Well, I had a lovely Christmas day with Neo. He gave me a gorgeous handmade copper necklace, done by a local artist we both like, and a bracelet made by a metalsmith friend of ours who passed away this past summer. It was one of the last bracelets our friend made before he died. Very lacy and feminine silver and copper--and even more special having...
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tunnel_vision:
Merry Christmas 
wsoxfan:
I trust your Christmas was a good one. I thought you should know that I posted a positive blog for a change. While it does not change my overall situation, it was a pleasant feeling to be able to talk about my good day.
SCHOOOOLL'S OUT....FOR...Christmas.... (I'm dancing the running man, but you just can't see me--which is probably a good thing.)
Some down time, though speed Christmas Shopping comes next. I have most everything, except for my mother-in-law (affectionately known as "the Thelma-nator," ) sister-in-law, and I'm not quite through with the hubby yet. Stepson, Zane, turns 21 on Dec. 22, then Christmas comes after.... so he's getting...
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Some down time, though speed Christmas Shopping comes next. I have most everything, except for my mother-in-law (affectionately known as "the Thelma-nator," ) sister-in-law, and I'm not quite through with the hubby yet. Stepson, Zane, turns 21 on Dec. 22, then Christmas comes after.... so he's getting...
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ferkixlll:
I hear ya on the Power Shopping. I've got to start mine.
Enjoy.
Enjoy.
wsoxfan:
Hope all is well with you and yours. Have a great holiday. You deserve it.
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wsoxfan:
Oh, how cute.
Miss you.
Miss you.
caffeinemonkey:
Good luck! Just think only a few more days and then winter brake!
Last week of classes and finals next week. I'm in the middle of the paper-grading flurry that finishes my semester. I won't be around too much for a couple of weeks except for quick check-ins for the sake of my sanity.
Forgive me if I don't catch all of your blogs over the next couple of weeks. I might correct your grammar and give you...
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Forgive me if I don't catch all of your blogs over the next couple of weeks. I might correct your grammar and give you...
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lizaeth:
I hope that you get a least some kicks grading those papers. I f you ever decide that you want to check my spelling and grammar let me know first so I can check on the computer. People like me have gotten completely dependant on spelling and grammar check. My raw work is uncomprehensible.
Same for math. I am also calculator dependant.
Hope you make it back around for christmas.
Same for math. I am also calculator dependant.
Hope you make it back around for christmas.
n8tvegrl:
Hope to see you back here soon!
So, Neo and I were both sick Thanksgiving Day and ate leftover Chinese food. We were perfectly happy to eat it, too. Got the nap in, at least. Neo's cooking our express version of T'giving dinner right now, so we're having both a late holiday and a late night dinner, too. Fine for him. I've never seen anyone so easily knocked out by turkey as...
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buffalobill45:
My week taught me not to put things off, you may never get another chance! My worst Thanksgiving memory was blowing off my sis and bro in law and now never seeing him alive again! Hope you feel better,and maybe next year try pizza!
caffeinemonkey:
Hope you guys are feeling better. I wouldn't worry about spending too much money this year. I think everyone knows that times are tough all around.
Good luck!
Good luck!
All I want for Thanksgiving is a nap on the couch...
And maybe a piece of pumpkin pie at some point or another.
And maybe a piece of pumpkin pie at some point or another.
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wsoxfan:
Did you get what you wished for? Hope you had a good day.
lizaeth:
Thanks so much for the thanksgiving wish. I actually worked thursday and friday. Wasn't bad. The hospital provided a thanksgiving dinner for us. Then I got some leftovers from the family that babysat Ellison.
Frankly, that this point in life, the holday pay trumps the holiday cheer.
Hope you got that long nap on the couch. I'm trying to hope that you got the pumpkin pie also, but at our age...
Frankly, that this point in life, the holday pay trumps the holiday cheer.
Hope you got that long nap on the couch. I'm trying to hope that you got the pumpkin pie also, but at our age...
So, Madonna played at the big Wachovia Center in Philly last night. That's the same place the Sixers play ball, so that's the kind of venue you're looking at. Heard on the radio the ticket prices were....get this....
