Life

2012-02-13T13:58:00.000-05:00

RIP Miss Whitney Houston.....

Reflections.....

2012-02-10T14:34:00.002-05:00

This is a fictional piece of writing for http://writeonedge.com/

There is only one table occupied tonight. The weather channel has been on the t.v. behind the bar all afternoon covering the snowstorm. The city has come to a standstill. Liza gets up from one of the tables in the back of the restaurant where she has been filling salt and pepper shakers for the last half hour. She walks over to the bay window wondering what the hell has happened to her life.

"Wow", she thinks out loud. "Who would have thought I would be waiting tables at my age?" She thinks about all the "what ifs" she could have done and the "why's" that led her down this road.

Two years ago, she was a writer for the local newspaper, and a good one at that. She had the handsome, athletic boyfriend on her arm, going to all the jumping parties and the late night dinners at swanky restaurants. She had a cute townhouse that was decorated in the shabby chic theme that was all the rage. She was popular and having the time of her life. She didn't realize it then, but of course now she does, that as one drink was leading to others, her love of alcohol was leading her to addiction. And it was that addiction that led her here. To an empty restaurant, no money, no boyfriend and almost all of her friends gone. She threw it all away because she loved her precious booze more than herself. She chose alcohol over herself and everyone who cared about her. She didn't see what it was doing to her life and her career. She only saw the want and need of the warm liquid rolling slowly down the back of her throat and the immediate comfort it gave to her.

She looks at her reflection and wonders if she should try and call him again. "no", she whispers, it's to late and he will probably just hang up again for the hundredth time. Instead she dials another number. "Hello, Barb?" She pauses. "Yes, it's me. I was just having a tough time tonight and wanted to talk".

Liza sits down at the table picking up the salt shaker where she left off. With the phone in one hand and the salt in the other she thanks her sponsor for always being there for her......

Pick four numbers, each between 1 and 10.

Write them down so you remember.

The first number will be for your character, the second your setting, the third the time and the fourth will be the situation.

Then take the four elements and combine them into a short story.

All four you picked MUST be your main elements, but you can add in other characters, settings, times and situations. 500 word limit.

I picked:

4. a waitress

4. a restaurant

9. in the middle of a snowstorm

7. Reminiscing on how things change

Quote of the day:

2012-02-03T07:30:00.002-05:00

Some bridges are meant to be burned in order to light the way.

"Bestie"

2012-01-31T09:10:00.000-05:00

It was the end of summer in 1982. I was officially a college freshman and driving to Virginia from Massachusetts to embark on my "college years". I was scared to death. Finally after getting settled in and meeting my roommate (who left after the first year) I fell into a group of girls from another dorm and we just clicked. I moved over to that dorm and we became known as "3BC", our little nickname for ourselves. We all got along great but we had our "besties". Mary was mine.

Mary was from Norton, Va. and like many other of the girls went home on the weekends to spend time with her family and boyfriend. I tagged along sometimes and other times she would stay at school and we would laugh, goof off and just hang out. I didn't get to graduate from my class because I didn't do very well and had to stay another year, but that is another story. Mary and the gang graduated and moved on but never out of my life. We both got married and then her husband was in a horrible car accident. That was rough but we made it through. She remarried and I was asked to be in her wedding and "3BC" was back together. I moved to Puerto Rico with my husband and had to hear the tragic news of her brother's death due to a fire in her childhood home. She knew I couldn't make it home to be with her and she understood. We both had children two years apart but on the same date, I thought that was the coolest thing! Then another tragedy struck. Her other brother died due to an illness. She stood strong and made it through this dark period in her life. I have never met anyone stronger.

Mary now lives in South Carolina and while finances don't allow us to visit often, we did get a chance to visit a couple of summers ago while we were driving through her area and it was the quickest but best way to end a family vacation! We may not see each other often or speak on the phone but when we do, it is like we just spoke yesterday and she still makes me laugh like no one else!!

Mary is my idol and my hero and I am so proud to call her friend.

Thanks to Write on Edge for this writing prompt.......

Monday Movie Review...

2012-01-30T08:56:00.000-05:00

Rise of The Planet of the Apes:

I really thought this was going to be a cheesy predictable movie. I was wrong! It was a little predictable but damn if I didn't fall in love with those chimps! I loved the relationship between James Franco and his father who had Alzheimer's and what his son was doing to help him. To me, this is what a movie is all about, entertaining, thought-provoking (not in the real deep sense but really about disease, evolution and love) and best all, Chris didn't fall asleep! 2 Thumbs-up!

Writing Prompt: Personification

2012-01-27T09:58:00.000-05:00

Slam, Dunk

He's late today. That is not a good sign. I know from previous experiences that he gets all flustered

when he is late and takes it out on me. Uh, oh, there he is. Hmm, he doesn't look all that grumpy today.

Quiet, quiet, here he comes...ugh! his hands are freezing! Here we go...bounce, bounce...his hands aren't to

tense, so that is a good sign. Bounce, bounce, he's laughing now with his friends, another good sign. He's passing me back and forth gently. They all seem to be in a good mood today. I hope I was wrong about his mood. Well here's the final test, he shoots, WHOOSH!!! He (or I, however you want to look at it), made the basket! High five's all around! Oh yeah, today will be a good practice!

~~This is my first time doing a prompt from http://writeonedge.com/2012/01/remembered-personification/, so forgive me if it is a little short, I'm a little nervous, LOL!! And yes, my terrified little guy is my son's basketball.

I need to practice this...

2012-01-25T07:16:00.000-05:00

Resentment hurts you, not them. Always forgive people, even if they never ask for your forgiveness. Don’t do it for them – do it for you. Grudges are a waste of happiness. Get that unnecessary stress out of your life right now, and move forward. - via http://www.marcandangel.com/

She should have been a you-tube star!

