My Aimless Infatuation

Is it Me or Blogger?

2011-09-22T17:04:00.002-05:00

Everytime I try to leave a comment on a blog post,it is telling me that I do not have permission to view this page. Is anyone else having this problem?~Dinah~

Fall is Upon Us.....Finally!!!

2011-09-05T12:07:00.002-05:00

Yes,I love Fall,if I could choose the season's then it would never leave. Like most of you Summer has kept me busy,way too busy. I feel like a hamster on a wheel going nowhere. I really don't remember there being so many chores when I was younger or maybe it just takes more out of me since I have gotten older. Anyway,I'm ready for things to slow down so I can get back to the things I love,like blogging. I hope you all are well and have enjoyed this Labor Day weekend. I am so far behind on my blog reading that I may never catch up but you all have been in my thoughts often. I miss this!~Dinah~

A Change

2011-05-19T07:06:00.002-05:00

Hi All,Just here playing around and changing things up a bit. There has been too many dark days here in "Sweet Home Alabama" lately,thought it was time for something bright and cheerie for a while.~Dinah~

Easter Songs from back in My Day

2011-04-24T08:30:00.004-05:00

Just wanted to pop in and wish everyone a very Happy Easter! I know I often repeat myself but I can't let this day go by without hearing my favorite Easter songs. This is hoping your day is good.~Dinah~

Another Saturday Night

2011-04-16T17:53:00.008-05:00

It sure has been quiet around here today(well except for having to run and do a cath change for someone but that's a whole other story). The storms came and went yesterday and left behind a sunny but cool day today so I'm just kind of soaking it up,being lazy and recharging for the week ahead. Here's a couple of pix I took this
morning......see,I'm not the only one kicking back today.

But ya know,all this laying around got me to thinking back on Saturday Night's when I was younger. Back then it was unthinkable to imagine myself sitting home alone. Saturday Night was just meant to be like this.

But when you get older things change and you have to learn to accept it. Heck I've had my share of those night's. I'm not complaining,I've always got Sam Cooke to fall back on.~Dinah~

To Whom it May Concern

2011-04-15T13:33:00.003-05:00

I need to start this out with a heartfelt apology(for not posting sooner)to those who have sent kind words and concern for me. It really lifts my spirits to know someone is thinking of me,Thank ya'll from the bottom of my heart.....Now,on to the boring stuff(I'll try to make a long story short). The medicine the Doctor gave me for my stomach and esphogus has really helped,He said they were one solid sore that seems to be from stress,so hopefully that problem will soon be solved. My main worry is the blockage in my right carotid artery. I had surgery on my left one several years ago,they waited until it was 97% blocked and mini-strokes hitting at least once a week. My right one is now at 60%(insurance will not pay for surgery until the blockage reaches at least 70%). So of course they want to treat it,for the time being with meds. The problem is if I take the plavix I end up with blood blisters all over me and the cholesterol medicine puts me in severe muscle pain. It's a no win situation. My fear of having a major stroke doesn't help,my parents both had strokes. My Mother only lived 5 days after having one but my Father lived 10 years as helpless as a baby. I took care of him at home for those 10 years and know the hell he went though. I'm trying to live each day and staying busy to not think about what the future holds for me,some days are harder than others. So,I'm planning a new project. I think it's time to paint the house again.......just as soon as I can decide on colors.♥~Dinah~♥

My Thursday!

2011-03-24T13:46:00.004-05:00

Friday I go back to the Doctor for more test,which will take all day since I have to travel so far. Their giving rain for Saturday and Sunday so I decided to get all my housework done Wednesday night and(early)Thursday morning to free up the rest of the day because I really needed to get the yard mowed. This will be the first time this year,so of course limbs had to be pick up and a few things moved in order to mow. Housework done(check)yard cleaned up(check)dogs fed(check)went and bought gas for lawnmower(check). Woo Hoo,everythings moving right along smoothly. Went out to the shop and started the lawnmower and backed it out,Now,I'm ready to get this over with so I can shower and rest a little while..........*%&#@.....(pause).........&%$@#...(pause)........&!*$%#!!!!!! That was me trying to engage the blade!!! Apparently I am no longer strong enough to do that! You could say I'm P.Oed at myself right now......I guess I'm over the hill,evidently I went around the bottom because for the life of me I don't remember being at the top. At least this little guy saw the humor in it!!!~Dinah~

An Amazing Sunset!

2011-03-20T07:41:00.004-05:00

I don't know where my thinkin' cap is,here lately,but I sure need to find it and put it back on. Last night was suppose to be some kind of "super moon" but I never saw it but I did see the biggest and most amazing sunset that I have ever seen. It was setting so fast and I was trying to get a picture,I was so excited I couldn't hold my camera still. I'm sure I will never see a bigger sunset in my liftime, I am so mad at myself. WHY,I did not switch to video is beyond me!!! Did anyone else see it? Here are the only pictures I got,just had to share.~Dinah~

It's a Goooojus Day Here!

2011-03-17T14:57:00.006-05:00

What a beautiful day it has been here today,couldn't order weather more perfect than this,72 and sunshine. So far this has been a pretty good week considering,the car went in the shop again,it's fixed and didn't break the bank. The water company informed me that I had a small water leak that over doubled my bill. I stressed for days thinking,of course,that it was under the house which only a stringbean can get under because this old house is only about 6 inches off the ground. But luckily my Uncle stopped by yesterday,walked across the yard and said "you have a leak under this outside water faucet". I kept my fingers crossed that he was right. Sure'nuff,after he dug down 2 1/2 feet,there it was. Not many people would have gotten down in that mud to repair it for me without charging an arm and a leg. He refused to take any money for helping me,which made me feel bad. I may not have the most friends and family in the world but I do have some of the best. I got out this morning to pay bills and enjoy this "gooooojus" weather and of course I could not pass by the thrift stores without stopping. Yes I am a junkstore junkie, I love all things rustic. Took a picture of this old wooden chicken coop hanging on the wall being used as a shelf,love it. You can stop laughing now,I also liked the lamp on top made out of a meat grinder. What do ya think?

I bought a few things,of course,2 sets of curtains and some birds I will paint to hang on the wall. Oh yeah,I forgot to tell you about nearly breaking my little toe the other night when I got up half asleep to turn the heat back on. I am very clumsy even when I'm wide awake,funny,I don't remember being that way when I was younger. I will spare you the picture of the black and blue foot.......your welcome.

Tomorrow is back to the Doctor again(heart Dr.this time)he is a hundred miles away and I'm sure that will be a do over when he orders test for a later date. They know this ahead of time I don't know why it can't all be scheduled for the same day? I guess the price of gas hasn't gone so high in their world. So I will make the best of it,there are some great thrift stores in that city,lol. I need to slow down with that addiction or ya'll might see me some night on hoarders. Just kidding,I'm not that far gone,yet! I think I have bent your ears long enough,have a great weekend and I hope the sun is shining on you all.~Dinah~

Where's the Good News?

2011-03-11T15:38:00.004-06:00

Hey guys, I got up this morning with a positive attitude. I intended to post a bright cheerie tid-bit because I think we all need a little encouragement in this day and time........BUT,I made the mistake of reading the news. It's kind of hard to stay in an upbeat mood when so many are suffering. So most of the day my thoughts have been with the Earthquake and Tsunami victims. I understand that I was born in a different era than we live in now but what the heck? I don't even remember the last time something really GOOD happened.......All I know is, the whole day long this song kept playing over and over in my head. This is truly how I feel and have felt for a very long time. It's so sad that the original version of this song was made nearly 30 years ago and it's more truthful today than then. So I will leave you all with this song and hope all your news is good.~Dinah~

I Could Tell You........

2011-03-05T11:50:00.007-06:00

Yep,here I sit,wondering what to say that might be of any interest to anyone other than me! I could tell you how the last month has been nothing but Doctors visits and test which left me feeling no better than when I started. I could tell you how Spring is on us and the grass is growing and needs mowing and how we usually don't have much Springtime so the dreadful heat is on it's way. Which by the way (sorry but) Summertime and I are not the best of friends.

I could tell you that the reason I tweaked my blog again was because of pop-ups. I guess it was from my background, must have been, because I think I fixed it. Then there is Maxwell that seems to be getting more demanding everyday but then who could
say no to this face?

I could go on and on but you would just get bored and leave.........wait,I COULD tell you about my Great-Granddaughter Bailee.

but I won't. So I will stop for now until (and maybe soon) I have something good that I could tell you.~Dinah~

The Truth....... if I Ever Saw It!

