Tuesday Text: Parentexting™

Now that we are out of college,

we have begun to contemplate our later years....

Don't you think I cheered him up?

Parenting: always a new frontier.

This 'n That Thursday

Utter nonsense:

• I do not understand why people poke me on facebook.
• I went to a psychic yesterday. He was eerily spot on.
• I am having steak for breakfast.
• I have somehow become a dog sitter.
• I slept with the windows open last night and froze. In August. In Tennessee.
• I am ready for boots and sweater weather.
• Why do people keep saying "on point"?
• I have a wacky horoscope today. It's telling me to be in denial.
• I have lately become obsessed with the number 3 and angels.
• I have my sight set on a pair of brown and pink cowboy boots.
• I cannot eat enough kale.  It's quite odd.
• I might also have an issue with dill pickles.  And sauerkraut.
• And coconut milk.

You?

This n That Thursday

Wondering:

• Why am I all excited for basketball madness?  I don't really like it.
• Got any good veggie combos for juicing?  I'm obsessed.
• How long can you go to one vein for blood before it scars up?
• When did blinkers become optional? No, I'm serious.
• Whose idea was it to eat brussels sprouts and cabbage for dinner?  Oh, yeah.
• Did anybody else notice this last Mercury retrograde?  It knocked me out.
• Tamoxifen and night sweat advice?  Even the dog won't sleep next to me now.
• Anybody doing that Oprah 21 day meditation thingy?  I think the prompts are very good.
• Now, what do we do with this?  And how come they make money just being idiots, and children are starving to death all over the world?  Please explain.

Friday Funny

Stolen What I found on Augie's Instagram:

I wonder if he has met those fun neighbors yet.

Some things a mother should just not know....

Friday Free-for-all

Nonsense I think about while I am busy avoiding other responsibilities:

• Had dinner last night with Connecticut friends who are in town for Vanderbilt family weekend.
• I have been quite the gal about town lately.  I need to stay in and detox.
• That Katie Couric show is not very good.
• Actually, all daytime TV is pretty lame.
• Except for Michael Strahan.  He is so cute.
• Oh, and Ellen.
• Have transitioned Dora to an all raw diet, and almost immediately, all of her health issues have improved.
• Is it possible to floss too much?
• Read any good books lately?
• If you haven't done so, please register to be a marrow donor.  And get your family to do so. Especially those younger than 40.  All you need is a cheek swab.
• There is large azalea in full bloom here.  
• I am participating in a half marathon in one month.  I am woefully behind in training.
• What are you doing this weekend?

This n That Thursday

• "Keep Calm & Carry On" is one of my favorite quotes.  I am not a fan of all the other versions.  The other day, I saw "Keep Calm & Chive On."  Really?
• The experts are saying that the full moon on September 29 is going to be a bad one.
• Better check your plans.
• I have another art class tonight.  We are painting birds!
• Tomorrow, I have a test in my real estate licensing class. I'm nervous.
• Who's ordering the iPhone 5 tomorrow?  Not me.
• Dora acts like she cannot hear me half the time.  Unless I pull some turkey out of the fridge, then she comes running.  Seriously, the sound of aluminum foil is magic.
• Does anyone know when Season 3 of Downton Abbey is going to start?
• They are filming a new television show called Nashville here and are always looking for extras.  Hmmmm.

Have a great day!

Tuesday Text: Parentexting™

Mama gets a tutorial:

I should go see if they need help at the local Genius Bar.

not

Quizzy Wednesday

This is a fun one.....

Your Pitta Dosha Says You Are Strong

You're the type of person who thinks quickly and moves even faster.

You like to be challenged, and you get bored if things get too easy.

You are brilliant and focused. You give most things your all, and you're downright aggressive.

You would be more balanced if you cooled down a bit. Give yourself at least a few minutes a day where you don't do anything.

Some of it true, some of it close......What Does Your Dosha Say About You?

This-n-That Thursday

Utter nonsense:

• How did it get to be December?
• I have a terrible crush on the Saints' quarterback Drew Brees.
• Everybody should go see "The Descendants"
• We had the best rosé cava on Thanksgiving. I want a case of it.
• I'm not feeling very Christmassy yet.
• Cumin is my current favorite spice.
• I'm in the mood to talk to a psychic.
• I need some creative ideas for tea sandwiches.
• December? Really?

