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There are typos.

I'm not going back to fix them.

I'm very very very busy this morning.

No time to proof read anything.

Just call it part of the charm of the blog and get over it.

:D

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Ann

PS

I went back and reread the to do and already done list for today. Notice there is no mention of a lovely person handing me a cup of cocoa and shooshing me back into my office to write. There are no flower on my desk or kiss on my cheek. That is because at the moment the only place that I usually have privacy here,aka the bathroom, is occupied by pups.



I have to write people. I'm a writer. It's what I'm supposed to be doing.

Ack.

And it's Friday the 13th.

And my feet are cold.

Really and truly cold.

I haven't had sex in forever.

I do not like being celibate.

It's sucks more than having cold feet.

Ack.

Ack.

Crap, out of buttermilk, have to add get butter milk to today's to do list.

I hate to do lists almost as much as putting "" around things.

Yes, I do know better.

No, I'm not. I'm supposed to be slacker. See. Up there in the title. It's says, The Slacker Chronicles. That's me. Slacker.

I'm suposed to be slacking not running round checking things off my "to do" list.

Again ack.

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gotta go.

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Okay God here's the deal.

I know that we need cold weather. It's part of the circle of life thingy but seriously. It's cold. The temperature droped 50 degrees in 49 hours. I went from wearing shorts to wearing double layers of clothes.

I CAN SEE MY FRIGGIN' BREATH INSIDE THE CABIN.

(And it's Friday the 13th.)

Everyone's cranky.

The two legged people and the four and two legged critters are really cranky. Cassanova (the rooster) attacked me when I tried to put him in the now luxury chicken condo. I was trying to put him some place warm and he tried to spur me. HE JUMPED ON TOP OF THE CHICKEN HOUSE AND TRIED TO ATTACK ME WITH HIS FEET. HAVE YOU SEEN THOSE FEET. THERE ARE CLAWS AT THE END OF THEM. Sorry for shouting but he tried to attack me. LOL. I can't wait to try and take him out of the luxury chicken condo with indoor heat. If I weren't so soft hearted, I'd leave him in the chicken pen but that wouldn't be nice.

I am changing his name.

His new name?
Chicken Pot Pie.


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I'm going to the beach next weekend.

I'm going to sit in a lawn chair in the sand and hope that it's not raining.
I'm going to sit in a lawn chair in the sand on the beach even if it is raining.
I'll wear an umbrella and a hat.

Hopefully? A miracle will happen and I'll have a romantic encounter.

Or at the very least?
I'll go out to eat without dog print and dog hair on my person.

I will be the elegant, grown up that I am.

Underneath all this animal stuff.

Sure, I'll miss the two and four legged critters but I need a break.

Love and kisses,

Ann

(PS If you're Newt and you're reading this? Hug. I can really use a hug.)

Now then, I'm off to the fun of living on a farm.

Back tonight to let you know what all we did this week. It was eventful.

And it started by me getting bit on the butt by a tick.

I'm not kidding.

I really, reaaally, reeaaallllly need that beach break.

I got bit on the but by a tick people.

It hurt.

I could have gotten, get this, DISEASES!!!!!!!

More tonight.

Ann.


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LOL. Oh mercy. I just looked at the calender.

It's Friday, 13th or January.

AKA. Friday the 13th.

If I didn't already have enough complications.

Now?

I've got Friday, the 13th to contend with.

Yikes.

Three day weekend. WB will be here to help put up insulation in cabin.

Hopefully will be warmer tonight and we won't see out breath inside the cabin.

That's for outside.

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Hugs,

Next couple of posts are new.

Will let you know how things go tonight. Hopefully I'll get to go to fencing tomorrow instead of spending the morning wrangling animals.

Missed tai chi yesterday and alreay I'm feeling cranky. Of course that could be because I spent part of last night sleeping with the dogs. Nothing says fun like a dog pouncing on a full bladder at 2am. Especially fun if the bathroom is next door and you have to try and lock the cabin door with gloves on while you have to pee and the dogs are running around and around barking because it's COLD and they want to go inside.




That MIGHT have something to do with me being cranky this AM.

OR it could be that the same pup who woke me up at 2am by poucing on my full bladder also woke me up again this AM by pouncing, licking me in the face, and demanding to go for walkies.

LOL. No sleeping through this Friday the 13th.

Like the sign says, "Keep calm. Carry on."




(I love my dogs. I love my dogs. I love my dogs. I love my dogs. Oh crap.
Seriously, we don't do this level of cold. That's why I have a sailboat and the dogs have short hair.)

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Well, we almost made it through the night.

When Ivan finally jumped on my stomach at the exact time I had to go pee?
When I could see my breath inside the new cabin?

I did the only sane thing I could think of.

We all went inside.

The pups were joyous and I got to go tinkle without it freezing mid stream.

The good news is that WB brought insulation and I have (thanks to a heck of a good power extention cord have electricity. Took a bit of work and a ccouple of blown fuses. Did get the chickens sorted with heat lamps and plastic. Good news is that I now have the lamps needed for the brooder next spring. Yay.

Sun is out. Gonna let the pups out for their walkies and then inside for treat. Swap out the clean chicken water for the dirty one. Clean the dirty one (I do this daily. Makes for happy chickens. Make sure that the chicken bfood bowl is filled. Collect eggs. Move the chickens back into the chicken yard. Put the pups up. Clean the water bowls in the kennels (have to wait until mid day to do clean up because of the ice.)

Wash towels because today is Friday and it's wash the towels day.

Call mom to find out about my aunt.

Get the mail.

Already done list for this morning.

Walked two sets of outside dogs.
Made sure that the dog kennels are clean.
Dumped ice out of water bowls. Maked sure they have water. Will wash water bowls when it warms up outside.
Made sure that there's food and water for outside dogs.
Fed, walked, and gave meds to one of inside dogs.
Walked another of the pups.
Put one of the pups in the bathroom.
Made sure that bathroom floor is clean (disinfected).
Cleaned the water bowls and put food in the bowls in the bathroom for now inside pup.
Fed the bird.
Made sure that there is food and water for inside pups.
Found the other heater for cabin.
Checked on cabin to see if the heater that is outside is working.
Found broom and dust pan for cabin.

Made sure that the gates are closed.

Breakfast?

Milk, rolls, ham, cheese, and buttermilk.


Lunch?

Homemade vegetable soup, ham and cheese sandwiches, bananas, and milk.


Why?

Cause baby? It's frickin' cold outside.


:D Ann,

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Finally!!!

For the first time EVAH!! (at least on this blog)

Someone has posted in the comments.

True, it's a SPAM post about knock off hand bags but it is a comment.

Hurrah and hurray!!!

Now if I can only get someone to actually say hello?

I'd be delighted.


Song?



I really and truly do not like this song.

I reeaaaaaly don't.

It reminds me of this couple who'd been married 27 years, raised kids, and then divorced. Everyone who knew them was apparently required to take sides. They were both nice people but they married really young. When the kids grew up and moved out? They realized that there wasn't any relationship left. Very sad. First they let you know that you aren't welcome and then when you finally leave they tell you that they knew it would never last. Funny, it took less than a year for one of those busy bodies to fill the ex's shoes.

I didn't take sides because I like them both.

So someone? Give the "Sister Better Thans who make folks feel unwelcome cause what they really want is to be in the other person's shoes" a big ole kick in the ass.

LOL bunch of busybody gossips.

Besides. I was in one of those relationships. Lost alot of so called friends because of it. Found out that he was seeing me and someoneelse at the same time. Guess the folks who said I wasn't good enough missed that bit of gossip.

I really don't like this song.

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There's only one reason to own a microwave.

Microwaved chocolate ice cream.


Yummy.

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Goals for 2012

"Queenly tips for living the good life..."

1) Treat yourself royally.

2) Honor who you are.

3) Do what you love.

4) Embrace your age.


To do list?


Go to the "Over 50 and feeling nifty." meet up at the Burger King.

Get a breakfast burito.

Come back later and order the Whopper for supper.


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Feeling pitiful.

Shouldn't.

LOL

Roll Tide.



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Valentine's Day sucks.

It always has except for one time.

But the rest of them?

Suck.

....

Now I'm supposed to be plucky, put on a happy face and celebrate my loving nature.

Instead?

I'm going to the Kroger. Gonna' buy a dozen roses.

And tear the petals off each one of them one petal at a time.


"...Does he love me? No. Does he love me not? Yes. repeat..."

I will not be plucky.

I will be sucky.

I do know the difference.

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Happy Valentine's Day, Irish David. I don't know where you are, but, thanks to you, I know what romantic looks like.

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Unfortunately, while I may know what it looks like.
I don't see it anywhere.

And, no, I'm not going to make the best of it or celebrate the love in the world by making some assine post like





(although it is an excellent mind worm)


Instead?

I'm gonna go with this:




Daaaayyyooo. Daayayyayayo.

Daylignt come and me waanna goooo....

to the beach.

LOLOLOLOLLOLOLOL, I love my dog(s).

Soldier on.


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"... Apparently it was all a lie. An elegant fiction designed to fcuk with my head. Or it was some kind of psychological attempt to kill the optimism in my heart...."


Winter Soltice

C Anne Ford


I got bit by a tick. Nasty little tick. Bit me on my butt. 

That's not the point.

I don't know if I trust a man who tells his significant other to go to a complete stranger to get medical care on the same day that he's going to his own doctor.  It doesn't seem right.  You'd think that if you are claiming to love the person, you'd tell them to come see your doctor. It's not like asking a guy to go see a gynecologist.
No, it's like NOT asking someone to go see your doctor. It is, instead, asking them to go see a strange doctor at the free clinic on the exact same day and hour that you're going to see your private doctor.

The reason?

Dunno'

My guess is that the guy's got a thing for one of the staff and he doesn't want them to know that he's married.

Or he's going to get tested for VD.

I'm hoping for the second option or both if it's actually the first one. Nothing says revenge for roving like a burning pee pee. :D

Whhheeeeeeee. (tee hee)

Which reminds me.

Could it possibly be time to think about the ultimate Venereal Disease, Valentine's Day?

Ack.

This year I have the best Valentine's Day Hurricane Hole.

A real one.

I can wine and dine my own self.
Gonna grill steak and drink tea.

LOL


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Roll Tide

:D




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"I don't make New Year's resolutions. Instead? I leave the bad with the old year and bring the happy good into the new. Works better."

C Anne Ford, January, 2012


It's busy now. Have things to do inside and outside. Going to bed early because I'm getting up very early. Not much time on the computer.

Wishing you, Gentle Reader, a happy day and good new year.

Since I'm not a practicing Mayan? I'm not really worried about 2012.

Same to you and yours.


Anne

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Note to readers. I had posted the YouTube of Trace Adkins' song Day Like This on my blog post. Apparently this displeased someone and instead of just saying that we couldn't post the song here, someone fixed it so that you couldn't read my blog at all. So I've removed the video.

I will no longer post anything by Mr. Adkins on my blog, no longer buy his music nor watch. I WAS a big fan of his music. I liked the message that it sent. Since I don't get a financial gain from posting his music on my blog and he get's free advertising, I'm not sure what I've done wrong.

It's not like the person who up loaded my entire blog (2 years of work) and then got a job out of it. I was simply posting music that I thought was pretty good in an age where women tend to be treated pretty bad as subject matter.

Anyway, I can post the next part as it is my words that are now on this post.


From Winter Solstice a story that I've been working on.

And folks who not only banned Mr. Adkins's music but also blanked the words that I own?



I'm a writer. The great thing is I don't need your words for my blog. I can write my own.
LOL






"Finally, after what seemed like weeks with no smile or even a word, she looked and him and said 'I love you.'

He never really knew why she said it. They were looking at letuce in the Kroger. He'd picked up a head of romaine, shook it and said to himself, "Looks like your brother"..."

From Winter Soltice

C Anne Ford



And from the comments

LOL I almost forgot. A riddle. What cannot be bought? What cannot be sold? What is worth more than silver? What is worth more than gold? What cannot be seen but is visible to all? What is constant but changes all your life?


And

LOL. I just marvel at people and then? I go find a friend to sit next to. Last night I hugged WB's neck. I meant it. He and I have been through alot together, so when I hugged his neck and he hugged mine? Something clicked. I was grateful to have that hug from him. . .


Not sure what the problem is about this post but someone doesn't want for me to  attach the video and two post comments. Nor do they want you to see the comments on this blog post OR comment.

You can post comments to this blog post on any of the other blog posts. I'll see it.

Hugs.

Again I'm not sure what the problem is because the words to Winter Soltice are mine AND? I've gotten no financial gain from Mr. Adkins' video.

I"ve always given free advertising to the songs on this blog but I can stop right now.

Although I do hope to get financial gain from being a writer.

C Anne Ford

Jan 23 2012



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Don't feel much like writing.

Sad.

Need happy, Happy, and "happy" PDQ.

Until then?

Click here http://12dotsandablot.blogspot.com/2010/03/125500-pm-uh-oh-got-phone-call-from-not.html


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There's still time...


There are people who are paying folks layaway bills at the WalMarts, the KMarts, the Targets ....

Here's how you can too.

Go to your nearest place that have layaways. Ask them if there's someone one who's about to loose their layaway toys.  If you want, you can pay upto a dollar. You can do it like a Secret Santa if you wish. The store can call the person whose layaway you've helped pay and wish them a Merry Christmas.

Sometimes just a little will help.

http://www.sooeveningnews.com/features/x2321502/Anonymous-donors-pay-strangers-layaway-accounts

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I'm sorry for the ad with this video but I'm in a hurry. Will look for an ad free version later.

So why this video and the link to http://www.tzchristmas.com/

Because.

There are millions of people who live in the US and they are from all over the world. It's hard enough to get family to agree this time of year. Can you imagine getting millions of people to agree?

I can.

This Christmas? I'm asking for something special. I'm asking that for one day all of us get along. I'm asking for Peace. No matter who you are or where you are? Surely for one day we can all sit and marvel at this world. Like when it snows in the city and instead of hearing all the traffic you hear quiet.

I hear Hope.

Today complete strangers and kind friends greated me with "Happy holidays.", "Merry Christmas.", "Namaste" (I think that I spelled it right.) ... I think that you get the point. In the paper, there was a fella who met a fella shinning shoes who shared the "happy". He wondered of all the places his feet had taken him in his life.

Happy, Merry


I'm sorry that this fella is having such trouble with his neighbor.

I'm hoping for a Christmas miracle.


When we were little and didn't know each other, WB and I both had families who took us to see the Christmas lights. We took Pup when he was little. I don't know what it is about the magic of those lights that made us happy. I do know that it was the most fun.

It's the same for both of us and for Pup too.

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Peace on Earth and good will to all mankind.


"...It's been a long hard ride and I won't lose hope..."



Peace and hope.


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Sigh.

Tonight I'm having one of those every part of me hurts nights. It helps if I can get a back rub but no such luck tonight.  Still tired from being sick but am feeling better than I did.

T'would be nice to curl up with a good story.






LOL. I need a hug...
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Notice!

Only 56  days until Luke and Liz's first anniversary!

Save the date!

Buy the gift!


Yay!


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Hmmpf.

Now if Newt were here, I wouldn't be sitting listening to Van Morrison on this cold winter's night. Oh no.

Instead I'd be bouncing like a bunny round this virtual gloom. Singing like Tigger from Winnie The Pooh. Telling here about Tai Chi and the chickens and the fact that Atticus the Finch was still alive and well. That I'm going good and having a bit of a good time at it.

But alas.

No Newt.

Which makes me sad.

:(

LOL

Need music









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"...

"Now then," she said, "If life's been kind? Then stay where you are. Be happy for the gifts you've been given. But --" and here she paused and drew a breath, " -- but if life's been hard?  Come here and sit by the fire with me. There's a place for you to lay your head in my arms. Rest and be glad for the company."

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from

Winter Solstice

12/12/11

c anne ford






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The point wasn't to master the Tai Chi form. Nope.  The point was to do something. Something different than I'd done and something that I, in my heart of hearts, would be good for me to do.

So I did.

I practiced.

Went from "...flapping chicken..." to  spreading my wings.


Then?  I made my ownself laugh. (Which really is half the battle.)



And guess what. It feels pretty good.
:D

Lots to do. Fencing class begins next month...

Hugs,

Ann

PS.



Cya on the beach Happy.


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Tonight's menu?

meatloaf

baked sweet potatoes

Song of the day?

Trace Atkins

(See video below)

Oh and it's official.

While it might not be the best Tai Chi form?

While I have to stop everyonce in a while to check the list of moves

(or cough)

While there's still more to learn?

Guess what.

Yep,

I can now do the 108 Tai Chi moves.

Yay to all the beginning Tai Chi students!!

Congrat!!!.

I finally saw the last new move.

I am so happy it's silly.

LOL

Here's the Trace Atkins song

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Slap, dash, go.

oh oh oh




lOL. Irony.


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And because the night can be long.





For David



Where are you? How are you? Did you marry? Have a family? I hope that whatever your fate was that it it's a happy one. And if it's not happy? I hope that the road brings you back here to us.

And because I found it but just not now.





Until then?



Love,

Ann

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I dearly love talking to Pup.






Next post? Convo about Martha Graham, Master Moy (108 Taoist Tai Chi moments), Mummenschanz, the Modern Dance movement, and the Muppets.

LOL

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On the homeward stretch of tai chi's 108 movements.




As I've been practicing the kick sequence in the middle of the tai chi form, it has me thinking of the dances choreographed by Martha Graham. Was talking to Pup about it tonight. We looked up Lamentations by Martha Graham and found the following video of Ms. Graham dancing. A friend, who used to dance, was telling me about Martha Graham and the dance movement she help found. Apparently there are movements in modern dance and a dance philosophy in general that are unique to this dance form. Even the contraction and stretch within the movement is different.

Here's the YouTube of Ms.Graham dancing her original work, Lamentations. It's the first time I've seen here dance. I've seen photographs of here dancing and I've seen others recreate her work, but actually seeing her dance is a treat.

I'm saving this series of videos for later conversation with Pup. I really do wish that Billy were here to talk to Pup about dance and about Ms Graham. Plus I'd love for Pup to talk to Billy. I used to love to talk to him because we would pull from all kinds of ideas in order to understand a process. Pup does it too. If a movement of an atom would express and idea in dance? Both of them would use it to illustrate the point.




This is supposed to be Martha Graham dancing and not someone recreating her work.

If you aren't familiar with her work, Martha Graham was one of the founders of the Modern Dance movement. It's apparently unique with it's own dance theory. Supposed to be different than ballet.

Anyway the kick sequence in the second part of the tai chi form is very much like Martha Graham to my eye.

Who came first? I'm thinking it would be Tai Chi. Would love to ask Ms Graham if she was aware of the TaiChi movements. Hopefully someone did ask.

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G'night, We're actually feeling much better here.

Hugs,
Ann

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Was talking to Pup about the similarities between Martha Graham and Master Moy's 108 Tai Chi kick sequence. He mentioned seeing the dance group Mummenschanz on the DVD of the first season of The Muppet Show. Off we went to YouTube. Sure enough there are similarities.



Which led us to this video by Mummenschanz



.Pup's quick.

I wish Billy were alive to talk to Pup. He'd have had much to say and Pup would have had much to share in the conversation. Now I wish that I could have Master Moy, Martha Graham, the folks from Mummenschanz, Billy, Pup, WB, and myself in the same room to talk about influences in movement and dance.

Sigh. T'would be a good conversation.

Got to go. Sleep for me and Pup needs the computer. BBL


Don't you just love YouTube.

I'm getting that "time to sleep" feeling.

.Back later.

Ann

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We're in the middle of a cough and cold hurricane.  Honest to mercy, I'm leaking fluids or coughing them up from all bodily orifices.

It's not pretty to have tissue stuffed  up your nose because the cough meds quit working and the next dose hasn't started.yet.

So far?

I've yelled at the dog, yelled at Pup, yelled at WB, and whined at the LLShow about how bad I feel.
 (LOL Like Craig Ferguson could actually hear me.)

Last night I was particularly fuzzy and missed Trace Adkins sing Million Dollar View.

Heck, and heck again.

When I went looking I found the song, I found this one instead.

So I'm posting it instead.

But that's not the point of this post.

The point is that I've been a bit under the weather and very cranky. Add to this that Pup is also under the weather and cranky and you have alot of cranky.

At the moment he's declining my offer to make hot cocoa and is suggesting I go back to bed.



Good idea.

But

That's not why I'm posting this AM.

Nope.

I'm posting about someone who's working hard this AM and is by all the signs, fixin' to get sick too.

This is for WB.


You're welcome WB.

Thank you for rubbing my back, getting us chicken soup, getting us tissues and thermometers and cough medicine.

Yes, we are VERY fond or the NyQuil and that Mucinex stuff is great.

I'm grateful for the gallons of ginger ale and orange juice so that we can keep hydrated.

And when I can keep my eyes open?

Thank you for the books and the videos.

But mostly thank you for hugging our viral infested necks and saying, "Hang in there. You're going to get better soon." knowing that at any minute we could sneeze and expose you to our cold and cough germs.

Still you hugged our necks.

And now you're sneezing.

Yes, we will try to take good care of you while you are sick.
Yes, you can whine about it.
Yes, we will buy you the name brand tissues with the aloe and lotion in it so that our noses don't look like Rudolph the Reindeer.

And, no, we won't make seasonal comments if your nose turns red.

Instead?

(If we can. Hey, we are still sick ourselves.)

We will plump your pillows.
We will bring you juice.
We will make you chicken soup.
We will even put your "...cootie infested, used tissues..." into the waste basket when they land on the floor because you are just to weak to throw it with accuracy.

We will understand that just throwing it in any random direction is indeed a Herculean effort worthy of understanding.

And, WB, yes, we will put extra salt into the "healthy" chicken soup because, yes, we agree that when you have a cold stuff already tastes bad. You need the extra salt.


Your welcome for putting the towels on the windows of your car last night.
I'm glad that you didn't have to clean frost off of your windows.

No, I didn't have a problem going out in the cold to do it. I was feeling feverish at the time. Needed the cold air.

And WB?

After staying up late to rub my back and get us all settled in?

It was the least I could do.




Hugs, WB.

Don't get too sick and hurry up and get well. We've got places to go and lots to do. Having fun and an adventure is an art. And this hear Slacker is a master of the art. While I might not have to go anywhere to see a "million dollar view"? I'm certainly going to. Will be glad to have the company on the trip.

Oh and WB? One more thing.

That guy on tv may be funny and good looking, but you?

You really are a "million dollar view".





Here's that Trace Adkins song.

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My head knows reality.

But my heart? 

My heart knows faith.





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Today a young man is laid to rest.


In the arms of the Earth his body will lie.

Each day he will become more and more a part of the land.


While above his mother and father will walk the Earth asking,

"Is love alive?"


He was 17.


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A long time ago in a different place and time, my love and I waited for a son to be born.  It was a terrible struggle to get him here but come he did.  When we held him crying, we told him that it would be okay. We were there to help him. There to keep him safe.

I feel asleep believing this.

Then I woke up.



His life was brief but his lesson is with me always.


It was the reason why I stopped to ask,


"How can I help?"


We are the family of man.


The universe is vast.


Our boat is so small.


"Is Love alive?"


I think so.



So to the mother and to the father who I met on that cold road?

This day your kind son and my son are playing in Heaven.

They feel no pain.

There, they are spared the troubles of this world.


In the arms of the angels, their days are sunny and kind.

While we struggle here with the dark of the world wondering if we are good enough for Heaven?

They were spared that struggle.

God, seeing this extrodinary kindness in them, spared them the pain of this world.

He took them home.


Be kind to one another and have faith.


We will all be together someday.


Is love alive?

Yes.

I know that it is.
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Hugs,

Ann


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Rise up. Rise up 'Bama Nation.


Time for football domination.






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"I keep readin' about how Alabama doesn't deserve to play in the BCS bowl.

It's got me wondering.

If they're so bad and you're so good?

How come ya'll ain't playin' ? "


- quote, unknown
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19 days until Christmas.

26 days until the New Year

33 days until the BCS Bowl


Priorities, people you've got to have your priorities.





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My daddy asked me
When I was three
"Can you? Will you? Be tougher'n me?"






This game is the one that giants play on any Saturday all over. From the Cascade Mountains to the Florida swamps to the Cali streets to mid west farmers. All tribes of one school or another.  All claiming bragging rights and flying colors. The people who play? They be giants. The fans? Tougher than nails.


Football in the deep south is different. Tougher because the fans are tough. They build ships that cross oceans and outter space. They work oil rigs in some of the harshest conditions.. Life gives them little but they make it fierce. Their champions have to be tougher than the rest because their fans are.  They play hard because they live and love life hard.  That's what I hope will come to this game between LSU and 'Bama. Play hard.  Show the rest of the football tribes just what football is about and why you are there.

Because you are the best. 





Cut from the Earth.
Baked by the Sun.
Hurricane and tornado.
Instead of blood.
Bayou or back woods?
Giants all.

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Hope that everyone has a great month and a happy entry into the new year

The Zen Experiement this summer worked great.  Have a full "already done list" for the year.

Only 5 more moves left to learn in tai chi and still have one more month to go.


Going to be a busy year in 2012.

Ciao,

Ann


The following was posted earlier but it's a good message for 2012.






Be different.

Be astronauts.

Be explorers.

Be teachers.

Be students.

Interview the world and change your inner view.

The next face you see.

Maybe they see the world different.

Ask them what they see.

And then?
Pay attention.

You may see the world like they do.

Or?

You could see the world in a whole new way.

Perfect.

Happy holidays and happy New Year.

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They call them the Crimson Tide because when they come at you it's like a huge wave of red.

"I'll put you through Hell, but at the end of it all, we'll be champions."

Paul "Bear" Bryant

There're people here who say that the fact that they "bleed red" has nothing to do with biology and everything to do with 'Bama football.

The others say that they "bleed orange and blue" because of Auburn.

In the end? It's the football.

Not the kind with the round ball that's played in other parts of the world but the other kind. The kind that giants play. The ground? It shakes when they run. Fierce. Each year we wait to see. The rankings, the polls, and now the BCS. Looking into the crystal ball and willing to find a National Championship there.

It's pride. It's our state.

It's football.

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Wake up. Wake up. Bama nation.

Time for football domination.

Rematch in the Sugar Bowl?

Bama fans say, "Roll, Tide, Roll"



Voodoo Kings and Voodoo Queens.

This games like you never seen.

LSU and Tide will Roooooollll.

See you in the Sugar Bowl?



They're saying here that, even if Georgia beats LSU,  it's still LSU v Bama.

Somehow? I'm thinkin' that there'll be alot of folks watching that LSU/Georgia game. LOL

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LOL. Really, I don't care but the idea of it as a rebound? Or maybe a "I'm free and I can? What are you gonna' say. They're both consenting adults. 

But honest? In the photo of them both (the one with Smart in the sailor hat)? He looks just like a buff Mark Anthony. I'm wondering if it's all just PR and Smart is along for the ride? Maybe Jen with the kids at Christmas, a glam New Years, and then?  A Valentine's break up?

Have fun and watch your "hearts".  It's not my thing but hey it's not my life.

LOL

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"I Know That There's Something I Forgot" memoir by C Anne Ford



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If you're a college football fan, you've heard.

Who'll be playing for the national title in New Orleans?
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Sung to the melody Hurry Christmas by Alvin and the Chipmunks, words by C Anne Ford



Bowl bid, bowl bid time is here.
Time for worry.
Time for fear.
We've been good but can it last?
Hurry bowl bid.
Hurry fast.

'LSU wants the Sugar Bowl.
Georgia's saying, :"Oh hell no.".
We can hardly stand to wait-
Oh bowl bid don't be laaaateee.

We can hardly stand to wait
Oh bowl bid don't be late.






Auburn and Arkansas tried to snatch.
An LSU and  a Bama rematch
Now Georgia's saying, "Oh hell noo."
To rematch in the Sugarbowl.
Game statistics.
Fumble facts.
An LSU and a Bama rematch.
We can hardly stand to wait.
Ohh bowl bid don't be late.

Game statistics.
Fumble facts.
LSU and a Bama rematch.
Million dollar coaches OOOH
Fight down at Sugar Bowl.


http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/colleges/bcs-standings-lsu-alabama-poised-to-meet-for-title-likely-regardless-of-conference-championships/2011/11/27/gIQASfQL3N_story.html?tid=pm_sports_pop

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Be different.

Be astronauts.

Be explorers.

Be teachers.

Be students.

Interview the world and change your inner view.

The next face you see.

Maybe they see the world different.

Ask them what they see.

And then?
Pay attention.

You may see the world like they do.

Or?

You could see the world in a whole new way.

Perfect.

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"Do something daring. Be bold."

Best words I've heard today from two people who give great advice.

Hugs. Seriously. Hugs.



We are all born to fly.

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Dear Santa,


I've been very good in my budgeting class.

This is what I've learned.

Ask for much more than you need and you might get what you need.

So I'm asking for:

A trip around the world for me and two very nice people.

An IPad 2.

A new barn to replace the one I don't have.

A horse. A great big draft horse to go into the new barn.

The materials to build the chicken house.

A cross fence.

A trip to California so that I can see the Santa Monica Pier, the Late Late Show taping, red wood trees, San Francisco, and the Pacific Ocean.  For three very nice people. The good news is that the tickets to the Late Late Show with tv's Craig Fergson are FREE. (Fine print: The bad news is that the airline tickets are not. Would accept bus tickets but hotel rooms? Ah no. )

Okay, an epi or foil.  Think fencing.

A wi fi thingy to go with the IPad 2. Otherwise the cell phone service here is crap.

A truck to go along with the barn and the horse. (So I can haul hay for the horse. Those draft horses are HUGE so they may eat alot. Need the truck.)

LOL A sense of humor for WB who will take this list way to seriously and start saying things like , "...budget...". WB NEVER has a sense of humor when it comes to money.

A new storage shed because I'm thinking that the pole barn is a stretch. If I do it right a storage shed would work too. BUT it must have a stall for the horse and a place to put the dogs/chickens when it's cold.

LOL, WB if you're reading this take a deep breath. You know how this makes you flustered.  WB has no clue how to window shop. "Get in, buy it if it's in the budget, and get out." That is WB's motto.

(for Christmas I'm thinking that we're all getting a shiny red apple from WB. I'm getting him a nice dress shirt from LandsEnd but don't tell him that because he'll say, "No, not in the budget.")

And Santa one more thing. I'd really like "Peace on Earth. Good will to all." and bringing back the folks who are in the armed services healthy would be good too.

Serious note. Every year I ask for Peace on Earth. Every year. You'd think that for just 24 hours we all hear on Earth could be quiet and get along for one day. Just one day. So far, nope but I keep asking anyway.




Bottom line, Santa?

I'd be happy with a new jib sail or maybe a bottom job for the boat.

Even better? I'd love to have the boat here.

And that Peace on Earth thing. That would be good too.



Who loves ya' Santa?


Hugs and kisses from one of the good girls and boys,


Author Ann

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Saw movie Hugo(3D) then out to eat and to the grocery store. Cried like a baby (at the movie not at the drive through or the grocery).

I thought that the movie would be over the top sappy but there's this moment at the end --- lol, it had me in tears and then it had me.

Something about everyone needing a place to be...

Then there's the scene with Hugo and friend at the library when they're reading about the early history of film. I have that same experience when reading some blogs.



The youtubes are like magic windows into another world. As a matter of fact, if Santa would bring me that IPad 2, it really would be a magic experience where I could just touch the screen and ---



LOL. Real magic would be Santa bringing that IPad2.

Not holding my breath.


Dang this year has just flown by.

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Well they may not be throwing toilet paper in the trees on Toomer's Corner but over in Tuscaloosa there'd be a party...

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Roll Tide. War Eagle.


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Already done list.

Stuff self with turkey/dressing.
Supper of pumpkin AND pecan pie with glass of skim milk.
Fuss with relatives.
Go to gym and talk about up coming Iron Bowl.
Discuss likely chancces of an Auburn upset or that Alabama will be in play off for National Champion ship.
Figure odds. Go to sales. Buy self Christmas prezzie.
Go out to eat only to find out that there are three televisions with restaurant showing the LSU v. Arkansas game.
Talk to more about the chances of an LSU/Arkansas upset.
No up set.
Go home and talk about rankings. Here lecture on how the only way Alabama will end up in the play offs now is if Georgia beats LSU and how that's not going to happen.
Put up some kind of Christmas decorations.
Discuss more about Iron Bowl and college football championship.
Go with Pup to fun activity.
Come home and watch part of Iron Bowl.
Eat entire bag of potato chips and dip in nervous energy frenzy.
Stop the madness by telling self it's just a game.
Stop watching game and go outside to visit.
Then get in car and go on grocery store errand (actually it's just an excuse to get out of the house.)

Stop to get BBQ and lemonaid at BBQ place. They have the Iron Bowl on the television. Next table over father is wearing Georgia tshirt. Son is wearing Alabama cap. Crazy.

Watch more of the Iron Bowl.

Go home while listening to Iron Bowl on the radio. Commentators are doing a post mortem of the game and the game isn't even over.

I'm pretty sure that Auburn is toast for this year.

Now will hear MORE talk about the National Championship game.

Sound of post game show coming from other part of the house.


I'd say "...hurry Christmas..." but that just means bowl games and more talk about the bowl games and national rankings and how Auburn sucks or doesn't suck without Cam Newton.

Sigh, hurry Christmas.

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Happy holidays to the US readers. Ann

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Okay now for the important stuff.

While Toby and Reba are some of my favorite Okie singers?

Oklahoma lost.

Hey LSU? About that BSC title?

Roooooooooollllllllllllll....

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6 days 'til Thanksgiving

36 days 'til Christmas


but most important


8 days 'til the Iron Bowl.

Priorities people.

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Factoid


This post,

http://12dotsandablot.blogspot.com/2010/09/needed-break.html?showComment=1321693404623#c4269841658222189699


is the most read post on my blog.

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Happy birthday to the guy who wrote this song. (Happy day after birthday actually.)

I know that there's all kinds of important stuff in the world to write about but this just seemed like a better idea.

Hugs,

Ann.

PS

Added new MOVES to tai chi already done list. And going to gym. LOL Fun, fun, fun...

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Please note 85 moves out of 108 and another 6 weeks to work on it ain't bad at all.


Although there is that one move were you have to do a leg type lift.

Ack.


Keep calm.

Carry on.

Hugs and twinkly lights!

Ann

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And now about that Harold and Kumar movie. LOL and wow. Do not take your mother.





Oh wait- Pup did take his mother. LOL.


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LOL , yeah I know. Sappier than pine wood, but, really, isn't this the truth?

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Hug a friend, a lover, or another.
Give yourself hug too for making it through.

Happy day.

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Dear  Dad,

We're okay. You  scared me this past winter. I'm glad that you're okay. I thought that you might die and we'd never be able to make peace with each other or that I'd ever hear you say the words, "I love you." Then you did and you  hugged my neck. It started me one a journey to actually live my life again. And I am. From the tai chi to the boat to how I relate to Pup and WB. It freed me. Sailing isn't the impossible. Pup will be okay. And I made myself laugh. Now when folks are cranky or life tries to dump it's unhappy in my lap? I say no thanks.

I'm sorry that we aren't around each other more but I doubt that it would be as I'd hoped. But I can send you post cards from my "travels" and hope that you both have the family that you need.

Dad, I always think of you when I see this video. When I'm able to hear the stories of your life, when I think of everything you've done, when I remember telling the rehab lady about your exploits hoping that she would see past the things you couldn't do and see the things you still would be able to do, I was in away willing you to stay a bit longer. If she could see and know the things that I knew about you, she'd do what she had to to bring you back past the despair or what you couldn't. To look at you know I know that you still have worlds to find.

