Just Sing...

“A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer,
it sings because it has a song.”
~ Maya Angelou

37 Things to Share

37 Things....Share Share Share
Share ODD things about you! If you opened this, leave a comment so I can find you and then COPY and FILL IT OUT, post it on your blog! Learn 37 things about your friends, and let them learn 37 things about you! Send back to me and to several more friends!!

1. Do you like blue cheese? Oh yeah, on a steak or on a salad.

2. Have you ever smoked? Nope, never.

3. Do you own a gun? You bet your bootie I own one, and know how to shoot it too.

4. What flavor Kool Aid was your favorite? Black Cherry, but I rarely drink it.

5. Favorite Kid Meal? Meatloaf and mashed potatoes with catsup

6. What do you think of hot dogs? I love them, loaded with everything. Chicago style with coleslaw and chili?

7. Favorite Christmas movie? It's a Wonderful Life - anything with a Christmas Theme.

8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? COFFEE!!! with cream, no sugar or English Tea

9. Can you do push ups? How many?

10. What's your favorite piece of jewelry? A diamond necklace I got for Christmas one year. The memory is special. It came wrapped in blue paper with a tiny silver bow and I can still remember the feeling of opening it on Christmas morning with everyone there.

11. Favorite hobby? Dancing - crocheting, painting, or writing.

12. Do you have A. D. D? Probably, but I probably misplaced it. What was I doing?

13. Do you wear glasses/contacts? Glasses

14. Middle name? Dorine

15. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment: I wish Kenton felt better, he's been really sick with this crap. I should be sleeping, but I'm probably not going to get much sleep tonight. Another cup of tea would warm me up.

16. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink daily: Tea, Water, Juice

17. Current worry? Kenton... That's why I'm up this early.

18. Current hate right now? Current political direction of the nation.

19. Favorite place to be? Anywhere with my kids and granddaughter.

20. How did you bring in the new year? With the kids and some friends at church.

21. Where would you like to go? Denver.

22. Name three people who will complete this: ?, ?, ?

23. Do you own slippers? Yes, I don't wear them often though.

24. What color shirt are you wearing? pink

25. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? Not so much.

26. Can you whistle? No.

27. Where are you now? At home

28. Would you be a pirate? Um... probably not.

29. What songs do you sing in the shower? I don't usually sing in the shower. Prayer or thinking, either one probably dangerous.

30. Favorite daytime activity? working or shopping. I love my job and I've always enjoyed shopping.

31. Favorite outdoor activity? Picnic or hiking in the mountains. I love playing at the park too.

32. What is in your pocket right now? Nada

33. Last thing that made you laugh? My son showing me how to connect his spots and make the big dipper on his chest. Even sick, he's a hoot!

34. What vehicle do you drive? Dodge Caravan - my mobile carry all.

35. Worst injury you've ever had? Broken arm November 2 of 2004. OUCH!

36. Do you love where you live? Yes! Both Denver and Lamar.

37. How many TVs do you have in your house? One too many.

The Bag is Important - Fashion Statements

Today, I went searching the Internet for blogs about hand bags, home made, specialty bags, and those carry alls we ladies love to stuff and swing over our shoulders. Nobody seemed to have what I was looking for, but, I ran into a lady who said she loved the concept and would consider making several bags for me, using the suggestions I offered. So, since she's making and sending me samples of the bags over the next several weeks. I'll have a few spectacular bags to give away as they arrive.

But, here I go thinking again... really a dangerous thing to do. If I'm going to give away spectacular handbags, there should be some spectacular women who receive them. If you're a spectacular woman, and I bet you can think of some special something that makes you spectacular, or of someone you know who is a spectacular woman who will be worthy of a spectacular handbag created specifically for you.

Come on ladies, these bags will be designed with a woman-on-the go in mind. roomy and strong enough to carry your laptop if you'd like and yet, light weight enough to carry around your most precious cargo. We all have those important things stuffed in our bags, along with the grocery list, the wallet and the all important necessities.

How many of you still carry party favors in your handbag?

What about pictures of your kids or grandbabies? Wouldn't it be wonderful if you had a bag big enough to tuck in a small photo book? How about a toy or two? What about a bag big enough to carry your keys and your wallet, and still have enough room to toss in a library book and a light jacket, without being so heavy you can't swing it over your shoulder and take off running if you have to?