2011-03-02T23:22:00.004-06:00

A friend sent this to me and I couldn't resist sharing. Hope you get a kick out of it,I sure did.~Dinah~

When you have to visit a public bathroom, you usually find a line of women, so you smile politely and take your place.
Once it's your turn, you check for feet under the stall doors. Every stall is occupied.
Finally, a door opens and you dash in, nearly knocking down the woman leaving the stall. You get in to find the door won't latch. It doesn't matter, the wait has been so long you are about to wet your pants!
The dispenser for the modern "seat covers" (invented by someone's Mom, no doubt) is handy, but empty. You would hang your purse on the door hook, if there was one,
but there isn't - so you carefully, but quickly drape it around
your neck, (Mom would turn over in her grave if you put it on the FLOOR!), yank down your pants, and assume " The
Stance."
In this position your aging, toneless (God I should have gone to the gym!!!) thigh muscles begin to shake. You'd love to sit down, but you certainly hadn't taken time to wipe the seat
or lay toilet paper on it, so you hold "The Stance".
To take your mind off your trembling thighs, you reach for what you discover to be the empty toilet paper dispenser. In
your mind, you can hear your mother's voice saying, "Honey, if you had tried to clean the seat, you would have KNOWN there was no toilet paper!" Your thighs shake more.
You remember the tiny tissue that you blew your nose on yesterday -the one that's still in your purse.(Oh yeah, the purse around your neck, that now, you have to hold up trying not to strangle yourself at the same time). That will have to do.
You crumple it in the puffiest way possible.. It's still smaller than your thumbnail.
Someone pushes your door open because the latch doesn't work. The door hits your purse, which is hanging around your neck in front of your chest, and you and your purse topple backward against the tank of the toilet.
"Occupied!" you scream, as you reach for the door, dropping your precious, tiny, crumpled tissue in a puddle on the
floor, lose your footing altogether, and slide down directly onto the TOILET SEAT. It is wet of course.
You bolt up, knowing all too well that it's too late. Your bare bottom has made contact with every imaginable germ and life form on the uncovered seat because YOU never laid down toilet paper - not that there was any, even if you had taken time to try.

You know that your mother would be utterly appalled if she knew, because, you're certain her bare bottom never touched a public toilet seat because, frankly, dear, "You just don't KNOW what kind of diseases you could get".
By this time, the automatic sensor on the back of the toilet is so confused that it flushes, propelling a stream of water like a fire hose against the inside of the bowl that sprays a fine mist of water that covers your butt and runs down your legs and into your shoes.
The flush somehow sucks everything down with such force that you grab onto the empty toilet paper dispenser for fear of being dragged in, too. At this point, you give up. You're soaked by the spewing water and the wet toilet seat. You're e-x-h-a-U-S-t-e-d.
You try to wipe with a gum wrapper you found in your pocket and then slink out inconspicuously to the sinks.
You can't figure out how to operate the faucets with the automatic sensors, ......so you wipe your hands with spit and a dry paper towel and walk past the line of women still waiting.
You are no longer able to smile politely to them.
A kind soul at the very end of the line points out a piece of toilet paper trailing from your shoe. (Where was that when you NEEDED it??) You yank the paper from your shoe, plunk it in
the woman's hand and tell her warmly, "Here, you just might need this".
As you exit, you spot your hubby, who has long since entered, used, and left the men's restroom. Annoyed, he asks,
"What took you so long, and why is your purse hanging around your neck?" .................
This is dedicated to women everywhere who deal with public restrooms (rest??? You've GOT to be kidding!!). It finally explains to the men what really does take us so long. It also answers their other commonly asked questions about why
women go to the restroom in pairs. It's so the other gal can hold the door, hang onto your purse, and hand you Kleenex under the door!

Done Gone!!

2011-03-01T09:59:00.004-06:00

Ok,I have a confession and need some advice. I have been posting photo's the hard way or should I say the stupid way. I still use the old editor, which as you know,will only let me place photo's at the top. So,I have been writing my post's in reverse (ok,are you all finished laughing?). It's not easy writing a photo story backwards. This is the reason alot of the post's that I would like to share never make it to my blog. I have read that changing to the updated editor would help me place my photo's within my post, but many bloggers have switched to the updated editor only to have major problems with it. Some say they have even lost content after the switch. So,before I try this(and mess everything up) I would like to know if any of you have advice for me on this? Which editor do you use? How do you place a photo within your post after writing it? Help,I'm going(done gone)crazy!!!~Dinah~

I'm not going to blog about Holiday Weight Gain!

2011-01-25T14:13:00.007-06:00

Wow,this month has flew by I can't believe it's almost Feburary already. I have really enjoyed this winter(unlike most of the country). See,I was born and raised in Michigan and back then we had snow from November until the thaw in the Spring. Like everyone else,I grew tired of it. In 1966 I moved to Alabama and married and have lived here ever since. In those 45 years that I've lived here,I never remember a white Christmas(to me,Christmas=snow) but we had one this year. My son's are 42 and 38 years old and this was their first white Christmas. Then the 10th of Jan. we got another beautiful snow. I know most of you must think I'm crazy but you wouldn't believe the memories that came flooding back just by walking thru the snow.(I know,I know....a little is good but a lot is not). They are predicting snow again tonight and everyone around here is complaining, but not me,Let it Snow!!!!.......See how these wimps around here can't take a little snow!......................~Dinah~

Hello All!!

2011-01-03T14:40:00.002-06:00

It's time for me to tweak my blog again,hang in there,I will get it done sooner or later............in-between taking down all the Christmas decorations and packing them away AND a list of projects I want to do that is too long to list. At this rate I will still be packing away when the 4th of July rolls around. Anyway,just checking in and letting you know I'm trying.~Dinah~..........(Note to Self)PLEASE FINISH ONE PROJECT BEFORE STARTING ANOTHER!

2011

2011-01-01T00:21:00.000-06:00

Happy New Year everyone and God Bless!!!!

Merry Christmas Everyone!

2010-12-24T19:00:00.001-06:00

Merry Christmas!!

2010-12-22T09:18:00.002-06:00

Merry Christmas to all Mother's

2010-12-19T17:09:00.001-06:00

This is a repost from last year but I just love this poem. The years with your children fly by much faster than you think........so if you are lucky enough to still have small one's at home I'm here to tell you.....enjoy every moment..........cause these are the best days of your life!!

A Mother's Night Before Christmas

'Twas was the night before Christmas, when all thru the abode,
only one creature was stirring, and she was cleaning the commode.
The children were finally sleeping, all snug in their beds,
while visions of Nintendo Wii and Barbie, flipped through their heads.

The dad was snoring in front of the TV,
with a half-constructed bicycle on his knee.
So only the mom heard the reindeer hooves clatter,
which made her sigh, "Now what's the matter?"

With toilet bowl brush still clutched in her hand,
she descended the stairs, and saw the old man.
He was covered with ashes and soot, which fell with a shrug.
"Oh great," muttered the mom, "Now I have to clean the rug."

"Ho-ho-ho!" cried Santa, "I'm glad you're awake."
"Your gift was especially difficult to make."
"Thanks, Santa, but all I want is some time alone."
"Exactly!" he chuckled, "I've made you a clone."

"A clone?" she asked, "What good is that?
Run along, Santa, I've no time for chit-chat."

The mother's twin. Same hair, same eyes,
same double chin. "She'll cook, she'll dust, "
she'll mop every mess. You'll relax, take it easy,
watch The Young & the Restless." "Fantastic!" the mom cheered.
"My dream come true! "I'll shop. I'll read., I'll sleep a whole night
through! "

From the room above, the youngest began to fret.
"Mommy?! I scared... and I 'm wet."

The clone replied, "I'm coming, sweetheart."
"Hey," the mom smiled, "She knows her part."
The clone changed the small one, and hummed a tune,
as she bundled the child, in a blanket cocoon.

"You the best mommy ever. " I really love you."
The clone smiled and sighed, "I love you, too."
The mom frowned and said, "Sorry, Santa, no deal. "
That's my child's love, she's trying to steal."

Smiling wisely Santa said, "To me it is clear, "
Only one loving mother, is needed here."

The mom kissed her child, and tucked her into bed.
"Thank you, Santa, " for clearing my head.
I sometimes forget, it won't be very long,
when they'll be too old, for my cradle-song."

The clock on the mantle began to chime.
Santa whispered to the clone, "It works every time."
With the clone by his side Santa said, "Goodnight.
Merry Christmas, Mom, You'll be all right.

They Say a Picture's Worth a Thousand Words

2010-12-12T14:02:00.011-06:00

I know,long time no see or is it "hear" from me. You know how it is,sometimes we just let life get in the way of things we want to do. I could go on and on with the every day happenings since I last posted(as I'm sure you all could)but it seems I just can't seem to catch up and have enough time. I'm sure that time will come after the holidays when everything seems to come to a stand still until Spring. I have missed posting because it is therapy for me but even more I've missed visiting all your blogs. I hope all your Holidays are just as you want them to be and Love and Happiness surrounds you always. So until the next time I thought I'd leave you with a little of my world at this time of year. Just Christmas in the country.~Dinah~

Yea,I'm Getting Older but at least I'm in Good Company

2010-10-29T10:33:00.001-05:00

Unbelievable!!

2010-10-09T23:09:00.008-05:00

Who is the Eccentric One? Is it the violinist or the passers by?
Picture, if you will, the scene: Washington DC Metro Station one cold January morning a short while ago. This man is busking - playing his violin; he plays for about 45 minutes and completes six pieces by Bach.