Quirky

those who know me well

can tell you how weird I am

but they wouldn't dare

Your Quirk Factor: 36%

You have a few little quirks, but you generally blend in well with society. Only those who know you well know how weird you can be.

So tell me, How Quirky Are You?

Pretty Much True

Happy Friday everyone! Now go get your weird on!

You Are 40% Weird




Normal enough to know that you're weird...

But too damn weird to do anything about it!

So.........How Weird Are You?

Awwwwww

Your Heart is Generous

You feel deeply and freely. You let yourself explore all your emotions, even the scary ones. You have strong emotions. You listen to your heart... it has rarely led you astray. You're most attracted to someone who will take care of you and make you feel safe. You want a reliable partner. You tend to fall in love easily and stick with the one you've chosen. You were born to love.

What's Unique About Your Heart?

Blogthings: We'll Tell You The Truth... Someone Has To!

Hump Day Quiz

Inneresting.....

You Are a Realist

You don't see the glass as half empty or half full. You see what's exactly in the glass. You never try to make a bad situation seem better than it is... But you also never sabotage any good things you have going on. You are brutally honest in your assessments of situations - and this always seems to help you cope.

Are You An Optimist or Pessimist?

Blogthings: Take a Quiz. Annoy Your Friends.

And spot on for me. You?

Hump Day Haiku

emu eggs for sale

do people really eat these

at thirty bucks each

Hmmmmm

You?

You Are Analytical

You are both clever and practical. You strike the perfect balance between two extremes. You spend time with your head in the clouds, but your feet are still firmly planted on the ground. You tend to be a bit reserved, but those who know you know how much you care. You prefer your own company, but you're always willing to make room in your life for a kindred spirit.

The Watercolor Blot Test

Blogthings: Cheaper Than a Therapist

The Shoe Test

Seeing as it's Wednesday, and I have no brain cells left, here's another one of those ingenious quizzes for y'all to take. And this time? It's kinda interesting.

You Are Cowboy Boots

This doesn't mean you're country, just funky. You've got a ton of attitude and confidence. You're unique, expressive, and even a little bit wacky. You wear whatever you feel like – and you have your own sense of style. You are straight shooting and honest. You tell people how it is. Low maintenance and free wheeling, you're always up for an adventure. You should live: Where you can at least get to wide open spaces You should work: In a job that allows you to take change

The Shoe Personality Test

Blogthings: 100's of Fun, Free Quizzes and 3 Stupid Ones

Just Your Average, Logical Mama

What's yours?

Your IQ Is 105

Your Logical Intelligence is Average Your Verbal Intelligence is Genius Your Mathematical Intelligence is Above Average Your General Knowledge is Above Average

A Quick and Dirty IQ Test

Blogthings: Waste Time at Work!

Phew

Just in time for the weekend.

You Are Regular

You are lively and energetic. You are constantly seeking the new challenges. You are easily inspired and are always coming up with new ideas. You have a lot of enthusiasm. You stay adaptable and flexible. You want to be agile and ready for anything. You are a rule breaker to the extreme. You get a thrill from pushing boundaries and breaking taboos.

Are You Regular or Decaf?

Blogthings: 100's of Fun, Free Quizzes and 3 Stupid Ones

I don't like to be irregular. You?

Better Than Therapy

Very interesting.....

You Are Driven and Focused

You view people with optimism. You have many meaningful relationships in your life. You had more conflict with your father than your mother. Your relationship with him was healthy but challenging. You deal with stress in an effective and competent matter. You are able to remain calm. You are the type of person who knows how to get a lot done. However, sometimes you can't help but get overwhelmed by life.

The Inkblot Test

Blogthings: Take a Quiz. Annoy Your Friends.

That last one is a little too close for comfort. How about you?

This-n-That Thursday

Burning questions:

• Should I go brunette at my hair appointment today?
• Are there any political ads out there where they are not attacking the opponent and actually telling us what they will do?
• Do men lack the ability to actually squeeze the sponge out?
• Is there such a thing as a spinning class for beginners?
• Why am I so addicted to Words With Friends?
• What about bangs?
• What does it mean when you dream you are changing a baby's diaper, and it is full of chopped garlic?
• Does anybody out there wanna play Words With Friends with me?
• Did you know it's 57 days until Christmas?
• Does anybody else out there have the a/c on? On October 28?
• Words With Friends? Anybody?