May 2007

The Man in Black

May 15, 2007

Today over at Duward Discussion, Jamie had a unique idea that I just love. Because she doesn’t often comment when she visits blogs, and rarely answers the comments on her own blog, she decided to put videos as “thank you gifts” to folks who had recently commented. She said, “So here are some presents for [...]

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Flotsam And Jestam

May 15, 2007

Y’all, I’m preparing myself to go out into “The Real World” today. Unfortunately, (or fortunately, as it were) occasionally I have a paying gig. I’m telling stories to a passel of second graders. Send up some prayers for me! After I’ve done with them, I’ve decided to get myself a pedicure and a manicure. After [...]

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Visualize Whirled Peas

May 14, 2007

Sorry. The Spousal Unit read my last post and suggested this. We couldn’t resist.

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An Apology to That Driver

May 14, 2007

Dear Sir, I do so apologize for having the audacity to drive in front of you as you raced in your little blue sports car on that winding country road. I know that you were upset that I was blocking your pathway. I could read your lips very clearly in my rear view mirror for [...]

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A Sweet Mother’s Day Gift

May 13, 2007

Well, knock me over with a feather. I’ve had one of the sweetest Mother’s Day gifts a blogger can get. I arose this morning, and as dawn was breaking I checked my e-mail. My post about my Momma called Life is a Gamble was awarded a Rising Blogger award. The Rising Blogger is a relatively [...]

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Link Love–Stories Beget Stories

May 12, 2007

Often when I perform a story before an audience, the tale I tell brings memories to people of their own stories. One of the thrills of my job is when audience members approach me after the performance to tell me a tale. For me, this is a high honor, because I know that I have [...]

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Revenge is Sweet, Prevention Sweeter

May 11, 2007

As I was drifting off to sleep last night, I vaguely remembered hearing a news story about a rash of car break-ins in the Dallas area. It seems that the brazen thieves are smashing windows of cars, even when the owners are home, and stealing computers, wallets and all manner of things that owners leave [...]

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Life Is A Gamble

May 10, 2007

Lordy, I miss my Momma. There isn’t a day that goes by in the two years since she’s gone that I don’t think, “I gotta call Momma and tell her that…” And, then I remember that I can’t call her anymore. So, I just sit and talk to her picture. It’s not much comfort. With [...]

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Link Love #8

May 10, 2007

Before I dash out the door for a vital appointment (I have to go get my hair red—SHHH—don’t tell anybody!), I thought I’d jot a few notes to you. Get over to SusieJ’s Thursday Thirteen! She has a contest with a prize of a $10 Starbucks gift certificate. All you have to do is define [...]

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Thursday Thirteen #9—A Ghost Hunt

May 9, 2007

Though I had stayed at Ye Kendall Inn in Boerne last November, I didn’t have the forethought to have my camera with me at the time. I was disappointed not to have been able to capture the beauty of the place. I also didn’t know the history of the hotel; so I didn’t realize that [...]

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Building a Blog Community

May 8, 2007

I look at my blog from the perspective of a professional storyteller. I want to tell a good story when I write, and I want to entertain my audience. My main hope is that people will keep coming back. I hope that blogging friends I make will connect with other blogging friends to whom I [...]

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Wordless Wednesday—Enchanted Rock

May 8, 2007

Enchanted Rock is located in the Texas Hill Country. These were taken on a drizzly overcast day on Sunday, May 6, 2007. No, I didn’t climb to the summit, though there is a pathway to it. I didn’t have time, because I was headed for a rendezvous with a ghost. While at the rock, I [...]

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This Blog Blows My Dress Up Contest Winners

May 8, 2007

I believe I might’ve told y’all that a contest was going on. This Eclectic Life’s This Blog Blows My Dress Up Contest has officially been judged. I am so grateful that someone else had to make the decisions! Every post that came in gave me a laugh that I sorely needed. There were many wonderful [...]

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Chinese Freeze Tag

May 6, 2007

My friend Jen at J’s Thoughts and Musings tagged me with this Chinese Freeze Tag. I’m supposed to tell 10 interesting facts about myself. This can be something shocking or anything that may become a surprise to people! How the heck can I surprise anyone with anything about myself? I spill my guts on these [...]

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You Have Nothing To Fear, It’s Only Me

May 6, 2007

Have y’all ever noticed how oddly people act when they step into an elevator with strangers? People seem to shut up completely and stare at the floor, or the ceiling, or the door. They don’t look each other in the eye. People don’t say hello; they don’t say a word to each other. Folks just [...]

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Bits and Pieces

May 5, 2007

I haven’t been surfing through blogs this week in my usual fashion. For those of you I normally visit, know that I’m seeing you on RSS feed but I’m not usually taking time to comment. I’m hoping life gets back to normal next week. Real Life has been cramping my style. Don’t y’all hate it [...]

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Breaker, Breaker, 1-9

May 4, 2007

“Breaker, Breaker, 1-9″ “C’mon back, good buddy.” “Undertaker, you got your ears on?” “You got a copy.” “What’s your 20?” “I got your back door.” “That’s a 10-4.” “I see some ‘gator on the road. How’s the weather up there?” “Got a pick-em-up, an organ donor, and a pregnant rollerskate tangled. Looks like they put [...]

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Poor Barbie

May 3, 2007

I navigated into the parking space down at my local Piggly Wiggly grocery store, and glanced into the car next to mine. Suspended by her hair from the rear view mirror was a Barbie head. Just the head. The hair was pulled up and tied with a bone. I swear to you that it resembled [...]

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Thursday Thirteen # 8—My Last Meal Before I Die-et

May 2, 2007

Several years ago, I was down to the lowest weight I had been since I had children. My friends told me that was my “divorce weight.” They were right. As soon as I got married and happy, I got fat and sassy! Well, that’s only partially true; I’ve always been sassy. At the same time, [...]

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Wordless Wednesday–What’s In Your “Wallet?”

May 1, 2007

Again, it’s not a Wordless Wednesday! But, it leaves you kinda speechless, doesn’t it? I had to do this, because Jessica the Rock Chick insisted. So, I’m passing on the indignity. Jennymcb,Teamouse (who has a wonderful contest going on at her place), Thomma Lyn, SusieJ—–what’s in YOUR wallet? Show us your purse if you dare. [...]

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