Now, ask Will and Guy - does anyone take any notice? During that time approximately 2,000 people pass through the station, most of them on their way to work.

After 3 minutes a middle aged man notices there was a musician playing. He slows his pace and stops for a few seconds and then hurries to meet his schedule.

4 minutes later: The violinist receives his first dollar. A woman throws the money in the till and, without stopping, continues to walk.

6 minutes after that: A young man leans against the wall to listen to him, then looks at his watch and starts to walk again.

10 minutes later: A 3 year old boy stops but his mother tugs him along hurriedly, as the youngster stops to look at the violinist. Finally the mother pushes hard and the child continues to walk, turning his head all the time. This action is repeated by several other children. Every parent, without exception, forces them to move on.

45 minutes later: The musician plays on. Only 6 people have stopped and stayed for a while. About 20 have given him money but continued to walk at their normal pace.

He collected $32.00

1 hour later: He finishes playing and silence takes over. No one notices. No one applauds, nor is there any recognition.

Now - who was the violinist?

No one knew this, but the violinist was *Joshua Bell, one of the best musicians in the world. He played one of the most intricate pieces ever written, with a Stradivarius violin worth $3.5 million dollars. Two days before Joshua Bell sold out a theatre in Boston where the seats averaged $100.00

This is a real story. Joshua Bell playing incognito in the metro station was organized by the Washington Post as part of a social experiment about perception, taste and people's priorities. The questions raised: in a common place environment at an inappropriate hour, do we perceive beauty? Do we stop to appreciate it? Do we recognize talent in an unexpected context?

One possible conclusion reached from this experiment could be: If we do not have a moment to stop and listen to one of the best musicians in the world playing some of the finest music ever written, with one of the most beautiful instruments .................How many other things are we missing? ~Dinah~

Blogger Gone Crazy!!

2010-10-08T09:08:00.003-05:00

Is anyone else having problems with their dashboard? Mine has gone crazy,everything is BIG.....and I don't know how to fix it. Any suggestions?

It's not WHAT you Say.......

2010-10-05T16:18:00.001-05:00

it's HOW you say it.

An English professor wrote the words, "Woman without her man is nothing," on the blackboard and directed the students to punctuate it correctly.

The men wrote: "Woman, without her man, is nothing.."

The women wrote: "Woman! Without her, man is nothing."

Much ado about Nothing

2010-10-01T12:49:00.012-05:00

Yes I know it's been a month today since I have posted and I'm so far behind reading all of your blogs,missed it. Time is going by so fast and seems not much goes right anymore. You know the petty crap of everyday living that drives you nuts like car repairs and grocery shopping and bills and work and on and on....Not to mention that a life long friend of mine past away in September. But on to the lighter side....

We had the best pears of all this year.....now where was I?

So,I thought I should play a little catch up on a few of the things that have kept me from my blogging. I decided it was time to get rid of some of my junk(that's what the kids call it)that I can't seem to stop buying at yard sales(also a thing that kept me from my blog).. So I cleared out the spare room(can't show you the before shot or you would think me a hoarder)and donated most to charity,all but this....

I took this old dresser out of there(whoops forgot the bottom part wasn't in this photo)I'm losing it.

and painted it like this

and put it back in the spare room and now I have a sewing room.

of course in the mist of the work I just had to go out for my most favorite meal,wow,now I'm starving again.

I just Love Shrimp Scampi

and then Bailee Grace turned 1 on the 23rd,she's a dandy.

and today I baked a Banana Pudding Cake,got to fatten everyone up.

till next time~Dinah~

Finally!

2010-09-01T19:03:00.005-05:00

The first day of September,you sure have been a long time a coming,seems like I have waited on you forever. Yes folks I am truly a summer hater,I love all the other seasons but summer and I are not the best of friends. When spring turns to summer I count the days until fall and I'm so happy it has arrived. Now I can finally enjoy the outdoors,it has been so hot that the only time being outside was even bearable was either early morning or sundown. I'm looking forward to all the festivals and sites I can find and even yard work will be a pleasure now. Sorry that I have been slacking on my posting lately but it seems like there is not enough time to keep up with everything. I did do a little decorating for fall. Have a good one and I'll catch ya later.~Dinah~

Priceless

2010-08-11T15:02:00.002-05:00

Ok,I promise this is the last one,today,but these are happy tears.

You Got 5 Minutes and a Hanky?

2010-08-11T06:30:00.002-05:00

Before I Eat

2010-08-10T14:18:00.002-05:00

I confess,it's seems I can't pass through the kitchen without grabbing something to eat? Yes,I am a major snacker. I very seldom eat a meal but I can't stop my snacking. You know,a bite of this or a pinch of that. So when I saw this video of course it must have been made for me(or about me). Thought you might think it was cute too. Are there anymore snackers out there?~Dinah~

The Chimney

2010-08-07T10:14:00.014-05:00

There was such a good feeling to this place by the wayside,a feeling of home. I saw the children playing in the shade of the tree's and could hear their laughter. As I stepped closer I could hear the Mother in the house humming an old hymn,I had to step closer and I saw her as she carried her baby on her hip while she boiled beans in an iron pot,in this fireplace,to feed her hungry family. I heard her husbands footsteps on the old wooden porch and heard her call to the children to get a fresh bucket of water from the well for their Daddy to wash up with. The husband came in and slipped his calloused hand tenderly around her waist and gave her a gentle peck on her cheek,I could feel the love between them. Soon Mother hollered "supper" and all came a runnin' to enjoy this fine feast of beans and cornbread and onion and an apple crisp for desert but not before Daddy said the blessing,of course. I stood in awe as the sights and sounds and even the aroma of the food took over my memories and made me long for days gone by. It was time for me to leave now but I'll always remember this family and the love they shared in a time long ago at this place by the wayside even if it was only in my mind.~Dinah~

Good Morning to All

2010-08-05T11:29:00.004-05:00

Last evening I went to visit a friend in the hospital and as I stepped out to go to my car this is what I saw. You could see the lightning flashing inside this cloud,I thought it was so beautiful.

And of course my Maggie and Max are also beautiful to me, Have a great day everyone.~Dinah~

Fall...Please Hurry up and get Here

2010-07-30T11:32:00.002-05:00

I love Fall and can't wait so I just had to share this. Reminds me of when I would put my own young'uns on the bus,aww,those were the days. Click on image to enlarge and hope you enjoy as much as I did.

At The End of the Day

2010-07-29T20:28:00.003-05:00

Is anybody happier because you passed their way?
Does anyone remember that you spoke to them today?
The day is almost over, and its’ toiling time is through.
Is there anyone to utter now a kindly word of you?

Can you say tonight in parting with the day that’s slipping fast,
That you helped a single person of the many that you passed?
Is a single heart rejoicing over what you did or said?
Does one whose hopes were fading now with courage look ahead?

Did you waste the day or use it? Was it well or sorely spent?
Did you leave a trail of kindness, or a scar of discontent?
As you close your eyes in slumber, do you think that God will say?
“You have earned one more tomorrow by what you did today".

Let's Have A Sing-A-Long

2010-07-27T14:06:00.005-05:00

Ok ya'll,everyone seems to be a little down and out lately,including me. Found an old video that was a pick-me-upper,for me anyway,hope it works for you. Alright,all together now.....sing!~Dinah~

The Traveling Wilburys - End Of The Line: "Volume One"

A Sunny Morning

2010-07-24T09:12:00.004-05:00

Good Morning All,it may be a hot one out there but it is beautiful this morning. I don't know what it is about the morning sun that is so peaceful feeling to me. The mornings are my favorite time of the day,maybe it just brings back alot of memories. I can smell the dew and the dirt in the fields and that reminds me of the days when I was young and up bright and early and headed to work in the fields. Yeah,I'm one of those crazy one's that just loved working in the fields and I have a lot of fond memories of those days. The morning sun also makes me remember the days when my Son's were out there waiting on the school bus,I can almost see them and hear their laughter. I turn around and I can remember my Grandmother washing clothes on the back porch in an old wringer washer and the thrill of learning how to peel and cut up tomatoes under the shade tree and even the sting of the tomatoe juice on my hand after I had nicked myself with the knife. Maybe it's just a combination of the morning sun and this yard that brings it all back but there's just something about the morning that say's "all's right with the world". This old farm has saw a lot of changes thru the last 5(starting the 6th)generations and some of those changes were not for the better but it's home to me. I just wish it could be a sunny morning all day long.~Dinah~

This is A Test.....Only A Test!

2010-07-23T08:56:00.003-05:00

Let's have a little fun! Do you think you are sane? This test will tell you. Come on give it a shot. Good luck!

PSYCHOPATH TEST

Read this question, come up with an answer and then scroll down to the bottom for the result. This is not a trick question. It is as it reads. No one I know has gotten it right. Few people do.

A woman, while at the funeral of her own mother, met a guy whom she did not know. She thought this guy was amazing. She believed him to be her dream guy so much that she fell in love with him right there, but never asked for his number and could not find him. A few days later she killed her sister..

