Monthly Archives: September 2016

Here’s to NOT feeling wrecked!

A response in avoidance of the Daily Post’s Writing Prompt https://dailypost.wordpress.com/prompts/perplexed/

I was pretty wiped yesterday – not sure why…it was only Tuesday (really?  Man!!).  But after a good night’s sleep, and getting to work at home today, I am beginning to feel better.  Rested.

Of course, a nice beverage and a bit of kitty cuddles helped me relax last evening too!

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Here’s to not feeling so wasted for the rest of the week!

A late post

A response in avoidance of the Daily Post’s Writing Prompt https://dailypost.wordpress.com/prompts/radical/

Apologies to everyone for being so late today.  When I went to my computer this morning, it decided it was time to start updates.  It was still updating 2 1/2 hours later when I went to work.

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It took another 2 hours when I got home.  WINDOWS!!!!!

Elliot remained calm throughout…

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I thought about taking other pictures…

A response in avoidance of the Daily Post’s Writing Prompt https://dailypost.wordpress.com/prompts/zing/

Really, I did.  We did a lot more staining on the deck today (not done yet – why does it always take so much longer than you think it will??) and I did do other things, but somehow these are the only pictures that ended up on my phone yesterday…

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September 19-Somethin’ Challenge – September 11

This is Suzanne’s challenge at https://mcclendonvilla.wordpress.com/september-19-somethin-challenge/ , and according to her “This challenge is prompted by the song 19-Somethin’ by Mark Wills. You can hear the song here: https://youtu.be/UhSCeItgUEc   The following questions are taken from the various lines in the song.  There are also a few random questions thrown into the mix to make it a post a day for the month – 30 posts.”

The September 11th question is: What was your favorite music genre when you were young and on what format did you first listen to it?

Well, now that’s an interesting question.  My parents pretty much only listened to classical music, given that they were both trained classical musicians.  So, growing up, while I did have some disco albums (sorry Kevin), most of what I listened to was classical.  Until late high school when I started listening to country music (hey, I’m from Saskatchewan).  Now I’m catching up on my 60s and 70s (and select 80s) rock, punk rock, etc.  I am not much for contemporary “rock”, but I do like the classics!

Here’s a “current” favourite!

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Three Line Tales – Week 32: Oh come on…

This challenge comes from Sonya at Only100Words (https://only100words.xyz/2016/09/11/three-line-tales-week-32-round-up/) , and here are the rules:

“Write three lines to go with the weekly photo prompt (the photos I use are either royalty-free or I’ve been given permission by the photographer to use them; please credit where appropriate) – sideways interpretation is encouraged. The photo is the launch point – take us wherever you fancy.”

A photo by Steven Wei. unsplash.com/photos/g-AklIvI1aI

Sid?  No!  The third window from the LEFT!!

Argyle Attic

A response in avoidance of the Daily Post’s Writing Prompt https://dailypost.wordpress.com/prompts/stump/

Went for supper on a Groupon again last night –  a little place above a bar called the Argyle Attic (http://www.argyleattic.com/).  Never been before, but had a yummy plate of ribs and a refreshing cocktail.  We will be back!

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Couldn’t help taking a picture of this picture – still don’t know what to make of it!

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Soup soup ba-doop

A response in avoidance of the Daily Post’s Writing Prompt https://dailypost.wordpress.com/prompts/recharge/

Here are some things I just had to take pictures of yesterday!

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September 19-Somethin’ Challenge – September 10

This is Suzanne’s challenge at https://mcclendonvilla.wordpress.com/september-19-somethin-challenge/ , and according to her “This challenge is prompted by the song 19-Somethin’ by Mark Wills. You can hear the song here: https://youtu.be/UhSCeItgUEc   The following questions are taken from the various lines in the song.  There are also a few random questions thrown into the mix to make it a post a day for the month – 30 posts.”

The September 10th question is:  What fashion did you like most, and least from your younger years?

Looking back, I would have to say I didn’t like any of the fashions from my youth.  I don’t remember anything looking good on me and I never was able to figure out how to dress “in style”.  Probably says more about my body image than my fashion sense…sigh…  Well, that was a depressing trip back in time…

Let’s look at a kitty picture to cheer up again.

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September 19-Somethin’ Challenge – September 9

This is Suzanne’s challenge at https://mcclendonvilla.wordpress.com/september-19-somethin-challenge/ , and according to her “This challenge is prompted by the song 19-Somethin’ by Mark Wills. You can hear the song here: https://youtu.be/UhSCeItgUEc   The following questions are taken from the various lines in the song.  There are also a few random questions thrown into the mix to make it a post a day for the month – 30 posts.”

The September 9th question is: What was your favorite celebrity hairstyle when you were a teenager? Did you imitate their hairstyle?

Do I have to say Farrah?  Oh, probably…although I liked Kate Jackson better…  And no I did not.  I could never understand how anyone could get their hair to look like that, especially for more than 2 minutes.  I ended up learning to love short and colourful!

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Hair Feb 2012

Hair October 2012

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September 19-Somethin’ Challenge – September 8

This is Suzanne’s challenge at https://mcclendonvilla.wordpress.com/september-19-somethin-challenge/ , and according to her “This challenge is prompted by the song 19-Somethin’ by Mark Wills. You can hear the song here: https://youtu.be/UhSCeItgUEc   The following questions are taken from the various lines in the song.  There are also a few random questions thrown into the mix to make it a post a day for the month – 30 posts.”

The September 8th question is: What celebrity death upset you the most when you were young?

I wracked my brains all day yesterday (in between meetings and consults and workshops and kickboxing class) and couldn’t really think of anyone who upset me when I was young.  When I was older (but younger than I am now), I remember clearly being very saddened when Stevie Ray Vaughan died.  Now there was a loss to the musical world!

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