I was browsing over at the BrambleRamble blog this evening. PJ is back at the keyboard, and is asking for some help for e-claire. It seems that she has been set a task by The Watcher of Weasels. She needs a dozen links by October 7th or she will be booted off the council.
Now, you all know how spastic I am about computer “stuff,” but I’m going to give this the ole college try. I expect all of you to do the same! After all, we’re family, right???
For more information on Claire’s predicament, and the links she needs, go here.
Spiced Sass and Dean’s World were the winners this week in the Watcher’s Council vote.

Last night’s announcement got me to thinking about smiles, and what they convey. Rather than tell her Dad she was pregnant, SD (step-daughter) chose to write it out on a cute little Winnie the Pooh card and hand it to her Dad. She had one of those anticipatory “I know something you don’t know” smiles. You could tell something was going on. It’s possible that we didn’t make a big enough fuss. We’ve expected news like this for the last couple of months. I hope we didn’t dampen her joy at sharing the news because we didn’t shout and cry. There were plenty of broad smiles and hugs.

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For the first time, we have reached the point where the average American household has more cars than registered drivers.
From the Chicago Tribune, Saturday, August 30:
“WASHINGTON — For the first time, the typical American family has more vehicles in the garage than licensed drivers in the house.
There are about 107 million U.S. households, each with an average of 1.9 cars, trucks or sport-utility vehicles and 1.8 drivers, the Bureau of Transportation Statistics reported. That equals about 204 million vehicles and 191 million drivers.”
And this isn’t even counting the Harleys! No wonder houses come with two and three and four car garages these days.

I was visiting T at Eagle Eye View and discovered that she’s a mellow grapefruit. I had to go take
this test so I could find out what flavor I am before I crash for the night.
No surprises here….
I’m an Authentic Apple
True to the core, you’re adored for being both good-natured and caring. In fact, when it comes to friends, you’re the gold standard

For those of you who have a significant other, have you noticed a drop in the time you spend together?
When we first find someone we are attracted to, we make getting to know that person our main interest. We spend a lot of time together learning about each other. If that person is destined to become our significant other, the interest continues for some time. We WANT to do things together.
Unfortunately, most couples are not able to sustain that level of togetherness. Jobs and families intervene and our time becomes limited.

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With the new school year close upon us, one of the things I’m seeing on the news is a discussion of school uniforms. At one time, only military schools, and parochial schools were likely to require uniforms, but there is a growing trend in the United States for public school students to wear uniforms. As of 2002, the most students in uniform reside in California, Texas, Florida, New York and Illinois.

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Bogie, I didn’t realize what I would be unleashing on you when I told Billy about your trial of TypePad. Here I thought he was a sweet, well mannered soul, and now I find he’s been pestering you with questions! *G*
If he gets too fresh, especially while Wonderful Spouse is away, just deck him! He’s used to Carolyn (his wife) keeping him on the straight and narrow, it seems. One more bruise won’t be noticeable.
Have you heard from Wonderful Spouse? I’m glad that Yellowstone has been quiet while he visited.
I meant to tell you that when I was traveling for the University, I’d stop at the same places on each trip. The hostess in the dining room asked how I felt about having company at my table. I told her that I’d give it a try, which could have turned out really bad. She was careful who she chose to seat with me, and we both enjoyed our meals. It was nice to meet new people and have some conversation.
I do what you do, and carry a book with me, but it seems rude to read at night. Eating alone, especially if you have to do it often, is not much fun.
I guess we need to develop a snooty look to use on people who are rude enough to stare, whisper and point. Maybe THEY need to carry books at dinner and mind their own business!

GAWD…..VALIUM IS MY FRIEND!!!
Now, you need to know that I don’t do recreational drugs, and I do very limited prescription drugs, but today, I would have willingly taken a prescription for a BIG bottle of Valium!
I detest having to go to the dentist. Today, I had to have some periodontal work done. The only way the doc can get me into his office is to intice me with Valium. The mere thought of having to go makes me shake, so we’ve agreed that he will sedate me out of my mind with the big V and I will let him do whatever he wants to do.
I was actually cracking jokes in his chair. Who’d have believed it? Other than the fact that I damned near froze to death, and they had to cover me up, AND turn on the heat, to get me warm, I had a good ole time!
But, even though Valium is a lot of fun, I hope I never have to do that again.

Hi! My name is Buffy, and I’m addicted to my blog and the world of blogs.
This morning I was doing the mundane chores that most women have to deal with…..emptying out the dishwasher, refilling it, making breakfast, organizing mail and library books and shopping lists for the morning’s trip. As I worked, several ideas for my blog popped into my head, complete with the opening lines.
I don’t know about you, but these ideas always come to me when I can’t write them down. They come when I’m washing my hands, stepping into the shower, making a left turn, weeding, shaping hamburgers, or when I’m simply where there is no paper. I detest the fact that I have a superb line to use and it’s gone before I can get it on paper. You can feel it evaporate away, and know that it’s floating around out in the ether….perhaps to be snagged by another blogger.
I have a hand held tape recorder that is voice activated. I’m going to have to carry that sucker around with me from now on.
I can see it now……Fred will turn over and say “Whaaaaaa???” as I enter my thoughts, just before falling off to sleep.
I’m addicted. What else can I say??

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