sometimes spam headlines can be fun to read:
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No kiddin'!
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Hard wood
...floors! That's what is going on at my house. I decided to take up some of the old carpet and put down flooring. Especially since the carpet is really old and worn. I must say it all looks nice so far...and I think it will help with my allergies.
Plus increase the value of my home. ;)
Plus increase the value of my home. ;)
Convicted
For the last month or so I've noticed there are a bunch of 'Inmates Working' signs out here and there. I can remember one instance when I was around 13 and was over visiting one of my 'step-sisters' who was about 5 years older than me. She had gotten married and we were decorating her new home. It about 6 months after her father and my beloved first stepfather's death.
It as a lovely warm fall day and there was a knock at the door...an armed deputy who informed us that convicts were going to be working on clearing the ditches on her road and for us to keep the windows and doors locked and to have a phone handy. He promised they would be done as quickly as possible.
And they were...we were sorta afraid, mainly because of an incident back when I was around 6 years old where some convicts broke out of a chain gang, killed two guards and held a family hostage for a few days...that family was my 2nd step father, his step-mother and father. It was a terrible event, because the lady was raped (she was close to 60 but that didn't matter to these monsters) and the father had just experienced eye surgery. It took a force of deputies to storm the house and rescue the hostages. Luckily no one was killed but the psychological scars were permenant, especially for my 2nd step-father who used that excuse for the mental abuse he gave me and my siblings during the ten years he and mom were married.
But in the last few years, I've noticed that there are many areas of the county were convicts are working on the roads. I'm assuming they are no risk but what happened to common courtesy from the Prison officials... especially in residental areas. Is it so hard to have a guard or deputy drop by and tell us that inmates will be working in the area and to be on guard?
I don't think so. All it takes is time and effort.
It as a lovely warm fall day and there was a knock at the door...an armed deputy who informed us that convicts were going to be working on clearing the ditches on her road and for us to keep the windows and doors locked and to have a phone handy. He promised they would be done as quickly as possible.
And they were...we were sorta afraid, mainly because of an incident back when I was around 6 years old where some convicts broke out of a chain gang, killed two guards and held a family hostage for a few days...that family was my 2nd step father, his step-mother and father. It was a terrible event, because the lady was raped (she was close to 60 but that didn't matter to these monsters) and the father had just experienced eye surgery. It took a force of deputies to storm the house and rescue the hostages. Luckily no one was killed but the psychological scars were permenant, especially for my 2nd step-father who used that excuse for the mental abuse he gave me and my siblings during the ten years he and mom were married.
But in the last few years, I've noticed that there are many areas of the county were convicts are working on the roads. I'm assuming they are no risk but what happened to common courtesy from the Prison officials... especially in residental areas. Is it so hard to have a guard or deputy drop by and tell us that inmates will be working in the area and to be on guard?
I don't think so. All it takes is time and effort.
Monday, May 05, 2008
ZzzzZZzzzz
I am so sleepy today.... Saturday and Sunday, I didn't take my medicine that helps loosen phelgm and give me a productive cough...because it makes me slightly groggy and I knew I needed to be alert for jury duty.
But in the middle of the night, I had a long coughing bout where I couldn't get the phelgm up..it was horrible. So I took a tablet this morning...and now I'm groggy.
Good thing jury duty was postponed. Not just for that reason but because Dad forgot I had JD and didn't show up for work until 11:57 this morning. And we had a slight rush first thing--which is good I was here.
Sometimes I wonder about Dad's thought process. I told him all last week and 3 times on Sat that I wouldn't be here Monday...
My weekend was very restful. I was really exhausted from my drive up to see Al...and took a 3-hour nap when I got there--but only after putting on my famous lemon chicken. I felt rested and was surprised that I could sleep all night long. Al actually had done all the housework. I was totally shocked. So on Sunday, Slick the cat and I watched movies.
We saw "Darkness Falls" (I give it a C-), Constantine (I know it's nothing like the comic but I still like the movie --A-) and Pride and Prejudice (an A+++).
After the movies when off, I drove over to Walmart to get some stuff. At the check, I was surrounded by Army guys. They were so cute and friendly. I took the time to thank all of them for serving our country and for all the sacrifices they make and continue to make. And I got hugs for all of them. The cashier was teary when I got to her. She said, "I never hear people telling them that. And I'm ashamed I don't."
No matter what stance each of us has on the war....I think it's important that we show support to our guys who risk and give their lives to keep ours free.
