Fun Monday ~~ 2/7/11

Fun Monday this month is being hosted by Molly of Return of the White Robin. Her assignment this week is to tell what we would do if gifted with 10 million dollars.

This is an easy one for me. I think about this every time I play the lottery....lol.

I would fund the redoing of kitchen at my son's school. The kitchen feeds not only my son's school but the school next door also. The kitchen feeds grades PRE-K thru 12th. They do a fantastic job with home made meals everyday. I would love to see it done easier with a more efficient kitchen.

Second, I would endow two scholarships for a complete Catholic education K-12 at St. Joe's and Holy Cross. One boy and one girl would be selected per year to receive the scholarship.

Third, I would pay for the remainder of one of my co-workers daughter's education. She is in college and there is a real possibility the money will run out before she finishes. Unfortunately the family makes to much to qualify fir financial aide but not enough to afford school.

Fun Monday ~~ 01-31-11

Ari's final assignment as Fun Monday Hostess for the month of January is this: Your first novel is published to wide acclaim. What's the title of your novel and what is it about?

The title: The Grand Canyon
The premise: My book is about how the Grand Canyon, one of the largest canyons in the world, started as a little crack. Life is like that. If we don't take time to notice the cracks, we end up with canyons. That is not ALWAYS a bad thing. The Grand Canyon is a beautiful natural wonder and I am glad the crack became what we know it as. This book is just a cautionary tale to look at the crack and make a conscious decision if it needs to be mended or allowed to grow.

Now, head back over to Ari's and happy reading.

Fun Monday ~~ 01-24-11

This month's host for Fun Monday is Ari from A Prawn of Fate and for this week's assignment she wants to know: What is the most beautiful sound in the whole world? Once you've told us that, give us the flip side, too: What is the sound you dislike the most?

This is a hard question. I think one of my favorite sounds is one of my deputies coming across the radio saying "Subject in custody, everything 2.0" which means we got the bad guy and all my guys are safe.

Another of my favorite sounds is my adorable son saying "OOOOOH, i understand it now" Having him learn and understand something is music to my ears. Closely followed by his saying "I remember that" (memory retention is not his strong suit....lol)

what sound do i dislike the most, hmmmm I have a couple of these too and they are in direct opposition with my favs. #1 "Shots fired shots fired" coming across the radio. Until I know it was my guys firing not the "other" guys it is a horrible sound.

#2 "I was never taught that." "I don't know" both utter by my son more often than not!!!

Now for some great and not so great sounds, headed back over to Ari's and see what others have to say.

Fun Monday 01~17~11

This month's host for Fun Monday is Ari and she asked us to post a link to a music video or song that specifically makes you want to get up and dance. So with out further ado.....(yes i know i couldnt pick just one)

Fun Monday ~ 01-10-11

This month's host for Fun Monday is Ari. This week she wants to know what it is we have left unfinished, could be furniture or could be closure for something more significant. Here is the assignment in her words:

Topic for 1/10/11: From the mundane to the emotional, from paneling the basement walls to patching it up with the brother in Virginia you haven't spoken to since you voted for Carter and he didn't, unfinished business is something left undone or incomplete. It even can haunt you. What's your unfinished business?

This is a tough one for me: I could go with the simple finish unpacking my house from the move, to the oh so serious, fish or cut bait get a divorce from my son's dad. I have been separated from him for over 7 years. Can we say unfinished...lol. So lets see do I want to be serious or whimsical?

I think my unfinished business is going to college. Do I have a career path in mind...nope. Do I like school...not only nope but HELL NOPE! Do I think I need to go in order to show my son education is important....yep. Drat the luck, trying to be a good parent is killin me.

Now that you know my unfinished business, hope on back to Ari's and see what others haven't been doing...lol

Fun Monday 1~3~11

Ok, I haven't participated in Fun Monday in a while but this months host is Ari and she wants to know what's in my winter arsenal. Super easy one for me to answer. I am an Ugg whore. My winter wear (and summer and spring and fall if the truth be told) are the following:

Now, If you dont own a pair, i HIGHLY recommend them. After you go get your Uggs, head back over to Ari's and check out everyone else's posts.

Kicking the Bucket

For Fun Monday, Tiggerlane would like the following:

Have you heard of The Bucket List? Well, that's what I want from you! Make a list of things you want to do before you die. It must be at least five items - and you can make it as long as you desire. Photos are optional. And let's hear about some of the wackiest, most bizarre to-do's on your Bucket List!

So, after working 24 out of the last 36 hours, here is my list:

1. To live a year in Ireland
2. To live a year in Italy
3. To own a 1968 Mustang, again!
4. To show in one major APHA (American Paint Horse Association) show with NV.
5. I would say to find that one person to love for the rest of my life, but since I would be dying, that would be pretty dang tacky.
6. I would like to go shopping without worrying about money. Not just shopping for me and no particular store, just shopping without worry.

So there you have it! Check back tomorrow for next Monday's topic.

A Girl of Many Shoes/Fun Monday

This weeks assignment is from Robin at Pensieve. She wanted us to write about our shoes and/or feet and what they say about us. I'm not sure what my shoes say about me - possibly that I have multiple personality disorder and a total disregard for gun safety.

I have a pair of sandals that I love. They are tall, they are leather, they are strappy, they are sexy and they just make me feel good when I wear them - you know, the hip-sashaying kind of good. Plus, at 5-9, I have height issues and must compensate. Those 3 inches sure do help out.

I wear these shoes to everything, every day that I need a boost. It doesn't matter if you should wear closed-toe shoes to an event, you can never go wrong with the shoes that make you happy; case in point - target practice. No toes were damaged in the making of this picture.

I have regulation black steel toes that I wear to work (bodily fluid resistant, also) and sneaks for watching my son's football games and riding boots (1 English and 4 Western pair) for horseback riding and the accompanying chores and slippers for in the house

but these are what I wear 90% of the time - summer, winter, rain, snow, it pretty much doesn't matter. I am a transplant from California and, while my speech is adapting, my footwear isn't. You can take the girl off the Coast, but you can't take the coast out of the girl.

Thanks for letting me play.