Question: What is her motive for killing her sister?[Give this some thought before you answer, see answer below]

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She was hoping the guy would appear at the funeral again. If you answered this correctly, you think like a psychopath. This was a test by a famous American psychologist used to determine if one has the same mentality as a killer. Many arrested serial killers took part in the test and answered the question correctly. If you didn't answer the question correctly, good for you....

If you got the answer correct, please let me know so I can take your crazy self off my e-mail list!...........uh,I'm sorry,I really didn't mean that. I like you I really really do........uh,I got to run now.......you have a great day!

Updating with Photo's

2010-07-08T16:52:00.006-05:00

It's me,it's me,it's Dinah B. Yes,I have been very lazy with my blogging lately. I use the word lazy because there really isn't a good reason why I haven't but I have missed it. Summer is flying by but I'm not complaining cause I always look forward to Fall beside the fact that "we are FRYING down here"!! It is too hot right now to enjoy any outdoor activities,thank goodness we had a break in the heatwave over the 4th of July weekend. Which brings me to a few photo's I wanted to share with you.

Remember Bucky Covington? He was on American Idol a few season's back. Saw him in concert last Saturday night at a festival near my home. I really had a good time,he puts on an excellent show and gives it all he's got.

This is Miss Bailee Grace,she is growing so fast. She is 10 month's old now and walking around all the furniture and keeping everyone on their toe's.

I haven't gotten around to showing you the fountain I got for my Birthday. I just love it,so much that I put it in my kitchen.

Be back soon,promise.~Dinah~

Happy 4th of July Ya'll

2010-07-04T11:38:00.002-05:00

Just dropping in to wish you all a Safe and Happy Holiday Weekend. I will update soon and see how all of you spent your weekend. It's hard to believe that it's already July,time sure is flying by. My Mama always said "The older you get,the faster time seems to go by",she was sure right about that too. Catch ya Later.~Dinah~

This Ain't Nothing

2010-05-30T21:15:00.002-05:00

Today wasn't one of my better days,I awoke at 5:30 this morning to a bursted waterpipe that had flooded a bedroom,Maxwell(my furbabie)has pulled another muscle in his hip and can't walk(and won't pee even tho I took him out in the rain and even lifted his leg for him),my sewing machine broke,I just got my computer out of the shop and I'm not sure it's working properly(there's no telling what this post will look like)I had written a long post in detail of my day but lost it and for the most part I had been dishearted all day. But then something comes along and reminds me that I have seen much tougher days and survived them and how much I have to be thankful for. This video is a tear jerker but it sure puts things in perspective. Have a great week ya'll.

~Dinah~

Oh Me,Oh My

2010-05-20T07:25:00.005-05:00

Today I'm SIX-DEE!!!!!!!............................This blog is temporarily interrupted.............I'm going to hunt Father time...........I have a bone to pick with him!!!!!!!!!~Dinah~

Let's Be........

2010-05-19T10:58:00.005-05:00

Let's be Teddy Bears in our next lifetime
Everybody loves them
Nobody cares if they are fat
and the older they get
the more they are worth.

You Light Up My Life

2010-05-16T09:39:00.009-05:00

I went to yardsales again the other day(never would have guessed it would you,lol). apparently I have went light crazy lately. I couldn't pass up all of the light fixtures and lamps(not to mention all the nik-naks I bought). My Son came and installed the overhead fixtures for me(I don't know what I would do without him)and I just adore them(of course I adore him too). Thank you for lighting up my life(in more ways than one).

Found this swag light~$3.00

Finally,a light over my sink

I Liked these lamps~$6.00

BEFORE(I think these have saw at least 4 generations come and go)

AFTER,I Love,love these~$10.00

This is my computer room where I don't get to spend enough time lately.

Have a great week everyone,I going to try to get around to spending more time in my computer room,I miss my blogging buddies.~Dinah~

A Quick hello

2010-05-14T20:37:00.004-05:00

Hey guy's,just checking in. Got this today and thought it was the cutest thing ever. Hope you all have a great weekend. Catch ya later.

Circumcised (this is priceless!) A teacher noticed that a little boy at the back of the class was squirming around, scratching his crotch, and not paying attention. She went back to find out what was going on. He was quite embarrassed and whispered that he had just recently been circumcised and he was quite itchy. The teacher told him to go down to the principal's office.. He was to telephone his mother and ask her what he should do about it. He did it and returned to his class. Suddenly, there was a commotion at the back of the room She went back to investigate only to find him sitting at his desk with his penis hanging out. "I thought I told you to call your mom!" she said. "I did," he said, "And she told me that if I could stick it out till noon, she'd come and pick me up from school." KIDS, DON'T YOU JUST LOVE 'EM! ~Dinah~

A Love Like No Other

2010-05-09T07:14:00.005-05:00

Ballad of a Mother's Heart

The night was dark,
For the moon was young,
And the Stars were asleep and rare,
The clouds were thick,
Yet Youth went out,
To see his Maiden fair.

Dear one,
he pleaded as he knelt before her feet in tears.
My love is true,
Why have you kept me waiting all this years?
The maiden looked at him.
Unmoved it seemed,
And whispered low.

Persistent Youth,
You have to prove by deeds,
That your love is true.
"There's not a thing
I haven't done for you,Beloved" said he.
"Then, go." said she. "To your mother dear,
And bring her heart to me.

Without another word,
Youth left and went to his mother dear.
He opened her breast and took her heart!
But he did not shed a tear.

Then back to his Maiden fair,
He ran unmindful of the rain.
But his feet slipped, And he fell down,
As he did, he groaned with pain!

And then, he held the prize,
That would win his Maiden's hands.
But he thought of his mother dear,
So kind,so sweet,so fond

But then,
he heard a voice!
Not from his lips,
But close by.

"Are you ok?" it said.
"Are you hurt,My Child?"
It was his mother's heart.

My Name is Dinah and I'm a Shopaholic

2010-05-07T17:28:00.003-05:00

I went to a yard sale this morning and found this painting,it was sooo me that I just had to have it. Nothing wrong with that,right? WRONG!! I have just recently cleaned and donated stuff to make more room. Well in the few short weeks since then all I have done in my free time is go to yard sales and thrift stores and have bought more stuff than I gave away in the first place. So needless to say,my spare room is full once again. All my walls are full,what was I thinking and this is a very large painting. I'm telling myself that I will stop and just start doing my treasure hunting in my spare bedroom. Any idea's on how to stop this addiction? In the mean time I will go and clear a wall to hang this on,right after I check to see if there are any meetings close by. Hope you all have a great weekend and a Happy Mother's Day.~Dinah~

Mama's China

2010-05-06T14:24:00.006-05:00

Hey Guy's,hope everyone is doing good in blogland. Have you all been busy,busy like me? I guess it's just that time of year when there is not enough hours in the day to get everything done. Here while back when I was cleaning out stuff to give away to charity I packed up my Mothers old china. It was rarely ever used and I really needed to clear out some space. Well the tote with the china sat in my computer room about 6 weeks until just the other night when sentimental ole me reared her head,you guessed it,I couldn't get rid of my Mama's china. So,I cleaned out the old hutch and tada..........this is what I got.

The memories came flooding back and I'm glad I didn't give it away. It may not look like much to the rest of the world,but it reminds me of the woman that meant the world to me. So on Mothers Day I will visit her and put flowers on her grave. Love you Mama.~Dinah~

Bring Your Sense of Humor

2010-05-03T22:22:00.004-05:00

This is a little borderline but don't we all have a little redneck in us? I got a good laugh out of it and hope you do too. Have a good night.

Josh Burrows interprets the ten commandments for all the rednecks across the country.

What a Difference a Day Makes

2010-04-27T18:09:00.005-05:00

Saturday Night brought an F3 Tornado through my small town. For nearly 19 miles of devastation(it was 3/4 of a mile wide).... It looks like a war zone. My family and I were among the lucky one's that had no damage at all,but seeing what other's have lost breaks my heart. There is/was a lot of beautiful woods in my area. This storm has changed that skyline forever. Of the ones lucky enough to have kept their homes,many are still without power. The clean up will take many month's but still you can not replace the history of the age old buildings and the beauty of 150 year old trees. But,here is the amazing part. No one was killed in this storm. To me that is a miracle and much to be thankful for. Here is just a little sample of what could be seen at day break last Sunday morning.

At it Again

2010-04-21T17:01:00.005-05:00

As I've been saying,I have done a little changing around lately. I haven't brought out the sewing machine in years but decided I would try my luck at it again. So I made some valances but something was missing so then I took an old frame I had stashed back and covered where the picture goes with the same cloth and added my initial. Maybe corny but I like the end result and I surprized myself,I really enjoyed sewing again. Think I'll recover the porch furniture next.. Look out! More redo's in the future.

and the end result.

