Moments of Introspection: October 2008

October 31, 2008

Happy Halloween

To all my family and friends...I hope you have a safe but Happy Halloween!

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Five Little Pumpkin Sitting On A Gate

Five little pumpkins sitting on a gate,
The first one said,
"Oh my, it's getting late."
The second one said,
"But we don't care."
The third one said,
"I see witches in the air."
The fourth one said,
"Let's run, and run, and run."
The fifth one said,
"Get ready for some fun."
Then whoosh went the wind,
and out went the lights,
And five little pumpkins rolled out of sight!

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Haunted House
- by Jack Prelutsky

There's a house upon the hilltop
We will not go inside
For that is where the witches live,
Where ghosts and goblins hide.

Tonight they have their party,
All the lights are burning bright,
But oh we will not go inside
The haunted house tonight.

The demons there are whirling
And the spirits swirl about.
They sing their songs to Halloween.
"Come join the fun," they shout.

But we do not want to go there
So we run with all our might
And oh we will not go inside
The haunted house tonight.

Halloween Questions!

Feel free to copy. I did...from Gina at "Gina's Public Diary".

1. What is the worst treat to get when trick-or-treating? I don't like those peanut butter taffy candies wrapped in orange or black paper.

2. What character from any horror film would you most like to play? Kathy Bates from "Misery"

3. Would you rather be a zombie, alien, or psycho? I am already a psycho LOL so I pick a Zombie.

4. How many Halloween, Friday the 13th, or Nightmare on Elm Street movies combined do you have on dvd?
I am not sure, I have never counted them.

5. What is the scariest movie you have ever seen? When I was a kid it was "Friday the 13th". As an adult I think "Darkness Falls" was the scariest.

6. Lamest costume you have seen on Halloween? Someone dressed as a prostitute.

7. Favorite Halloween treat? Chocolate

8. Friendly-faced jack o’lantern or scary one? Both! Depends on my mood.

9. Have you ever had nightmares about a scary movie character chasing you? Yes, and as an adult (38 years old) I still have bad dreams and I prefer to have a light on in the house at night.

10. Best thing about Halloween? All the wonderful candy!

11. Strangest Halloween custom you’ve heard of? None that I can think of.

12. Person in your family who most likes Halloween (not counting yourself)? My sister-in-law.

13. Are you superstitious? Yes, in some ways I am. I don't walk under ladders and I get chills when a black cat crosses my path. I don't step on cracks and I throw salt over my shoulder now and then.

Friday Fill-Ins: October 31, 2008

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1. My favorite food seasoning is salt! (Even though the doctor has told me to cut back on salt)
2. Barking dogs greeting me at the door when I come home is music to my ears.
3. Lucky is a good book by Jackie Collins.
4. Faithfulness, trust and honesty is something I take very seriously.
5. Many people need to take a chill pill.
6. Groceries and a new movie was the last thing I bought at the store.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to watching scary movies, tomorrow my plans include playing World of Warcraft, sleeping and being lazy and Sunday, I want to get things ready for the trip to my brother's house!

Friday Fun: The Spooky Edition

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1. Do you dress up with your kids or do you leave it to them?
When the children were younger I would dress them up and dress up myself and go out trick-or-treating. We always had fun even though we were really tired by the end of the night.

2. Do you have any special things you do on Halloween? No

3. What is the most creative costume you have seen? I have seen someone dress up as the "Stay Puff Marshmallow Man" from the movie Ghostbusters! Too Funny!

4. Favorite candy? Chocolate!

Top 5 On Friday: Spooky Halloween Songs

Top 5 On Friday - Week 197
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Top 5 Spooky Halloween Songs
1. "Thriller" by Michael Jackson
2. Theme song from Friday the 13th
3. "Don't Fear the Reaper" by the Blue Oyster Cult
4. "Somebody's Watching Me" by Rockwell
5. Theme songs from "Halloween" and "The Exorcist"

Friday 4: Who Has?

Friday 5 for October 31: Hues Your Head
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1. Among people you know, who has the greenest thumb? My sister-in-law, Christina
2. Among people you know, who has the bluest blood? My Aunt, Shirley
3. Among people you know, who has the yellowest belly? My ex-husband, Richard
4. Among people you know, who has the blackest heart? No one that I can think of
5. Among people you know, who is the most silver-tongued? Steve (my boyfriend/live-in/common law marriage man)

October 30, 2008

Kreativ Blogger Award

I was tagged by the Skittles over at "Skittles Place" for this award! She totally rocks! I am very honored that she thought of me. If you get a chance...drop by her blog for a visit!

