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This is going to have to fast, and maybe even a little furious....
Friday Fragments
Caution! Contents MAY be H-O-T !
Yesterday I was multi-tasking as usual...working on my website, folding clothes and listening to Princess Der go on and on about all the words she's learning in Spanish and German...on her iPod!
I realized I hadn't had lunch so I whipped up a couple of cheese hot dogs for us (um...shhhh ...I know it's not the HEALTHIEST thing we could eat).
I wasn't thinking...I grabbed a bun, threw in a hot dog and took a bite.
Ahhhhhhh! A bunch of H-O-T cheese squirted out! I had a glass of milk , so I gargled with that a few times to cool my mouth off.
With my mouth and throat still on fire, I whipped open the fridge door and grabbed the first cold thing I saw...
A bottle of Budweiser beer left over from a weekend cook-out jumped out at me. Not sure it helped my mouth, but my over-all attitude got better :-)
I feel like I have a sore throat right now....
Speaking of working on my new website
It's almost done! Actually it's an older site moved to a new location and a slightly changed name. So the new URL and the old URL will both go there.
Check it out-I'm not quite done. I'm still playing with design and my contact form isn't working. Still adding some content, too.
I have been getting NUMEROUS comments on my posts from two different profiles and I think they may not be good.
It all started with some computer problems INCLUDING a few "porno" icons showing up on my desktop. At the same time, I'm getting pop-ups from an unknown source saying my computer is infected with a virus. When I run my virus software, it will get rid of any tracking cookies and 1 virus I had....
Problem is, it keeps coming back....
I went in and deleted all the files that contain the virus +/or icons as far as I can tell, done numerous scans....
I just happened to get an email notification yesterday that I had a comment on like 6 posts from one of these comment spammers. A few weeks ago, it was a different one.
Both have a series of little boxes, no words, EXCEPT....
Yesterdays had all boxes, then JUST before the end of all those boxes, is the word GPS
The one a few weeks ago had the word SEX in the middle of it all.
I wonder if this is where these are coming from?
So, my point is, right now I have comment moderation on, which I HATE to do, but...
BTW- H & S, perhaps you didn't know there is a link left behind to your profiles. You may not have actual blogs, but you do have a profile and if you come back, I will report you to Blogger!
Ok, so I'm sitting here yesterday working on a blog, when suddenly I hear a "twack!"
A bird had flown into the window!
Dumb birds! Don't they know I keep the windows dirty on purpose just so they won't fly into them...........really!
Jack-a who?
I'm going to look at some Jack-a-Poo (Jack Russell/Poodle) puppies tonight. Based on the pics I've seen online, I think I like this one best:
Lil' Bit
Speaking of poodles...
For many years, our family had a french poodle, Nanny. The dog barked alot, and she wasn't always fair!
One time my brother and I were goofing around fighting...
I yelled, "Help Nanny, help! Get him!"
What does she do?
Bites MY foot!
Another Strange But True Family Story....
One day after school (and before the folks were home...) my friend and I were in my bedroom smoking cigarets and blowing smoke out the little hole in the window screen listening to albums........when my brother knocked on the door.
"Have you seen the dog?" he asks so innocently.
"She was here before" I remarked
All of a sudden, I realized the dryer was running in the utility room near my bedroom. Since I took care of folding clothes, I knew there were no clothes in the dryer, and the dryer had not been running before....
I go in the utility room, open the dryer door...out hops Nanny.
Happy as can be she was...like she just hopped off an amusement ride!
My brother denied putting the dog in the dryer until the day he died! It was a family joke.......
Years after the "incident", my brother lay in a coma, dying.
You know how during stressful times, you just get silly....you want some kind of sign? Anything?
I asked him to tell the truth...did he put the dog in the dryer? If you did, squeeze my hand....
He refused! He took that secret to the grave with him...
But I know I didn't do it...so unless we had a ghost....
This little guy graduates high school this year...
Geez, just looking at this pic from his first day of school brings tears to my eyes....
I know I'm going to be a blubbering idiot during the ceremony!
The Princess and I are in charge of the party. The princess was supposed to call around about cakes today, but she was called away.....
Had to go help a homeschooling friend with their kids today!
Anywho.....
Don't forget Field Trip Fridays....to see ours, go to the homeschooling page.
And remember to join the gals tonight for Virtual Girls Night Out!
I have been finding some great blogs lately. I am seriously addicted. Thus my new venture........don't want to bore you'all who don't care.....if you care, it involves blogging (surprise). That venture is going great. I put two testimonies on my website and I have a few more coming in.....
