The wrestling Begins!

Quote of the day

Piglet sidled up to Pooh from behind.
"Pooh!" he whispered.
"Yes Piglet?"
"Nothing" said Piglet, taking Pooh's paw. "I just wanted to be sure of you."
A. A. Milne



a friend posted this on our "board" and I love it!!!!

It's real

There is another Angel up in heaven today.....thank you Traci for being a chapter in my life. I know alot of people are hurting especially your beloved son, but I know you have your arms wrapped tightly around him, safe and secure.......spread your wings and fly......I will miss you dearly.......


Oh heart, if one should say to you that the soul perishes like the body, answer that the flower withers, but the seed remains. ~Kahlil Gibran

Love is.....

A Tragic Loss......

A friend of mine died last night. I still can't figure this out. I awoke as usual and went to check my email and facebook, to see what my friends were up to for the day and I saw that one of them posted that she couldn't stop crying and she needed her Zen girls (that is what our group of friends is called) I thought, oh no! something happened to one of her boys! So I logged on to Zen to find out that "Shimmy" (Traci) was in an accident and was killed. It hurts to even write that out. She was hit by a train, meeting her fiance.........this hurts.....

I have known Shimmy for many years now. We belonged to a meessage board foe wayward "scrapbookers" and we have a tight knit group of girlfriends. We have had our ups and downs with all of us and when one of the boards broke up, she emailed me daily cause she did not want to lose our friendship. We laughed, shared stories of our kids, shared our favorite book and movies and she turned me on to some different music that she thought I would like. We shared pictures of our dogs, shared recipes and just truly liked each other. She called me "OtherBeth" cause there is another girl on the board named Beth and I always loved that nickname <3. Then she left this board for awhile, life gets in the way and other things but then we found her again on facebook. She always had an encouraging word for everyone and i found her to be a very strong and beautiful woman. The kicker......I have never met her in real life. We are an online community of friends who have been thru alot together. Some of us have met, ohters not. But if you ask anyone of us they will say we may even be closer that IRL friends. I love all my girls on Zen and I know we will get thru this. It is going to be so hard but the love we have for one another will get us thru it. Oh, and I never told Shimmy this but one time she called me and I wasn't home, she left me a message and she had the most adorable voice ever! Traci, I will say a prayer for your son and I know you will be looking out for him and helping him thru his pain. You were the best mom and a great friend. I will miss you dearly.

Gulp, gulp, gulp.....

nothing has driven me closer to my bottle of wine than working the book fair today at the elementary school. wow. kids are amazing in every way. the good, the bad and the ugly. my glass is calling me...............

Busy, busy, busy....

Football has ended and now on to Basketball and wrestling! Doctor's appts., christmas shopping, baking, meetings, Holiday shows.....I am exhausted!!!!

Happy December

This was my horoscope for yesterday, Dec. 1st....i liked it :)

You are like a steady candle, spreading a little light wherever you go.

A girl CAN dream........

We were going up some stairs and then we had to cross a narrow bridge of some sort, he moved to the side so I could get by first, and slowly, oh so slowly he moved closer to my face, so close I could smell his breath and then his lips touched mine ever so gently. He looked at me and then kissed me again. Then the next thing I knew I felt my husband grab my toes and say ''time to get up"......until we meet again tonight George........

Say it 'ain't so!!!!!!!!

Oprah, Nooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She is anouncing today that she is leaving me.No more interrupting guests, no more fashion makeover shows, no more book club, no more celebrities and no more feeling good about myself as she gains weight along with me........BAWAAAA....WAAAAAAA..............I need a moment......

Values and Goals for the Holiday season

So, I'm taking this little online class called "Holidays in Hand" and my first assignment is to write or blog my values and goals for this season. Hmmmm.....this may take a few minutes. I know that one of my goals is to be more organized. I am trying because I have started a shopping list for the family and extended members of the family so that is a start. But I have also been fighting with Christopher because he says it is to early but I want to start shopping, he won't write a list out so a fight ensues.....So I guess that comes to Values. What is more important, trying to have an 11 yr old make a list for Santa (who I think doesn't believe anymore,) or spend time with him talking about the books he loves to read or the games he loves to play. So o.k., I get it. Another is that I am going to try and be more forgiving with family and try to reach out to more family members that we really don't connect with.....I am going to try and remember that the holiday season is for love and peace, not fighting or gossiping about others......

Quote of the day

You cannot live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.
~John Wooden

Love Is......

Daycation

Chris and I had a chance to sneak away for an overnight to Mohegan Sun Casino Monday. What a fun 48 hours! We went to Mystic and had a great lunch at the cutest restaurant. I wish I would remember to take pictures...you think I would being obsessed with my camera. I do have a couple but they are crappy. Probably cause I was either drunk or hungover.....But what is a "night of drunken debauchery" if it weren't for those pictures....oh, and to the people in the pool area. I'm sorry I acted like a sex crazed teenager....but boy did I have fun!!!!


Mystic


After the Pool....


Hungover...let's go home.....


oh and no bells and whistles went off for us at the slot machines.....just to let you know in case some of the relatives got wind of us going down to gamble....wink*

I seem to have a YOUTUBE addiction lately....

Truly a sad day

Gunman kills 12, wounds 31 at Fort Hood
Army psychiatrist identified as attacker is captured alive.

Some love from my big guy

Toby Keith   More CMT Music   More CMT Music Videos

What a beautiful tribute.....

Quote of the day

Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Mother Teresa

I need to embrace change.......

“Change is as inevitable as rain in the spring. Some of us just put on our raincoats and splash forward.”
— Amy Bloom



I am always the one who cannot stand to change anything. I like the way things are and my motto has always been, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". But I see now that I do need to change. I need to change my eating habits, I need to change my cleaning habits, I need to change some of my "friends" and I need to change my underwear!!

Happy Birthday Sickie....oh sorry, I mean Sammy!! :)

My baby turns 9 years old today and is home with a hacking cold and a canker sore the size of Texas!
Happy Day, Sammy Dudes!!!!!!!!!!!

Busy weekend

Chris and I celebrated our 12th anniversary this weekend. No, it was not spent in a fancy restaurant, nor on a cruise ship. It was not spent in a luxurious hotel or spa. We spent our anniversary in the quaint city of North Adams but more specifically, in the er at North Adams regional Hospital. There was a man with a nail in his thumb, people coughing everywhere (swine flu mass hysteria) and our favorite little crack head, we'll call her beehive cause that is the only way I can desribe her hairdo. I have to say she did keep us entertained. But seriously, Christopher got hurt in a football game so as a precaution we took him in. He is fine and we have piece of mind. Although I probably could have saved us 3 hours cause when we walked out of the game, he wanted pizza. I don't think that people with head trauma usually ask for pizza on the way to the er......just saying.....

Friday Funny

A man is walking home alone late one foggy Halloween night, when behind him he hears:


BUMP...



BUMP...



BUMP...




Walking faster, he looks back and through the fog he makes out the image of an upright casket banging its way down the middle of the street toward him.



BUMP...




BUMP...




BUMP...





Terrified, the man begins to run toward his home, the casket bouncing quickly behind him.




FASTER...



FASTER..




BUMP...




BUMP...




BUMP......



He runs up to his door, fumbles with his keys, opens the door, rushes in, slams and locks the door behind him. However, the casket crashes through his door, with the lid of the casket clapping.


clappity-BUMP...



clappity-BUMP....


clappity-BUMP...


on his heels, as the terrified man runs.



Rushing upstairs to the bathroom, he locks himself in. His heart is pounding; his head is reeling; his breath is coming in sobbing gasps.



With a loud CRASH the casket breaks down the door.









Bumping and clapping toward him.





The man screams and reaches for something, anything, but all he can find is a bottle of cough syrup! Desperate, he throws the cough syrup at the casket...


and,
















(hopefully you're ready for this!!!)











The coffin stops

Friday Funny on Saturday!

A New Zealand farmer walks into the bedroom carrying a sheep in his arms and
says, "Honey, this is the cow I make love to when you have a headache."

The wife, lying in the bed reading a book, looks up and says, "If you weren't such
an idiot, you'd know that's a sheep, not a cow."


The guy replies, "If you weren't such a presumptuous bitch, you'd realize I was
talking to the sheep."

My baby is growing up....

As Brad Paisley sings...." All I wanted was a car, sixteen of all of my dreams revolved around one thing,
All I wanted was a car

Thought for the day

Above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you, because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it.

—Roald Dahl

Friday Funny

A man is driving along a highway
and sees a rabbit jump out
across the middle of the road.
He swerves to avoid hitting it,
but unfortunately the rabbit
jumps right in front of the car.

The driver, a sensitive man
as well as an animal lover,
pulls over and gets out to see
what has become of the rabbit.

Much to his dismay,
the rabbit is dead.

The driver feels so awful
that he begins to cry.

A beautiful blonde woman
driving down the highway
sees a man crying on the
side of the road and pulls over.

She steps out of the car and
asks the man what's wrong.

"I feel terrible," he explains,
"I accidentally hit this rabbit
and killed it!"

The blonde says,
"Don't worry."

She runs to her car
and pulls out a spray can.

She walks over to the limp, dead rabbit,
bends down, and sprays the contents
onto the rabbit.

The rabbit jumps up, waves
its paw at the two of them
and hops off down the road.


