The Joy of Six...

Chuckle, chuckle, giggle.....laugh

 

Children Write About the SEA

 

Can you imagine the teacher's face when reading these?

 

1.) This is a picture of an octopus. It has eight testicles. (Kelly age 6)

 

 2) Oysters' balls are called pearls. (James age 6)

 

 3) If you are surrounded by sea you are an island. If you don't have sea all round you, you are incontinent. ( Wayne age 7)

 

 4) Sharks are ugly and mean, and have big teeth, just like Emily Richardson. She's not my friend no more. (Kylie age 6)

 

 5) A dolphin breaths through an asshole on the top of its head. (Billy age 8)

 

 6) My uncle goes out in his boat with pots, and comes back with crabs. (Millie age 6)

 

 7) When ships had sails, they used to use the trade winds to cross the ocean. Sometimes, when the wind didn't blow, the sailors would whistle to make the wind come. My brother said they would have been better off eating beans. (William age 7)

 

 8) I like mermaids. They are beautiful, and I like their shiny tails. And how on earth do mermaids get pregnant? Like, really? (Helen age 6)

 

 9) I'm not going to write about the sea. My baby brother is always screaming and being sick, my Dad keeps shouting at my Mom, and my big sister has just got pregnant, so I can't think what to write. (Amy age 6)

 

 10) Some fish are dangerous. Jellyfish can sting. Electric eels can give you a shock. They have to live in caves under the sea where I think they have to plug themselves into chargers. (Christopher age 7)

 

11) When you go swimming in the sea, it is very cold, and it makes my willy small. (Kevin age 6)

 

12) Divers have to be safe when they go under the water. Two divers can't go down alone, so they have to go down on each other. (Becky age 8)

 

13) On holidays my Mom went water skiing. She fell off when she was going very fast. She says she won't do it again because water fired right up her fat ass. (Jule age 7)

 

Out of the mouths of babes???

 

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And finally.....What a great 'un'Welcome Mat...Oh come on...you know you could have used it some time or another.....  ~ Hugs, Joy

 

 

A Fire Rainbow

My cousin Donna send me another really cool e-mail that I wanted to share with you....

THIS IS A FIRE RAINBOW - THE RAREST OF ALL NATURALLY OCCURRING ATMOSPHERIC PHENOMENA.

THE PICTURE WAS CAPTURED THIS WEEK ON THE IDAHO/WASHINGTON BORDER.

THE EVENT LASTED ABOUT 1 HOUR.

CLOUDS HAVE TO BE CIRRUS, AT LEAST 20K FEET IN THE AIR, WITH JUST THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF ICE CRYSTALS..... 

AND THE SUN HAS TO HIT THE CLOUDS AT PRECISELY 58 DEGREES.

(Click on picture to enlarge)

 

 

God's handiwork....isn't that just beautiful?                 ~Joy

 

Happy Birthday Bella Joy

Happy Birthday little red-headed lady;

delivered upon us those five years ago.

In wonder we’ve watched as you’ve grown and you’ve blossomed;

and told us your story of the child we know.

 

Of imaginary places and people who live there;

And game times created in a little one’s mind;

And storybooks read…more than anyone thought of;

And handmade business cards…..one of a kind.

 

Of crayons and coloring, and crafts and stickering…

‘Designs by Bella’ left everywhere, I think.

Of American Girl, Barbie and Princesses…

Her bedroom….a haven in purple and pink.

 

                                                                           Of soccer and pool-swimming and backyard running;

And laughing so hard at daddy’s chases.

Of loving her movies and shows like no other;

And rolling on the floor from grandma’s silly faces.

 

And lately what you say kinda blows us all away;

You’re ready to leave baby things behind.

If we look behind those big brown eyes, what will be the next surprise?

Grandma loves to think what she would find.

 

 

Happy Birthday my BIG GIRL…..Grandma can’t remember what life was like without you.  ~xo

Have a Happy and Safe 4th of July Everyone!

...and Winston, I hope you can see all those great fireworks from your 'sky'box sweet guy....you've got the best seat....