For supper I made Shrimp Alfredo...and boy was it good. Al kept giving me two thumbs and two big toes up... never had that kind of compliment. I went to bed at 11 pm and was promptly awakened an hour later by Al, telling me a huge raccoon was staring at him through the sliding glass door. I know it's unusual but ...jeez... I'm sleeping here... I told him to ignore him or make a hat out of him. I didn't see a hat this morn, so I am safely assuming the raccoon is still alive and kicking.
I was sorta surprised at the amount of people ordered to jury duty and equally surprised at all the no-shows when they called roll. And I was very happy when the lady told me that I could come back May 19. But I know it won't be much better and but for now... I'm cool with that.
But in the middle of the night, I had a long coughing bout where I couldn't get the phelgm up..it was horrible. So I took a tablet this morning...and now I'm groggy.
Good thing jury duty was postponed. Not just for that reason but because Dad forgot I had JD and didn't show up for work until 11:57 this morning. And we had a slight rush first thing--which is good I was here.
Sometimes I wonder about Dad's thought process. I told him all last week and 3 times on Sat that I wouldn't be here Monday...
My weekend was very restful. I was really exhausted from my drive up to see Al...and took a 3-hour nap when I got there--but only after putting on my famous lemon chicken. I felt rested and was surprised that I could sleep all night long. Al actually had done all the housework. I was totally shocked. So on Sunday, Slick the cat and I watched movies.
We saw "Darkness Falls" (I give it a C-), Constantine (I know it's nothing like the comic but I still like the movie --A-) and Pride and Prejudice (an A+++).
After the movies when off, I drove over to Walmart to get some stuff. At the check, I was surrounded by Army guys. They were so cute and friendly. I took the time to thank all of them for serving our country and for all the sacrifices they make and continue to make. And I got hugs for all of them. The cashier was teary when I got to her. She said, "I never hear people telling them that. And I'm ashamed I don't."
No matter what stance each of us has on the war....I think it's important that we show support to our guys who risk and give their lives to keep ours free.
For supper I made Shrimp Alfredo...and boy was it good. Al kept giving me two thumbs and two big toes up... never had that kind of compliment. I went to bed at 11 pm and was promptly awakened an hour later by Al, telling me a huge raccoon was staring at him through the sliding glass door. I know it's unusual but ...jeez... I'm sleeping here... I told him to ignore him or make a hat out of him. I didn't see a hat this morn, so I am safely assuming the raccoon is still alive and kicking.
I was sorta surprised at the amount of people ordered to jury duty and equally surprised at all the no-shows when they called roll. And I was very happy when the lady told me that I could come back May 19. But I know it won't be much better and but for now... I'm cool with that.
Vote tomorrow
Here in NC, we are voting tomorrow. I can't express how important it is to get out and let your voice be heard...
Friday, May 02, 2008
Juror 69
What Joy! I have to appear for jury duty at Civil Court bright and shiny on Monday morning. Could be worse...could haven been criminal court. I wonder if it will be as entertaining as Jerry Springer's show...
probably not...
oh well... joy anyway.
Thursday, May 01, 2008
Nothing much to say...
...but I'm sure something will pop out of the keyboard.
Feeling very sleepy today. I think the toll of being sick last week is catching up with me. When I get off, I've been trying to catch up on housework and yard duty. Not resting like I should. Maybe after CSI goes off, I'll hit the hay for an early night...maybe...
Been having woes with Page Builder on the yahoo website create/manage area...thingie. I guess I'll have to download Sitebuilder to get the pages finished. My website will be more professional looking...sorta hate to lose the 'Sherrie' touch.
Can't believe it's Thursday. The week has flown by. My brother and I are going out for Chinese food tonight... I think or maybe to a local steakhouse. I bet he leaves it up to me to decide.
What about Survivor? I'm betting Cierie will win. There have been a lot of bonehead moves this time around.
Going to Al's this weekend. I think time apart makes him appreciate me more. We'll see if he's done any housework these past few weeks.
That's about it I think.... hmmm.. yep that's it...for now.
Feeling very sleepy today. I think the toll of being sick last week is catching up with me. When I get off, I've been trying to catch up on housework and yard duty. Not resting like I should. Maybe after CSI goes off, I'll hit the hay for an early night...maybe...
Been having woes with Page Builder on the yahoo website create/manage area...thingie. I guess I'll have to download Sitebuilder to get the pages finished. My website will be more professional looking...sorta hate to lose the 'Sherrie' touch.
Can't believe it's Thursday. The week has flown by. My brother and I are going out for Chinese food tonight... I think or maybe to a local steakhouse. I bet he leaves it up to me to decide.