Here are the rules:
1. Mention the blog that gave it to you and comment on their blog to let them know you have posted your award.
2. Publish these rules.
3. Share 6 values that are important to you and 6 things you do not support.
4. Grant the prize to 6 people.

Six Values:
1. Honesty
2. Trust
3. Faithfulness
4. Kindness
5. Love
6. Compassion

Six Things I Don't Support
1. Stupidity
2. Child Abuse
3. Animal Abuse
4. Office Gossip
5. Thieves
6. Drinking and Driving

I Tag
1. Gina - Gina's Public Diary
2. Tamy - 3 Sides of Crazy
3. Jean - Penny Lane
4. Tammy - Mom Knows Everything
5. Bailey's Granny - My Life As A Grandma
6. Janet - Fond of Snape

Thursday Thirteen #20: Halloween

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Thirteen Halloween Quotes

01. At first cock-crow the ghosts must go/Back to their quiet graves below. -Theodosia Garrison

02. Double, double toil and trouble; fire burn and cauldron bubble. -Shakespeare, "Macbeth"

03. One need not be a chamber to be haunted; One need not be a house; The brain has corridors surpassing Material place. - Emily Dickinson

04. There are three things I have learned never to discuss with people: religion, politics and the Great Pumpkin. -Linus Van Pelt in It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

05. 'Tis now the very witching time of night, When churchyards yawn and hell itself breathes out Contagion to this world. -William Shakespeare

06. A grandmother pretends she doesn't know who you are on Halloween. -Erma Bombeck

07. My candle was nearly burnt out, when, by the glimmer of the half-extinguished light, I saw the dull yellow eye of the creature open... -Mary Shelley, Frankenstein

08. Eye of newt, and toe of frog, Wool of bat, and tongue of dog, Adder's fork, and blind-worm's sting, Lizard's leg, and owlet's wing, For a charm of powerful trouble, Like a hell-broth boil and bubble. -William Shakespeare

09. The devil's voice is sweet to hear. -Stephen King

10. Deep into the darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, Doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before. -Edgar Allan Poe, The Raven

11. Ghosts, like ladies, never speak till spoke to. -Richard Harris Barham

12. Where there is no imagination there is no horror. -Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

13. What fearful shapes and shadows beset his path, amidst the dim and ghastly glare of a snowy night! With what wistful look did he eye every trembling ray of light streaming across the waste fields from some distant window! How often was he appalled by some shrub covered with snow, which, like a sheeted specter, beset his very path! How often did he shrink with curdling awe at the sound of his own steps on the frosty crust beneath his feet; and dread to look over his shoulder, lest he should behold some uncouth being tramping close behind him! and how often was he thrown into complete dismay by some rushing blast, howling among the trees, in the idea that it was the Galloping Hessian on one of his nightly scouring!
- Washington Irving (a quote from "The Legend of Sleep Hollow").

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3x Thursday: Halloween

3x Thursday: 10/30/y2k+8: Boo!
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1. Do you like Halloween? Why/why not? I like Halloween...it can be such a fun holiday. I do miss taking my children trick-or-treating. But we can still watch scary movies!

2. What's your favorite part of the Halloween season? Why? I like the crisp air this time of year and the falling leaves.

3. Do you have plans for Halloween this year? If so, what are they? If not, why not? We are going to watch scary movies and eat junk food!

Thursday Threesome: Daylight Savings Time

Thursday Threesome
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Onesome: Daylight-- Savings Time is up here in the US this weekend. Ready? Set? Go? ...or will you just wake up and worry about it sometime Sunday? I will just wake up and worry about it on Sunday. Or maybe even set my clocks before going to bed...but I doubt it.

Twosome: Savings--? Hey, do you use coupons when you shop? ...and do you go looking for them online?
I don't really like to use coupons any more. Coupons are such as hassle and it seems like the cashier always screws up when I use them.