A Little Before and After

2010-04-19T18:21:00.006-05:00

I changed out my junk trunk yesterday(I have such exciting weekends). I'm wanting everything changed here lately,just tired of the same old thing. I have been moving things around in my house now for weeks,it gives me a fresh outlook to welcome spring. The only problem is now I can't find ANYTHING! Have a great week everyone.

Before

After

Things You Just Don't Hear Anymore

2010-04-16T19:41:00.002-05:00

Be sure to refill the ice trays, we're going to have company.
Watch for the postman, I want to get this letter to Willie in the mail today.
Quit slamming the screen door when you go out!
Be sure and pull the windows down when you leave, it looks like a shower is coming up.

Don't forget to wind the clock before you go to bed.
Wash your feet before you go to bed, you've been playing outside all day barefooted.

Why can't you remember to roll up your britches legs?
Getting them caught in the bicycle chain so many times is tearing them up.
You have torn the knees out of that pair of pants so many times there is nothing left to put a patch on.

Don't you go outside with your school clothes on!
Go comb your hair; it looks like the rats have nested in it all night.
Be sure and pour the cream off the top of the milk when you open the new bottle.
Take that empty bottle to the store with you so you won't have to pay a deposit on another one.
Put a dish towel over the cake so the flies won't get on it.
Quit jumping on the floor! I have a cake in the oven and you are going to make it fall
if you don't quit!
Let me know when the Fuller Brush man comes by, I need to get a
few things from him.
You boys stay close by, the car may not start and I will need you to help push it off.

There's a dollar in my purse, get 5 gallons of gas when you go to town.
Open the back door and see if we can get a breeze through here, it is getting hot.

You can walk to the store; it won't hurt you to get some exercise.
Don't sit too close to the TV. It is hard on your eyes.

If you pull that stunt again, I am going to wear you out!
Don't lose that button; I'll sew it back on after awhile.

Wash under your neck before you come to the table, you have beads
of dirt and sweat all under there.
Get out from under the sewing machine; pumping it messes up the thread!
Be sure and fill the lamps this morning so we don't have to do that tonight in the dark.

Here, take this old magazine to the toilet with you when you go, we are almost out of
paper out there.
Go out to the well and draw a bucket of water so I can wash dishes.
Don't turn the radio on now, I want the battery to be up when the Grand Ole Opry comes on.

No! I don't have 10 cents for you to go to the show. Do you think money grows on trees?
Eat those turnips, they'll make you big and strong like your daddy.
That dog is NOT coming in this house! I don't care how cold it is out there, dogs don't stay in the house.

Sit still! I'm trying to get your hair cut straight and you keep moving and it is all messed up.
Hush your mouth!
I don't want to hear words like that!
I'll wash your mouth out with soap!
It is time for your system to be cleaned out.
I am going to give you a dose of castor oil tonight.
If you get a spanking in school and I find out about it, you'll get another one when you get home.

Quit crossing your eyes! They will get stuck that way!
Soak your foot in this pan of kerosene so that bad cut won't get infected.
When you take your driving test, don't forget to signal each turn. Left arm straight out the window for a left turn;
left arm bent up at the elbow for a right turn; and straight down to the side of the door when you are going to stop.

It's: 'Yes Ma'am!' and 'No Ma'am!' to me, young man,
and don't you forget it!

Bring back any Memories?

Time Sure Flies Here Lately!!

2010-04-12T14:57:00.008-05:00

Happy Birthday Babe!

Happy Birthday Sweetheart!

This is Birthday week around here. Today is my oldest Son's birthday,he will turn 42 year's old. Tomorrow is his Daughter/my Granddaughter's birthday. How in the world is that possible when in my minds eye this is who I see when I look at him?

But in reality,this is what I see. My Granddaughter got her first car, she's so happy. Aren't memories the best? Old and new. Where DO the years go? Happy Birthday to two of the loves of my life!!

Sharing My Yesterday

2010-04-08T12:21:00.012-05:00

I know I have been a little lazy about posting lately but in the mist of trying to get caught up on my work around here I hurt my back last week. But I am feeling better,can't keep a good girl down. It was so beautiful yesterday so my BFF and her granddaughter and I decided to go for a little ride thru Desoto State Park. Of course I had to stop at my favorite chapel(I have posted about this place in an earlier post)and on to the falls after that. Thought I would share a few of the pictures with you all(you may click to inlarge). After all the sleepless nights I have had in the last week with my back pain I sure did sleep good last night. Hope you all are enjoying this Spring weather and have a great day.

This guy is still hanging around my house,I have been on a chocolate high all week(haven't you heard,chocolate helps back pain).

Easter Parade......Hit it Bing!

2010-04-04T08:12:00.004-05:00

I hope you all have a great Easter! Now I'm really going to show my age,my Mama use to sing this song at Easter time and I always loved it. I lost her several years ago but when I hear this song she is right with me. So this is for you and me Mama,Happy Easter.

Taking Time to say Hello and a Bailee update!

2010-03-28T16:55:00.007-05:00

Like you all I have been very busy trying to get ready for Spring,maybe I can get back to my favorite pastime(blogging)soon. I plan on posting some pix next week of some of the things I have been doing around here. I still haven't gotten to the yard work yet,it takes awhile to get things done when your the only one to do it and work too(all you single ladies know what I'm talking about). But until then I thought I would update you all on my Great-Granddaughter's progress. If you have been with me awhile you will remember Miss Bailee Grace was born in September and suffers from albonism and with that condition comes the possibility that she also could be blind. The Doctors said "only time will tell how her eye sight is". At the moment she is considered legally blind and it is very hard for her to focus her eyes but she can see some things within 12 to 18 inches. One thing is for sure,you can tell when she does finally focus in on you because then we get a big beautiful smile. Something like this.................

Happy St. Paddy's Day!!!

2010-03-17T11:17:00.003-05:00

Finally, An Explanation!

2010-03-11T13:34:00.004-06:00

Assault Charges

2010-03-08T20:26:00.003-06:00

At my recent assault trial, I offered a plea of "Guilty, with an explanation. " The judge asked me what my explanation was, so I told my story.

"Your Honor," I said, "I had a mammogram appointment, which I actually kept and I was met with: 'Hi! I'm Belinda!' This perky clipboard carrier smiled from ear to ear, tilted her head to one side and crooned, 'All I need you to do is step into this room right here, strip to the waist, then slip on this gown. Everything clear?' I'm thinking, 'Belinda, try decaf. This ain't rocket science.' Belinda skipped away to prepare the chamber of horrors.

With the right side finished, Belinda flipped me (literally) to the left and said, 'Hmmmm. Can you stand on your tippy toes and lean in a tad so we can get everything?' 'Fine', I answered. I was freezing, bruised, and out of air, so why not use the remaining circulation in my legs and neck and finish me off? My body was in a holding pattern that defied gravity (with my other breast wedged between those two 4 inch pieces of square glass) when we heard, then felt a zap!

Complete darkness and the power went off! 'Oh, maintenance is working. Bet they hit a snag.' Belinda said, and headed for the door. 'Excuse me! You're not leaving me in this vise alone are you?' I shouted. Belinda kept going and said, 'Oh, you fussy puppy...the door's wide open so you'll have the emergency hall lights. I'll be right back.'

Before I could shout 'NOOOO!' she disappeared. And that's exactly how Bubba and Earl, maintenance men extraordinaire, found me ... half-naked with part of me dangling from the Jaws of Life, and the other part smashed between glass! After exchanging a polite 'Hi, how's it going' type greeting, Bubba (or possibly Earl) asked, to my utter disbelief, if I knew the power was off. Trying to disguise my hysteria, I replied with as much calmness as possible 'Uh, yes, yes I did thanks.' 'You bet, take care’ Bubba replied and waved good-bye as though I'd been standing in the line at the grocery store.

Two hours later, Belinda breezes in wearing a sheepish grin. Making no attempt to suppress her amusement, she said, 'Oh I am sooo sorry!' The power came back on and I totally forgot about you! And silly me, I went to lunch. Are we upset?'

And that, Your Honor, is exactly how her head ended up between the clamps...."

The judge said 'Case Dismissed!!'

Calling All Cat Lovers!

2010-03-03T17:43:00.030-06:00

I got this in an e-mail today and thought it was worth posting. Apparently getting your Cat painted has became fashionable among the rich. I say the rich because number 1,I have yet to see this in person (I don't have alot of rich friends) and number 2,the tail/tale(pun intended) is that some of these paint jobs cost around $15,000.00. Altho some of these are cute I believe animals are beautiful as they are but with this price maybe I should think about a career change,eh? Oh,I forgot to add that because of their hair growth this has to be done every 3 months. So,what do you think,is this safe for the cats? Would you do this to your furbabies? I don't think I would even if my last name were Trump.

