Farrell's Tape?

Ok, what can be in Colin Farrell's Tape (click) that could hurt him?

The article says he was engaging in "naughty acts" with his ex. What is "naughty acts" today that people would be so shocked about? I mean think of the people who watch his films? They are not conservative religious fanatics is my guess!

And you'd think a guy wouldn't mind! HA! I mean apparently his ex doesn't mind. The gender bias on this is quite interesting.

Could it be he is not that great? I mean that might ruin his reputation! HA!

Do you think it is all for Hype?

Is it the money he wants a cut of?

What are your thoughts?

Photo Exhibit

I'm so excited. I entered 2 photos in this year in our local gallery's photo exhibit. The first pix here is titled "Lovers Dream" and I took it in the 80s. The second I entered is one of my niece but I didn't want to post it here. She is eating ice cream outside looking off to the side & the sun is shining on her. It is titled "What is she thinking?" Since that is what I think when I look at it. The second picture here is the one I entered last year. It was taken on Mackinac Island a few years ago.

I use to love taking pictures when I was in HS and then I stopped. I think I'm going to start it up again.  

I'll let you know how the reception goes.

I Love Tom! :-)

Thank God for my alert on Slapinions! I might have missed Tom Selleck being on tonight! Tom is going to be on Jessie Stone:Night Passages on CBS 9PM EST. You can watch a preview & some interviews here also.

I still remember the previews for Magnum P.I. coming on. I was in High School. I saw that & said NOTHING will interrupt me on Thursday nights! HA! What is it about  him???

* TALL...he is 6'4" (Well, maybe not now! I just found out I shrunk an inch! I hate aging!)

* Dark curly hair to put your fingers through! ;-)

* That Mustache...baby!

* That strength yet goofiness & fun! Lovely combo!

* Those green eyes!

* Lovely broad chest

* Sweet & Nurturing

* Romantic

* Not too bad in a speedo!  Go to Pix #6!

Oh man I have to stop I'm getting hot! ;-)

I'll be clued to my tv tonight that is for sure! You know the man will be 61 yrs old on Jan 29th & I'd still probably take him! :-) He is the one guy I don't think I'd think twice about the big age difference. Ha! This will probably make my father cringe since he is only about 6 yrs older! HA!

Ok, tell me if some guy looking like Tom and wearing a tool belt came to do repairs for you, you would be able to resist?! (Pix #10) HA! What is it about tool belts too? Hmmm?

Well, I hope I have a lovely dream tonight now! HA!

Go BEARS!

Guilty Pleasures

Well Patrick brought up "Guilty Pleasures" and it sounded like a great posting for me! HA! Not that I always feel guilty...that may explain a lot! HA! Only 5 man, this should be one of those 100! HA! Ok, lets see...

1. Well, one of my new ones, oh wait this would be 2! HA! Trader Joe's Cherry & Cranberry Oatmeal cookies! Oh man! The oatmeal cookie itself is so great. Don't start...you'll be addicted!

2. TGIF's Vanilla Bean Cheesecake definitely! I can't even talk when I'm eating it and those who know me, that is quite a feat! HA! I haven't had it for probably a year now but that just may be a good thing. Pretty good since Friday's is right by me.

3. Well, what can bring great guilt but shopping! HA! Not always but sometimes! HA! Sometimes I think God is having fun with me with this foot problem to prevent me from shopping! HA!

4. Oh...Portillo's Chocolate Cake...YUM! Again, it is addicting! Good thing I just have it for birthday parties!

5. Great Chocolate...like Marshall Field's Mint Bars or the World Famous Chocolate Bars. Thank God those are rare for me to get my hands on too! HA!

P.S. Someone mentioned "Men"...I can't list that...I feel absolutely no guilt with that addiction! ;-)

100 Questions

1 first grade teacher's name: Hmm? Can't remember. 

2 last word you said: paste

3 last song you sang: Taylor Dayne "Whenever You Fall" from Naked Without You CD (Listen a bit to each song on CD link!)