Threesome: Time-- to batten down the hatches where you are? They've had snow in Ohio and Ottawa; and we may not hit the 80's this weekend in CaliLand: is Winter approaching for you?
I have not prepared for winter yet. It has been a little cooler here in Missouri but nothing too horrible. I have not even used my heat yet but I probably should have for a few days.

October 29, 2008

Wednesday Weirdness: October 28, 2008

Wednesday Weirdness #27
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Questions by: Bella Dreamer
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1.) As an adult, do you do anything for Halloween or is it jut another day?
Now that my children are older, Halloween is just another day to me. It was fun when they were little but now there I have no reason to decorate the house or dress up.

2.) Do you ever dress up for Halloween? What will be your costume this year?
I use to dress up for Halloween but I have not done it in many years. No costume this year.

3.) Have you started Christmas shopping yet? When do you usually begin?
I have not even thought about starting my Christmas shopping yet. I usually wait until the pay day before Christmas to go out and get everyone's gifts.

4.) Do you look people in the eye when talking? Does it bother you when people don't make eye contact during conversation? I look people in the eye when I am talking. It took me many years to get to the point that I could do that because I have trust issues. I still have to talk myself into doing it at times. Yes, it bothers me when people don't make eye contact during conversation...I feel as if they are lying to me if they can't look at me. But I also have found out that the best liar in the world can look me in the eye.

5.) What excuse do you usually use when you want to take a day off work for no real reason?
If things are slow at work I tell the boss that it is slow and I am headed home. I don't take off work unless I have to because I want to have time saved for emergencies.

6.) How often, on average, do you find yourself thinking about sex per day?
Many times throughout the day I think about sex...maybe 5 or more times a day. Is that bad?

7.) What company makes your favorite brand of shoes? What makes them your favorite?
Dr. Scholls or Earth Shoes are my favorite because they are very comfortable. They also last a long time and don't make my feet sweat.

8.) Do you ever save alcohol bottles once they are empty? Not anymore, they just gather dust.

9.) Do you enjoy musicals? Sometimes but not very often. It depends on my mood and who I am with at the time.

October 28, 2008

Heads or Tails: Scary Story

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Today's Topic is: TAILS - Tell a scary story (Real or otherwise)
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I hear something similar to this when I was a kid!

Bloody Mary
She lived deep in the forest in a tiny cottage and sold herbal remedies for a living. Folks living in the town nearby called her Bloody Mary, and said she was a witch. None dared cross the old crone for fear that their cows would go dry, their food-stores rot away before winter, their children take sick of fever, or any number of terrible things that an angry witch could do to her neighbors.

Then the little girls in the village began to disappear, one by one. No one could find out where they had gone. Grief-stricken families searched the woods, the local buildings, and all the houses and barns, but there was no sign of the missing girls. A few brave souls even went to Bloody Mary's home in the woods to see if the witch had taken the girls, but she denied any knowledge of the disappearances. Still, it was noted that her haggard appearance had changed. She looked younger, more attractive. The neighbors were suspicious, but they could find no proof that the witch had taken their young ones.
Then came the night when the daughter of the miller rose from her bed and walked outside, following an enchanted sound no one else could hear. The miller's wife had a toothache and was sitting up in the kitchen treating the tooth with an herbal remedy when her daughter left the house. She screamed for her husband and followed the girl out of the door. The miller came running in his nightshirt. Together, they tried to restrain the girl, but she kept breaking away from them and heading out of town.

The desperate cries of the miller and his wife woke the neighbors. They came to assist the frantic couple. Suddenly, a sharp-eyed farmer gave a shout and pointed towards a strange light at the edge of the woods. A few townsmen followed him out into the field and saw Bloody Mary standing beside a large oak tree, holding a magic wand that was pointed towards the miller's house. She was glowing with an unearthly light as she set her evil spell upon the miller's daughter.

The townsmen grabbed their guns and their pitchforks and ran toward the witch. When she heard the commotion, Bloody Mary broke off her spell and fled back into the woods. The far-sighted farmer had loaded his gun with silver bullets in case the witch ever came after his daughter. Now he took aim and shot at her. The bullet hit Bloody Mary in the hip and she fell to the ground. The angry townsmen leapt upon her and carried her back into the field, where they built a huge bonfire and burned her at the stake.

As she burned, Bloody Mary screamed a curse at the villagers. If anyone mentioned her name aloud before a mirror, she would send her spirit to revenge herself upon them for her terrible death. When she was dead, the villagers went to the house in the wood and found the unmarked graves of the little girls the evil witch had murdered. She had used their blood to make her young again.

