Like Press & Seal....
There are things that I am holding onto very tightly....
I know I am but I need them in order to get through all this...
And I will get through all this...
2 years ago
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Tis me!!!
I have been told that I am a Muppet.....one friend's nephew told me that I remind him of a cartoon character....well, I was on the phone with a friend and I was told that I remind them of Isabella from Phineas & Ferb due to one phrase...."Whatcha Doin'?"......hilarious because it's true!
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Round and Round....
The mention of a certain phrase just swirls me to one song and then along to the next one...for some reason these three are forever linked in my mind....here's the loop...
I hear the phrase “Chances are…”
Flash to Robert Downey Jr. in the movie “Chances Are” which ends with the song “After All” – a duet by Cher & Peter Cetera…
Then flash to Robert Downey Jr. on Ally Mcbeal singing "Chances Are" with Vonda Shephard….
And then that flashes to an Ally McBeal episode where Vonda sings "You Belong To Me"….which is also a book...
All three songs break my heart in one way or another….but in a good way….they are not linked to any person or any event in my life....I just love these songs....
After All
Lyrics - http://www.lyricsfreak.com/p/peter+cetera/after+all_20107398.html
Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihQxiObdY9c
(this song has been making me cry for over 15 years...I do prefer their duet but I could not find a video of them together!)
After All the stops and starts,
We keep coming back to these two hearts,
Two angels who've been rescued from the fall.
After All that we've been through,
It all comes down to me and you.
I guess it's meant to be,
Forever you and me, After All.
Chances Are
Lyrics - http://www.lyricsfreak.com/v/vonda+shepard/chances+are_20144709.html
Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnQtSUbgFL0
Chances are I'll see you
Somewhere in my dreams tonight
You'll be smiling like the night we met
Chances are I'll hold you and I'll offer
All I have
You're the only one I can't forget
Baby you're the best, I've ever met
You Belong To Me
Lyrics - http://www.cowboylyrics.com/lyrics/cline-patsy/you-belong-to-me-5575.html
Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEU_iiXcyPc
Fly the ocean in a silver plane
See the jungle when it's wet with rain
Just remember till you're home again
You belong to me
I hear the phrase “Chances are…”
Flash to Robert Downey Jr. in the movie “Chances Are” which ends with the song “After All” – a duet by Cher & Peter Cetera…
Then flash to Robert Downey Jr. on Ally Mcbeal singing "Chances Are" with Vonda Shephard….
And then that flashes to an Ally McBeal episode where Vonda sings "You Belong To Me"….which is also a book...
All three songs break my heart in one way or another….but in a good way….they are not linked to any person or any event in my life....I just love these songs....
After All
Lyrics - http://www.lyricsfreak.com/p/peter+cetera/after+all_20107398.html
Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihQxiObdY9c
(this song has been making me cry for over 15 years...I do prefer their duet but I could not find a video of them together!)
After All the stops and starts,
We keep coming back to these two hearts,
Two angels who've been rescued from the fall.
After All that we've been through,
It all comes down to me and you.
I guess it's meant to be,
Forever you and me, After All.
Chances Are
Lyrics - http://www.lyricsfreak.com/v/vonda+shepard/chances+are_20144709.html
Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnQtSUbgFL0
Chances are I'll see you
Somewhere in my dreams tonight
You'll be smiling like the night we met
Chances are I'll hold you and I'll offer
All I have
You're the only one I can't forget
Baby you're the best, I've ever met
You Belong To Me
Lyrics - http://www.cowboylyrics.com/lyrics/cline-patsy/you-belong-to-me-5575.html
Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEU_iiXcyPc
Fly the ocean in a silver plane
See the jungle when it's wet with rain
Just remember till you're home again
You belong to me
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Pirate Jokes....
Tee-hee! A new website for me to amuse myself with…. http://www.piratejokes.net/
plus a daily joke on Twitter!! (@piratejokes)
And check out the stuff in the Booty Shop….I’m still cracking up over the shirt where one Jolly Roger says “Yaaargh” and the other Jolly Roger says “I was just thinking the same thing!”
The people that make all of these ARR! jokes should be what? ARRested!
What is a pirate receptionist scared of? Getting CAAARRRRRpal Tunnel!
Why do pirates prefer to sail? Because they can't drive CARRRRRRRs!
Where did the pirate keep his boat? In the HARRRrrrrbor!
