I Married a Real Man

     We hosted Thanksgiving this year, our first time. It's so nice not to have to drive anywhere for once. I had to work Thanksgiving night, so I prepared everything on Thanksgiving Eve (with the help of my temporary slave, Cousin Allison); and on the big day, I just woke up and popped everything in the oven (green been casserole, broccoli cheese and rice casserole, sweet potato casserole, garlic butter rolls, and a pumpkin dessert--- I think that covers all the staples)! I made it black apron, because...

Chalk Up Some Fun

Does this look cozy enough to harbor a guest comfortably? I hope so; it's our finished guest bedroom! (If you believe that, you're lost your fruit loops. A true artist's work is never finished. I actually want to MAKE a headboard next.) Don't mind the caged doorway, that's just to keep the dogs out. The dresser beside the bed is an old mixed matched hand-me-down from Patrick's parents that I painted black and changed the hardware on.  I'm so dumb for not taking a before picture of this window. It was beyond hideous. Short ruffled old...

You're NOT My Friend

 Don't worry. I'll find a way to make this video fit in; don't doubt me!                Are you honest when people ask, "How are you?" I am. Clueless Person: How are you? Me: Not great. Could be better. My Aunt is in town, and she's really making my life miserable. Clueless Person: Oh. I'm sorry to hear that you and your Aunt don't get along. Me: Yeah, she's a real bitch. Clueless Person: If you don't get along, why does she come stay with...

Divine Intervention

     This is a week, the week of Thanksgiving, we verbalize the things we are thankful for more than any other time of year. Here's my personal testimony.      When my Mother was young, she became ill with meningitis and could have died. But she didn't. When I was a baby, I got so sick and weak with pneumonia that I didn't start walking until I was about 13 months old. When my uncle Doug was young, he almost died, but was also saved by God answering prayers. The power of prayer should never be underestimated. Especially...

A Drilling Good Time!

I generally think of myself as a pretty strong independent woman, but when I try to balance a screw on Patrick's 20lb power drill while holding a gadget centered in place, all my strength is absorbed and I can't get anything else accomplished. There's some stuff I've been dying to get done, so I took advantage of the hubby's man strength Saturday, and put him to work! The above hangers and hooks caught my eye at Hobby Lobby when they went on sale for 50% off. After I found them, I knew just what to do! . . . . . . . Above, is one of...

Snail Mail Tale

     Do you ever go to the post office? Do you have fond memories of it? When I think of the post office, I associate it with any other government ran office; long slow lines and employees that have been grumpy for so long, they forgot how to smile.  I don't usually do much business with these people anymore. I do most of my bill paying online now days, and I hate opening the mail unless it I know there will be a money surprise in it for me.      I'm bring this up because I went to the post office twice last...

Perfect Autumn Day

     I decided it's been far too long since the puppies and I went out and enjoyed some relaxing exercise in the park. The leaves are finally turning here; they're pretty close to peak, just in time to get me in the mood for Thanksgiving! I'm hosting Turkey Day at the new house this year, and decided not to decorate for fall, since we just decorated the entire house, and Christmas is sneaking up on us in a hurry. So, getting out and enjoying nature's beauty in the 60F degree weather seemed perfect. And perfect it was. The...

Do You Feel Sexy?

     This video reminds me of all the days we spent in Santa Monica and at Muscle Beach. Aghhh, some of the best people watching in the world. Remember when I scarred your eyes with the "parrot smuggler speedo guy"? Oh yes Ladies and Gents, this is real. He was feeling sexy for sure that day. . . . . .Come to think of it, maybe this guy gave  LMFAO the idea for this song/video! He needs to get paid for that!      I don't care what you think about me. I love this song. It makes my want to wiggle. Everywhere....

The Evil Bone's Connected to the: Funny Bone

     You're probably sick of hearing about my recent move, but there's something I need to release from my conscience. Sometimes I get angry, but I still smile on the outside for the sake of keeping peace. I recently read an article about the psychological study of happiness. Along with other enlightenment's such as optimism, it stated forgiveness and pretending to be happy can actually, intern, boost authentic happiness. I've found, through my own studies and practice, that forgiveness is much easier after passive...

Don't Be Square, Be Aware!

Poor Sumo Wrestler......had to wear the satellite collar!      I haven't taken anything to the cleaners in about 2 years, but this week I decided to take a few of our frequently used blankets, throws, and curtains to the dry cleaners for spiffing-up. I already had to work, clean the new house from top to bottom, move, and clean the old apartment all in the time frame of 1.5 weeks. . . . . . . besides, I didn't want to take a chance at ruining any of the plush textures or shrinking the length of my white panels. After...

Earth-Shake!!!

     Once upon a time, and what seems like a fairy-tale ago, Patrick and I got married, escaped to the Carribean for a week, and came back to Dallas to quit our jobs immediately. It had always been a dream of mine to be a travel nurse and we decided, life is short, seize the moment. He was my house husband, and I, his travel nurse. The experience was like an extended honeymoon with a little work on the side, and we met a lot of friends along the way. Our favorite place to live was Hollywood, CA, and to this day we...