Dreamed about Steve a few nights ago....
I was at a party and Steve showed up. He greeted me, but moved around the room. When the music began, I waited for a few minutes, then left the group I was with and walked over to him, lightly placed my hands on his waist, and squeezed, as we moved in a slow 'dance' for a few seconds, before I moved on and went back to my group.
He approached me after a while and pulled me into his arms on the dance floor when Madonna's 'Crazy For You' began playing. When the second verse began, he kissed me, then told me, "You don't have to do anything special to get my attention. I knew where you were from the moment I arrived; I just didn't want to make it obvious. So if it happens again, don't approach me; let me come to you."
When the song ended, he kissed me again, smiled, squeezed my hand, and left the dance floor. I was left feeling confused, and a little hurt. On the one hand, it felt like a rejection, for that's how he always treated me at parties, but at the same time, it was comforting, since it showed he was thinking about me.
Then the scene switched; I was somewhere else, and the hostess announced they'd hired some people to take pictures with us. She opened the door and there were three men, dressed in liederhossen (sp??) and one of them was BJC, smiling from ear to ear. But I woke up after that, so have no idea what was going on.
Both dreams were in full color; Steve was in a multi-colored striped shirt, with his golden hair cropped short, and wearing faded blue jeans. BJC and his buddies were in the green and white outfits, with green hats. On second thought, maybe they were elves? LOL!
Saturday, April 13, 2019
Monday, March 18, 2019
Small Rant....
Jan 9, 2019:
Last month, I learned my stepdaughter's short term disability had run out, and she needed help with rent, utilities, food, and, oh yeah....Christmas presents.
Last month, I learned my stepdaughter's short term disability had run out, and she needed help with rent, utilities, food, and, oh yeah....Christmas presents.
We could not afford to help her.
She texted again, saying she'd gotten some food stamps and utility assistance....could we help with about $30 for non-food items?
Again, we were unable to help her.
She started a My Family fundraiser on FB, but only raised $75..
On Dec 21st, I was informed A had been awarded about $5K in insurance money, since Master P had had a stroke at birth. Suddenly, they're going out to dinner; buying extravagant gifts for family, and even getting tattoos for herself and A.
Is that a responsible way to spend that $$, I ask?
Now, I get it. If I suddenly came into that kind of money this time of year, yeah....I'd spend some on myself too.
But I sincerely hope they've socked some away for the basics, and we don't get another request mid-January due to 'being out of $$'.
End rant.
*****
Update:
2/11: So far, funds appear to have been spent in sensible manner; we've not gotten any phone calls for assistance.
*********
Another Update:
6/9 (or somewhere around this date): My daughter applies to FedEx, and goes north for the interview. She and A stay with J and Co, and plans are made that, should they offer her the job, J will clear out her back room, and S and A can live with them. S does the math and decides it's possible; if she can save her funds, catch up on her Jeep payments, and possibly save the $2000 needed to get her own place in the neighborhood, since the owners are putting in new units, and they look nice on the website. Red Flag #1: J has no food in the house, so S has to spend $10 of her emergency $$ to buy some chicken so they can eat dinner. My question was, what was J going to feed everyone if S hadn't arrived?
6/14: S receives confirmation of her hire, and starts packing. They drive up on the 16th.
6/17: S calls. Apparently, there is a wall-to-wall hole in the floor in 'her' room, and you have to be careful where to step. Also, J has no food, and is being threatened with eviction. She went to the trustees to see about assistance, KNOWING S had orientation at noon. At 11:30, she wasn't back, and S said MDQ hadn't gone to bed until 4am, and didn't feel comfortable leaving A all alone with only ME and possibly MDQ or even Mini-Miss Drama Queen. She decides she's not going to orientation, and instead, pack up and come home. I deposited my spare $60 into her account, so she could feed the girls lunch and gas up her car.
2pm: J has been turned down for assistance, and MDQ had woken up, discovered the situation, and called Grandma, who rushed over with some food. S and MDQ tell her what's been going on, and she confronts J, who starts pouting and goes into her room. More details emerge:
-Red Flag #2: J had braided someone's hair for $25, and bought minimal food, plus two packs of cigarettes.
-Red Flag #3: J had attended a concert in Bowling Green, KY in April, AND the same concert in Lafayette last week, that's why she didn't have any $$ for food or rent.
-Red Flag #4: Apparently, to hide the fact of her concert-going funds, J created her own false bank account to show to the trustees! 1) this is FRAUD and 2) it shows she has a serious money-spending problem, and is in denial about it.
-Red Flag #5: The dogs are very emaciated and are not getting fed/watered/exercised/socialized on a daily basis. PLUS, they are not being cleaned up after.
-Red Flag #6: The bathroom is missing a hot water knob, and to turn it on, one has to use pliers to turn it on. Also, the floor is spongy.