I also ran into this little Monkey around the net. Monkey was recently diagnosed with neuroblastoma. Neuroblastoma is a malignant (cancerous) tumor that develops from nerve tissue. It occurs in infants and children.
The family can really use your prayers and support. Please stop by their website and wish Monkey well....
News...and need your opinions....
In my last post, I asked, What makes a blog "good". If you are interested in giving your opinion, you can leave a comment or email me.
If you want you can check out the post for some of what I'm looking for. I've had a great response so far, but the more the better!
Friday Fragments
Worlds are colliding....
Have you ever felt like your worlds were colliding? Sometimes I feel like that, but not for THIS reason...
I know, another Seinfeld clip- but it's a good show for a laugh before retiring- better than murder and mayhem!
Don't really know what I did this week....
I just don't understand how another week has gone by. And why it went by so fast. Again!
The only thing I had going on at night this week was Girl Scout Bridging. I had one girl (out of a whole four!) bridge from cadettes to senior. She is going into 9th grade and has been in scouts since kindergarten.
The woman coordinating the bridging says she remembers bridging the girls MOTHER years ago! The mother is a lifetime Girl Scout.........
I can't believe how much I don't know....
I recently met (online :-) Cindy Haskins-Popp the author of The Health and Food Forum blog. She has had a couple of posts lately about food labels........I was shocked at how much I didn't know. There are even different organic labels! I just assumed they were all the same grade. You know what happens when we assume...........don't know what we consume!
So if you're into healthy eating and such, check it out.
Nothing ever goes as planned...
I wanted to get in a field trip today, but it's been pretty gloomy out so anything outside is out - does that even make sense?
I thought maybe a movie if the weather stunk.
But then.......last night at bridging, Princess Der had to go chasing and punching a boy she kind of "likes". He is homeschooled and in the same co-op and youth group, etc....
Anyway, he grabbed her hand and twisted. She just woke up and said it still hurts..........
Poo!
So we may take a field trip to the docs....that's what you get for punching boys!
Don't forget about Friday Follow and Virtual Girls night out and I'll see you all around the blogoshere sometime over the weekend!
As many of you know, I have started a blogging service of sorts.
In an effort to better help people with their blogs, I figured I'd ask those who read blogs- YOU for opinions!
So opinions, please. You can give a general answer in the comments section here, or email me. I won't spam you or anything, I am just doing a little research.
If you can think of anything that irks you about blogs, share that as well. For instance, I hate it when there is no "white space". You know those blogs that are an amazing 2,000 words long with out a space between the sentences, no pics and no headlines. Makes for hard reading.
I usually click off- NEXT!
Here are some of my questions.
What type of blog do you read?
Examples: mom blog, dad blog, home business blog, review blogs, etc....
Do you like multi-purpose blogs?
Example: mom blog & review in one, mom blogger selling products, etc...
Do you judge a blog by it's cover (the design), content or both?
Do you look for a Google Follower gadget on blogs you visit? Do you ever click on one of their followers just to check out a new blog?
Do you like to see a "subscribe to this blog" option?
Do you like to check out the other blog buttons displayed on the blog you are visiting? Do you ever click on them?
Do you like blogs that have contests?
Do you like blogs that have reviews?
Do you think humor is important?
How about pictures?
How many blogs do you have?
How many blogging communities do you belong to? (BlogFrog, Blog Catlaog, etc...)
Anything else you can think of, I would appreciate it.
Thanks!
I must say I have been having so much fun helping others. I must have a teaching spirit!
Things are flying with my Blogging Services! I had two more appointments today and both went well. I feel I shared a lot with these ladies that will move them forward in their careers.
I have also had a lot of action on my website and several people inquiring about services. The great thing is, none of it seems like work, because I love what I do. I wrote about finding your niche on my other blog, Advice For Work At Home. If you ain't found it, life can be a drag...........
Moving on.....
It is soooo windy today! I wanted to go to the lake today and walk around, but it is probably pretty cold there, as it is only in the 60's out.................
Need to get to the store...it's 4:00 p.m. and I have no plan for supper...................
But then, for some odd reason, I'm the only one here....
....for now!
It never lasts more than about 10 minutes :-}
Better get out of here before someone wants to come to the store with me!
See you tomorrow for Friday Funnies, Friday Fragments and Virtual Girls Night Out.
Ok, somewhere along the way, I found a new meme to partcipate in. It is called Funny Fridays. Don't you just love the button?
When I was thinking about what to post that is funny, I thought about the clip below.
