Cheryl Ann

i'm taking off....

2009-06-26T23:03:00.002-04:00

you can still reach me (and i hope you do) but i will be giving this up. I was never really good at it anyway :( I really do care about all of you wonderful people i have met.

Sum, sum...sum, sum...sum, sum...Summertime!

2009-06-08T10:53:00.004-04:00

Spring has FINALLY sprung!

2009-05-05T14:11:00.004-04:00

It was actually in the 80's (F) a week or so ago and it felt so good to be warm! We are back to normal temps for the season which still feels great!

I've been outside the last couple days - planting and getting "re-connected" ! Loads of stuff to update. Amy will have her tonsils taken out May 12th. I am NOT good with these things guys.

We've got swine flu running amuck. Our basketball team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, are in the playoffs and LeBron James just won the MVP award. Its all so very exciting! There are a few more people in our family having surgeries or procedures this month. Again, not good with this subject. My birthday is tomorrow, whoopee. Hubby has a big presentation tomorrow for work and has to stay overnight at the hotel to prepare! The cover is off the pool and the water is green, yuk! But in no time it will be sparkling blue and very inviting. Oh yea, we had a duck in the pool this morning.

Very Soprano's - Huh! (?) Ok, plant talk, I have a wisteria that i've been baby-ing for maybe 4 years now and it's doing great but i've not had any flowers yet. Whatda think, this year? Oh and i bought this tiny little twig for a dollar a couple years ago, it has gotten 4 x's it's original size and this year i've got flowers - it's a lilac bush! Hooray! My plan is to get the right side of the pool cleared up, i've got big plans, oh yes i do, and it'll be great!

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Amy went on her 1st skiing attempt this year, and she looked like she was born with ski's on her feet! She really loved it! She's also a real rock star. We have been trying real hard not to let the last bit of winter doldrums get to us. We went to a maple syrup festival too, which was very sweet! (ha, ha, ha)

Have a beautiful weekend everyone!

Lots of Luv~

cher

Who Are You

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my brother and Bobby Vee

2009-02-16T23:02:00.002-05:00

This is Bobby Vee with the Shadows from 1961
And this is Bobby Vee with my very hansome brother Michael (in the grey)
My brother just sent only the pic so i'll have to find out the story. I will admit, i did not know who Mr. Vee is but i "googled" and found out he wrote a lot of hits in the music industry and has quite a few gold records !! I let you know if any good stories.

gotta be one of my faves!

2009-02-05T23:03:00.001-05:00

I can't win (or play the game fair)

2009-01-12T12:38:00.002-05:00

Yesterday I took my daughter and two cousins sled riding. The day before we recieved 10+ inches of fresh powder on the ground, and they were anxious to get out there and play in it. We went to a small local park with a lake, dog paths, jogging trails, picnic tables and playground equipment, a very beautiful place. There is one section where there is a big hill where everyone sleds down and it was a bit crowded so we went to the other side, found our own lil hill and blazed our own trail. It was loads of laughs! The kids had fun and so did I. When my daughter and I got home, sat down to have dinner all my girl was doing was telling me not so flattering things about her littlest cousin. Which I found to be very unusual. And then finally, it came out. She says to me "Mom, you wern't cheering me on as much as you were my cousins."

I am so very proud of....

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these boys.....

(you can even see Rachel behind Pete) If you get the chance check out Washington Posts' website for a story and there is a link to some video from "the red carpet" on the left side.

I guess blogger had a hiccup this morning and lost 95% of my post. It'll take me a lil bit to write to write it again.......

wuv & hugs,
cher

The Who kicked off the mini tour last night

2008-10-22T10:44:00.003-04:00

in Detroit Michigan. Sounds like another magical event. Reports are starting to come in at thewho.com and found some vids already on utube. check this out........

Can't Explain
The Seeker
Getting in Tune
Fragments
Who Are You
Behind Blue Eyes
Tattoo!!!!!
Baba O'Riley
The Relay
Sister Disco!!!!!
Mike Post Theme
Eminence Front
5:15
Love Reign Over Me
My Generation
Won't Get Fooled Again

Encore:

Magic Bus
Pinball Wizard
Amazing Journey
Sparks
See Me, Feel Me
Tea For Theatre

scroll down on the blog page, i've posted a few vids!

they'll be here soon!

2008-10-15T17:10:00.002-04:00

sigh.....i "love" them. I wish I could see them.....she says as she rubs her genie lamp.

2008-09-30T12:25:00.000-04:00

..Happy Birthday, Dear Amy.....

2008-09-19T20:58:00.004-04:00

Yes, I smashed cake in her face!! Lots of fun....but my big news is the following story which happened the morning of her party. Now, sad to say, i am not very good at writing but i submitted the following to our local newspaper. (you'll see why, i just HAD to)

On a quiet Saturday evening or early Sunday morning (Sept.14th) someone(s) decided to deface our street with banners of toilet paper hanging from our tree lawn trees. My daughter was having her family over on Sunday to celebrate her 9th birthday. She was excited and couldn’t sleep any longer so she got up around 6:30am. As she walked down the stairs she looked out our window to the front of the house and saw the mess. She told me she got upset then sad but without hesitation she went outside to clean up her yard. Once she was outside she noticed it was not only us but most of her street that was a mess. She came back in the house grabbed a bag and rubber gloves and still in her pjs set out to clean up her neighborhood. And she did just that – she took down all the toilet paper from our yard and from our neighbor’s yards (except for the ones she couldn’t reach). She even cleaned up the common area at the end of our street. At one point someone came out of their house and she had a sudden feeling they might think she was the one who was to blame so she started to walk toward home. The person went back into their house and she went back to cleaning up. I would guess it’s about 20 houses, which means about 40 tree lawn trees, and the common area which she said they really messed up. I was still sleeping whilst all this was going on. When I awoke and she told me of her busy morning I was stunned, shocked, and of course a bit upset because of this day and age scary things happen but after that moment and ever since I have been nothing but proud. I am a big advocate of random acts of kindness and the goodness will spread. I believe her actions, unprovoked by anything other than her pride of her neighborhood and respect for her friends and neighbors should be honored, applauded and emulated.

what cha think?

jus another quick `ello

2008-09-10T15:24:00.006-04:00

looking a bit raggity, feeling a bit worn, but my favorite time of year is fast approaching and so shall my renewed sense of energy. I miss you all terribly but think of you all everyday and i've been trying to read the blogs but haven't much time to respond. (bad blogger friend)

Got another party to prepare for this weekend and then maybe i'll get a break til the holidays!

My baby turned 9 years old yesterday.

Just a couple more pics and i gotta run again!

Luv and hugs to all!

a quicky...

2008-08-08T08:53:00.004-04:00

we've had a communion
we made ginormous water balloons

amy and i want to adopt a new kitty my brother is nurturing since 3 weeks old but Daddy doesn't want to :(

Awwwwww......

I've got a pool party tomorrow for eight children, my 14th year anniversay next week, poker party to plan for 10 cigar smoking, beer drinking, rowdy guys who are going to swim and eat till weeeee hours of the morn (jus a lil jealous-no women and children invited:() school starts the week after that, amy's 9th birthday and so on an so on.....
I've been walking for a half hour every morn for a couple weeks and started a plan to quit smoking. I've been enjoying all the wild life i've found in my backyard-turtles, snakes, frogs, birds, a family of deer(mom,dad,two babies). Breath it in....soak it up....smile and laugh, life is too short! I am just having a good time!

I'll be in KEW this week

2008-07-21T09:49:00.002-04:00

Come join the fun.....

http://www.weekinkew.com./

turtle in my backyard?????

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"Mom, can i keep him?"

more pics

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All the kids.....

From left to right: Valerie, Jacob, Sarah, Amy (in the pink hat) Jeffrey, Brian, Justin, & Joshua
Billy and Amy went for a canoe ride in the sea. The sea turned a bit rough in the days following this ride and they wouldn't let the kids out anymore.
Billy and me! (and darling Brian stealing the shot :)
Starting with me on the left, then my sister in law Laura, her hubby Bob (Billys brother) Mom, Dad, Jerry (Moms twin brother), his wife Rosanne, Paula (Billys sister), her hubby Danny and Rosana (Billys oldest sister) This night was the bottomless glass of wine night - weeee!
Amy seen here kissing a dolphin!! We (me, amy, billy, mom and dad) went on an excursion to swim with the dolphins. It was so much fun. Amy was very nervous about it in the morning but by the time she got suited up, got the instructions, she was ready. Once she got in the water - she was in her element. She also swam a few feet from the docking area put out her right arm and the dolphin swam up to her turned on his back and she grabbed his fin and then the other fin and he swam her back to the dock. You should have seen her face! and you should have heard me cheering her on from land. We got a DVD of it, if i can figure out how to post it, I will.

Home Sweet Home

2008-06-23T16:56:00.006-04:00

yes - thems my toes in the sand :) but i am home now and very glad to be here. Oh, so much has happened in a week. I am having a hard time putting it all together to tell you. I may just have to write installments - you won't believe it all!!!!
Let's just have a couple nice pictures to make us smile!

I never got to get in on the volly ball games :( but it was fun to watch these goofballs. (L to R) Justin, Bob, Valerie (behind the tree) and Billy.

This is the Fam! A wonderful group of people! (L to R) seated first, Brian, Valerie, Amy, Mom, Dad, Joshua, Jacob, Sarah, Jeffrey (bak to the top left) we have Danny, Paula, Billy, ME!, Laura, Bob, Justin and Rosana.
You know who these people are!! (ME, Billy and Aimster)
This shot taken on our balcony. Doesn't it look like the one from the previous post ? (which i got from the website)

got more pics comin......

Gypsy, did i miss your birthday? I have lots of happy wishes for you darlin and i hope your celebration was grand. XX

5 days to take-off

2008-06-10T10:30:00.005-04:00

The countdown has begun! Awww, who am i kiddin, we've been counting down since we knew we were going! We, (and i mean all 17 of us) are flying to Riveria Maya in Mexico this coming Sunday! My husband's parents are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary by gathering all of us in a tropical paradise.

Oh drat, that took too long, gotta run for now. I have a million and a half things to do in 5 days but i'll be back shortly. WUV & HUGS and big smiles!
I got some great pics to share from the anniversary party we had last Saturday.

Whats for dinner?

2008-06-03T17:08:00.002-04:00

A question that gets asked every single day and yet i never seem to have an answer !?!

need some healing.....

2008-06-02T10:44:00.004-04:00

Amy has had strep throat for 5 weeks, my husband suffers with TMS and is under constant attack as of late, things are coming unglued.....

I miss you all terribly - think of you all everyday - hope and pray you are well.

Now i'm going to .........

Just Breathe

50 YEARS!

2008-05-22T11:23:00.004-04:00

Next month we'll be joining my in-laws to celebrate 50 years of marriage. Can you believe it - 50 years!

with all my heart and love - CONGRATULATIONS!!!

got a hug from the Oooo..... ;0)

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Where would this path take you?

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Gotta joke or funny story...Please share

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Going off the air...PEACE BABY

2008-04-10T08:35:00.007-04:00

dream meanings

2008-04-02T12:17:00.001-04:00

To see the devil in your dream, signifies negative aspects of yourself. It may also indicate feelings of guilt that you have been harboring. It is time to release these feelings. Alternatively, the devil may represent intelligence, cunningness, deception, and cleverness.
To dream that you fought off the devil, symbolizes that you will succeed in defeating your enemies.
To dream that the devil talks to you, signifies that you will find some temptations hard to resist even though you know it is not in your best interest.
To dream that you and the devils were in friendly terms, suggests that you may be seduced and tempted into doing something you do not want to do. You may be dealing with issues of morality.

found at dreammoods.com

Randomness ramblings.........

2008-04-01T14:03:00.001-04:00

Athletes have million dollar contracts. Actors get millions for a single movie. There are numerous others getting paid ridicules amounts of money.

Go ahead, ask me how much money I'm gonna make this year? Here's some background on me so you can determine an amount.

I'm a Teacher, Social Director, Nutritionist, Cleaner, Banker, Chef, Personal Shopper, Go-fer, Preacher of proper morals and values, activities coordinator, medical consultant, psyo-analysts, and i should look presentable and pleasing, happy and always have a "life is good" Arie about me.
Even the people who hold those positions singularly as their careers don't get paid enough, in my opinion. Police, Firefighters, Teachers should make more. However, maybe the money would go to their heads too and they would lose sight as well.

Z - E - R - O, that's what I'll make this year!
(Please forgive me that i sound a tad bitter, it was a bad day when i wrote this)

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Have you ever had a dream about the Devil? Have you ever experienced sleep paralysis? Well I got to experience them both at the same time Sunday night!
Never, in all my years of dreaming, have i battled the Devil. It was terrifying! I've been up against quite a few scary things in all those years but never the Devil. I was also experiencing, at the same time, sleep paralysis. That is when you body goes dead. No matter how hard you try to move, shout, scream - you can't! Your trapped! In your dream as well as your physical body. I awoke to Bill shaking me and saying "it's only a dream Cher, it's OK". Even for a few moments after your eyes open, as wide as they possible can, you can't move and your breathing is very heavy, like you just ran a race.
I'm gonna do a little googling about dreams and see if i can figure out what it was trying to tell me. I finally got to tell Bill what i was dreaming about this morning and the first thing he said is "Oooohhhh, you better change something girlie, or you'll be in trouble." Whatever that means!

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Amy went next door to play on Friday and got hit with a pellet gun the boy was playing with. Apparently he got it for his birthday from one of his friends. She got hit 4 times!!! (not one of her bright bulb moments) she said "When he shot me in the coat it didn't hurt, but when he shot me in the leg it really hurts" I said "Did he purposely point the gun at you and pull the trigger?"
her answer "Yes" my reply "and you let him do this 4 times!!!!!!!!"
Anyway - I was so mad at this kid, his parents and Amy! It took me quite a few hours to calm down. I'm glad, in a way, that i waited because if i would have stormed over there and read them the riot act it would have been very ugly. I did tell his parents and i did mention how angry i was about the incident and left it at that. Saga I'm sure is 'to be continued'.

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We went to the NASA museum in Cleveland on Saturday. It is amazing! I saw what the Mars Rover looks like up close. It's not a very big machine, I'd say about the size of those larger remote control cars the sell as toys. I saw a replica of the rocket they are building now for the next trip to the moon. AND, the company i used to work for in New Jersey is making the mirrors that will be going into the telescope that will be on those rockets! (really cool and I'm so happy for them) There was a simulator there where you could try your skills to land a space shuttle. (I crashed, both times!! he-he) An astronaut - I'm not!!!

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My last rant for the moment is GAS! Just got news that we will be paying at least 75 cents more per gallon by the end of the year. As I thought about adding this to my randomness page i realized that with the exception of one, all my blogger friends are scattered around the globe and no where near my back yard. So then i wondered.....Are you going through the same gas pricing game?

2008-03-24T23:11:00.000-04:00

It may be warm but the snow is going to fall,
Enough to cover us all.
We've gotta be strong men and follow a path again.

We've got to have faith in something bigger,
Faith in something bigger,
Faith in something big inside ourself.

It might be cold but the heat of our love will melt,T
he snow we never felt.
We're young and hardy again, we bow to weaker men.

We've got to have faith in something bigger,
Faith in something bigger,
Faith in something big inside ourself.

The more we learn, the less we believe to be true.
The more we prove, the more remains to be proved.
We've gotta be strong men and follow a path again.

We've got to have faith in something bigger,
Faith in something bigger,
Faith in something big inside ourself, inside ourself.
Faith in something bigger (x 8)

Seven Pearls of Wisdom

2008-03-18T09:30:00.002-04:00

One
A little girl was talking to her teacher about whales.
The teacher said it was physically impossible for a whale to swallow a human because even though it was a very large mammal its throat was very small.
The little girl stated that Jonah was swallowed by a whale.
Irritated, the teacher reiterated that a whale could not swallow a human; it was physically impossible.
The little girl said, "When I get to heaven I will ask Jonah".
The teacher asked, "What if Jonah went to hell?"
The little girl replied, "Then you ask him".

Two
A Kindergarten teacher was observing her classroom of children while they were drawing. She would occasionally walk around to see each child's work.
As she got to one little girl who was working diligently, she asked what the drawing was.
The girl replied, "I'm drawing God."
The teacher paused and said, "But no one knows what God looks like."
Without missing a beat, or looking up from her drawing, the girl replied, "They will in a minute."

Three
A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her five and six year olds. After explaining the commandment to "honor" thy Father and thy Mother, she asked, "Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?"
Without missing a beat one little boy (the oldest of a family) answered, "Thou shall not kill."

Four
One day a little girl was sitting and watching her mother do the dishes at the kitchen sink. She suddenly noticed that her mother had several strands of white hair sticking out in contrast on her brunette head.
She looked at her mother and inquisitively asked, "Why are some of your hairs white, Mom?"
Her mother replied, "Well, every time that you do something wrong and make me cry or unhappy, one of my hairs turns white."
The little girl thought about this revelation for a while and then said, "Momma, how come ALL of grandma's hairs are white?"

Five
The children had all been photographed, and the teacher was trying to persuade them each to buy a copy of the group picture.
"Just think how nice it will be to look at it when you are all grown up and say, 'There's Jennifer, she's a lawyer,' or 'That's Michael, He's a doctor.'
A small voice at the back of the room rang out, "And there's the teacher, she's dead."

Six
A teacher was giving a lesson on the circulation of the blood. Trying to make the matter clearer, she said, "Now, class, if I stood on my head, the blood, as you know, would run into it, and I would turn red in the face."
"Yes," the class said.
"Then why is it that while I am standing upright in the ordinary position the blood doesn't run into my feet?"
A little fellow shouted,"Cause your feet ain't empty."

Seven
The children were lined up in the cafeteria of a Catholic elementary school for lunch. At the head of the table was a large pile of apples. The nun made a note, and posted on the apple tray:"Take only ONE. God is watching."
Moving further along the lunch line, at the other end of the table was a large pile of chocolate chip cookies.
A child had written a note, "Take all you want. God is watching the apples.

is this normal?

2008-03-17T10:49:00.003-04:00

To make a competition out of where my sister-in-law and family stays when they come in from out of town. Or, spending equal amounts of time at their house.
Never mind- not really looking for an answer to the question because I know the answer. I just find the whole thing - bizarre. (?)

Hows about a lovely picture.......

think it's time for some Quadrophenia TURN IT UP EVEN LOUDER!!! and i'll get to cleaning. HAPPY Monday everyone!

Someday, when I win a gajillion dollars.........

2008-03-13T14:39:00.005-04:00

Had a

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crap day today, and a crap one yesterday! I remember saying yesterday "it's ok, tomorrow will be better. Blow it off and don't let it bother you." well it worked, for that day. But the next day (today) i did nothing, again! And again said "tomorrow will be better".

you eated my cookie

2008-03-12T13:17:00.003-04:00

Aaaa Haaaa !

2008-03-06T10:49:00.007-05:00

A native American grandfather was talking to his grandson about how he felt. He said 'I feel as if I have two wolves fighting in my heart. One wolf is the vengeful, angry, violent one. The other wolf is the loving, compassionate one.' The grandson asked him, 'Which wolf will win the fight in your heart?' The grandfather answered: 'The one I feed.'

Native American Story

Hi everyone!!!!
Thanks for stopping by....I my self haven't been a good blogger either! I know it's so hard to believe (rolls eyes:) I will stop by proper shortly! Just had to tell...
Dropped off Aimster at the house of the learned this am and as driving home i heard birds singing ~ oh what a lovely sound...... we have been iced in for two days, and as breathtakingly beautiful as it is, it's pretty harmful too! ( i'll post some pics as well) Just looked out the back and things are starting to melt and all the ice is fallin off everything ~ it's an incredible sight and sound. If i can i'm gonna try and catch it with a vid and post as well. Now that i just added a bunch to my to do list i'd better get busy :o) Got another snow storm scheduled for tomorrow afternoon!!!! HUDDLES AND WUV-

Ha, Ha, Ha................

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Professor Dumbledor said

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"Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if only one remembers to turn on the light"

tee hee :>

Set Yourself Free by Edmund O'Neill

2008-03-04T10:08:00.003-05:00

Set yourself free from anything that might hinder you in becoming the person you want to be. Free yourself from the uncertainties about your abilities or the worth of your dreams, from the fears that you may not be able to achieve them or that they won't be what you wanted.

Set yourself free from the past. The good things from yesterday are still yours in memory; the things you want to forget you will, for tomorrow is only a sunrise away. Free yourself from regret or guilt, and promise to live this day as fully as you can.

Set yourself free from the expectations of others, and never feel guilty or embarrassed if you do not live up to their standards. You are most important to yourself; live by what you feel is best and right for you. Others will come to respect your integrity and honesty.

Set yourself free to simply be yourself, and you will soar higher than you've ever dreamed.

2008-03-03T11:35:00.001-05:00

Monday 's Message
from the Universe

Good morning fellow adventurer!

Impatience is what you feel when you think the future, in either hours, days, or years, will be "better" than the present.

It won't.

author: Mike Dooley

Another Snow Day ????

2008-02-27T14:33:00.002-05:00

Yes that's right, another snow day here in the beautiful Cleveland Metropolis! Bill just touched down in Florida where it is 67 degrees and sunny! The funny thing is just after he called to say he landed the sun came out here and it's still snowing like crazy!!! The kids in the neighborhood are having a blast with all the snow and i figured out how to run the snow thrower without blowing up anything! (hurrah) Wish me luck gang, I'm going to put a new floor in my bathroom and paint while he's away. (I hope I'm smarter than i think i am - ha ha ha!)

snow day !?-

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Thanks, everybody, for the ideas on my hair! (and the support as usual:)
Not sure what the outcome will be yet, but i don't think i'll get drastic! trim and color? i like tendy and younger!

My Dad's 78th birthday was Friday the 22nd. He was afraid he was going to get stuck in 77 !
He is doing well!
So am I ;^?

Val, your new place is wonderful and i hope lots of lasting memories are made and cherished there!
Gypsy, your pirate vid is great! silly question though - what does neil dress as when you are the pirate?;)
Gary, thanks for stopping by...It's been snowing almost constantly here so i've been on many walks at Huntington Beach. your video has been a mood saver!
Margie, Oh Frabjous Day is an unbelievable post and thanks for sharing it -
Steph, i shall never be as brave as you my dear. Locks of Love is exactly where it would go!
Maureen, the world is crazy....take a walk on Gary's beach, wrap your mind around Margie's post, then have a giggle with pirate Gypsy. The world is crazy -

Hugs & wuv to all!!
I feel a mistaken holiday coming on............

November 2008 !!!!!!!!!

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HP and the Half-Blood Prince

May 22nd - mark your calendars!!!!

2008-02-21T18:56:00.002-05:00

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull - Trailer

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Should it stay......

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Or should it go now?

Talking about my hair of course! I'm going to try to find one of those sites where you can upload a pic of yourself and try out different styles. I'll let you know what i find. Meanwhile, anybody got any ideas?

It's a sad day "In the Attic"

2008-02-06T11:36:00.000-05:00

Meg Fox a grand Who fan and fellow attic'er lost her battle with breast cancer yesterday at 5:21am. She was only 42 and has 4 beautiful children. Check out Rachels' forum http://www.rachelfuller.org/community/index.php?act=idx">
or click on Rachel Fuller in my side bar.

Jeff Foxworthy on Cleveland

2008-02-04T16:51:00.000-05:00

This is what Jeff Foxworthy has to say about Cleveland

If your Dairy Queen is closed from September through May, you live in Cleveland

If someone in a Home Depot store offers you assistance and they don't work there, you live in Cleveland

If you've worn shorts and a parka at the same time you live in Cleveland

If you've had a lengthy telephone conversation with someone who dialed a wrong number, you live in Cleveland

If "Vacation" means going anywhere south of I-80 for the weekend, you live in Cleveland

If you measure distance in hours, you live in Cleveland

If you have switched from "heat" to "A/C" in the same day and back again you live in Cleveland

If you can drive 75 mph through 2 feet of snow during a raging blizzard without flinching, you live in Cleveland

If you carry jumpers in your car and your wife knows how to use them, you live in Cleveland

If you design your kid's Halloween costume to fit over a snowsuit, you live in Cleveland

If the speed limit on the highway is 55 mph -- you're going 80 and everybody is passing you, you live in Cleveland

If driving is better in the winter because the potholes are filled with snow, you live in Cleveland

If you know all 4 seasons: almost winter, winter, still winter and road construction, you live in Cleveland

If you have more miles on your snow blower than your car, you live in Cleveland

If you find 10 degrees "a little chilly", you live in Cleveland

If you actually understand these jokes, and forward them to all your Cleveland friends & others, you live or have lived in Cleveland

Amazing Journey 1:31:21

2008-01-29T14:11:00.000-05:00

I finally did it...I joined thewho.com. There is quite a bit in there and it has been fun searching and seeing familuar names. I also recieved Amazing Journey from my brother Michael as a christmas present. (He somehow always knows the right gift:)
At 1 hour:31 minutes:21 seconds i captured this image when i paused. I had to pause because my tears got in the way.
Pete is talking about Keith and his voice starts to break up and it just tore me to shreads.

Long Live Rock.........................

jus goofin 'round

2008-01-23T12:16:00.000-05:00

cozy on up to the fire,

it's cold outside.

Romeo loves Amy....really.....(?)

let's end with some raspberries on top of some BIG blogger love!!!

Want snow?

2008-01-15T09:49:00.000-05:00

if you want it to snow a lot, here's what you have to do. (1) Put your pajamas on backwards. (2) Run around the kitchen 5 times. (3) Put 5 ice cubes in the toilet. (Lola says you can't flush that toilet so you better not use it..ha! :))

This was on our morning news program. The weather persons neice Lola is a 4 year old with a great imagination.

2007-12-21T15:44:00.000-05:00

My Dad just called me and told me he got the OK to come home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He will leave December 24th at 10am

::I'm dancin like a fool, singing, laughing, crying HAPPY tears::

blogger love

2007-12-20T11:14:00.000-05:00

I'm sending hugs, huddles, warm wishes, light and love to all.
And to all a good night!

xoxo

Brilliant

2007-12-16T11:00:00.000-05:00

"We all have light and dark inside us. What matters is the part we choose to act on."

Sirius Black in Harry Potter-Order of the Phoenix

2007-12-15T09:33:00.000-05:00

It doesn't seem right that trying to be positive should be so much work! I feel in battle every day. I need to visit my Dad today and keep a positive frame of mind for him. I fear his worst thoughts will come true. He has a Doctors appointment Tuesday to check progress with x-rays or MRI's and another consult Wednesday. I just don't think he's made enough progress to come home. AND he seems to be in more pain than b-4.
My oldest brother Michael needs a change of luck. Loads of bad has come upon him as well as the shite going on with Dad and the fam. I wish for him better days. He is a wonderful guy and deserves some good.
I am feeling like a prisioner. I'm bitter and resentful. It's so hard to be positive!
Feeling more and more like the chip off the ole mom block everday.

sorry for the bad ju-ju(?), needed to get it off my mind.

blah-

giggles :^)

2007-12-12T12:47:00.000-05:00

I like the moral of the story! :D

2007-12-10T11:49:00.000-05:00

Last weekend I saw something at Larry's Pistol & Pawn Shop that sparked my interest. The occasion was our 15th anniversary and I was looking for a little something extra for my wife Julie. What I came across was a 100,000-volt, pocket/purse-sized taser. The effects of the taser were supposed to be short lived, with no long-term adverse affect on your assailant, allowing her adequate time to retreat to safety....??

'WAY TOO COOL! Long story short, I bought the device and brought it home.

I loaded two AAA batteries in the darn thing and pushed the button. Nothing! I was disappointed. I learned, however, that if I pushed the button AND pressed it against a metal surface at the same time; I'd get the blue arc of electricity darting back and forth between the prongs.

AWESOME!!!

Unfortunately, I have yet to explain to Julie what that burn spot is on the face of her microwave.

Okay, so I was home alone with this new toy, thinking to myself that it couldn't be all that bad with only two triple-A batteries, right?

There I sat in my recliner, my cat Gracie looking on intently (trusting little soul) while I was reading the directions and thinking that I really needed to try this thing out on a flesh & blood moving target.

I must admit I thought about zapping Gracie (for a fraction of a second) and thought better of it. She is such a sweet cat. But, if I was going to give this thing to my wife to protect herself against a mugger, I did want some assurance that it would work as advertised. Am I wrong?

So, there I sat in a pair of shorts and a tank top with my reading glasses perched delicately on the bridge of my nose, directions in one hand, and taser in another.

