Yes, I know I said I was going to post more often, and, yes, I know I haven't. I am just coming down off a major flare; long story short, I have been kinda out of commission for a while.
At any rate, my latest hobby: Dawn dolls! I had them as a child in the early 70s. Man, were they awesome. You know, those 6 1/2" fashion dolls manufactured by the now defunct Topper Company?
I found that they can be had on the cheap if you look carefully and pick and choose. Today, I received the lovely Longlocks in the mail. She is the doll that I have wanted to most. She was my favorite as a child. That brings my doll total to 11 - 12 if you count my headless body also!
Fort those of you that don't know of the wonderful world of Dawn, here is a link to a great introductory article. For those of you who are, well, it will be a stroll down memory lane.
Click here for the link.
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Monday, May 14, 2012
Autism and The Puzzling Piece
As many of you know, my son is on the autism spectrum. I have been asked to share this link by Melissa Winter, President of The Puzzling Piece. Please check it out. Click here
Not many hits on this one, so I am reposting.
Not many hits on this one, so I am reposting.
Monday, May 14, 2012
So hoping that everyone had a nice mother's day. I did, although I do miss my own mother so terribly much, as well as my dear Aunt Norma, who acted as my mother after my own passed. In that respect, the day was hollow. I chose to stay busy and focus on my own family.
Speaking of family, I am going to be a grandma. Such a nice feeling. Doesn't make me feel old though, and I thought it would. Just makes me remember my own children as babies.
Turning the page to other thoughts, life sure gets complicated sometimes. The issue of sexual abuse has been on the forefront of my mind lately. While I know how I have dealt with it, it is quite another matter when it is someone you love -- and they are going through recovery. Sometimes you just want to climb into bed with them and pull the covers up over your heads -- but that can't be. Live for today; work through the past, but don't stay there for all we have is the here and now. It took me a long time to figure that out, but now I see the reasons that I had to go through all of that mess. So I can be here -- in the present -- to help someone I love so dearly navigate that same dark path. There is always another door to open, but the hallway is hell.
Speaking of family, I am going to be a grandma. Such a nice feeling. Doesn't make me feel old though, and I thought it would. Just makes me remember my own children as babies.
Turning the page to other thoughts, life sure gets complicated sometimes. The issue of sexual abuse has been on the forefront of my mind lately. While I know how I have dealt with it, it is quite another matter when it is someone you love -- and they are going through recovery. Sometimes you just want to climb into bed with them and pull the covers up over your heads -- but that can't be. Live for today; work through the past, but don't stay there for all we have is the here and now. It took me a long time to figure that out, but now I see the reasons that I had to go through all of that mess. So I can be here -- in the present -- to help someone I love so dearly navigate that same dark path. There is always another door to open, but the hallway is hell.
Friday, April 27, 2012
Thursday, April 26, 2012
More pop culture and some shout outs
It always seems that so much is happening, and I never get here often enough to talk about it.
I mourn the passing of Dick Clark. He passed away on April 18, 2012 after a massive heart attack. He was such an icon to me. I remember every Saturday watching American Bandstand. I remember seeing many of my favorite performers on his show, as well as making certain that my groovy dance steps were hip on his show as well. I was also introduced to performers on his show -- ones that I have followed for a life time -- most namely Barry Manilow. And I mourned along with the kids on American Bandstand when we would lose a performer much too soon, like Andy Gibb. Great memories wrapped up in that show.
I am a child of the seventies -- graduating high school in 1981. Dick Clark was everywhere. Not only American Bandstand and his own production company, but it seemed as though he was forever the host of a game show or two -- as well as the unforgettable Dick Clark's Rockin' Eve every December 31 (which also happens to be one of my sisters' birthdays). How fun was it to stay up late to watch that shiny ball drop in Times Square?
Like so may things from my youth, things seems to slip away almost without notice sometimes.
Speaking of slipping away, my other sister's birthday is today! Happy birthday sis! My boys and I called her during the drive to school to sing happy birthday to her. It was a great morning. That is because loving yourself and others is a great way to live.
Finally, just a bit about home. We have a new dog. Nine year old Sam the Pomeranian is lovable and generally sweet tempered; he is a rescue with epilepsy and a thyroid condition. Daily medication keeps his medical conditions under control. Everyone falls in love with him -- and he just eats it up. He was bounced around a bit before landing in the Bradley house, but we plan on keeping him. Welcome to your forever home Sam!
Read more about Dick Clark by clicking here or here.
Read more about Barry Manilow by clicking here.
Read more about American Bandstand by clicking here.
