Not dead. Really.

I've just been away.
Physically and mentally.
I traveled to Cleveland a few times in July to help my niece set up her apartment and start college.
I spent most of August with Jack.
In between I've been taking care of Dad .... which you can read about here .

I'm not exactly sure how, but I managed to make it through the summer without killing anyone or ending up in Rehab.
I consider it quite an accomplishment as I spent a fair amount of time partaking of my newest favorite beverage:

I'm generally NOT a fan of ales.
I prefer stouts, porter, amber, dark lager, etc.
The darker and more bitter, the better.
However, on a blazing hot day, Redd's Apple was my go to.

I hope to get back into some regular writing.
I miss it.
I miss you all.

RIP ....

Hello my darlings!  Have you missed me????
(just lie to me and make me happy, mmk?!)

My laptop took it's final 'breath' last week.
I tried to resuscitate it, but it was futile.
Dead.
Dead.
Dead.

Do you know how unbelievably frustrating it is trying to do any sort of *work on a tablet?
Yep, vodka has helped.
But here we are today.
My  new baby has arrived, and I once again have a real innaweb connection.

Praise the techno geeks!
Hopefully i'll be around to visit soon .... I have to try and find the links to y'all.


So tell me again how much you missed me .....



*work = farting around on the innawebs

How Blazn' got her fyre back .....

Yes .... it's me.
I have returned from the beauty and warmth of Jamaica.
Before I get into the deliciousness of my vacay, I need to address a few things.

First off, I want to thank Rafa for choosing me as winner of Haiku Monday a couple weeks ago.
I was (am) completely gobsmacked.
Now, having won, I was supposed to host the up coming week .... but I went MIA.
Ok, not completely MIA, but definitely off grid.
I apologize profusely to ALL of you for just leaving without so much as a "thank you".
I want to thank Troll (who I hope is all right) and especially Boxer for picking up my torch.
You both are all kinds of awesome!!!!!
Speaking of Haiku Monday ..... The theme was SMOKE and Chicory is the winner ....
CONGRATULATIONS CHICK!!!!!!

Again, I thank you for the win and I apologize for disappearing.

I will be back in a day or two with pics, stories and my feelings on the Brown Shirt Brigade (aka: TSA (Terminally Soulless ASSHOLES)

For now, i'll leave you with a pic of Little Man on his Bday.
As usual, he expertly captures how we should all live our lives ......

I love this kid!

Just sayin' .....

Don't forget the chocolate.
Bitch.

Go big .....

 .... or Go HOME!


Apparently, that was "Santas" creedo this year for Christmas.
See, the Mommess (mom goddess) decided to change her stance on
the "NO GUNS" rule here in hell.

"Santa" got the message!

(I forgot to add the extra 100 'bullets' )

16 days ....

Till I have my surgery.
December 14th.
YAY!

So long uterus!
Bye Bye fallopian tubes!
Fuck off fibroids!!

Merry Christmas to ME!  

Save my life ....

Woman with the sweet lovin' better than a white line ....

I'm going down for the last time!

Have a safe, fun-filled and happy holiday weekend!

Love note to my children .....

T'was the night before school started,

when all through the town,

the parents were cheering - a riotous sound!!

By nine, kids were all washed and tucked into bed,

where memories of homework filled them with dread!

New pencils, new folder, new notebooks too!

New teachers, new friends - their anxiety grew!

The parents just giggled when they learned of this fright,
but shouted to all,  

"GO TO BED!!!! IT'S A SCHOOL NIGHT!!!

*.... and all is right in my world

The boys WILL be back!

*at least for today! =)

Show your Pride ...

.... or just don't be a hater.

Yesterday, Gov. Cuomo signed the same-sex bill into law.
It's a wonderful day.
And very long overdue.

Still, NY is only the 6th state to do so ......