2012-01-23T08:32:00.000-05:00

This poor woman at the wrestling tournament yesterday...she came walking into the gym carrying her turkey sandwich and tripped, slipped and did a face plant right into the sandwich! If only someone had filmed this and put it on you-tube, she would have been an overnight sensation! Probably over a million hits, would have done the morning talk show circuit, Ellen would have had her on her show and she would have had her 15 minutes of fame! And her poor mortified son.....she is probably sore today and has a bruise on her ankle where she twisted it...yes. she does. That poor woman was me! Sorry for embarrassing you Zak, and your damn father hasn't stopped laughing!!!

Love Is.....

2012-01-13T07:49:00.000-05:00

Monday Movie Review...

2012-01-09T13:05:00.000-05:00

I'm a little late to the party but My Big Fat Greek Wedding was adorable!! I felt so bad for her while she was preparing for the wedding, the bridesmaids dresses were hideous, the favors (those almond candy thingies), so outdated and I cringed when I saw her in her wedding dress! But she was a trooper and made the best of it!

The best scene in the movie however is when her aunt is telling the groom's parents about the cyst on her neck, and she had it removed and the Doctor said it had teeth and a spine and was her twin!!! I about peed in my pants!!! If haven't seen this little gem yet, hurry! You will love it!

Happy 2012!!

2012-01-03T08:25:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year!

Well, so far it started out crappy! Out of the blue, I was knocked down by a horrible cold and spent the whole weekend in bed! So, up today and started off with a brisk walk with Chris. We have been out of our routine cause of his bad back and the Holidays so we are regrouping and getting back on track. Zak was home for 2 weeks and is now back at school and hopefully well enough to wrestle. I struggle with him being in college. I guess it is because I was there once and I know first hand what goes on there. I know I need to let him go but I am such a worrier.....

Our New Year's resolutions include keeping on track with our weight loss and getting organized, both in the house and with our finances. Wish us luck.......

The kids are all back at school, thank God! So off to tackle laundry, cleaning and back to the library today!

Quote of the day:

2011-12-30T08:02:00.000-05:00

"Life is the sum of all your choices".
~~Albert Camus

Christmas Day 2011

2011-12-28T08:35:00.000-05:00

Christmas Eve 2011

2011-12-27T08:52:00.000-05:00

Quote of the day:

2011-12-23T08:14:00.000-05:00

"Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year."

~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Quote of the day:

2011-12-21T08:30:00.000-05:00

"The true secret of Happiness lies in the taking a genuine interest in all the details of daily Life..."

~~William Morris

Quote of the day:

2011-12-13T08:38:00.000-05:00

“The secret to making your holiday inspiring is actually quite simple. Be inspiring yourself. As with any change, you must be the change you want to see in others.”

— Deepak Chopra

OMG! It's December!!

2011-12-05T08:41:00.000-05:00

I love this time of year. I hate this time of year!! It is so busy! Basketball has started, wrestling has started, the holiday season has started and wait for it.....I am working! Granted, it is only 2 days a week but my God, I'm exhausted! Just filling in at dad's store but between that and all the driving around for the kids and teacer conferences and this and that.....well, I guess there could be worse things in life so I will stop complaining. Happy Monday!!!

Me from A_Z

2011-11-30T08:28:00.001-05:00

A. Age: 47
B. Bed size: Queen
C. Chore that you hate: Unloading the dishwasher
D. Dogs: Love 'em
E. Essential start to your day: A walk with my hubby
F. Favorite color: red
G. Gold or Silver: Gold.
H. Height:5' 21/2"
I. Instruments you play: none.
J. Job title: Stay at home mom
K. Kids:3
L. Live: Cheshire, Ma.
M. Mother’s name: MaryAnn (Meim)
N. Nicknames:Lil' m
O. Overnight hospital stays: just when I had the kids
P. Pet peeves: hypocrites
Q. Quote from a movie: Maybe a Dingo ate your Baby!
R. Right or left handed: right
S. Siblings: older Bro and younger sis
T. Time you wake up: usually around 5:30
U. Underwear: Breezies
V. Vegetable you hate: Beets
W. What makes you run late: Anything and everything! One thing leads to another...
X. X-Rays you’ve had: ankle, elbow
Y. Yummy food that you make: Shrimp Creole and my fav, breaded shrimp on the Grill
Z. Zoo animal: Gorilla!!!!!

MSMM

2011-11-26T19:24:00.000-05:00

Thankful...

2011-11-25T10:33:00.000-05:00

On this Thanksgiving Day, I am Thankful that my husband chose health for his family...

Thank a Veteran Today!

2011-11-11T14:42:00.003-05:00

Thanks to all who have served this great country of ours....to you and your families ...much love...

and because of the date today....

do your job, cause I wished BIG!

Day 2...smile...

2011-11-03T15:54:00.000-04:00

This pic always makes me smile....

30 day Challenge

2011-11-02T13:06:00.000-04:00

Let's see if I can do this.......
Day 1: Favorite Food
CANDY

Happy Halloween!

2011-11-01T08:43:00.000-04:00

Sometimes costumes are better in your head than real life but hey, it was a cute idea.....

Then there are other ones that work really well!!

*Life*

Reflections.....

Quote of the day:

"Bestie"

Monday Movie Review...

Writing Prompt: Personification

I need to practice this...

She should have been a you-tube star!

Love Is.....

Monday Movie Review...

Happy 2012!!

Quote of the day:

Christmas Day 2011

Christmas Eve 2011

Quote of the day:

Quote of the day:

Quote of the day:

OMG! It's December!!

Me from A_Z

MSMM

Thankful...

Thank a Veteran Today!

Day 2...smile...

30 day Challenge

Happy Halloween!

Life