I was willing for you to see it too. It was the first time that you didn't fight. I didn't want for you to give up.

"Sky diving... I went 2.7 seconds on a bull named Fu Manchu..."

I got a second chance too. It's as if there's a big world for me to see.





Such a gift.

Worth more than gold.

Thank you.

Hugs,

Me.

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Whenever I want to feel pitiful and self absorbed sad, I think of this week long ago when the day was sunny and all the world seem to lay before me. After a long slug through bad medical care I thought that there was hope for one brief moment. Then? It seemed as if winter came and never left.

Then one day...

Some hard things take a while to leave us. Maybe they never do. Not really.


In the following blog posts I write about Zen moments and plans for the future. If you know me you know that this is a long time coming. This will be the first time in many many years where I can finally make my own self laugh out loud. While it still hurts to look at the past, I can see a future too.

Someone asked us how we'd stayed together for so long. I wonder that myself but then I asked WB how it was possible. Then he told me.

We've seen some tough times. Maybe we're together still because neither of us, no matter how hard we tried would let go.




For my sweet baby. I love you even though we never got to say hello.

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I'm a long while on this Earth but when my time comes?

I like this song.

This exact song.

Found it on Youtube and wanted to save it here.




Now back to Happy.


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Please.

Do not hate me because I'm (finally) having a very good day.

If you'd had as many bad days as I've had?

You'd understand why today's good day is so important.

And please?

Don't eat the daisies.

Management.

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Happy Veteran's Day.


And now?

Postcards from Happy.



Dear Gentle Readers,

Well first off? I've stopped reading my horoscope. I only read it to point out how wrong the predictions are but didn't have time to read it for at all last week. When I went back and read it, it seemed like such a colossal waste of my time that I just stopped. It's not even close to what happened. Not even close. I figure that will add 10 minutes to my day, an hour and 10 minutes to my week, four hours and 40 minutes to my month, and 48 hours, 480 minutes to my year. That's a total off 55 hours to my year or 2 days and 7 hours of my life per year.


Add to the "already done list" Saved time, added days to my life, and stopped reading horoscope.

As of this week I have hit the tiger right and left. Except for one move, the next 10 moves or so in tai chi class are actually repeats. Hurray for repeats and hurray for a great substitute teacher. Don't get me wrong; I love my regular teachers. It's just nice to have a change up and this sub is great.

Add to my "already done" list. Appx 46 moves out of 108 in Taoist tai chi. Maybe more since some of the remaining moves are repeats. Yay.

If you remember last summer I tried an experiment with how I handle my life. Instead of endless "to do" lists I started writing "already done" lists. I'd wake up each morning and I'd say, "What can I do today that will make today feel like a success?" I wouldn't even write things down. Instead I'd just start doing what I thought I would like to do and then write down what I'd done on my "already done" list. The experience was wildly successful. The resulting "already done" list included things I'd hoped to do for years but hadn't and things that I'd never dreamed that I could do.  I began doing things that I'd always wanted to do but didn't because I thought that there were other things I needed to do first. Hurdles. I was most amazed at WB and Pups reactions. I thought that they'd be all kinds of unhappy with this new way of doing things but I soon found out that they were fine with it. Apparently it's a very masculine trait to say this is what I'm going to do and then go do it. It's what climbs mountains and builds sky scrapers. I'm two months into tai chi class and going to the gym to - wait for it - lift weights because of this new way of doing things.  I'm still a slacker in that I know how to sit out in the Zen garden in a hammock and enjoy the quiet or goof off (we did go see the Harold and Kumar movie. More later.) I'm just doing my own thing. I'm not asking for a consensus. Nope. Instead I'm saying, "This is my my life. Have a nice day."  The people who love me are fine with it and the rest? Meh to them.

Add to my already done list? I'm calling it, "A Year of Being Physical"

Already going to tai chi.

Already going to the gym.

You see I have a plan for my life.


So far?


It's working.


Step one.

Learn 108 movements of Taoist Tai Chi. This is to improve flexibility and balance. I also tried to include graceful movement. Yeah, yeah, I know but I can try to be graceful. The idea is to use the tai chi as a warm up and coool down before a physical activity. No I don't care that right now I still look a bit goofy.

Why?

Because I've been doing the moves that I know and guess what? I am actually using them to warm up and cool down at the gym. It's working for what I've intended it to work for.

Yayayayayayy!


So far no one is laughing or pointing.

Actually they're very supportive.

None of the, "Psst maybe you shouldn't be trying this."  Instead?  "It's good idea and here's other things you can do as well."   Have there been folks who say, "Maybe you should wait?" Yep but I'm thinking that even if it's good intentioned? It's not the best advice for me.


Add to "already done" list?


Go to the gym.

Actually do cardio and lift weights.


Yes, me, the veteran slacker.


Everyday.

LOL I know, hard to believe.

I'm saying thank you to the people who I've talked to about this. My favorite bit of advice came from a very nice complete stranger who told me, "When you do go the gym? You see the folks who are buff? They didn't come that way. We all have to start somewhere." I could hug that guy's neck. When I see the people who are in great shape, I tell myself to keep up the good work.

"But" you say, "What about the fencing?"

"Well, " I say, "I tried on a fencing jacket tonight and between the gear that I can borrow from Pup and the gear that I can use from the fencing club, I should be starting beginning classes soon. I'm going to make the best of the time freed up when they stopped the tai chi tutor sessions to rearrange my schedule and viola', it would seem that it's an even better fit than the all tai chi.


Add to "already done" list


Better schedule of physical activity than before.


Equipment and set up to take fencing.




Like the song says ---




Now then before anyone starts to think, "Ah geeze, another slacker lost to clean living? Naw. I'm still slacker. It's just after years of being other folks "emotional dumpster" I've come upon a new way to look at things.

I just tell them, "Everyone's got a priority and this is mine. Have a great day."

And?

In the words of Hannah Murphy?

"Having fun is THE best revenge."


LOL I'm so happy that cranky has a girl friend, pups growing up, and WB? He actually went with me to the gym.


Double LOL? I was even invited to church and met a pretty famous person who seemed nice.


It's all good.

Love, hugs, and kisses,



The Zen Happiness Experiment thing? It worked.


LOL After many many years?  I got my own self to laugh.

Now that is something.

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Dear you,

I can hear you.




It's been a while.

Merry Christmas,


Ann

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If you're from the future? Say before April 27,2012?
Keep reading till you find the link back..


We gotta get you a... LOL. After years and years of not being in a good place to commit to anything other than Pup it would seem that it might actually be my turn to be --- in love?

LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL

Well that would be funny.

Good but funny and all kinds of ironic.

Oh yeah... Dear Mom and Dad,



Sorry I'll miss all the excitement for the holidays. Sorry I'll miss all the "fun" but well --

Substitute boyfriend for girl friend and...





lol -- There's folks who've invested alot of time trying to convince me and the world that I'm one colosal fcuk up. A slacker.

But -- well -- I think I'll be okay ...



LOL


In other news. Pup and I are thinking about making the new Harold and Kumar 3D movie a Christmas tradition. I'll have to see it first.

Hugs.


