Nice article/read about today's special day!
"A wild card in the synced order of the rest of our lives"...
I like that!
Friday, February 29, 2008
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Dreaming on the Starlight Train
Listening to the newly revamped "In the Arms of Love" by Ottmar Liebert. Ahhhh, seeing this photo and listening to his music carries me away. In fact it'd be nice if the train carried me a little further to the south(left)...more specifically on the other side of Willowbend, then again I wouldn't mind if it carried me to the north (right) and stop in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Friday, February 22, 2008
Friday Funnies!
A store that sells new husbands has opened in New York City , where a woman may go to choose a husband. Among the instructions at the entrance is a description of how the store operates:
You may visit this store ONLY ONCE! There are six floors and the value of the products increase as the shopper ascends the flights. The shopper may choose any item from a particular floor, or may choose to go up to the next floor, but you cannot go back down except to exit the building!
So, a woman goes to the Husband Store to find a husband. On the first floor the sign on the door reads:
Floor 1 - These men Have Jobs.
She is intrigued, but continues to the second floor, where the sign reads:
Floor 2 - These men Have Jobs and Love Kids.
"That's nice," she thinks, "but I want more."
So she continues upward. The third floor sign reads:
Floor 3 - These men Have Jobs, Love Kids, and are Extremely Good Looking.
"Wow," she thinks, but feels compelled to keep going.
She goes to the fourth floor and the sign reads:
Floor 4 - These men Have Jobs, Love Kids, are Drop-dead Good Looking and Help With Housework.
"Oh, mercy me!" she exclaims, "I can hardly stand it!"
Still, she goes to the fifth floor and the sign reads:
Floor 5 - These men Have Jobs, Love Kids, are Drop-dead Gorgeous, Help with Housework, and Have a Strong Romantic Streak.
She is so tempted to stay, but she goes to the sixth floor, where the sign reads:
Floor 6 - You are visitor 31,456,012 to this floor. There are no men on this floor. This floor exists solely as proof that women are impossible to please. Thank you for shopping at the Husband Store!
PLEASE NOTE:
To avoid gender bias charges, the store's owner opened a New Wives store just across the street.
The first floor has wives that love sex.
The second floor has wives that love sex and have money and like beer.
The third, fourth, fifth and sixth floors have never been visited!!!
You may visit this store ONLY ONCE! There are six floors and the value of the products increase as the shopper ascends the flights. The shopper may choose any item from a particular floor, or may choose to go up to the next floor, but you cannot go back down except to exit the building!
So, a woman goes to the Husband Store to find a husband. On the first floor the sign on the door reads:
Floor 1 - These men Have Jobs.
She is intrigued, but continues to the second floor, where the sign reads:
Floor 2 - These men Have Jobs and Love Kids.
"That's nice," she thinks, "but I want more."
So she continues upward. The third floor sign reads:
Floor 3 - These men Have Jobs, Love Kids, and are Extremely Good Looking.
"Wow," she thinks, but feels compelled to keep going.
She goes to the fourth floor and the sign reads:
Floor 4 - These men Have Jobs, Love Kids, are Drop-dead Good Looking and Help With Housework.
"Oh, mercy me!" she exclaims, "I can hardly stand it!"
Still, she goes to the fifth floor and the sign reads:
Floor 5 - These men Have Jobs, Love Kids, are Drop-dead Gorgeous, Help with Housework, and Have a Strong Romantic Streak.
She is so tempted to stay, but she goes to the sixth floor, where the sign reads:
Floor 6 - You are visitor 31,456,012 to this floor. There are no men on this floor. This floor exists solely as proof that women are impossible to please. Thank you for shopping at the Husband Store!
PLEASE NOTE:
To avoid gender bias charges, the store's owner opened a New Wives store just across the street.
The first floor has wives that love sex.
The second floor has wives that love sex and have money and like beer.
The third, fourth, fifth and sixth floors have never been visited!!!
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Lost in the Sunshine
Today would be gorgeous! No getting lost in the sunshine as I'm inside most of the day! :-(
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Dan's Song
I was a big fan of the late Dan Fogelberg.
Thankfully, his music lives on.
I downloaded "Sometimes a Song" last night.
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"100% of proceeds from all digital sales will be donated to the Prostate Cancer Foundation".
