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Thank GOD, it's the Weekend!

Thank GOD It's The Weekend!

Time to relax and enjoy!

Another week has come and gone, flew by rather quickly, thank goodness. Now the week is over already. 

Thank God, it's the weekend! I’m looking forward to relaxing, I hope. Mama’s here, she’s been here a good long while. Keeping her fed and “doped-up” are my only must-dos.

Still, I look forward to a whole lot of quiet time. I hope to do as much nothing as possible all day and for the rest of the weekend.

Last week was busy, but good. The BEST part of the past week was getting to spend more time with Grandson, Jace. He is out of school for Covid-19 and summer vacation.  We spend a lot of time chill-laxing, snacking, eating, and chatting and such.

He’s growing like a California Wildfire, almost as tall as his (short) mommy already. He gets that from his dad and from MY dad.

Well enough about mucha’ nothing. That’s my weekend rant.

Happy Weekend Everyone!

What about you? How was your week? What did you do? What fun things do you have planned for the rest of this weekend? Whatever you do, I hope you enjoy yourself!

Anybody heard any funny jokes lately? I need a good laugh!   

May tomorrow bring love, happiness, and peace!

Wishing you a blessed and safe weekend!

If I Had a Sister…

Do You Have A Sister?

I used to wonder what it would be like to have a sister. I often wished I HAD a sister when I was younger. By the time I finished high school in 1969, the thought of having one was not something I thought about much anymore.

I am the oldest child and the only girl with three younger brothers. The boys and I never had any major disagreements. There were only minor problems, like who would get to eat what piece of chicken when Mama fried chicken every Monday for supper.

Another minor problem my oldest brother and I had, was deciding whose turn it was to do a task Mama had yelled out to us from one room to another. That was easily solved when Mama finally yelled that somebody better bring her that glass of water or there would be “butt-whoopins’ ” for the both of us.

Why am I thinking about having a sister and, what does that have to do with the price of rice anywhere? I’m watching the Crime Drama “Cold Case” and Lily and her sister are at it again. Those two have the worse sister relationship I have ever seen. I guess if I had a sister and we had a relationship like theirs, I would not be a happy camper.

Lo and behold though, my daughter Jordyn, is like a sister, now that she’s all grown-up. She is the sister I never had.  What a wonderful blessing, it brings happiness beyond my wildest dreams!

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Do you have a sister? Did you get along with each other as kids? Do you get along with each other as adults? Did I miss anything by not having a sister as a kid?


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Thursday Thoughts

Sharing Random Thoughts 

This is from an eMail from a dear friend. 

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Another eMail from a dear friend.  

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Random Thoughts

1. I think part of a best friend's job should be to  immediately clear your computer       history if you die.

2. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize         you're wrong.

3. I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger.

4. There is great need for a sarcasm font.

5. How the heck are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet?

6. Was learning cursive really necessary?

7. Obituaries would be a lot more interesting if they told you how the person died.

8. I can't remember the last time I wasn't at least kind of tired.

10. Bad decisions make good stories.

11.You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work when you know that you just aren't going to do anything productive for the rest of the day. 😏

Knowing When to Walk Away

© 2008 by ~dellgirl~

Things that I used to do don’t come easily anymore. Painting a room was once a breeze, I could paint one in a day.

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Hanging wallpaper? Simple, remove the old, prepare the wall, mix the solution for the new, hang it! Done by dinner!

Build a bookshelf from scratch with hammer, saw, and nails – alone - Piece of cake. Shelf finished, primed and painted, ready for use soon as the paint dries.

The list goes on…a distant memory now of days and projects relegated to a special file located in the far reaches of my mind.

Music, my favorite being the kind that makes your feet move, your lips curl into a reminiscent smile, causes your head keep time with it – to good music - makes you want to dance.  I still dance; if only in my mind. Add dancing to the list of things I used to do that don’t come easily anymore.

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The other day I leaned against the washing machine, gazed intently at the blown-out light bulb, looked down at the floor, back up at the ceiling at the darkness.