March Madness

2010-02-28T18:55:00.002-06:00

Is it just me or is time flying by? I can't believe tomorrow is the the first day of March already. With that comes spring cleaning(oh joy)and in two weeks we have to run the clocks up(double joy). Can you hear the thrill? I wish they would leave the clock as it is. I have enjoyed waking up with the sun but the time change will put me back to getting up before dawn. Ok,I got that off my chest. I have spent most of today making plans for my spring cleaning,what to keep and what to donate(parting with things comes very hard for me). I never need something until I get rid of it or so it seems. But it's time for a change,like moving furniture to new spots and rearangeing all the dust collectors and putting them in different areas and updating the window treatments. I like doing this,it's just getting started and finding the time but at least I have my list made out and that calls for shopping(shopping I love). So hopefully I will get on a roll this week and begin this project that will most likely take me until lawnmowing time to complete. Mowing,wow,I better stop now because I'm about to start complaining again. How long is it till Fall?

Who's Your Pick?

2010-02-25T09:39:00.003-06:00

I really didn't get into American Idol last year(had my mind on other things at the time,I guess)but I got around to watching this year. There was/is some amazing talent this time. I have saw many leave that I wanted to stay but in the end my 2 favorites are still standing. I know alot of this is all about who is more marketable,which to me is so unfair after all this is a singing competition not a beauty contest. I prefer the one's that move me. Are you watching Idol this year? If so who are your fav's this time? Are you going to miss Simon? I will.
Do ya love Ellen? I do. Here are my favorites,I wish them luck!

This girl sings from the heart,love her!

Valentine's Day/Wedding Day

2010-02-15T15:19:00.007-06:00

Thought I would share a few photo's from my Valentines day with you. My Granddaughter(Krissy)got married yesterday and I'd like you to meet my Special Valentine's.

Krissy,Chris and Bailee

Katelyn and Krissy(my Granddaughters)

Bailee Grace(my Great-Granddaughter)

Heath,me,Johnny(My Sons)

Then and Now

2010-02-12T10:36:00.004-06:00

Just thought I would share a little then and now with you. This is me and my friend Nell in 1965,9th grade graduation(I never could keep my eyes open when the flash went off). Don't ya just love the hairdo's? That's my Mom standing right behind me.

This is us today,yes we are still friends,only now we are OLD friends.

Poker Player

2010-02-11T14:36:00.004-06:00

I don't often hear jokes that I think are cute but this one caught my attention and I just had to share...........Yeah,I know,I have a warpped sense of humor!

Two couples were playing poker one evening. Jim accidentally dropped some cards on the floor. When he bent down under the table to pick them up, he noticed Bob's wife, Sue wasn't wearing any underwear under her dress! Shocked by this, Jim upon trying to sit back up again, hit his head on the table and emerged red-faced.

Later, Jim went to the kitchen to get some refreshments. Bob's wife followed and asked, 'Did you see anything that you like under there?' Surprised by her boldness, Jim admitted that, well indeed he did. She said, 'Well, you can have it but it will cost you $500.'

After taking a minute or two to assess the financial and moral costs of this offer, Jim confirms that he is interested.

Sue told him that since her husband Bob worked Friday afternoons and Jim didn't, Jim should be at her house around 2 p.m. Friday afternoon.

When Friday rolled around, Jim showed up at Bob's house at 2 p.m. sharp and after paying Sue the agreed sum of $500 - they went to the bedroom and closed their transaction, as agreed.

Jim quickly dressed and left.

As usual, Bob came home from work at 6 p.m. And upon arriving, asked his wife: 'Did Jim come by the house this afternoon?'

With a lump in her throat Sue answered 'Why yes, he did stop by for a few minutes this afternoon.' Her heart nearly skipped a beat when her husband curtly asked, 'And did he give you $500?'

Sue, using her best poker face, replied, 'Well, yes, in fact he did give me $500.'

Bob, with a satisfied look on his face, surprised his wife by saying, 'He came by the office this morning and borrowed $500 from me. He promised he'd stop by our house this afternoon on his way home and pay me back.'

Now THAT, my friends, is a poker player !

This Breaks my Heart!

2010-02-04T09:39:00.004-06:00

Yesterday I opened my MSN home page and and saw this in the headlines. "Debarking surgery for Dogs","would you do this to keep from getting evicted"? Needless to say,this made me so mad that I didn't bother to read the article. Am I the last person to know about this? Has anyone else heard about this? Anyway,my answer was HELL NO!!! I'm very protective of animals and this breaks my heart to know that THE WORLD HAS GONE NUTS!! One thing is for sure,I know several people that I would like to "Debark",starting with the ones that came up with this! What do you think about this cruel procedure?

The Big Things

2010-01-27T06:42:00.003-06:00

When I'm at the computer blogging about whatever happens to be on my mind that day I always wish that I could be like other bloggers. You know,posting something witty or funny or some news that no one has heard yet. Always feeling like I have nothing of interest to share. Today I learned that just for a moment I touched someone and that makes my blogging worthwhile. Thank you Dana for making my day. Please go visit her at Life Is Good,she is one special lady and her post are always funny,witty,eventful and honest. When you vist her you will know why she is One of MY little things that are the BIG things.

An Award for Me and An Award for You!

2010-01-25T14:41:00.007-06:00

I received this award from Glenn over at Differences with the Same Likeness. You should visit his blog if you would like a good read. He writes stories that can and will take you back to a more simple time and place,you won't be sorry that you visited. Thank you Glenn. Now I must share with you all, things that make me happy.

1.Receiving awards just for doing what I enjoy so much(blogging).

2.Blogging and meeting fellow bloggers,you are the best.

3.The warmth of the sun thru my windshied on a cool day.

4.Music,I can't imagine a world without it.

5.A hot shower and curling up in bed at night with a good read.

6.Max and Maggie(my 2 Shih-tzu's).

7.Going junking(shopping at thrift stores).

8.My friends who have been closer than most relatives.

9.A roof over my head and money to pay my bills.

10.And of course my family. I could go on and on about my family,they are the lights of my life. Without them there would be no happiness,they are my pride,my strength and my reason for being.

Well,there you have it,some of the things that make me happy. Now I am suppose to pass this award on to deserving bloggers but I can't pick certain ones because most of my reads have already gotten this award. So I am passing this on to all my followers who have not gotten this award or anyone who would like a second one. Please grab it and thank you so much for the many hours of pleasure that your blogs and your friendship have given me.

Dancing in Heaven

2010-01-15T13:17:00.006-06:00

Yesterday(the 14th)would have been my parents 60th Wedding Anniversary. All tho they are no longer on this earth,I know in my heart they are celebrating. Sure,they had their up's and down's like everyone does but one thing I know for sure. They loved each other. I was very attached to my parent's,more than most and when I lost them a part of me died with them. They loved to dance and I'm sure they are dancing today. Happy Anniversary Mama and Daddy. I will dance with you again someday.

A Quick Question!

2010-01-13T13:45:00.002-06:00

I'm still fairly new to blogging so I was wondering if anyone else has this happening. I have e-mail alerts set so I know if anyone comments on an older post. For the last week or so I have been getting anonymous comments,always on older post never on the most recent. The odd thing is that this person sounds like Simon Cowell,judging my blog. Then at other times it is just a bunch of jibberish. Has this happened to any of you? If so,what or who is it?

Getting older and Memory Loss

2010-01-09T10:34:00.003-06:00

This is how it develops:

I decide to water my garden.

As I turn on the hose in the driveway, I look over at my car and decide my car needs washing.

As I start toward the garage, I notice that there is mail on the porch table that I brought up from the mailbox earlier.

I decide to go through the mail before I wash the car.

I lay my car keys down on the table, put the junk mail in the garbage can under the table, and notice that the can is full. So, I decide to put the bills back on the table and take out the garbage first.

But then I think, since I'm going to be near the mailbox, when I take out the garbage anyway, I may as well pay the bills first. I take my checkbook off the table, and see that there is only 1 check left. My extra checks are in my desk in the study, so I go inside the house to my desk where I find the can of Coke that I had been drinking.

I'm going to look for my checks, but first I need to push the Coke aside so that I don't accidentally knock it over. I see that the Coke is getting warm, and I decide I should put it in the refrigerator to keep it cold. As I head toward the kitchen with the Coke, a vase of flowers on the counter catches my eye--they need to be watered.

I set the Coke down on the counter, and I discover my reading glasses that I've been searching for all morning. I decide I better put them back on my desk, but first I'm going to water the flowers.

I set the glasses back down on the counter, fill a container with water and suddenly I spot the TV remote Someone left it on the kitchen table. I realize that tonight when I go to watch TV, I will be looking for the remote, but I won't remember that it's on the kitchen table, so I decide to put it back in the den where it belongs, but first I'll water the flowers. I pour some water in the flowers, but quite a bit of it spills on the floor. So, I set the remote back down on the table, get some towels and wipe up the spill. Then, I head down the hall trying to remember what I was planning to do. At the end of the day:

----the car isn't washed,
----the bills aren't paid,
----there is a warm can of Coke sitting on the counter,
----the flowers don't have enough water,
----there is still only 1 check in my check book,
----I can't find the remote,
----I can't find my glasses,
----and I don't remember what I did with the car keys.

Then, when I try to figure out why nothing got done today, I'm really baffled because I know I was busy all day long, and I'm really tired.

