Is there a difference between "y'all" and "you all"?

In my mind, yes.

I am a firm hater of "you people." Probably from Hertz days of hearing how "you people" (meaning me) are going to "fix this or else." Followed by other craziness which I shall detail another day. And I can get where "you all" can kind of get snotty too.

But y'all?

Sweet little "y'all"? As in "Would y'all like some iced tea?" or the plural "Do all y'all want iced tea?" No. Not snotty I don't care what these cranky yankees say.

And most of 'em walk around here lookin' like the Grapes of Wrath anyway, bless their hearts.

I am on a freakin' roll

I entered a contest through a local radio station and today I was notified that I have wone tickets to see Molly Hatchett.

Too bad that I plan to be flossing Bob's teeth the date and time of the concert.

But I gave the tickets to Unfortunate Sharpie Girls and she is absolutely giddy with delight.

Great News Sports Fans!

Takeru Kobayashi is no longer able to compete in the Nathan's Famous hot dog eating competition. Apparently, he has arthritis in his jaw which prevents him from opeining his mouht wide enough to consume massive quantities of the gourmet delights. Last year he wolfed down an incredible 53 3/4 hot dogs in 12 minutes.

Perhaps there is hope for me now that he is out of the running.

Unfortunate Sharpie Girl's Twin Sister

Dance through Monday

I found this charming.

In case you need a personal mascot

My friend Jerry sent me this and it is quite funny. If I did not already have a personal mascot I would all over this like a duck on a junebug.

Clearly, we cannot be trusted at an auction.

Remember when I accidently won a wine refrigerator? Last night Steve and I went to a function where we had the opportunity to fill said 'frig.

I would like the record to reflect that Steve began the whole thing and then I took it upon myself to hover over the bid sheet threatening to cut people if they made a bid. It was not one of my better sides, but it ended up being a very effective winning strategy, should you ever need to use it.

At the end of the evening, we brought home 15 bottles of wine, a cool cheese/cutting board, a little doo daa that you can write your menu on and display for your guests to see (because that is so me), and a lovely pewter wine caddy.

I thought we got out for $200, but turns out it was really $245. And I had to promise all those people that I was going to cut that they could come over and help us drink it.

My new mascot

New motto and crest to go with my mascot

Missing: My sense of humor

Let's just get it out there: I am sick and tired of being sick and tired. So much so that my sense of humor has decided that I am no fun and has taken a vacation just to get away from me.

Unfortunate Sharpie Girl spent 30 minutes in my office yesterday and I cannot even muster the will to recreate that whole crazy mess.

If you see my sense of humor please send it home. I miss it.

Here we are after a wild day on the golf course. The weather was perfect and the National Floral team won!

My bone density results are back

And it appears that I have Osteopenia.

Osteopenia refers to bone mineral density (BMD) that is lower than normal peak BMD but not low enough to be classified as osteoporosis. Bone mineral density is a measurement of the level of minerals in the bones, which indicates how dense and strong they are. If your BMD is low compared to normal peak BMD, you are said to have osteopenia. Having osteopenia means there is a greater risk that, as time passes, you may develop BMD that is very low compared to normal, known as osteoporosis.

The method of treatment is lifestyle changes. In other words, I have to start taking calcium, vitamin D, magnesium, and doing weight bearing exercises. The most disturbing thing that I have found is that there is a link between cola consumption and osteoperosis. As we all know, I love a good Diet Coke on the hour every hour! Looks like I will be working to rid myself of the cola monkey on my back.

The doctor does not think that this is the cause of my ribs, shingles or any other weird thing that has been going on lately. I am glad that all that happened so now I can take the appropriate measures to slow down bone loss

Erin, Andrea, Abby, and Allyson - put down that Diet Coke and drink a glass of milk!

An afternoon at the salon

Went to have my hair cut this afternoon and was amazed and amused at the conversations going on.

My favorite was the cute little stylist trying to convince her client, a portly woman of about 58, 273 pounds, with windshields for glasses that perhaps a haircut "just like Posh Spice's" would not be the best look on her. I am ashamed to admit that my stylist and I laughed until we snorted.

Then there was the woman whose hair was, literally, past her waist. She will only cut the front - read: mullet - because her sister tells her that long hair makes her look younger. That might have been true 25 years ago when she might have been actually young. But when you tell your stylist that you have to use three boxes of dye to keep it jet black, it's just way way too much.