From that day to this, anyone foolish enough to chant Bloody Mary's name three times before a darkened mirror will summon the vengeful spirit of the witch. It is said that she will tear their bodies to pieces and rip their souls from their mutilated bodies. The souls of these unfortunate ones will burn in torment as Bloody Mary once was burned, and they will be trapped forever in the mirror.

Tuesday Tunes: Politics

Tuesday Tunes: Week 55
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The Meme Mistress stated..."There is one week left in the US before the election. This week I want you to pick one song that best describes the candidate of your choosing and tell us why you picked it."

I need to think about this one. I have decided who I am voting for but I cannot think of a song to describe him. However, when it comes to all canidates I keep thinking of the song "Little Lies" by Fleetwood Mac.

TMI Tuesday: Firsts

TMI Tuesday #158
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1. Who and when was your first crush? First Grade...his name was Jimmy (I even remember his last name but I wont post it here. I do wonder what happened to him).

2. Who and when was your first date? 10th Grade...with a boy named Richie, we only went to a basketball game.

3. Who and when was your first kiss? Around age 12 or 13...his name was Roy.

4. Who and when was your first partner while "fooling around" in car? Age 17, his name was Tom (he was 23). He was in town because he was bored with camping.

5. Who and when was your first partner while "fooling around" in a house? Age 17, my daughter's father, Rick.

6. Who and when was your first love? I really cared for my Rick (my daughter's natural father) but I really feel that my first love was Richard (my ex-husband).

Bonus: Who's blog did you first comment on? Unconscious Mutterings

Ten on Tuesday: Horror Movies

10 Favorite Horror Movies
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01. "Carrie"
02. "The Omen"
03. "Pet Cemetery"
04. "It"
05. "Halloween"
06. "Nightmare on Elm Street"
07. "Friday the 13th"
08. "The Exorcist"
09. "The Shining"
10. "Night of the Living Dead"

October 27, 2008

Monday Musings: Halloween

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'Tis now the very witching time of night, When churchyards yawn
and hell itself breathes out contagion to this world.
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Monday's a Bitch: Monster Mash

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1. Have you ever fallen victim to a Halloween prank(ie.smashed pumpkins,egged house)?
I have had the pumpkins on my front porch smashed before but I don't think it was out of spite. I have TP'd (toliet papered) someones house before and done a few other Halloween pranks.

2. Do you lean more towards homemade costumes,or store bought?
As a child mom usually made our costumes but as we got older it was easier to buy them. For my own children it always depended on what they wanted to be that year.

3. Have you read Mary Shelley's Frankenstein? If so,did you enjoy it?
Yes, I have read it. I enjoyed it. And I think I need to read it again...it has been awhile.

4. How long do you think you would last in a horror movie?
The director would probably kill me off in the first scene or two LOL.

5. If you were to be bitten,would you rather be turned into a vampire or a werewolf?
I think I would rather be a vampire because werewolves have too much hair.

Manic Monday: Values, Blanks and Tossing Out

Manic Monday #139
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What is the greatest value that guides your life?
Honesty, trust, faithfulness, love, loyalty, good morals and friendship

Fill in the blank: If I could be anybody besides myself, I would be lost and confused.

What is one item in your house that you should really throw out but probably never will?
Some of my dogs old toys and some stuffed animals that belong to my daughter.

Monday Music Mambo: Radio Station

Monday Music Mambo
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We're doing something a bit different today for the Mambo. I am assuming you all have access to a radio.

Turn on your radio and dial in to your favorite station. What is the first (recognizable) song that you hear? What do you think about that song? If you could request a song right now, which would you request?

I tuned into the local radio station 98.9 The Fort. The weather report was on LOL so I had to wait for the music to start. The first song to play was one I did not recognize. Towards the middle of the song I realized it was "Roll On Tonight" by Kid Rock. It is an ok song...not really one of my favorites by him.

If I could request a song right now I would request "Temperature" by Sean Paul. I need something to get me motivated here at work and something to warm me up! LOL My office is cold.

Matter of Fact Monday: Sky

Matter of Fact Monday
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I found some beautiful sky photos!

September Sky Pictures, Images and Photos

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Free Kibble News

Here's some exciting Free Kibble News!

