Who were my favorite musicians when I was a teenager?
OHMYWORD!! What a wide open question... I will just list the ones I KNOW I loved... and you... well you just judge all you want.. I am not bothered... nor in need of your approval, sweet reader!
Conway Twitty
Randy Travis
Alabama
Prince
Guns and Roses
Aerosmith
Twisted Sister
Shelia E
Duran Duran
Michael Jackson
Dire Straits
Dexies Midnight Runners
Cyndi Lauper
Men At Work
Queen
Blondie
Kool and The Gang
Chicago
Darryl Hall and John Oates
Rick Springfield
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
Survivor
Lionel Richie
John Cougar (Mellencamp)
Kiss
Poison
The Police
Billy Joel
Culture Club
Van Halen
Foreigner
Phil Collins
Wham
Billy Ocean
Madonna
Boston
Bon Jovi
Gregory Abbott
Luther Vandross
Huey Lewis and the News
Whitesnake
Lisa Lisa and the Cult Jam
Tiffany
Def Leopard
and UB40!!
I am sure I have left some out... no doubt!!!
Sunday, April 8, 2018
April 7 ... 2018 Writing Challenge
What makes me laugh out loud?
Really, goofy, stupid things make me laugh. I love that feeling of not being able to breathe and bursting out laughing again because you CANNOT hold it in.
A really good comedian will always make me laugh. The content has to be relatable and usually involves the mischief and ridiculousness of middle aged, menopausal women who really are trying to care but just can't seem to.
Sadly... really inappropriate, raunchy humor. Think.... American Pie, The Hangover and such... I KNOW... terrible!! Heehee!!😳
Really, goofy, stupid things make me laugh. I love that feeling of not being able to breathe and bursting out laughing again because you CANNOT hold it in.
A really good comedian will always make me laugh. The content has to be relatable and usually involves the mischief and ridiculousness of middle aged, menopausal women who really are trying to care but just can't seem to.
Sadly... really inappropriate, raunchy humor. Think.... American Pie, The Hangover and such... I KNOW... terrible!! Heehee!!😳
April 6... 2018 Writing Challenge
How did I go to school when I was little?
I rode to school with my mom. Since she taught at my elementary school, that was an easy answer. We lived less than two minutes from school so our commute was a short one.
SOMETIMES... when my mom was feeling really wild and crazy, I would walk home from school. The times were different and I am sure she knew she would quickly be joining me. The feeling of FREEDOM walking home alone was addictive. We lived in a neighborhood called Westwood Hills and the hill part was for real. There was NO WAY to get to our home without climbing a really big hill (read mountain for all my Piedmont friends). If I ever thought I would get into mischief in Home Alone fashion, I assure you climbing the hill to get home took all the vim and vinegar right out of this rebel child.
GOOD TIMES.. and I mean that!
I rode to school with my mom. Since she taught at my elementary school, that was an easy answer. We lived less than two minutes from school so our commute was a short one.
SOMETIMES... when my mom was feeling really wild and crazy, I would walk home from school. The times were different and I am sure she knew she would quickly be joining me. The feeling of FREEDOM walking home alone was addictive. We lived in a neighborhood called Westwood Hills and the hill part was for real. There was NO WAY to get to our home without climbing a really big hill (read mountain for all my Piedmont friends). If I ever thought I would get into mischief in Home Alone fashion, I assure you climbing the hill to get home took all the vim and vinegar right out of this rebel child.
GOOD TIMES.. and I mean that!
April 5... 2018 Writing Challenge
What makes my heart ache?
1- Being unable to take away the hurts of people I love most. It is heart breaking to watch them struggle through things that your magic hugs and kisses cannot possibly remove, fix, or erase. Oh.. the pain in this "tough old gal's" heart.
2- Children who are not treasured by ANYBODY!! Those kids that are literally thrown away. They have nobody to cheer them on, nurse their hurts, and convince them they can be anything they want to be. HEART. BREAKING.
3- People (at any age) who have given up. They have no HOPE, no JOY, and are wasting each day waiting to pass on. They believe (wrongly in my opinion) they have nothing left to give. Such a sad state of mind. I pray that my enthusiasm for life never leaves me. For this mundane, joyless lifestyle would surely break my heart.
1- Being unable to take away the hurts of people I love most. It is heart breaking to watch them struggle through things that your magic hugs and kisses cannot possibly remove, fix, or erase. Oh.. the pain in this "tough old gal's" heart.
2- Children who are not treasured by ANYBODY!! Those kids that are literally thrown away. They have nobody to cheer them on, nurse their hurts, and convince them they can be anything they want to be. HEART. BREAKING.
3- People (at any age) who have given up. They have no HOPE, no JOY, and are wasting each day waiting to pass on. They believe (wrongly in my opinion) they have nothing left to give. Such a sad state of mind. I pray that my enthusiasm for life never leaves me. For this mundane, joyless lifestyle would surely break my heart.