Whew!  That’s quite a distance from the floor to the bulb.  I turned to look for the step-ladder. It must be in another room.  Too much trouble to go find it, come back, and finagle all this stuff around to set the ladder up. 

Instead, I placed both hands flat on top of the washer, remembering the many times I had placed my hands just-so, hopped on top of the washer and changed the bulb.  It was a good thought.  I let it remain so – a good thought.

One last glance, up at the ceiling, down to the floor, I shook my head, “NO”!  

I closed the door . . . 

. . . knowing when to walk away!

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Writing: © 2008 by ~dellgirl~

About You

6 Random Things About You

Most of us have a profile page where we share information about ourselves. It would be fun to get to know a little more about you, our Blog Buddies. What do you think?

Blog Buddies Forever! 😍

Here are 6 random questions to get us started.

1. Where do you live? (Cite, State, Country, etc.)

2. What is your favorite way to communicate with others? (in person, telephone, eMail, text, etc.)

3.  What is your favorite breakfast?

This is not breakfast, but it's healthy! 😅

4. Do you have kids?

5. Are you considered out-going or introverted?

6. Would you rather parachute out of an airplane or go “deep-sea-diving”?

**Note: You can answer in the comments section. I will also answer in the comments section. Hope to see you there. Feel free to share this “getting-to-know-you” post if you want to.

What do you think of this idea? Which question would you delete? What other question would you add?  We’d love to hear your feedback.

Needs vs Wants

There are quite a few household and personal things I need to do. But first, I need to get some rest. I want to REST! I want to SLEEP! I want some sleep and some rest!

If I had the opportunity, I could sleep for two days straight only getting up to eat or go to the lady’s room. Seriously!

I need to go grocery shopping soon or the family will think I lost my whole entire mind. I could put away some clutter that’s accumulated. Siiigghh ):

I certainly need to get better acquainted with Sir Hoover, the vacuum cleaner and Lady Pledge, the dust-buster queen. I need to do all this but, will I?

I should probably do a couple of them, maybe all of them. Then again I don’t feel like doing any of them. Truth be told, I don’t WANT to do anything. So I won’t!!!

The more I think about it, the more I think it would be nice to just lollygag and play around on my computer and my tablet. Okay, that settles it. I’m going to diddle the time away until bedtime.

Maybe I can rest when I go to bed tonight.  I don’t know if any of this made sense, but I got it out. That’s my rant for the day!

Just My 2-cents worth,,,

Okay, enough already. Now, go sit down somewhere and be quiet dellgirl.  

About Me

100 Words About Me

I am a female, born and raised in the great State of Texas. I am a ‘Daddy’s Girl’ …always have been, always will be. Daddy looks down on me from heaven now. I am still, Daddy’s Girl. I Love You Daddy!

I was born in the fall. That is probably why fall is my very favorite season. I have three brothers, I am the oldest. 

I was a tomboy. I played backyard football with guys who later played pro-football.

My daddy taught me to shoot a rifle when I was eight years old. He also taught me to respect guns.

There you have it. That is 100 Words About Me.

Grandparents: Not Just for Women

What Do You Call Your Grandmother?  

    

 

Raise your hand if you know my grandson, Jace. There you go, I knew it. Jace calls me ‘MiMi’.  I called my grandmother,  “Mama Leona”. My children call my mama, “Grandmom”. They call their daddy’s mama, “Mom”.

I have a first cousin who lives around the corner. Her two grand-daughters call her ‘Mee-Moah’ (I probably didn’t spell that correctly). But, that’s okay, I think you get it.

My oldest sister-in-law’s grandchildren call her ‘Momeee’. All of my cousins on my Mama’s side of the family call my Mama, “Nanny”. She is not their grandmother, but they call her Nanny anyway. All of their children and their children’s children call her Nanny too. She is Nanny to many.

With the introductions out of the way, let’s get down to business. What do or did you call your grandmother? Are you a grandmother yourself? What do your grandchildren call you?

                  

This Is Not Just for Women: Are you a grandfather? What do your grandchildren call you?