Today, there's a "Daily Double" which will donate twice the amount of kibble for each trivia answer! Spread the word and double the donation for the day!

Tomorrow, you'll see our new Kibble Komic, The KIBBLEMANJARO EXPEDITION, 2008. We'll be updating the kibble komic about once a week.

Mimi Launched freekibble on April 01, 2008. On May 14, she delivered her first round of kibble to the Humane Society of Central Oregon: 240 lbs. and enough to feed 456 dogs for one day! Since then and as of today, October 27, freekibble and freekibblekat have raised over 62,000 lbs. (31 tons!!!) of kibble and enough to feed 400,000 nutritious meals to homeless dogs and cats! Freekibble now has 11 shelters across the country on a monthly program (see list @ http://www.freekibble.com/projects.asp). And several other shelters have received large one-time kibble donations!

And, in case you missed it, you can see Mimi talking kibble on the Ellen DeGeneres Show, at: http://www.freekibble.com/press.asp

Please keep on playing the trivia game and spread the word so we can feed many more homeless dogs and cats around the country.

Thanks for helping us feed the animals!

This message was sent by: Free Kibble, PO Box 699, Bend, OR 97701

October 26, 2008

Sunday Stealing: The AnyHow Meme

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1. Do you believe in seeing a rainbow after the rain? Yes

2. If you have a dream come true, what would it be? I dream of being happy!

3. Do you believe in eternity love? Sometimes.

4. What feeling do you love most? Being wanted and needed.

5. What feeling do you hate the most? Jealousy

6. Do you cherish every single friendship of yours? Yes

7. Do you believe in God? Yes

8. Who cares for you most? My children and Brother

9. What do you think is the most important thing in your life? My children and Brother

10. What emotion do you like to show? Love and Kindness

11. If you have something troubling you, what do you do? Withdraw in to my own little world to think about life and such.

12. Who do you admire most? My mother

13. Who did you last chat with in a chat room? Tara

14. What kind of person do you think the one we stole this meme from is? Fun and likes to laugh.

15. What color did you use to dye your hair? I have never dyed my hair.

16. Why are you doing this meme? To have fun and to stay awake longer.

17. What do you do when you're moody? Stay away from people and play games, read or do memes.

18. At which age do you wish to or did you, get married? I was married once at age 22. IF I get married again it will happen when it happens.

19. If today is the last day of your life, what will you do? Hug my family and talk to them.

20. Who is the person you trust the most? My brother

21. Last time you smiled? A few minutes ago while reading some jokes.

22. What are you listening to right now? A game on the XBox.

23. Who was the last person you saw in your dream? My son

24. Are you talking to someone while doing this? No, everyone is sleeping.

25. Do you walk with your eyes open or closed? Open so I don't hurt myself by tripping.

26. Is there a quote you live by? “You've gotta be original, because if you're like someone else, what do they need you for?” Said by Bernadette Peters

27. Do you want someone you cannot have? A million dollars.

28. Who always makes you laugh? My children

29. What was the worst idea you've had this week? Staying up this late.

30. Do you speak another language other than English? No

Unconscious Mutterings: October 26, 2008

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Luna Nina says ... and I think ... ?

1. Contemplate :: Figure out
2. In the house :: Family and laughter
3. Classical :: Nostalgic
4. Quest :: Searched For
5. Best friend :: Nancy Joe
6. 1991 :: Time of sadness
7. Never will :: forget somethings
8. Fool :: Idiot
9. Unhappy :: Sad
10. Best man :: Bride's Maid

October 25, 2008

Saturday 9: The Best of What's Around

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1. What's the best new website you've found? www.pogo.com has some great games to play!

2. What's the best movie you've seen? Gone With The Wind, The Green Mile and Twister

3. What's the best quote you know? “You've gotta be original, because if you're like someone else, what do they need you for?”
Said by Bernadette Peters

4. What's the best book you've read? Gone With The Wind

5. What's the best thing someone's done for you? Taken care of my house and my children when I was sick.

6. What's the best thing about your job? Meeting people from all over the world.

7. What’s the best CD you own? Aerosmith, "A Little South of Sanity"

8. What’s the best new TV show you watch? Heroes

9. What’s the best car you’ve owned? 1990 Mustang, 25th year Edition

Saturday Special: Supernatural

The Saturday Special
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1. Believe in ghosts, spirits, or the supernatural? Yes

2. Ever had a supernatural experience? Yes, when I was a kid...my cousin and I were in the woods playing and saw a man that was ghostlike, walking with a shaggy dog. We ran home screaming and crying but our parents did not believe us.

