Too Old to Play with Dinosaurs

There is a dinosaur in my house.
















I've been working with it for years. It never really bothered me because I don't know that much about dinosaurs anyway. The only problem is, that whenever I wanted to play with the dinosaur, someone else was already doing it. Even when I was the only one around, my dinosaur was very stubborn and would just sit, refusing to allow me to play.









My neighbor had an old dinosaur that she no longer played with, so she gave it to me. Well, that was wonderful until "Alberquando" took it over. He knows more about dinosaurs than just about any one I know. Unfortunately, he fed the dinosaur so much food that the dinosaur got fat. It got so fat that his skin didn't even fit.










"Alberquando" didn't mind, but whenever I went to play, I guess this newer dinosaur was so full that it refused to do anything for me.

Well, times are hard. Even though I wanted a pet of my own, I knew I couldn't get anything other than another dinosaur. SO I got my very own BABY dinosaur. Baby dinosaurs are worse than adult ones. They are just as stubborn. This one had barely learned to walk and it would take him 20 minutes just to walk across the room. It was SO S-L-O-W!!











Not only that, but his scales started to fall off!!













And his tail was so long that it was always in the way!












I gave up. Maybe it just wasn't meant to be. I stopped playing with the dinosaur almost completely. I felt like "Little Jackie Paper". I loved the dinosaur but I just didn't have time to play with him. Then it actually stopped working altogether. "Puff that mighty dragon, ceased his mighty roar." (ok, dragons- dinosaurs....close enough)

Luckily "Alberquando" coaxed Puff out of his cave. That is great for them. But I was over it.

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Sometimes a person has to break down and do something for themselves. I can't remember the last time I bought something NEW for myself. Oh yes I can! It was just this week.




















"Painted wings and giant rings. Make
way for other toys..."

But don't worry about our dinosaur. "Alberquando" still loves him. He's even taught him a new language. It's called Lenux. Believe me, I got out just in time!

Have a great day!!

And HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

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Today Is Tuesday. You Know What That Means...

Today is Tuesday.
You know what that means.
We're gonna have a special guest!!

Did you forget to buy a special gift for someone this year? Don't worry. It isn't too late!!

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Twas the MORN After Christmas

Twas the MORN after Christmas.
I lay in my bed.
I smiled as I thought of the day up ahead.

Christmas Day had been grand.
Of that there's no doubt.
But busy with tidings and running about.

I thought of my calendar
Hung on the wall.
Not a single thing on it
Nothing at all.

I went from my bed
to my family room first.
It looked like a giant
pinata had burst!

The previous days beauty
Had somehow slipped out
There was barely a spot
for me to walk about.

The lights on my tree
that had been oh so bright
Looked crooked and sagged
A sad looking sight.

The room had looked lovely
But not any more
I looked but could not find
A clear spot on the floor.

The snow out the window
had now turned to rain.
My dog lay there chewing
on a wrapped candy cane.

I trudged in the kitchen.
By now no surprise.
Yesterdays dishes
All greeted my eyes.

My thoughts went from resting
to cleaning this mess
But where to get started
I couldn't process.

A game plan was needed.
I was on a mission.
To get this place clean
Would take a magician.

But I couldn't get started.
Overwhelmed I just stared.
I stared and I stared
And I stared and I stared.

But then it just hit me.
And once and for all.
I knew why my doctor
prescribed Adderall.

I then took my meds,
Diet Coke was my drink.
Eventually my brain
was able to think.

I started to clean.
But still no desire.
I went and sat down
with a book by the fire.

I couldn't get settled.
Was edgy at most.
So I sat at my computer.
And wrote out this post.

Now that I'm finished.
The meds have kicked in.
I'll conquer the clutter.
It's time to begin!!

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Merry Christmas!!!

Merry Christmas Everybody!!!

A Surprise in the Mailbox......For ME!!

So I go outside and there sitting on the grill is yet another package from the post office.













I order many of the gifts I give on-line so this was no surprise. I barely looked at it and was about to put it in the chest with all the others, to wrap at a later date...but wait! I recognize the return name and address. This is for ME!! EXCITING!!










I rush into the house and begin to open it.















Exciting! And beautifully wrapped!!















What a beautiful card AND bookmark!















It is a handmade original Rich Gift!























But WAIT!! There's more! How Cool Is THAT!! A fire engine Christmas tree ornament! I LOVE IT!!















I decided to hang it right on the front of the tree. Do you see it?


















Zoom in......There! That's better.....Actually, it's
Perfect!












Thank you so much Edie.
Merry Christmas!!!!!!!

Encore! Encore!! Christmas Canon

Although this is the same orchestra as yesterday's post, this song is much calmer. I think it is just beautiful. The talent these people have is unbelievable. This is a very popular song that is played on the radio very frequently for Christmas.
I love this song.
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Today is Tuesday. You Know What That Means

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Today is Tuesday.

You know what that means.

We're gonna have a Special Guest!

Every year at Christmastime my kids and I go to this concert. (except this year as it came much earlier than usual and we missed it).

The Transiberian Orchestra is a 60 piece orchestra that combines rock, metal and classical music along with an awesome light show.

In 2007, one of their members, Mark Wood (a graduate of Juilliard), came to our county and combined the orchestra members of all of the counties elementary, middle and high schools and put together a concert that is still talked about today. The schools had been individually practicing the pieces for 2 months. The idea was to teach kids that "Orchestra Rocks".

Afterwards he signed autographs and posed with each kid for a picture. "Alberquando" was in the 5th grade and played the cello

Anyway, this is the Transiberian Orchestra. The title of the song is Christmas Eve/Sarajevo, Carol of The Bells.