4 last person you hugged: My 8 yr old niece!

5 last thing you laughed at: One of my friends asking if the Energizer Bunny has been around! HA!

6 last time you said i dont remember: Right now! HA! 

7 last time you cried: Watching the movie "The Family Stone"

8  last time you poured super hot fudge all over yourself: Been a few years now with this injury but I do know where the fudge is!!! ;-)

9 what color socks are you wearing: Black

10  whats under your bed? A tote with all my beanie babies...lots of one with "problems" so worth a lot! Hmmm? 

11 what time did you wake up today: 10am

12 current taste: Cherry Cider

13  current hair: Good God! Ummm probably a bunch of shades of blonde & brown. 

14 Missing!

15  current annoyance: My foot, my thumb, my back, other health issues.

16 current longing: The guy I dreamt about this morning...man was that great...Perhaps 1 or 2 from the past as well...being on a beach on the warm sand listening to the ocean waves & sea gulls!

17 current desktop background: White kitten

18 current worry: Health

19 current hate: Being in pain

20 current favorite article of clothing: Lounge wear!

21 favorite physical feature of the preferred gender: eyes & then probably tie between chest & hamstrings...well big hands are lovely to have holding yours too.

22  last CD that you listened to: Taylor Dayne "Naked Without You"

23  favorite place to be: Either in the woods or on a beach...oh or with my 8 yr old niece!

24  least favorite place: Funerals

25 time you wake up in the morning: About 10am but does depend on pain level.

26  if you could play an instrument, what would you play: Tough one. Harp, Piano & drums

27  favorite color: Soft purple of course.

28 do you believe in an afterlife: I sure hope there is. I have a lot of questions & a few people I'd like to talk to!!!

29  how tall are you: 5'8"

30 current favorite word/saying: Well depends what we are talking about. If someone is in trouble with me "Oh Really?!" or "Excuse me?!". This morning's dream...."Oh Baby!"

31 favorite book:  SARK's

32 favorite season: Winter for Christmas & Summer for Gardening, Grilling & hiking & biking etc.

33 one person from your past you wish you could go back and talk to: There are a few men I would like to talk to & figure out a few things, but I think first I really like to talk to my maternal grandparents.

34 song currently listening to: Same as #3

35 where do you want to go to college: I already did! 

36 what is your career going to be like: You mean when I grow up? HA! I think I'll just go paint some shells on a beach...less stress. :-)

37 how many kids do you want: 4 would be nice but I'm not sure at this point that is realistic.

HAVE YOU EVER*

38 eaten an entire gallon bucket of ice cream in one day: NEVER!

39  said "i love you" and meant it: Oh ya! If you mean significant other...no but maybe 1 or 2 I wish I had the opportunity to...I think?

40 gotten in a fight with your dog/cat/bird/fish, etc: Just ask Country!

41 been to New York: Nope, not yet! Oh wait...I drove through it! HA!

42 been to Florida: Yes, 3 times!

43 been to California: Yes, San Fransico & San Diego

44  been to Hawaii: No, but one place I would love to with someone I love.

45 been to Mexico: No

46 been to China: No

48 dreamed something really crazy and then it happened the next day:  yes...weird

50 sent someone to the hospital: No not yet! HA! I get in enough trouble sending myself! HA!

51 been naked in public: YES! Twice! HA! First time my mom would not let me go swimming in our pool (I think it was ours..have to ask her) because my bathing suit was wet...so I went naked. Well, come on does that make any sense? Hello? Then the second time, my mom made my sister & I bathing suits when we were like 8/9 yrs old (I think!) and I picked Terry Cloth! HA! Right...jumped in the pool & off it came! HA! With childhood experiences like that it probably explains a great deal of who I am now! HA!

OTHER*

52 do you have a crush on someone: OH YA!

53 what book are you reading now? "Tis Myself" by Maureen O'Hara (Autobiography)

54 worst feeling in the world: losing a loved one, having your heart broken, & missed opportunities.