3. Favorite horror film? "Carrie" (and "The Omen", "Pet Cemetery", "It", "Halloween", "Nightmare on Elm Street", "Friday the 13th" and more)

4. Finish this line: Silently I walk in the moonless night, with a large hell hound by my side.

October 24, 2008

Happy 37th Birthday to my Sister-in-Law Christina!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRISTINA!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

Friday Fill-Ins #95: October 24, 2008

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1. Right now, I'm feeling tired, sad and a little stressed.
2. Home sleeping is where I want to be.
3. How does one tell when the other is lying?
4. My children and work keeps me on track.
5. Please don't bother me! I am trying to not work! hehe.
6. My dogs meeting me at the door when I come home, wagging their little stubby tails, fills me with joy.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to cooking dinner and watching a movie, tomorrow my plans include going to town for cleaning supplies and Sunday, I want to clean the bathrooms, do laundry and play World of Warcraft!

Top 5 On Friday: Fear This!

Top 5 On Friday - Week 196
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Top 5 Songs About Fear
1. "Don't Fear The Reaper" bu Blue Oyster Cult
2. "Halloween" (the movie) theme music
3. "Thriller" by Michael Jackson
4. "The Twilight Zone" (TV Show) theme music
5. "I'm Your Boogieman" by White Zombie

Friday 5: Where

Friday 5 for October 24: Where, Oh Where?
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1. Where’s your favorite beach? Daytona Beach, Florida
2. Where’s your favorite place to spend money? Wal Mart (only place in town to shop)
3. Where’s a good place to watch people? The Mall
4. Where’s a good place to be totally alone? At home
5. Where’s a place outside of work (or school) where you’re likely to run into people from work (or school)?
Wal Mart or Cracker Barrel

October 23, 2008

Thursday Thirteen #19: Halloween Animals

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Thirteen Halloween Animals

funny dog picture, loldogs, pimp,Â costume

funny dog picture, loldogs, dogs in costume, mr. t

christmas, funny dog picture, cute puppy pictures, dogs in costumes, loldogs

All I can say is dat my life is pretty plain.

loldog, chihuahua, costume, monty python, movies

loldog, pug, dog in costume, spiderpig, spiderpug,Â simpsons

loldog, funny dog picture, buns, dogs in costume

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IMPORTANT: Posting Comments

A sweet, kind blogging friend of mine (Bud) brought it to my attention that the comments section of my blog is not working very well. It seems blogger implemented something new and it seems to only work some of the time. So, I changed my settings so that the comment section is now a pop-up window. Please let me know if this works or not :)

Hugs!
~*~ Shannon ~*~

3x Thursday: Motivation

3x Thursday: 10/23/y2k+8: Motivate!
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1. What motivates you? Why? My children and my brother. Because without them I really have no purpose in life. Well, I have work and my dogs so that gives me purpose also but the three that I love the most give me a reason for living.

2. What happens when you can't be motivated to do something you need to do? How do you get the motivation back? I take a break, walk away from the situation and relax for awhile.

3. Are there any changes in the state of your world that need some motivation to do? What they are is optional, but how will you motivate yourself to do it? None that I can think of.

Thursday Threesome: Technology Marches On

Thursday Threesome: Just checking in
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Onesome: Just-- the Cell Phone? ...and no land line? How does it pencil out for you: do you need to have both a cell phone and a home phone in your life? How about down the road? Do you see yourself disconnecting from the hard-wired connection?
Currently I only have a cell phone. I shut off our land line at home awhile back because it was an unneeded expense. I might reconnect it in the future but I doubt it. I prefer to use my cell phone.

Twosome: Checking-- accounts, a thing of the past or something that will be around for a while? I'm wondering how much we're coming around to debit cards and online payments...
I still have a checking account but I don't write many checks from it (maybe 3 or 4 a month at the most). I prefer to do online payments or pay with my debit or credit cards.

