HeALth CaRe......

Sorry....but I gotta gripe about health care once again....read my common sense page today........

Christmas is Over...

Okay People....
Christmas is over....we have got to get back on track! We have got to stop this eating FRENZY! We had friends over today to watch football....chili, green Chile, quesadillas, enchiladas, chips, dip, queso, sour cream, guac, more chips, beer, pomegranate margs, bloody mary's, more beer, did I say chips? Desserts......cookies, fudge, homemade peanut brittle, raspberry pudding pie, OMG, we have got to get a grip! If I eat one more thing......I will pop!
Seriously, I am getting obese! I must stop the madness! We all agreed that we need to quit grazing for hours at parties.....Tomorrow is Monday.....but wait, Thursday is New Year's Eve, huge party at Carol's....TONS of food, every year there is tons of food there......she makes this chicken tortilla soup to die for.....okay, next Monday......if I don't have a heart attack before then......Next Year instead of getting a job in fragrances in a dept. store.....I can be Santa instead. I have the belly for it....good grief, I need therapy....

Good Stuff.....

"Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about."
This is so true.....everyone has a cross to carry, a tragedy, a loss, sometimes what we see on the outside is not the real picture.
My sis sent me this list of tips for 2010.....this is one of the tips, I like it!

Letter to my "Families In Need" Group

Twas' nine days before Christmas, and all through my house,
the women were arriving, they were getting ready to pounce!
They had food, and supplies, and gifts they did bring,
They were all dressed in their festive attire, I knew soon the angels would sing,
The presents were wrapped with kindness and joy.......God would soon answer prayers of each girl and each boy
The bracelets were made, and attached with god's words,
blankets and booties and diapers were given, gift cards and turkeys all with God's love,
I know He is smiling from heaven above.....
There are no words to say how awesome is this.........the hearts of these ladies, and all of their love,
And we must mention the men.......
They all came early that morning and ready to go, nothing could stop them, not even snow.
So out in their trucks with maps in hand, delivering the gifts to each mom and dad
Each year this gets bigger, and the needs much more, but my town is special, for them it's no chore,
Everyone is giving and all know HIM,
Whenever I doubt and think this is too much, or start thinking negative and such, I picture my house on the night we all gather and I know God is happy, and that's all that matters.

**Thank you so much for all that you do......give thanks to God, because He is in charge. Each family received their boxes, some where home and some were left on the doorstep (with permission). The people at home were overwhelmed and in tears. Some of our elves were a little choked up as well. Everyone involved, pat yourselves on the back, because of you 17 families have relief and a Christmas.....good work people!
love you all, diane

Architect's of Change

I recently read about a women's conference in California. The theme was be an "architect of change", I love those words. If you are not happy with the way things are going then do something about it. We all complain......about everything. We need to quit complaining and do something to make things better! Be an architect for change! Take charge and do something! Anything! I vow to be an architect of change....look out world! Try some of these:

1. Find your own unique voice and listen to what it’s saying.

2. Empower a young woman. Become a mentor by connecting with a young woman in your workplace, neighborhood or place of worship. Find small ways to reach out, listen and support her.

3. Act locally to make a difference globally. Make informed choices about what you buy and consume, as well as how you dispose of items. Reduce your carbon footprint, use energy and water responsibly and green your life.


4. Advocate for a cause that you care deeply about. Your time and expertise could help make a difference as a volunteer, counselor or board member.

5. Invest in women entrepreneurs. Join Team Maria in the WE Invest/Kiva partnership to give women the tools to start or expand their own businesses. For as little as $25, you can "Become a lender. Change a life."

6. Speak up & ask for what you need. If you need to take time off of your job to care for a child or parent, ask for it. Families need more flexible work schedules, better child care policies and changes in family and medical leave. We need to use our voices collectively to improve workplace policies.

7. Engage your children in the world. As a mother, get your children involved at a young age in seeing the world through the eyes of others, respecting diversity, developing empathy and understanding the gift of giving back.

8. Donate to nonprofits that help women. Instead of purchasing a birthday, anniversary or holiday gift for family, friends and colleagues, make a donation in someone’s name to a nonprofit that works on improving the lives of women and girls.

9. Be an informed citizen. Educate yourself about the world you live in, share your knowledge, educate others and ignite a conversation.

10. Invite 10 of your friends to join you!

Christian Faith and Merry Christmas

I read this great article the other day....it talked about being politically correct at Christmas. The Obama administration was thinking about not having the Nativity Scene at the White House this year, they were trying to have a "non-religious" Christmas. The article went on to say how ridiculous this was (I agree) and that they should consider and I quote "respect for other people's faith is not accomplished by hiding your own" Amen! What a great thing to say...how true. The truth is we are America, we have FREEDOM of Religion. Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Christ, it is a Christian Religion! If people want to celebrate another religion, they have that freedom! Everyone needs to embrace that freedom, you cannot show respect for other religions by hiding Christianity! Our country was founded on Christian Belief's, and when you think about all the $$$$$ being made by businesses during Christmas.....yet they don't have the courage to say Merry Christmas....or our president and family who claim to be Christian...not having the courage to let Christian symbols be displayed on a Christian holiday....what does that say to people of other faith's, do they to have to hide their religious celebrations? We are so out of touch with reality, it is mind blowing.....get real! Merry Christmas, Christ was born, and gives us everlasting life.....hallelujah!
ps-the nativity scene is being displayed at the White House :)
kudos to them!

Snow, Decorations, Santa, Cookies, Trees

All these things and more... they just hired a new woman where I work, she is from Columbia(the country). She told me yesterday that it was a fun day for her, she got to talk to her family who still lives there. They were having a festival, everyone lights candles and gives praise to God for His son Jesus.....she said they do very simple things in Columbia to honor God at Christmas.....she couldn't grasp the "Santa" thing...she asked me what Santa had to do with Christmas? I could not answer......food for thought, Merry Christmas everyone! Thank you God for Jesus our Savior......

When God Opens Your Eyes...