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Found Money

I Found Money in the Parking Lot!

The parking lot at the grocery store is full, looks as if everybody and their grandma is out shopping today. If the few items I need to pick up were not extremely necessary, I would keep driving and go back home. It took a minute or two to find a good parking space but, I found one eventually. 

I opened the car door and planted my feet firmly on the ground. I looked down to make sure I wasn’t stepping in a wad of bubblegum or a puddle of transmission fluid. The coast was clear so I stepped out. That’s when I saw it…

A Penny!

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I quickly whipped my camera out of my purse and took this photo instead of picking up the penny the way I had done in years gone by.

Have you ever found money on the ground? How much? Do you pick up pennies you find on the ground? Do you know anyone else who does?

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Tired As “All-Git-Out”

Old Sayings & Old Folks’ Quotes about Being Tired:

 Have you ever been so tired you could cry? Or scream? How do you express being overly tired? Have you ever heard any of the following expressions about being tired?

- Wo’ Out - Translation: Wore out.  Tired.

- Tired as Hell – No explanation necessary.

-Tired as “all-git-out” - Translation: 5 levels above tired.

- Plain Ole’ Tired – No explanation necessary.

-Plummm Tuckered Out – 7 levels above “Plain Ole’ Tired”.

- Plummm Tired - Translation: Really Really Extremely Tired! 

- Plummm Wo’ – Translation: Really “wore out” tired. 10 levels above “Plain Ole’ Tired”.

There you have it, my random rantings about being TIRED. Enough said.

Just KNOW I’m TIRED! Plummm Wo’!!!!!

Again, I ask, How do you express being extremely tired? Have you ever heard any of these expressions on being tired?  Have you heard any odd expressions about being tired? Please share them with us in the comments section. We’d love your feedback.

Monday Motivation!

"Pray More - Worry Less" 

Quote by ~Grandson Jace~ 

My Motivation!

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This painting from grandson, Jace, was a "just because" surprise gift. It brought an instant smile to m y face. I still smile every time I pass it hanging prominently on the wall in the family room. 

Thank you, Jace! I LOVE it!

Random Thursday Thoughts

There's no need to waste time babbling and rambling on about "much-of-nothing" trying to make a captivating introduction here. So let’s get straight to the nonsense I have in mind. 

It's Trivia Time

Did you know?

Honey is the only natural food which never spoils.

Lemons contain more sugar than strawberries.

Fresh eggs sink in water and rotten eggs will float.

A snail can sleep for three years.

Cats only meow at their moms and humans.

Indoor cats live longer than outdoor cats.

Petting a dog or cat can lower your blood pressure and heart rate.

    

The sun is at the center of the solar system and all planets orbit around it.

Well, there you have it, my Random Thoughts for today. 

Happy Thursday!

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Friday Frivolities

Trying to be cute, I decided to title today’s blog post, Friday Frivolities. To be sure I had the correct meaning for frivolous in mind, I Googled “frivolity”.  What I found boggled my mind to the point that I forgot completely what I intended to say.

Here is what I found in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary.  

frivolity

 noun

fri·​vol·​i·​ty | \ fri-ˈvä-lə-tē  \

plural frivolities

Definition of frivolity

1: the quality or state of being frivolous. He has no patience for frivolity.

2: a frivolous act or thing. He spends money on the latest fashions and other frivolities.

So what is it that discombobulated my mind to the point of total forgetfulness?!  

One thing and one thing only threw me for a loop. My #1 favorite high school English Teacher, taught us that you cannot define a word using the word itself.

Here it is in plain English, frivolous used to define frivolity.

Okay enough already, I tried. The more I talk about this, the more bewildered I get.      

Have you heard the rule about not defining a word using the word? Do you use online sources to check meanings/definitions, etc? Do you find these sources helpful or not?

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You Know You're Living in 2019 When...

Sharing Humor

These are Old but still true today. So, You Know You're Living in 2019 When...

1. You accidentally enter your password on the microwave.

2. You haven't played Solitaire with real cards in years.

3. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of 4.

4. You e-mail the person who works at the desk next to you.

5. Your reason for not staying in touch with friends and family is that they don't have e-mail addresses or they don't text.

6. You pull up in your own driveway and use your cell phone to see if anyone is home to help you carry in the groceries..

7. Every commercial on television has a web site at the bottom of the screen.

8. Leaving the house without your cell phone, which you didn't have the first 20 or 30 (or 50) years of your life, is now a cause for panic and you turn around to go and get it.

10. You get up in the morning and go online before getting your coffee.

11. You start tilting your head sideways to smile. : )

12 You're reading this and nodding and laughing.

13. Even worse, you know exactly to whom you are going to forward this email message.

14. You are too busy to notice there was no #9 on this list.

15. You actually scrolled back up to check that there wasn't#9 on this list...

AND NOW YOU ARE LAUGHING at/to yourself.

There you have it, a little humor to end your day. My 2-Cents Worth!

Can you relate to any of these? Do you know anyone else that does any of these? Which one(s)? Share with us in the comments, we'd love to hear all about it. 

I hope you had a wonderful 4th of July!

Happy Weekend Everyone!

Wishing You a Wonderful Saturday Night & a Great Sunday!
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Tears & Laughter

“If you could kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, you wouldn't sit for a month.”~Theodore Roosevelt 

Humor is mankind's greatest blessing. - Mark Twain

A person without a sense of humor is like a wagon without springs. It's jolted by every pebble on the road. - Henry Ward Beecher

A well-developed sense of humor is the pole that adds balance to your steps as you walk the tightrope of life. - William Arthur Ward

Through humor, you can soften some of the worst blows that life delivers. And once you find laughter, no matter how painful your situation might be, you can survive it. - Bill Cosby

You grow up the day you have your first real laugh - at yourself. - Ethel Barrymore

TEARS & LAUGHTER CLEANSE THE HEART ~ JL Huie

Are you holding back long-suppressed emotions? Let your feelings flow, right now.

While some of us wear our emotions on our sleeve, others keep feelings bottled up for decades. Strike a balance.

If you are suffering with unexpressed frustration or grief, let the tears flow. Then find a friend to laugh with.

Laughter, however artificial it feels, lightens the saddest moments and bonds us to family and friends.

Happy Weekend to one and all! I hope yours is filled with love, peace, and laughter. 

Morning Person or Night Owl

Are You a Morning Person or a Night Owl?   

I'm NOT a morning person, my husband is.  He wakes up at the crack of dawn yakking and talking, laughing and the whole 9 yards.  He pops out of bed like a Jack-in-the-Box all bright eyed and bushy-tailed and moves through his morning like the Energizer Bunny.  (((Sigh!)))

Not being a morning person has its pros and cons, and it works for me.  Once the people in my life got it, I don't have to fake it. I don’t have to pretend to be something I’m not.  I can be as grumpy and ugly-faced as all ‘git-out’ and nobody holds it against me.  They nod at me and keep right on moving.

The husband finally understands this perplexing quirk of mine and treats me accordingly, like a piece of furniture.  If I happen to be standing in a spot where he wants to be, he goes around me. 

If he needs to talk with me about something important, he makes it short quick and to the point.  He also says ‘excuse me and if you don't mind’ throughout the explanation of whatever it is he needs or wants me to do today. 

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The adult children in my life are quite another matter.  They have either taken on my persona or their daddy's.  I surmised early-on that whichever way they ended up, it would be okay. As long as everybody knows their boundaries with everyone else, and stays on their own side of the fence.

I tried being a morning person for a while, way way back in the day. It worked for a while when the kids were young. It was fun getting up early and doing things with them. After they grew up, being a morning person didn’t work well for me anymore. I am NOT a morning person! I’m a total night owl…sometimes.  

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So there you have it, my random rant for the day.

Which type of person are you? Are you a morning person?  Or, are you a night owl? Do you have family members who are one or the other? Which is it? Let us know in the comments. We’d love to hear from you.