Happy Hour Chatter

I will be away from a computer for the next four days. Therefore, the blogs will not be updated until I return. Take care.

I've come to the conclusion that work can be as entertaining or as boring as you make it.    Take today for instance....no one is safe around me.  I'm yucking it up with everyone, giving them a little grief, and just plain being a smarts**.   And you know what?  Peeps is digging it....errr, at least I *think* they are (they haven't decked me -  yet!) ~L~   I Am living up to my "mood" today (check L-hand side of this blog).  ~L~   It's gorgeous out there.  Get out an enjoy it!   Have a good one folks!         

Have you ever felt like the sludge of the earth, only to be buoyed by the gift of someones smile or kind word? Have you ever found yourself short of money in a checkout line and been rescued by the next person in line lending you the needed change or cash? How did it make you feel....to suddenly "matter" in that moment? I found myself in the grocery checkout line tonight behind an elderly lady who was checking out with a loaf of bread, a gallon of milk, and a tin of 4 muffins. She was paying cash and didn't have enough money for all of her purchases. She was visibly upset and wasn't quite sure what to do. The cashier asked if there was anything that she didn't want. She hesitated as if deciding.... she was only short $2.50. I stepped forward and gave the cashier the needed money and said to the woman, "If you will allow me, I'd appreciate it very much." She was stunned, then thanked me profusely and went on her way. But it is me who should be th...

As Memorial Day draws to a close, I hope that all of you took a few moments to remember the men and women of our Armed Forces who are serving in country and those abroad, as well as those who have fallen in the line of duty to protect all that America stands for. Say a silent pray for those injured in the line of duty. That being said, I hope you also remember those in your families that are no longer with you. I spent time with my brother, sister, and sister-in-law on Wednesday evening taking care of the graves of my mother and father, and to pay respects to my brother-in-law Earl. It is a time of bonding for us siblings. Terry and I have been doing the "cemetary run" every year since Dad passed away and it has only been recently (the last five years?) that Peggy has joined us. We usually have good weather but the last two years has been nothing but wind. We don't let it bother us too much though. This year would have been good if yours truly had remembered gardeni...

I sat through an hour of Farrah's Story (Farrah Fawcett's journey with cancer) and it both broke my heart and inspired me. Such incredible strength and faith she has. I cried for her and with her and she gave us a glimpse of her life living with cancer the past 2 1/2 years. God Bless her and comfort her - and her family.

Rock on!  I've been informed that this blog has hit 1000 hits.  This is so cool.   I have peeps that follow me!    Hope you all have a great day!!   Namaste'   Sherry    

This may be a little late in coming to the blog, but it IS heartfelt.  I wish everyone a Happy Belated Mother's Day and hope that your day was truly spectacular in every way.     I remembered my mother yesterday and cried just a little, wishing that she would have been here to just spend the day with her, hug her and tell her one more time how much I loved and missed her.   She was quite a remarkable mom and absolutely lived for her family.  My fondest memories of my mother were in the later years when we (children) would drive her to dialysis every week.  The car rides would give me a chance to catch her up on what was going on in my life and to get her very wise advice.  Sometimes we didn't talk at all as she would be too tired or worried.   She never complained about being on the dialysis machine for hours at a time though.  That's just the way that she was.    In the earlier years of my...

  Good Morning and TGIF!!!!   What a wonderful thing to wake up and realize that Friday has arrived and the weekend follows.  It has been a very productive week at work, and I'm planning on making this weekend productive at home.  I do have tons of things to do but need to be selective of the tasks that I will accomplish.  (I get overwhelmed when I look at the "big picture").     I tend to be a procrastinating perfectionist.     "What is that?" you ask?    Well, since I tend to be a perfectionist, I want everything done right and in my time frame - which is usually "now!".    Therefore, if I cannot do it correctly and finish it "now" - I tend procrastinate on doing anything until "the time is right."   I'm not one to have projects spread out for weeks, nor can I allow for interruptions (like having to leave a task because of an appointment).   I get in, do it,...

oh my gosh! This is too funny!   COWBOY IN A GAY BAR   A cowboy walks into a bar and two steps in, he realizes it's a gay bar.   But what the heck, he says to himself, "I can really use a drink."   When the gay waiter approaches, he says to the cowboy, "What's the name of your wee-wee?"   The cowboy says, "Look, I'm not into any of that, all I want is a drink."   The gay waiters says, "I'm sorry but I can't serve you until you tell me the name of your wee-wee.  Mine for instance is called "Nike," for the slogan, "Just Do It," and that guy down at the end of the bar calls his, "Snickers," because if really "Satisfies."   The cowboy looks dumbfounded so the bartender tells him he will give him a second or so to think it over.   So the cowboy asks the man sitting to his left, who is sipping on a beer, "Hey bud, what's the name of yours?"  The man looks back and says...

Yes, there is a new man in my life.  I've committed to him for a year  - at least once a month.  He promises to take my body to new heights and make me drip with sweat!    His name is Levi, and he's my personal trainer.    Ok - you can all start breathing again!  Geeez!!!  (LOL)   He is a trainer at the new gym that I've joined.  I met with him recently to discuss the fact that I'm in this hormonal state and seem to want to gain 10lbs when I even look at food.     I was also lucky enough to also meet his father, Brad, who has been a Master Certified Trainer for the last 25 years.  Between the two of them, they gave me a lot of ideas about a workout program and what I can expect from Levi (and what he expects from me).  Although I "was" in fairly good shape (before the winter from hell!), I expect there is a lot more that I can be doing to improve my health.    I'...

Ok - so like I finally decided that I have this blogging thing down pretty good. Now I should spread my wings. Facebook? MySpace? Twitter? Twitter. (Points to the side bar). You can all now follow me when I get a drink, fold laundry, or anything else that I deem absolutely necessary for my fan base to know! (I won't let you know when I go to the little girls room though - I DO have my limits!) ~L~ I'm going to give it a shot for a little while and see how it goes. If I absolutely can't live without twitter, I'll keep it. Take care and see ya around!

I received this in an email this morning and thought it worth sharing.  Happy May Day everyone! BY GRACE ARE YE SAVED I was shocked, confused, bewildered   As I entered Heaven's door,   Not by the beauty of it all,   Nor the lights or its decor..   But it was the folks in Heaven   Who made me sputter and gasp--   The thieves, the liars, the sinners,   The alcoholics and the trash..   There stood the kid from seventh grade   Who swiped my lunch money twice.   Next to him was my old neighbor   Who never said anything nice.   Herb, who I always thought   Was rotting away in hell,   Was sitting pretty on cloud nine,   Looking incredibly well.   I nudged Jesus, 'What's the deal?   I would love to hear Your take.   How'd all these sinners get up here?   God must've made a mistake.   'And why's everyone so quiet,   So somber - give me a clue.'   'Hush, ch...