Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Random ramble

I am going to jump right in with a story I just saw. We have cnn as our home page, because I like a little shock and awe, mixed with a few moments of terror, every single time I log onto the internet. How else would I know that the z-pac antibiotics for my annual sinus infections cause heart issues? Or, that a sign at an airport fell on a family, killing a child? Absolutely tragic. How can I be satisfied worrying about the modest list of concerns I have running thru my mind every single day when there is so much more awful stuff out there? 

Anyhow I have been trying to limit myself to only clicking on one or two stories at any one sitting, so tonight's lucky gem was slightly lighter fare (unless you are the celebrity in question). Dionne Warwick has only $1,000 left and is filing for bankruptcy! Do you think any of her friends on THE network saw that coming? Oh Dionne, thank you for singing with that beautiful voice that, in 1979,  truly made my ten year old self wonder if I would ever love again...since you absolutely would not. I thought I could sing like you, just because I knew the words.

I was assigned such a simple task this morning at Meals on Wheels that I actually scoffed, thinking I would be done in about ten minutes. Apparently I forgot that the amount of time it takes to prepare a food item is in a very delicate proportion to just how many servings are involved. It took me two hours to make 160 servings of creamed spinach. Plus, the 55 gallon drum of fresh spinach that I started with cooked down to about eight gallons. Moreover, I think I might have compounded my vacuum arm (sort of like tennis elbow, but not nearly as sporty), with a dash of stirring strain.

I hosted a baby shower here this past weekend, and my house is very clean. Yes, this is big news these shiny spots in our home. Certainly the rest of you have had those moments of "Huh, that does come clean afterall. I'd have tried sooner had I known." No? Just me? Liar.

Hmmm...I feel a little untethered without my stash of photos to guide me thru the random.

Oh, here's one...We were at the kids' orchestra rehearsal tonight when my friend's purse dumped all over the floor amidst the auditorium seats. I had a moment of panic, as I had some flashback to when we actually were jr high aged, as I feared for what might have hit the deck. Oops, just her grow a boyfriend...
That seemed to amuse the woman in front of us. As an extra bonus, she found a full size candy bar that we shared.

As I was wrapping a gift the other day, I was using some curling ribbon. I had a very fond memory of the first time my kids ever saw me curl ribbon, using only my bare hands and a pair of scissors. They thought it was some sort of magic. I am sorry to say that I haven't been that fascinating in a long time.

Maybe Stacy has some tricks up her sleeve...
Stacy

12 comments:

  1. I still think you're fascinating - ribbon or not. And any random woman who shares her candy bar goes right to heaven. It may be in the Bible.

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  2. Grow a boyfriend? Does he do yard work? Fix cars? That would be a bestseller, having a tiny man in your purse for those odd jobs that pop up throughout the day!

    I remember when I had a clean house...

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  3. 160 servings of creamed spinach?! Whoa! Good for you, though, I've always wanted to do some Meals on Wheels work. And how on earth could Dionne Warwick only have $1000? How does anybody let that happen? Poor thing.

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  4. I've never heard of Grow A Boyfriend before. Does he open jars? And get things off high shelves? And rub your feet?

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  5. Oh man, I LOVE that people coming over clean house feel. I mean, not that I like the actual flurry of cleaning that has to happen prior to the arrival of said guests, because I'm not INSANE, but when the house is actually tidy and spotless(ish) for those 5 short minutes? Heaven.

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  6. The airport tragedy happened here in Birmingham, and I know the child's aunt. This heartbreaking story is on the news constantly, and my heart breaks for the family.

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  7. Last year, while traveling to the Grand Canyon, my girl friend bought my sister a "grow a cowboy", not sure how that turned out.

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  8. Grow a boyfriend...hmmm...you could put that concept together with desiring a clean house and grow a housekeeper. Voila!

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  9. Hi. I am a new follower. I am making the rounds and trying to introduce myself to all of the helper for the A to Z blogging challenge. I have been on a self imposed blogging hiatus as I am working non stop to get my manuscript in pristine condition to send to the agents who requested it. I will return to blogging on April 1st and I will be back to check out your post.

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  10. Yay for found candy bars! Funny about the grow-a-boyfriend. I'm enjoying my kids being at the age where what I do is amazing and fascinating. I know it won't last.

    Shannon at The Warrior Muse

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  11. Grow a boyfriend?! I LOVE it. And alas, so many things I think are permanent dirt until I get desperate because of company coming. :)

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  12. I need a grow-a-boyfriend!!!! But only it if comes with a shrink-it-back mode. Whoa mama, I love creamed spinach but can't imagine preparing THAT MUCH!

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