We are in full swing for the Christmas families in need project that I work on every year. God is so amazing...throughout this whole process. I always think I have everything figured out and then He goes and does it.......Slaps me up side the head with something so amazing....always an eye opening moment!
To make a long story short.....one of our families in need is also being helped by someone else....after putting two and two together we realized this is the same family, I thought I knew the conditions and the situation of this family, but turns out I had no idea......without revealing to much info....within 1/2 hour tonight......these people will have food on Monday, and they will have a Christmas tree, and it will be decorated. The next time I bitch and moan....someone slap me. I have no idea and neither do most of us, just how good we have it. Count your blessings.....

Turkey is gone, here come's Santa....

Okay, Thanksgiving is over and now it's time to get ready for Christmas.......What a busy week I have had, it was all great! Friends and family, food, drink, and fun, more food....oh, and did I say food? Good grief! I need to take it down a notch if I am going to make it through Christmas without having a heart attack! Gotta go back on some sort of diet.....what else is new?
Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving, we have so much to be thankful for.....and to those of you who are disciplined during the holidays....congrat's! *&#!)@#$%!

You gotta luv em'

Family....families now days are so diverse.....they are ALL dysfunctional....that's what makes them so great.......Our family is a very Strong and Opinionated Family.....most thinking that they know more than everyone else.....I love that about all of them...even if I disagree.......nothing like a good difference of opinion! Even if I'm the only person in the family who is right!

Give Thanks.......

As we approach Thanksgiving, I realize we have so much to be thankful for. Among the obvious for me are of course my family, my friends, and God. But I am also thankful to be an American. I am free. Free to worship God, free to speak my mind, free to live the life I choose.....unbelievable that there are still places in this world where this is not the case.
We live in a world that is changing....I love being free, I love that my country allows freedom of speech......we don't all agree, we have huge differences, but how lucky are we that we CAN.....
The part that worries me is that someday we may not....we have to put our differences aside, political views, republican, democrat, liberal, conservative, yes on new healthcare, no on new healthcare....blah blah blah, none of it will matter if we lose our freedom....Put God first, and ALWAYS fight for freedom.....and we will make it through anything....lose that.....and nothing else matters.

WANTED!

READ MY COMMON SENSE PAGE TODAY......I am very aggrivated with how this whole terrorist/trial situation is being handled! They are Terrorists who attacked our country.....it is an act of war! Turn them over to the military.....and let them deal with them.
Sick and tired of the Whimps in office.........

Merry Christmas, already?

Okay, it's official....when one works in retail, Christmas comes early. Personally, I hate to see decorations out in October.....I'm old school on this one. It is not the Christmas Season until the Friday after Thanksgiving!!!
Yesterday at work, people were Christmas shopping everywhere! They had their lists and they were checking them twice! One guy bought 3 gift sets for wife and daughters....I actually said, Thank you and have a Merry Christmas....It was already half way out before I could stop myself! good grief......it's not Christmas yet! And I LOVE Christmas! So....Happy Thanksgiving!!!!! (for now) :0)
Ho ho ho....not!

Let it snow.....

Snowing in Northern Colorado today.....but it's okay, crock pots cooking, fire is warming, family is home safe, I'm off, and I get to sit back and watch it fall.....beautiful! Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.......

Taylor Swift!

Wow, Taylor Swift! She cleaned house last night at the CMA awards! How refreshing, a young talented girl with class! What a great role model for our young girls.....and imagine....you never see her dressed inappropriately, you won't find her drunk, hungover, no underwear on, cigarette hanging from her mouth, screaming something obscene at the cameras.... a class act and successful, what a concept.

If you don't believe in Miracles....

If you don't believe in miracles, then you're not looking. Open your eyes, because they are there. I'm working on a little project, not sure where it is taking me, but can't wait to find out! I have been praying for this adventure for a long time, God has put people in my life for the last 5 years that I had no idea would come into this picture.....suddenly it is all becoming clear. If you build it, they will come. If you believe, it will happen, if you have the courage.....sit back and watch the miracles.
more later......

Just another day at work.....

Forgot what retail was like on Saturdays.....busy!
Okay, so here I am in ABC Dept. Store all by myself (as usual) on a Saturday afternoon, no problem! Maybe....I am busy, very busy. I am ringing up one customer, with another one in line behind her. When a nice young Hispanic man comes up to the counter and asks me "do you have any paper towels?" Yes, I do, great, my son just threw up......great! Place is swamped, I call management, send me clean-up ASAP! Okay, cleaned up.....pretty good, but forgot to wipe off the door to our stock room---the kid must have had projectile situation, more on the door later. About 20 minutes go by and feel pretty under control...then busy again, people everywhere, the same couple with the barfing kid come back to buy a few items (good, it's the least they could do) so I am ringing them up, they are nice, sorry for the barf yada yada...then...Crash, smash, breakage, and the smell of Polo fills the air...barf boy just dropped a 6 oz. bottle of Polo in the main isle of the men's fragrance dept.! Good grief....this 6 year old has gotta go....I call maintenance once again, they are busy.....I have to stop and sweep up the glass, mark the area with orange cones so know one falls.....can you say liability? Anyway, they leave, maintenance finally shows up, another half hour goes by, I'm feeling pretty organized and on top of it...when I spot it....and I mean "It"....she had on a bright blue skirt suite, black pumps, black shoulder length blunt cut,(wig) bright red lipstick...tons of jewelry....I noticed something odd about this woman....no, no, wait...that's it....very large hands, very very large feet...OMG, a man dressed as a woman....good grief! I am nice, very professional.....but one of my young sales associates...standing behind him...rolling her eyes, laughing, making funny gestures.....Lord help me.....just another Saturday in retail... oh yes, then I notice the barf splattered on the door, I spray 5 gallons of cleaner on it and let it run to the floor, then with my foot wipe it up with paper towel....I am not getting paid enough!

