50 Shades of Gray ~ The Parkinson's Brain

I had to laugh as I looked through the best sellers at the book store and there sat "Fifty Shades of Gray." First I wanted to barf because I think the books are trash, and then I started to laugh! 

People with Parkinson's have brains that are 50 shades of gray!

I assume as a cell dies in our brains that it turns a darker of shade of gray so there's no telling how many shades of gray we have in our brains. I mean the Parkinson's "ribbon" is even gray. I wonder if we could make t-shirts that say something like, 

"Help fight PD 50 shades of gray", or "I live 50 shades of gray".

Maybe the author could donate a percentage of her book sales to brain or Parkinson's research! 

Then we could say,

"We found the cure through 50 shades of gray!
Just a funny thought.

Bridesmaid's Hell

 There's an awful place called Bridesmaid's Hell, 

I've been there myself, does this ring any bells???

"You can wear it again, the look is timeless", 

we all shook our heads and said "Yes your highness".

Our role as a maid is suppose to be fun but,

 when these dresses come out, we were all on the run!

At the time the poor bride thought she had the upmost taste, 

little did she know we burned them with haste!

I know the bride is the the star of the show,

but these purple get-ups practically glow!

I've been there myself and inflicted the same pain,

My poor maids wore pink and the dresses home made.

They were as ugly as sin and covered in lace

So, I can't really judge these brides for their poor taste!

My blog has been HEALED!!

Can you say Hallelujah brothers and sisters, 

my blog has been healed by the blog angel,

Karen Valentine of Valentine Designs! 

If you ever need or want an updated look

or maybe you want to have your own blog, this is your gal!

I don't know if she twitched her nose or sprinkled fairy dust, 

but my blog is working now!!!

I'm doing the happy dance in my fluffy pants!!

Thank you Karen......now bill me!

I feel like Charlie Chaplin

I feel like Charlie Chaplin from my head down to my toes,
My body is all broken let me share my tale of woe.
You see I've had the shingles, a cold, and the flu, 
just when I thought I was better, 
they want to fill my back with glue!

I look like Charlie Chaplin because I'm walking with a cane, 
But, If I don't recover soon, I think I'll go insane!
I weeble and I wooble cause there's a monster on my back, 
They think that I have fluid, it's in a little sack.

I've been poked and probed and all but hung out to dry,
My body's all worn out but I'm not gonna cry!
I'm living in the moment even though it's in the trash,
I'm coming back, bigger than ever, then you can call me Flash.    So please promise to pop back in,
I'll spin more tales from the looney bin! n

When I said "I do".......

"I love being married. It's so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life."
~Rita Rudner~

"Sometimes I wonder if men and women really suit each other. Perhaps they should live next door and just visit now and then."
~Katharine Hepburn~

"For years my wedding ring has done its job. It has led me not into temptation. It has reminded my husband numerous times at parties that it's time to go home. It has been a source of relief to a dinner companion. It has been a status symbol in the maternity ward."
~Erma Bombeck~

"Marriage has no guarantees. If that's what you're looking for, go live with a car battery."
~Erma Bombeck~

"Don't marry the person you think you can live with; marry only the individual you think you can't live without."
 ~James C. Dobson~

Happy Valentine's Day Hint from Erma Bombeck

People shop for a bathing suit with more care than they do 

for a husband or wife.

The rules are the same.

Look for someone you'll feel comfortable wearing.

Allow room to grow.

                                                                             ~Erma Bombeck 

Happy Valentine's Day, 

and 

             Happy Birthday to Karen Valentine!!

I've lost my "Lucy"!

Ya know how some days you're a Lucy and some days you're an Ethel? What I mean by that is that some days I'm full of ideas, good or bad, which usually leads to mischief, and other days I'm content to be the loyal sidekick. Lately I have realized that I have "lost my Lucy". I've gotten lazy by not participating in swaps, not finishing my projects or my rooms!

Now maybe it's because I've been so concerned with cleaning up my room, maybe it's because I've had the flu. Nah, I think I've just lost my "Lucy" for awhile. I'm hoping when I finish organizing my rooms I'll have that surge of creativity working with a clean slate. Maybe I should start a list of things I want to do to to get motivated. Any suggestions??