I realize this is a serious problem, and I'll try to get some help for it, but first I'll check my e-mail.

The Sunny South has Frozen Over

2010-01-08T14:22:00.008-06:00

Being raised in snow country I know this looks like nothing to most but living on this mountain freezing temps can cause major problems. Most jobs are closed because of black ice. The brow roads are all closed going down the mountains. There is only one road that I know of that is open to go down the mountain and then you have to go 50 or 75 miles out of your way to get where your going. I love the mountains but it doesn't mix with snow and ice. The temps will not be above freezing for a least 4 or 5 days so we all might as well settle in. At the moment there is water and electricity but I'm afraid this weekend could change that as the temps are going to drop even lower. Thank goodness this only happens around here every decade or so. If you don't hear from me in a while,please send some salt trucks.

2010....A Cold Start!

2010-01-03T19:36:00.003-06:00

Well,I have said my goodbyes to Santa and Acquaintances,The Christmas tree and decorations are all put away and I'm looking at a New Year and New Decade. 2010,sounds kind of robotic doesn't it? Growing up in the 50's,the thought of being here in 2010 just sounded unreal. Yes,I will be hitting the big 6-0 in May,that seems unreal too. Enough about that! The new year has brought with it some very cold weather for this neck of the woods. The low teens and wind chills this morning of 4 below and they predict this for at least another week. Now I'm no wimp and can take the cold,it's just that I live in a very old house(it used to belong to my grandparents)that sits about 12 inches off the ground. So,if my pipes freeze and burst then I have to find a little(and I mean little)guy who is willing to crawl under there to fix it. Not to mention doing without water until the weather warms up enough to thaw it all out. Thats what I get for building on to a house that was originally built low on the ground because it had no plumbing in those days. Which brings us to my new header and background. When I first moved to the south in 1966(from Michigan)believe it or not there were many kitchens that still looked like this and with no plumbing. I even lived in a couple of them but that's a story for another time. All my life I have been fascinated with that era and still am today. Guess I have rambled on long enough with my thoughts bouncing everywhere so have a great year and send me lots of warm wishes so my pipes won't freeze.

A Toast To You!

2009-12-31T06:46:00.006-06:00

May you have enough happiness to keep you happy.
Enough trials to keep you strong.
Enough sorrow to keep you human.
Enough hope to keep you thoughtful.
Enough failure to keep you humble.
Enough success to keep you eager.
Enough friends to give you comfort.
Enough faith and courage in yourself to banish depression.
Enough wealth to meet your daily needs.
Enough determination to make each day a better day than yesterday

Happy New Year to each and everyone of you and thank you for making my days a little brighter ~Dinah~

Christmas is Over and it Kinda Makes Me Sad

2009-12-28T14:30:00.003-06:00

Just popping in to say hello. I have been catching up on my blog reading and am glad to hear everyone had a good Christmas,I sure did. Anytime all the family is here is a good time. Now that Christmas is over it's a little sad tho. It seems that for the next few months everything will be dark and dreary and kind of a let down with nothing to look forward to,but maybe it's just me. But there is still New Years Eve! Do any of you have a big night planned? When I was young and growing up in the city that was always a very special night. Parties everywhere,going from house to house to celebrate and then that magical moment at midnight! Those were the days. Now I'm sure I will be home with a few friends and family dropping by(maybe I can stay awake long enough to see the ball drop). I returned to work this past Saturday,after my bout with pneumonia,but I'm having to take it slow. I'm not quite 100% but I'm getting there. Guess I'll stop rambling for now and get off of here. Just thought I would show you all this picture of Bailee in her little Miss Claus outfit. Her first Christmas really tired her out.

Merry Christmas!!!!

2009-12-24T08:08:00.001-06:00

To You All!!!

2009-12-23T12:38:00.004-06:00

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Merry Christmas to All Mother's!!!!

2009-12-22T08:13:00.003-06:00

All I want for Christmas is.................

2009-12-19T09:20:00.006-06:00

This home. I Think it is so beautiful and the picture does not do it justice(enlarge). I had to take this one while driving by,the neighbors were outside and staring a hole thru me........... I guess this is asking for too much,huh?

I know,I'm not a kid anymore and that santa has been good to me in the past and more than likely the deed to this place is not going to be under my tree this or any other year. But you can't blame a Gal for trying. So,since I have shared my fantasy list with you all, now I will tell you what my real wish is. It will not cost money and you don't even have to wrap it. If you have any of these hanging around that you no longer want,I would love to have them. They would be cherished and make my Christmas Bright. I am not a greedy person,1 or 2 at best is all it would take to make me happy. 'cause all I want for Christmas is..................................

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Maxine's take on Christmas

2009-12-19T07:26:00.003-06:00

Maxine being Maxine

Maxine...(we know her bark is worse than her bite).

Days of Innocence

2009-12-18T07:08:00.003-06:00

I think Christmas time always opens the flood gates of memories for us all and I am no exception. When I think back to all my christmas's past,the memories are never about the presents I received. Sure,there were a couple I cherish as my childhood favorites but for the most part the best memories are of my parents and my children and friends and family and things money can not buy. Oh the thrill of waiting on santa,does anything ever compare to it? If there is one thing that has the magic of that,it would have to be your first young love. And to have this first love happen at Christmas time is just special. In my day dating meant being courted. It was magical(like Christmas)and even a little kiss at the end of the evening meant more than most romantic things since. But,those were the days of innocence. This is a story about a boy and girl from those times........................

How Jim Smith lost his First Young Love

Jim Smith wished to buy a present for his first sweetheart, and after careful consideration, he decided on a pair of gloves.

Accompanied by his sweetheart's sister, he went to a department store and bought a pair of white gloves. The sister purchased a pair of panties for herself. During the wrapping, the items got mixed up and the sweetheart got the panties.

Without checking the contents, Jim sealed his package and sent it to his sweetheart with the following note:

Dearest Darling,

This is a little gift to show you I have not forgotten you this Christmas. I chose these because I noticed that you are not in the habit of wearing any when we go out in the evening. If it had not been for your younger sister, I would have chosen the long ones with the buttons, but she wears the short ones that are easy to remove. These are a delicate shade, but the lady I bought them from showed me a pair that she had worn for three weeks and they were hardly soiled. I had the sales girl try them on and she really looked smart. I wish I could put them on you the first time. No doubt, other men's hands will come in contact with them before I have the chance to see you again. When you take them off blow in them before putting them away as they will naturally be a little damp from wearing. Be sure to keep them on when you clean them or they might shrink. I hopeyou like them and will wear them for me next Friday night.

All My Love,
Jimmy

P.S. Just think how many times I will kiss them during the coming year. Also, the sales girl showed me how they look when worn in the latest style: folded down with the fur showing

We Receive a Gift from THEM Everyday......FREEDOM!

2009-12-15T10:36:00.007-06:00

Arlington National Cemetery

Rest easy, sleep well my brothers.
Know the line has held, your job is done.
Rest easy, sleep well.
Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held..
Peace, peace, and farewell...

You may be interested to know that these wreaths -- some 5,000 -- are donated by the Worcester Wreath Co. of Harrington,Maine.. The owner, Merrill Worcester, not only provides the wreaths, but covers the trucking expense as well. He's done this since 1992. A wonderful guy. Also, most years, groups of Maine school kids combine an educational trip to DC with this event to help out. Making this even more remarkable is the fact that Harrington is in one of the poorest parts of the state.

Merry Christmas........Maxwell Here!

2009-12-14T21:25:00.011-06:00

Hi all,it's been awhile since I have posted but there has been alot going on,what with Mama being sick and Christmas coming up,well you know,busy,busy,busy. Anyway,today I was listening to carols on the radio and heard the song "A few of my favorite things". Awww,come on,dig deep,you know the song. ♪♫ Dancer and Prancer and Donner and Vixon ♫♪. That's it,you got it! Well,I got to thinking that I would share a few of "my favorite" things with you.....................

I think this one speaks for it's self.

My afternoon naps.

My long talks with Maggie.

Shhhh,don't tell anyone but I love baby sitting.

The bed all to myself.

This always means more goodies on the way.

And last but not least "The Big Guy".

Till next time............Maxwell Here.......(Disregard signature below)

Praying for a Miracle!!

2009-12-10T15:51:00.003-06:00

If you have been reading my blog,you will remember I became a Great-Grandmother on Sept.23,2009 to a beautiful baby girl named Bailee Grace. We were told the day she was born that she had Albinism. What we were not told was what type,there are 10 levels with type 1 being the most severe. After a trip to the genetics Doctor,the results finally came back. Our sweet little angel is type 1. She will never be able to play in the sunshine. She will always have to wear hats and dark glasses. The eye Doctor said we will just have to wait to see about her vision,at best she will only be able to see 12 to 18 inches away. I pray by some miracle that this little sweetheart can see better than that. So,one day at a time and hope for the best is all we can do. There is one thing for sure,she is loved very very much. Isn't she a beauty.......of course I think so!

Twelve Days of Christmas???