Now back to the future with ya'

http://12dotsandablot.blogspot.com/2012/04/blog-post_9069.html  Click me


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Dear Gentle Reader,

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Hmm. Random.

Have been having fun and not so much fun while gone. Got Sunday's obligation over and done. The good news was that WB went with me to keep me company. The better news is the day is over and we made it through in good shape. The bad news? LOL Not really any because it's over and I no longer have the "big O" (obiligation) to annoy. Yay!

For the funs stuff?

Well we got through some of the kicks in tai chi and I must say they weren't near as bad as I thought they would be. This isn't braggin it's just sheer relief that I could stand on one foot with hands in the air and then turn and kick. It's fun and MUCH better than what I had to do Sunday which frankly felt like a waste of time.

Next up in tai chi? According to the list it's something to do with a tiger. Looks like fun.

Halloween came and went with a lovely surprise. Growls and strange noises in our woods but all the pups and chickens were stil here the next morning. Whatever was walking in our woods believed us when we said aloud that the police were on speed dial.

And for the record? They still are.

The weather is turning cold but the wind on the lake is up. Good if you like to sail.

While there are some parts of life that are still a bit cranky? I'm happy to report that one of the cranky people now officially has a girl friend. This is a relief as he's now preoccupied with her and I no longer have any obligations. Can visit the lake in peace and finally enjoy it.

That's probably the best news.

Have boat work and yard work and other stuff to do. Hot weather is behind us for a while and I have plans for work here. Have met some nice folks and looking forward to seeing what will happen. Enjoying the tai chi very much. Only 65 of the 108 moves to go. Will be taking fencing classes soon. I love being a beginner in this stuff. No worries. And the holidays will soon be here.



Took awhile to get here but you know what?

Life is good.

AuthorAnn


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108 taoist tai chi movements

1 Opening of Tai Chi
2 Left Grasp Bird's Tail
3 Grasp Bird's Tail
4 Single Whip
5 Step Up and Raise Hands
6 White Stork Spreads Wings
7 Brush Knee (left)
8 Strum the Pei Pa
9 Brush Knee and Twist Step (left)
10 Brush Knee and Twist Step (right)
11 Brush Knee (left)
12 Strum the Pei Pa
13 Brush Knee and Twist Step (left)
14 Chop with Fist
15 Step Up, Deflect, Parry, Punch
16 Appear to Close Entrance
17 Cross Hands
18 Carry Tiger to Mountain
19 Diagonal single Whip
20 Fist Under Elbow



21 Go Back to Ward Off Monkey (right)
22 Go Back to Ward Off Monkey (left)
23 Go Back to Ward Off Monkey (right)
24 Slanting Flying
25 Step Up and Raise Hands
26 White Stork Spreads Wings
27 Brush Knee (left)
28 Needle at Sea Bottom
29 Fan Penetrates through the Back
30 Turn and Chop with Fist
31 Step Up, Deflect, Parry, Punch
32 Step Up to Grasp Bird's Tail
33 Single Whip
34 Wave Hands Like Clouds (five times)
35 Single Whip
36 Reach Up to Pat Horse





37 Separate Foot to Right
38 Separate Foot to Left
39 Turn and Kick
40 Brush Knee and Twist Step (left)
41 Brush Knee and Twist Step (right)
42 Step Up and Punch
43 Turn and Chop with Fist
44 Step Up, Deflect, Parry, Punch
45 Right Foot Kick
46 Hit Tiger at Left
47 Hit Tiger at Right
48 Right Foot Kick
49 Strike Ears with Fists
50 Left Foot Kick
51 Turn and Kick
52 Chop with Fist
53 Step Up, Deflect, Parry, Punch
54 Appear to Close Entrance
55 Cross Hands
56 Carry Tiger to Mountain
57 Whip Out Horizontally
58 Parting Wild Horse's Mane (right)
59 Parting Wild Horse's Mane (left)
60 Parting Wild Horse's Mane (right)
61 Parting Wild Horse's Mane (left)
62 Parting Wild Horse's Mane (right)
63 Left Grasp Bird's Tail
64 Step Up to Grasp Bird's Tail
65 Single Whip
66 Fair Lady Works Shuttles (left)
67 Fair Lady Works Shuttles (right)
68 Fair Lady Works Shuttles (left)
69 Fair Lady Works Shuttles (right)
70 Left Grasp Bird's Tail
71 Step Up to Grasp Bird's Tail
72 Single Whip
73 Wave Hands Like Clouds
74 Single Whip
75 Creeping Low Like a Snake
76 Golden Cock Stands on One Leg (left)
77 Golden Cock Stands on One Leg (right)
78 Go Back to Ward Off Monkey (right)
79 Go Back to Ward Off Monkey (left)
80 Slanting Flying
81 Step Up and Raise Hands
82 White Stork Spreads Wings
83 Brush Knee (left)
84 Needle at Sea Bottom
85 Fan Penetrates through the Back
86 White Snake Turns and Puts Out Tongue
87 Step Up, Deflect, Parry, Punch
88 Step Up to Grasp Bird's Tail
89 Single Whip
90 Wave Hands Like Clouds
91 Single Whip
92 Reach Up to Pat Horse
93 Cross Hands to Penetrate
94 Turn and Kick
95 Chop with Fist
96 Brush Knee and Punch
97 Step Up to Grasp Bird's Tail
98 Whip to One Side
99 Creeping Low Like a Snake
100 Step Up to Seven Stars
101 Retreat to Ride Tiger
102 Turn Around to Sweep Lotus
103 Draw Bow to Shoot Tiger
104 Chop with Fist
105 Step Up, Deflect, Parry, Punch
106 Appear to Close Entrance
107 Cross Hands
108 Closing of Tai Chi

The Ca Co Co Nut Club 1 AM

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Just you, me, and a little club in the middle of cyber land...


(aka my tai chi class)





Number 5?

An no not LouBega ( who is fantastico)

Instead?








Sha- boom - boom - bayabee...





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Never, ever, drink 7 up, eat pizza, drink 7 up, eat ice cream defrosted in the microwave, and then drink 7 up in the middle of the night and expect it not to go badly.

Something is going to end up causing fizzing for the rest of the night.


Need music...




Sounds Halloweeny..


Nitey night.

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Allert. Alert. Hey you!

Today is National Make a Difference Day. Today? I'm going to make a difference by smiling at everyone and saying, "Hello" to people.

What are you going to do?




If you are here to wonder like I do if God ever had a hang nail? Skip this post and go to the next.

If you are from Ireland and your name is David?

Hang on a sec.

And read this.

Dear David,

I am sorry.

There I said it and it only took 10 years give or take to do so.

You cannot seriously still be mad at me.

I am funny. I am sweet. AND?

I have my own sail boat.

:D

I'm also well on my way to becoming a tai chi "swan". Graceful would be my new middle name.

If you're from Ireland but are not named David?

Welcome anyway.

Regards,

Writer Ann

Now then, what if God was one of us?

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"...I wonder, if we're made in Gods image, did God ever have a hang nail or a migraine or maybe labor pains? Did he or she ever pull  an all nighter ?

Or cry?

Would you trust God more if he or she did experience the pains of being alive or  would you rather God was above the suffering?..."



from

Recoil and Pain

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C Anne Ford

10-25-11


PS I'm not sure that this is Alanis Morrisette but the song fit.