Threesome: In-- the same vein: how about the net itself? If you're on it for basic communications then what happens when your handheld device becomes your email/chat/and voice communication system? Do you bail from the hardwired home links when wifi becomes just a little more ubiquitous? ...and before you answer, check in with any teen you see walking down the street with their head in the Net!
I don't use my cell phone for email or for surfing the web. I use it to send text messages now and then and to make/take phone calls. I use my desktop and laptop for instant messaging, email, Ventrillo and other ways to communicate with the ones I care about.

October 22, 2008

Wednesday Weirdness- Happy Birthday Edition

Wednesday Weirdness #26
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Questions by: Another Suburban Mom
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1. Is there a particular birthday that you are dreading (ex: 40th) why?
Now that I am getting older I dread every birthday. I really don't want to get old but such is life :)

2. What is your favorite birthday memory?
Birthdays during my teenage were nearly all good. Mom always made Chicken and Dumplings and Mississippi Mud Cake for me.

3. What was the best birthday present you ever received? The worst?
The best...a huge chocolate bouquet from Steve.
The worst...some cheap flowers from the gas station from my ex-husband.

4. Frosting roses: Love them or hate them? They are yummy!

5. Do you like when people make a big deal out of your birthday, or do you prefer a quiet or no celebration?
It seems that most people in my life don't even remember my birthday unless I remind them. I would like for my loved ones to remember my birthday on their own.

6. Surprise parties; Good or Evil? Very evil if it is for me...good if it is for someone else.

Wednesday Mind Hump: Do-It-Yourself (DIY)

Wednesday Mind Hump
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RFDuck says..."Hello everyone! Today is Do-it-yourself Day. Tell us about your proudest "do it yourself" moment."

My response...I don't remember my exact age but I remember the first time I pumped gas all by myself. Dad taught me how to do it one time and the next time I did it by myself! I was so proud. After that, every time we stopped for gas I would beg dad to let me pump it while he went in and paid for it.

October 21, 2008

BlogBlast For Peace Is Coming!

Come and check out Blog Blast For Peace and help us spread the word!

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Join The Revolution

Here are the rules and the story.

(1) Copy this into a post (2) ADD YOUR NAME to the bottom of the tag list
(3) Tag at as many people as you'd like.

The Peace Globe project began in the fall of 2006 with a simple post from one blog, Mimi Writes. The post ignited a flame in the blogosphere. The flame became a passion. The passion became a movement. It amazingly traveled from blog to blog to blog across the globe. Bloggers wrote passionate articles on what peace means to them, along with the promise of three Latin words scribbled on a globe - Dona Nobis Pacem (Grant Us Peace) - branded with the integrity of their names or blog names. It was positively inspiring to watch. And it began to happen all over the world - from Singapore to China to Afghanistan to Brooklyn.

It was simple. And powerful.

In less than three weeks bloggers from all across the globe will blog for peace.
We will speak with one voice. One subject. One day.
Won't you join us?
November 6, 2008

How To Get Your Peace Globe In 4 easy steps!

1. Right CLICK and SAVE the peace globe below or choose from other designs here.
2. Sign the globe using Paint, Photoshop or a similar graphics tool. Decorate the globe anyway you wish. You can even include the name of your blog. Click here for hundreds of inspiring examples from previous BlogBlasts.
3. Return the peace globe to me via email ~ mimiwrites2005 at yahoo.com - Let me know your blog's name and url by leaving a comment here and signing the Mr. Linky. Your submission will be numbered and dated in the official gallery . Your globe and post will be listed on the Official BlogBlast For Peace website and The Peace Globe Posts page.

Here's the most important part.
4. On November 6, 2008 DISPLAY YOUR GLOBE IN A POST. Title your post "Dona Nobis Pacem". This is important. The goal is for all blog post titles to say the same thing on the same day. Write about peace or simply fly your globe.

Go HERE for the other 3 globe template choices!)

If you'd like to help spread the word, take this button to your site. The code is in my sidebar.

I, Mimi Queen of Memes, hereby royally tag the following.......

(Before you copy this list on your blogs, ADD YOUR OWN NAME to the bottom of the list. )

............................................................................................................YOUR NAME HERE.

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE TAGGED TO PLAY.

Please passing this meme through the blogosphere. Peace + Power
This is Mimi Pencil Skirt reporting from the lovely land of the Peace Globes.
Memeing the Movement.

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