Ten feet away the rabbit stops,
turns around and waves again,
he hops down the road another 10 feet,
turns and waves, hops another ten feet, turns and waves,
and repeats this again and again and again,
until he hops out of sight.

The man is astonished.

He runs over to the woman and demands,
"What is in that can?
What did you spray on that rabbit?"

The woman turns the can around
so that the man can read the label.



It says...


(Are you ready for this?)







(Are you sure?)







(You know you're gonna be sorry)







(Last chance)







(OK, here it is)






It says,


"Hair Spray -
Restores life to dead hair,
and adds permanent wave."

UP & DOWN SEX

At a Senior Citizen's luncheon, an elderly
gentleman and an elderly lady
struck up a conversation and discovered that
they both loved to fish.

Since both of them were widowed,
they decided to go fishing together the next day.!

The gentleman picked the lady up, they rented a boat and headed to the
river to start out on their adventure.

They were riding down the river when there was a
fork in the river, and the gentleman asked the lady,

'Do you want to go up or down?'

All of a sudden the lady stripped off her shirt
and pants and made mad passionate love to the man
right there in the boat !

When they finished, the man couldn't believe
what had just happened, but he had just experienced the best sex
that he'd had in years.

They fished for a while and continued on down the
river, when soon they came upon another fork in the
river.

He again asked the lady, 'Up or down ?'

There she went again, stripped off her clothes,
and made wild passionate love to him again.

This really impressed the elderly gentleman, so
he asked her to go fishing again the next day.

She said yes and there they were the next day,
riding in the boat when they came upon the fork in
river! , and the elderly gentleman asked, 'Up or down ?'

The woman replied, 'Down.'

A little puzzled and disappointed, the gentleman
guided the boat down the river when he came upon
another fork in the river and he asked the
lady,'Up or down?'

She replied, 'Up.'

This really confused the gentleman so he asked,

'What's the deal? Yesterday, every time I asked
you if you wanted to go up or down you made mad
passionate love to me. Now today, nothing!'

She replied, 'Well, yesterday I wasn't wearing
my hearing aid and I thought the choices were
fuck or drown.'

A Moose on the Loose!!!!!

Chris and I looked out our kitchen window Friday and to our amazement, there was a MOOSE just standing there!! Maybe he wanted someone to play catch with....

Football Cupcakes

Horoscope of the day

A big conflict is brewing, but it's not about what you think it is. When egos get involved, anything is possible, and right now, reality is a bit more fluid than usual -- so get ready for some serious weirdness!


I can hardly wait.........

"Swoon"

oh, and by the way, I'd like to be the driver in that "firetruck"

Friday Funny

An elephant asked a camel, "Why are your breasts on your back?"





"Well," said the camel, "I think that's an inappropriate question from somebody whose dick is on his face."

Happy Birthday to my middle Child!

I can't believe that 11 years ago I gave birth to the most loving, caring and smartest boy in the world!! Yes, Christopher, your mom is a big old sap tree. Enjoy your day, buddy and let's have cake!

That dreaded late night phone call.

We got it last night. It was from my mother to meet her at North Adams hospital. My Dad was having heart problems, so it was an emotional and late night....he seems fine, just that thing I forget what it is called when the heart flutters. Chris has it....

I'm tired and emotionally drained.

But on the flip side,
it is Daisy Grace's Birthday! Happy birthday you little spitfire!! :)

Quote of the day

Whatever you want to do, do it now. There are only so many tomorrows.~Michael Landon

Friday funny

It's a little long but I do enjoy my Kathy....

I hope you are dancing with the Angels now.........

Excuse my language please....

But WTF?????????????? I do not want my children watching this Freak! I do not find it funny or amusing. And yes, I am referring to her as an "it" because no respectable human being would act like this. I am certainly no prude but this is just so far out there.........off my soapbox now.

I will never forget...

I'm a sap when it comes to this man....

It's my loves birthday!!!!

The 5 most beautiful words.....

The first day of SCHOOL!

Quote of the day

If a book told you something when you were fifteen, it will tell you it again when you're fifty, though you may understand it so differently that it seems you're reading a whole new book.”
— Ursula K. Le Guin

Happy Birthday, Dad!!!

Without you, we would not have this! I love you and Chris made you a cake!!LOL!

Are you Ready for some FOOTBALL???!!!

We had our annual "Jamboree" on Sunday and it went pretty well. It was a beautiful day! On the other hand, Zak had his first scrimmage in Westfield and it was rainy, cold and felt like November instead of August! What a difference a day makes!!

A smile for your day

A salesman goes up to a house and knocks on the front door. It's opened by a little fifteen year-old boy who has a lighted cigar in one hand, a glass of whiskey in the other and a Penthouse magazine tucked under his arm.

Salesman: "Hello son. Is your mom or dad home?"

Little boy: "What the fuck do you think?"

Quote of the day

Keeping score of old scores and scars, getting even and one-upping, always make you less than you are.
Malcolm Forbes

I need to practice this cause I am bad about "getting even".

The Fruit of my Labor

If anyone knows me, I have a big,Brown thumb. Well when we were picking out flowers this spring, I saw these little cherry tomato plants and told Chris I wanted to try and grow some. What the hell, it was cheap and we had a feeling I would fail anyway but we said let's DO IT (in Ben Stillers Starsky voice, if you haven't seen Starsky and Hutch, rent it....). And Looky what "mamma" has created!! And I might add it was delish on our famous Chicken Nachos!

Busy weekend

Saturday we went to my Mom's for dinner and had a great time with our Brazilian relatives! Cynthia, lili's sister, is a riot!!!


We also took the boat out to Cheshire Lake, I love that it is 5 minutes from the house but I hate that there is tons of weeds and Christopher had a leech on his leg! AAAAHHHHGGGHHHH!!!!!!!!! A little blood for a good time is worth it huh?

Happy 4th Birthday my love!!!!

We almost lost you but we are blessed with another year of our favorite family member!!! We love you Jackson!

After a horrible week of games.....

Mike Lowell steps up his game!!! Youk got ejected because there was a brawl, and although it was not his fault, he got hit by the pitcher twice! we see that he may need to go back to anger management class, at least he may learn not to throw his helmet like a pussy.

Bon Appetit!!

Read this book

It is wonderful!!!! I loved Minny!

Bonfire

So, we recently sold our Pirate ship and we didn't know what to do with the space it was in. Well, we are turning it into a fire pit. We have no furniture as of yet but we had our first run at a bonfire and smores last night! And guess who fell asleep by the fire...yup, me....it was nice while it lasted......

A little lesson on recycling

Here's a little something to help you put the current economic situation into perspective:


- If you had purchased $1,000. of AIG stock one year ago, you would have $42 left. With Lehman Brothers, you would have $6.60 left. With Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, you would have less than $5.00 left.


BUT - if you had purchased $1,000 worth of beer one year ago, drank all of the beer, then turned in the cans for the aluminum recycling Refund, you would have $214.00.

Based on the above, the best current investment advice is to drink heavily and recycle.

It's called The 401-Keg.

Yummy!

Chris went fishing the other night and the kids and I were bored so Sam helped me make these "pudding Cookies". He chose to put in the white chocolate chips. They were yummy but a little on the sweet side, but I say what the hell, a cookie needs a little "sweet".....and I also "halved" the recipe cause I like a good cookie but my body, not so much..........

Ingredients:
4 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2 t. baking soda
1-1/2 c butter (3 sticks) softened
1-1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1/2 c. white sugar
2 (3.4 oz.) pkgs. instant vanilla pudding
4 eggs, room temp
2 t. vanilla extract
4 c. of add-ins you want to use like chocolate/butterscotch/peanut butter/white chocolate chips, candy bars, m&m's, nuts, etc.



Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Stir together flour and baking soda in seperate bowl and set aside; in a large bowl, cream butter, brown and white sugar. Beat in pudding mix until well blended. Stir in the eggs and vanilla. When smooth, slowly add in the flour mixture. This can take a little while, but make sure it's well incorporated into mix.

Finally, add the "fillers". Make 1 inch balls. Line your cookie sheets with parchment paper and bake for 8-12 minutes or until golden.

Makes about 8 dozen

Quote of the day

"Wrinkles will only go where the smiles have been."

- Jimmy Buffett

My Birthday day!

A day trip to BEN & JERRY'S plant in Vermont was on the agenda today! A long 3 hours up, a short tour and some ice cream and a looong 3 hours home. It was worth it though, I would walk thru fire to get some Vanilla Heath Bar Crunch!

Birthday dinner

I had mom and dad and Ned and his family for dinner. We had shrimp Creole (delish if I do say so myself) and it all was a good time. I stress myself out so bad over these things but in the end it is fun, good times, and usually a big rock hard pimple on my face. LOL!

Rather boring week

Not much going on. running errands, cleaning house, swimming and reading. We did go out in the boat Wednesday and went tubing...that is always fun! My arms are still killing me!

Love Is...

Our Terrible, Horrible, no Good, very bad Vacation

the boys playing at UMASS


Quincy Market


Duck Tour


This may not seem like big deal things but when they all come together in a 72 hour period, it is stressful (especially with a 16,10 and 8 year olds... )

Let's see......we booked the hotel specifically for a pool for the boys, we get there, pool closed for renovations. We asked for a cot at 1:30pm because there are 5 of us, we got it at 12:00am. There was noone in the room next to us, yet the alarm went off at 5:00 am every morning and it was LOUD! The toilet got plugged up and almost overflowed and... we had to have a man come up and fix it. And the maid left us one bath towel, again, there are 5 of us Not to mention the traffic and we kept getting lost...fun times!! NOT! There were some highlights like the Duck tour was fun and the waitress at Dick's......Let's just say I was never happier to leave a hotel or city in my life!!!