Upper deck--$57--$107 per seat. Lower deck and floor---$107 to $307 PER SEAT. One floor seat was $307. WTF??????
I mean--Madonna is...or WAS...important to pop music. She's an...
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Upper deck--$57--$107 per seat. Lower deck and floor---$107 to $307 PER SEAT. One floor seat was $307. WTF??????
I mean--Madonna is...or WAS...important to pop music. She's an...
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mattacme:
There was a concert promoter in Boston back in the day named Don Law and some friends invented a Rock and Roll anti hero they called MadonLaw. I don't remember anything else about it but every time I hear or see her name I hear "MadonLaw" and laugh.
$300?!!!?
$300?!!!?
caffeinemonkey:
I am a huge Madonna fan. I have never seen her live but do own the The Confessions Tour DVD and thought she performed well in it.
But that is a lot of money to pay for some old tunes. I know she complained at one time that so many fans request her old stuff.... maybe she was pandering to those folks.
In any case sorry the tickets were so expensive and didn't hit expectations.
But that is a lot of money to pay for some old tunes. I know she complained at one time that so many fans request her old stuff.... maybe she was pandering to those folks.
In any case sorry the tickets were so expensive and didn't hit expectations.
Thanks, everyone, for kindness and hugs and the "been there and know how you feel." It helped me feel better. I'm not so whiny today--though I do like being a fine whine, Sweetbutch! 
I'm too tired to blog, but wanted to move along from the negative one. So here's a favorite and entirely true movie quote to ponder..... From Easy Rider
George Hanson--played by Jack...
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I'm too tired to blog, but wanted to move along from the negative one. So here's a favorite and entirely true movie quote to ponder..... From Easy Rider
George Hanson--played by Jack...
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wsoxfan:
I wanted to say how much I appreciate your insight and patience with me during my seemingly endless revelations about my life. You've made a real difference.
n8tvegrl:
Hey there... I just realized we aren't friends yet and decided to remedy that.
I love that thread you started in Geezers... it was a wonderful gesture and I left a little love there.
I love that thread you started in Geezers... it was a wonderful gesture and I left a little love there.
I have to say this has been a roller coaster of a week and I'm drained. We're moving into the end of the semester, and my workload is in overdrive. I teach writing classes, and they raised the number of students allowed in my classes. What they don't think about when they do that, though I've said it to them over and over again, is...
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wsoxfan:
Thank you for approving my friend request and your gracious comments. You made my day.
buffalobill45:
My goodness what a time.....SSA can be a royal PITA, but they are usually helpful. I've lived in my car at a few darktimes so I feel your pain there! Thanks for recognizing my all time favorite cowboy, Jack Elam!
He was not even an actor when he hit Holly wood, he was an accountant! Good luck, Peace Bill
He was not even an actor when he hit Holly wood, he was an accountant! Good luck, Peace Bill
The Gezeer Norm is to wake up wishing that there was
a `Nite Before` to justify feeling this bad. `Nite Before` are now
murder.
I hope that New Years treats ya better.
X-mas was good here minimal stress, lots of good food.
Daughter was thrilled to get the collectors edition of
`Beedle The Bard`. And read it that afternoon.
Today we went to EMS to get her new Snowshoes.
Got her MSR Denali, which are the same as mine, except she
will not need the `Floatation Tails` like I do.
I`ve asked this question a few times now: is my computer the
only one messing up when useing the `apostrophy` or `quotation` key?
--don't AND [ "We all lived in a yellow submarine" ] are in proper useage.
You are right. I did need the day I had on Christmas day very much. A break from my usual stuff was not only refreshing, but necessary. I don't know if I can build on it, but I will try.
I am having the same problem as ferkixIIL mentioned above about the apostrophe and quotes keys. I let him know that he was not the only one with this issue. It is very annoying.
Have a good time with your mom. I'm sure you'll miss Neo. This has not been the best year for me, to say the least. I suspect you would say the same about yourself. I need to believe that the coming year will bring a turnaround for me. Wishing you a year filled with good health, happiness and minimal stress for you and yours.