What about Survivor? I'm betting Cierie will win. There have been a lot of bonehead moves this time around.
Going to Al's this weekend. I think time apart makes him appreciate me more. We'll see if he's done any housework these past few weeks.
That's about it I think.... hmmm.. yep that's it...for now.
Ex-President Clinton
Here's the link to the article about Bill being in Lumberton. Dad said he "looked just like he does on TV." And a friend of mine who went said he was "sexy and charming" (I noted grass stains n her knees...haha..just kidding).
I wish I had went to hear him speak, but someone had to mind the studio.
I wish I had went to hear him speak, but someone had to mind the studio.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Bill Clinton in Lumberton Tomorrow
Let me pull out my black dress...
LUMBERTON — Bill Clinton will be stumping here Wednesday on behalf of his wife’s presidential campaign, but his stop in Lumberton won’t be in a big auditorium with plenty of space for large crowds — and city officials are concerned.
The event, to be held at 204 W. Eighth St. beginning at 3:30 p.m., will be on property next to the city’s old water plant.
According to Mabel Moses, a volunteer who oversees Hillary Clinton’s Lumberton campaign office, there will be room for about 1,000 people in the yard. The event is free and open to the general public.
“Anyone wanting to attend should arrive early,” Moses said. “It will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.”
The site selected by the Clinton campaign seems a little bit unusual, according to City Manager Wayne Horne. He said this morning that Clinton campaign officials have not yet contacted his office about the location and schedule for the event.
“I’ve got to make some calls. It seems an unusual location,” the manager said. “It is not a good place for getting traffic in and out. This could be a nightmare.”
Moses said the home, which is not inhabited, is owned by Baxter Miller. Moses said Lumberton High had been selected and approved for the visit, but the Clinton people wanted to have it in a yard in downtown Lumberton.
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I agree. The site they've chosen is in a horrible place, traffic wise... I guess it's about one block over and five blocks down. Guess I'll park in my 'getaway' spot so I won't get caught in traffic.
Wonder if Bill likes southern belles with full lush lips, reddish-brown shoulder length hair and flirty blue eyes.
;)
LUMBERTON — Bill Clinton will be stumping here Wednesday on behalf of his wife’s presidential campaign, but his stop in Lumberton won’t be in a big auditorium with plenty of space for large crowds — and city officials are concerned.
The event, to be held at 204 W. Eighth St. beginning at 3:30 p.m., will be on property next to the city’s old water plant.
According to Mabel Moses, a volunteer who oversees Hillary Clinton’s Lumberton campaign office, there will be room for about 1,000 people in the yard. The event is free and open to the general public.
“Anyone wanting to attend should arrive early,” Moses said. “It will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.”
The site selected by the Clinton campaign seems a little bit unusual, according to City Manager Wayne Horne. He said this morning that Clinton campaign officials have not yet contacted his office about the location and schedule for the event.
“I’ve got to make some calls. It seems an unusual location,” the manager said. “It is not a good place for getting traffic in and out. This could be a nightmare.”
Moses said the home, which is not inhabited, is owned by Baxter Miller. Moses said Lumberton High had been selected and approved for the visit, but the Clinton people wanted to have it in a yard in downtown Lumberton.
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I agree. The site they've chosen is in a horrible place, traffic wise... I guess it's about one block over and five blocks down. Guess I'll park in my 'getaway' spot so I won't get caught in traffic.
Wonder if Bill likes southern belles with full lush lips, reddish-brown shoulder length hair and flirty blue eyes.
;)
Still Coughing
but alive!
Somehow I made it through yesterday. Got home and there were Mom and the boys. I almost stayed in my automobile for the night. But I mustered up some courage and went in.
As I went to my room to put my things up, I saw William and Ben quietly sitting on the spare bed in the computer room waiting for my brother to get off the PC.
I coughed and Ben said, "Are you still sick, Aunt Sherrie?" I nodded, still coughing. He said, "Then why didn't you stay home. Why did you go to work?"
Clearing my throat, I said, "I had to go to work. NO choice." Then I put my hands on my hips and surveyed them. To both I said, "SoooOoooo...who has homework?"
Ben raised his hand. William just stared at me then said, "I do. What are you going to do about it?"
My brother snorted. I was taken aback. And had no answer to it. Silence followed with both boys staring at me. I replied dryly, "Either cry or run away. I don't know which I'll do."
But what I did do was lie down for about 20 mins and then faced homework. And somehow got through the night.