Oh and Zak won his first match on Friday at the BayState Games for wrestling but it was downhill after that.

As a friend of mine said, if you were looking at the pictures, we looked like we had a good time, but looks are deceiving.....but we do laugh. Now.

RIP Walter Cronkite

remember...who, what, when, where, why, and how....

Drivers Ed and Weigh in

Zak had his big weigh in for the Bay State Games last night. He had signed up for the 130lb. weight class and when he did that he was 142! He trained very hard and at the final hour weighed in at 129.1!! Then Chris took him and the boys to Old Country Buffet YUCK! I hope he feels ok today :)

While they were weighing in I had to attend a 2 hour long Parent Driving class. Did I mention it was 2 hours long? All about insurance, responsibility, and things I already know. . So by October I will have a driver in my house...breathe..........

Off to Boston....keep fingers crossed that Zak will do well!

There is hope for me in the Gardening world....

I hope I didn't just jinx myself.....

Read this book

I am the type of person that when a tragedy strikes, I get depressed and moody, and after I watch all I can, I tune it out. So when a friend suggested this book, I thought, hmmm, I'll give it a try. I had forgotten on what a level this tragedy was. I finished it last night and I can't get it out of my head..........

Happy 4th!

It was a busy weekend. Chris took Friday off and we did some errands and whatnots...and Saturday was the windiest 4th of July I have ever seen! We spent the day at Onata Lake spending most of the day huddled under blankets LOL! It was fun and we got a few boat rides in and dished with family......

No pictures though cause I didn't want to babysit my camera all day.

Another Actor gone...

Karl Malden died....he was 97 years old and married to his wife for 70 years. Wow. I hope I am that lucky.

Quote of the day

Feet, why do I need them if I have wings to fly?
~~ Frida Kahlo

fun on the boat

Small Town

This is a song by Kenny Chesney, In a Small Town. I used to love the idea of a small town but after some baseball crap went down this week, not so much......

Well I’ve been lost in this town
Even though I know my way around
Didn’t take me long until I found the devil
Just one word, I knew his voice
It’s the one I heard at every choice I made
Just tryin’ to be a rebel, in a small town
In a small town

If you jumped off our front porch
You’d land right where the Civil War was fought
It’s never been forgotten
It’s twenty miles to the interstate
There’s a Burger King and a Motel 8
And the only thing between here and there is cotton
Jeffrey prays to Jesus askin’ him please,
Just help us through one more day
Jenny gets high, she wastes her life
But me, I just ran away
From a small town
From a small town

Sometimes it was heaven, sometimes hell
Kinda like church, kinda like jail
There’s a water tower, says “Welcome To Nowhere”
Soon as I could I was long gone
My jeans were torn and my hair was long
Now I can’t believe I wanna go back there
To a small town
To a small town

Jeffrey prays to Jesus askin’ him please,
Just help us through one more day
Jenny gets high, she wastes her life
But me, I just ran away
But I knew I’d come back some day
To a small town
To a small town
Oh, to a small town
To a small town

RIP

My happy new friend

Happy Father's Day Chris and Pepe!!

Happy Day One, Chris!

Today, June 18th is the first day I met Chris back in 1996. I was working at The Freight Yard and my friend Cindy was dating the bartender, Jimmy and he played softball for Chris on his team. We were going to go to a game and they were going to introduce us after, but noone told Jimmy the game was cancelled. So we were drinking at The Legion and Jimmy called Chris and told him to come down and meet me. We have been together ever since! Happy Day One honey, I love you!

Welcome Home, Big Papi, Welcome Home....

Our friend here has been struggling, but we all do at times and I knew you would come back to us. I had the Faith! :)

Happy Monday

I have always wanted to be associated with NG in any way!! LOL!

Create your own FACEinHOLE

GRRRRR!

I kept my kids home from school today. They have spent all year getting ready for a "school wide CIRCUS". Now this is in lieu of a school play that only costs a couple of hundred of dollars and parents were welcome to see it. I found out that this "circus' costs a couple thousand, not open to the public, only wanted parents to line the street for the morning parade. The parade was cancelled yesterday because of impending rain today so not only did parents reschedule their day for the parade, now they will see nothing! I volunteered to work the Midway a couple of months ago cause I knew it was closed to parents and this way I could see it. I was told Tuesday that Volunteers were no longer needed!

As a side note, our Principal is retiring and the kids are supposed to sing her a song today. I think this whole thing was arranged as a going away party for herself. Sam told me the other day he "was going to lipsync cause I don't like her." So I made a parental decision and kept them home. Oh and Christopher was supposed to wear a red t-shirt, Sam a white tank top. But other classes are getting full makeup for the clowns and other things. Where did this money go? And to make matters worse, Every year the 4th grade gets to go to Ellis Island. It is like a right of passage for the kids. They all look forward to it. Not this year. We were told there was no money. Sunday, one of the 4th grade teachers told me they were just told that there was $30,000 in the student activity fund. But alas, do you think the teachers stood up for our kids and made a last minute decision to take the kids quickly. No.

I'm sorry this has gotten long. I am so frustrated. I thought about going in and talking to them but you have no idea about this town. My voice would be wasted on deaf ears.

Husband Down...

A Husband and wife are shopping in their local Wal-Mart.
The husband picks up a case of Budweiser and puts it in their cart.
'What do you think you're doing?' asks the wife.
'They're on sale, only $10 for 24 cans,' he replies.
'Put them back, we can't afford them,' demands the wife.
And so they carry on shopping.
A few aisles further on along the woman picks up a $20 jar of face cream andputs it in the basket.
'What do you think you're doing?' asks the husband.
'Its my face cream. It makes me look beautiful,' replies The wife.
Her husband retorts: 'So does 24 cans of Budweiser and its Half the price!!

Goodbye, Mr. Westall

A good friend of the family has died today. I raise my Budweiser up to you, Don!

Quote of the Day

"What lies behind you and what lies before you are tiny matters compared to what lies within you." -Ralph Waldo Emerson

Useless Fact of the Day

In the movie "Toy Story", the carpet designs in Sid's hallway is the same as the carpet designs in "The Shining."

Hellloooo Lovah!

True Blood

Well, I just got the first 2 episodes thru Netflix and let me just say, very interesting.....It has the potential for a great series but some of the sex scenes....I'm not a prude by any means, but I was a little nervous someone was going to hear all the moaning and yelling through my windows! GASP!!!! LOL!!! I'm going to get some more episodes to see if it keeps me hanging. But my true love ARMY WIVES, second season comes out today!! Woo Hoo!!!!!!!!!!!

HV Baseball

HVbaseball sneaks by in 7th
By Stephen Dravis
Posted: 06/01/2009 01:01:09 AM EDT


Transcript Correspondent:

CHESHIRE -- After watching its starting pitcher get shelled with back-to-back doubles to start the game and five runs in the first three innings, the Hoosac Valley baseball team could have fallen apart.
After stranding runners in every inning and managing just three runs through six, the Hurricanes could have packed it in.
After putting two men on and watching their No. 3 and 4 hitters retired in the bottom of the seventh, Hoosac could have lost hope.
But in Saturday’s Western Massachusetts Division 2 tournament opener, the ‘Canes would not quit.
Josh Gould and Nick Bourdon delivered back-to-back singles to cap a three-run rally that gave Hoosac a 6-5 win over South Hadley and a berth into today’s quarterfinal round -- they play at No. 2 Belchertown at 4 p.m.
Bourdon, who started the day with three strikeouts at the plate, epitomized his team’s perseverance. He belted an 0-1 offering from reliever Paul Ciolek through a hole on the left side of the infield to plate Gould and Jake Wilk.
"I was just thinking fastball because the tying run was on third," Bourdon said. "He gave me a fastball down the middle, and I just went with it.
"I didn’t do too good against the lefty."
South Hadley southpaw Sean Sullivan scattered nine hits and allowed just two earned runs while striking out 11 (including Bourdon three times) in six innings.
But Bourdon said the Hurricanes (13-8)never allowed their frustration to get the better of them. "We never gave up," he said. "We knew we could come back all the time. We just knew we’d get some luck with the bad hops and stuff."
Hoosac Valley was due for some luck.
South Hadley (6-15) capitalized on two bad hops past Hurricanes shortstop Danny Barrett to manufacture its fifth run in the top of the third.
Barrett ended up factoring heavily into Hoosac’s dramatic seventh-inning rally.
Leadoff man Zach Larabee got things started with a chopper down the first-base line that went for a double. Barrett then followed with a walk to get the tying run aboard with nobody out.
But Ciolek settled down to get Dalton Larabee swinging on a 3-2 pitch and Garrett Alibozek to ground back to the pitcher for a fielder’s choice.
Wilk came on as a pinch-runner for Alibozek, and Gould stepped into the box having already gone 2-for-3 with a double against Sullivan.
On the second pitch to Gould, South Hadley catcher Pat Dragon attempted to catch Barrett napping, but Dragon’s throw was off the mark, and Barrett took third.
Gould worked a full count before sending his third hit of the day into right field. Barrett scored easily, Wilk went from first to third, and Gould alertly took second base on a bad throw in from the outfield, putting two runners in scoring position for Bourdon.
"I honestly felt we were in great shape [going to the seventh] because my starting pitcher pitched an awesome game, but his pitch count was up around 120, and we were kind of using smoke and mirrors the last two innings just to get him through it," South Hadley coach Matt Foley said. "Then the guy I brought in is the guy who has been our No. 1 for a year. He got a little riled there. That first base hit [by Zach Larabee], I think screwed him up a little bit mentally.
"When we made that play at third, I thought we were in pretty good shape at that point because I could see in his eyes it settled him down a little bit."
That play also easily could have taken the wind out of the Hurricanes’ sails.
"In the seventh, the two guys in the middle of the lineup make outs with people on base, and you start thinking, ‘maybe it’s not going to happen,’ " Hoosac coach Bob Rivard said. "But Gould had a bit hit, and Bourdon had a bit hit. ... Gould played a tremendous game all the way around. He had three hits, he knocked in a couple of runs, he scored a couple of runs and he played great defense."
Gould turned in the defensive highlight for Hoosac Valley in the top of the fourth when he ranged well into foul territory to get the second out for Dalton Larabee.
As it turned out, the play helped Hoosac’s starter record the first of four straight scoreless innings after he surrendered at least a run in each of the first three.
"I think he might have been too strong [early]," Rivard said of his right-hander. "I think his curve was up a little bit the first couple of innings, and he didn’t locate his fastball.
"But I felt later on, he had some good pop. I think he had some gas that he had early in the season that he didn’t find [again] until late."
Larabee struck out seven, walked five and allowed 10 hits in the complete-game win. But he faced just two hitters over the minimum and allowed only two hits after the third.
His initial run support came in the second when Gould doubled to left and moved up on a bobble in the outfield before coming home on Corey Meczywor’s infield single. Meczywor went to second on an error and came home on Justin Pelczynski’s single to right to make it 4-2.
After South Hadley added a bounce-aided run in the third, Hoosac got one back when Dalton Larabee walked, moved up on an Alibozek single and scored on Gould’s second hit of the day.
Hoosac, which won the Western Mass tourney a year ago after also finishing the regular season 12-8, will look to keep this year’s tournament run alive today at second-seeded Belchertown (11-9), a team that split with South Hadley in the regular season by scores of 9-0 and 4-13.
One thing is certain: The Hurricanes will not stop fighting.
"I knew it wasn’t over," South Hadley’s Foley said. "Bob’s a great coach, and they’re a good team. They didn’t get to where they are at this point by being a bad team.
"We wish them well. We’ve always enjoyed playing Hoosac. We’ve probably played them a half dozen times in the last 12 years, and we’ve always respected them. I wish them well. I hope they have a nice run in the tournament."

Can I get an awwww!!!!!

my horoscope for the day:

Your big heart is making life better for everyone around you -- and that includes you! It's a great time for you to add new people to the family, help others out at work or just smile at strangers on the street.

Our trip to The Springfield Museums

Christopher had an assignment with the KIDZCONNEXION and so off we went to the musems. Here are the highlights.

Busy week

What a week! Sam stayed home Monday from school cause I think he had a chocolate hangover from Rylin's Christening on Sunday. Then Tuesday, Christopher came home with an earache, so a quick trip to the doctor and sur' nuf, he has an ear infection! So come Thursday, Sam goes in for his "oral surgery". He had to have a tooth removed cause it wouldn't come out on its own and the dentist thought it might get infected. There is nothing funnier than a doped up 8 year old! The poor kid was so out of it. He kinda looked like me at the last wedding we attended. LOL! Then on to Friday. Christopher is a reporter for the KIDZCONNEXION and his second assignment was to go to the Springfield Museum and report on his day. We had a great time. They took us in to see "Grossology" that isn't opening until today and that made him feel like a hotshot!! We went to lunch at Red Robin...Yummmmm (are you singing the song in your head right now?) and then a quick trip to none other that Barnes and Noble! Christopher shares my passion for the written word.......

We then came home long enogh to change and then run off to Pownal VT. for a Wood Bat Classic game. Some of the 10 year olds got called up being that this is a Holiday weekend and some people go on what is that word? Oh yea, Family vacations! I forgot since it has been so long since I have been on one! Anyway, Christopher made an AWESOME catch and he just floated off the field, I was so proud!!

So they are off already for another game this morning and Zak has one this afternoon. We are also trying to oen the pool, always a pain in the ass, and hopefully get in some boating this weekend.

Whew! Have a great Memorial Day Weekend!!!

Surgery

Why does this word make the strongest of people go weak, the weakest of people fall apart...the word itself is dreary, scary, devastating, thought provoking. Yes, that is it, Thought provoking! Because Chris had surgery on Friday and it certainly provoked the worst of thoughts from me. You always hear horrror stories about surgeries gone wrong, people dying, ending up in a coma, etc....and I do have quite the imaginative mind so it was thinking all these things! But the one thought that came through loud and clear is that I know I couldn't go on without Chris. I am not this strong person that everyone thinks I am. So, I'm not a woman of many words but I guess this is my love letter to Chris. I would die without you, wither away and become nothing. I love you. Just remember that.

Oh and it was just knee surgery but when you sit in the waiting room for 3 hours drinking iced coffee, it may as well have been a heart transplant. Note to self, no caffine next surgery...

Entertainment News

New America Ferrera film looks at effects of war .

MEXICO CITY – "Ugly Betty" star America Ferrera is hoping her new film will inspire Americans to address the struggles soldiers face after they come home from Iraq or Afghanistan.
The 25-year-old is starring and producing "The Dry Land," which follows a young man's difficulties readapting to small town life following a tour of duty.
Ferrera says the United States "should have an honest discussion about the effects that war has on our society, on the men who come back, on the families that are broken from it."
She said Friday in a phone interview she hopes the film ignites such discussion.
Ryan O'Nan and Melisa Leo also star in the movie, which was written and directed by Ferrera's beau, Ryan Piers Williams

(reported by: Yahoo news)

I just adore her. Ever since I saw her in the movie "Real Women have Curves" she has been my Idol!

Daily Horoscope

You're back where you want to be -- at least in some way. It may be that you're saying what you mean, rather than hiding behind clever words, or that you are living life just as you please

Joke of the day

Lipstick in School


According to a news report, a certain private school in Washington was recently faced with a unique problem.
A number of 12-year-old girls were beginning to use lipstick and would put it on in the bathroom.
That was fine, but after they put on their lip stick, they would press their lips to the mirror leaving dozens of little lip prints.
Every night the maintenance man would remove them, and the next day the girls would put them back.
Finally the principal decided that something had to be done. She called all the girls to the bathroom and met them there with the maintenance man.
She explained that all these lip prints were causing a major problem for the custodian who had to clean the mirrors every night .
To demonstrate how difficult it had been to clean the mirrors, she asked the maintenance man to show the girls how much effort was required.
He took out a long-handled squeegee, dipped it in the toilet, and cleaned the mirror with it. Since then, there have been no lip prints on the mirror.

There are teachers .... and then there are educators.

Mother's Day was big for me!!! LOL!

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Does this surprise you?

Manny Ramirez tested positive for taking a banned performance enhancing drug. Doesn't surpprise me at all.

I LOVE baby cows!

Baseball Hall Of Fame

So, over school vacation we like to do Day trips because w/ baseball and everything we can't have a family vacation (insert violin playing). So we went to the BHOF in Cooperstown NY. What a pretty little town! We had fun, learned some new fact and we saw Curt Shilling's Bloody sock!! YEA!!!! We had a good lunch, thanks to Christopher :) and had a full bottle of ketchup!! (family joke! HaHa!!)

If you don't do anything else today....

Click this


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Quote of the day

It's choice - not chance - that determines your destiny.

~Jean Nidetch

Happy Earth Day

Got this quote from Opah's website.....

Everybody has to look at his or her own footprint and do the best they can. It's not about being perfect, it's about doing something. If we're looking for perfection, we'll never, ever get there.

—Laurie David

Blast from the past!

 

Mary's Wedding.......

Update on Ashton Kutcher & CNN

It seems as though the contest between AK and CNN was for a worthy cause. They are donating mosquito netting to other countries which I think is fabulous!! Why in the world CNN didn't put that in the "breaking news" email is beyond me. It just stumps my brain, you would think they would want to talk up any kind of Goodwill. So I stand corrected but please don't let this happen again.

News worthy enough to enter my inbox?

I don't think so......



CNN BREAKING NEWS
-- Ashton Kutcher is first to reach 1 million followers in Twitter contest with CNN.

WTF? I thought when I saw the title CNN BREAKING NEWS, it was going to be a story of interest, information, or something earth-shattering. Ashton Kutcher in a contest withh CNN for Twitter. You have got to be kidding me???!!!

I think I will go over to FOX.........

The love of my life!

 

Meet Murphy!

We went to Eileen's for Easter dinner. I was bad and didn't get to many pictures because I think I was preoccupied with this cutie! Meet Murphy E. Sullivan! Isn't that the cutest name! Michael and Barbara got him a few months ago and he is precious! He is part poodle and part King Charles Cavelier.

Not again....