What did the pirate get when he cut himself in a battle? A SCAAAAARRRrrrrr!
Why did the pirate go back to the future? To see MAARRRTY McFly!!!
What's a pirate's favorite coffee spot? Starrrrrrrbucks
Why did the man have to become a pirate? He didn't learn the 3 ARRRRRRRs!
Why was the pirate's butt so big? He kept stealing everyone's booty!
What's the smelliest part of a pirate ship? The poop deck!
Why didn't the pirate get hungry when he was left on a desert island? Because of all the sand which is there!
What's a pirate's favorite herb? PARRRRsley!
What is a pirate's favorite board game? MonARRRRpoly!!
What do you call and official pirate? A carrrrrrd caarrrrrrying pirate!
What do nerd pirates do in high school? They run the video projectaaaaaaaaar.
What do pirates keep for good luck? Charrrrrrrrms!
What does a stoned pirate say? FARRrrrrgh out, matey!
Did you hear about the stupid pirate? Yeah, what a ret-AAAARRRRR-d!
What does a pirate say when he has a heart attack? Arrr! Me heartie!
plus a daily joke on Twitter!! (@piratejokes)
And check out the stuff in the Booty Shop….I’m still cracking up over the shirt where one Jolly Roger says “Yaaargh” and the other Jolly Roger says “I was just thinking the same thing!”
The people that make all of these ARR! jokes should be what? ARRested!
What is a pirate receptionist scared of? Getting CAAARRRRRpal Tunnel!
Why do pirates prefer to sail? Because they can't drive CARRRRRRRs!
Where did the pirate keep his boat? In the HARRRrrrrbor!
What did the pirate get when he cut himself in a battle? A SCAAAAARRRrrrrr!
Why did the pirate go back to the future? To see MAARRRTY McFly!!!
What's a pirate's favorite coffee spot? Starrrrrrrbucks
Why did the man have to become a pirate? He didn't learn the 3 ARRRRRRRs!
Why was the pirate's butt so big? He kept stealing everyone's booty!
What's the smelliest part of a pirate ship? The poop deck!
Why didn't the pirate get hungry when he was left on a desert island? Because of all the sand which is there!
What's a pirate's favorite herb? PARRRRsley!
What is a pirate's favorite board game? MonARRRRpoly!!
What do you call and official pirate? A carrrrrrd caarrrrrrying pirate!
What do nerd pirates do in high school? They run the video projectaaaaaaaaar.
What do pirates keep for good luck? Charrrrrrrrms!
What does a stoned pirate say? FARRrrrrgh out, matey!
Did you hear about the stupid pirate? Yeah, what a ret-AAAARRRRR-d!
What does a pirate say when he has a heart attack? Arrr! Me heartie!
Monday, August 23, 2010
Rainy Faire...
The Ren Faire in the rain is a different kind of fair...there really is no need to be family friendly because no one brings their kids out in a monsoon…As a result, you get to see the more adult side of the fair!
It is more intriguing to play this instrument while wearing a mask….it adds to the Phantom of the Opera theme.
We sent the rose girl after other people with cleavage after letting her know that beer was more important at the moment.
Moist is similar to damp…
I collected about an inch and a half of rainwater in an empty cup in about 15 minutes.
And the Ginger Pirate now owns a costume that I consider to be fan-f&*king-tastic!
Unfortunately, the day ended with a flat tire, but luckily we were in a safe (and dry!!) place so the wait for AAA was not bad. (always nice to know that car dealers are looking out for you when they give you the wrong size wrench for your lug nuts)
It is more intriguing to play this instrument while wearing a mask….it adds to the Phantom of the Opera theme.
The Washing Well Wenches are one of the best new acts at the faire. Wet dirty women providing good clean fun and making sure that grown men do the silliest things in order to get a flower for their ladies!
Watching women being chased by a very large Nordic looking man wanting to be fed like a baby bird provides quality entertainment!
Whenever there was a VFF question, it was directed to me first. ("Hey, they have those creepy shoes!")
We watched ducks being raced in a puddle – Orange should have won, but he lost it midway through…
Watching women being chased by a very large Nordic looking man wanting to be fed like a baby bird provides quality entertainment!
Whenever there was a VFF question, it was directed to me first. ("Hey, they have those creepy shoes!")