I'm feeling a little better but not much. My sleep was very restless last night, as if I was overly tried. So I'm thinking that about 3 cups of coffee should get me back on cue.
Hope the day is a good one... I'm off to work.
Somehow I made it through yesterday. Got home and there were Mom and the boys. I almost stayed in my automobile for the night. But I mustered up some courage and went in.
As I went to my room to put my things up, I saw William and Ben quietly sitting on the spare bed in the computer room waiting for my brother to get off the PC.
I coughed and Ben said, "Are you still sick, Aunt Sherrie?" I nodded, still coughing. He said, "Then why didn't you stay home. Why did you go to work?"
Clearing my throat, I said, "I had to go to work. NO choice." Then I put my hands on my hips and surveyed them. To both I said, "SoooOoooo...who has homework?"
Ben raised his hand. William just stared at me then said, "I do. What are you going to do about it?"
My brother snorted. I was taken aback. And had no answer to it. Silence followed with both boys staring at me. I replied dryly, "Either cry or run away. I don't know which I'll do."
But what I did do was lie down for about 20 mins and then faced homework. And somehow got through the night.
I'm feeling a little better but not much. My sleep was very restless last night, as if I was overly tried. So I'm thinking that about 3 cups of coffee should get me back on cue.
Hope the day is a good one... I'm off to work.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Coffee or Coughy
Maybe coffee will help my coughy!
I'll say this much... I haven't been bedridden like this since the summer of 1998. I knew as I drove to work on Friday that I should be in bed but I still drove on. At around noon, I realized I was falling asleep at the computer and messing up a lot of work... I got home at around 1:30 and believe me, the drive was a long one even if it was only for 3 miles...and I fell into bed..slept until 6, ate something--have no idea what...fell back into bed slept until 10...talked to Al..I think...then fell asleep until 9 am...stayed up until 11 am and slept until 3 pm... and so went the cycle.
that was pretty much my weekend...
The body will let you push it only so far and then it makes you take care of yourself. I put the needs of others before my health and almost had to go to the hospital for that sacrifice.
I think it's time I learned to say No once in a while to everyone and be a little selfish, especially when it comes to my health.
But I do feel better today...running at about 75%...and I hope to be up to 80% tomorrow.
I'll say this much... I haven't been bedridden like this since the summer of 1998. I knew as I drove to work on Friday that I should be in bed but I still drove on. At around noon, I realized I was falling asleep at the computer and messing up a lot of work... I got home at around 1:30 and believe me, the drive was a long one even if it was only for 3 miles...and I fell into bed..slept until 6, ate something--have no idea what...fell back into bed slept until 10...talked to Al..I think...then fell asleep until 9 am...stayed up until 11 am and slept until 3 pm... and so went the cycle.
that was pretty much my weekend...
The body will let you push it only so far and then it makes you take care of yourself. I put the needs of others before my health and almost had to go to the hospital for that sacrifice.
I think it's time I learned to say No once in a while to everyone and be a little selfish, especially when it comes to my health.
But I do feel better today...running at about 75%...and I hope to be up to 80% tomorrow.
Feeling...
a lot better today...will be back to blog once I settle whatever mess Dad's created while I was out.
Thanks for all the get well wishes..
love ya
Thanks for all the get well wishes..
love ya
Trip Pictures
William panning for gold.
Ben at the aquarium
and Champ...well, he's just happy to be here.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Sick Girl
That's my name for today...
I'm spending my weekend in recovery mode... hope everyone has a great weekend. Be safe.
xxoo
love ya
I'm spending my weekend in recovery mode... hope everyone has a great weekend. Be safe.
xxoo
love ya
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Snap, Crackle, Pop
...that's how my breathing sounds! Like a bowl of rice krispies. I am thankful that I don't have any big deadlines this week. Or I would be totally screwed without the benefit of a kiss.
Ben's on his field trip to Fort Fisher, NC and the NC Aquarium there. Lisa and her hubby went along. I took William to school this morning and have to retrieve him at 2:45. Guess I'll stop off at McD's for a snack for him and then bring him back to work for a little while. Hopefully, the field trip will be over before 5.
Guess I'll be lazy tonight...like last night and the night before... watch Survivor (now wasn't Ozzy a big bonehead??? not playing the immunity idol??? I thought Eliza's eyes were gonna pop out of her head.) and CSI...then turn in early.
Feeling icky makes boring topic...so I'll post this and hide from the sunlight.
