Fantasy Header...

I found this header and this guy looks like Sean Connery and I'm in lust with him.

Yep...since I was about 10 years old..although I don't know who this other chicky

is...but I can

fantasize can't I?




Santa...if you read my blog.....I'm just sayin'

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Curb Appeal...

Look what I found. Yes...I found it. It was sitting on the curb in the neighborhood of the school where I work and there was a big o' sign on it that read "FREE..IT WORKS". It must of been sitting there for all 30 seconds because there is no way it would have lasted. So I picked it up, brought it home and I instantly got into warped speed like I do...I must be feeling better, and painted the base antique white...because even though you can't take a gift horse for granted, the black marble effect does not work for me.

It came with white lights...hence the "it works part" and I set it in my dining room in a corner.
Even though I probably have tons of ornaments to put on it I didn't want to bother with a search and rescue mission at this time and I grabbed the first thing I thought of...Jewelry..yep! It must be on my mind because I ran upstairs..(OK, I methodically walked) to my bedroom and emptied my 3 boxes of costume jewelry and brought some pieces down. I proceeded to decorate the tree with it. I think it looks cute...well it better because I'm not moving it now. If you click on the pic perhaps you could see earrings, brooches and yes..those are a string of faux pearls....the real ones are in hiding. I even threw some stuff on the bird cage next to it. Did I tell you that I have 4 bird cages in and around my house and not one bird in them...because I don't like birds..Sorry, I digress....So anyways...that's what I did today. Oh yeah! I baked this morning and then went to work and worked here on my blog and the average daily stuff. I think I'm getting better...I must be if I'm picking up people's trash...I'm just sayin'

$ For Gold...

The other day I went to a $ for Gold party. I was a little skeptical because first of all, I didn't believe it was worth it...at least to me. I have lots of jewelry but for some reason I hardly wear it. I hardly wear my wedding ring but when I took a peak into my stash of stuff I realized that there were some pieces that I haven't worn in roughly 30 years...Yeah! a long time. So I started picking out pieces that I either never liked or don't like anymore...you know, that old cheesey outdated gold necklace, that old lady brooch that I never liked and of course that ever popular, ex husband wedding band..yikes...didn't even know I still had that. Anyways, I put all the above and a couple of more pieces in a baggie and set off to the party.

When I arrived there were many women in deep conversation about the same things I was hesitant about AND they all had baggies too...that was a hoot! We all talked about getting rid of some stuff and how we thought that what we brought was either fake or not worth much...boy were we wrong. The company that offers these parties was set up in another room with a gaggle of equipment including a table with lamps, magnifiers, assorted liquids and paperwork. Behind the table sat 2 youngish gentlemen with a prospective client on the other side.

During my conversation with my friends, it would be interupted by shouts of "OH MY GOSH" and "ARE YOU KIDDING?" coming from the other room which frankly just peeked our curiosity. Finally I ventured into the room and watch as these 2 men worked they're magic. The lady that was sitting at the table was telling these two guys how sorry she was for bringing worthless stuff and the story behind certain pieces. I stood there patiently waiting till it was tallied ....waiting, waiting....$260.00. Well, you could have knocked me over with a feather...WOW! I watched person after person leave that table in either shock or joy after recieving the news that they had gain riches from bad jewelry. One lady left over $500.00 richer.

My turn....I go into my schpeel like everyone else.."I don't think this is real", "This is crap" and again the ever popular, "My ex's ring...I know it's worthless" and lo and behold...wait for it.....



...a whopping $162.00 Yipee!!!!

Later when I came home I told Eric..."Looks like your getting a Christmas Gift this year"...his response, "You didn't sell anything I gave you...right?"...nope, just the ever popular ex's.

A Sweet Design

As a small child I was always drawn to design. The design of homes, cars, gadgets you name it...to me, it was all about the aesthetics and presentation. Which is why I couldn't wait to get to my grandparents house for the holidays..to view their Christmas candy dish which was always filled with the most beautifully designed candy ever.....Ribbon Candy!

I would hover over the dish and be mesmerized by the vivid colors and swirls. I only partook in the eating of this wondrous candy once as I found out I did not like the taste, but the images of the bright hues and circular shapes would stay with me to this day. I even have Christmas ornaments that are replicas of Ribbon Candy but made from glass. And when it's time to decorate the tree, I pull them out of their container very gingerly and hold them in my hands and still stare at them in wonder and tell my daughter the story of how excited I was to get to my grandparents house. It's the little things that bring back memories of childhood.

Promises, promises...

Now that I'm back on my feet after my gb thingy, it's time for my family members and friends to cash in they're promises. Being that I was incapable of doing a whole lot of stuff and I don't mean outlandish or adventurous stuff, I mean regular mom and Nana stuff, I was reminded by Raquel as teenagers do, that it's time. One day when she wanted to go shopping for some new clothes I reminded her that the more I walk the more pain I felt and in a moment of weakness I told her that when this is all over, "I promise" I will take her shopping and we will have lunch and a girls day of it. Well, point me to the mall (gag) as this little venture is in the works. When my squirrely grandsons call and ask me every now and then if they can spend the night, Nana tells them that my tummy hurts and that "I promise" when I get better they can spend the night and we will bake cookies and build forts. Well guess who called and the date is set. And when my girl friends ask when can we get together and I have to tell them soon "I promise" because I can't eat much (surprise) and what's the use? So, I have fired off an email to them giving them a list of places that I think will be OK and that next Thursday is good. And last but certainly not least, my hubby Eric. After telling him and I know he understands, that simple gestures, gently touches and back rubs don't cut it that "I promise" it will get better and we can resume where we left off. This weekend is gonna be goood! I promise!

My list or lack of....

If I inconspicuously leave will there still be Christmas?. I could easily get in my car and go to the market and continue to drive right past it and perhaps end up in Vegas. I have soooo much to do and I feel like I'm behind..I'm probably not, it's just that I'm a control freak and my gallbladder thingy left me feeling outta control....NO LIKEY!!! Being here doesn't help...errr, maybe it does, ya know...venting. This is my to do list.....and I'm not even kidding. Ok....serenity now, serenity now....breathing, breathing...ok, now I'm gonna start...start at the beginning bunny...your an old pro...you can do this, things will get done, your not alone, ok....better.....better.....almost there....gift cards are nice...right?



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New temporary family member....

Yes it's true, we have a new 5 month old in our family...a heifer by the name of Rogue. Raquel is at it again with her school's farm project, except that instead of starting with a lamb in the Spring, she is starting with a heifer now until she sell her at auction in July. And, when Spring does come around, she will acquire a lamb for the same auction...two animals this year.

For all you city folk, a heifer is a young cow and by the end of the school year she will weight roughly 1,300 lbs. Now, Raquel is use to riding horses which also weight that amount but the difference is on a horse you are on top of them riding and controlling at the same time. With a cow you are side by side trying to train them for show. Not easy when 1,300 lbs doesn't want to move or do what you want her to do. I have no doubt that Raquel will do well as she is obsesses with animals and has a good head on her shoulders. She's already taken her Christmas pictures with Rogue.



So Merry Christmas and Happy MOOOO Year from our animals to your!