Fake and Bake

Don't know who taught me that phrase...fake and bake, but it's what our family refers to for those yummy little cookies already made that you just break off and bake.....hot chocolate chip cookies in 10 minutes. Gone are the days of spending hours turning out those awesome home made cookies.....that's our world today. I want it and I want it now! Kind of sad......but....also wonderful! Hot chocolate chip cookies NOW, yum.......I have got to quit making those things....just say no, can't, pass me the milk...

Good Stuff....

"Midlife is not a crisis; it's a time of rebirth. It's not a time to accept your death; it's a time to accept your life---and to finally, truly live it...."
Marianne Williamson
Amen Sister!

Be a Noah

We all have those moments at church...when your sure the sermon was written directly for you.....today was one of those days.
Noah, what a guy......can you imagine building an ark, when the rest of the world thought you were nuts. Noah had such faith, he never wavered. He built that ark, no matter what obstacles got in the way, no matter what others said. He didn't just believe in God, he followed God's word. Noah did what God told him to do. What would our life, town, city, world look like if we did everything God told us to do? We have to dare to be different, if we want to make a difference, be a Noah.

Groovey Community!

Each year I organize a Needy Family project during the holidays. Each year it grows, more families, more volunteers that help (earth angels). Each year I am in awe of how God works in this process. I was part of a similar project in Ca. before moving here to Colorado. When I got here I started one here because I realized I needed it as much as my families in need do. Anyway, this is our
4th year.
06' 3 families (8 people) 7 volunteers.
07' 4 families (14 people) 10 volunteers.
08' 11 families (40 people) 28 volunteers
09' 13 families (44 people and counting) 28 volunteers and counting.
Amazing......when I start feeling sorry for myself, I read my list of families in need.....I don't have to say the words, "out of work, dad in Iraq, stage 4 colon cancer, 16 and pregnant, mentally disabled, food stamps, free lunch program, no insurance, electricity and water turned off........I am blessed. And I am blessed to live in a community where people give from their pockets and their hearts, awesome. (day one, already a wonderful friend and volunteer has ordered 5 baby books for the 5 pregnant girls in need). Ordered and paid for. Tell me I don't live a groovey community!

Greetings!

"Think highly of yourself
because the world takes you at your own estimate"
How True!

If you have a Hubby, hug him.....

This little sweet story takes place in the ABC Dept. store. My home away from home lately. A nice middle aged lady said she wanted a new scent. So I was helping her, making light conversation. She told me she usually wore Delicious by DKNY, it's actually one of my favorites, we talked a little more, she had been shopping and bought a few new tops, jacket, said she thought she should change her fragrance. She sniffed out a few more, then we went to the DKNY section, she smelled the Delicious, I showed her a great gift set with free lotion in it, and told her if she really liked maybe she should stick with it......its hard for many people to find a new scent. She said I was right, she loved it and didn't really want to change...we sprayed some on, she teared up and looked me in the eyes....."you see my husband bought me this every Christmas, and he died a few months ago. Of course, way too much for me to handle (Mrs. cries at EVERYTHING). I teared up......but managed to tell her she was making the right choice, she loves that scent and although a painful reminder, its also a wonderful memory. She smiled and seemed so relieved......she really wanted more of that perfume, she just needed someone to tell her it was okay. I gave her some samples and a free tote with her purchase, she showed me the clothes she bought, she was lonely. She was so sweet and it was a milestone for her to come in and buy that perfume, but when she left she was happy and so glad that she had not switched. After she left I kept thinking about her, I realized how lucky I was to still have my TV addicted, remote hugging, where's my keys? wonderful guy.......hugs and kisses cowboy...luv ya

Walk and Feel Better!

I have to admit, I have not been working out very faithfully.....but have started walking again and have a new walking partner.....we have been walking around the lake, 3 miles. Why on earth I don't do this every darn day the weather allows I have no idea. Sunshine, snow capped rockies, blue skies, fresh air and great conversation.......A whole new outlook on life! JUST DO IT! :) (thanks Cath...)

I look like one too......:-(

Okay, more on the ABC Dept. Store job. As you know I work in the fragrance department, which is part of the cosmetics department. Working nights is often....hmmmm how shall I put it? Boring! Dead! So we all go to each others counters sampling and trying out each others products......fun! But here's the deal, as I've told you before, sometimes I come home smelling like a french whore (sorry if that offends) but it's true. Well lately I have been hanging out at the Este Lauder and Clinique counters.....I love the girl at the Este counter, she is a young college girl, adorable and looks like a model.....she helps me with make up. Este Lauder is a great line by the way, especially for us "middle aged" gals. Awesome cover up.....anyway, sometimes I go a little too far....and the mirrors in my department are not that good....so I sometimes wonder over when no one is around and "play make-up", I look in the mirror at work and think I look pretty good. The other night I came home, looked in the mirror, and to my horror, had a ton of charcoal colored eye shadow on and way too much blush....you got it, french whore.......so not only do I smell like one, but look like one too. Note to self, DO NOT go out after work and have a drink......if I get pulled over, no telling what the charges will be!(it's a good thing I'm not in the lingerie dept.)

Balloon Boy......and Balloon Moron....

This guy has to be the most ignorant man on earth.....did he really think that he could pull this off? Not only was it stupid and costly, but caused an entire nation to worry and pray for this little boy. I had family members call me and say they were praying for him and his safety. Now look......a hoax?
I am going to try not to judge, who knows what this guy is thinking. But I will tell you what, I am still going to pray for the balloon boy and his brothers. Parents are supposed to teach their kids integrity. They need to teach them to NOT lie.....I feel for these kids, what kind of parent asks their 6 year old to lie? To even go on TV and lie? Here's the deal, most 6 year olds can't....that's why Balloon Moron is probably going to lose the life and family he has, not to mention $$$$$$$ which no doubt is the reason he came up with this stupid idea.

French Whore?

In response to the comments I have received on the "french whore" remarks......(from at least I smell good post)I have to laugh. Where did that come from? And what about whores from other countries....??? Anyway, you'll like this. Tonight I came home and while checking my emails, I notice a wonderful smell...of course its me, but a different smell, one I cannot quite identify...hmmmm, what is this luscious smell? Too funny, one wrist smells of a mixture, very feminine...the other, like a cute young guy (not that I really know what that means) but that's how I would describe this....maybe something my son or son-in-law would wear......I got it! Its Aqua di Gio....for men, its yummy and my whole right arm smells like it......amazing, I think I'll wear it tomorrow at work....is there a law against that? Better check with the boss....pleasant smells...

Words.....

Read my Common Sense post today. It is on choosing our words wisely. I talk about the "N" word. I was also going to bring up "pimp", seems to be a very common word used these days. I don't like this word. It means someone who procures customers for whores, arrange sexual partners for others and for money. But I thought that would be a little over kill.....so decided to keep it short. Then I go to post on this page (grooveymom) and I happen to be looking at the ads.....and there you are! Pimp your web site! Kind of like the TV show, Pimp Your Ride! Do you see what I'm saying? We use these words so freely without thought.....Pimp, how cute. Good Grief.

Wise Daughter.....

My daughter is so wise! Her suggestion to me (in regards to last blog about gloom) was to do something good. If we do good for others and surround ourselves with good, we will soon SEE the good. She's right, I feel great when doing something good for others. I have started working on my "needy family" project lately. This will be our 4th year. Just starting to get it organized.....totally takes my mind off the doom and gloom! Helping others that need so much, making a difference, and seeing all the friends and great ladies out there who help me with this......wow, it is Awesome! Okay, daughter of mine.....I found my happy face! thanks, love ya!

Doom & Gloom.....Put on a Happy Face

Cloudy here today, it actually snowed yesterday...melted as it touched the ground, but none the less, they were flakes....Ugh! That's the GLOOM.....I have become a political junkie, I have the news on 24/7 (except for Seinfeld and a few other shows). My husband is getting annoyed at me.....too much news! I'm sure he's right, he always is. But these are troubling times, we need to get educated on what's going on around us.....so depressing. Nothing but DOOM! He says when you listen to it over and over and over and over.....get my picture? Things start looking very bleak, he's right. There is much to be thankful for, lots of good people out there doing good stuff....I know. And I am thankful for so many things, God is good. Okay, put on a happy face, get ready for work, guess I'll get my winter clothes out :-( Oh oh.....wait, Fox News just reported....unemployment up again, Iran still building nuclear plants, mercury in flu-shots, stop, do what my hubby does, turn on the NFL channel.....escape to football land.....easy for him, the only teams I follow are not doing well (I won't mention any names) sorry boys......TGIF, is it too early for a cocktail? Where the heck is my Happy Face, I'll find it.....somewhere....

At Least I Smell Good.......

I have to look at the bright side. But feeling a little like I have a case of the whine flu today.....feel like whining!
My daughter is gone, (married), my son is gone, (college), my hubby is gone (out of town on work), my sis is gone, (on a cruise, my faithful email buddy), and its raining......so can't walk with my new walking partner! :0( However, I am going to work today at xxxx department store.....which last night was very slow.....so I clean, straighten, and sample perfume. I go in smelling very ordinary, I come out smelling like a french whore.....seriously, last night after I put on my PJ's, I was laying in bed with Roxy (my little pooch) and watching TV. I kept thinking what smells so darn good...the blankets, sheets? NO, ME! I smell great! So there you go, at least I smell good. There's always a bright side.

The Joys of Blogging....

Okay, I am constantly on a mission to get this whole Internet/cyberspace/techno/blogger/world figured out....It takes me waaaaay longer than the average gal. But hey, I am middle aged and DID NOT grow up with a computer in every room of the house. My first contact with all of this was at a bar in college playing Pong and Frogger.....so I must have patience! I think I am mastering the Blogher site...slowly. Like I said last month, I have 2 email accounts, facebook, blogspot, twitter, blogher, etc. I try to post everyday on my blog, read my emails, check and post on facebook, so I am feeling pretty good about myself. However, I noticed my answer machine has 9 messages on it.......and for the life of me, I can't remember to tweet.....working on it.....still have to check out blogfrog and more......if anyone has any suggestions, I am open!
later, grooveymom

Techno Bimbo......

Okay, I'm getting better...but......
I have spent all morning trying to figure out how to get a picture on blogher.com for my profile....CANNOT get it done! Ugh!
On a good note, I can now cut and paste with ease....yea!
I know, I know, techno bimbo.

Bronco Weekend:)

Had a great weekend with family, had a great time at the Bronco game, they won! My poor UNC Bears and Detroit Lions lost, but I still love em'! Don't suppose anyone came up with any money making ideas? I know they are out there, just have to find one and then act on it! It's cold and raining here in Northern Colo, and I am NOT ready for this! Starting that Margarita or fish taco stand in a tropical place is sounding better and better...........

TGIF!

Yippee, It's Friday! Work all day today....12:45-9:15, ugh, long day. But, the start of my 3 day weekend! Yippee....going to the Bronco game with three of my favorite people! My hubby and niece and her hubby! Then come home and watch my favorite Lion on TV, so a big football Sunday!
So grateful for my job, my husbands job, but dang it! I am truly spoiled, I don't want to work...just want to play and do good deeds. So much to do, and not enough time....must get organized so I can move on to the bigger picture......I mean really, am I supposed to die in the fragrance dept. of XXXX Dept. store? I think not! I'm on a mission, must figure it out! If you come up with any suggestions or ideas, PLEASE let me know! Remember, it must include large amounts of money.......Happy Friday! luv, grooveymom

New Bimbo In Fragrance

I seriously need to quit worrying about everything! I am a worry wart! Okay, the new job....going pretty well, but everyday I mess up something on the deposit...but I am new and close out every night by myself....I'm getting it, but....so they brought to my attention some of the things I needed to do differently, no problem. I can do it, then I close out again by myself last night, piece of cake. Oh no, forgot to get change....they will just have to do it tomorrow. Not too big of deal. So, I'm laying in bed this morn(6:00am)and realize its the 1st of October today.....oh no, I'm sure I dated last nights deposit 09/29/09, not the 30Th! Ugh, now I get to worry all day about what they are going to call me on tonight...wrong date, no change......I know none of this sounds like a big deal...but with these big companies.....the lady upstairs who handles all this...I'm sure she is wondering who the new bimbo is in fragrance.....

