As I sit here at my laptop and think over the past week- I laugh! Today it's 70 degrees and I'm dressed in summertime sttire (hence the summertime wishes title). Just last week though... it was FREEZING!! Just ask gettin'flossy!
Here are some post-birthday/Christmas notable events:
-an ostrich loose on Redmon Road (yes!! The ghetto has live ostriches!!)
-BUNKO!
-Pat Green& Billy Bob's!
-Rockin' New Year @ The House of Redmon
-lots of movies...
-even more Scrabble (I finally beat Laura for the first time in 23 years!!)
Friday, December 31, 2004
Wednesday, December 15, 2004
Some Things Never Change...
I was operating the microwave last night and I realized that somethings WILL NEVER change regardless of where you live or how old you get:
-I still don't cover my plate with a paper towel when I heat things up in the microwave! (That's for you, Mom!)
-I still use a new towel EVERY TIME I take a shower. (Which is really silly... and since I do my own laundry, you'd think I would've caught on by now...)
-I still forget to crank my car and let it warm up on really cold mornings. (I did remember this morning though!)
-I still forget to set out the chicken to defrost before I leave for work in the mornings.
-I still can't remember to take Rx's. (Yes, Mom-- I've tried doing it when I take my contacts out just like you said... but it STILL doesn't work!)
-I still "shop for FIVE" at the grocery store...
-I still won't drink the last bit of milk in the jug--- cause Dad might get mad if he doesn't have enough for his GrapeNuts! (Actually, now it's so Dre will have enough milk for her Special K)
-I still don't cover my plate with a paper towel when I heat things up in the microwave! (That's for you, Mom!)
-I still use a new towel EVERY TIME I take a shower. (Which is really silly... and since I do my own laundry, you'd think I would've caught on by now...)
-I still forget to crank my car and let it warm up on really cold mornings. (I did remember this morning though!)
-I still forget to set out the chicken to defrost before I leave for work in the mornings.
-I still can't remember to take Rx's. (Yes, Mom-- I've tried doing it when I take my contacts out just like you said... but it STILL doesn't work!)
-I still "shop for FIVE" at the grocery store...
-I still won't drink the last bit of milk in the jug--- cause Dad might get mad if he doesn't have enough for his GrapeNuts! (Actually, now it's so Dre will have enough milk for her Special K)
Tuesday, December 14, 2004
1 Corinthians 13-Christmas Style
If I decorate my house perfectly with plaid bows, strands of twinkling lights and shiny balls, but do not show love to my family, I'm just another decorator.
If I slave away in the kitchen, baking dozens of Christmas cookies, preparing gourmet meals and arranging a beautifully adorned table at mealtime, but do not show love to my family, I'm just another cook.
If I work at the soup kitchen, carol in the nursing home and give all that I have to charity, but do not show love to my family, it profits me nothing.
If I trim the tree with shimmering angels and crocheted snowflakes, attend a myriad of holiday parties and sing in the choir's cantata, but do not focus on Christ, I have missed the point.
Love stops the cooking to hug the child.
Love sets aside the decorating to kiss the husband.
Love is kind, though harried and tired.
Love doesn't envy another's home that has coordinated Christmas china and table linens.
Love doesn't yell at the kids to get out of the way.
Love doesn't give only to those who are able to give in return, but rejoices in giving to those who can't.
Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
Love never fails.
Video games will break, pearl necklaces will be lost, golf clubs will rust. But giving the gift of love will endure.
"He who refreshes others will himself be refreshed." (Proverbs 11:25)
If I slave away in the kitchen, baking dozens of Christmas cookies, preparing gourmet meals and arranging a beautifully adorned table at mealtime, but do not show love to my family, I'm just another cook.
If I work at the soup kitchen, carol in the nursing home and give all that I have to charity, but do not show love to my family, it profits me nothing.
If I trim the tree with shimmering angels and crocheted snowflakes, attend a myriad of holiday parties and sing in the choir's cantata, but do not focus on Christ, I have missed the point.