Ladies, leave a comment and tell me why YOU are deserving of a spectacular hand bag!

Coolest Tote Bag Mom

This tote bag definitely makes me the Coolest Woman on the Planet and my granddaughter agrees! That's all the reinforcement I need! When the kids suggested I come up with a Valentine's Day Tote Bag for Gramma's I could hardly wait to get to my design program. I love artsy designs and my granddaughter is a major source of inspiration. I loved the idea of a tote bag with something about my Lizzie on it. She's my special Angel.

Stick figures are always appropriate and anything with a heart in it reminds me of grammar school Valentine's Day Projects.

Remember playing post office in grammar school and creating those awesome valentines with spongy folded paper arms and legs attached to hearts? They always looked so cute. My favorite ones were made with paper heart doilies and silver glitter. My first grade teacher always gave us suckers to include with the valentines when we put them in our Post Office.

So, if you're still looking for a spiffy cool Valentine's Tote Bag, or maybe you just want a Tote Bag that says how much you love your little Angel, this is definitely the bag for you.

It's all about the bag...

Writing a journal for your kids or grandkids can be a fun experience, as well as something quite valuable to give them. Just a little part of your day will reveal the character within you and how you lived your life. Kids today need to know how others live, and how those before them lived. There's a definite reason why you should be journaling.

This little journal offers a quick and easy reminder with a pert front of the book that reminds you in kid-friendly stick figures that your purpose is to connect with a younger generation. Tell me... What You Did today!

Include something fun and friendly, tell about your family and friends. Share your thoughts, a quote or a story that your reader can relate to. Offer an anecdote to life that will drift down through the generations and improve life again with a resource you'd like your child to have access to. Recipes and how-to stories are always a good source of projective good times.

Does your mouse pad remind you of someone special? This mouse pad will give you a memory to share. Buy one for you, one for your little angel and enjoy the thought of sharing your heart with someone you love.

My little angel is too young to have a mouse, but she uses her mouse pad on the dresser to set things on, particularly little things grandma gives her.

Readers delight in book bags that remind them to read. This bright yellow bag is easy to locate and carries enough books for a whole week of fun reading material. And... it reminds you to read every day.

Instruction on the joys of reading together every day, the bag folds over to hold books, note pads and pens safely together for a quick trip to the library to get new books, or even to the park to find space to read them.

Leave A Comment - Please

Some days, I write the best articles and nobody comments. It's not a really big thing, but just a little comment when people stop by means a lot. I enjoy reading your comments and hearing what you think about my projects and ideas. It's important to me to hear from you, so I know what you want to hear about. Write a comment.

Nothing big or incredible, and feel free to leave a link. I know there's a lot of traffic through my blogs, I hear about it via email. With more than two thousand emails a day, I KNOW I'm getting traffic. Your links are appreciated!

Be kind and be classy, one or two relevant links goes a long way to making our blog traffic aware of other sites and information along the lines of what they're seeking. And please no unpleasant links. I'd have to delete those.

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Red Hat Women - Ladies Start Your Engines… Errr Hats?

A cast of 30 red hat cars arrived on site, with purple fenders, sparkling silver trim and … um, women drivers?

Sassy Women -

From every walk of life, these women pull on purple and red clothing of every style you can think of, decorate RED hats and add saucy accessories, then go OUT in public. At first, I was a bit surprised by the sassy attitudes, then I realized, they’re having lots of fun. I wanna be a Red Hat Lady! They were all laughing, smiling, and having the time of their lives. None of them cared that they were over … shhhhh 50!

Stylish Women -

You might question the stylishness of red and purple on the same day, but I’ll tell you what, I saw some pretty stylish ladies out there that afternoon. One had on a saucy purple dress, red leather accessories and a pair of red cow-girl boots. Her hat was western style red felt with a purple feather and a rhinestone hat band. She had more sparkles than a sun shining snow storm. She had the reddest lip stick I’ve ever seen and her lips were turned up into a sparkling smile. Laughter escaped her and she jiggled merrily with curves that would make a mountaineer jealous.

Spicy Women -

As you get a little older, most women think the spice is leaving their lives. But Red Hat Ladies have no such conceptions of life. They believe the SPICE is a permanent quality you invest in regularly. Laughter comes with spice and spice means life. They laugh often. They live well. And they LOVE much.

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