Friday Fill-ins....

# 129

1. All children alarm their parents, if only because you are forever expecting unconditional understanding.

2. Show me a good loser and I will show you a great player.

3. A moment of daydreaming is like eating an entire box of chocolate liqueurs at one time.

4. Too bad that all the people who know how to run the country are busy being pre-judged and attempting to clean up the last administrations BULLSH***T.

5. I have yet to hear a man ask for advice on how to combine a dynamic sporting event and exciting romantic interlude.

6. It is impossible to think of any good meal, no matter how plain or elegant, without a really good wine or a handful of really great friends in it.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to finishing up early tonight, tomorrow my plans include getting up early in the AM and Sunday, I want to turn in early!

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As always, me answers are in red...hope that you enjoyed them!

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# 127

And...here we go!

1. My retreat is my home.

2. My favorite thing for dinner lately has been chicken caesar salad made with spring mix...a Panera's Bread specialty.

3. It seems that all that dog does is bark! bark! bark!

4. A nice long walk with a friend is like a glass of finely aged wine...priceless.

5. I don't mind the bad news, as long as it is preceded by some good news.

6. When all is said and done, MORE IS SAID THAN DONE !

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to gazing at the stars on this cloudless night, tomorrow my plans include scouring the local vintage consignment digs and Sunday, I want to sit quietly!

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Have a Good Weekend...

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#124
And...here we go!


1. If we had no winter, when would the earth sleep?

2. Consider this situation one that is a perpetual astonishment.

3. If I had my life to live over there would be some changes, but mostly done the same...with just a lot more insight.

4. I do a lot of living inside of four and twenty hours.

5. If you've never been thrilled brace yourself for the ride.

6. To be interested in the changing seasons takes a conscious awareness.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to wandering aimlessly through the mall, tomorrow my plans include absolutely nothing and Sunday, I want to long for another episode of The Celebrity Apprentice!

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#123


And...here we go!

1. Apples are to oranges as fire is to water.

2. Most things can be worked out, if we take the time to listen to what the other has to say, and that's all I have to say about that.

3. I think I hear a warm glazed donut calling me.

4. Honour the flag.

5. Do what you want to do, but be accountable .

6. In front of him was a parade of 'big wheel' trikes and behind him was a Radio Flyer wagon; in the wagon was a bucket filled with multi-coloured glass marbles of all different sizes.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to relaxing with a good magazine, tomorrow my plans include starting a short vacation and Sunday, I want to yell from the mountain top that I have the greatest Mother in the world! Happy Mother's Day, Mom!

That's all folks. As usual, my answers are in red, and you can stroll over to play along.

#122

And...here we go!

1. The first rule of working in an office and getting along is talk less, listen more.

2. One day I will learn the proper method of shucking clams.

3. When I think of carnivals I think of cotton candy, popcorn & barkers.

4. Pansies my favorite spring flower.

5. Things on my desk include pictures of my grandchildren, my daughter {their mother}, keyboard, & a wireless mouse.

6. The self-indulgent, entitled attitudes of some Generation X-ers makes me wanna 'holla & throw up both my hands'.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to finishing up at the office three hours early, tomorrow my plans include having lunch with a very, very special friend and Sunday, I want to relaxing, relaxing & relaxing.

That's it, that's all...

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#121

And...here we go!

1. Apparently there's some sort of fascination with reality shows {as if ones own life is not filled with enough 'reality'...go figure}.

2. Every day should be a sunny day.

3. 2009 has been THE year for Susan Boyle ... so far.

4. As soon as I finished my first game of Wii tennis, I knew that I was hooked... that was it!

5. For too long I've been I've been putting off learning to line dance.

6. I am not obsessed with SHOES!, SHOES!, SHOES!; I am not!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to sitting on the deck- good read in hand - soaking in the sounds of nature {I can hear the crickets now }, tomorrow my plans include hanging out with my Grandchildren {!!YEAH!!} and Sunday, I want to catch up on some GREAT gossip with my MOM {** she always has some scrumdeli-icious 'lowdown'}!

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#120
And...here we go!

1. Join me in a refreshing cup of flavored hot tea.

2. Put a little mystery & excitement in your day!

3. Happiness is landing a new contract & successfully delivering on an old one.

4. Pleasantly disoriented and confused.

5. I'm waiting for my turn at bat.

6. Eating just one lemon poppy seed cupcake is hard to resist.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to sitting down with a bag of microwave popcorn & a cup of ice-cold lemonade, tomorrow my plans include a leisurely drive around my new 'historic' neighborhood and Sunday, I want to get in my first Wii Fit workout!

** I've {sadly} missed two weeks of Friday Fill-ins and I must say that I am glad to be back! As usual my answers are in red. Want to play along? Start here.

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# 117



This week, Janet took the first sentence in 6 of her favorite books...I'll fill them in...with the right words or even better, ones of my own.

And...here we go!

1. "In a hole in the ground there lived a life that was sheltered and mysterious."


2. "He's not from these parts, but that ain't no matter."