Love stops the cooking to hug the child.
Love sets aside the decorating to kiss the husband.
Love is kind, though harried and tired.
Love doesn't envy another's home that has coordinated Christmas china and table linens.
Love doesn't yell at the kids to get out of the way.
Love doesn't give only to those who are able to give in return, but rejoices in giving to those who can't.
Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
Love never fails.
Video games will break, pearl necklaces will be lost, golf clubs will rust. But giving the gift of love will endure.
"He who refreshes others will himself be refreshed." (Proverbs 11:25)
Monday, December 13, 2004
How to Know Who to Marry
HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHO TO MARRY?
You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like
sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the
chips and dip coming.-Alan, age 10
No person really decides before they grow up who they're going to
marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later who
you're stuck with.-Kirsten, age 10
WHAT IS THE RIGHT AGE TO GET MARRIED?
Twenty-three is the best age because you know the person FOREVER by
then.-Camille, age 10
No age is good to get married at. You got to be a fool to get
married.-Freddie, age 6
HOW CAN A STRANGER TELL IF TWO PEOPLE ARE MARRIED?
You might have to guess, based on Whether they seem to be yelling at
the same kids.-Derrick, age 8
WHAT DO YOU THINK YOUR MOM AND DAD HAVE IN COMMON?
Both don't want any more kids.-Lori, age 8
WHAT DO MOST PEOPLE DO ON A DATE?
Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get to know
each other. Even boys have something to say if you listen long
enough.-Lynnette, age 8
On the first date, they just tell each other lies, and that usually
gets them interested enough to go for a second date. --Martin, age 10
WHAT WOULD YOU DO ON A FIRST DATE THAT WAS TURNING SOUR?
I'd run home and play dead. The next day I would call all the
newspapers and make sure they wrote about me in all the dead columns.
--Craig, age 9
WHEN IS IT OKAY TO KISS SOMEONE?
When they're rich.-Pam, age 7
The law says you have to be eighteen, so I wouldn't want to mess
with that.-Curt, age 7
The rule goes like this: If you kiss someone, then you should marry
them and have kids with them. It's the right thing to do.-Howard, age 8
IS IT BETTER TO BE SINGLE OR MARRIED?
I don't know which is better, but I'll tell you one thing. I'm never
going to have sex with my wife. I don't want to be all grossed out.
--Theodore, age 8
It's better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need
someone to clean up after them.-Anita, age 9
HOW WOULD THE WORLD BE DIFFERENT IF PEOPLE DIDN'T GET MARRIED?
There sure would be a lot of kids to explain, wouldn't there?
--Kelvin, age 8
HOW WOULD YOU MAKE A MARRIAGE WORK?
Tell your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like a
truck.-Ricky, age 10
You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like
sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the
chips and dip coming.-Alan, age 10
No person really decides before they grow up who they're going to
marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later who
you're stuck with.-Kirsten, age 10
WHAT IS THE RIGHT AGE TO GET MARRIED?
Twenty-three is the best age because you know the person FOREVER by
then.-Camille, age 10
No age is good to get married at. You got to be a fool to get
married.-Freddie, age 6
HOW CAN A STRANGER TELL IF TWO PEOPLE ARE MARRIED?
You might have to guess, based on Whether they seem to be yelling at
the same kids.-Derrick, age 8
WHAT DO YOU THINK YOUR MOM AND DAD HAVE IN COMMON?
Both don't want any more kids.-Lori, age 8
WHAT DO MOST PEOPLE DO ON A DATE?
Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get to know
each other. Even boys have something to say if you listen long
enough.-Lynnette, age 8
On the first date, they just tell each other lies, and that usually
gets them interested enough to go for a second date. --Martin, age 10
WHAT WOULD YOU DO ON A FIRST DATE THAT WAS TURNING SOUR?
