Cryptic...

Because these words make me smile.....and laugh.....

Cairns

Mini Cows

Goat Catapults

839!!!!!

Waves....

Hi! Hi! Hi! I am here!!

Just started a new J-O-B and am adjusting to the new schedule and learning a whole bunch of things (including a new computer program).

I will be back with something witty...or cryptic....or funny...or all three sometime in the near future!!

In the meantime....ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ...........

Reading Puppies...

It’s no secret that I am a dog person. I like all animals, but I was the one that on New Year’s Day, at the ripe old age of two, wished every dog I came across a “Happy New Year!”. (with the same level of enthusiasm for every dog)

I just saw the book review for “Lost Dogs” – the story of what has become of Michael Vicks’ dogs. (backs up my theory that with the exception of a handful of them, all Michaels are evil)

I especially was touched by the fact that a bunch of the dogs have ended up as therapy dogs.

One organization in particular stood out - Paws for Tales – these dogs sit and listen to kids read!!!



What a fantastic way for a kid to get over a fear of reading out loud – the dog does not care if you take long to pronounce a word, will sit patiently as they sound it out and does not care if they have a speech impediment!

Left Foot, Right Foot....

Saturday was another new milestone for me in my outdoor adventures – I hiked over seven miles (that includes about 14,000 steps and some 800 foot vertical climbs that kicked my butt) with TWO outdoor guys….

We had planned to kayak to check out the fall foliage but the really strong winds got the best of me. I chickened out before the boats were even loaded on the car.

I am sorta ok with waves, it’s just the “what if I fall into the cold water” factor. I still have to practice the procedure for how to get back in the boat when I fall in. And I was not looking to try that on a chilly October day.

So, we opted for a hike. Great views, some bushwhacking and LOTS of laughs. I was quite tired when we got back but both of them said that I did great keeping up with the pace. It meant a lot (they do not give empty compliments) and I was VERY proud of myself that I did it!!!

Seeing Double....

This happened a few months ago....and I wrote out the entry....but I was not ready to share it...

There I was…..minding my own business…..when I turn and I see the doppelganger to end all doppelgangers….the big ray of sunshine…. just 20 years from now….complete with the same personality, beaming smile and unmistakable physical similarities...

Somehow he looked like he would give a bear hug if one was needed – for me - a complete stranger….

I felt the pang…and then it went from joy to anger and then back and forth a bit….

I am in a place where it did not floor me like it would have...

Interesting how you can run the full gamut of emotions in about 5 seconds....

We are not to the point of happy yet….a tentative friendship perhaps....

The original foundation was destroyed....It could take forever to rebuild...

If it even gets rebuilt….

Ka-ching!!

I think that I can safely say that I have conquered Rite Aid…..It has never been the best place for deals, but today I surprised even myself!


Gain Dish Detergent – on sale for $0.89 - $1.00 off manufacturer coupon

No Nonsense Pantyhose - on sale for $2.99 - $1.00 off RA coupon

Depends Underwear – on sale for $12.99 - $3.00 off manufacturer coupon and $2.00 off RA coupon

2 boxes of Playtex Tampons – on sale 2 for $8.00 - $1.00 off and $1.50 off manufacturer coupons and $2.00 off 2 RA coupon

$4 off your $20 purchase Rite Aid coupon

Total is $9.37

But wait, it gets better!

$1 Up Reward for the No Nonsense
$2 Up Reward for the 2 Playtex boxes

$4 RA rebate for the Depends

So, when all is said and done, the actual total is $2.37!!

$2.37.....HOLY CRAP!!

La, La, La...

I had quite the experience on Friday (and I still feel a bit hoity toity saying it) – I went to see an opera at the Met!!!

My friend won tickets to the final dress rehearsal for Boris Godunov and she invited me along. It was a long show (4 ½ hours with intermissions) and I am glad that I went with someone who is familiar with operas. Plus she gave me the synopsis to read while on the bus so I would have some clue as to what was going on.

No photos allowed in the opera house...I did not take this photo...nope...not me....
Did not take this one either....

Sitting outside, having a snack, looking up....

The door that lead to leg room!!

Couple of things:

The costumes were incredible….

No Phantom showed up, so no crashing chandelier either…

The woman that sang was neither fat nor wearing a bronze bustier and Viking hat…

The actor playing the priest looked like Eddie Izzard….

The lead is a smoker!! (we waited by the stage door to see the Latvian opera singer and watched the lead mingle with his friends)

The seats are made for some very short people – luckily we bumped into someone that we know and in exchange for some cookies, he asked us to join him in his seats. Box seats = different view and leg room!

Always bring snacks to the opera….

The end of intermission is announced by gongs and a woman with a xylophone.

The chandeliers are amazing…and I was thoroughly excited when they rose up to signal the start of the show…..

Opera groupies are an interesting bunch…..

Hakuna Matata...

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Disney Villains...

OMG, OMG, OMG!!!

Boingy, boingy, boingy!!!

This is what happens when my email is backlogged...

I see THIS later rather than sooner.....

A new MAC collection that calls to me.....

I have been a fan of the Disney Villains (and Villainesses) for ages.....



Cruella






Evil Queen







But the collection that I adore most of all....

MALEFICENT









I love that they used the drawings of these characters to model the different looks that you can achieve with each collection...