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All women are beautiful.
If you want to see them shine?
Give them credit for all the good they do in life.
And a hug. Definitely a hug.





I'm "hear" but only for a little bit.

My stomach is grumbling. Part of me wants to go eat chips and the other part is saying, "Noooo. Be good. Eat the green veggies. Eat the orange carrots. DO NOT EAT THE ICE CREAM THAT'S HIDDEN
THE BACK OF THE FREEZER. STOP. RIGHT NOW. THIS IS YOUR GOOD SELF SPEAKING AND I. AM. NOT. KIDDING..."

I'm thinking of just drinking the chocolate syrup. I hear it's got healthful benefits to go along with all the sugar and fat.

Then again ice cream does have calcium in it. Calcium is good for my bones. Preventing osteoporosis.

That's important.

It's also breast cancer awareness month. Time to "man up" and wear something pink.

That? Really is important.

It's sunny outside.
Think I'll go take a walk.

BBL.

CAnne:D

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You know if NewtnLexi were here I'd be getting encouraging words about my tai chi and Zen experiment. Definately wouldn't be getting all this static.

I'm back out the door for a bit. Plenty to read.

There's tai chi and pups to feed.

Ciao.


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It's raining.


It would be nice if it were raining men.

I'd even take cats and dogs.


But nope.

Just rain.





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Dear God, I know that you're busy. What with famine, flood, wars, and other natural and unnatural disasters, you've probably got your handsful. But I was wondering, since you are the God to brought us the Duck Billed Platypus, Dick Chaney, AND Larry King? Could you please help me find other writers and videographers to write this with. I would just be tickled pink to help craft the humor that could result from this epic battle between good and not so good. Come on God, surely the higher up who developed Robot Chicken and Homer Simpson would like to see what can be done with this. I know I would. Hugs, AuthorAnn .

12dots' disclaimer

This is 12 dots and a blot, a writer's journal.

A fiction writer's journal. (And poet)

Like it's predecessor, fact and fiction co exist here.

If you do not know which is the fact and which is the fiction?

Do not ASSume.

Ask.

New part:
I know that this isn't easy to understand but this blog while it contains fiction isn't designed to deceive you or anyone.  I do however write fiction in this blog and I don't want it to cause ANY misunderstanding.

I really and truly do not.

Happy reading.








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I hear that all journeys begin in the same way.

With one step.

I'm thinking that it's not the first step that is important.

It's the second one.


I could use a coach.


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Think I'll go back to bed and think on it.


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"The question?

Can an out of work, writer, mom, and general slacker be "One Tough Mudder."

LOL.

I'm going back to bed to think on it.

BRB.

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LOL
Ah no. Can't I just do some kind of 1K fun walk?


http://toughmudder.com/events/georgia-2012/?utm_medium=cpc&gclid=CKHy3-yq46sCFcECQAodoE5ZNw&WT.term=mud+run&utm_campaign=%28TSM%29+Display+-+Georgia+Initial&utm_source=google&WT.medium=cpc&WT.campaign=%28TSM%29+Display+-+Georgia+Initial&WT.srch=1&WT.content=text&WT.source=google&WT.mc_ev=google&utm_content=&WT.mc_id=google.%28TSM%29+Display+-+Georgia+Initial&utm_term=mud+run&cshift_ck=3adfbac0-b594-4339-8dc1-343a9e0652e7cszApqJ9fJ

"Whoa ah oh oh. Changing is hard. ..."


Ahhhahahahaha. LOL.

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"...I'm a writer.

That's ONE of my jobs..."


Unless you ask WB and he'll say my actual job is to be some kind of voodoo Pin cushion that people can try to prick because their own life isn't exactly good. So they try to kick me instead.

That's his opinion.

When I started my experiement with the Zen moment, I didn't realize just how powerful the experience would be for me. That feeling of doing things for the joy of it. Waking up and saying to myself, "Now what can I do to reach my goals of..." and then doing them (remember all legal and moral) has been life changing.
For so long I've made my way in life thinking, "and is this okay with". I'm not being selfish. I do still consider other folks feelings but now I have this separate kind of self. Which is what FINALLY got me to say, "I'm going to take Tai Chi." Now the Tai Chi folks my philosphically (sp?) think that self should disolve. For me? I'm becoming aware of self.

LOL, wake up.

Anyway it's good for me. I go. I learn. I can't think of any other than tai chi when I do it.

And I'm reconnecting with my body.

There will be alot of "I" and "My" pronouns in the writing to follow. I will promise not to become boring narcissit (again sp).

Also should work on spelling.

Love and kisses,


Ann

PS. The celibacy thing isn't working for me.

And I miss David.

And I miss Newt/Lexi.

And?

I miss going to the theater.

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It's still rainy outside. Woke up stretching like a cat and diving back under the covers.

Since I've yet to figure out how to exercise and write on the blog? I'm going to have to sign out for a bit.
Back later.

10-12-2011

Anne.

Hugs by the way. The thing I most miss about my old blog was the back and forth through time memory. I also miss chatting with Newt and hearing about Lexi.

And while I do love, love, love my dog? It's not exactly the furry face that I'm looking to wake up with.

LOL And that's when ... I've been coming to the place where I can say good bye to a memory. "Getting on with going forward" sounds like a cliche. Maybe its more "time to make a decision" or "perhaps you should stop procrastinating and just go say hello and find out what's next"?
Ireland is a long way away and he did say that he'd never talk to me again.

Maybe time has softened his heart. I don't want to keep "locked" in this memory box". "Whoa a oh oh. Changing is hard."

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It's rainy and cool. I'm sitting on the edge of the bed covered in one of those soft polar fleece blankets. Domi is curled up in a ball. After weeks of heat it's as if someone FINALLY fixed the airconditioner and now it's lovely and sleepy and I'm thinking that if I could? I'd crawl back under the covers and read a book. Yesterday I was up at 4am washing clothes, feeding animals, cleaning pens, etc. Today? Well thanks to yesterday's industrious (spelling again) spurt, I've a kind of slack day.
The only thing missing is a good conversation in bed.
The kind that is about anything but bills, what Pups going to do, chores, etc.

The "R" word.

Romance.



LOL.

I'm thinking that the this road trip is necessary.

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Dear Gentle Reader,

I was watching clips of The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson on the Youtube when I came upon a Karen Gillan interview which led me to a youtube with Matt Smith and Karen Gillan at Comic Con which led to a teaparty in the Tardis interview which led to a vid of how to make a Tardis bird feeder (starring Matt Smith) which led to the video above.

Now I'm trying to figure out how to make a vat large enough to hold the required amount of flour batter so that I can run across it.

So what's up?

I'm also still working on the tai chi.

And I'm thinking of going on a road trip.

With my dog.

Hugs,

Ann

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Another day. Another Monday.




LOL. Well at least the car works.


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Dear Gentle Readers,

Yesterday (on Groucho Marx's birthday, I think.) I gave the immediate family the heads up for the rest of the year. I'm not wasting any time with trying to convince anyone of anything. Instead will be going my own way. They're welcome to come along but if they'd rather not?

No worries.

For the already done list.

Sign up for tai chi.

I did and it's pretty good. Hard work but good.

Alot to do.

BB in a bit.

Hugs,

AuthorAnn

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