Bless You All..... ~Joy

Friendship and Gratitude

  As I was looking through my blogroll checking to see where I need to make my next visits, I couldn’t help but think about all the truly wonderful people that have touched my life since I started blogging.  As I read each title a crystal clear picture of that blogging friend popped into my head; for by now I already know what most of them look like through pictures they have shared on their blogs.  But there are still a few that are yet a mystery and I have conjured up a distinct image in my head of what they could possibly look like.  You know how those images are….most of the time they’re completely wrong and you are totally stunned when you actually see that person looked nothing like you imagined.  It’s the same when you get a chance to hear their voices for the first time too. 

 

We’ve all shared so many personal moments with each other.  Some moments were shared in sorrow and grief where we lifted each other up in our comments and e-mails to one another…in words of encouragement and support.  Many moments were shared in joy and laughter…..so many…..for we are a community of comedians who love to make one another laugh, and spread joy through our words and our hearts.  You all know just what I’m talking about. 

 

I have read some of your posts and have cried as I’ve taken the emotion of your heartfelt thoughts with me throughout my day.  I’ve sat in my bed pondering some of the things you’ve written or laughed over a particularly ridiculous cartoon you've posted....or daydreamed over an exceptionally beautiful photograph you took.  I’ve rehashed in my head some of the kindest comments left on a post that were so warm and thoughtful I wished there was a way I could have been able to reach out and given you a hug.   

 

I have made some changes to my blogroll over the nearly three years since I started blogging; but as I look at the list, I’m feeling so very grateful for all of my friends….those that have been with me for quite some time……. Ronni, Suzann, Winston, Judy, Kay, Janeywan, Junie, Joared, Buffy, Peggy, Chancy, Elsie, Liz, Mary, Maria, Peter, Merle, Jen, Roberta, Susan, Lea, Marty, Mark, Cop Car, Lucy, Troy, Bob, Rain, Toraa, Miffy, Paul, Marilyn, Mary Lou, Cassie, Grannymar, Tamarika, Betty, and a very sweet and lovely lady who passed away on June 15^th who many of us loved and visited on a daily basis….Joycelyn Ward, aka Maya’s Granny….she will be dearly missed.   

 

And those that have been more recent additions.... 

Virginia, Darlene, Denise, Val, Claudia, and Bear Naked; but it feels like they’ve been long-time friends already.  We’ve had many outrageous and wonderful e-mails between us and they are all great and unique individuals.  That's the beauty of this community. 

Virginia has helped me with codes for the buttons on my side bars.  There’s no way I could have done that without her.  Denise is the Senior Community Manager on the BlogHer site.  She is not only one of the nicest people I’ve ever known, but she is one sharp lady…..and I’m so grateful to have her to work with.

 

We have many things to be thankful for in our lives, and we all need to take inventory of that from time to time to really appreciate what we have.  Friends are a blessing…..you bring a lot of joy into my life my dear friends.   ~Joy

You Got Me To Thinkin'....

I came across a little piece that I really like and so thoroughly agree with.  It somehow just speaks volumes...even in its brevity.  Let me know what you think...maybe you've even seen it before.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And one for the road....as a little tribute to George Carlin, one of my favorite people of all time...may he rest in heavenly humor and poetic peace....

 

Happy Entrails to You…Until We Fleet Again

It was six years and counting since my last colonoscopy, and I was just fine with adding a few more decades to my next encounter.  Actually, I was only three years delinquent.  I was supposed to go in for one in 2005.  But hey, I had a few other things that took priority that particular year over the joyous delight of roto-rooting my colon.  I had lost my job and soon after lost my husband to cancer…..then my father-in-law passed away, and then my mother….all within seven months of each other.  The colonoscopy would have actually been a high point.