The Joys of Womenhood

Okay, a very fun morning......a trip to the gyno. Why is it, that our yearly check up never gets easier? 50+, 2 kids, yada yada, and no, it never gets any better. You start dreading it about a week before. Then you start thinking, should I call and cancel? Maybe I should just put it off for another week or so...but if you do that, you just have to dread it for another week. No, just go.
Okay, here's my deal (I won't go into details/lucky you) but I have for the past several years gone to a female gyno. But she is a PA to a gyno, so can't do any procedures if you need one. She also had to take some time off to have a baby....how dare she? Anyway, no problem, we can get you in with Dr. T. (I will keep his name out of this). Oh all right, I will go to Dr. T. Well no one told me about Dr. T. If you have watched Grey's Anatomy....Mc Steamy! Not the main guy, the one with the beard....Mc Steamy, not Mc Dreamy. This is who walks into the room.....wait, back up. Take your pants off and put this paper over your legs the Dr. will be in in a minute. Great, is it me, or are those paper things getting smaller and smaller? So now the wait.....trying to stretch the paper around your whole body, as if you need to hide anything? Because in a minute Mc Steamy is going to see it all.....good grief. But still you think, if I can just cover this and that, so when he walks in your big butt won't be hanging out.....then you think, should I take my socks off? No, better not, have not had a pedicure in tooooooo long! Socks? Really? Oh hurry up, where is this guy? Wonder if this old geezer knows anything, where is Dr. L when you need her? La la la....Oh No....In walks..you guessed it, Mc Steamy! You mean he really is a Dr.? I thought he was an actor, no he is a Dr.- MY Dr.! And now ...put your feet in the stir-ups, that's good, now move forward..a little more, a little more.....Lord help me. Okay, don't make eye contact, just meditate, take yourself to Kauai...visualize the beach....as I look up to the ceiling...great, a cut out from a magazine of the beach! Oh yea, like that's going to help....are you kidding? I was almost there, then that stupid picture...right back to reality, now just a little pinch, almost finished.....now, can you raise your arm, we need to to a breast exam........:(

THE LION'S WON!

The Streak is over.......yahoo......go lions go lions go lions. Now on to next week, slow down people......1 game at a time. Okay, relax, one game at a time. But....go lions go lions go lions.....can't help myself! :)

A Cynical World

We live in a cynical world. The news is enough to make anyone think there is no hope. Sometimes our surroundings cause us to ask, is there no GOOD anywhere out there? Murder, rape, gangs, children missing, people holding children for 18 years in their backyard, the list goes on and on and on. But then you sit in church and you look around you and realize all the good in the world. I have great neighbors, great friends, great family. They would give me the shirt off their back if I asked them (most of them). We can make the world a better place. We do make the world a better place. The holidays are creeping up on us. Every year, myself and several friends have a needy family project. We collect food, donations, and buy Christmas gifts. We make a difference. It makes this crazy world a better place. There IS good news out there, we have to look for it. Better yet, we have to make it. Go out and make it a Good Day.

Like I Said GIVE THANKS!

The LION'S won! Yippee! They broke the streak...GO LIONS, GO LIONS. GO LIONS, not to mention..#57 ROCKED IT! Yea baby!

Sunday, Give Thanks....

Another beautiful day in Colorado. Sun shinning, birds chirping, roxy is basking in the sun.....off today, church, Lion's.
Life is Groovey......slow down, you move to fast, gotta make the mornin' last, just look at the sun, life is groovey......lalalalala lala, life is groovey......(good thing you can't hear me sing this, it would ruin your groovey day)
PS-After you give thanks for this awesome day....could you slip in a prayer for the Lion's? Go Lion's, Beat the Redskins!

Work gets in the way...

Okay, beautiful day in Colorado today, 80's.....tailgate at UNC, go Bears.....wait, stop, no.....got called into work.... It's okay, Put on a happy face. I'm lucky I have a job, my husband has a job, we have health care, we have so many blessings.....there are people out there that would give anything to be called into work today. So there you go, yes, work gets in the way, thank goodness.

Keep Em' Coming!

The Recipe's are comin' in....Yummy! Check out the Groovey appitizer page, keep em' comin', thanks!

It's Official!

Check out the "groovey appetizer link"! We have our first Guacamole recipe. Sandy's guac is yummy...thanks Sandy! So come on people...email me your recipes!

Sorry!

Windsor Wizards Won! They beat Berthoud! HUGE WIN!
GO WIZARDS!!!!!!!(in response to comment below).

Holy Moly Guacamole!

Hey people! I am adding a new page to this lovely blog....Groovey Appetizer's.....yum! And you are all invited to join in! Just email me your favorite guac and salsa recipes and I will post them, just think how many awesome recipes we will get! Can't wait! Not to mention, won't this be great for our diet's? NOT! :)

Life......

New job is good, old job is good.
Family is good.
Big football weekend.....CU won, UNC lost, UNLV won, Detroit lost.
2 for 2.......
Cold and Raining today.....NOT ready for the cold.
Want to be back in Kauai, on the beach with Mai Tai in hand.
ho hum, ho hum.

She works hard for the money.......