-Red Flag #7: MDQ is counting down the days til she turns 18, in order to move out. Unfortunately, ME has another year, and is stuck with his mom, before he can enter the military.
So I was a few months off in my estimate of when the shit would hit the fan. I just can't believe someone about to hit 40 could be so selfish, so irresponsible, with money, and who has KIDS and a GRANDCHILD living with them! When will she GROW UP? She wasn't raised this way!
I don't blame my daughter one bit for getting out. My only regret is not taking MDQ and ME away from her fifteen years ago, or even ten years ago. I thought she would have learned her lesson.
Looks like we were wrong.
*****
Update:
2/11: So far, funds appear to have been spent in sensible manner; we've not gotten any phone calls for assistance.
*********
Another Update:
6/9 (or somewhere around this date): My daughter applies to FedEx, and goes north for the interview. She and A stay with J and Co, and plans are made that, should they offer her the job, J will clear out her back room, and S and A can live with them. S does the math and decides it's possible; if she can save her funds, catch up on her Jeep payments, and possibly save the $2000 needed to get her own place in the neighborhood, since the owners are putting in new units, and they look nice on the website. Red Flag #1: J has no food in the house, so S has to spend $10 of her emergency $$ to buy some chicken so they can eat dinner. My question was, what was J going to feed everyone if S hadn't arrived?
6/14: S receives confirmation of her hire, and starts packing. They drive up on the 16th.
6/17: S calls. Apparently, there is a wall-to-wall hole in the floor in 'her' room, and you have to be careful where to step. Also, J has no food, and is being threatened with eviction. She went to the trustees to see about assistance, KNOWING S had orientation at noon. At 11:30, she wasn't back, and S said MDQ hadn't gone to bed until 4am, and didn't feel comfortable leaving A all alone with only ME and possibly MDQ or even Mini-Miss Drama Queen. She decides she's not going to orientation, and instead, pack up and come home. I deposited my spare $60 into her account, so she could feed the girls lunch and gas up her car.
2pm: J has been turned down for assistance, and MDQ had woken up, discovered the situation, and called Grandma, who rushed over with some food. S and MDQ tell her what's been going on, and she confronts J, who starts pouting and goes into her room. More details emerge:
-Red Flag #2: J had braided someone's hair for $25, and bought minimal food, plus two packs of cigarettes.
-Red Flag #3: J had attended a concert in Bowling Green, KY in April, AND the same concert in Lafayette last week, that's why she didn't have any $$ for food or rent.
-Red Flag #4: Apparently, to hide the fact of her concert-going funds, J created her own false bank account to show to the trustees! 1) this is FRAUD and 2) it shows she has a serious money-spending problem, and is in denial about it.
-Red Flag #5: The dogs are very emaciated and are not getting fed/watered/exercised/socialized on a daily basis. PLUS, they are not being cleaned up after.
-Red Flag #6: The bathroom is missing a hot water knob, and to turn it on, one has to use pliers to turn it on. Also, the floor is spongy.
-Red Flag #7: MDQ is counting down the days til she turns 18, in order to move out. Unfortunately, ME has another year, and is stuck with his mom, before he can enter the military.
So I was a few months off in my estimate of when the shit would hit the fan. I just can't believe someone about to hit 40 could be so selfish, so irresponsible, with money, and who has KIDS and a GRANDCHILD living with them! When will she GROW UP? She wasn't raised this way!
I don't blame my daughter one bit for getting out. My only regret is not taking MDQ and ME away from her fifteen years ago, or even ten years ago. I thought she would have learned her lesson.
Looks like we were wrong.
Monday, February 11, 2019
Getting Out Of Control....
The latest bru-hah has been over a certain VA Governor and Lt. Gov.
Gov supposedly over 35 years ago, had a questionable choice of Halloween costume. But if you hold politicians to that same standard, why not a certain talk show host, whose pictures from 30 years ago showed she dressed up as an African-American for Halloween, and she's not getting raked over the coals? Or the shaming of Megyn Kelly, who innocently asked if it was really offensive for a white person to don black makeup, if, for example, I wanted to go as Diana Ross?
For that matter, where's the uproar over Delta Burke when she did that in an episode of Designing Women?
Makes no sense.
Another problem VA is having, is with the Lt. Gov.
Accuser #1 says he 'forced her' to perform oral sex. Lady, you have a mouthful of teeth. Why didn't you use them? I guarantee he'd have left you alone! Also, say he did hit you after you bit him. He has several spots on his body that women have known for centuries that would have rendered him helpless, had you pinched/kicked/jabbed them.
Accuser #2 may actually be genuine.
WTF NY????
Approving 3rd term partial-birth abortions, and then stating 'we'd leave that decisions up to the medical team' if the baby was about to be born ANYWAY, but the mother said she didn't want it. Put the baby in the hands of the state, not just watch it die, damn it! It's MURDER.....so put the unwanted child up for adoption. There are many childless couples out there who will gladly give it a home.