3. "After dark the rain began to fall again, cleansing away the smog from the day."


4. "Rescued from the hold of the Spanish galleon."


5. "There was a hand in the darkness and eyes that beamed like headlights."


6. "Accidents ambush the unsuspecting, so don't be caught with your guard down."


7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to a nice, neat Cosmopolitan - Carey style, tomorrow my plans include working on a exciting event project and Sunday, I want to RELAX!

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#113

And...here we go!

1. I'm a daughter, I'm a mother, I am blessed.

2. Why do I have all of these great business ideas and not enough time to attend to them?

3. How does this thing-a-ma-jig work, anyway?

4. Every morning, I put my favorite tunes on my radio.

5. I consider myself lucky because I am understood by those who love me.

6. One day we’ll see that living life on life's terms is so much more simpler.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to rapping up some business meetings, tomorrow my plans include spending a relaxing Saturday being pampered and Sunday, I want to reflect on my great weekend & preparing for next week's business endeavors !

...That's all for now!

* As always, my answers are in red.

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Enroute to......Today

{photo via Marlowski::special thanx}

Here's a couple places that I've been...enroute to today::

... Make my commute a colourful one!

... Just when I thought that I saw every post-it use...

... Must see! theatre {if it happens to come to your neighborhood}

... Trying to drink more H2O and this will definitely help.

... Another one of my favorite shelter mags in closing...{I'm weeping}

... You've gotta to be kidding me! This is why you have to careful about what you put into your mouth

... Hairstyle woes? Get Behind the Chair advice & check out this new on-line hair mag

... Vintage pieces are always classic ... what would you do with 100 wishes?

... More examples of the past administration, but 40-60% off is not bad

... Not one but two V.I.B.'S {very important birthdays}... My beautiful Daughter and {her beautiful daughter}, my granddaughter, Beautiful. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!


ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND =)

Enroute to......Today

...Ran into this great caricature...wish that I knew Italian.
...Proof that there are no 'stupid' questions.
...Don't you just {luv} cupcakes?...
...Looking for a great Parade...let the Mardi Gras begin!!!
...Call it being a 'Cougar' if you want to...Just don't call it a trend!

...Because there are definitely pluses to being the 'Cougar' in the relationship.
...just one more time for the pink clown shoes...

{Enjoy Your Weekend}... Happy Valentine's Day!!!

Friday Fill-In...

#111

And...here we go!

1. It seems like this week will never end.

2. Turn the lights off when you're done, please?

3. If I thought you were serious, I'd reconsider!

4. Forever and a day is what I think of most when I think of you.

5. To me, Valentine's Day means Ashley's B-Day {she's my daughter :-D}!

6. Music gives me strength.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to kicking back with a great tasting Cosmopolitan, tomorrow my plans include celebrating Ashley's B-Day and Sunday, I want to polish off the left-overs from Ashleys's delicious Valentine's B-Day dinner!

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Enroute to......Today

{photo via RodneySmith::special thanx}

** You know that things are bad when the cookies crumble...
** When did the criteria for qualifying for one of 99 Beautiful Women end at being a star? She gets my vote for the 100th Beautiful women.
** These folks will help you get a new set of wheels. At least that is their claim.
** I want his personal trainer...the diet plan has to be wicked!
** Looking for that one-of-a-kind, uniquely yours, over-the-top venue for your next fete...look no further
** I must have this house!!!
** What's up with this!...{*long, quiet sob}
** This table makes me yearn for spring...ahh-h-h...I think that we have fifty-one days to go...

** I'm off to have a great weekend like this guy ...hope you have a great one!!!

Friday Fill-In...

#109

{* my answers are in red}

1. I'd really like a slice of warm, homemade, deepdish apple pie...ala mode...right now.
2. D*mn!!! is the word you'd most often hear me say if I stubbed my toe.
3. Possession is an obligation.
4. I've never heard of Captain Jack Sparrow.
5. Marshmallows and fire go together like good friends & great conversation.
6. The madness seems to go on and on.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to getting my Steeler gear ready for the Superbowl, tomorrow my plans include stopping at the caterers to pick up the meal for the Superbowl and Sunday, I want to watch the Steelers win the Superbowl!

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Enroute to....Today

** When all of the college tuition is paid... I'm going to ride into the sunset in this ...
** I like the idea of love being displayed in charming jewelry...
** Just in case you didn't think that is snows in Las Vegas...bring your leg warmers...
** Remember when life was simple?... and so were the jokes...
** ...and then we grow up... to find that sometimes...
** I'm still trying to construct a list of resolutions that I can stick to...I should be this committed...
** This if for my dear friend at High Desert Diva...and anyone else who specializes in "Vintage" anything...they are looking for submissions for their magazine...
** What a clever announcement... words to live by
** I've found some great new desk items:: a 'Do List', Cubicle Notes, Planner ala 2009 + this neat cross stitched sign {to signal that lunch is on}...

** again, HAPPY NEW YEAR !!

ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND !!!!