Hockey Tonight
Posted on October 10, 2008 - Filed Under Just for Fun, Sports
The new hockey season opens tonight, with my favorite team, the Predators, playing against the Blues in St. Louis. We are going to watch the game on TV.
There are a lot of new, young faces on our team this year. I will miss some of the veterans who got traded away. It broke my heart when I learned that Darcy Hordichuck was sent to North Carolina. He was my favorite player for several years. And we dumped our starting goalie, Chris Mason, in favor of the new youngster, Dan Ellis. They gave Chris Mason to St. Louis, so since we are playing against them tonight - it will be interesting to see how that works out.
Mickey’s Monopoly
Posted on October 7, 2008 - Filed Under Uncategorized
Today was the first day of the new Monopoly game at McDonalds. I’ve been waiting all week because the commercial for the new game have been on TV all day and all night on every channel - you can’t get away from them!
I know you have to order the large fries and the large drinks to get the game pieces. I don’t know what other menu items have game pieces - I’ll have to go up there and take a look at lunch.
I’m really hoping to win something this time and am willing to subject my entire family to multiple McDonalds meals to get the most game pieces I can get. Wish us luck!
Vandy is HOT!
Posted on October 4, 2008 - Filed Under Celebrations, Sports
The Vanderbilt football team has never enjoyed much recognition and has never been very good, historically losing more games than they won, year after year. But last year they starting getting hot and had a little encouragement from the local press. This year they are Red Hot and are winning close but exciting games against all comers. They have won 5 in a row - I think that is unprecendented. Today they beat Auburn in a very close game - they were behind with just minutes to go and they scored 2 points to edge ahead and win. Amazing game and year for Vanderbilt’s Commodores.
Happy Birthday, Mom
Posted on September 28, 2008 - Filed Under Celebrations, Family
It’s my mom’s birthday. I have to look up the date of the year and do the math to figure out how old she is, but I have to do that with everyone in the family now. The only one I know exactly how old they are is my brother who is exactly 10 years younger than me.
I sent mom a Hallmark card and a gift card to a nice restaurant, so hopefully she will have a nice meal without having to cook. She was planning a nice quiet day at home, with a boat ride and day at the beach in the afternoon, weather permitting. This time of year it is tough to plan outdoor activities, but I think this year she got lucky and had a nice day to celebrate her birthday.
Kansas Governor
Posted on September 25, 2008 - Filed Under General Living, Short Notes
I came across this picture of Kansas Governor Sebelius. I don’t know much about her, but I really like her hairstyle and she looks so polished.
What Tarot Card Are You?
Posted on August 1, 2008 - Filed Under Just for Fun
You are The Wheel of Fortune
Good fortune and happiness but sometimes a species of
intoxication with success
The Wheel of Fortune is all about big things, luck, change, fortune. Almost always good fortune. You are lucky in all things that you do and happy with the things that come to you. Be careful that success does not go to your head however. Sometimes luck can change.
What Tarot Card are You?
Take the Test to Find Out.
Country Scene
Posted on July 25, 2008 - Filed Under Around Here, General Living
This photo was taken in Springfield at the home of a man and his wife that asked me to help them sell their property and their business. The man is called Popeye by everyone in town, where they have lived all their lives. They are moving to a new home being custom built for them on the same property but farther down the state road from their home and business. It is a beautiful farm and country property. I wish I could find the rest of the photos I took while there to share with you. I’ll keep looking.
Shoe on the Other Foot
Posted on July 23, 2008 - Filed Under Opinion
So the New Yorker’s rival publication, Vanity Fair, has come up with a political satire cover to complement the cover depicting Obama and his wife. The Vanity Fair cover depicts McCain and his wife, also doing “the bump” imitating Obama but with totally different expressions on their faces. Notice the Constitution burning in the fireplace and the portrait of Bush over the fireplace, and McCain’s walker.
Satire or Slam?
Posted on July 14, 2008 - Filed Under Opinion
The cover of the New Yorker magazine really makes me wonder about the abuse of political candidates, accused criminals, and even regular citizens by the press. The way people are depicted in photos, such as smiling or scowling, and the tone of the article, such as critical or supportive, can have a huge influence on the public’s perception of someone’s guilt or favor. One reason I dislike reading the Wall Street Journal is the obvious mysogynist slant of the articles. If you read and hear constant bashing, at what point do you start to believe it?
“They” say the cover art is satire. What do you think?
Swinging and Thinking
Posted on June 28, 2008 - Filed Under Around Here, Environment, General Living
This is Saturday, the end of June already. The days have turned hot and muggy, and the only breeze is from the jet blast effect of th cars that drive by. I’m swinging and thinking for a bit while the household sleeps in for a little longer. I’m enjoying the quiet time - a rarity these days.
I brought out two of the dogs to sit in the front yard with me. I tie each of them to a long cable and they find a sunny spot to lie down and watch the cars go by, with me perched on the swing nearby.
I hear locusts today - that’ a first. They were forecast to appear this year in various spots around the state, so I guess we are in “one of those” spots, although I haven’t noticed the dozens of small holes in the dirt around the base of the trees like I saw last time they came.
keep looking »