Chris, Zak and Christopher left early this morning for a wrestling tournament so it is just me,Sammy and Jackie. Jackson got off the bed and headed to the living room and all of a sudden we heard a huge "THUD". I ran out there and he was laying on top of all the shoes. He must have passed out and it was all I could do to call Chris. I sat with him for a few minutes and took him outside to get some fresh air and he seems ok now. He ate his breakfast and took his pills. I had a heart to heart chat with him too and told him that I was not ready for anything to happen to him so he better respect his mother's wish!

So if you have a minute, please say a prayer for Jackson. He is so much more to us than just a dog. He is our son, brother and best friend......

Happy Easter

I know I am not the most religious person out there but I do believe, have Faith and Hope for everyone and everything.

Enjoy the day!

Long week....

My days are always messed up when there is a weekday holiday. The kids didn't have school yesterday because it was Good Friday and now I don't know what day it is or where I'm supposed to be!! Zak had 2 baseball games this week. They won against Drury and lost to Taconic. Easter is tomorrow then one week of school and then April vacation, kinda dreading that! LOL!

Pay Back time......

5-3

Eat that Tampa Bay. I think last season was a fluke when you knocked my boys out and you went to the World Series. Well, Pay Back is a bitch! One game down, many more to go!!!!!

Play Ball!!!!

I'm doing my rain dance so we can have a game today!!! It has been a long winter!

Happy Birthday Zak!

 

My firstborn is 16 years old today! I'm in shock! Onto another chapter of this crazy life!

Christopher was asked to be a reporter for a group called The Kids Connexion. His teacher picked him out of all the 4th graders and this is the first article he wrote. ( I'm still beaming!)

Cheshire school rocks!
03-30-09


Cheshire School is an amazing place. It is an excellent school to go to. Cheshire School is located in Cheshire, Massachusetts. Cheshire is a small town in the Berkshires. There are two hundred forty students in the whole school. It has prekindergarten to grade six. Everyone knows each other. We have many great programs here like, the O Ambassador program, the Greenhouse Club, Lego Club, and Kids Cook.

In the O Ambassadors Club we raise money for East Africa. The money we raise goes to a school in Kenya. The money supplies clean drinking water as well as supplies for their school. We have raised over two thousand dollars so far this year. Our school was picked by Oprah Winfrey to join the program after our principal, Mrs. St. John filled out an application and wrote an essay about Cheshire School. The thirty students that are in the club were picked by the teachers. Every teacher in the school sent names of the students that they thought would be good candidates. The names were put in a basket and thirty names were chosen.

In the spring we have a greenhouse club. We have a greenhouse in the back of the school that the students can plant plants for their gardens. The club meets once a week. Students in grades four, five and six are allowed to be in the club.

My favorite club is Lego club. In Lego Club kids work together in groups of two or three to create a Lego set. When the sets are complete we will auction them off to buy more Lego sets. My group is working on a Lego castle. It is difficult but FUN!

Another group our school has is, Kids Cook. It is a cooking show that is filmed at a local restaurant. Students In grades four, five, and six can sign up to participate. They go to the Basswater Grill where the chef teaches them how to cook various things. It is filmed by a parent who was trained by the local T.V. station. The program is then aired on television for everyone to see. The students that go really enjoy it, I think they like eating the food the best!

Our school is a great school because we have clubs and groups to join. The teachers are also nice. Everyone gets along with each other. It is a good place to be.



By Chris Larabee

I'm in a Buble type of mood.....

Dear Matt and Meredith

I have been watching the Today show for many, many years. Matt, I love you and Meredith, you are growing on me, but in all my years watching I have never had to shut you off. Until today. I don't care what Michelle Obama is wearing to meet the Queen. I don't care what she is wearing to dinner and I certainly don't care if she is whispering sweet nothings in Barack's ear. Please stop this nonsense reporting. I do care why BO is over in London. I do care about World Peace, the economy and global warming. Please do not report on MO anymore.

With respect,
CampChaos

Flasher!

 

Uh.......

That is President Obama's favorite word. Now we all know I did not vote for him. I am trying very hard to like him and I want with all my heart for him to succeed. But please, Mr. President, before you do another State of the Union Address, please leave out the word UH. I have a hangover today because of you. Chris and I thought it would be fun to put your good vocabulary to use and start a drinking game. Everytime BO says UH, take a drink. Three minutes into the game we could not breathe. We had to put the glasses down away from our mouths. So please, for the sake of our livers, no more UH's.

Thank you.

Quote of the Day

Until you make peace with who you are, you'll never be content with what you have.

~Doris Mortman

More playing around......

A moment of Silence....

Natasha Richardson died from a skiing accident yesterday. It is so very sad....she was my age and had 2 boys.......My heart goes out to her family.......

Only me....

 

Does this make it any better that this happened to me yesterday. Only I was the one with the dog shit on my boots.

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Well since I cannot go to my Uncle's for the festivities, he is not having them but I can understand, I'm still sad about it though.....I hope to look like this before the day ends! Enjoy your Irish, my friends!!!!!

Quote of the day

Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.

*Sir Richard Steele

Horoscope for the day

Good friends aren't easy to come by -- but you feel great about your assortment! It's a good time for you to look through your contact list and check in with anyone you haven't heard from in a while.

Digital scrapbooking

Chris bought me PSE7 for Christmas and I have been slowing teaching myself how to edit pictures and create stuff, yes, I'm calling it stuff until I get a little better at it. but I have to say, it is ADDICTING!!!

Quote of the Day

Live each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influences of each. Henry David Thoreau

The Oscars Part 2

This has been a "crap" week. Christopher is still sick. They did a Flu and Strep test on him today and those were negative. They ruled out appendicitis (sp) and pnemonia so if his stomach ache continues, they will do X-rays. So hopefully it is just that stupid virus hanging on......so, needless to say, I have been crabby. But here are some pics from Oscar night. There were no "wows" but these were my fav's...

The Oscars Part One....

Well, being as this is my favorite time of year and Oscar night is my favorite night of the year...It was GOOD this year!!! I will post some pictures of dresses later, I have a sickie at home and it has been a long night. Every hour on the hour "pukies!! My poor Sammy.......Christopher said he cannot wait until summer cause they never get sick then. I'm starting to agree.....

This was silly but cute all at once!!!

Can you spot the customization?

Quote of the day

Beauty is how you feel inside, and it reflects in your eyes. It is not something physical.

—Sophia Loren

Two New Family Members

Donna's son had his second child, a girl, Carlee Grace. And Mike and Lynn are first time Grandparents with the birth of Rylin Joy. Ryan and Caitlin are doing great!!

 

Life is Good

Out of the ashes.....

There have been horrible fires in Australia this week. Over 180 people are dead and they believe the majority of the fires were started by an arson. This is so incredibly sad.....and they showed this story on the Today Show this morning. Sam, the Koala bear, with her burned little feet accepting water from a firefighter and giving thanks by giving him her paw. So touching.......

We haven't had a George sighting in awhile.....

Footprint in the Flesh

Chris is killing me! He has this cut, turned scab, and he is so fascinated by it. It does look like a footprint though. I just hope he doesn't have little aliens running through his veins..........

Quote of the Day

'Whatever you give a woman, she will make greater.

If you give her sperm, she'll give you a baby.

If you give her a house, she'll give you a home.

If you give her groceries, she'll give you a meal.

If you give her a smile, she'll give you her heart.

She multiplies and enlarges what is given to her.

So, if you give her any crap,
be ready to receivea ton of shit.

The 3 Bears

A far more accurate account of the events of that fateful Morning...



Baby bear
Goes downstairs, sits in his small chair at the table.


He looks into
His small bowl. It is empty. 'Who's been eating my
Porridge?' he Squeaks.

Daddy Bear
Arrives at the big table and sits in his big chair. He looks into his big
Bowl and it is also empty. 'Who's been eating my porridge?!?' he
Roars.

Mummy Bear
Puts her head through the serving hatch from the kitchen and yells, 'For
God's sake, how many times do I have to go through this with you idiots?



It was Mummy Bear who got up first. It was Mummy Bear who woke everyone in
The house. It was Mummy Bear who made the coffee. It was Mummy Bear who
Unloaded the dishwasher from last night and put everything away. It was
Mummy Bear who swept the floor in the kitchen. It was Mummy Bear who went
Out in the cold early morning air to fetch The newspaper and croissants.
It was Mummy Bear who set the damn table.



'It was Mummy
Bear who walked the bloody dog, cleaned the cat's litter tray, gave them
Their food, and refilled their water.



'And now that
You've decided to drag your sorry bear-asses downstairs and grace Mummy
Bear with your grumpy presence, listen carefully, because I'm only going
To say this once....



'I HAVEN'T MADE
THE F***ING PORRIDGE YET!!!'

Science Fair

 

Christopher got an At on his "Coastal Plain Project". Doesn't he look proud!?

Too much.....

My week began with waking up on Monday with a sore throat, no biggie, I sucked on a throat lozenge and went on my merry way. By 8:00 I was falling hard into a coma of runny /stuffy (make up your mind!) nose, headache and watery eyes. OK, I can deal...then my son comes home from a basketball game with a gash on his head the size of a meat Cleaver and looking like Rocky Balboa. He was in a fight. With a kid who is a Boxer. Nice. 4 stitches and a catscan later all I wanted was a glass of wine. But kids, here's the upside, I didn't have one!! LOL! So all day yesterday was spent in bed dealing with the disappointment I feel for Zak and the pain that is throbbing in my head! I get thru yesterday and now today.....a snow day. The kids are home and I'm only feeling 30% better. I must be paying for a whole lot of sins in my past........