I'd run home and play dead. The next day I would call all the
newspapers and make sure they wrote about me in all the dead columns.
--Craig, age 9
WHEN IS IT OKAY TO KISS SOMEONE?
When they're rich.-Pam, age 7
The law says you have to be eighteen, so I wouldn't want to mess
with that.-Curt, age 7
The rule goes like this: If you kiss someone, then you should marry
them and have kids with them. It's the right thing to do.-Howard, age 8
IS IT BETTER TO BE SINGLE OR MARRIED?
I don't know which is better, but I'll tell you one thing. I'm never
going to have sex with my wife. I don't want to be all grossed out.
--Theodore, age 8
It's better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need
someone to clean up after them.-Anita, age 9
HOW WOULD THE WORLD BE DIFFERENT IF PEOPLE DIDN'T GET MARRIED?
There sure would be a lot of kids to explain, wouldn't there?
--Kelvin, age 8
HOW WOULD YOU MAKE A MARRIAGE WORK?
Tell your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like a
truck.-Ricky, age 10
Wednesday, December 01, 2004
It's a bittersweet symphony.... that's life
So things are just right-o crazy at this barn party. Speaking of barns.... and parties.... I realized that I am the last of a dying breed. Farm raised and grain fed. Well, not so much grain fed... but very much farm raised.
Here are ten ways to know that you've celebrated a holiday in East Texas:
1) Your Thanksgiving celebration consists of the traditonal FRIED turkey (courtesy of the deep fryer now positioned in the driveway) and football --- PLUS target practice in the backyard afterwards. With GUNS!
2) Gettin' up at 4 AM on Christmas morning-- not to open presents, but TO GET IN THE DEER STAND
3) Fightin' with your brother in the duck blind (on Christmas Eve!!) over the propane heater and hand warmers
4) a good 'ol fashioned Christmas parade: all the cheerleaders riding on the town's firetruck, and all the club sweethearts in sequined dresses (in 30 degree weather mind you) and MY BROTHER as Mr. DECA Club!!
5) going to the mini-mart (if you don't know what that is... get therapy!) for a Coke 'cause it's the only thing open!
6) Running into everyone (in Wal-Mart of course!) and answering the whole "how's your Mom?" "who are you dating?" thing.
7) Knowing what the parade emcee is talking about when he says, "It's like trying to herd a bunch of cats!"
8) The HUGE Christmas cards in everyone's yard! (that's for Vanessa 'cause there isn't Christmas culture in Cali!)
9) Scheduling "Rekop" around the Christmas holidays.
10) Flat top Christmas trees. Actually... just totally redneck, deranged Christmas trees make it worth it!
Here are ten ways to know that you've celebrated a holiday in East Texas:
1) Your Thanksgiving celebration consists of the traditonal FRIED turkey (courtesy of the deep fryer now positioned in the driveway) and football --- PLUS target practice in the backyard afterwards. With GUNS!
2) Gettin' up at 4 AM on Christmas morning-- not to open presents, but TO GET IN THE DEER STAND
3) Fightin' with your brother in the duck blind (on Christmas Eve!!) over the propane heater and hand warmers
4) a good 'ol fashioned Christmas parade: all the cheerleaders riding on the town's firetruck, and all the club sweethearts in sequined dresses (in 30 degree weather mind you) and MY BROTHER as Mr. DECA Club!!
5) going to the mini-mart (if you don't know what that is... get therapy!) for a Coke 'cause it's the only thing open!
6) Running into everyone (in Wal-Mart of course!) and answering the whole "how's your Mom?" "who are you dating?" thing.
7) Knowing what the parade emcee is talking about when he says, "It's like trying to herd a bunch of cats!"
8) The HUGE Christmas cards in everyone's yard! (that's for Vanessa 'cause there isn't Christmas culture in Cali!)
9) Scheduling "Rekop" around the Christmas holidays.
10) Flat top Christmas trees. Actually... just totally redneck, deranged Christmas trees make it worth it!
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