This was my fourth go round to be scoped, so I was hardly a babe-in-the-woods.  I pretty much knew what to expect.  The funny thing….it’s not so much the actual scoping that’s the ‘big deal.’  HONEST!  It’s EVERYTHING around it.  It’s the day before!  Drinking that “Fleet” Cocktail…..or whatever it is that they tell you to drink.  I’ve had several versions.  This time I had to drink (2) 1 ½ oz. Fleet Phospho-soda oral saline laxatives…ginger-lemon flavor, mmmm…yummy.  I had to take these doses 5 hours apart.  Yep, I followed the instructions to the letter.  Drank exactly the amounts of the proper liquid during and after.                                                                                                    

Well, for approximately 7 ½ hours (until around midnight) …..I made trips to the bathroom every 10 or 15 minutes….give or take a few minutes.  I honestly began to wonder if I was going to get any sleep before having to get myself together by 8:00 in the morning to go to the hospital for the ‘other’ fun part.  But the Gods were kind and decided to let me catch a few winks.   I guess they thought I was scary looking enough with sleep; let’s give her a break.

You know once you’re actually in the room and on the table for the procedure it’s ‘Bing, Bang, Boom.’  Change into that lovely gown that leaves your butt hanging out oh so nicely.  Put the ‘ol blood pressure cuff on your arm securely for the next ???? …..oh you never remember how long it is because you’re kind of floaty and fuzzy.  Put the IV in the top of your hand…just a little pinch, and yep, you’re good  to go.                                                                                                      

“Hi Joy.  How are you doing?  Feeling okay?”

 

“Yeah, I’m fine Doc.”

 

“We’re going to be starting the twilight anesthetic in your IV now, so you’ll be feeling kinda sleepy soon.”

 

“Yep, sounds good.  Thanks Doc.”

 

“Bye-bye...giggle, giggle” (Natasha the nurse)                                                             

That’s the last thing I remember until I heard the nurse talking and then the doctor coming over to me saying we were done and everything looked good.  The nurse wheeled me into the recovery room where the doctor came in with this report of what he did during my colonoscopy.  Pictures and everything.  I don’t remember a report quite like that before…..pretty cool.  I had a very small polyp that the doctor took out and sent for a biopsy; but said that it looked to be fine, and to call his office about in a couple of days.  Other than that the whole procedure was uneventful and ran smoothly.                                                             

I left with my designated driver….Jenna, a few rules to follow, and some excess air bubbles hanging around.  I’m suppose to go back in five years.  Maybe by then they’ll come up with something better to drink.  I suppose something in a nice chocolate malt would be defeating the purpose huh? 

Sweethearts Two

When you were little I couldn’t imagine that there could ever be anyone who could take better care of you than I could.  I couldn’t imagine that anyone could watch over you and keep you from harm’s way as well as me.  As you grew up and life took more and more moments of you away from me, I knew I had to have faith that you would make good decisions for yourselves that would keep you on a smart and safe path; or that you would choose others in your lives that would be wise enough to watch over you in a way that might reassure a slightly paranoid mom.  I needed to know that they would adore you for everything you had to offer, which was considerable. 

If they could love you with just a fraction of the love I felt from the first moment I touched all your fingers and toes and kissed your little bald heads, then I surely could be at peace for the rest of my days.  You have chosen well sweet girls.  Even before the ‘right’ ones came along in your lives, you had done well by yourselves.  Out of my reach and parted by far too many miles you both walked into womanhood more beautifully than I could ever have dreamed of.    I was proud of your choices, your decisions, and your values….and so terribly proud of the strong women you had become.  One thing became quite obvious…. you needed no protection from me any longer. 

     

It’s hard not to have you close by.  Sometimes when we talk on the phone I wish I could just pull you through the receiver for a little hug or two.  Our time together is precious.  You have a world of people who love you.  I will forever hold the record.

 

June 16th....

 

My sweet Gemini girls....beautiful ladies....

                      Always and ever,

                               Mom  ~xo~                                                                                                                                                                                     

Garfield On The Oil Crisis.....

       A lot of folks can't understand how we came

to have an oil shortage here in our country.

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Well, there's a very simple answer.

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Nobody bothered to check the oil.

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We just didn't know we were getting low.

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The reason for that is purely geographical.

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Our OIL is located in

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Alaska 

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California

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Coastal Florida

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Coastal Louisiana

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Kansas

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Oklahoma

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Pennsylvania

and

Texas

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Our

DIPSTICKS

are located in

Washington, DC !!!

 

Any Questions ???

 

NO? I didn't Think So

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