T.K. rocked!!!!!!!

This was my 3rd time seeing my love, Toby Keith! As you can tell, I had a few, well maybe more, glasses of wine and was feeling no pain. My picture taking skills suffered but I had my groove on!

Letter from Daughters to Daughters

*I found this article on a website I visit, there was a link to The Wall Street Journal website. But I found this touching and I admit, I wasn't that into the inauguration yesterday but once I turned it on, I found myself choking up and weeping in some parts. I know it is a Historical Day. I know I just became part of that history. And I couldn't be happier that the "color barrier" has been broken. I admit I didn't vote for B. Obama, but I am giving him all my respect and best wishes for getting this country back to our "happy place". So read this letter from Daughters of a President to the daughters of our new President.........



JANUARY 20, 2009 Playing House in the White House Article
By JENNA and BARBARA BUSH


Sasha and Malia, we were seven when our beloved grandfather was sworn in as the 41st President of the United States. We stood proudly on the platform, our tiny hands icicles, as we lived history. We listened intently to the words spoken on Inauguration Day service, duty, honor. But being seven, we didn't quite understand the gravity of the position our Grandfather was committing to. We watched as the bands marched by -- the red, white, and blue streamers welcoming us to a new role: the family members of a President.

We also first saw the White House through the innocent, optimistic eyes of children. We stood on the North Lawn gazing with wonder at her grand portico. The White House was alive with devoted and loving people, many of whom had worked in her halls for decades. Three of the White House ushers, Buddy, Ramsey, and "Smiley", greeted us when we stepped into her intimidating hallway. Their laughter and embraces made us feel welcome right away. Sasha and Malia, here is some advice to you from two sisters who have stood where you will stand and who have lived where you will live:

-- Surround yourself with loyal friends. They'll protect and calm you and join in on some of the fun, and appreciate the history.

-- If you're traveling with your parents over Halloween, don't let it stop you from doing what you would normally do. Dress up in some imaginative, elaborate costume (if you are like us a pack of Juicy Fruit and a Vampiress) and trick-or-treat down the plane aisle.

-- If you ever need a hug, go find Ramsey. If you want to talk football, look for Buddy. And, if you just need a smile, look for "Smiley."

-- And, a note on White House puppies--our sweet puppy Spot was nursed on the lawn of the White House. And then of course, there's Barney, who most recently bit a reporter. Cherish your animals because sometimes you'll need the quiet comfort that only animals can provide.

-- Slide down the banister of the solarium, go to T-ball games, have swimming parties, and play Sardines on the White House lawn. Have fun and enjoy your childhood in such a magical place to live and play.

-- When your dad throws out the first pitch for the Yankees, go to the game.

-- In fact, go to anything and everything you possibly can: the Kennedy Center for theater, State Dinners, Christmas parties (the White House staff party is our favorite!), museum openings, arrival ceremonies, and walks around the monuments. Just go. Four years goes by so fast, so absorb it all, enjoy it all!

For four years, we spent our childhood holidays and vacations in the historic house. We could almost feel the presence of all the great men and women who had lived here before us. When we played house, we sat behind the East sitting room's massive curtains as the light poured in illuminating her yellow walls. Our seven-year-old imaginations soared as we played in the enormous, beautiful rooms; our dreams, our games, as romantic as her surroundings. At night, the house sang us quiet songs through the chimneys as we fell asleep.



Personal Life In late December, when snow blanketed the front lawn, all of our cousins overtook the White House. Thirteen children between the ages of two and 12 ran throughout her halls, energized by the crispness in the air and the spirit of the season. Every room smelled of pine; the entire house was adorned with thistle; garlands wound around every banister. We sat on her grand staircase and spied on the holiday dancing below. Hours were spent playing hide-and-go-seek. We used a stage in the grand ballroom to produce a play about Santa and his reindeer. We watched as the National Christmas Tree was lit and admired the chef as he put the final icing on the gingerbread house.

When it was time, we left the White House. We said our goodbyes to her and to Washington. We weren't sure if we would spend time among her historical walls again, or ever walk the National Mall, admiring the cherry blossoms that resembled puffs of cotton candy. But we did return. This time we were 18. The White House welcomed us back and there is no doubt that it is a magical place at any age.

As older girls, we were constantly inspired by the amazing people we met, politicians and great philosophers like Vaclav Havel. We dined with royalty, heads of states, authors, and activists. We even met the Queen of England and managed to see the Texas Longhorns after they won the National Championship. We traveled with our parents to foreign lands and were deeply moved by what we saw. Trips to Africa inspired and motivated us to begin working with HIV/AIDS and the rights of women and children all over the world.

Now, the White House ballrooms were filled with energy and music as we danced. The East sitting room became a peaceful place to read and study. We ran on the track in the front lawn, and squared off in sisterly bowling duels down in the basement alley.

This Christmas, with the enchanting smell of the holidays encompassing her halls, we will again be saying our good-byes to the White House. Sasha and Malia, it is your turn now to fill the White House with laughter.

And finally, although it's an honor and full of so many extraordinary opportunities, it isn't always easy being a member of the club you are about to join. Our dad, like yours, is a man of great integrity and love; a man who always put us first. We still see him now as we did when we were seven: as our loving daddy. Our Dad, who read to us nightly, taught us how to score tedious baseball games. He is our father, not the sketch in a paper or part of a skit on TV. Many people will think they know him, but they have no idea how he felt the day you were born, the pride he felt on your first day of school, or how much you both love being his daughters. So here is our most important piece of advice: remember who your dad really is.

Jenna Bush is a writer and educator, the author of the book 'Ana's Story' and the co-author, with her mother Laura Bush, of the picture book 'Read All About It.'

Barbara Bush works for a public health-focused non-profit, Global Health Corps, and previously worked for The Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum.

Quote Of the day...

You must not for one instant give up the effort to build new lives for yourselves.
—Daisaku Ikeda


***I know a few people who can benefit from this quote!***

Horoscope of the Day

Leo
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Saving time and money isn't always your chief concern -- but right now, that's almost all you can think about! Even if it feels neurotic, go along with it until you figure out the best way to get things done.


This is appropriate in these times.

It's that time of year again! /Golden Globes

I have to admit, I did not stay up to watch it all. But, what I did see, I enjoyed! These were my favorite dresses of the evening...

Such a pretty day

Today we woke up to more snow, but it was the heavy, pure white snow. Like the first fallen...it was so pretty I took my camera out with Jackson. I love winter.

Snow day

Another beautiful day here in New England. Snow, sleet, schools closed, dark and damp. Actually, these are my favorite kind of days (minus the school closings.) I use it to excuse myself from any house work, lay around all day and catch up on my guilty pleasure (Ugly Betty, God I love that show!), make brownies, or since I'm on a diet now (PARTY POOPER)I think I will make some hummus.......or not.

I think Mom and Dad and Ned are coming over for dinner, if the roads are ok later. Ned is home cause he has an interview in Ct. I hope he left early enough.....off to prep the shrimp, quickly cause Betty is waiting........

Fact of the day

In the movie "Toy Story", the carpet designs in Sid's hallway is the same as the carpet designs in "The Shining."

Happy New Year!!!!

Well, we made it thru another year and ended on a doozy of a day. Zak had his surgery on his elbow. It was a long day but he sailed thru with flying colors!! And the funniest (and best of the day......I have an obsession with Hospital socks. Chris got me a pair to add to my collection!) And they are a nice shade of gray. This has been a running joke for Chris and I for years and when he opened the closet in Zak's room, there they were! See, my hubby will do anything for me!!! LOL!

Merry Christmas!

We had a very quiet Christmas. Just us opening presents, then we went to Mom and Dad's for Dinner and just Betsy and Eileen came up. It was nice, I like gossiping with "The Aunties!"

I love this guy!

 

Ahhh, The first big snowstorm of the season!

I love it! The kids are home, the candles are glowing, all the baked goods are baked, the presents are wrapped, hubby will be home shorly.


James, a glass of Chardonnay, please............

I don't know if I told you about Zak's elbow, but he got hit, by my nephew no less, with a football helmet right to the elbow. He was out for the last 4 weeks of football and we have been seeing a orthopedic specialist. He told Zak on Thursday that he will give him the ok to wrestle but will probably need surgery in the spring. He has nerve damage. So Zak said ok cause wrestling is his favorite and he was so excited. But the Doctor also said if he was a betting man he wouldn't make it thru the season.

Jump ahead to Saturday. They had there first meet with 8 different schools. It was exciting! The one girl on their team pinned a guy and the place erupted!!!! My throat hurt from cheering

So I had to leave to work at Dad's store and Chris had to bring the other boys to their Basketball game. I get a phone call at 4:00 at the store and hear this soft voice say "Is Beth there"? I said Zak , it's me and he starts Bawling!!!!!!! He got hurt bad, his elbow, and it was awful. My heart was ripped from my chest to hear him like that I flew over to the school and brought him to the ER. I'm waiting right now to call his doctor to set up for surgery cause he is done for the season.

Sorry I went on so long. I didn't let out my feelings in front of him so I think they are all coming out today. He is crushed and I feel so bad for him.......

