I have these lyrics floating in my head, and I have no idea what the name of the song is, who sang it, let alone why it is stuck in my head…. anyone????

….lying beside you, here in the dark

feeling your heart beat with mine.

Softly you whisper,  you’re so sincere…

And that’s its…. those few lines, over and over and over again…

Okay – so who sings it and WHY is it in my head?  And when if ever was it popular?

Okay Ladies and Gents… tell me

What you do you have for a camcorder?
What do you like, what do you dislike?

Tell me, Tell me…

This weekend the kids and I were going to go to my parents.  Instead we spent yesterday with my Grandma (mom’s mom).  A couple of weeks ago, they moved her to a nursing home, and she has developed pneumonia.  She is getting to the point of not wanting to do what she needs to do to get better…. and well, she’s 83.  Maybe its time.

My brother and his family was also there – got to play with my nephew and he is such a cutie!  Heavy too!  Learned that two of my cousins are expecting one in June and one in August – so very excited for them!

It’s the circle of life – right?  The old die, to make room for the new…  So in my head, I know it makes sense, G’ma really misses Grandpa, so maybe its time….maybe.

And when I got home I checked email, and this is where the whole circle of life philosophy falls apart.

My cousin’s daughter (9 months old) was burned 3 weeks ago, has been on a constant IV pain meds, and just truly an awful accident… needed skin grafts, and could really use some positive energy….

Another cousin emailed to say her mom (Aunt J – in her late 40’s) has breast cancer.  They did a biospy, and on Monday they will be making decisions as to what the next step will be.  Aunt J’s mom died from Breast cancer five years ago.

Falling apart even more…

So let’s hope for some pain management for the baby, and that Aunt J’s cancer is very treatable and that it was contained.

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I think the kids are ready for spring… they’re climbing the walls.

What?  You don’t let your children climb the doorways of your house?  It’s not bad until they hit their heads on the doorframe.

or decide to “jump” down.

Has it been a year?   Today is my birthday.

I’m almost okay with it.

Have a slice of cheesecake, enjoy the beauty that is the day.  I’m not asking for much this year, but I do have a request from all of you -

Be nice to a stranger today (or tomorrow) …  Give a smile to the clerk behind the counter, hold the door open, say please & thank you, nothing big, just a small act of kindness.

but wait – WINTER isn’t over.

Last week my neighbors started yard work.  They were uncovering their flowers picking up the leaves that have provided a protective blanket over the hostas, the day lilies, peonies, and tulips that grow around their home.  Planting newly purchased flowering plants outside their windows, and feeling oh so proud of all they had accomplished.  I just waved and smiled – I didn’t have the heart to tell them they should wait, spring isn’t here yet…

While they were busy – raking the lawn picking up branches that have fallen out of the trees from our winter winds.  I sat my fat ass on the deck and watched my kids play in the yard, running and playing, kicking the ball – running without jackets.  And yes, I will admit – their yard, their lawn is looking nice.

It’s March, and winter isn’t over, not yet.   It may say on the calendar that it is spring, but it’s not.  It’s still winter.  Wanna know why?  Because God looks at “Gotham City” and laughs, we don’t have a high crime rate, we don’t have a population problem (well we kinda do – no one lives here), we do have something called WINTER… and she’s a bit moody.  She arrives before we are ready for her and overstays her welcome.  And while we may be ready for her to leave, she’s not done yet.

The forecast for this week?

Highs in the upper 40’s lows?    in the upper 20’s some rain, and by the weekend – SNOW… they are calling for snow.

But once spring is here – I’ll be ready – I’m anxious to get outside, I’m anxious to uncover our shrubs and plants to see the signs of life.

I’m a reader, I love, love my books.  If it’s a good book I can read it 100 times over.  Even not so good books I’ll read again, just to have something to read.   In my head I have visions of what each character looks like, their voice, down to how they wear their hair.  And sometimes I’m dumb enough to read a book, and then watch the movie.  Normally I know better, I don’t usually watch a movie if I’ve read the book.

I’ve read the twilight series, by Stephenie Meyer.  I loved the books.  Took little to no concentration to read them, and at the time – they were perfect for me to read.   Went to the movie with a few gals from work, who also read the book, and it was a good evening out.

Saw that Amazon had the DVD and ordered it.   For some strange reason, I thought the movie was good, enough to justify owning it on DVD.   So we ordered it.  and last night I made Mr I watch it with me.  He hated it, well hate is a strong word, but he hated it.  And watching the movie in the quiet of our home, it was uhm, not that I remembered.

The book was good.  The movie – not so much.

So the next time I say that I’ve read a good book, and they are making it into a movie – remind me, If I liked the book, chances are I’m not going to like the movie.

If you could have any car that you wanted – (price isn’t a problem).  What car would you pick?

Me?

oh, I don’t know- maybe  a 1967 Corvette.  Sting Ray, T-Top, white leather interior…But when  you live in Gotham City and winter lasts 7 months of the year, for some reason a ‘vette isn’t the best choice…but someday I’m gonna own a ‘vette.

I’ve been thinking about vehicles, and what would make a good choice for a family vehicle for us.  I love my Sporttrac, but reality is – the cargo area leaks, and when going somewhere we have to be careful so that our luggage doesn’t get wet.  I’m not sure what I would want

Any suggestions?

It wasn’t me, it wasn’t you -

It was them.

I understand that Facebook has rules.

But Facebook – I have rules… and you suck, you can FOAD…

My account was de-activated because Fantasta G Irl is not a real person… don’t I seem somewhat real to you?

I do have a real facebook account, but I want to keep that separate from my blog – why?   If you’ve been a reader of mine for a while – you know why – you know what my last blog almost cost me, why the fake name, fake city etc…. almost cost me my job, problems at home – blah, blah blah…..

So I’ll sit here and be pissed at FB, knowing there is nothing I can do.

But I wanted you to know – I’m not a snob, I didn’t un-friend you, or de-friend you. or facebook dump you – whatever  you want to call it.

They dumped me.

/rant

Happy St. Patrick’s Day Everyone!