We watched ducks being raced in a puddle – Orange should have won, but he lost it midway through…
We sent the rose girl after other people with cleavage after letting her know that beer was more important at the moment.Moist is similar to damp…
I collected about an inch and a half of rainwater in an empty cup in about 15 minutes.
And the Ginger Pirate now owns a costume that I consider to be fan-f&*king-tastic!
There is a politically correct way to define what a pirate does....see the pic below...
Unfortunately, the day ended with a flat tire, but luckily we were in a safe (and dry!!) place so the wait for AAA was not bad. (always nice to know that car dealers are looking out for you when they give you the wrong size wrench for your lug nuts)
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
The Essence of Success
This is on the mousepad that I have owned since 1998....
I recently took the time to read it again....
Successful is the person who has lived well, laughed often and loved much, who has gained the respect of children, who leaves the world better than they found it, who has never lacked appreciation for the earth’s beauty, who never fails to look for the best in others or give the best of themselves.
I recently took the time to read it again....
Successful is the person who has lived well, laughed often and loved much, who has gained the respect of children, who leaves the world better than they found it, who has never lacked appreciation for the earth’s beauty, who never fails to look for the best in others or give the best of themselves.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Weekend Ying Yang...
The weekend went from one extreme to the other.....nicely balanced!
Saturday - I helped with the Splitrock Reservoir Cleanup. I was energized afterwards and felt really good about helping out the place that I have come to enjoy both on foot and on water. Plus I was able to really break in my new VFF's!
After that I had a mini family event with a very recalcitrant birthday girl. (99 year old cranky pants) There was a considerable amount of effort and time put into the party and her behavior was that of a complete brat. I really think that if she could have seen what she was going to become, she would have changed things in her life.
And then I headed to my third event of the day – one of my friends was in town from the South and he had a get together at his parent’s house. So I drove the hour long commute that I did for a good six months before moving closer. Lots of laughs and lots of empanadas fueled my energy for the ride home!
Sunday – a very sleepy trip to IHOP and then zonking out on the couch while watching a bunch of TV……perfect balance to Saturday’s running around!
Saturday - I helped with the Splitrock Reservoir Cleanup. I was energized afterwards and felt really good about helping out the place that I have come to enjoy both on foot and on water. Plus I was able to really break in my new VFF's!
After that I had a mini family event with a very recalcitrant birthday girl. (99 year old cranky pants) There was a considerable amount of effort and time put into the party and her behavior was that of a complete brat. I really think that if she could have seen what she was going to become, she would have changed things in her life.
And then I headed to my third event of the day – one of my friends was in town from the South and he had a get together at his parent’s house. So I drove the hour long commute that I did for a good six months before moving closer. Lots of laughs and lots of empanadas fueled my energy for the ride home!
Sunday – a very sleepy trip to IHOP and then zonking out on the couch while watching a bunch of TV……perfect balance to Saturday’s running around!
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Zapatos Locos!!
An early birthday present....Vibram Five Fingers Trek Sports! I lurve them!!
And just because I find it cute, I have to share....
And just because I find it cute, I have to share....
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Fair Faire!! (more than fair actually!)
Ah, the NY Ren Faire....a yearly tradition!
It still amazes me how many band geeks end up at the faire. Like a natural migration!
We had a bunch of people and a few that had never been to the faire! I NEEDED a fun time & my friends did not disappoint.
A few of the high points:
“Yeti Feet” (FiveFingers) were used to cut the bar line.
Booby roses for all!
Feather envy was overcome.
Wacky Chickens were worth the trouble finding the stage.
Beards were referred to as scrub brushes.
We heckled at the Kissing Bridge.
And on the way out – frozen chocolate covered bananas and the stocks….that combination proved that we still had enough energy to roar with laughter after a LONG day in the hot sun!
Any guesses as to what this says?? (pouches....really....)
It still amazes me how many band geeks end up at the faire. Like a natural migration!
We had a bunch of people and a few that had never been to the faire! I NEEDED a fun time & my friends did not disappoint.
A few of the high points:
“Yeti Feet” (FiveFingers) were used to cut the bar line.
Booby roses for all!
Feather envy was overcome.
Wacky Chickens were worth the trouble finding the stage.
Beards were referred to as scrub brushes.
We heckled at the Kissing Bridge.
And on the way out – frozen chocolate covered bananas and the stocks….that combination proved that we still had enough energy to roar with laughter after a LONG day in the hot sun!
