Grapes and Cheese please

Last night my friend Sharon and I went to the Arts Gala at the Marble Falls Library. They were celebrating local artist and authors. I did learn that my book “Out of the Texas Mist” didn’t stay on the shelf. I found out that as soon as someone brought it back it was checked out again. Wow I am so happy that others are enjoying my book as much as I enjoyed writing it. Sharon and I enjoyed looking at the paintings and discussing what we felt with each one then we realized that the gala was mostly older people sitting around listening to music and eating grapes and cheeses while drinking wine. We stayed an hour then headed off to the local drug store chain to buy vitamins. I ended staying up late into the evening editing “Case of the Dead Husband” getting it ready for the publisher in December. I still haven’t purchased a computer so I will have to wait to finish typing what I wrote in that purple spiral which included the ending of the book.
On another note I gave Linda B. the store operator a copy of “Out of the Texas Mist “for her birthday. She read it in two days which she said was a record for her because she could not put it down. I laughed as she raved out loud to everyone in the break room about how much she loved my book. Sherri one of the sweepers heard her then went to the local book store to order the book. Now the Manager of the book store wants to work with me on a book signing. See how one good deed leads to great things happening.

Well needless to say I still haven’t connected with Kinky and he said for me to call him today so we could discuss “Case of the Missing Texas Star, Who took my Kinky?” It is tough when he is so busy but I’m patient and I know we will get our little chat. It will be a tough weekend for me because I will be working alone which means I will have to make all those cake orders all by myself. I did get some great news from my kids. It seems that the soon to be ex husband has moved his new girlfriend in and they plan on getting married when the divorce is final. Well good for him I am glad to see that he is moving forward with his life allowing me to move forward with mine. Look out world here I come.

Cruzin in the Escalade

After spending the last week chasing and searching for Bridgett every time she escaped the yard I was about to hang myself from the shower rod. I tried putting her on a long leash just out side the back door so she could enjoy the yard with Mater but she pulled out of her collar then dug under the fence in a new spot and ran off. I had to search for her before work two days straight so I decided trying to put her harness on her. Either she is super smart or a little on the dumb side because she quickly wrapped herself around the trampoline then backed herself out of her harness. Again I spent valuable time before leaving for work to search for her. I had a long talk with her only to be ignored because ten minutes after letting her and Mater out to do their business she was gone again. This morning she figured out how to remove the obstacles that were placed by the back fence to escape once again. I love Bridgett dearly but I just do not know how to deal with a Houdini. Today we played out in the yard and had a great game of soccer before I snapped a few pictures of my kids. Sitting in the back by my porch is a long forgotten Power Wheels Escalade. I pushed it forward then ask the two of them to get in. The funny thing was they actually got in. I guess i spend too much time with fur people.

Bucket List

I found this on Cousin Nancy's blog so I thought I would borrow it. This can be fun and I hope I get a lot of responses.


The Bucket List Instructions:
Hit forward and place an X by all the things you've done and remove the X from all the ones you have not. Send it to all your friends including me. This is for your entire life!

() Gone on a blind date -
(X) Skipped school - I was a rebel
() Watched someone die -
( ) Been to Canada - Never been out of Texas
(X) Been to Mexico - may have been forced over the border to shop with my mom and dad when I was a wee child. All I remember is ALTO signs and lots of flies on the food
() Been to Florida -
() Been on a plane -
(X) Been lost - my sense of adventure kicked in and I found my way home
() Been on the opposite side of the country -
( ) Gone to Washington, DC - no thank you
(X) Cried yourself to sleep - and looked like you know what in the morning!
(X ) Played cops and robbers - my brother had walkie talkies and my sister and I were always the bad guys
( x) Recently colored with crayons - one of my favorite things to do
( ) Sang Karaoke - yeah right
( ) Sang in front of a large audience (200 or more)
() Spoke in front of a large audience (200 or more)
(X) Paid for a meal with coins only - hasn't everyone
(X) Done something you told yourself you wouldn't - yes I had kids
(X) Made prank phone calls - Is your refrigetartor running?
(X) Laughed until some kind of beverage came out your nose -
() Caught a snowflake on your tongue. I'm a Texan we don't know what snow is.
(X) Danced in the rain -
(X) Written a letter to Santa Claus - I just send him a message he is one of my friends on MySpace

(X) Been kissed under the mistletoe - he he he I loved it.
(X) Watched the sunrise with someone you care about - many moons ago with my first and only love.
(X) Blown bubbles in your milk -
() Gone ice-skating -
(X) Wished upon a falling star - one of those wishes came true
( ) Swam with Dolphins or Stingrays- Does having a dolphin tatto and swimming count?
(X) Drove as fast as your car would go -again I was a rebel
(X) Laughed until you pee'd your pants..or sneezed, passed gas, puked, or fell down- Nearly did the other day when Nickie and I started laughing at work. She was on the floor and I had tears running down my face. Our supervisor Keith said quit having so much fun.

About you:
1. Any nickname? Yes, Honey,Keyloulou, honeybuns, and the dreaded Cindy Wendy and Windy Hill.
2. Mother's name? Wanda
3. Favorite drink? Water or an ice cold beer on a hot summer day
4. Tattoo? Boliver the blue dolphin, a heart in the center of the Hill Country and a weird star on my hand that is the result of being young and dumb.
5. Body piercing? Nope
6. How much do you love your job? It would be a delight with out the crap that comes with working retail.
7. Birthplace? Houston, Texas
8. Favorite vacation spot? I'll have to look that word up in the dictionary. I don't believe I have ever had one.
9. Ever been to Africa? If it's not in Texas I haven't been there. LOL
10. Ever eaten just cookies for dinner? sad to say but yes
11. Ever been on TV? Yes, I was on a talk show when my Mickey and Pookie renewed their vows. I looked and sounded like a dork
12. Ever steal any traffic signs? No, but my kids have brought them home. I made them get rid of them. It is against the law to have stolen property in your possesion.13. Ever been in a car accident? Yes, when I was in the sixth grade. My brother spilled his cherry icee on my pretty white fur coat and the paramedic's thought it was blood at first. The coat never came clean.
14. Drive a 2-door or 4-door vehicle? yes, I love my truck but I have driven cars.
15. Favorite hobby? Writing, painting, creating
16. Favorite pie? coconut meringue17. Favorite number? 5
18. Favorite movie? Men in Black, Lady and the Tramp, all of Mel Brooks movies
19. Favorite holiday? Thanksgiving
20. Favorite dessert? anything with sugar
21. Favorite food? Fruits and vegetables
22. Favorite day of the week? Wednesday
23. Favorite brand of body wash? Dove
24. Favorite toothpaste? Crest
25. Favorite smell? Magnolia blossoms
26. How do you relax? sitting on the back deck with a cold beer watching Mater and Bridgett play
27. How do you see yourself in 10 years? approaching 60 and taking the world by storm
28. Furthest place you will send this message? that depends on who reads it
29. Who will respond the fastest?