February 2010

Oh Yes, It’s Almost Time!

February 9, 2010

I am a huge fan of the Olympics. Beginning on Friday, February 12, 2010, it is a safe bet, that I will keep a low profile because I will watch every Olympic Event I am able to catch with the help of my beloved TiVo.  Ski Jumping, Luge, Short Track, Freestyle skiing, Snowboard, Curling, Speed Skating, Snowboard, Bobsleigh, [...]

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Just So You Know

February 9, 2010

To: My Sweet Boys From: Your Mama Date: February 10, 2010 RE: Just So You Know Dear Randy and Ralphie Stevie and Alex,  I cannot be sure but I think I missed doing a  Just So You Know post last month. Just so you know, I am so sorry about that. Since the great basement [...]

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What I Learned This Week [About Painting]

February 9, 2010

I have been a paintin’ fool the past three weeks. I’ve painted eight walls and a set of cabinets. I don’t so much mind painting, but I’ve learned that I may not be cut out for a career in painting. I’m a messy painter, and I’m a perfectionist, so you can understand why I have such a hard time when [...]

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Just Some Stuff and Some Things I Did Not Do

February 8, 2010

Not Me! Monday was created by MckMama from a desire to be brutally honest about our imperfections and shortcomings and reveal a few moments we’d rather forget. It is cheaper than therapy and therefore, you should join in the fun! Now, for the things I most certainly did not do this week…. There is no way [...]

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White As Snow

February 7, 2010

Come now, let us reason together,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool. Isaiah 1:18

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A Long Windy Tale

February 5, 2010

My boys can tell a story with the best of them. Not sure where the gift of gab comes from, I just know that they have it. It’s a gift that runs in our family. Or so I hear. I will try my best to keep this relatively short, but y’all know how I am. [...]

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Blizzard Bloghop

February 4, 2010

Welcome to my little corner of the blogosphere. I’m so glad you’ve stopped by. If you are one of my eight loyal blog fans, I appreciate you and hope you learn something about me you don’t already know. If you are new here, I sure welcome you to visit any ole’ time. I just love having [...]

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Just Face It!

February 4, 2010

There is nothing in life that makes me happier than the three special fellas in my life. Well, except maybe, a big, fat diamond, or a chili pepper red Saturn Sky. Oh, I kid. Sort of. Especially when the three special fellas are smiling. And sometimes, even when they are not smiling because I love [...]

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Thursday Thirteen – Valentine’s Day Gifts

February 4, 2010

In a few short days, we will celebrate the lovely holiday associated with heartfelt messages and short, fat arrow bearing cupids. The US Greeting Card Association (Google it!), estimates that nearly one billion valentines are sent throughout the world each year, making Valentine’s Day the second largest card-sending holiday of the year – behind Christmas, [...]

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Your Title, Is Um, Vital!

February 2, 2010

For this week’s edition of Works For Me Wednesday, participants are supposed to share a blogging tip. I am going to offer a few tips that have worked for me!  And a few that work for me as a reader, too! 1. Your title, is um, vital. A few months ago, I wrote a post entitled [...]

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