Okay, I am officially back in the work force, it's been too many years. This old housewife is not a happy camper. Okay, I'm in the cosmetics dept./fragrances.......easy, right? Fragrances, over 1 bazillion perfumes! eau de parfume, eau de toilette, lotions, gels,
oils....men's, women's. classics, contemporary, spicy, fruity, fresh, fresh powder, not too mention along with all the classics, everyone and their brother has a scent.....Usher, Sean John (p.diddy), Jessica Simpson, J-lo, Paris Hilton, Gwen Stephani, yada yada....
And everyone is different! And all product is on the wall, not in any order, oh, and did I mention, NO price tags?????? Sure I know the price of every frickin' bottle on the wall....NOT! I am a moron in this department.....the best thing....it smells great! I smell great! My customers smell great! My co-workers smell great! Yippee, we all smell great! Anyway, they wanted to leave me in the department all by myself tomorrow....just me...are they kidding? I said no way, not this grooveymom...to scary. So I mentioned this little bit of information to my manager and trainer..I have only been on the floor shadowing someone for ONE day.....you want to turn this whole place over to me on a week-end day? All by myself? Thank goodness they came to their senses.....I will not be alone tomorrow....can't wait till I know what the heck I'm doing!
One other thing....someone out there is making bank.....people pay $58.00-100.00 a bottle for these products and don't even bat an eye! Whatever...... PS- the new mens fragrance by Usher, VIP, is awesome!

Training day 2

Eight hours of training...in a room by myself, with a computer and a mock register, one CD.....did I say 8 hours, okay. I think I can ring up a sale, maybe even do an exchange. Sometimes I need my glasses, sometimes I don't, please don't tell me I have to get a chain to hold my glasses and wear them around my neck.....is there anything good that happens after 50? How can I stay groovey with glasses around my neck?

New Job

Okay, I am starting a new job this week. Part time to go with my other part time job...so now I can say I work full time (not quite) but close. So this new job I have (not saying names) but its in retail, large chain store.....that's all I'll say, don't want to get into legalities.....
Day 1 and 2 consisted of short orientations....2 hours each day.
Greet the customer, the customer is always right, sell, sell, sell,
all good. Think I can do this.
However......I may have a few issues once I actually get on the floor on my own.....I can make decisions....please don't tell me I have to have authorization to do everything.....pick my nose? Better ask a manager....Lord help me...I'll keep you posted!
Lot's of red tape....hard to teach an old dog new tricks. :)

blogfrog

How many blogs could a blogfrog blog? If a blogfrog could blog blogs? Hahahahahahahahah....

what the heck is all this stuff?

Okay, I have 3 email accounts, don't ask. 1 facebook account. 1 twitter account. 1 blog site. I belong to blogher, sitemeter, AdSense, and more. Now my niece says I need blogfrog, but I need a widget. My blog site has gadgets that you get to from your dashboard. But I can't find anything on my dashboard that says widget? We actually call my other niece Widget (nickname) but I don't think she can help.....I have also been researching Pings, from ping-o-matic, someone told me I need pings.....I'd like to take all these gadgets and widgets (not you K.) and pings and shove them up someones blogfrog.......whatever.

Sick of the news.....

Having a hard time writing today.......too many things to mention.
Realized I have too many crazy thoughts running through my mind...all from the news......
Wow, what a turn out in DC to protest Obamacare, taxes, big gov.
Amazing.....hope they were listening.
Sick of Bin Laden.
Very sick of ACORN.
Sick of awards shows.
Love fall, football, white chili, the power of prayer....
more later :)

Never forget 9/11

God Bless America and all those who have sacrificed for our freedoms!

Gotta keep movin'

Okay, I went to spinlates last night, yea! But I was home today, all day....so I had bran flakes for breakfast....good girl. Then I was hungry 2 hours later, so ate some leftover noodle stuff with green beans, healthy right? Green beans? Then was hungry 2 hours after that, lunch? Okay, pb&j, yum.....then I was bored, so I made peanut butter chocolate chunk oatmeal cookies, probably about 1000 calories per cookie....then dinner, I know, something small, light, tuna melts! And more noodle stuff with green beans. Then cookies for dessert, why is it I can't lose weight??????????????? Thank goodness for my neighbor, she came over and made me go for a walk, that was good, right? Just gotta keep movin' :)

Life.......

"Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes........"
Thought this was a cute quote, not sure if it makes me feel any better.

Start anew.....

My daughter sent me this scripture from a daily devotional she reads. It is by Joel Olsteen.
"For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland" Isaiah 43:19
Joel Olsteen then writes:
"What do you want to do with your life? If you could write your life story this morning, what would it say? Is your first reaction to see and describe yourself in terms of past experiences or present limitations, more in terms of losing or surviving rather than fulfilling your dreams?
If you've packed away your dreams, dare to unpack them today and ask God to rekindle them in your heart and mind. Its time to enlarge your vision. He wants to pour out his far and beyond favor on you. He wants to do big things and new things in your life."

I have been going through major changes in my life the past couple of months, and have been searching for what this next chapter holds, and then my little girl sends me this. What would my life story say if I wrote it today? It would be in the past. Time to start the future, and let Him lead the way. thanks missy-moo.

Forming An Opinion

"if we can't help each other see differences of opinion, then how can we form our own" grooveymom 2009'
I know we are all strong in our opinions, beliefs, religion, especially this groovey mom. But I do believe we have to listen to the other side (no matter what side we are on). If we don't listen, hear, ponder, study, discuss......how do we ever form our own opinion? One of our goals in life should be someone who's opinion is admired by others.
Now, go out and vote republican! just kidding.......:)

twitter dee twitter dumb

Okay, ridiculous! I now have twitter....I am "grooveymom" on twitter. I think that is all you need to know, if you need to find me on twitter. I have one follower.....don't think twitter will bring my blog to the masses.....groovey content, that's what is needed. Spread the word.....groovey content soon! :)

Dave Ramsey

Okay, more good stuff from Dave Ramsey. I wrote a little about him on my common sense page, but felt I had to comment again on him. He is amazing....he tells it like it is. No fluff, just gives it to you straight. Today was the last of the Dave Ramsey series our church is doing.....I don't think I'm ready to be done with him. I have his book, I will read it daily. I love how he reminds us, everything we have is NOT ours. It's His, it's Gods! ALL we have belongs to God. Something we need to remember when we get caught up in all the "stuff" out there....its not ours, its His.

