Too Hot To Get Out

It is 92 degrees outside but with the heat index, it feels like 103 degrees.

So, Shelby and I are hanging out in the ac. Too hot to get out of the Jeep!

Photo (c)2018 Shannon G. Wamsley

This post is linked to Camera Critters

and to Saturday Critters.

Patriotic Bandanna for Shelby

Independence Day is five days away, so Shelby is 

showing her patriotism with her new bandanna.

Photo (c)2018 Shannon G. Wamsley

Stuck in My Head: "My Immortal" by Evanesence

I'm so tired of being here

Suppressed by all my childish fears

And if you have to leave

I wish that you would just leave

'Cause your presence still lingers here

And it won't leave me alone

These wounds won't seem to heal, this pain is just too real

There's just too much that time cannot erase

When you cried, I'd wipe away all of your tears

When you'd scream, I'd fight away all of your fears

And I held your hand through all of these years

But you still have all of me

You used to captivate me by your resonating light

Now, I'm bound by the life you left behind

Your face it haunts my once pleasant dreams

Your voice it chased away all the sanity in me

These wounds won't seem to heal, this pain is just too real

There's just too much that time cannot erase

When you cried, I'd wipe away all of your tears

When you'd scream, I'd fight away all of your fears

And I held your hand through all of these years

But you still have all of me

I've tried so hard to tell myself that you're gone

But though you're still with me, I've been alone all along

When you cried, I'd wipe away all of your tears

When you'd scream, I'd fight away all of your fears

And I held your hand through all of these years

You still have all of me, me, me

Nail Trim Day for Shelby

Shelby is ready to go bye-bye!

On our way to the vet for a nail trim!

Shelby says, "Are we there yet"

 Photos (c)2018 Shannon G. Wamsley

eCard of the Week #251: Weekend's Over....

Weekend's over and I didn't get 

jack shit accomplished.

Mama Washed Shelby's Blanket

This morning I washed Shelby's favorite blanket. After making sure the blanket was nice and dry, I put it back on Shelby's bed. Shelby sniffed the blanket all over,then finally laid down on it.  But, she refused to look at me. I guess she liked the blanket being stinky.

 

Photos (c)2018 Shannon G. Wamsley

Sunday Stealing: Cricket's Drivel

1. When was the last time you went to the doctor? Do you like your doctor? I went recently to see the doctor.  I really do like her since she actually listens to my concerns.  She addresses all my questions and actually spends time with me during my visit.

2. My back is itching, will you scratch it for me? I will hand you a back scratcher!  I have several of them around the house.

3. Do you have nice handwriting? Not really.

4. We are sending you to either New Zealand or Canada, which one do you choose? New Zealand

5. Do you sing in the shower? Yes.

6. Have you ever been streaking? If so, how far did you streak and did anyone see you? I only went streaking one time. It was from the truck to the river (not very far at all). The only person that saw me was my at-the-time boyfriend.

7. How soon is too soon for Christmas decorations and music playing in the stores? Christmas decorations and Christmas music should start the week of Thanksgiving and last until Christmas....and that is it!

8. If you celebrated Halloween as a kid what was the costume you wore at 5? I did celebrate Halloween as a kid but I do not remember the costume I wore at age 5.  More than likely it was a homemade costume.  

9. How many cavities have you had in your life? As a kid I had several but none as an adult.

10. Is there anyone you regret meeting. Several people.

Friday Brings A Beautiful Sunrise to Wisconsin

On my way to work this morning, I got to witness another beautiful sunrise.

Seeing the sun rise always brings be a bit of happiness...happy to be alive another day.

These photos were taken by on in the Bangor/Rockland, Wisconsin area.

Photos (c)2018 Shannon G. Wamsley

First Day Of Summer Sunrise

Happy First Day of Summer Everyone!

This morning's sunrise was beautiful. (My camera did not

fully capture all of the beauty, but got close).  The sun was

fighting with the rain clouds. The rain won the battle.

 

Sunrise Photos (c)2018 Shannon G. Wamsley

Stuck In My Head: "I Don't Care" by Apocalyptica

I try to make it through my life

In my way, there's you

I try to make it through these lies

And That's all, I do

Just don't deny it

Don't try to fight this

And deal with it

That's just part of it.