55 what is the first thing you think when you wake in the morning?: The pain I'm in.

56 How many rings before you answer: depends on how close I am to the phone!

57 future daughter's name: Sierra Rose, Dakota (boy or girl)...I like Southwestern names.

58 future son's name: Dakota (boy or girl)

59 do you sleep with a stuffed animal: no2 real ones! HA!

60 if you could have any job you wanted: Maybe have an animal shelter/pet adoption place or help kids/teens with dealing with stress & doing well in school.

61 wish you were: out of pain & healthy, living in a house in the woods or a beach, probably having a lovely husband & children, never have any financial worries. I'd settle for the first one actually! HA!

62 college plans: Finish my PhD?

63 piercings: 2 piercings in one ear & 3 in the other...last I checked.

64 do you  smoke:  NO! YUCK!!

65 do you drink: Rarely, special occasions.

67 what kind of shampoo and conditioner do you use: Bath & Body works (75% off!) :-)

68 what are you most scared of: Missing out on real love or that I missed the opportunities I may not have realized at the time.

69 what clothes do you sleep in: Depends on night. PJ pants & top some nights all the way to...

70 who is the last person that called: I think Cheryl but I missed the call. If not it would be a doctor! Pathetic!

71 where do you want to get married: In church with all my family around to have fun celebrating with me & to thank them for all their love they have giving me over the years.

72 if you could change anything about yourself what would it be? My health. My foot is getting worse so that being ok & strong, my thumb, back & other health issues that are still nagging me as well.

73 who do you really hate: My maternal grandmother told me NEVER to hate anyone. I don't. I figure God created them also, they may be struggling in life if they are not doing good & they may actually be this way to teach us all what love & compassion are really about. I know it is hard not to hate people like Hitler etc but not hating them is actually the best way to make sure they do not win!

74 been in love: I think maybe once or twice the most but...

75 are you timely or always late: Depends what it is for. 

76 do you have a job: Yes! Professor

77 Missing!

78 best feeling in the world: Loving someone & knowing/feeling they love you.

79 are you for world peace: Oh YA! 

80 are you a health freak: Now? Unfortunately not unless you mean freaking about my health! HA! I'm really trying but some of these doctors make it difficult. More so before my foot injury & hopefully I will be better later.

81 do you have a "type" of person you always go after: Go after? I don't think I really "go after" anyone. I enjoy mutually spending time with people who are funny, who have a loving & giving heart, who know what life is really about, who love with all their spirit, who is an AWESOME kisser, loves hugging & holding hands, mustache is a plus but not always necessary, broad chested, great hamstrings....man I better stop I'm getting a bit warm. 

82 do you want someone you don't have? YES!

83 are you lonely right now: Lonely? No, Alone yes!

84 ever afraid you'll never get married: YES!

85 do you want to get married: YES!

86 do you want kids? YES!

IN THE LAST 48 HOURS, HAVE YOU*

87 cried: YES!

88 bought something: Oh Ya! Ocean Waves CD

89 gotten sick: No ::knocks on wood:: Just foot bothering me!

90 sang: Yes...love to sing...others may not like me to but...

91 said i love you: YES...to my niece!

92 wanted to tell someone you loved them: PERHAPS?!

93 met someone: Well I did see this one guy today that I've seen before and...

94  moved on: HA! I'm not too sure...some ways perhaps & other ways probably not.

95 talked to someone: OH YA! That is all I do all day long! :-)

96 had a serious talk: OH YA! But then remember I think too much!  ;-)

97 missed someone: Everyday!

98 hugged someone: Do my cats count?

99 yelled at someone: Yep, Country!

100 dreamed about someone: Oh I had a great one this morning..."my...what a broad chest you have!" ;-) Very comfortable feeling and lovely that he wanted to hold me. Don't you wish you could record those dreams & replay them! HA!

