Friday, July 31, 2009

Are you a mermaid or a whale?

I can not take credit for this one. A co-worker forwarded it to me. I have no idea where it originated but to whoever it wrote GOOD JOB!

Recently, in large city, a poster featuring a young, thin and tanned woman appeared in the window of a gym. It said: THIS SUMMER DO YOU WANT TO BE A MERMAID OR A WHALE? A middle aged woman, whose physical characteristics did not match those of the woman on the poster, responded publicly to the question posed by the gym.

To Whom It May Concern:

Whales are always surrounded by friends (dolphins, sea lions, curious humans). They have an active sex life, they get pregnant and have adorable baby whales. They have a wonderful time with dolphins stuffing themselves with shrimp. They play and swim in the seas, seeing wonderful places likePatagonia, the Barren Sea and the coral reefs of Polynesia.

Whales are wonderful singers and have even recorded CDs. They are incredible creatures and virtually have no predators other than humans. They are loved, protected and admired by almost everyone in the world.

Mermaids don't exist. If they did exist, they would be lining up outside the offices of Argentinean psychoanalysts due to identity crisis. Fish or human? They don't have a sex life because they kill men who get close to them not to mention how could they? Therefore they don't have kids either. Not to mention who wants to get close to a girl who smells like a fish store?

The choice is perfectly clear to me; I want to be a whale.

P.S. We are in an age when media puts into our heads the idea that only skinny people are beautiful, but I prefer to enjoy an ice cream with my kids, a good dinner with a man who makes me shiver and a coffee with my friends. With time we gain weight because we accumulate so much information and wisdom in our heads that when there is no more room it distributes out to the rest of our bodies. So we aren't heavy, we are enormously cultured, educated and happy. Beginning today, when I look at my butt in the mirror I will think, goodness, look how smart I am........

Monday, July 27, 2009

Manassa Pioneer Days Parade Grand Marshal

I wanted to wait and write this post when I had the picture(s) available, but I also want to put this in for Lori's Perfect Moment Monday. So I'll write the post and then add the picture when I get home later tonight.

My Grandfather, Cletus T Rogers, is 95 years old. He was born and raised in Manassa, Colorado. This year for the annual Manassa Pioneer Days Celebration, he and his friend Bill Allen served as the parade Grand Marshals. We were all excited for him. It was an honor for him. He and Bill are two of the few surviving members of the Class of 1932.

Thank you to those that made it possible and honored these two men, especially my Grandpa.



Bill Allen is in the back seat and Cletus, my Grandpa, is in the front seat.

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

List Your Self - Week 4


Here's the next List Your Self entry. Enjoy!

YOURSELF
  • LIST THE COMPLIMENTS YOU RECEIVE ON A REGULAR BASIS.

DAILY LIFE

  • LIST THE COMPONENTS OF YOUR PERFECT DAY.

BUSINESS

  • LIST THOSE PROJECTS YOU PUT OFF TIME AFTER TIME.

CHANGE

  • LIST THE THINGS YOU MUST DO BEFORE YOU DIE.

CULTURE

  • LIST THE PATRIOTIC GUESTURES YOU’VE MADE.

MEN AND WOMEN

  • LIST WHAT YOU LIKE TO DO AFTER SEX

GREATER TRUTHS

  • LIST ALL THE PLACES YOU’VE BEEN THAT MADE YOU FEEL IMMORTAL, MOVED TO TEARS, OR OMNIPOTENT

HEALTH

  • LIST THE THE THINGS YOU DO THAT YOU CONSIDER BAD, WRONG, OR UNACCEPTABLE

GROWING UP

  • LIST THE TOYS, CLOTHES, AND OTHER ITEMS YOU WISH YOU COULD HAVE SAVED FROM YOUR CHILDHOOD.

SUDDENLY...

  • SUDDENLY YOU POSSESS THE POWER TO BRING BACK INDIVIDUALS FROM THE PAST. LIST WHO YOU FEEL WE NEED ON EARTH RIGHT NOW.

Have fun with these and please feel free to share your lists in the comments if you would like to.

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Old Friends

My Mom has a friend that she has known since they were both 3 years old! I think that is so cool.

Sadly her friend, Jacquie, had a stroke last year and is struggling right now to regain her speech. Other than that she seems to be recovering very well. Mom has been spending more time with her recently helping her get back and forth to her therapy sessions. I personally think it has been very good for their friendship.

Jacquie came to Mom & Dad’s on July 4th and had dinner with us. It was good to see her. Here is a picture of the friends that have known each other for about 64 years!!! (Jacquie is on the left and Mom is on the right)