One more woman, who I know from quilting, was talking about her trip to Europe. She and her husband go about every 6 weeks. They have more money than the legal limit and they are the absolute nicest people ever. When she talks about her trips, you don't begrudge her those adventures because she speaks of her adventures with such enthusiasm as if it were her first trip there. She also has a stunning canary diamond ring. That diamond is as big as my head. I offer to wear it for her in case she gets tired of it, but she hasn't taken me up on it yet.

It was quite the little hen part at the "salon" today!

Reba McEntire- The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia

Erin belted this out over the phone to a very appreciate audience this evening: her mother. You are right Sweet Pea: You gotta be a commie not to love a real American like Reba!

Doe-Me-Doe Duds

This is what I must go through every morning to get ready for work....

Happy Anniversary, Teeb!

Here's to the guy who:

still makes my heart do a little flip when he walks in the door.

makes me laugh. A LOT,

makes up the best lyrics to fit any situation.

That I only drive crazy occasionally and then all you say is "Honey...."

has the cutest grandson around,

And is the absolute love of my life.

Thanks for 12 wonderful years. It is has been a blast!

Good Stuff, Maynard

Roasted-Pepper Hummus

2 Tablespoons sesame seeds
1/2 cup diced roasted red bell pepper
1 can no-salt-added chick peas (garbanzo beans)
1/4 cup water
2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 medium clove garlic
salt
pepper

In a small nonstick skillet, dry roast the sesame seeds over medium heat for 2 or three minutes or until golden brown, shaking the pan every once in a while to stir things up.

In a food processor or blender, process the sesame seeds for 30 seconds.

Add the remaining ingredients. Process until smooth. Serve at room temp or refrigerate in an airtight container.

ONLY 1.5 GRAMS FAT!

This is yummy stuff and not too bad for you. I don't dice up the red pepper 'cause I figure the food processor will do it for me. This does need the salt, so if you are watching the sodium use some salt substitute. Also, A couple of shots of Texas Pete does not hurt this at all!

Enjoy this with your Diet Coke or your favorite adult beverage. And did anyone besides me notice that the descriptions of me as "my" drink are completely opposite? Apparently I am schizophrenic when drinking. Hmmmm. Come to think of it.....

One for Arthur

You Are a Classic Martini

You area sophisticated drinker, who knows that simple quality is over-rated. You're a knowledgeable drunk, but sometimes you're a know-it-all when you're blasted. You should never: Drink and gossip. You tend to forget who's standing right behind you! Your ideal party: Has a real bartender. But no one mixes a better drink than you. Your drinking soulmates: those with a Chocolate Martini personality Your drinking rivals: those with a Margarita Martini personality

What Flavor Martini Are You?

Chardonnay?

You Are Chardonnay

Fresh, spirited, and classic - you have many facets to your personality. You can be sweet and light. Or deep and complex. You have a little bit of something to offer everyone... no wonder you're so popular. Approachable and never smug, you are easy to get to know (and love!). Deep down you are: Dependable and modest Your partying style: Understated and polite Your company is enjoyed best with: Cold or wild meat

What Kind of Wine Are You?

People who are raised in barns

There are people among us who were raised in barns. They look normal, but do not let that fool you. They were raised in barns.

How do I know this? I loaned a book to a barn dweller. She returned it to me today with the front cover folded and creased and the back cover has a coffee cup stain. After I swooned with dismay, I promised my little book that I would never loan it to anyone again. I will take it home and as lovingly as possible try to correct the indignaties inflicted upon it.

I should have known. She is a Longhorn and had the complete and unmitigated gall to give me a Longhorn air freshner for my car.

It is keeping my garbage pail Longhorn fresh.

Dedicated to Sonic

Sonic is now advertising FREE root beer floats. This would be all good and fine if there was a Sonic within a 100 mile radius of me, but NO.

Jerks

The ABC's of Life

Accept differences
Be kind
Count your blessings
Dream
Express thanks
Forgive
Give freely
Harm no one
Imagine more
Jettison anger
Keep confidences
Love truly
Master something
Nuture hope
Open your mind
Pack lightly
Quell rumors
Reciprocate
Seek wisdom
Touch Hearts
Understand
Value truth
Win graciously
Xeriscape
Yearn for Peace
Zealously support a worthy cause

I play the part of the blob

Done being grumpy - now I am just a blob

Color me GRUMPY

On top of everything else, today I was diagnosed with shingles.

Life sucks.

And I give myself permission to be completely grumpy and out of sorts all day tomorrow until 5:00 p.m.

That is when Teeb is due home