If you were dead or still alive

I don't care

I don't care

Just go and leave this all behind

Cause I swear (I swear)

I don't care

I try to make you see my side

I always try to stay in line

But your eyes see right through

That's all they do

I'm getting buried in this place

I've got no room you're in my face

Don't say anything just go away

If you were dead or still alive

I don't care

I don't care

Just go and leave this all behind

Cause I swear (I swear)

I don't care

(Love changing everything)

(You won't be there for me)

(Love changing everything)

(You won't be there for me)

If you were dead or still alive

I don't care

I don't care

Just go and leave this all behind

Cause I swear (I swear)

I don't care

If you were dead or still alive

I don't care (I don't care)

I don't care (I don't care)

Just go and leave this all behind

I don't care (I swear)

I don't care

At all

eCard of the Week #250: I Love Sarcasm

I love sarcasm.

It's like punching someone in the face, 

but with words.

Sunday Stealing: Runway

1. Five ways to win your heart: Be kind. Be good to animals.  Don't be an asshole. Don't lie and be faithful.

2. Something you feel strongly about: Putting animal abusers in jail.

3. A book you love: Gone With The Wind

4. Five pet peeves: People talking with food in their mouth; small talk; stupidity; people that abuse children or animals; and people that cannot make a decision and then stick with that decision.

5. What you ate today: A banana, chocolate covered almonds, toasted marshmallow flavored Jelly Belly's, a steak, garden salad, cheese and tomatoes.

6. How important do you think education is? Extremely important.

7. Five people you find attractive: My husband, Matthew McConaughey, Mark Harmon, Sam Elliot and Sean Connery

8. What you wore today: Light gray pants with a lilac shirt, black socks, black sketchers, a bra and underwear.

9. Something you always think “what if” about: Colt is my son...he passed away on March 10, 2016.  I often wonder, "What if Colt was still alive?" 

10. Something you’re proud of: My children.

11. Five items you lust after: Happiness, 

12. Five words/phrases that make you laugh: "Whatever floats your boat."; "See you later alligator."; "After while, crocodile."; "Twatwaffle"; and "Twatapottamus".

13. A quote you try to live by: Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them.

14. Something you like and dislike about yourself.: I dislike how fat I am and I like that I am kind, even to those that are assholes.

15. A problem that you have had: Falling asleep, and staying asleep for more than an hour or two.

Favorite Spot with Favorite Blanket

Shelby decided it was to hot outside for her and that staying in the house, laying in one of her favorite spots, on one of her favorite blankets was the best thing to do. Plus, laying on this blanket keeps her Mama from giving the blanket a bath (the blanket really needs to be washed!)

Photo (c)2018 Shannon G. Wamsley

This post is linked to Camera Critters

and to Saturday Critters.

eCard of the Week #249: My Official Diagnosis

My official diagnosis is that you're a dumb ass.

http://bluntcard.com

Flag Day Sunrise in Wisconsin - June 14, 2018

From my family to yours...Happy Flag Day 2018

The History of Flag Day: www.usflag.org/history/flagday.html

I got to witness a beautiful sunrise while driving to work this morning.

I only managed to get four photos.

 

 

 

Photos (c)2018 Shannon G. Wamsley

You Are Loved!

Today, when you look at your life, who you have become, be grateful that you've made it to today. I am sure you have had moments when you thought you were gonna drown. When you felt like you couldn't handle it any longer. BUT you are here and you are stronger than you thought you were. You are stronger than you think you are today

You didn't arrive alone. You have had provision that surprised you, and support that helped hold you up You may not have even realized the influence that a simple smile may have had on your troubled heart or the hand that diverted that "last straw" that would have completely broken you.

Let the memory of your trials be a place of gratitude and the memory of your times of joy be sustenance for what may be hard today.

If your days are easy right now, store the joy in your heart like priceless treasure! Be the influence of strength while you are strong. Be the smile, the comfort of provision, the words of experience.

Know that you are loved.

Something To Bark At Before Treat Time

Shelby is looking for something to bark at.

She is done barking and potty time is over.
Time to go in and get a treat!

Photos (c)2018 Shannon G. Wamsley

Sunday Stealing: Bloggone

1. What brand and flavor of toothpaste do you use? I don't use regular toothpaste any more. I wear dentures and use denture related products.

2. What is your earliest memory? From around age 3.

3. Hot Dogs or Hamburgers? Hamburgers

4. If you could bring any one famous person back to life, who would it be? Prince

5. What is one thing we would always find in your fridge... what one thing would we never find? You will never find Brussels sprouts or asparagus in my fridge; but you will always find bottled water.

6. Did you have to go and look for the answer of #1? No.

7. Why don't watermelons grow on trees? Watermelons are too heavy and would fall off the tree before they were fully ripe.  