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Very much looking forward to a CD release later this year.
Thank you to Jean Fogelberg for sharing such a personal song.
I had tears the first time I heard the song and
I've been listening to the song repeatedly
as Dan's voice is splendid.
Saturday, February 09, 2008
5000 miles....
Music: Five Thousand Miles, Jon Gagan
Mood: ehh, I've had better!
Sunday, February 03, 2008
Super Bowl Biggie
This is way too cute that I had to share with all the Bloggers out there! Go PATS!
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Home Remedies
AMAZINGLY SIMPLE HOME REMEDIES:
1. If you are choking on an ice cube simply pour a cup of boiling water down your throat. Presto! The blockage will instantly remove itself.
2. Avoid cutting yourself slicing vegetables by getting someone else to hold while you chop.
3. Avoid arguments with the Mrs. about lifting the toilet seat by using the sink.
4. For high blood pressure sufferers: simply cut yourself and bleed for a few minutes, thus reducing the pressure in your veins. Remember to use a timer.
5. A mouse trap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent you from rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snooze button.
6. If you have a bad cough, take a large dose of laxatives, then you will be afraid to cough.
7. You only need two tools in life: WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape.
8. Remember: Everyone seems normal until you get to know them.
Daily Thought: SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES: NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS.
...thanks Jane, I needed the laugh today! I especially like #5, 6, & 7!
1. If you are choking on an ice cube simply pour a cup of boiling water down your throat. Presto! The blockage will instantly remove itself.
2. Avoid cutting yourself slicing vegetables by getting someone else to hold while you chop.
3. Avoid arguments with the Mrs. about lifting the toilet seat by using the sink.
4. For high blood pressure sufferers: simply cut yourself and bleed for a few minutes, thus reducing the pressure in your veins. Remember to use a timer.
5. A mouse trap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent you from rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snooze button.
6. If you have a bad cough, take a large dose of laxatives, then you will be afraid to cough.
7. You only need two tools in life: WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape.
8. Remember: Everyone seems normal until you get to know them.
Daily Thought: SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES: NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS.
...thanks Jane, I needed the laugh today! I especially like #5, 6, & 7!
Monday, January 21, 2008
A Better Rain
It was a dreary rainy day today in H-town, which can make for a sad mood but as I left my massage this afternoon I kind of stood out there basking in the magic of cold rain drops stinging me and thanking God for letting me know that He's alive. A better rain it was!
Thanks to mRio for photo.
Honky Tonk Crowd
Howdy Folks
Yep, it's that time of the year here in H-Town and here comes the rodeo where all cowboy and cowgirl wanna be's (me included) get all duded up for one of the biggest rodeos in the country. Some of the biggest country stars come into town for three weeks of star-studded performances. Years ago, I used to work the rodeo and in doing so I got hooked on country music, thanks to George Strait! ;-) Nobody sings a country ballad like George. I've been digging out my old cd's and listening to some of that good old country sound...you know that crying in your beer music! Some of it cracks me up sometimes! I don't think I'll be going to the rodeo this year and I don't listen to the music as much as I used to but it's been fun listening and reminiscing...especially all those Rodeo cookoffs.
Friday, January 18, 2008
4 C
Mood: Sad
Music: Bad Day, Soundtrack: Alvin & the Chipmunks (yes Alvin)
whose husband is leaving for Iraq in the morning. He may be there for up to a year in harms way. Please remember those who serve in our military and sacrafice so much and especially their loved ones who remain behind waiting for what must seem like an eternity.
Music: Bad Day, Soundtrack: Alvin & the Chipmunks (yes Alvin)
whose husband is leaving for Iraq in the morning. He may be there for up to a year in harms way. Please remember those who serve in our military and sacrafice so much and especially their loved ones who remain behind waiting for what must seem like an eternity.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Friday, January 11, 2008
Friday Funnies
...and the laughs continue!
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Earl and Bubba, two good ole boys from Louisiana are quietly sitting in a boat fishing, chewing and drinking beer when suddenly Bubba says, "I think I'm going to divorce my wife - she hasn't spoke to me in over 2 months."Earl spits, sips his beer and says, "You better think it over - women like that are hard to find.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Dear Lord
Dear Lord,
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So far today, I am doing all right!
I have not gossiped, lost my temper,
been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish, or self indulgent.