Holiday Highlights 3

Ok, here is part 3 (not sure of how many parts yet) of my holidays. Trying to catch in between my regularly scheduled life now...post holidays!

Pix 1-2

My niece & I made a gingerbread house (kit!) to bring to my cousin's house for all the kids to enjoy. Goofy me thought a Kit would be easy & quick! Right! I was so frustrated. I forgot that the icing would have to set for 15 min before we could decorate it & I had to be somewhere by a certain time! UGH! The icing was coming out of the bag on the opposite side...it was hysterical to watch I'm sure but not to go through. It was certainly an Anti-Martha Moment! Later I tried to remember it was suppose to be a "kids memory" rather than some project I was trying to do & that made the perspective a bit better. My niece  had fun but I felt so bad because I had to leave the HUGE mess (only kind I make in life! Ha!) for my parents to clean up! HA! I felt so bad. I made it up later over the holidays by cleaning up the kitchen one night.

Pix 3-6

Well Santa had to find Grandma & Grandpa's new house & he had to make a special delivery the the night of the 23rd since my nieces would spend Christmas Eve night at their mom's. My 8 yr old niece made sure to leave him plenty (and I do mean plenty!) of cookies! Santa felt if he ate all of them then he wouldn't make it back up the chimney and he didn't want to make my niece feel bad, so he snuck many of them back in the cookie jar! HA! Santa could have used some spiked cider though instead of milk! HA! My niece also had to open the fire place doors! She said he could not open them because the handles were on our side...isn't that great thinking! You see at Grandma & Grandpa's old house the fireplace did not have doors so this was a new thing. She also had to leave her "I Believe in Santa" Santa Hat near the fireplace so he could see it! The new house has some very interesting noises so at one point we really did think the reindeer were on the roof & so she had to get to sleep for Santa to come. My older niece was also told Santa did not come for teenagers either unless they went to bed! HA! The girls could clearly tell what Santa brought them as one side was mostly pink & the other lime green. My youngest niece has pink blood! HA! The older one painted her bedroom lime green a few months ago so she got all the squish pillows like Sprees, Lucky Charms, Dubble Bubble, Jolly Ranchers and other fun things for her new teenage room. The younger one got her staple of Barbies...Fairytopia and a few others and Cinderella PJs & purse among other fun items. Christmas Eve is Grandpa's birthday so there was more fun to be had later in the day. The traditional Polish dinner was maintain...well a few things have gone by the wayside since my parents were little.

Pix 7

Santa brought Dusty & Country a new furry purple bed & the brush stand you can see a bit. Country rubbed against the brush right away but just like kids & their toys now he isn't too into it. He is however very much into enjoying that bed. He has pretty much taken it over. I have yet to see Dusty in it! HA!

More to come....

The Rockettes ROCK...or Should I say KICK!

Ok...everyone is asking me how the Rockettes were? They were AWESOME! I am so glad we went! Here are a few pix...we couldn't take any during the show. I do wish some the Rockettes came in the atrium after the show to take pictures & talk to the kids.

My niece had a blast! She wants to audition now! HA! She love the Chorus line kicking of course. She had been doing it for weeks at home! HA! There was one skit where a fake side of a Taxi car goes across the stage with a Rockette in it. When it got to the middle of the stage the Rockette comes out & so does all the rest of them. My niece was so amazed & ask how did they all fit in there! HA! I love kids! Grandpa was even heard laughing during the show! :-)

Grandma & Grandpa bought her a Rockette doll which she slept with that night! HA! Pix #9 is the Rockette Doll the next day playing some Playstation! HA! Her teacher asked her class to bring something they got for Christmas & she brought her Rockette doll!

I found it fascinating to read about the history of the Rockettes. They were started in the 1920s I believe in Missouri.

The costumes were very colorful & Santa even came. A few of the Rockettes must have been 7 feet tall! That is what they seemed like man! And one you could see her big white teeth even from the back of the theatre! MAN! I would definitely go again and highly recommend you go once in your lifetime! Well worth it!