The directions said that a one-second burst would shock and disorient your assailant; a two-second burst was supposed to cause muscle spasms and a major loss of bodily control; a three-second burst would purportedly make your assailant flop on the ground like a fish out of water. Any burst longer than three seconds would be wasting the batteries.? ? All the while I'm looking at this little device measuring about 5" long, less than 3/4 inch in circumference; pretty cute really and (loaded with two itsy, bitsy triple-A batteries) thinking to myself, "no possible way!"

What happened next is almost beyond description, but I'll do my best...? ? I'm sitting there alone, Gracie looking on with her head cocked to one side as to say, "don't do it master," reasoning that a one- second burst from such a tiny little ole thing couldn't hurt all that bad. I decided to give myself a one-second burst just for heck of it. I touched the prongs to my naked thigh, pushed the button, and . . .

HOLY MOTHER OF GOD, WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION!

I'm pretty sure Jessie Ventura ran in through the side door, picked me up in the recliner , then body slammed us both on the carpet, over and over and over again.

I vaguely recall waking up on my side in the fetal position, with tears in my eyes, body soaking wet, both nipples on fire, testicles nowhere to be found, with my left arm tucked under my body in the oddest position, and tingling in my legs?

The cat was standing over me making meowing sounds I had never heard before, licking my face, undoubtedly thinking to herself, "Do it again, stupid, do it again!"

Note: If you ever feel compelled to "mug" yourself with a taser, one note of caution: there is no such thing as a one-second burst when you zap yourself!

You will not let go of that thing until it is dislodged from your hand by a violent thrashing about on the floor.

A three-second burst would be considered conservative?

SON-OF-A-... That hurt like **% !!! A minute or so later (I can't be sure, as time was a relative thing at that point), I collected my wits (what little I had left), sat up and surveyed the landscape. My bent reading glasses were on the mantel of the fireplace. How did they get up there??? My triceps, right thigh and both nipples were still twitching. My face felt like it had been shot up with Novocain, and my bottom lip weighed 88 lbs. I'm still looking for my testicles! I'm offering a significant reward for their safe return!! Still in shock!

P. S. My wife loved the gift, and now regularly threatens me with it!

"If you think Education is difficult, try being stupid."

a consult

2007-11-27T08:20:00.000-05:00

On Wednesday we (mother,david and myself) are going to the "home" my father is in to discuss his progress. Thank you for all the hugs, huddles, thoughts, and wishes. They are truly pulling me through. Here's a thought and a challenge. I sure could use some GOOD news for a change.........anyone got any?

Well,

2007-11-20T07:56:00.000-05:00

shite hit the fan again last night. Gypsy, you are absolutely right! and exactly what i was going to write about this morning. (but in a slightly different way) Anyway, i have been miserable because i've been "fighting the system". You are right that i have the power to change and only I. So that's what i'm gonna do. I need to change because what i'm doing now is not working. For any of us. I guess i was fighting because i feared losing "me". well, "me" has been broken for a long time and not that great to begin with, so why was i holding onto it. Stupid! I feel that i will find the real me (in time). And with the changes I will be happier, more satisified with my life and the reasons why i'm here will be clear.
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If it all comes down to interpretation and my interpetations are wrong, why is someone elses right? I take everything in the negative. i'm not good enough for anything. i get shot down very easy and then give up. when the daily planner came up it got me thinking about how to get things done. i came up with a simple idea that if i cleaned two rooms a day, every room would be cleaned once a week. it was suggested that i change the plan so that i was not cleaning on the weekend. my interpretation was don't infringe on "my" time. i guess i needed to interpret it as that would take away from "family time".

This goes way beyond my husband. I really don't think he's the bad guy here. I don't think i'm wired correctly in the head.

i started out pretty positive today but i've lost it. I am so messed up. I'm sorry Gypsy and Val, all you say helps me more than you'll know. And just that you ladies take the time means the world to me. I know your lives are filled with "things" too. I feel horrible that i haven't been there for any of you. Dale you once told me to hang on to a little something and don't let it go - i think it's been your friendships and it's getting me through.
Maureen darlin, I luv ya. thanks for completing the circle. i will take you up on that real hug i hope soon.

i need to go visit my Dad now......Mom went there yesterday and blamed him for all that he's going through. "it's all your fault, Elmer". My Dad called me last night to tell me about the visit. I think it must have really bothered him because it was the same things he told me in the afternoon when i called him.

O.K.

2007-11-17T19:49:00.000-05:00

Just took a really long, hot shower. Hair is up in a towel and a chilled glass of wine sitting right close. Boy, it tastes really good! When i think of the last post and your comments i just shake my head in disbelief. You are all incredible and inspiring. I'm not going to get into last weeks past crap. It's all just too bizzare and unbelievable and sad and so-last-week(?). I would like to tell you that Dad is now in a convelescence home on intervenus antibiotics to treat spinal infection. They say treatment will continue through Dec. 23rd. He is working with a physical therapist to get him stronger. My brother Michael and I are working to keep his hope alive. That is a very tough thing to do when you yourself lose hope. I should have a couple good weeks till my mental capacity goes haywire again. So, thats my bit of "bright" news.
I started writing this Saturday night and i'll finish up this morning (Monday). I am going to put in some of the "crap" of last week just because maybe putting it here i can get it out of my head and move along.

I was told we are going to lose our house because of my spending! (Oh yea, i have drawers full of diamonds and designer clothes in my closet - NOT!) I am not allowed to go grocery shopping without hubby or any other kind of spending without him. Any money used needs to be ok'd by him in advance. I am a bit disturbed (understatement) by all this but after a while i'm hoping he'll see that i am not doing anything wrong. He has made up a daily time schedule for me to follow. I guess i asked for all of this because of my lack of organization and laziness.

Lots of crap going on with my mother and other brother (David) concerning my Dad as well. There is just nothing there anymore but hate and disrespect. It's sad, it hurts, and very draining to deal with delicately. And i'm exhausted just thinking about it to put it here, so i'm gonna stop with this part and move on.

And the normal crap.....Amy was sick and out of school 2 days. BFF issues with her. Didn't have a working vehicle. excetera, excetera and so on and so on.

I do think of you all everyday and wish good things for you.

feeling wayyyyyy toooooo self absorbed - SORRY :(

I don't deserve you!

2007-11-17T19:00:00.000-05:00

ALL OF YOU BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE!! I am grateful, touched, warmed by all of the kind and meaningful words. I am completely knocked out and at a loss for the proper words to express myself. tears are heavy again. I'll compose myself and come back with some news. I think of you all everyday and send hugs right back to ya. MWAH

Don't come around here no more

2007-11-09T15:44:00.000-05:00

it's going to be ugly and sad. i really don't want you to get caught up in this. this at the moment will be my sound board and venting place.

whats it all about

2007-11-09T15:32:00.000-05:00

you live, you get sick, all your life you pay into insurance for that day you need help, then when you need it it's only there short term. they take away your house even if you have others still living there. money you were going to live off "the rest of your days" is now gone before your gone. it's sick, why is it always a fight with something. im beaten battered shattered heartbroken sick tired sad. there is no rainbow and no happy endings.

Sorry, Thank you and Goodbye

2007-11-09T14:16:00.000-05:00

i really need to apologise to all of you wonderful ladies i have met through blogger these past years. every one of you have been a ray of my sunshine everyday. it was nice to have friends across the globe, a great experience, one i shall never forget.
Metalchick (intuitive and creative)
Gypsy (YOU are the BEST),
Vallyp (beautiful and smart),
Darlin Dale (strong and talented),
Stevie (brave and caring),
Margiecm (creative and daring),
Tink (your just the greatest),
Blackvelvetlace (genuine and sweet)
All of you have (especially altogether)an unmatched sense of humor that has kept me in stitches.
The One Gentleman, Neilbymouth! You are unforgettable.

i will keep you all in my heart~
Goodbye

Come Back

2007-11-05T10:24:00.000-05:00

What IS it all about?