I have not whined, complained, cursed, or
eaten any chocolate. I have charged nothing
on my credit card. But, I will be getting out of bed
in a minute, and I think I will need your help then.
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Sound familiar!
Monday, January 07, 2008
Friday, January 04, 2008
Be Happy
Yeah, it's the 1st weekend of the year! But wait, why am I so excited, I am working the whole weekend! No matter, I just wanted to blog this cute photo. I need to get me one of these laser lights so I can be happy too! :-) Have a great weekend.
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
Attunement
Music: In the Hands of Love, Ottmar Liebert
Mood: ehh (I'm going to back to work tomorrow)
Word of the Day...
Mood: ehh (I'm going to back to work tomorrow)
Word of the Day...
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Day 1 and we begin again. Daily Om has a great post for "starting new" of which I am going to print and keep a copy at the office and at work.
Today began with meditation and prayer. Late this afternoon, I took a nice walk in the crisp cold air. Earlier this evening, I caught up with a friend I hadn't seen in awhile.
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I've been off work for the past two weeks and it has been wonderful to take time out. I needed it so much. Even though the rush of the holidays kept me busy, I still managed to slow down and more importantly work on attunement.
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Tomorrow, work begins again and while I could use another week off my checkbook is telling me to get back into the office. :-( January promises to be a very busy month but I need to remind myself to slow down. Some exciting (and scary) things will be happening in the coming weeks and I'll share that as we get closer to the middle of the month. Till then, all the best to you and yours in 2008 and thanks for always stopping by.
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Azulito
Music: Our Last Farewell, Dan Fogelberg
Mood: tired and blue
I just got back from a quick trip to Corpus Christi. Driving at night can take a toll on you. I think though it was because we (my parents & myslelf) left with heavy hearts. Before we leave Corpus, we almost always stop at the cemetary to visit my brother and grandmother. This blue flower was at the tombstone of my grandmother. I found it laying by a tree all by itself and happily placed it on the tombstone. Afterwards, we walked across to the other side where my brother is and this is where the sadness comes in. We could not find his tombstone. We searched aimlessly for half an hour but to no avail. It seems the heavy rains shifted the soil and weeds and grass have taken over. My parents were so upset as was I. I ran over to the office, which was about to close. The woman promised that on Monday they will have the groundskeepers locate the tombstone and raise it. We hated to leave but it was getting late. So, tonight I am blue because I felt like we left him solito-all alone since we couldn't find him. I know it's just a tombstone we couldn't locate but still our hearts ache. Just so you know, I never really knew my brother (Armando) as he died at birth but he is the twin to my brother Arnold.
Still, he has always been in my heart. We didn't even tell Arnold what happened as he would be beside himself. Thank goodness he doesn't read this blog.
Mood: tired and blue
I just got back from a quick trip to Corpus Christi. Driving at night can take a toll on you. I think though it was because we (my parents & myslelf) left with heavy hearts. Before we leave Corpus, we almost always stop at the cemetary to visit my brother and grandmother. This blue flower was at the tombstone of my grandmother. I found it laying by a tree all by itself and happily placed it on the tombstone. Afterwards, we walked across to the other side where my brother is and this is where the sadness comes in. We could not find his tombstone. We searched aimlessly for half an hour but to no avail. It seems the heavy rains shifted the soil and weeds and grass have taken over. My parents were so upset as was I. I ran over to the office, which was about to close. The woman promised that on Monday they will have the groundskeepers locate the tombstone and raise it. We hated to leave but it was getting late. So, tonight I am blue because I felt like we left him solito-all alone since we couldn't find him. I know it's just a tombstone we couldn't locate but still our hearts ache. Just so you know, I never really knew my brother (Armando) as he died at birth but he is the twin to my brother Arnold.
Still, he has always been in my heart. We didn't even tell Arnold what happened as he would be beside himself. Thank goodness he doesn't read this blog.
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Aerial Boundaries
Some years back, I was introduced to the music by the late Michael Hedges. I had misplaced the CD but came across some of his music again on iTunes and have been playing it (Aerial Boundaries) regularly. I'm hooked. Another artist that we lost much too young. See him play title song live here. I wish I could've seen him play live.
Photo by Eureka/Erika
Photo by Eureka/Erika
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