Has this happened to you? Have you ever lost your "Lucy"?? What did you do?

Well, for now I'm content to be the Ethel for awhile, a trusty sidekick who will find mischief and mayhem with my other friends. Lord only knows I have enough creative "Lucy" friends to follow! So beware fellow blog friends, I'll be stalking you all for awhile to get my creative "Lucy" going again!

The Mystery of the missing Charlottes

CRIME SCENE.
I am still organizing all of my stuff to go into my now two studio rooms! Can you believe this mess! I always take everything out to re-organize. It makes a huge mess but I seem to get rid of more stuff when I have to find a space for it.  So, as you can see, there is a bounty of things for cats to get into.........

STOLEN PROPERTY:
Now this bowl was not full of frozen charlottes but pretty close. So when I noticed that 80% were missing I knew where to start looking.........

SUSPECT #1
"LOVIE" a.k.a "Lovie the Lifter"...........

SUSPECT #2
"LUCY" a.k.a" Lucy the Looter"...........

FOUND PROPERTY!!
SUSPECTS: TWO CALICO CATS
Now where the other 20 charlottes are, I have no idea and Lucy and Lovie aren't talking!
But I'm still on the case!! 
I'm hoping as I go into the midst of the mayhem in the living room I'll find the rest of them. 
It's like a homemade jungle for them to play in. 

The bigger kitty Lucy was walking along a sheet draped over all this stuff and all of a sudden'WOOSH' she disappeared into a cavern of crafting crap! I'll keep you updated. SO sorry for the lack of posts, I'm been spending weeks working on this mess! Cross you fingers I find all those missing Charlottes!

Vintage Kitty Designs

Tracey Coyle of Vintage Kitty Designs is a friend of mine that makes wonderful clothes that I wanted to share with you! Her look is creative, fun and comfortable. This link will take you to her Etsy Shop.

She makes everything from coats, skirts, tunics, and dresses. As soon as she puts anything in her online store it's gone! Tracey is from New Zealand and lives with her sweet hubby and two adorable hounds. She has a studio stocked to the ceiling with fabric, doilies and such.

I've bought several things from Tracey over the years and have worn them until they have holes in them!

It's always so hard to decide when you go to her page! She also does custom work. She has made wedding dresses, wedding coats and bridesmaids dresses. She's up to just about anything!

I bought the top right hand dress a couple of years ago and love it! Even as hot as it gets in Texas, her clothes breathe and are so comfortable to wear.

OK I bought the one on the left too, I wore it to a wedding and I swear I got more compliments on my dress than the bride did!

These are some of her newer pieces she has made and I think the muti-colored one is my favorite....or maybe the pink...

Her tops can be as fitted or as loose as you want. I have narrow shoulders so she has to make mine more fitted. It's a look that I love and I've decided that at this point in my life I want comfortable clothes but with a flair.

Another shot of her new pieces!

What's not to love! If you're interested in buying anything or just want inspiration just click on the link above or go to her Vintage Kitty facebook page Thanks for coming by!

Poor Santa

I'm told this was me as I sat on Santa's knee,
I screamed and kicked, just wanting get free.

But then I asked him for monkeys, 
just in case I had kids,
I think that was a sign, and why I never did!

I really didn't bring Santa to tears
I just don't think that's what he wanted to hear!

He said he had reindeer and elves but no monkey scouts,
I got so mad I just sat there with only a pout!

I don't think the kids after me were much better,
one was screaming and one just got wetter!

Poor Santa, he works so hard but gets no props,
kids ask for everything from Barbies to riding crops.

So on a whim he thought what about those with fur,
maybe they'd like him more and not cause such a stir.

But after getting scratched, 
bitten, and even peed on,
Santa decided this was not what he agreed upon!!

So when you see a Santa in the Mall or 

ringing a bell,

Just remember all the screaming kids 

who put poor Santa through hell!!!

So, give him a smile and maybe a gift,  

you never know how long Santa keeps his list! 

Merry Christmas!