Any guesses as to what this says?? (pouches....really....)
Monday, August 9, 2010
Wheeling & Dealing...
Retail therapy in any form is good....getting a deal is even better!!
I know that you're all used to me posting about CVS, Walgreens and occasionally Rite Aid and Target but I have had a couple of trip lately at the supermarket where I just have to stop and glow about the savings....
Last two trips went a little something like this:
Purchased shredded cheese, ice cream & sausages
Total savings between items being on sale & coupons = $19.56
$2.78 OOP
Purchased many frozen treats, yogurt, snacks, bacon & eggs
Total savings between items being on sale & coupons = $28.86
$7.06 OOP
Both times the cashiers complimented me on savvy shopping!
I know that you're all used to me posting about CVS, Walgreens and occasionally Rite Aid and Target but I have had a couple of trip lately at the supermarket where I just have to stop and glow about the savings....
Last two trips went a little something like this:
Purchased shredded cheese, ice cream & sausages
Total savings between items being on sale & coupons = $19.56
$2.78 OOP
Purchased many frozen treats, yogurt, snacks, bacon & eggs
Total savings between items being on sale & coupons = $28.86
$7.06 OOP
Both times the cashiers complimented me on savvy shopping!
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Sparkle Lounge…..
Everybody, everyone c'mon c'mon
C'mon c'mon
Baby, baby won't you give me a good time?
Squeeze me, please me, make it feel like the last time
Hold me close and I'll make every dream come true
Just let the man in me meet the woman in you
Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose
Get back the spark, come light the fuse
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Everybody, everywhere
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon
Give a little, take a little
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon
Give it all ya' gotta give
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon
Let me hear it everyone, c'mon, c'mon
C'mon, c'mon
Baby, baby take the ride of a lifetime
Thrill me, kill me, won't you send me a lifeline?
Ready, steady go wherever you want to
I'll bet the 7 wonders ain't got nothin' on you
Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose
Get back the spark, come light the fuse
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Everybody, everywhere
C'mon, c'mon
C'mon, c'mon
C'mon, c'mon
C'mon, c'mon
C'mon c'mon
Baby, baby won't you give me a good time?
Squeeze me, please me, make it feel like the last time
Hold me close and I'll make every dream come true
Just let the man in me meet the woman in you
Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose
Get back the spark, come light the fuse
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Everybody, everywhere
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon
Give a little, take a little
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon
Give it all ya' gotta give
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon
Let me hear it everyone, c'mon, c'mon
C'mon, c'mon
Baby, baby take the ride of a lifetime
Thrill me, kill me, won't you send me a lifeline?
Ready, steady go wherever you want to
I'll bet the 7 wonders ain't got nothin' on you
Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose
Get back the spark, come light the fuse
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Everybody, everywhere
C'mon, c'mon
C'mon, c'mon
C'mon, c'mon
C'mon, c'mon
Friday, August 6, 2010
Smilez!!!
Check out this incredibly patient smiling kitty!!
The rest of the pix are HERE - my favorite is the kitty in a basket with a kitty in a basket on it's head!!
see more Lolcats and funny pictures
The rest of the pix are HERE - my favorite is the kitty in a basket with a kitty in a basket on it's head!!
see more Lolcats and funny pictures
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Descriptors...
None of the recent entries that I have written would go over well right now - lots of anger and negativity…no need to expose the masses to it....I do have some creative phrases though!!
Some of the overly dramatic descriptive phrases in my head that are apparently just dying to come out…I have caught myself writing:
Acting like a complete curmudgeon
Verbal Vorpal Sword
Devastatingly blue eyes
Spouting venom like a geyser
Crumbling into nothingness
Emotional vampires
I know that I am run down – I need to see my friends to recharge. And I will have the chance this weekend during the Ren Faire (bring on the debauchery!!)
That thought (and some good hugs) are helping me get through the week!
Some of the overly dramatic descriptive phrases in my head that are apparently just dying to come out…I have caught myself writing:
Acting like a complete curmudgeon
Verbal Vorpal Sword
Devastatingly blue eyes
Spouting venom like a geyser
Crumbling into nothingness
Emotional vampires
I know that I am run down – I need to see my friends to recharge. And I will have the chance this weekend during the Ren Faire (bring on the debauchery!!)
That thought (and some good hugs) are helping me get through the week!
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