2009-12-09T09:56:00.003-06:00

There is one Christmas Carol that has always baffled me.
What in the world do leaping lords, French hens,
swimming swans, and especially the partridge who won't come out
of the pear tree have to do with Christmas?

This week, I found out...or so I heard.
From 1558 until 1829, Roman Catholics in England were
not permitted to practice their faith openly. Someone
during that era wrote this carol as a catechism song for young Catholics.
It has two levels of meaning: the surface meaning
plus a hidden meaning known only to members of their church. Each
element in the carol has a code word for a religious reality
which the children could remember.
-The partridge in a pear tree was Jesus Christ.
-Two turtle doves were the Old and New Testaments.
-Three French hens stood for faith, hope and love.
-The four calling birds were the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke & John.
-The five golden rings recalled the Torah or Law, the first five books of the Old Testament.
-The six geese a-laying stood for the six days of creation.
-Seven swans a-swimming represented the sevenfold gifts of the Holy Spirit--Prophesy, Serving, Teaching, Exhortation, Contribution, Leadership, and Mercy.
-The eight maids a-milking were the eight beatitudes.
-Nine ladies dancing were the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit--Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness,
Gentleness, and Self Control.
-The ten lords a-leaping were the ten commandments.
-The eleven pipers piping stood for the eleven faithful disciples.
-The twelve drummers drumming symbolized the twelve points of belief in the Apostles' Creed.
So there is your history for today. This knowledge was shared with me and I found it interesting and enlightening and now I know how that strange song became a Christmas Carol...Maybe,does anyone know for sure!?
Merry (Twelve Days of) Christmas Everyone

A Quick Note!

2009-12-04T15:47:00.002-06:00

Just letting you all know that I have not forgotten you. I have been in the hospital with pneumonia in both lungs. It has just about kicked my butt. The Doctors say it will take 4-6 weeks for me to get back on my feet. Today is the first day I felt like getting on here for a minute. Just wanted you all to know as soon as I can I will catch up on my reading and be back to my favorite past time(blogging). Hoping to be back real soon.

Me in my New Bikini!

2009-11-12T22:19:00.002-06:00

I really need to stay away from the final clearance racks!!!

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My Thank You to the Veterans

2009-11-10T17:09:00.003-06:00

past and present,for all you and your families sacrifice for our freedom. You make us proud! We will not be complete until you return home safe and sound. Again,Thank You.

Savoring One More Day!

2009-11-08T18:06:00.027-06:00

It was so beautiful today,I know there won't be many more pretty days like this until the dark dreary days of winter sets in. So of course I wasn't going to waste it staying in the house. The chores will have to wait another day. Don't forget to click.

I love these old homesteads

I even ran into some relatives that I hadn't seen in awhile.

Come Inside My Head Awhile!!

2009-11-07T06:48:00.002-06:00

Have you ever woke up at the crack of dawn with a song in your head and singing? I did this morning. I wouldn't have thought too much about it if the song had been one that I had heard in the last decade but this one I haven't heard in years. So,you are the lucky one. You get to sing it all day too. Got to admit,it has a message.

My Feelings and My New Signature!

2009-11-04T06:13:00.002-06:00

This is my 100th Post!!!

2009-11-01T14:27:00.020-06:00

Thanks to my followers(well,some of you have suffered through all 100 with me)I have made it this far. WooHoo! But without a lot of encouragement from you all I'm sure I would have ended this awhile back. I'm still learning something new every day but I guess that's pretty good for someone that knew nothing about a computer when I started. I love doing this and hope you bear with me a little while longer,Thanks again for following. Ok,back to business. It has been a beautiful day here so as usual I had to get out and take a few photos to share. Of course everyone else around(at least the smart ones)were sleeping in this morning(it is Sunday)so I just had to decide where to go(alone). Naturally I end up at one of my favorite place's for the beauty of nature and it's only 10 mins away. For anyone that has been following my blog for very long I'm sure you might recognise this place but I had to go over there to see the fall colors. This is a State park now but in my younger years of making memories there it was nothing more than woods and a bluff. From this bluff you can see 3 counties and pictures can't describe the piece in this place. I wish I could have shared all of the pix but there were just to many. In the picture with the tree and the big rock I have sat there many times and enjoyed the beauty(they have put up fences now). There was no one else around this morning except me and my maker,I did get a call on my cell while I was there When I told them where I was and what I was doing their reply was "well,If someone grabs you while your there,make sure you take their picture before they throw you off the bluff". Always a smart a** in the bunch. I guess I have rambled long enough so would you like to take this ride with me? If so,let's go.

P.S.Hope you enjoyed,Have you figured out by now that I'm a Ridge Runner?lol.

Don't Forget!!!!

2009-10-31T18:15:00.000-05:00

Got to roll them clocks back tonight...thought you might forget after all the trick or treater's and the costume parties and the sugar highs are over(or should I add hang overs from the costume parties to that list?)Anyway,it's that time again and I'm sure you don't want to be early for work Monday Morning. Everyone has their own view on this but I kinda think this guy sums it up pretty good................

BOOBIES

2009-10-30T13:30:00.001-05:00

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SO WHAT DID YOU THINK YOU WERE GOING TO SEE.................IT'S HALLOWEEN TIME!!!!!

♪♫If I Knew You were Coming I'd a Baked a Cake♫♪

2009-10-29T11:48:00.036-05:00

A friend of mine sent these to me in an e-mail and I just had to share them with you all. These cakes are something to see. Just cake and icing. I wonder why mine don't look like this? Oh well,I've gotten lazy so I'll just stick with my sheet cakes. Enjoy.........Dieter's(is that a word?)Beware!

Listen Up Trick or Treater's

2009-10-28T16:31:00.002-05:00

Just in case your thinking about going trick or treating(just for old time sake)this weekend,I thought you might like to update your halloween vocabulary. Time changes all things you know. So here is your Halloween Dictionary:

Bobbing Apples: What happens when you leave your bra off while running.

Boogieman: Guy who passes time at a stoplight picking his nose.

Coffin: What you do when you get a piece of popcorn stuck in your throat.

Frankenstein: Hot dog and a mug of beer.

Full moon: What your repairman reveals when he bends over to fix your fridge.

Goblin: How you eat the Snickers bars you got for Halloween.

Invisible Man: What a guy becomes when there's housework to be done. Also, see "Mr. Hyde."

Jack O' Lantern: An Irish Pumpkin.

Jack the Ripper: What Jack does to his lottery tickets after losing each week.

Mummy: Who kisses the boo-boo after you scrape your knee.

Pumpkin Patch: What a pumpkin wears when trying to quit smoking.

Skeleton: Any supermodel.

Vampire Bat: What Dracula hits a baseball with.

Witch: See "Mother-in-Law."

Zombie: What you look like before that first cup of morning coffee.

Got to Love a Scarecrow

2009-10-26T15:51:00.018-05:00

Fall,How I love fall of the year. The leaves,the festivals,pumpkins and so many beautiful fall decorations. In most you will see a scarecrow,ah,scarecrows. Love them but I doubt that most children even realize where they originated. I'm sure most of them just think,Wizard of Oz right off the bat. But those in farming country know fully well their purpose to scare away birds and animals from dining on the seeds and crops. Most would just throw an old shirt and hat on some sticks that were stuck up in the field or garden so when I found these photos of how original people have gotten with these(and there are also contests)I thought I would share them,clicking on them will give full effect.

I hope you enjoyed these as much as I did.

I Just Have to Tell Someone

2009-10-25T09:37:00.005-05:00

I have thought and thought about this. Stressing myself out wondering who or when I should share this information with. I know there are some who are not going to like it and some who will be upset by it but the time has come to share it. I know at my age that I should know better but this event makes me very happy. So here goes.......Guess who is Due in 2 months?

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An Early Morning Favorite

2009-10-24T06:54:00.002-05:00

A friend sent this to me in an e-mail last night. I have read this many times over the years but it still remains my favorite. We must follow our own hearts.

Mother Teresa's Anyway Poem
People are often unreasonable, illogical and self centered;
Forgive them anyway.

If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives;
Be kind anyway.

If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies;
Succeed anyway.

If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you;
Be honest and frank anyway.

What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight;
Build anyway.

If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous;
Be happy anyway.

The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow;
Do good anyway.

Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough;
Give the world the best you've got anyway.

You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and your God;
It was never between you and them anyway

It's One of Those Days

2009-10-22T09:49:00.009-05:00

I was sitting here this morning wondering what to blog about today when I started looking thru pictures. I then started searching for pictures to put on my post from the computer. Well,still nothing,as I was looking,thoughts started popping thru my head as I saw each photo. So what I ended up with is my scattered thoughts for the day.......

AHH,the good old days

I need to go to the grocery store

Love my Grandkids

Oh,how I used to love to dance

Waiting on something good to come along

Trying to remember the girl I used to be

Why I don't have a boyfriend

Why I don't like weddings

Sure,after I go thru the change.

I have always loved my cig's and soft drinks.

A Cure For A Bad Day

2009-10-20T21:17:00.001-05:00