Abortions should ONLY be performed up until 12 weeks. I'm on the fence about what to do with stillborns, when it's obvious something's happened to the fetus. Do doctors even make a woman carry it 'to term' if it's died in utero? Or will they induce labor/perform a C-section once it's discovered?
Gov supposedly over 35 years ago, had a questionable choice of Halloween costume. But if you hold politicians to that same standard, why not a certain talk show host, whose pictures from 30 years ago showed she dressed up as an African-American for Halloween, and she's not getting raked over the coals? Or the shaming of Megyn Kelly, who innocently asked if it was really offensive for a white person to don black makeup, if, for example, I wanted to go as Diana Ross?
For that matter, where's the uproar over Delta Burke when she did that in an episode of Designing Women?
Makes no sense.
Another problem VA is having, is with the Lt. Gov.
Accuser #1 says he 'forced her' to perform oral sex. Lady, you have a mouthful of teeth. Why didn't you use them? I guarantee he'd have left you alone! Also, say he did hit you after you bit him. He has several spots on his body that women have known for centuries that would have rendered him helpless, had you pinched/kicked/jabbed them.
Accuser #2 may actually be genuine.
WTF NY????
Approving 3rd term partial-birth abortions, and then stating 'we'd leave that decisions up to the medical team' if the baby was about to be born ANYWAY, but the mother said she didn't want it. Put the baby in the hands of the state, not just watch it die, damn it! It's MURDER.....so put the unwanted child up for adoption. There are many childless couples out there who will gladly give it a home.
Abortions should ONLY be performed up until 12 weeks. I'm on the fence about what to do with stillborns, when it's obvious something's happened to the fetus. Do doctors even make a woman carry it 'to term' if it's died in utero? Or will they induce labor/perform a C-section once it's discovered?
Monday, December 24, 2018
Very, Very VERY Strange Dream....
Classmate FD and I had been suddenly spending a lot of time together. We were at a large gathering when someone asked, "So who's dating FD?"
Three of us raised our hands, and the person who asked looked at me.
"We're doing a lot of flirting; I don't know if you'd actually call it 'dating'," I replied.
Then the scene shifted, and I was about to enter a church for a wedding, but dawdled, in case FD showed up. I finally gave up and entered, then sat in the row behind my CHRP sisters, even though they'd clearly been saving me a seat.
I don't know what happened to the wedding, because suddenly FD was standing in my bedroom door.
"Warning; I'm about to take off my shirt," I said.
"That's okay; I'll take mine off too." He starts to unbutton his shirt.
I pulled my black sweater over my head, and I'm only wearing a black bra on top. I pull my red/black plaid shirt on, but don't fasten it. FD pulled me to him, and I pecked his lips, feeling a slight sizzle. He pecked my lips and lingered....suddenly we're making out, then French-kissing passionately.
I woke up thinking, "YUCK! It's FD!!" and, "Like THAT would ever happen!" *shudders*
Three of us raised our hands, and the person who asked looked at me.
"We're doing a lot of flirting; I don't know if you'd actually call it 'dating'," I replied.
Then the scene shifted, and I was about to enter a church for a wedding, but dawdled, in case FD showed up. I finally gave up and entered, then sat in the row behind my CHRP sisters, even though they'd clearly been saving me a seat.
I don't know what happened to the wedding, because suddenly FD was standing in my bedroom door.
"Warning; I'm about to take off my shirt," I said.
"That's okay; I'll take mine off too." He starts to unbutton his shirt.
I pulled my black sweater over my head, and I'm only wearing a black bra on top. I pull my red/black plaid shirt on, but don't fasten it. FD pulled me to him, and I pecked his lips, feeling a slight sizzle. He pecked my lips and lingered....suddenly we're making out, then French-kissing passionately.
I woke up thinking, "YUCK! It's FD!!" and, "Like THAT would ever happen!" *shudders*
Thursday, December 13, 2018
Letter To Newbie Writer.....
Dear Writer:
So you think you have a finished product and would like it published? I have NO problem helping you out, and even pointing you in the right direction of editors, cover artist, and getting it formatted correctly.
But based on a recent wip that someone sent us, here are some basic guidelines:
1) When you send me your MS, I expect a FINISHED product.
a) Finished=No spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors.
b) MS in either Word, RTF doc, or equivalent. NOT a 'notepad'.
2) I expect you to have done your homework and know basic publishing terms, such as Title, Bio, Dedication, or have at least some IDEA of what you want for in a title or cover art.
3) I also expect you to know what size book you have in mind. How many pages is it? Do you want a hardback or paperback? Do you want e-book?
