Fair deal?

We went ahead & attended the State fair today, however, we refused to ride any of the rides. With the number of accidents (at least 5) just in the past week & not to mention the forced removal of Bell's Amusement park, that is just staying on my boycott list.

We walked the livestock barns, went all thru the Expo center even tho it was hot as Hades), got rained on (a state fair tradition....), & ate some artery clogging fair food. There were several 'interesting' items I didnt dare try. Cheese on a stick & spam on a stick (fried, corn dipped spam -puke). We did do the obligatory corn dogs & funnel cakes. UGH, enough grease for a month or 2 there, but they were goooood. Something about the cool air, the smells , the sounds, that makes it all taste better. Last years fair was much better. Bell's was still there, we went at nightime & the midway just felt so different. I really mourn Bells being gone. it sucks.:(

On a different subject, I got a haircut Friday. Did something for myself for a change. Got it shortened some & layered up, it's really cute. Nice to pamper oneself every now & then. Maybe I'll get brave & post a photo later. LOL

On the homelife front, BB & her brood are still her. It's been rather tense of late, as I type, there are 10 people i this 4 bedroom house. It's crowded & 10 people eat more than 5, but all in all, I am glad they're spending this last bit of time here. I am really going to miss them.

12 year old 'wisdom'/ Workblogging....

Yesterday BB picked my girls up from school. After bringing them up here to 'beg' for soda from the machine (lol), she took them to a local play park. At this park is a large teeter-totter. My sisters eldest daughter was on one end & my eldest on the other. BB was standing somewhat behind her, unbeknownst to my daughter. Every time the teeter-totter would come down, hitting the ground , my daughter uttered quietly "My ass." Catching BB's interest, she stepped closer. "My ass." Plop "My Ass."Plop. "My ass." "Hmmmmmmmmmmm", BB thought. She came up closer to her & at just that moment, the totter hit the ground pretty hard "My f*cking ass." BB's eyebrows shot up at that utterance & she said "What did you say?"
So my 'witty' potty-mouthed child repeated it loud & clear.Sigh............. So much for humility.
Then she adds" I don't seewhy people make such a big deal out of cussing. They're just words. Words like any other words. Words aren't that big of a deal."
So I have to ponder. Are they just words?
We have heard the old rhyme "Sticks & stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me" I have likely said that rhyme more than a thousand times. So why DO we make a big deal out of cussing.
Now I'm not condoning the usage of the swear words by a 12 year old child, but I do have to think on her opinion. Thoughts anyone?

I am so proud!

My eldest okie girl, emailed me yesterday at work with a wonderful message. She was moved to an advanced class for geography! Im so proud . I *heart* that girl. Shes a wonderful beautiful thoughtful, loving, kind hearted generous girl. I suppose I did something right.

October 1st

Today is the 1st day that has felt somewhat 'fall-ish'. I am going to pull out all my halloween decorations & go to town tonight, getting them all up. I can't wait! I love halloween/Samhain! this is my absolute favorite holiday & time of year. I love the way the wind feels in your hair, that slight undertone of chilliness, the way the leaves start falling & rustling around with the wind, I love to hear the wind Whoosh against the front door. I love the mystery surrounding Halloween & the spiritual rush I get from Samhain. THis is my actual new Year for those of you that aren't familiar with it. My goals for this year is to get the family back on track as a whole, (my other blog that a few of you have access to will be detailing those issues).
I've been helping BB get her stuff moved, she will be storing some things here & come back for them in a month or so, once they get settled into their own place in galveston. Damn, I'm really going to miss her. I hate talking on the phone too, Im glad theyll at least have some online access. Gouibg to be weird not having a sister here. Shes moved out of state before, once to Arkansas & one time before to Texas, but this will be for good. :(

Life Comes at you fast & lumberjacks & terrorists!

BB & her brood will be staying the next week or so here until they make their move to galveston. Im sad really. We always have a great time when we get together, so Im not sure why that hasnt been more often. It's easy to lose touch with others, you have to really work at it to keep any sort of relationship alive, even that of family. People come & go so fast in life that if you dont make the time to spend together, before you know it, the time has gone.

There is a lumberjack in my bed! How is it possible for one to snore so loudly that it does not wake them up?

I dont know how I sleep! So on & on, he snores happily away, lost in Dreamland......wonder if I'll be able to get there. Did I tell you about my truck polo dream?

LMAO

Just on the edge of the bed sits Terrorist Kitty glaring over at me thru barely slitted open blue eyes. Probally half dreaming of extinguishing life on Earth, my bloody demise or maybe just of chasing a string. Either way, he appears vicious. He can be a total sweetheart of a kitty, then rip his razor sharp little claws into some tender body part. Cat's are psycho.