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I resolve to dance more and wear blue. You have done what you could — some blunders and absurdities have crept in. Forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day. You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense. Emerson *image via

My first experience with wine was well planned and eventful. I was a freshman in High School, my friend Cindy was a sophomore. We had heard many funny (from our senior friends) about how getting drunk was ever soooo cool. We wanted our own stories to tell. So naturally we discuss the possibility with our moms (that's right.) After much discussion a decision was made. We could do it. But, with rules.  Rule one: We get our own drink of choice. Our mothers would have nothing to do with it, monetarily or  otherwise. Rule two: The event would take place at Cindy's house and we could include one other friend. Cindy's mom would be out of the house overnight (a phone call away) and my mom would be home (a few houses down) in case of an emergency. Rule three: Because Cindy could drive and I had a permit, the car keys were taken away. This rule stands true today.. don't drink and drive. That's it girls. See you in the am. (grins on their faces)  On the...

Merry Merry Christmas from me to you. via  "That wasn't flying! That was falling...with style!" Woody says to Buzz Toy Story

No news to those who know me, I'm all about the pony. High or low and I'm really loving this messy side pony I discovered on  A Cup Of Joe.  LOVE. 1. Start with day-old hair...meaning it's been a day since you've washed it. (If you must wash your hair, then use a volumizing spray to add oomf; and if your hair is oily, use a French dry shampoo  to build body and texture.) Now make a deep side part on one side of your hair. You can use a rat-tail comb to get an extra straight part. 2. Backcomb the top quarter of your hair. Basically, brush the hair downwards toward your scalp so it's sort of frizzy and can stand on its own. 3. Gently brush the very top layer of your hair to make it smooth on the top. That way, all the backcombing will be hidden under the layer that you brushed. Still, don't brush too much, you want it a little messy. 4. Take the entire backcombed section and pin it behind your head. To make it secure, place the bobby pins...

Popped out of the oven this way.   really, really, mad "It could be argued that there is an element of entertainment in every pie, as every pie is inherently a surprise by virtue of its crust.”  Janet Clarkson , Pie ya think? ―  

A Barn. Have a reception. Hang with Martha and the animals. Have friends over for apples. Cuddle up. Create. A song sung in a barn by a beautiful girl I know. "Oh, barn acles!"  Sponge Bob *click on the caption and it will take to you to the source....

 One of the many things I love about the flea market.  Superman riding a stuffed boar mounted to a slab of wood wearing giant sunglasses and sombrero. Oh. yeah.. and an alligator trying to make it's way outta town before the snow flies. With my sunglasses on, I'm Jack Nicholson. Without them, I'm fat and 60. Jack Nicholson

WHOA...... For my Em.. astronomy is your friend. A newly discovered planet is eerily similar to Earth and is sitting outside our solar system in what seems to be the ideal place for life, except for one hitch. It's a bit too big. The planet is smack in the middle of what astronomers call the Goldilocks zone, that hard to find place that's not too hot, not too cold, where water, which is essential for life, doesn't freeze or boil. And it has a shopping mall-like surface temperature of near 72 degrees, scientists say. The planet's confirmation was announced Monday by NASA along with other discoveries by its Kepler telescope, which was launched on a planet-hunting mission in 2009. That's the first planet confirmed in the habitable zone for Kepler, which had already found Earth-like rocky planets elsewhere. Twice before astronomers have announced a planet found in that zone, but neither have been as promising. via read the whol...

A chignon is a popular type of hairstyle. The word “chignon” comes from the French phrase “chignon du cou,” which means nape of the neck. Chignons are generally achieved by pinning the hair into a knot at the nape of the neck or at the back of the head, but there are many different variations of the style. You can get the look in three steps: Step 1 Tie a low ponytail, either to the side or in the center. Step 2 Wind your ponytail in your hand to create a twisted effect. Step 3 Keeping your hair twisted, wrap it around a hairband then fix in place with grips. * For a messy look, pull a few strands out to hang loose. via Or add three more steps. It's really the same thing as the three step, but with more words. Brush into a low ponytail. Secure it at the nape of your neck. Wrap the ponytail around the base Tie second elastic around the bun. Secure the sides with bobby pins, tucking them int...

here That's right,  while we were just doin' what we do... Representative Joe Pitts, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, held a hearing on November 2nd. The hearing was about taking away new preventive benefits from millions of American women. The reason for this hearing (clearly) is to undermine the recent decision by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that ensures health plans will cover birth control with no co-pays - one of the most popular benefits of the Affordable Care Act.   Pitts was the sponsor and pushed for a vote on H.R. 358, a bill that would have eliminated existing protections for women seeking care in emergency situations. Since becoming subcommittee chair, Representative Pitts has aggressively gone after women's health  issues  (why you hatin' Joe?) Recently NPR reported, conservatives are stepping up their attacks against birth control as "more and more voices are o...

