sunday Steeling has me roiling on the floor,http://wtit.blogspot.com/2009/01/fairy-taps-your-shoulder.html along with his outlook on "stupid questions"
And last, but not least, Tink (GET BETTER) http://www.tinkerbell-nl.blogspot.com/, another good witch!

Now I'm going for coffee, before I alert those recipients, so I can get my frigid fingers to work the keyboard..HURRY SPRING!

Monday Movies

2009-01-26T12:29:00.009-05:00

Molly and Andy over at http://thebumblesblog.blogspot.com/2009/01/on-movies-show-tunes.html, started this blog, and it's amazing how many good songs are now going to be STUCK IN MY HEAD.......THANKS A LOT!

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Kiss Me Kate
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Scrooge
Calamity Jane
Dirty Dancing
Greese
Yankee Doodle Dandy
Oklahoma

I could go on, and on, and on!

Unconscious Mutterings

2009-01-25T17:49:00.004-05:00

HERE WE GO AGAIN:

Unwanted ::

advances

You’d better ::

or else

Woman ::

hear me roar

Weighed ::

Upright ::

piano

I feel ::

like a woman

Ill ::

timed

It’s like ::

nothing you can imagine

Poor man ::

Beggar Man, Thief

Great ::

Ceasar's Ghost

Please remember to use http://subliminal.lunanina.com when linking to Unconscious Mutterings. Thanks!

football, where fore art thou?

2009-01-25T13:07:00.003-05:00

Here we go, STEELERS, here we go, Pittsburgh's gonna' win the superbowl.....(just thinking out loud!)

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The Awards

2009-01-24T11:33:00.017-05:00

I would like to thank the members of the academy.....err am I getting carried away!

Look what I got from my kid! She's "FABULOUS."

Well according to the rules I will nominate five of my favorite sites, even though some of my favorites have already been nominated, I still have quite a few right up there that in my HUMBLE (ha ha ha) opinion are top rate, please check them out.

AND THE NOMINEES ARE:

Princess Wild Cow http://sarafenix.blogspot.com/, another mature woman with a wonderful sense of the absurd.
Alice's Restaurant http://aliceaudrey.wordpress.com/, timely and you'll fall for Jack and Jill's antics.
Emma over at Dogs, Chickens and Me http://eastport.blogspot.com/, keeps me in stitches.
Molly and Andy over at the Bumbles, http://thebumblesblog.blogspot.com/, are always a fun read.

And last, but certainly not least, on my list....Karina over at http://candidkarina.blogspot.com/, will give you poise to ponder.

This is the first award I have received, and I would like to thank all the little people, who made it possible....oh yea I'm not supposed to give a speech, just list 5 things I am addicted to, so here goes:

Gevalia Coffee
Salted (anything-chips, nuts, etc.)
This fruit dip they make at work (8oz cream cheese, 7oz marshmallow fluff, small tub of Cool Whip, 1/2 pkg. strawberry jello.....mmmmmm!)
TRUE BLOOD, NCIS, CSI, CSI NY, CSI MIAMI, CRIMINAL MINDS, (TV IN GENERAL)
Clasic Coke

Honorable mention addiction goes to Paranormal Romance Series

Only the Good

2009-01-23T11:41:00.003-05:00

It actually is a beautiful day, here in Nowhereville, the sun is shining, the roads are clear, I have a steaming cup of fresh Cinnamon Gevalia coffee and a chocolate covered cream puff and 2 hours to spare before I need to head out to work.

Romeo is curled up on the couch sleeping and enjoying the sunlight coming through the window.

And the best part....IT'S PAYDAY!

Today, at work we're cooking for the ladies and ourselves. We're having sausage and peppers hogies with fried potatoes (done in bacon grease) and having Oprah's favorite float (made with orange sherbert and ginger ale) for desert!

LIFE IS GOOD!

Friday Fill-in

2009-01-23T11:26:00.003-05:00

1. Oh, I am so cold_____!2. It seems the weather is the only thing that_____ changes, big and little.3. During Winter_____, I _hibernate____.4. _Below zero degrees____; are you kidding me???5. Right now I'd like to be soaking up sun on the beach in Florida_____.6. The tv remote_____ is my favorite gadget.7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _Just relaxing____, tomorrow my plans include _going to work____ and Sunday, I want to _call off sick, but I won't____!

Thursday Thirteen

2009-01-22T12:20:00.004-05:00

Thirteen favorite candy bars:

Reeses Peanut Butter cups

Kit Kat

Butterfinger

Nestles Crunch

Zero

Hershey Bars

Mallow Cups

Carmelo

Mars Dark

Pay Day

Nestles Krackle

Almond Joy

Mounds

With honorable mention to M&M's, Reeses Pieces, York Peppermint Patties, Gobstoppers, and countless other guilty pleasures

Future attractions

2009-01-21T12:17:00.004-05:00

Coming soon to a blogspace near you, http://buisyfingers.blogspot.com/, my craft (for sale) page. Most are one of a kind items, some are custom. Heaven knows what I'll add, as I have been doing and selling crafts for over 40 years, and dabble in all sorts, so drop by and give it a look, maybe get inspired.

Monday Meeme

2009-01-19T11:46:00.003-05:00

Sunday, January 18, 2009

Manic Monday #151
What do you do to make yourself feel better when you are sick?

When I'm sick, all I want to do is sleep.

What is the most amazing weather you've ever seen?

Standing on the beach in Florida watching a huricane coming.

Do you listen to music or talk radio in the car?

Not only do I listen to music, but I sing!

Polamalu

2009-01-18T21:55:00.006-05:00

HERE WE GO! .... .... ... HERE WE GO! .... .... .... HERE WE GO ... STEELERS ... HERE WE GO !

POLAMALU'S GOIN' TO THE SUPERBOWL