tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393006513681609942026-04-02T13:27:41.467-07:00Just when you expect things to be a certain way...WOOPS...they're not!!Grandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18235214310161945177noreply@blogger.comBlogger470125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-539300651368160994.post-74827154271236154062013-03-03T19:16:00.000-08:002013-03-03T19:16:05.361-08:00

For the most part, Grandy is very good at managing other peoples' expectations.  I try very hard not to disappoint folks, and work diligently at doing what I say I'm going to do.  At the same time, if someone is being unrealistic about their expectations, Grandy will be the first one to tell them too. Here's an example: Client says, "Grandy, do you think there's a chance the money

Grandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18235214310161945177noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-539300651368160994.post-69298971759386501602013-02-10T20:26:00.001-08:002013-02-10T20:27:20.766-08:00

While on my hiatus, I neglected to share all the wonderful and exciting things that were taking place in Grandy-land.  My proudest moment of the year was the night that little-man-Grandy achieved his Eagle Rank designation for Boy Scouts.  Some of you who may follow this blog (if you're still around) know that we have been scout nerds for many years.  Grandy is in the

Grandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18235214310161945177noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-539300651368160994.post-73708340246127335702013-01-20T17:54:00.000-08:002013-01-20T17:54:19.771-08:00

Yeah Yeah...Grandy has been absent for months.  My apologies.  To those of you who message me regularly about my lack of participation here at Functional Shmunctional, I can't tell you how much it means that you care.  Please continue to stalk, and I will only get better.  Grandy IS alive.  Grandy IS well.  Grandy IS busy...but Grandy IS COMING BACK. For now, just

Grandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18235214310161945177noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-539300651368160994.post-21359141849787862292012-08-16T00:06:00.000-07:002012-08-16T00:06:23.677-07:00

Grandy is CRANKY!!  Foul foul mood indeed.  I want to put myself in time-out. A clear sign that Grandy needs a time-out is when the following conversations take place: Him #1:  When you're done typing away over there, come see me. Me:  Well since I have enough work to last me 3 years, I am guessing you might forget what you wanted to tell me by then so...tell me now.

Grandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18235214310161945177noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-539300651368160994.post-3836078835377796472012-08-03T11:45:00.000-07:002012-08-03T11:45:43.495-07:00

I'm not exactly sure what is going on in Grandy-land at the moment.  Now that I'm 40 am I going all sentimental?  My usual comical posts appear to be replaced with a few "LOVE LOVE LOVE" posts.  HUH? ::taking temperature:: Let's blame it on a full moon, hormones, or a hangover headache, but here you are...stuck feeling my love with another post. Wait a minute.  It's not my

Grandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18235214310161945177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-539300651368160994.post-43216046964751108412012-07-28T16:08:00.000-07:002012-07-28T16:08:01.191-07:00

My commute to work is 45 miles each way.  It takes about an hour and fifteen minutes to get in and get out every day, and that's on a good day.  On any given Monday morning or Friday afternoon, it can take well over an hour and a half.  I am often asked WHY I do it.  Some days...I'm not so sure myself.  I work a lot of hours in a day so adding over 2 more hours just to be

Grandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18235214310161945177noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-539300651368160994.post-77680747722211067102012-05-26T14:48:00.001-07:002012-05-26T14:51:11.224-07:00

We all recognize that Grandy's frequency of posting here on this blog has been sporadic over the last year or so. It might be even longer, if you're keeping track like some of my friends and family. See this picture?  It symbolizes more than just a tree falling (albeit I do recognize it is not actually "in a forest" but you get the point).  This picture is almost what I envision

Grandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18235214310161945177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-539300651368160994.post-45182319911567841252012-03-25T10:50:00.007-07:002012-03-25T19:28:46.064-07:00

How did it happen?Where did the time go?*sniff*At some point my boy went from this...To this...My son turned 16 this week!!!As I look back over the years, I'm again grateful for this blog. I look back on past birthday posts, and get to relive every heartfelt moment. THIS is the reason I started this blog. I'm not great at scrapbooking, but man will my guy have something to reflect on in the

Grandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18235214310161945177noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-539300651368160994.post-67610197857641933402012-03-08T23:50:00.002-08:002012-03-08T23:56:51.805-08:00

We have all seen spam comments, but maybe you are not all amused to see a comment that is totally irrelevant to your post.In my last post, I got a spam comment that said, "I really like your blog. There is great research and I really think people could get a lot from your site." RESEARCH? Grandy doesn't write based on RESEARCH. Read just a couple of posts (albeit recently few and far between)

Grandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18235214310161945177noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-539300651368160994.post-80362410602493322622012-02-24T08:35:00.004-08:002012-02-24T08:47:01.163-08:00

Grandy has been absent for a couple months.It has been a difficult time in the Grandy home, as fubby has lost his mother. The process of grieving and dealing with her effects has been a bit overwhelming to deal with. There have been many times where I have started to write a blog post or a poem, or post a picture, and then I stop. I didn't realize the impact it all would have on me, nor did I

Grandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18235214310161945177noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-539300651368160994.post-5715106725730697592011-12-14T21:47:00.000-08:002011-12-15T11:36:41.862-08:00

Today was seariously sucking bad. At every turn, Grandy was faced with all things challenging. I came home to not good news even.Then, Grandy happened to check the status of the book...THE BOOK!!! The Dead Dad's Clubhttp://amzn.com/0615458149Go check Amazon. :)My day is complete.Thank you!!

Grandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18235214310161945177noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-539300651368160994.post-35698642469620425642011-11-22T10:30:00.000-08:002011-11-22T22:47:39.421-08:00

“Good judgment comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgment.” - Bob PackwoodEverybody makes mistakes. Some are small and silly, like driving away from the drive-thru window before you get your food (hasn't everybody done that?). These small and silly ones are typically overlooked or laughed off. In fact, I believe many of these silly things have actually been dubbed "Grandy-isms",

Grandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18235214310161945177noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-539300651368160994.post-39575638677798919232011-11-13T15:19:00.000-08:002011-11-13T16:34:57.383-08:00

Sometimes life gets in the way of being able to do the things that either calm you, or bring you joy...or both. Writing has always been a hobby and release for me, and this blog has been a way for me to share my random thoughts and sarcasm. Someone was commenting last night about my "writing skills". Funny thing is, she was referring about my uncanny ability to send one of those "OH HELL NO"

Grandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18235214310161945177noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-539300651368160994.post-13319011933542905962011-09-11T22:10:00.000-07:002011-09-11T22:38:16.853-07:00

Has it really been 10 years? Were it not for remembering my son was only 5 at the time, I would swear it was just a very short time ago. There were events everywhere to commemorate the anniversary of this event. Our local scout troop retired a very special flag, flown by a man on 9/11/01...and not taken down until Osama was found.After 10 years, emotions are still very much involved. After 10

Grandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18235214310161945177noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-539300651368160994.post-15265744680712181902011-08-19T14:42:00.000-07:002011-08-19T14:48:52.829-07:00

When this picture came in an email, it had Grandy LAUGHING OUT LOUD!!! But then...I realized...What am I laughing at? I'm the one that makes the blackjack dealers count my cards out loud FOR ME. *sigh* Maybe this Wal-Mart in Mississippi is on to something.

Grandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18235214310161945177noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-539300651368160994.post-35953700812590753532011-08-07T21:00:00.000-07:002011-08-07T21:25:48.731-07:00

This car was Grandy.It was cute...It was rounded...and it sometimes went topless (which is a different story all together).Fortunately, this car did what it was supposed to do when it was wrecked. It kept Grandy's injuries to a minimum. Unfortunately, the Grandy SLVRBG did not survive.I LOVED THIS CAR!! There is so much more that upsets me about this wreck, that I can't begin to explain. It's not

Grandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18235214310161945177noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-539300651368160994.post-47839500368051686012011-07-09T11:29:00.000-07:002011-07-09T13:49:10.520-07:00

There were about 15 people who reached out to me this week saying, "WTF Grandy!! What's up with the blog?" (alright, perhaps that's a bit of a paraphrase)So...in honor of all my friends who have been waiting for me to entertain, Grandy presents another rousing chapter of "Grandy-isms". The last couple of weeks have provided for some EPIC material. Remember folks, I can't use names, and must keep

Grandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18235214310161945177noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-539300651368160994.post-42455247285315298212011-06-13T08:14:00.001-07:002011-06-13T08:35:00.849-07:00

It has been almost 15 years since Grandy has performed on stage.It has been even longer than THAT since she has had to kick, two-three-four, turn, kick, turn. This Friday, June 17th, Grandy makes somewhat of a comeback in The Producers.When my friend asked me about 6 weeks ago (days before my 39th birthday) if I would consider, I of course hesitated. The work/life balance hasn't exactly been the

Grandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18235214310161945177noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-539300651368160994.post-53842893409241070012011-05-26T08:00:00.000-07:002011-05-26T23:39:55.873-07:00

Several months ago Grandy got a calling to make a difference in a family's life. She hitched up her pants and gathered a group together, and threw a fundraiser for a young boy who was battling yet another round of cancer.This event was the most amazing experience ever. Our small community came out in droves, and we were able to raise A LOT of money in two very short weeks. We were connected with

Grandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18235214310161945177noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-539300651368160994.post-37331012433184319402011-05-08T11:54:00.000-07:002011-05-08T12:19:08.007-07:00

We make you eat your vegetables, only so you'll stay healthy.We give you chores, to teach you a work ethic.We ask that you keep your grades up, because we know you can.We ask you to clean your rooms, because we frankly don't want to hurt ourselves or end up gagging over a plate of food that's 3 weeks old.What you may not realize is...When you are nervous about a test, so are we.When you are

Grandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18235214310161945177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-539300651368160994.post-25012109773921270182011-03-30T22:21:00.000-07:002011-03-30T23:25:47.550-07:00

Recently Grandy had to answer some very difficult questions that will be seen by TONS of people in my "day job". We refer to the type of questions as "World Peace" questions. You know the ones I'm referring to, right? The types of questions that are asked to Miss America contestants. The kind of question that usually prompts at least one "World Peace" response. Grandy was so proud. She limited

Grandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18235214310161945177noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-539300651368160994.post-33356857625087944202011-03-27T21:01:00.000-07:002011-03-27T21:29:45.806-07:00

The lil' man Grandy had a birthday last week. He turned 15. It's hard to believe. In this picture he is sitting on a stool, and he is STILL bigger than me.It seems as though we cannot stop the aging process of these kids. DANG IT!! I'm not asking to slow things down for myself. Really. But could we do something about keeping our kids young? No? DANG IT!! This year is bound to bring more grey

Grandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18235214310161945177noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-539300651368160994.post-12851351737170635012011-03-13T19:50:00.000-07:002011-03-13T21:04:58.580-07:00

There are some movie lines that just jump into Grandy's head. Usually there's an event or thought that triggers it, but that's only in my head. It's all part of my RANDOMNESS!!Unfortunately, I apparently need to update my material. You know, expand my movie quotes to ones that happened AFTER the 80's. Methinks that my material is making me look or sound older than I am (or want to be). Lately,

Grandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18235214310161945177noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-539300651368160994.post-9390502353594434892011-03-06T13:10:00.000-08:002011-03-06T13:33:52.975-08:00

extra extrathis is grandy with a new phone.while i am thrilled that the new phone will let me peak in on you all here, i will be thrilled when i can figure out how to capitalize in the body of this post. oh...and use more punctuation.sigh...my struggles with technology are ever apparent yet again.baby steps, grandy. baby steps.

Grandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18235214310161945177noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-539300651368160994.post-2238565958107571342011-02-28T23:15:00.000-08:002011-02-28T23:33:28.664-08:00

Grandy wants to take a moment to say THANK YOU to everybody for their comments on last week's post here. PLEASE NOTE: The above picture is NOT directed at any of you. This picture is solely directed at yours truly.Really.I have re-read my post from last week and WOW is it LOOOOOOOOONNNNNGGGGG WINDED. It would appear Grandy's lessons on "less is more" need a little fine-tuning.The other day I

Grandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18235214310161945177noreply@blogger.com1