2007-11-02T11:02:00.000-04:00

Suspected Parkinsons, maybe Poly myalgia Rhumatica, no, how about spinal infection? Just old age? Head x-ray showed dark spot which was probably a stroke. when, who knows. "Dad just keeps getting worse" so Mom called 911 and had him taken to the hospital Wednesday. Visited him Thursday morning, then stopped at my Moms to check in. I didn't want to stop at moms, but figured i'd catch hell if i didn't. I was shaking and upset but she and my bro#2 felt the need to bad mouth my father from top to bottom and side to side. It took ALL i had to stay composed. Then topped it off with the blame game.
He was transferred to another hospital last night.
My heart is shattered, can't stop crying. I must clench my jaw when i'm stressed because, man it hurts!
I love you all, my blogger friends, hope your weekend is full of smiles and sunshine!

it's a nice distraction.....

2007-10-29T11:33:00.000-04:00

found this at Tink's blog and it was fun. check it out....
http://www.blogthings.com
an check out http://weirdwagon.blogspot.com/
great blog and a great person

Your Monster Profile

Wicked Dictator

You Feast On: Fried Twinkies

You Lurk Around In: Shopping Malls

You Especially Like to Torment: Cops

What's Your Monster Name?

Everyday gets.....

2007-10-26T11:19:00.000-04:00

worse. My father is failing fast. They thought it might be beginning stages of Parkinsons but he's going down fast. I believe he was in the beginning stages two years ago, by all that we've found out just now. My Mother is 76 years old, and a shell of a woman. Her health and mental state is maxed at this point. i don't know what else to say....how about a song.....

I would like you to meet.....

2007-10-25T09:08:00.000-04:00

My Father! His name is Elmer John Wieland. Born Feburary 22, 1930. The first two pics were taken in December 2005, and the later two were taken November 2005. They believe he may have Parkinsons. Yesterday he said "It's a different world in never-never land". I am numb right now, so hopefully i'll be back later to fill in.

I love you Daddy!

Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007

2007-10-23T09:02:00.000-04:00

Here are some recent pics....

The last four were taken on Sunday after we visited my father. It's a place called Bedford Metro park System where I grew up. I used to "hang out" there a lot when I was a kid and it's a beautiful place to be. And I think someplace we all needed to be after the visit. My father is not well. He has a "follow-up" doctors appointment tomorrow and maybe we'll know a bit more. It was heart wrenching watching and hearing him tell my husband of his stay at the hospital. He cried.

I am going to get some fresh picked apples and make him an apple strudel.
i am a big mess but I'll pull thru-

Love-

City of Angels

2007-10-22T12:20:00.000-04:00

ever since the ghost tag i've had this film and song in my head. i recommend the movie if you need a good cry. i won't bore you with details but things are not good at camp cher.thank you for the well wishes and kind thoughts.

THANK YOU ALL FOR......

2007-10-19T12:57:00.000-04:00

I hope everyone has a beautiful, heart happy weekend:)

Alright get this

2007-10-17T20:45:00.000-04:00

get a phone call tonight at 8:30 pm from my brother telling me that my father was taken to the hospital on SUNDAY MORNING because he passed out in church and they couldn't wake him up. They just brought him home tonight WEDNESDAY!
important note - he will be ok, his heart rate dropped too low and they kept him in the hospital to keep an eye on him and they are going to change his heart meds.
the pisser is that no one called me to tell me anything. that poor man lay in the hospital for three days - ALONE. My mother didn't call because "well, we don't really know anything, so.....". my brother didn't call me because it was mom's decision. i still have another brother who doesn't know. i just tried to call him and he switched phones and i do not have his cell - so i e-mailed a note for him to call me.

AUGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH ! SCREAM, VENT, B**CH, SCREAM MORE, AUGGGGGHHHHHHHH!

ghost survey

2007-10-17T13:45:00.000-04:00

1. How old do you think you'll be when you die?
70

2. How will you die?
Hopefully in my sleep - it's my favorite thing to do!

3. What will your last words be?
won't be talking cause i'll be sleeping or maybe "5 more minutes, please"

4. What will your epitaphe read?
she got to see the who 3 times

5. Any parts of your body you wouldn't donate?
my eyes, maybe they seen too much!

6. What song will be played at your funeral?
the complete who catalog

7. Cremated, buried or "other"?
cremated

8. If you could take one thing with you to the "next life", what would it be?
my cigarettes (not really my answer, but when it crossed my mind i thought it was funny)

9. If you could take one person with you, whether they like it or not, who would it be?
couldn't bring her cause she already there, but i want to be with Bandit.

10. Supposing they existed, do you think you'd end up in heaven or hell?
i'd end up in between!

11. If you could haunt any one place, where would it be?
I'd like to travel instead of being in the one place.

12. If you could haunt any one person, who would it be?

13. What type of ghost would you be?
long flowing, wispy, floating, see through with a purple haze

14. You've been given the chance to send one message back to the land of the living. What does it say?

update

2007-10-17T13:18:00.000-04:00

gave blood so they could check my hormone levels and i don't remember but they will be checking for something else too. they took three viles so there must be something else, right? Anyway - doc is thinking of putting me on stratara. something they give for ADD. she asked me "think back to when you were in school, was it hard for you to focus? lots of daydreaming?" didn't everyone drift off during a lecture or a lesson? Now i have attention deficit disorder!? i guess it bothers me to be labeled but if it helps me, i'm in, i guess. I don't know - i have to do a bit of research. still in a bit of a fog and can't seem to break thru it. pathetic, my brain and words are traveling in circles. dizzy and i got to get some things done around here. thanks for listening to my babble.

Black fog is lifting?

2007-10-15T12:43:00.000-04:00

It's hell being trapped inside my head! Gypsy, your huddles really helped. Oh and i used your shoulder to cry on Saturday night as well.
Hubby and I were invited to a clam bake Saturday evening. Now I wasn't much in the mood but I thought it might help bring me back. So, i'm all dressed, coat and gloves in hand and Hubby says "oh yea, Tim (the person throwing the bash) said that Diane might be there tonight" {someone reaches into my chest cavity and grabs my heart with cold hands and proceeds to juice it like a fresh orange} (Diane is an "old girlfriend" of my hubbys) Everything Halts! And i'm trying to breathe. None of this would have bothered me if my mental capabilities were switched on. But they are in the "OFF" position. "That shouldn't be a problem, right?" hubby says. In a very low, uncaring, defeated voice i said "i need to go to the bathroom". I stood there and looked real hard into the lifeless eyes that stared back at me and realized "I can't do this", "it won't be good". Calmly walked downstairs taking my coat off, my shoes, and putting things away said to hubby "Ya know, i really don't feel well and being outside in the cold all night is probably not the best thing i could do for myself right now". He went on and I sobbed for a little while.