Paranoid

Okay, starting to get paranoid.....email, blog, face book...too much of ME, out there for all of YOU. However, all of YOU seem to be out there also.....so are we all out there together? Thinking I need to make my blog about other stuff, not me. I never really wanted it to be about me.....but of course giving my opinion and writing stories about things in my life make it about me. Ugh! Who IS reading this anyway? Probably only a few people. Bummer, I want to reach the masses.....how can I get this blog noticed? Maybe I'll open a twitter account. What the heck is twitter? No, maybe I need more RSS feed, what's that? Oh no, the phone is ringing....it must be "big brother", should I delete something, I'm not answering......

Go Lions!

Go Lions! Go Lions! Go Lions! :)

FRIENDSHIP

Friendship is mutually cooperative and supportive behavior between two or more people. In this sense, the term connotes a relationship which involves mutual knowledge, esteem, affection, and respect along with a degree of rendering service to friends in times of need or crisis. Friends will welcome each other's company and exhibit loyalty towards each other. Their tastes will usually be similar and may converge, and they will share enjoyable activities. They will also engage in mutually helping behavior, such as the exchange of advice and the sharing of hardship. Friends are honest and understanding, and have the tendency to desire what is best for the other. (wikipedia) I have such friends........thank you K.

GROOVEY HAIR!

Yippee, I'm out of the 80's and into current times! Thank you Cari! (my groovey hairdresser)! I don't have a Mohawk, it's not bright red....but is is shorter and actually has some pizazz.....look out people, I know it will be hard to notice me without a clip in my hair......you'll probably confuse me with some cougar.....hahaha

Hair

Okay, today is the day. I am getting my haircut. And colored, long overdo! Every time I do this, my intention is to get a real haircut..something cute, new, up to date, you know, 2009ish.....
Then I get there, oh just trim it, I'm not sure, I want to be able to wear it up, pull it back....I have been saying this for 25 years. If I banana clip my hair up one more time I think I will barf.
So here I go......cut it, dye it, give me a Mohawk, shave it, punk it, dye it red, I don't care.......change it! I am in a time warp, stuck in the 80's (I think), who knows where this doo comes from? Help me.......I'll keep you posted.

The Trojan Warrior

Okay, I have gone totally techno! Yesterday I finally joined facebook, I think I had 25 friends in 25 minutes....I had no idea you people were all out there members of this crazy club....without me!
Anyway, back to blog reality. I love this whole blogging thing, very fun. And trying to make it a profitable small business thing makes it even better. I know most of you get the "ad thing", AdSense, they place ads on your site, if people click on the ads you earn money, yada yada. When you join AdSense you are able to request or deny any ad content you want. I placed filters on singles stuff, sex and reproduction stuff, drugs, you get the picture. However, one day I logged on and there was this large Trojan Condom ad, good grief, not that condoms are a bad thing. But I think that falls under sex and reproduction stuff. I logged into my AdSense account and checked my filters, all in place. So what's up with Trojan? It soon passed and I haven't seen the ad again. Then I get a message from a friend on facebook, she enjoyed my blog, yada yada, but did I realize I have Trojan ad's? Right next to my daughters wedding picture? I told my husband about this mysterious Trojan ad, he didn't see why I would filter this stuff? Are you kidding, if you allow it, I'm sure I would be a billboard for Vialis, Viagra, erectile dysfunction, not to mention, Hi, I'm Bambi, call me stuff.....anyway, if you try to contact AdSense, it's impossible. No phone number, and if you read comments from other people, they read-has anyone out there ever reached anyone at google AdSense? The replies are always no, and with a little attitude, like are you nuts, no one has ever talked to them, kind of like the CIA or something. So anyway, Mike and I have named this guy the Trojan Warrior, he's out there riding on a thread sneaking into blogs daring everyone to catch him. If you see him on Grooveymom....please ignore.

MONDAY'S..........

Here we go again.......Monday. Some of you may have noticed the "new layout of my blog. Thank you Jamie! I wanted a 3 column so we had to go with a different background, still groovey don't you think?
First day of the week and I know you will all be jealous when I tell you what I get to do today, no really, you will not be able to top it! I GET to go to the DMV and register all three of our piece of junk cars, don't get me wrong, I love our piece of junk cars, they are paid for. But why couldn't I have sent it through the mail, much easier? I could have! But I didn't. So now I have to go down there and get in line with all the !@#&* and the*&^%*@ and who knows who else and be depressed because the people that are there seem completely lost, not to mention some of them kind of criminal.....so judgemental, but so true. I know, I was there last month with my daughter to get her car registered. We stood in line trying not to have eye contact with anyone. It was scary, I guess *&%$# don't register their cars through the mail either. Anyway, too fun. Now aren't you jealous? Wonder if I should wear a mask? Swine flu? I might....okay a little paranoid. We are all God's people. Swine flu, more on that later........happy Monday.

BIRTHDAYS

I had a birthday this month....not something I ever look forward to. The fact that I have to say numbers that start with a 5......uhg! My awesome friend, Nancy, always gets me on track and reminds me of what a blessing birthdays are....she is right, they are a blessing. She reminds me life is something to celebrate! She gave me a little "celebration" party last night, too fun! Life IS a gift from God, every time we turn one year older, it is His gift. He looks down on my pitiful self and says: today is special, I chose to give you another year of life, what did you do with it? What are you going to do with the next one? When I turned 50 my niece Melanie sent me an email to say happy birthday. (she probably doesn't even remember this) In her message she knew I wasn't too happy about turning 50. But went on to tell me about a girl in her life (I don't want to get into names) but she was a young mother who was taken early by cancer. She was married with a child. She had shared with Melanie how she hated to hear people complaining about getting older, grey hair, wrinkles, all the stuff that goes with it.......she would have given anything to experience those things.....to watch her kids grow old, to watch herself grow old.....Mel will never know how much that hit me, I printed the email off and still have it, I take it out and read it every so often......puts things in perspective. Enjoy life, enjoy birthdays, enjoy aging. I think it's time to pull it out again and read it. I am one of the lucky ones.....I had a birthday this year. luv to Mel and Nancy....

TGIF!