April 4... 2018 Writing Challenge
What did your family used to do on the weekends when you were younger?
Hmmm... I am pretty sure Saturday mornings were for cleaning. AFTER CARTOONS, of course!!
I don't recall having real set standards about what we did or where we went. I do recall usually getting to go out to eat on Sunday after church. Western Steer was a favorite because they had (the first I remember) CRAZY huge salad bar with pepperoni and cottage cheese.
CRAZY the things we remember and like to this day, huh?
Hmmm... I am pretty sure Saturday mornings were for cleaning. AFTER CARTOONS, of course!!
I don't recall having real set standards about what we did or where we went. I do recall usually getting to go out to eat on Sunday after church. Western Steer was a favorite because they had (the first I remember) CRAZY huge salad bar with pepperoni and cottage cheese.
CRAZY the things we remember and like to this day, huh?
April 3... 2018 Writing Challenge
Write about three friendships you've made online.
1- I am friends with people I do not actually know but who know my husband. We may have met once or twice a gazillion years ago. Funny thing.. I really like them and enjoy seeing their successes and management of the world around them.
2- Twitter people who LOVE to teach and LOVE kids.
3- A Facebook group of English teachers who are anything but curmudgeons! They have great ideas, share freely, and are honest about their challenges... my kind of people!!
1- I am friends with people I do not actually know but who know my husband. We may have met once or twice a gazillion years ago. Funny thing.. I really like them and enjoy seeing their successes and management of the world around them.
2- Twitter people who LOVE to teach and LOVE kids.
3- A Facebook group of English teachers who are anything but curmudgeons! They have great ideas, share freely, and are honest about their challenges... my kind of people!!
April 2... 2018 Writing Challenge
What are some things I've made recently?
I have MADE myself sit still and recover from surgery! THIS IS HARD FOR ME, PEOPLE!
My natural inclination is to be a do-er!! Doing things that make others happy, life easier, or sometimes just doing something.. ANYthing to avoid other undesirable tasks.
I have MADE two types of cookies. One Oatmeal Monster and one The World's Best Chocolate Chip Cookies. I THINK they both taste good. However, with dead taste buds, I cannot be certain.
I have MADE a list of things in my head I would like to do around my house. Not dedicating any of them to paper.... because that is a recipe for potential failure... and I am NOT about that life!
I have MADE memories with my boys and husband. I have gone (quietly all be it) with them over the past week to just get out of the house and BE with them. And spending time with those I made and the one who helped me is probably the MOST IMPORTANT thing I do.
I have MADE myself sit still and recover from surgery! THIS IS HARD FOR ME, PEOPLE!
My natural inclination is to be a do-er!! Doing things that make others happy, life easier, or sometimes just doing something.. ANYthing to avoid other undesirable tasks.
I have MADE two types of cookies. One Oatmeal Monster and one The World's Best Chocolate Chip Cookies. I THINK they both taste good. However, with dead taste buds, I cannot be certain.
I have MADE a list of things in my head I would like to do around my house. Not dedicating any of them to paper.... because that is a recipe for potential failure... and I am NOT about that life!
I have MADE memories with my boys and husband. I have gone (quietly all be it) with them over the past week to just get out of the house and BE with them. And spending time with those I made and the one who helped me is probably the MOST IMPORTANT thing I do.
Monday, April 2, 2018
April 1..... 2018 Writing Challenge
What are some things I have bought recently?
1- WAY too much stuff (medicine, popsicles, more medicine, ice packs, etc) to deal with this lovely little tonsillectomy I have been gifted with. I am spending ALL THE MONEY!! ALL OF IT.. this year as I am getting "healthy"???
2- Tshirts from a favorite duo that we love and Girl Scout Cookies.
3- Some new shoes... because maybe the tonsillectomy is making my feet shrink? My Danskos feel like boats on my feet?
WEIRDness abounds....at my happy home!
1- WAY too much stuff (medicine, popsicles, more medicine, ice packs, etc) to deal with this lovely little tonsillectomy I have been gifted with. I am spending ALL THE MONEY!! ALL OF IT.. this year as I am getting "healthy"???
2- Tshirts from a favorite duo that we love and Girl Scout Cookies.
3- Some new shoes... because maybe the tonsillectomy is making my feet shrink? My Danskos feel like boats on my feet?
WEIRDness abounds....at my happy home!
March 31... Writing Challenge 2018
Some Favorite Jokes..
I am not a great joke teller. My style is more like one liners and puns. My kids at school give me kind "har hars" but that is about it. I enjoy good jokes and have always laughed till my sides hurt when I go to comedy clubs.
I am not a great joke teller. My style is more like one liners and puns. My kids at school give me kind "har hars" but that is about it. I enjoy good jokes and have always laughed till my sides hurt when I go to comedy clubs.
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