White/Red Christmas

---For sale---

In good condition, a little acne, alot of attitude but handsome and can be funny. Sometimes. 15 years old, an A student, athletic. Name your price. He answers to Zak, Chiko, or "your son".

Fact of the Day

Human birth control pills work on gorillas

Quote of the Day

Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

Some TDay pics

There was a houseful this year! We had a good time and great food!!!

Thanksgiving Forecast

Turkeys will thaw in the morning, then warm in the oven to an afternoon high near 190F. The kitchen will turn hot and humid, and if you bother the cook, be ready for a severe squall or cold shoulder.

During the late afternoon and evening, the cold front of a knife will slice through the turkey, causing an accumulation of one to two inches on plates. Mashed potatoes will drift across one side while cranberry sauce creates slippery spots on the other. Please pass the gravy.

A weight watch and indigestion warning have been issued for the entire area, with increased stuffiness around the beltway. During the evening, the turkey will diminish and taper off to leftovers, dropping to a low of 34F in the refrigerator.

Looking ahead to Friday and Saturday, high pressure to eat sandwiches will be established. Flurries of leftovers can be expected both days with a 50 percent chance of scattered soup late in the day. We expect a warming trend where soup develops. By early next week, eating pressure will be low as the only wish left will be the bone.

Interesting.........

Fact of the Day
The song "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" was written by George Graff, who was German, and was never in Ireland in his life.

I'm sad over this......

I'll alaways be "LOCO FOR COCO!!!!"




Cover Story: Royals acquire Crisp from Boston for Ramon Ramirez "It's kind of bittersweet," Crisp acknowledged. "I like the guys in Boston a lot, the front office. I enjoyed playing in a city where the fans were pretty much crazy about the Red Sox. I never played in front of that type of crowd before in my life. That part was fun.

The Brick (an e-mail I received today......)

The Brick!!!
Read
It.
Read this today and
don't delete it even if
you are too busy!! You'll
see.


THE
BRICK

A young and successful
executive was traveling down a neighborhood street,
going a bit too fast in his new Jaguar. He was
watching for kids darting out from between parked
cars and slowed down when he thought he saw
something. As his car passed, no children appeared.
Instead, a brick smashed into the Jag's side door!
He slammed on the brakes and backed the Jag back to
the spot where the brick had been thrown. The angry
driver then jumped out of the
car, grabbed the nearest kid and pushed him up
against a parked car shouting,
'What was that all about and who are you? Just what
the heck are you doing? That's a new car and that
brick you threw is going to cost a lot of money. Why
did you do it?' The young boy was apologetic.
'Please, mister...please, I'm sorry but I didn't
know what else to do,' He pleaded. 'I threw the
brick because no one else would stop...' With tears
dripping down his face and off his chin, the youth
pointed to a spot just around a parked car. 'It's my
brother, 'he said 'He rolled off the curb and fell
out of his wheelchair and I can't lift him
up.'

Now sobbing, the boy
asked the stunned executive, 'Would you please help
me get him back into his wheelchair? He's hurt and
he's too heavy for me.
Moved beyond words,
the driver tried to swallow the rapidly swelling
lump in his throat He hurriedly lifted the
handicapped boy back into the wheelchair, then took
out a linen handkerchief and dabbed at the fresh
scrapes and cuts. A quick look told him everything
was going to be okay. 'Thank you and may God bless
you,' the grateful child told the stranger. Too
shook up for words, the man simply watch ed the boy!
push his wheelchair-bound brother down the sidewalk
toward their home.


It was a long, slow
walk back to the Jaguar. The damage was very
noticeable, but the driver never bothered to repair
the dented side door. He kept the dent there to
remind him of this message: 'Don't go through life
so fast that someone has to throw a brick at you to
get your attention!' God whispers in our souls and
speaks to our hearts. Sometimes when we don't have
time to listen, He has to throw a brick at us. It's
our choice to listen or
not.


Thought for the
Day:


If God had a
refrigerator, your picture would be on
it.

If He had a wallet,
your photo would be in
it.

He sends you flowers
every spring.

He sends you a sunrise
every morning Face it, friend - He is crazy about
you!

God didn't promise
days without pain, laughter without sorrow,sun
without rain, but He did promise strength for the
day, comfort for the tears, and light for the
way.




Read this line very
slowly and let it sink
in...


If God brings you to
it, He will bring you through
it.

Quote of the Day

Realize deeply that the present moment is all you ever have. Eckhart Tolle

Busy week

It has been busy around here. Between doctor's appointments, both Christopher and Zak and Zak's was awful. Seems during a practice at football he got a helmet to the elbow and now he has a "dislocated nerve" That is not the proper term for it but for the life of me I cannot translate what the Dr. told me. It sounds like this....jnnvjisiufhwkjerf;efgh;e. Get the picture? So he is done with football for the season, the big game is today, should be interesting.....and he will probably be out of wrestling for the first couple of weeks. Poor kid, he is heartbroken.
So hopefully the next weeks will be better.....

Quote of the day

Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia.

~ Charles M. Schulz

I am not ashamed to admit

That I used to love this song!!!!

Thank you.

Why is it so hard to say Thank You? Chris and I have been working the gate at the High School football games all season, I have been taking pictures so the kids can have a video at the end of the year, I also took Senior Day pictures cause the president of the booster club forgot to get a photographer. I showed her the pictures last night and do you think I got a thank you? Hell no. Sometimes I just want to grab that woman by the throat and throttle her!

I'm calling Oprah and starting a campaign, "Just say Thanks". It's cheaper and easier than paying me, right?

Election Hangover

I just heard a man on the news say "Finally, a man that looks like us". I hope that isn't the reason he voted for him. That is pathetic and I am very sad and depressed today..... .... I'm going shopping

Nov. 4th 2008

I voted!

Happy Halloween

Happy Birthday Sam!

Have a great day, Sweetpea! These were the cookies he wanted to share with his class. He is sooo funny!

From my favorite farm from up the road

I love this farm and the cows. I drive by it almost everyday and I love the smell (almost all the time, sometimes it's a little more pungent than others) and I love the turkeys that hang out with the cows and the view is awesome!!! So, this is my little corner of the world and I wouldn't trade it for anything.

Anniversary weekend

Chris and I celebrated 11 years of married life this past Saturday. We went to the Norman Rockwell musuem on Friday. We both love him and we collect NR figurines and we weren't disapointed. Well, except for the fact that he may have been a fraud. There was a picture of NR and his son and it looked like a homecoming from College, you know, the hugs, smiles and all the warm fuzzies you get. Well in the description of the picture the son said that his father always looked for these settings so he could paint these homecomings but they never happened in their life. I was crushed. Then it was said that they liked to go to California for the winter cause they didn't like the harsh winters in Vermont. Crushed again. I have to say, I was a little depressed on the way to Mohegan Sun, were we spent the night gambling. So add to my depression we won no money. We are lucky that we are still in love!!! Oh and the salad I had at Michael Jordan"s Sports cafe made these last 11 years all worth it!! It was the BEST salad I have ever had! Oh and Chris, you know I'm teasing.......

Next Season on Dancing with the Stars!

 

I'm in mourning

These faces say it all. Thanks for a great summer guys! I will mourn with you today but hey, there's always next year......

SOXTOBER!!!!!!!!

Boys, you gave me a big ole heartattack last night. I have to admit, I gave up Faith in you. You all seemed like you gave up on yourselves, too. So I went to bed when it was 5-0. Chris fell asleep when it was 7-0. Imagine my surprise when I woke up around midnight and you just scored the WINNING RUN!!!! I am so sorry, I gave up on you. Never again my friends....and thank you for pulling Chris out of his depression.It was thoughtful of you. We will see you on Saturday!!!!

The Remy report

O.k. I am going to say it....The Red Sox are really sucking off these past two games!!!! Let's take a deep breath and get it together boys! On a side note, Christopher and I made THE REMY REPORT!!!!

http://www.theremyreport.com/remdawg_fanimages.cfm

we are the last picture on the page...enjoy LOL!

Fact of the Day

The five favorite U.S. school lunches nationwide, according to the American School Food Service Association, are, in order, pizza, chicken nuggets, tacos, burritos, and hamburgers.



*now I'm hungry..............

Beautiful inside and out.

Audrey Hepburn's Favorite Poem......

For attractive lips, speak words of kindness.

For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people.

For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry.

For beautiful hair, let a child run his or her fingers through it once a day.

For poise, walk with the knowledge you'll never walk alone.

People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; Never throw out anybody.

Remember, If you ever need a helping hand, you'll find one at the end of your arm.

As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.

The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides.

The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mole, but true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows, and the beauty of a woman with passing years only grows!

Sam Levenson

Posted October 1999

Contrary to what some may think, Audrey Hepburn did not write this beautiful poem, Sam Levenson did. Levenson wrote "Time Tested Beauty Tips" for his grandchild, and it just so happened to be one of Audrey's favorite poems. She read it to her children on the very last Christmas Eve she spent with us here on Earth.

Cool find

I found this cool website thru another blog, http://labs.wanokoto.jp/olds. It changes your pictures into old ones. This is Lulu On the Lake (that is what the building is called, don't laugh at me.....)

CNN Breaking News

Woke up to this in my e-mail inbox....
-- A jury finds O.J. Simpson guilty of all 12 counts in his Las Vegas armed robbery and kidnapping trial.