Ben's on his field trip to Fort Fisher, NC and the NC Aquarium there. Lisa and her hubby went along. I took William to school this morning and have to retrieve him at 2:45. Guess I'll stop off at McD's for a snack for him and then bring him back to work for a little while. Hopefully, the field trip will be over before 5.
Guess I'll be lazy tonight...like last night and the night before... watch Survivor (now wasn't Ozzy a big bonehead??? not playing the immunity idol??? I thought Eliza's eyes were gonna pop out of her head.) and CSI...then turn in early.
Feeling icky makes boring topic...so I'll post this and hide from the sunlight.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
A Quickie
William's field trip to the Reed Gold Mine was a blast. I went even though I should have stayed home and medicated myself. It wasn't so bad until we went into the mine and did a tour. It was really cold, damp and musky in there ...and naturally I started coughing ...
William had a lot of fun. He behaved and actually entertained a few of the other parents with his commentary comments while panning for gold. He seemed to get along with all the kids in his group and that was a relief. Autism affects his social skills and when he's with 'normal' kids you can tell he's different.
I lent my sister my camera to take on Ben's field trip ..so I can't post a picture of William panning for gold. Only 4 out of the group found gold...and it was just a speck. But all of them were ok about it. I swear his whole class has the best manners of any group of kids I've seen in ages.
On the way back we watched "Alvin and the Chipmunks" on his portable DVD. It's a cute movie.
We got home around 4 and I wanted to fall on the couch. But had things to do. And believe me, when I was finished I fell on the couch so hard I bounced up ant touched the ceiling with my nose. I dosed until around 8, when I woke up to a very high fever...luckily I got it down within the hour.
So... if I were to be honest with myself I would say, "Girl, you need to stay home and rest." But I'm not... so it's off to work to see what kind of shape Dad's got the studio in.
William had a lot of fun. He behaved and actually entertained a few of the other parents with his commentary comments while panning for gold. He seemed to get along with all the kids in his group and that was a relief. Autism affects his social skills and when he's with 'normal' kids you can tell he's different.
I lent my sister my camera to take on Ben's field trip ..so I can't post a picture of William panning for gold. Only 4 out of the group found gold...and it was just a speck. But all of them were ok about it. I swear his whole class has the best manners of any group of kids I've seen in ages.
On the way back we watched "Alvin and the Chipmunks" on his portable DVD. It's a cute movie.
We got home around 4 and I wanted to fall on the couch. But had things to do. And believe me, when I was finished I fell on the couch so hard I bounced up ant touched the ceiling with my nose. I dosed until around 8, when I woke up to a very high fever...luckily I got it down within the hour.
So... if I were to be honest with myself I would say, "Girl, you need to stay home and rest." But I'm not... so it's off to work to see what kind of shape Dad's got the studio in.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Your Personality at 35,000 Says... |
 Deep down, you vastly prefer being with others to being alone. You love to engage people in conversation. You are good with your place in the world. You are confident and comfortable with who you are. Your gift is having a way with words. You know how to express yourself well. You are inspired by what is possible. Real life is often too ordinary for you. You are happy as long as you are given some personal space. It's important for you to have your own private life. |
Shoot me and get it over with
My stance on smoking is if you do it, it's your life not mine. I don't smoke and yes, I've tried it in college, but once I got bronchial pneumonia, I stopped. I've dated smokers, putting up with the smell because I was in love.
But not anymore...in fact I am very sensitive to smoke nowadays. One of Dad's minnows comes by every day and spends an hour or more chain smoking. Friday he smoked 6 cigarettes in 45 mins. It felt as if my mouth and nose were full of smoke. Since Dad's a closet smoker he doesn't tell the guy not to smoke and gets mad if I make a big deal about it. But on Friday, as soon as the building was covered in smoke, I started coughing, my sinuses closed up and I felt terrible.
Over the weekend, I slowly became worse. When the guy came in today, I told him that I had a respiratory bug and asked if he wouldn't smoke...do you think he didn't. Hell no, he smoked up a storm and didn't acknowledge my coughing. But I'll tell you this much...he didn't like it when I sprayed him with air neutralizing spray.
Dad doesn't say anything...and believes I take it to far, when his friend is here. If he smoked only one or two during the course of his visit...the smoke wouldn't bother me as much, because I turn on my osculating fan and it diffuses most of it...but when you chain smoke enough to cause a person's mouth to taste as if they've Frenched an ashtray, then by golly...that's too much.
If his plan is to slowly kill me with second-hand smoke, I beg of him...just shoot me and get it over with.
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