A white shirt is a classic. I have a few in my closet, how about you? Oh and by the way... do you button up or down? Either way, check out this fabulous video with four great ideas on how to wear a classic.                                                          http://monicarosestylist.blogspot.com/ This shirt is dry clean only. Which means... it's dirty. Mitch Hedberg

A few months ago my dining room went from yellow to black. A blue - black (there is such a thing) actually. We were having a lovely dinner with friends and the subject of the dining room color came up. Since we were sitting in the dining room surrounded by the chosen color it made sense.  "How do you like the black?" I ask.  *  "Oh, I thought it was blue." My work here is done.                              Too many people just eat to consume calories. Try dining for a change.                                                 ...

Happy Thanksgiving "Thanksgiving is a magical time of year when families across the country join together to raise America's obesity statistics. Personally, I love Thanksgiving traditions: watching football, making pumpkin pie, and saying the magic phrase that sends your aunt storming out of the dining room to sit in her car." Stephen Colbert

Just in case things get a little boring at Thanksgiving Dinner.  Ta - Da A person without a shadow should keep out of the sun, that is the only safe and rational plan. Adelbert von Chamisso

sca rf * a long piece of cloth worn about the head, neck, or shoulders  scarf * to eat or drink voraciously; devour  Scarves are wonderful accessories don't you think?  Yes? Me too! Have you ever wondered how many ways you can wear one? Well now you can stop wondering. Because below is a most wonderful video showing 25 different ways to wear a scarf in under five minutes.  Don't thank me.. thank Wendy from Wendy's Look Book  here . “ During Whatever Happened To Baby Jane?, I knitted a scarf from Hollywood to Malibu. ”   Joan Crawford 

wallpaper *   usually with printed decorative patterns in color, for pasting on and covering the walls or ceilings of rooms. self adhesive* Having a surface coated with an adhesive and not needing any substance, such as glue or paste, applied to form a bond temporary* Lasting, used, serving, or enjoyed for a limited time.  *Wallpaper.  *It's versatile.  *It can liven' up any decor.  *Love.   And now.... way easy to take down the minute you get tired of looking at it and it doesn't take a rented steamer. Welcome to the world of temporary wall covering.   Enjoy!    http://ww w.swdecorating.com/default.asp?fm=/wallpaper_home.asp KATHY IRELAND GRAND ESTATES - Easy Change                           http://www.swdecorating.com/default.asp?fm=/wallp...

* Eucalyptus is a diverse genus of flowering trees (and a few shrubs) in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae . Members of the genus dominate the tree flora of Australia .  * Eucalyptus has long been used as an antiseptic and decongestant. From the aborigines of Australia, eucalyptus is known around the world for its soothing and healing properties. Eucalyptus warms and dries, which makes it an effective treatments for respiratory problems. It works as an anti-inflammatory and revives the tired mind. Eucalyptus is good stuff. Google away my friends, you'll be hard pressed to find anything negative said about it. Until now.  I was sitting on the living room floor having a perfectly wonderful conversation with my sister. When the faint smell of eucalyptus slowly crept into the room. (my niece had eucalyptus incenses burning in the kitchen.) Okay, that's nice. However, with each word the smell got stronger and stronger until my head felt twice it's norm...

http://matthewcoxartist.com/work/new-embroidered-x-rays-2011                                                                            You're not the same

      olivia malone photography http://oliviamalone.com/lindsey-thornburg-for-elle- Pessimist: One who, when he has the choice of two evils, chooses both. Oscar Wilde

My favorite "You can not be serious" look. Striker: "Surely you can't be serious?!" Rumack: "I am serious... and don't call me Shirley." Quote from the movie Airplane

“If trees could scream, would we be so cavalier about cutting them down? We might, if they screamed all the time, for no good reason.”   Jack Handy quote “Consider the daffodil. And while you're doing that, I'll be over here, looking through your stuff.”     Jack Handy quote “I hope some animal never bores a hole in my head and lays its eggs in my brain, because later you might think you're having a good idea but it's just eggs hatching.”   Jack Handy quote Incredible Hand Art.  Be t you had to look twice. “It's fascinating to think that all around us there's an invisible world we can't even see. I'm speaking, of course, of the World of the Invisible Scary Skeletons.”   Jack Handy quote

Wait for it......... “There is something in October sets the gypsy blood astir, We must rise and follow her; When from every hill of flame, She calls and calls each vagabond by name” *   William Bliss Carman

Below: what parts of my home would look like.  If you had kaleidoscopes for eyes. In 1816, the kaleidoscope was invented by Scottish scientist, Sir David Brewster.   Kaleidoscope means the beautiful form watcher. ***************************************************************************************** Life is like an ever-shifting kaleidoscope - a slight change, and all patterns alter.                                                                          Adrian Guelke *I used http://pixlr.com/o-matic/air/  for the photos. Check it out.  Too Cool.