It's going to be a good day.

more football

Sam was funny this morning.....

Sam....Mom, how old will you be when I'm 21?

Me.....(thinking hard before I answer cause we know math is not my strong suit) I think 58, why?

Sam....will you buy me a chihahua for my 21st birthday?

Me.....of course I will.

I know this is wrong but........it made me snicker

MUST BE FLORIDA......


I saw a billboard sign that said:

NEED HELP?, CALL JESUS

1-800-555-3787

Out of curiosity, I did. A Mexican showed up with a lawnmower!!

playing around.....

Jury Duty

Poor Chris. He was selected to be on a panel for a rape trial. As much as he likes the Justice system (that is a dig) he really does enjoy Criminal Law. But I think he would much rather be in his "big truck" on a tow...hee hee. On the plus side, I get to meet him for lunch today so I think it works out just fine......

Very Sad News

***Paul Newman died on Friday from Cancer. I think I might rent some of his movies this week. He seemed to be a great man and well loved. RIP, my friend....

Fact of The day

The song "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" was written by George Graff, who was German, and was never in Ireland in his life.

Billybob and Rufus

BILLY BOB AND RUFUS WORKED TOGETHER IN A KENTUCKY CLOTHING FACTORY AND BOTH WERE LAID OFF SO THEY WENT TO THE UNEMPLOYMENT OFFICE.

WHEN ASKED HIS OCCUPATION, BILLY BOB SAID "PANTY STITCHER..... I SEW ELASTIC INTO LADIES COTTON PANTIES"..... THE CLERK LOOKED UP "PANTY
STITCHER" AND PUT DOWN IT WAS LISTED AS UNSKILLED LABOR, SO SHE PUT HIM DOWN FOR $300 A WEEK UNEMPLOYMENT PAY.

SHE ASKED RUFUS HIS OCCUPATION AND HE SAID,
"DIESEL FITTER", WHICH WAS LISTED AS A SKILLED
JOB.... SHE PUT HIM DOWN FOR $600 A WEEK....

WHEN BILLY BOB FOUND OUT HE WAS FURIOUS! HE
STORMED BACK INTO THE OFFICE TO FIND OUT WHY HIS CO-WORKER GOT TWICE THE MONEY......THE CLERK EXPLAINED, "PANTY STITCHERS ARE UNSKILLED, AND DIESEL FITTERS ARE SKILLED LABOR"
"WHAT SKILL?" YELLED BILLY BOB. I SEW THE ELASTIC ON THE PANTIES AND RUFUS PUTS 'EM OVER HIS HEAD AND SAYS, "DIESEL FITTER"....!!!!

48 years ago today

48 Years Ago Today
Beloved sitcom I Love Lucy airs its last episode. The show, created by Lucille Ball and her husband Desi Arnaz, ran for 10 years. Ball, a former Hollywood starlet and radio actress, had insisted that Arnaz be cast as her husband on I Love Lucy despite the fact that network executives insisted no one would believe a white American actress would be married to a Cuban bandleader. Desi and Lucy filmed a pilot before a live audience to convince network executives that audiences responded well to their act, and CBS agreed to cast Desi for the show.




***I wonder if people thought Juan and I were like Lucy and Desi????? O.K. I need to get up off the floor from laughing so hard!!!!!!!!

Happy Birthday, Mr. 10 yr. old!!!!!

Happy Birthday, Daisy!!!!

He loves me......

Another crazy dream last night. I don't know what it is but ever since it has been getting colder outside, I have been having crazy dreams! I really liked this one so I think it is why I remembered it! John Mayer and I were dating, I had Christopher but Chris wasn't in the dream at all. That is ok, John was good with Christopher and he was buying me jewelry and romancing me...swoon....but, we were living in a college dorm and the bathroom was disgusting. What does this say about me?

Joke of the Day

Two old men had been best friends for years, and they both live to their early 90's, when one of them suddenly falls deathly ill.
His friend comes to visit him on his deathbed, and they're reminiscing about their long friendship, when the dying man's friend asks, "Listen, when you die, do me a favor. I want to know if there's baseball in heaven."
The dying man said, "We've been friends for years, this I'll do for you." And then he dies.

A couple days later, his surviving friend is sleeping when he hears his friend's voice. The voice says, "I've got some good news and some bad news. The good news is that there's baseball in heaven."
"What's the bad news?"
"You're pitching on Wednesday."

artsy fartsy

Christopher

Joke of the Day

Finishing up our work at a trade show in San Diego, my co-worker Maureen and I decided to go sightseeing across the border in Tijuana, Mexico.
While there, we went shopping and bought a few pieces of clay kitchenware.
As we crossed back into the United States, a customs official asked if we had anything of value to report.
"Not really," Maureen replied, digging in her bag for the bean crock she had purchased. Everyone around us froze as she continued, "I only bought a little pot."



Submitted by: Cindy Dallings, Pittsfield MA
If you know a joke that you would like to share, email: jokes@LtsSports.com

My first youtube video

He's Back!

Mike Lowell came off the DL list last night and came up a winner! Yep, my man hit a homerun his first time up at bat and then had 4 RBI's, oh yeah.....IMPRESSIVE!!!

Quote of the Day

Middle age is when your broad mind and narrow waist begin to change places - E. Joseph Cossman

I knew I loved September for a reason!!

BACK TO SCHOOL!!!

Long Labor Day weekend

Well, our summer has officially ended. Today will be spent filling up backpacks with back to school supplies (bought in a hurry last night, it always sneaks up on us!!) The Brazilians boarded the big plane last night and are on their way home. We went over Sunday to say goodbye and as usual, I choked up. I will miss those girls!!!

Yesterday, we had the Fooball Jamboree. It was held in North Adams this year and it went well. Sam got to be Quarterback and to my surprise he wasn't bad! When we got back home we went fishing on the boat for a little while and took Jackson out on his "Maiden Voyage". He was doing great up until we were docking the boat to get the car, he must have got nervous and peed on the boat. Oh well, what's a little urine between family!!!!!

Fact of the day

The ZIP in zip code stands for "Zone Improvement Plan."

"Bella and Jackson"

Chris made "Puppy cakes" for the nieces and little Johnny C! They were a big hit! Please note that I made the tongues and ears, thank you very much!!!!

Today's Horoscope

August 21, 2008
Leo (7/23-8/22)
You are constantly evolving as a person, which means you are also constantly evolving in your opinions. Changing your mind about controversial issues or political points of view isn't necessarily a sign that you are weak or just going along with whatever someone else is telling you to believe. As long as you are revising your thoughts based on facts and not on external pressure, you are being true to yourself. Do not be shy about switching sides if that's the right thing to do.

Fact Of The Day

One out of 20 people have an extra rib.


fascinating......................

Let the REAL Games Begin!!!!!

Well, I just got back from Albany Airport and picking up Andrea, Daisy, Charlotte and little Johnny C. Like I said, Let the games begin!!! I hope Mom has plenty of wine to make it thru these next 10 days! Oh, and Ned comes home tomorrow.....


my stomach hurts from laughing!!!!HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Joke of the Day

My wife invited some people to dinner.At the table, she turned to our six-year-old daughter and said, "Wouldyou like to say the blessing?""I wouldn't know what to say," she replied."Just say what you hear Mommy say," my wife said.Our daughter bowed her head and said, "Dear Lord, why on earth did I invite all these people to dinner?"



Submitted by: Gloria AtkinsonIf you know a joke that you would like to share, email: jokes@LtsSports.com.

Beijing Olympics 2008

The opening ceremonies were on Friday night and they were very impressive! Mom, dad and the Brazilians were here for dinner and to watch on our tv, we literally had to kick Dad out, he loves our tv!!! We had fun and we actually were clapping over some of the dances and acts they had!!!!

Fact of the Day

From space, the brightest man-made place is Las Vegas, Nevada.

Mike Lowell can swing me around anytime!!

My handsome guy....

Bye Manny!!!!

While I'll never really know what happened to make you so bitter, I will miss you!

And then the fight started...

My wife and I were sitting at a table at my high school reunion, and I kept staring at a drunken lady swigging her drink as she sat alone at a nearby table.
My wife asked, 'Do you know her?'

'Yes,' I sighed, 'She's my old girlfriend. I understand she took to drinking right after we split up those many years ago, and I hear she hasn't been sober since.'

'My God!' says my wife, 'Who would think a person could go on celebrating that long?'
....and then the fight started....

Red Sox Vs. Yankees

Dad scored some tickets Saturday so Christopher and I went to a very late game on Sunday! We had a great time despite the traffic, rain and thoughts of them cancelling the game! We left at 2:50 pm and got home at 3:am. So yes, it was a full and long day but well worth it! They won!!!!

What color am I?

You Are a Green Crayon
Your world is colored in harmonious, peaceful, natural colors.While some may associate green with money, you are one of the least materialistic people around.Comfort is important to you. You like to feel as relaxed as possible - and you try to make others feel at ease.You're very happy with who you are, and it certainly shows!Your color wheel opposite is red. Every time you feel grounded, a red person does their best to shake you.


http//www.blogthings.com/whatcolorcrayonareyouquiz/

So,this is how you do it!!!

The correct way to weigh yourself .....
I can't believe I was doing it wrong all these years. WE MUST SPREAD THE WORD.