8. What is something that you own that you should probably just throw in the trash, but you never
will? Most of the things I own.

9. I push you into a room and lock the door. I leave you there for 6 hours. The walls are chalkboards and in the middle of the room there is a box of colored chalk. What will be written/drawn on the walls when I let you out? It depends on my mood and what I feel like writing about that day.

10. When was the last time you changed the oil on your car? Two months ago.

11. In your extended family, who has been married the longest? My mother-in-law and father-in-law....so far 51 years for them.

12. Name one thing that is so normal to you now that someone who was your age 50 years ago would think was abnormal. Owning a microwave.

13. Have you ever wanted someone or something so bad that it hurt? Yes.

14. What do you dip your french fries in? Mustard

15. What was the last picture that you took?  A photo of my dog (of course).

eCard of the Week #248: Crumb Ring

Can you stop eating at your desk all day?

The crumb ring around your chair is embarrassing.

Silly, Upside Down, Dog

I love this girl to the moon and back for infinity and beyond!

 

Photo (c)2018 Shannon G. Wamsley

Shelby Don't Not Appreciate Interrupting Trains

A little after midnight on June 3, 2018, I took Shelby outside to potty.

Unfortunately there was a train going by at the time, which Shelby had

to stare at until it went away. She does not appreciate being interrupted by trains!

Photo (c)2018 Shannon G. Wamsley

Sunday Stealing From Friday Five

1. Is there a smell that will immediately sicken you? Dog poop and skunk spray.

2. When you want quiet, where do you go? I go to bed to get some peace and quiet.

3. Do you need/prefer total darkness when you sleep? I need a nightlight in order to sleep.

4. What is your least favorite taste? The taste of slimy asparagus.

5. How heavily do you rely upon your sense of touch? I rely on my sense of touch as much as possible.

6. Do you mostly prepare your meals at home or do you eat out more? I eat out more than I prepare meals at home...much easier.

7. Is there a time of day when you are more likely to buy food already prepared? Lunch time

8. What is your average weekly grocery bill (for how many people)? What is your total restaurant/fast food bill for an average week? Two people and one dog, around $200 each week, depending on what sounds good that week.  Fast food/restaurant bill is maybe $100 each week.

9. What is your favorite meal to prepare at home? Chicken and Dumplings

10. What is your favorite meal to order in a restaurant? Steak, mashed potatoes and a salad.

11. Do you believe in fate? Not really

12. If Karma was to visit you now, would it be kind or kick you in the butt? I imagine karma would give me a small kick in the butt but mostly be kind.

13. Do you believe you have lived another life previous to this one? Yes.

14. What do you believe in with an unshakable resolve? Death

15. What one factor influences your life the most? The will to live.

Song That Defines Your Life

Mine is....

I Just Called to Say I Love You - Stevie Wonder

http://www.birthdayjams.com/

No New Year's Day to celebrate

No chocolate covered candy hearts to give away

No first of spring, no song to sing

In fact here's just another ordinary day

No April rain

No flowers bloom

No wedding Saturday within the month of June

But what it is, is something true

Made up of these three words that I must say to you

I just called to say I love you

I just called to say how much I care

I just called to say I love you

And I mean it from the bottom of my heart

No summer's high

No warm July

No harvest moon to light one tender August night

No autumn breeze

No falling leaves

Not even time for birds to fly to southern skies

No Libra sun

No Halloween

No giving thanks to all the Christmas joy you bring

But what it is, though old so new

To fill your heart like no three words could ever do

I just called to say I love you

I just called to say how much I care, I do

I just called to say I love you

And I mean it from the bottom of my heart

Can we sing it one more time please

I just called to say I love you (I just called to say, I just called to say I love you)

I just called to say how much I care, I do (I just called to say, I just called to say I do)

I just called to say I love you (I just called to say, I just called to say I love you)

And I mean it from the bottom of my heart, of my heart, I love you form the bottom of my heart

Happy 11th Blogoversary to Moments of Introspection

Hello Everyone! Today, June 1st is Moments of Introspection's 11th Blogoversary!

The original name of this blog was Simply Shannon.  However, Simply Shannon is the name
 of my personal web site, so I changed  the name to Shannon's Moments of Introspection.

In 2012 after a deep conversation with a friend, I changed the name of this blog to
Moments of Introspection.  I plan on leaving the name as is.

Happy 11th Blog Anniversary to Moments of Introspection!