4) I expect you to have some sort of marketing idea. Do you just want to hand out copies to friends and family, or do you want to do some local events? If you live farther than 3 hours from me, I will NOT help you do this. I can make suggestions, but I will NOT contact people in your area to set up signings. I WILL, however, be happy to spotlight on my blog, and even share your links on social media.
I do not think those four criteria is too much to ask. If you don't know what i'm talking about, then you are not ready to publish. Do. Your. HOMEWORK! ASK someone. Google it. Join a FB group or email an author. We are always willing to help people learn the ropes. Just, please don't learn the ropes and expect instant results? When I decided to pursue publishing, it took me THREE YEARS of learning the basics, studying and reading, as well as asking questions. I took every free workshop I could find, from blurb-writing to marketing, to writing good sex scenes. I can help you find these workshops.
IF you have checked off the above criteria and think you're ready to publish, by all means, contact me. Just know I will be more picky in the future about whom I help.
Sincerely,
Your Author Friend
So you think you have a finished product and would like it published? I have NO problem helping you out, and even pointing you in the right direction of editors, cover artist, and getting it formatted correctly.
But based on a recent wip that someone sent us, here are some basic guidelines:
1) When you send me your MS, I expect a FINISHED product.
a) Finished=No spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors.
b) MS in either Word, RTF doc, or equivalent. NOT a 'notepad'.
2) I expect you to have done your homework and know basic publishing terms, such as Title, Bio, Dedication, or have at least some IDEA of what you want for in a title or cover art.
3) I also expect you to know what size book you have in mind. How many pages is it? Do you want a hardback or paperback? Do you want e-book?
4) I expect you to have some sort of marketing idea. Do you just want to hand out copies to friends and family, or do you want to do some local events? If you live farther than 3 hours from me, I will NOT help you do this. I can make suggestions, but I will NOT contact people in your area to set up signings. I WILL, however, be happy to spotlight on my blog, and even share your links on social media.
I do not think those four criteria is too much to ask. If you don't know what i'm talking about, then you are not ready to publish. Do. Your. HOMEWORK! ASK someone. Google it. Join a FB group or email an author. We are always willing to help people learn the ropes. Just, please don't learn the ropes and expect instant results? When I decided to pursue publishing, it took me THREE YEARS of learning the basics, studying and reading, as well as asking questions. I took every free workshop I could find, from blurb-writing to marketing, to writing good sex scenes. I can help you find these workshops.
IF you have checked off the above criteria and think you're ready to publish, by all means, contact me. Just know I will be more picky in the future about whom I help.
Sincerely,
Your Author Friend
Monday, October 15, 2018
Food For Thought....
So my son just posted this....
" I dont know anyone that is pro abortion, or have even heard of anyone being like "yay dead babies!!"
My stance is I dont think the government should be involved in women's health rights. Period.
I believe it is a life but still pro choice.
Now this situation is tricky for me because I do think father's should be able to have a voice if they truly want it but in the same breath I dont think women should be forced to carry a baby they either may not want or their body can't handle.
This guy is a POS tho. You can't just drug ppl because you disagree.
Women shouldn't be forced to be incubators for others.
There's many reasons women get abortions other than simply not wanting it. Be it health reasons, domestic situations, etc.
And pro lifers think its an easy decision for women when in most cases it's not at all."
AMEN Sammie:)
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Maybe The Timing Could Have Been Better.....
Last week, everyone was up in arms over the BK/CBF debacle, and the nomination. Next up, our UN Ambassador decides she wants to spend time with her family, and the media has jumped ship.
And also lost their minds!
"It wasn't leaked, so it can't be legit..."
"Ooooh, she's protesting the BK's swearing in!"
"Who in their right mind QUITS government?"
On one hand, this lady went from being governor of her state to UN Ambassador. Maybe she's genuinely tired of all the crap that's occurred in the last ten years? She has teenagers who need her.
On the other hand, maybe this is a way to get our fickle media's attention OFF the SCOTUS and on her? Detraction seems to work....send out a tweet, make an announcement, and media spends hours dissecting every pause, nuance, punctuation, spelling, facial expression, body language....you name it....all to get 'the truth of the matter.'
In other words, there must be some kind of hidden message in everything people send out.
Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar, people....
And also lost their minds!
"It wasn't leaked, so it can't be legit..."
"Ooooh, she's protesting the BK's swearing in!"
"Who in their right mind QUITS government?"
On one hand, this lady went from being governor of her state to UN Ambassador. Maybe she's genuinely tired of all the crap that's occurred in the last ten years? She has teenagers who need her.
On the other hand, maybe this is a way to get our fickle media's attention OFF the SCOTUS and on her? Detraction seems to work....send out a tweet, make an announcement, and media spends hours dissecting every pause, nuance, punctuation, spelling, facial expression, body language....you name it....all to get 'the truth of the matter.'
In other words, there must be some kind of hidden message in everything people send out.
Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar, people....
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