Someone getting pissed off over ice cubes...gosh that was funny..:readfineprint:

My daughter, pregnant with my first grandchild, calling me to update me on my son-in-law, who is deployed. "Hey, mom, Paul is playing in the sand, he's building me castles, so I can share them with the baby."


I think they are all special! Why do I think my life is difficult?

Going to SD, CA, in march...already have dates with her friends! Can't wait, have been out with them before, and they are great. Baby *Logan* is due then, Paul won't be home until May....how well loved can the baby be by then? Poor man!!!!

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The Sunday newspaper, hot coffee, the Packers v. the Chiefs game.

a foster pup getting a home for Christmas!

I smiled because I got to sit on my couch and watch my Sunday Football games in peace with my puppy:cowboy:

A home made birthday card from my fav. 8yr old artist!!!! I will treasure it forever!!!

Listening to Jack play "plumber by phone" with one of her buddies. He's a good man-cub and was overjoyed to have hot water before Christmas.

today i was at the big box electronic store (fry's) shopping for a holiday gift for the pops.
the store was a hustle and bustle of holiday shoppers and as i snaked my way through the isles, desperately hoping for some gift inspiration, i stumbled upon a most curious scene.

i had resigned myself to fry's defeat; nothing would be bought here today.
i started my loop back and that's when i saw it; an extravaganza, 92 inches of high definition and full bose surround sound.
was it the siren's call of adele - live at the royal albert hall or the gravitational pull of the enormous screen? i can't say but i was reeled in.

then my real life christmas movie moment occurred.

i found myself mesmerized watching adele singing chasing pavements and a couple other tunes in "stunning color and clarity" and before i knew it; in front of the display a group of 20 people (give or take) had gathered. adele, bigger than life, dwarfed us all and serenaded the crowd with her smash hit - someone like you.
when adele handed the chorus over to her on-screen fans the store crowd joined in the chorus and sang along too.

i looked around and noticed an even larger crowd was gathered watching the smaller crowd who were now the chorus for the adele performance.
i imagined that the security office was watching the crowd, who was watching the smaller crowd, who were watching the original performance, like some big infinity mirror illusion.
the second chorus started and the onlooker next to me raised her phone to capture the scene. a sales rep right behind us placed his hand on her shoulder and said "don't ruin the moment."
my onlooking neighbor lowered her phone and i noticed that much of the larger crowd had joined in on the chorus sing along too.

it really was like the grand finale of a family holiday movie where the whole cast of characters come together and sing.
the crowd was swaying and everything.

as the song ended and the crowd on-screen applauded, so did the store crowd.
many stayed for the next song, i splintered off and headed for the door.

i suppose i'm a bit of a rube for getting caught up in what i now suspect was an elaborate sales ploy and it worked; i ended up spending 10 minutes in line for a small flash drive that my pops will never use and i really don't need, but $4 + tax seems like a fair price for a good story and i guess i did smile.

Having a hotel room with a balcony overlooking Tampa and the river... And French toast for dinner :-D

Starry

A week ago from yesterday (Saturday DEC 10th) I took a 50 lb bag of Purina Dog Chow to our local Humane Shelter. I do that sometimes. I noticed there was a very small two year old female Jack Russell mix hiding in the back of her cage. She was so sad looking. I opened her cage and I know I saw a tear under her eye. I asked an employee about her. He told me Jill's heart is broken and that she misses her family. She has been there over two months. I stayed with her awhile, went back the next day, took milk bones and treats to her. We went outside and walked. She began to warm up to me.I took photos of her and have been trying to find her a home.

I would have brought Jill home but knew my mix bullies would have hurt her - they play so rough. I went 3 days last week to visit on my lunch hour. Bought her a 2 pack of Purina Busy Bones for todays visit.When I arrived, a very nice family had Jill out of her cage - they were petting her. Then they took her outside on a lease. I knew they were going to adopt her.

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I played with Jill, talked to the family. She loved her Busy Bone.

The family started inside to fill out her adoption papers. I scooped Jill up one last time, told her what a good girl she is and that I loved her.

I was smiling as I walked to my truck ... hoping no one saw the tear under my eye.

A dog's Christmas ;)
 

Not necessarily today, but a few days back...

As I stood at the dresser poking about in my jewelry box pondering whether peace signs or pink glitter would adorn my ears, I saw in the corner of my eye my 10-year-old arthritic and blind mini doxie wander into my dressing room where I've been stashing all the holiday loot yet to be wrapped. Quietly poking about like a professional sleuth she sniffed out the bag that contains the bulk of her holiday prizes. I didn't say a word just watched with a smile, trying on earrings and pretending not to notice. Sure 'nuff I saw the tail give a short wag and then the ears perk up. She tilted her head this way and that, even looking o'er her doggy shoulder to peer my way with her brown eyes that don't see so well. Then eased in close and tugged at the tail of a squeaky toy, ever so gently. I could almost hear her canine musings: *I wonder if Santa Paws came early, 'cause I know this is meant for me. Maybe Mom won't notice if I just.... * Oh so cute! Of course, it's not yet the time for opening the presents, so I had to give a "tsk, tsk" and shoo her out of the room. But like a kid, she couldn't stand it, whenever my back was turned she went right back in the room and tried to find "her" bag of loot. I ended up hiding everything in the closet behind closed doors. I can't wait for Christmas. I love my li'l hound dog. And she gets so excited over opening presents. Her health has been fragile the past few years and it's reminded me she's no pup. So I'll treasure every tail wag and hound-dog howl that I get this season and if I'm lucky my Christmas present next year will be that she's still here with me to open presents on Christmas morning.

A big tuxedo kitty who wasnt happy until he was in my arms. I love that boy...

Knowing when to say "when" .. ;)

...not really a smile, but rather a strong sense of satisfaction catching someone in their own lie. after being raked over the coals for my own mistakes, it feels somewhat gratifying!

...finding out the Director is off until the 28th... and I start vacation on the 26th. :D

waking up to msgs ....and feeling ..for once...or twice...that im needed...and im appreciated....not that i need recognition...but to have somebody want my company...it makes me smile

Red Velvet cake at the Christmas lunch at work :drool:

snuggles on the couch/in my lap...watching you fall asleep...and those 3 words ..of course

Everything !!!

The annual batch of homemade holiday fudge from a neighbor that uses his Mom's recipe!

My dog who is loyal and always happy to see me every day I wake up :rainbowAfro: