“Quit that, you look stupid.” “Thanks.” I slowed down to a walk. “I guess it doesn’t matter. You look stupid doing that too.” You know, I really hate listening to myself sometimes. Is it true that we are our own worst critic? Last summer I took up walking. I have arthritis and have found that … [Read more…]
I’m not a violent person by nature. I’m reasonable, I’m logical. I prefer to settle arguments by walking away from them. But I’ll tell you one thing, if you hurt me or something I love, I will hurt you. I guess this reaction developed years ago after I divorced. My heart wasn’t broken at the … [Read more…]
My husband has been wanting to get a donkey for awhile. We have haflinger draft horses, 4 mares. He wants to breed them with a donkey so that he can start breeding mules. Who knew? He decided to get “Red” after he found out the guy would sell him for pretty much the same price … [Read more…]
I think it is very important to go through life with a soundtrack. I mean, when you go to a movie you might not necessarily pay attention to the music, but if it wasn’t there you would notice. So it’s important to have a soundtrack that suits you. I have been making a soundtrack of … [Read more…]
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B| <3 3:) O:) -_- o.O >:o :3 (y) If you asked 5 years ago about emoticons people would look at you like you were crazy. It does sound like a made-up word. There are lots of people out there that wouldn’t have … [Read more…]
I feel like I have had a weight problem my entire life. I know that is not true but I feel that way. I first noticed that I was gaining weight when my body starting getting curves and everyone and their brother started noticing. When you’re in the 6th and 7th grade, weigh 70 lbs … [Read more…]
“Passion is fine, but passion burns fast. Passion’s design seems never to last. Better a match, better a blend. Who needs a lover? I need a friend.” Fanny Brice, Funny Lady Keeping things passionate is hard work. Sometimes it doesn’t seem worth it. Rest assured, it is. Looking for the love of your life sometimes … [Read more…]
I recently read a magazine article about helping your kids dissect trouble-makers and what to do if your kid ends up being the trouble maker. Then the article goes on to talk about if you encounter trouble makers. They list a few trouble-makers to be leery of: the compulsive dieter; the downer; the shopaholic; the … [Read more…]
I saw this t-shirt in a catalog that says “I feel a sin coming on”. I always wanted to buy it. But I want it to spell “sin”, “Cyn”. Everybody has a nickname. That one’s mine. When I was born my mother named me Cynthia Lu. All while growing up I was Cindy. Cindy Pierce. … [Read more…]
Sometimes you just have to prioritize. I have had to look at what’s good for me or my family, what’s going to make me money, and what’s close to my heart.