It aired the other night. I've seen it dozens of times, but everytime I do, I laugh so hard I cry........
For those who don't know the show, Jerry (the fellow being polygraphed) has recently started dating a woman police officer.
One day while visiting her at the prescinct , he sees the polygraph machine. He asks his new Gf what it is. She tells him, and remarks that they have had some well-known people there.
She gives an example- a guy from Melrose Place, then asks Jerry if he watches the show. He says no. She doesn't believe him and challenges him to take the poly.
He really DOES watch the show, so here goes..............enjoy!
Continuing on to Friday Fragments:
Can I say "call me a little backwards"?
Wednesday night I had my Journal Writing class. I had to stop at the store afterward. Since I hadn't eaten before class, I found myself cooking at 9:30 at night.
I had been hankering for roast beef hash, so that is what I had for supper Wednesday night. Along with some toast, no egg.
The next morning (yesterday) I got a bit busy blog-hopping and working on a new website....I happened to remember around 10 a.m. that I hadn't eaten yet.
I had left-over goulash. Yum.......................
Speaking of my new website.........
I have started another business of sorts. I have created a website with information on starting a blog, gaining followers and making $$$ blogging. For those who need help, I am for hire. I have a great blog designer I'm talking to about helping with the "prettier side of things". Some of you may know her, and I'll make a formal announcement when everything is hashed out.
I am adding more content daily, so check back often.
Are all the goats gone?
I may be getting rid of my last 3 goats today. Unfortunately, the trailer we were interested in but couldn't see yet because the guy was out of town...SOLD!
Which is ok I guess as Ron STILL hasn't started his new job. He's definately got it- the guy got ahold of him the other day. He's just been so busy himself he hasn't gotten the service vehicle set up for him.
Dyslexic typer?
For some resaon I can WRITE normal, but when TYPING, I'm dyslexic.
Do you know how many times in a day I type the word "service"? I usually type it "servcie" accidentally. Same with other words- I often screw up at least two letters. And I am a pretty good speller when writing.
News on iPod
We got some sad knews the other day concerning iPod, our service (that word AGAIN!) dog. Check it out HERE.
Now that we have no more goats (I think) we have two spare buildings......Ron has pretty much already taken over the girls goat house, since he needed a place for all of his tools when he lost his old service (that word AGAIN!) vehicle. Plus it's attached to the building where he already has a bunch of his junk.
I thought maybe the Princess and I could make a girls hang-out/office in the boys house.
I know a lot of people are thinking-yuk!
But actually, once you get them out and dry out the flooring, you can't smell any goat smell. If we were to do anything like a girls hang-out we would have to dry it out good, then put new flooring over that, then wood, tile or carpet.
Or I can make a little "pad" for one of the boys (adult children).........
.......get 'em out of the house one way or another!
I'll admit it, I'm guilty of NOT going on one this week, again! But if you did, go to the link above and add your link and post about your field trip on your blog.
It's a gorgeous day out...............
I have a few more work related thing to do online, then I'm headed outside! Later, I'll be back for Virtual Girls Night Out.
We are one step closer to realizing our dream of traveling by RV or trailer. Yesterday I gave 3 of my goats away. I have 3 more to go, then I am FREE TO BE ME!
Since we got rid of our female goats, we took down the fence that was between the boys and girls yard. This enable me to make my duck pond even bigger! So yesterday I was digging and digging, removing rocks - making my pond bigger and deeper. So far this year, it has held water.
This morning I woke up and had tons of people to call regarding work at home with AmeriPlan. Of course, on Monday hardly anyone is home....
So I thought I would take a sec to write and then check out more of the Friday Fragments....haven't quite finished.
So I'm going to be taking a little blog-hop...anyone want to come along?
Advertising...........I am now ready to take advertising on the WAH page of my other blog:
Ok, so right now it's 10:30 p.m. Wednesday night and I'm hiding in the master bath dying my hair and...you guessed it- blogging! I have been sooooo getting into the Ultimate Blog party. I can't stop!
I am a writer by nature. Crazy thoughts invade my mind at odd times. And of course, I have a blog for my writings- go check it out- There are a couple of my published pieces and a few others. Someday I'll get more of my stuff there. Right now, I'm just too darned busy blogging about everything else.
As you can see, I compiled a couple of blogs into one by adding pages to this one. Then there is my blog, Advice For Work At Home. THEN, I discovered I could get paid to have a blog and advertise my business at the same time, so I started a new one At Home On Wheels
So tonight I get to thinking about how to identify if you are Blog-Crazy....so spinning off of Jeff Foxworthy's "you might be a redneck"........here are some...