Read more about loving yourself here -- there is a great book by Iyanla Vanzant. I think everyone should read it.
Read more about Animal Rescue by clicking here.
I mourn the passing of Dick Clark. He passed away on April 18, 2012 after a massive heart attack. He was such an icon to me. I remember every Saturday watching American Bandstand. I remember seeing many of my favorite performers on his show, as well as making certain that my groovy dance steps were hip on his show as well. I was also introduced to performers on his show -- ones that I have followed for a life time -- most namely Barry Manilow. And I mourned along with the kids on American Bandstand when we would lose a performer much too soon, like Andy Gibb. Great memories wrapped up in that show.
I am a child of the seventies -- graduating high school in 1981. Dick Clark was everywhere. Not only American Bandstand and his own production company, but it seemed as though he was forever the host of a game show or two -- as well as the unforgettable Dick Clark's Rockin' Eve every December 31 (which also happens to be one of my sisters' birthdays). How fun was it to stay up late to watch that shiny ball drop in Times Square?
Like so may things from my youth, things seems to slip away almost without notice sometimes.
Speaking of slipping away, my other sister's birthday is today! Happy birthday sis! My boys and I called her during the drive to school to sing happy birthday to her. It was a great morning. That is because loving yourself and others is a great way to live.
Read more about Dick Clark by clicking here or here.
Read more about Barry Manilow by clicking here.
Read more about American Bandstand by clicking here.
Read more about loving yourself here -- there is a great book by Iyanla Vanzant. I think everyone should read it.
Read more about Animal Rescue by clicking here.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
RIP Mike Wallace
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Yummy for your Tummy
I don't know why I haven't really used my blog in the past to share my thoughts on being a BzzAgent and all of the wonderful things I get to try out as a result. Really. I can only assume that part of the problem is that since I became disabled, my thinking is foggy sometimes. Big picture things have to be repeated several times before it sticks in my head. I am assuming that this was one of those things.
Anyway, I signed up for a new campaign. I haven't even gotten my Bzz Kit yet, but I am super excited. Are you ready for it? BON APPETIT (TM) STEAM-BAKED DINNERS
Before I forget -- if you are on facebook, and you go to the Bon Appetit page and click like, you can get a coupon for $2.50 off one dinner! Do that, because now I am going to direct you to the Bon Appetit web page that has all of the yummy flavors listed. I swear, I am drooling right now because I was just on the page before I came over here to tell you all about it. Here is that link: http://www.bonappetitgoodfood.com/bon-appetit-products.htm
I have to say, that I think I want to try them all. If there is one I wouldn't try, it is the beef one -- just because I am not a big beef eater, nor is my one carnivore son. I will try the Pork in Chipotle BBQ Sauce one first, because that is carnivore son's favorite new flavor -- Chipotle BB sauce. Who knew that I would get hooked up with his new fav?
At any rate, I don't think I am waiting for my kit to arrive. I am going to use my facebook coupon to try Bon Appetit Steam-Baked Dinners out. If these are as good as they look, I am thinking they are going to be a staple in my house. You know, for those nights that I don't feel good or just don't feel like spending a lot of time in the kitchen. Either way, I am hoping that this is a winner for my family!
I couldn't resist -- here's a picture of the packaging of the one I am going to try:
Anyway, I signed up for a new campaign. I haven't even gotten my Bzz Kit yet, but I am super excited. Are you ready for it? BON APPETIT (TM) STEAM-BAKED DINNERS
Before I forget -- if you are on facebook, and you go to the Bon Appetit page and click like, you can get a coupon for $2.50 off one dinner! Do that, because now I am going to direct you to the Bon Appetit web page that has all of the yummy flavors listed. I swear, I am drooling right now because I was just on the page before I came over here to tell you all about it. Here is that link: http://www.bonappetitgoodfood.com/bon-appetit-products.htm
I have to say, that I think I want to try them all. If there is one I wouldn't try, it is the beef one -- just because I am not a big beef eater, nor is my one carnivore son. I will try the Pork in Chipotle BBQ Sauce one first, because that is carnivore son's favorite new flavor -- Chipotle BB sauce. Who knew that I would get hooked up with his new fav?
At any rate, I don't think I am waiting for my kit to arrive. I am going to use my facebook coupon to try Bon Appetit Steam-Baked Dinners out. If these are as good as they look, I am thinking they are going to be a staple in my house. You know, for those nights that I don't feel good or just don't feel like spending a lot of time in the kitchen. Either way, I am hoping that this is a winner for my family!
I couldn't resist -- here's a picture of the packaging of the one I am going to try:
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