I am deeply moved and extremely touched by your comments and your caring. I would like to address you all individually but I just can't seem to do even that at the moment. Just know my heart doesn't feel like fresh squeezed juice right now.
THANK YOU!

scrambled

2007-10-12T11:44:00.000-04:00

i need to sort this all out but having a difficult time as my thoughts are not healthy at the moment. Gypsy, you always come to my rescue. I feel as i'm forever in need of rescue and i'm disturbed by that. feel weak and helpless. i'm really sorry but i need to lay down and close my eyes. i'll be ok and i'll be back later

Business Time

2007-10-12T11:21:00.000-04:00

Hubby heard this on the radio laughed himself silly.

2007-10-11T11:17:00.000-04:00

Made a doc appointment for tue the 16th. sent out 6 resumes yesterday. and still can't get it right. needed to buy cigs and a black ink cartrdge (that was just replaced two weeks ago) spend, spend, spend.
we've got teens shooting their world apart, fathers taking kids for walks in the middle of the night not noticing the child falls out of stroller and moves along. A woman was awaken at 4am by childs cry and dogs barking. The child laid in the dirt crying for hours. Parents using dog training tactics on their children.
AGGGGGHHHHHH !
I think i will put this blog to rest in the next couple days. I am thinking of "farewell" words to say. till i make it back, i wish everyone else - goodness.

2007-10-10T09:52:00.001-04:00

OK, once again I'm sad and depressed. I'm starting to see a pattern here. I hope to get to the docs and see if there is a cure. I really shouldn't complain at all!
There are loads of people out there with way worse problems than mine. I need to make a bunch of changes in my life or i fear there will never be any happy. Now I'm not looking for anything here - i just need to air my laundry list of unacceptables and plaster it on every surface in my house to constantly remind myself of how bad i really am.

husband is not happy -
I spend too much money, i don't have a job to replace any of the money i'm spending, i don't keep a clean enough house (seeing as i am home all the time, the place should be perfectly clean at any given moment), i don't have dinner on the table whenever he decides to come home from work, we don't have sex anymore, ever (he is a very attractive man, i don't know why i don't want to), I smoke, i don't smile anymore, I'm overweight and lack any kind of "style" to my hair, and "it doesn't look good the way I've been wearing it for the past 6 months".

OK lets look at the cures for these first few problems i have:
I spend too much money - no brain er, right, GET A JOB! OK, i can only work the hours of 9 to 3 so i am here to get Amy ready for school and see her off the bus after school. No nights, no weekends - no problem, right?
I don't keep a clean enough house - hum, let's see, get off my lazy ass and get the job done. Don't waste hours on the computer.
Dinner - plan ahead, have the ingredients and cook!
SEX, and all that follows goes together! If, no when, I quit smoking, lose weight, wear make-up again, get contacts, and restyle my hair - I will be an attractive partner and the fires may be lit again. and to mention, not wasting his money, keeping his belly full, and the house clean.

I stink, i feel like i am a waste of human flesh. I have no positive contributions to anyone or anything or even myself. oh yea, i am also not organized. and in not being organized i am lost as to how to even get started to correct my miserable existence.
I'm gonna go upstairs and put on some nice clothes, try and fix up my hair, go to Kohl's department store, Michael's craft store, and Aurora Farms Outlet center and fill out some applications and get a job. Then i have to get some postage stamps to put on the bills my husband got up extra early to pay because i didn't "get to it" yesterday.

ya know, i get it. None of this is his fault. The blame all lies with me. It is all my problem and i have to fix it or...or.....or else! I am a lazy, no good, unorganized schlep that has to stop sucking the life OUT of my husband. Although i guess if i did that in the bedroom that might solve something!

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2007-10-08T11:35:00.001-04:00

need to laugh?

2007-09-21T11:38:00.001-04:00

just for the smile

2007-09-17T11:24:00.000-04:00

Baseball & Weddings

2007-09-17T10:00:00.000-04:00

being sick (or allergy attacks) facing the fact summer is almost over. We may get one more chance to swim as later in the week they predict the temps to be in the low 80's :) All in all i won't complain! How was your weekend?
{Huddles} to everyone!

9-9-2007 Eight years old

2007-09-14T09:31:00.000-04:00

Amy Renae Marchese

Modeling her new duds!

I'm reallly HUNGRY!

8 random facts tag

2007-09-07T09:36:00.000-04:00

1) Post rules before you give your facts.
2) List 8 random facts about yourself.
3) At the end of your post, choose (tag) 8 people and list their names, linking to them. (only found four to tag)
4) Leave a comment on their blog, letting them know they've been tagged.

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1) I need to lay on my back to get sleepy then turn on my right side with my arm under my pillow, which is under my head, to go to sleep.

2) I hate guns. My Uncle Bob was a Cleveland Police Officer. He would visit once in a while after work wearing his gun in its holster and it would put me in a frozen scared kind of state.

3) I am very naive. ( I believe all Neil's stories;)

4) My next attempt to quit smoking will be Sept. 17th. I drink loads of coffee and i need to lose weight.

5) Being like my mother frightens me.

6) I wish I had a talent. (drawing, writing, singing, musical, dancing, ect.)

7) I have yet to meet a better bunch of people than i've met here in blogland. I have shared many tears and celebrations. I don't comment alot but i visit everyone everyday. I am not confident with my writings, but i strive to be better.

8) THE WHO
Somewhere inside the music and words there is a home for me and it's the most comfortable place in the world. Once in a while i like to shut the real world off, take a bottle of wine and my headphones and go home.

http://cousinscorner.blogspot.com/
http://musicmikey.blogspot.com/
http://claireeliza.blogspot.com/
http://mblognroll.blogspot.com/

I've Been Tagged!!!!

2007-09-06T17:11:00.000-04:00

This clip seemed appropriate! (some great Moonie bits init)
I'll be back later with my random facts. ENJOY THE FLIK!

gettin in tune

2007-09-04T09:02:00.000-04:00

I'm singing this note 'cause it fits in well
With the chords I'm playing
I can't pretend there's any meaning here
Or in the things I'm saying

But I'm in tune
Right in tune
I'm in tune
And I'm gonna tune
Right in on you
Right in on you
Right in on you

I get a little tired of having to say
"Do you come here often?"
But when I look in your eyes and see the harmonies
And the heartaches soften

I'm getting in tune
Right in tune
I'm in tune
And I'm gonna tune
Right in on you (right in on you)
Right in on you (right in on you)
Right in on you

I've got it all here in my head
There's nothing more needs to be said
I'm just bangin' on my old piano
I'm getting in tune with the straight and narrow
(Getting in tune with the straight and narrow)
Getting in tune with the straight and narrow
(Getting in tune with the straight and narrow)
Yeah, I'm getting in tune with the straight and narrow
(Getting in tune with the straight and narrow)

I'm singing this note 'cause it fits in well
With the way I'm feeling
There's a symphony that I hear in your heart
Sets my head a-reeling

But I'm in tune
Right in tune
I'm in tune
And I'm gonna tune
Right in on you (right in on you)
Right in on you (right in on you)
Right in on you

Baby, with you
Baby, with you
Baby, with you
Baby, with you
Baby, with you

I've got it all here in my head
There's nothing more needs to be said
I'm just bangin' on my old piano
I'm getting in tune with the straight and narrow

Getting in tune with the straight and narrow [repeat

new pics

2007-08-31T12:58:00.000-04:00

Found out who's been eatin' in the back yard!

Flowers make me smile :)

Romeo is now known as "belly boy" and we've put him on kitty diet! :) Pics also show the new color of my dining room. Not done yet, still have to paint below the wood trim. That will be a "cocoa sand" color. (?)