Time to "get our happy on"
Why is it Friday's are always my favorite day of the week......because it's the weekend! It's not like I work full time, or have small children I have to wake up early for every other day of the week....actually things are down right dull around here lately...but you already know that. I think ever since school, high school, college, work.......we all live for Friday! YIPEE, it's here!
It reminds me of that song....."every body's workin' for the weekend........
I love Fridays! Ms. Social has a small party to go to tonight, a Detroit Lions game to watch tomorrow, and a party to go to tomorrow night! Fun, just what this empty-nester grooveymom needs!!! So, make it a good weekend! Go out and socialize, get some exercise, get some fresh air, and don't have too many cocktails! Have a great weekend! TGIF!

Get Your Happy On!

I read an article the other day about 5 ways to "get your happy on", good stuff. 1) Do something! Get out and do something, anything! 2)Meditate! I'm not so good at this, but I do go to yoga classes every so often, and every time I go, I think.....this is great, I need to come more often, go figure. 3) Get Friendly! Socialize with your friends, go out.....no problem here, I am the social queen....4) Move more, get moving, exercise! Need I say more? 5) Write a gratitude journal, even when you are at your wits end, writing something down that you are thankful for will change your way of thinking. So true! Give thanks.......:o)

Toooooo Quiet!

Okay, I said I survived and I did. But......it is way too quiet in my house. I am used to Clay "bouncing around" jumping over furniture, playing music too loud, complaining about nothing good to eat........never thought I would miss that, but I do. So, I am venting it all here in my blog. It will be okay, life will go on, I just have to adjust. And create some noise! Guess I'll put on the Rolling Stones.......I can't get no Satisfaction......a hey hey hey....
later, groovey mom

I Survived!

Okay, I survived the first day of school. Today is a new day. And I feel better. Clay also survived his first day of school. I am excited for him, he has so much ahead of him......we all have so much ahead of us...that has to be the focus! What are we going to do with our future? What can we do to make our mark? To make the world a better place, to enjoy life, to embrace our gifts ( and we do have them). Much to ponder, I'll get back to you.

MONDAY'S..........

Today is Monday. Remember that old saying "today is the first day of the rest of your life?" It's true, when you think about it, everyday is. But today really feels like that. It's the first day of school for Clay...college. So he's not here at home, he is off in his dorm room. I didn't get to make him a special breakfast this morning, or help him get his new school supplies loaded up in his new backpack......or take his picture, walk him to his new class or drop him off at his new school, or kiss him good bye.......he's on his own. And I am on my own this morning, sitting here with my cup of coffee feeling lost. Most of you know, my daughter got married this summer, she is not here either.......My wonderful husband is here (still in bed :)), but it's not the same...not for a mom. So, there you go, it IS the first day of the rest of my life! I can choose to wallow in self-pity, or I can get going and make it a great day......I will probably wallow for awhile, but I will move forward! No more excuses........I should now have a little extra time for myself. Maybe I'll get fit and lose that 20 lbs. I've been blaming on child bearing for 20 years, or maybe I'll go back to school, or maybe write a book! I'll start with getting up and taking a shower.....one step at a time.

Welcome to the San Diego Breast Cancer 3-Day:

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"Political Correctness"

Okay, I looked up the meaning of this "politically correct" thing. I found several definitions, but kind of liked this one the best:
A trend that wants to make everything fair, equal and just to all by suppressing thought, speech, and practice in order to achieve that goal.
Kind of scary when you really think about it. I'm okay with not wanting to offend any one person, group, religion, political party, etc. But suppressing thought, speech and practices, NO WAY! This is America, and we have freedom of speech! Forget Political Correctness! Be kind and thoughtful, but never be afraid to express your views, thoughts and beliefs. Be true to yourself, exercise your rights, and never compromise who you are!

White Trash/Red Neck Potluck!

Well, the party was another success! My neighbor and I threw our 2ND white trash party last night. Very fun! I know it sounds politically incorrect, but please don't be offended! It is all in fun. If you have issues, back off......I lived in a trailer for 3 years when I was young. No big deal!
Any way.....great costumes! Lot's of tattoo's, camo, mullets, and "pregnant" gals running around! If you have not been to a White trash themed party, throw one! It's worth it just to see the costumes people come up with. Very creative, and everyone gets into it, its amazing. I think there is a little red neck in all of us! And the food.......bologna sandwiches, spam, casseroles, franks and beans......
PS-what is political correctness? I think I will investigate this term...more later.

I Love My Girls!

Greetings Groovey Chicks!
Today is my birthday! I refuse to reveal my age.........let's just say over 50, yuk! Spent most of the day with my niece, Kaycee. She is awesome. A 30 something mom who I love to hang out with. I am so lucky that (even though I have awesome friends) I love to hang out with my family! What a blessing. I have a group of the most awesome niece's! I feel like they are all daughters and good friends. Not to mention my awesome daughter, who I would rather hang out with more than anyone on this planet! Oh, and I can't leave out my groovey sis! Anyway, as I ponder this special day, I am reminded of how blessed I am. I lost my mother when I was only 11. And I think God looked down on me and said, okay, I am now going to give you one of the best group of girls I can find and put them in your family! Sister, sister-in-laws, daughter, nieces, mother-in-law, etc. So enjoy! And I do! I wouldn't trade any of them! Some of them I don't see enough, but we pick up right where we left off every time we get together. So to all my groovey girls, I LOVE YA!!! Thank you for loving me, supporting me, and making my life better. :) You Rock!

Okay, so I said I was back........that was July 4th! It is August 17th!
Where does time go? I have had a HUGE summer......Chelsea got married! Clay is going to college......I will be an empty-nester......Lord help Mike!
Life is good (I think). I need to now get a life! Any suggestions will be appreciated. I am open, what does a middle aged groovy girl do with herself?
One who has been a mom and housewife for the past 23 years? I need a job! One that is flexible, and has meaning, is creative, and has serious cash flow, haha! Don't we all need this job?

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!
WE ARE SO BLESSED TO LIVE IN THIS GREAT COUNTRY!

It's been over a year since I've worked on this site! But I'm back!