* If your friends and family think you are crazy because you jump and yell, "I gotta get a picture of this for my blog", you might be Blog-Crazy!
This week is the Ultimate Blog Party! If you've never been, you should get there NOW!
Add your blog links to the appropriate category - Family Friendly, Not So Family Freindly, Momprenuers,Dad blogs, Facebook & Twitter.
The Family Friendly Blogs were at almost 1500 links about an hour ago!
If you don't have a blog but would like to start one, I can help.
Start a what.ismyblogs.name blog this week and I will give you a FREE hour of consultation to help you get started. You will also receive FREE advertising for your business on this blog and HERE
If you already have a blog but are interested in paid advertising on either or both of my blogs, please email me at freedomathome@hotmail.com
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Wow another week has literally flown by! Between my business,homeschooling , my blogging, Girl Scouts and more...all I can say is:
WOW! Another week has gone by!
Friday is my favorite day! That's when Friday Fragments and Virtual Girls Night Out happen! Ok, in my case, it's an all weekend deal sometimes. And there are times when I don't get through all the blogs...but it's so fun....
So, why not kick back and join us now....
And
Please
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Friday Fragments
Has this ever happened to you?
Last weekend we went to visit a friend. He recently moved back in with his mother to help her out after the stepfather passed away. He is our age, divorced...
Anyway, mom was out of town. We had never been inside the house. There is a combination dining/living room. The house is immaculate. Pictures of family adorn every flat surface.
We're at the table having coffee, and my eyes happened to see a picture- of ME! Or at least I thought it was at first. I almost had a heart attack!
My mom had recently given me an old pic of me from when I was (much) younger, and skinnier- I had a 'fro and HUGE glasses! This pic was somewhat similar, but not me.
But it made me wonder....you know how when you're a kid and you wonder if you're really adopted and no ones telling you..........
My mind was screaming "NOOOOOOOOO.................."
I mean our friend is ok- for a friend.
He's just not my family-type!
Anyway, guess that was more than a fragment....
Do you ever say this?
I have always said to my kids (as most parents do....) "I can't wait till you have kids! You'll see."
Well, my stepson has a kid- you'all know Little Man....
But does he see? Little Man will ask for apples, plums, oranges, whatever all day long.....at night, guess what I find lying around? Tons of 1/2 eaten fruit!
Guess who is going to stop spending her money on fruit? Not the Little Guys fault, I know. But let the one who keeps shoving food in his mouth buy it....
Then, maybe he'll see!
Hello, what is the date today?
I teach journal writing at a local adult ed center. They were going to run it on Tuesdays, but that is a very busy day for me, so we switched it to Wednesday. I went to go to my first class Wednesday.
It starts NEXT Wednesday. And I checked the paper before I left. I knew the date......don't know why I thought it said this week............
Check out our homeschooling page to see how the Wii has become an educational tool in our household lately. And, you can see my Mii.
Do Yoo have a Mii?
Time to go post on my other blog, make a few calls for the business, then go blog hopping!
Hop on over to Ann's later (she's on pacific time so give her time to post!) and join the party!
Did you go on a field trip this week? Post about it and add your link HERE
Not that us "New Yawkers" haven't seen a good snowstorm or two a day ...
...just we've been pretty lucky so far this year- because we shared our snow with a few other states, which left us short.
Contrary to popular belief, all New Yorkers don't have a bad attitude! We are more than happy to share.
Because of the snow, school was canceled. I brought my daughter to a friends, Ron had to go help a friend with something, and the boys took my car to go to a friends.
Yes, I know we are expected to get 12- 18 " but remember, we are New Yorkers...we don't let an inch or two or 12 of snow stop us.............
So, I was left to my own devices for an hour or so....
What to do...
What to do...
Work?
Blog?
Eat?
Take a nap?
Play with the puppy?
Paint the hallway?
Scrub the bathrooms?
After some speculation and daydreaming, I made the decision to work first, then blogging would be my reward. So here I am....
I'm glad I worked first- I believe I will have a new broker by the end of the day and possibly a couple of health memberships.
Now, I am going to go do some work on my Attraction Marketing class. It has really given my biz a boost and I can't wait to get back to it each day.
BTW- ONE DAY LEFT.... to get a dental or health plan for 1/2 price the first year! Check it out on my Business page.
Also, take a peek at who wants to go to school on my homeschooling page and the new puppy news on the Dog Tales page.
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