To Amy, she was born in New Jersey and is MY Jersey Girl.

2007-08-29T09:31:00.000-04:00

What cha been up to?

2007-08-27T11:04:00.000-04:00

Amy and Dad camped out in the back yard.

wild weather! I must remember always... just above the clouds there is sunny weather and blue skies.

Romeo tries to comfort Amy when she "boo-booed" her hand. Awwwww!

NO, THIS IS NOT MY LEG! Albeit quite sexy! (mine are fatter and less hairy(tee hee)) Hubby got stung by a bee and the site became infected. He also learned, after a trip to the ER, he has become allergic!

Amy is beginning her second year of school. Time is going to fly!

Just a few things going on around here....hows about you?

Johnny, please tell her what shes won..........

2007-08-24T11:00:00.000-04:00

Gypsy made me do it :)

2007-08-21T10:17:00.000-04:00

Hint: i'm in the second row of every pic except the last one.

the who - Cleveland 1975

2007-08-18T13:09:00.001-04:00

2007-08-16T15:42:00.000-04:00

Aimster and her cousin Valerie "Cheetah Girls"

Sea Horse photo taken at the aquarium in Camden, New Jersey

newest flower in my oasis. This flower is for all my friends here. CHEERS!

Happy to be sad, then i must be ecstatic!

2007-08-06T12:16:00.001-04:00

Suesjoy-YOU ARE A SENSATION!

2007-07-30T09:30:00.001-04:00

Check out Suesjoy's blog and show your support

http://suesjoy.blogspot.com/

I overwhelm as I approach you
Make your lungs hold breath inside!
Lovers break caresses for me
Love enhanced when I've gone by.

You'll feel me coming,
A new vibration
From afar you'll see me
I'm a sensation.

They worship me and all I touch
Hazy eyed they catch my glance,
Pleasant shudders shake their senses
My warm momentum throws their stance.

You'll feel me coming
A new vibration
From afar you'll see me
I'm a sensation.

I leave a trail of rooted people
Mesmerised by just the sight,
The few I touch are now disciples
Love as One I Am the Light...

Soon you'll see me can't you feel me
I'm coming...
Send your troubles dancing he knows the answer
I'm coming...
I'm a sensation.

My thoughts and prayers are with you!

Brand New Day!!!!

2007-07-25T09:41:00.000-04:00

Here is my plan for today......
I'm gonna wake Amy up, we'll have some breakfast. I'll straighten up the house a bit. Take me a nice hot shower with some sweet smelling soaps. Get dressed in something other than my t-shirt, shorts and sneakers. Go to the market. Smile at everyone. Come home, mow the lawn in my oasis. Make dinner for my family. Straighted up house again! :) Maybe i'll even vacuum. By that time it'll be 8 o'clock. I'll have a glass of wine, sit in the back and read some of the last Potter book. I'll look back on my busy day - ok now i am having a mental block - what song is that line from? Oh well, it's gonna be a great one and i thank Stevie, Gypsy and Dale for your help and support. You ladies are the BEST! I hope we all have a Wonderful Wednesday.
Hugs & Kisses with Light & Love!!!!!

alright heres the low down

2007-07-24T21:27:00.000-04:00

Just visited my folks today and boy do we have a mess there! I walked in the house and said somthing light hearted and funny to my mom and she snorted at me and said "I am so pissed off" i return "why mom, whats wrong?" she snorts again and says "oh marital difficulties" "WHAT?"

time out, Amy's gettin out of the shower...........

Ok, so I knew a little of whats been going on since my brother called me Saturday afternoon in a tizzy. (little background) My mom, dad and brother are living together in the same house we all grew up in. My parents are in their mid to upper 70's and my brother is 49. My brother has never been married or had children. He sold his house 3 years ago to live with them as they are getting up in years and may need some help with the house. While he was going thru the sale I remember walkin in the backyard with my dad and he said "I don't know why your brother is selling his home, i hope he doesn't think he's comin here!" All the while my brother had every intension to move back home but never bothered to tell Dad.

My fathers health is not great. He takes 5 medications and for what (i find out today) nobody knows. Mom is upset because he does nothing around the house "except move from one chair to another and sleep" all day long.

My brother is upset for the same reasons. (I think he started the whole feud)

I just had to write this down and spill my guts cuz at this time - i have no one to takl to about this. I got off the phone with him a couple hours ago and he started gettin on my case because "i'm sticking up for HIM". (can you see the family divide?)

time out gotta emergency to handle - Amy sized emergency!
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OK, today is a new day huh? Sorry about the scare, Amy is fine. After the "emergency" of not being able to find her stuffed puppy she sleeps with all was right with the world and i fell asleep watching her sleep.
Wow, after reading this again I was a mess last night. I'm gonna finish up these ugly thoughts and put it away.
Last Saturday afternoons conversation with my brother went like this:
Brother asked, what are you doing this weekend?
I said, Nothing why?
B: Well there is something i got for your yard and i wanted to bring it over and things have gotten really bad here and i need to get away for a while.
I: You can stop over anytime we will be here. Why are things so bad at home?
B: well, i feel like i'm on the verge of hurting someone. it's that bad! I feel like i'm gonna end up on the news. we'll both be suprised if i don't. well, i put a knife in moms back when i had a fight with her last week about how lazy her husband (your father) is and she should do somthing about it. i got so mad i told her to write me a check and i'll be gone. She said she would but never did.

The conversation with my mom yesterday wentlike this:

Mom: He (my father) just sits around all day and does nothing. He moves from one chair to another and sleeps. He came home late from church, i wonder if he fell asleep there. He is on 5 different medications, one is for high blood pressure and one is to treat gout but what are the other 3 for?
I: well did you ask him?
M: yea but he don't know. I told him to call the doctors on monday and ask them but did he? no. Why the hell would you not know what you are taking medication for and why would you think that this sleeping all the time is ok?
I: well the doctors may not tell you what the meds are for but call the local pharmisist, he could give you some general information which would be a start.

then late last night my brother calls me to ask me if mom said anything to ME about whats going on. that went like this:

Me: yea she told me she was really pissed off
Brother: Ya know I could understand if he had an illness or something which made him not do anything around the house but he's just plain lazy. And i swear since mom said something to him he's gotten even lazier!
Me: well he is in his upper 70's and has a hard time getting around....
well that's all my brother needed to hear and he was off and screaming at me. and inbetween the screaming said things like "I wish he'd have a heart attack or something" , "I wish he'd go off and live at one of those 'homes' so i wouldn't have to see it" , "ya know i'd be happy if he just did something, anything, even just go for a walk everyday" , "all he does is cut the grass, edge the lawn and take out the trash, which takes all of 3 hours every week" , "OK fine if he's not going to do anything then at least say thank you for all the things i'm doing around here"

BLAH, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH, BBBBBBLLLLLLLLLAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!

It's all a bunch of nonsense! created because of no communication and no respect.

Raise a lil Hell - It's time!

2007-07-24T11:17:00.000-04:00

Gypsy and Dale you two are truly wonderous! I am so glad to be here because of you two. Gypsy, my heart swells with smiles and warmth for you and Neil. Dale, with everything you are dealing with now, you still stop by to pick me up!

LADIES - YOU BOTH ARE AN INSPIRATION FOR ME AND THANK YOU!