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

Saturday silliness ....

This morning, as I was trolling through YouTube, I came across a very rare gem .....

Olivia Newton-John & ELO from "Xanadu"!
Do y'all remember this movie??
Let me refresh your memory .....

"The Greek muses incarnate themselves on Earth to inspire men to achieve. One of them, incarnated as a girl named Kira, encounters an artist named Sonny Malone. With the help of Danny McGuire, a man Kira had inspired forty years earlier, Sonny builds a huge disco roller rink" ~ IMDB

This movie was terrible in soooooo many ways .... and I love it!


So as I was watching the video for "Xanadu", all I could think of was the daring Daisyfae and her latest adventure.
All you need is some leg warmers and shiny spandex pants to get your Roller Disco Queen on!
HAHAHAHA

Dais, this one is for you!


ROLLER GURRRRRL!

Have a great weekend y'all!

Hiatus .....

Taking time to have something of a vacation before the full swing of school starts again.
Till then .....

See y'all soon!

Haiku Monday: Fiery Winner

Happy Thursday everyone!
I meant to get back here yesterday and write a post and announce the winner for this week.
But ....
Yeah.
Slack-ass blogging at it's finest.

I had grand plans of writing a lovely post with witty and insightful write-ups about all your lovely and wonderful Haikus.
But you know what they say about plans .....
*sigh*

So, here we are, 24 hours later, no wit and no insight.
I thank you all for your submissions.
Some were literal .... and some were a bit more subtle.
One wasn't even close to being 5-7-5 .... but made me laugh.


WALKER:
 Its a sauna everywhere.
Hell is vacationing topside this year.
May explain why my basement is so cool


I had a difficult time choosing as I really enjoyed everyones interpretations.
But in the end, I have chosen:

Fiery Baptism
White heat washes over flesh
Lightens self to rise

Rafael/Rafa/RafaDe 

You  had me at Fiery Baptism .....

CONGRATS RAFA!
Now grab your badge and display it proudly.


Congratulations and special thanks to everyone for participating.

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!

For Boxer ....

Happy Birthday my friend!

Bald4Bucks **UPDATE**

I just wanted to write a short update to this post.


About a month or so ago, my gorgeous niece informed me that she was raising money for Bald for Bucks,
A fundraiser for cancer research.
She had a goal of $1000.00 and I'm pleased to say that not only has she met the goal, she has surpassed it!
She's currently at $1200.00 with 26 more days to go!

My niece ... in front of her self-portrait

WAY TO GO Q!!!!


I wanted to take this opportunity to thank those of you who have donated to the cause and helped her reach her goal.
I am constantly amazed and inspired by our little community and how we all come together ....
I thank you.

All for a great cause ....

Happy Friday everyone!

My amazing niece informed me yesterday that she plans on participating in

Goin' Bald for Bucks this year.

I can't begin to tell you how proud I am of her!
Not only is she trying to raise money for research, she will also be donating her lovely locks
 as well.
Anyway, here's her words:

Hey guys! I'm doing bald for bucks this year!

I'm trying to raise a lot of money, all the donations go to cancer research.

Any donation helps!

My goal at the moment is $1000. I will update the amount of money raised everyday!

So far today, i've technically (with people telling me the amount to put them down for) made $65 dollars. Please donate or tell others so that they may be able to donate!

The day of shave is March 30th during school!

Thanks for the support!

My niece .... she's smart, talented, gorgeous and just all kinds of awesome!

Goin' Bald for Bucks 2012

If any of my dear blogger family would like to help her achieve her goal, please click the linky link above ...... it'll take you right to her fundraising page.
Thank you for your love and support!

Have a great weekend y'all!

(Today's song selection is for you Q! You rock!)

Unexpected BLISS .....

On an unseasonably warm November day, I returned home from work and found a package in my mailbox.
I wasn't sure what it was ..... but when I saw who sent me the package, I was VERY excited!

I sat down in my favorite chair with a pair of scissors in my hand and opened up my parcel.
I opened up the box, sifted through the layers of paper, and this is what I found:

My very own DAY OF THE DEAD SKULL!
Handmade by THE totally Fabulous BOXER!

I was so overcome by her thoughtfulness I sat and cried.
Not just a few tears.
I had one of those soul cleansing, body wracking cries.

It felt good.
Better than good.

I have since placed him on the altar for which he was intended ....

He's right between my Mother and my Brother ....
Right where he belongs.

(The entire Altar)


Thank you Boxer ..... your thoughtfulness, generosity and friendship mean more to me than I can adequately express!
YOU are a big part of my bliss!

2012

I feel very lucky to have each and every one of you in my life ... even if it is only in Cyberland!
Best wishes to all of you for the New Year!
Be safe .... Be loved and Give Bliss a Chance!

OOS

I may be back after my surgery with an update .....
But if not, I'll be back after Christmas.

I wish you all much peace, joy and love for the Holidays.
Spend it with the people you love doing what you love.
Be safe ....
Be happy ....
Be loved.

MCW

Here it is ... Wednesday.
Movie Clip Wednesday to be exact.
The lovely Boxer has chosen best film from England/Ireland/Scotland.
Now, I'm not sure if she only wanted one movie, or one from each place.
So, I took the liberty of choosing 3 films.

I have a feeling I may have a post jinx with at least one of my chosen films.
Ah well .....

Well then, shall we see what I have chosen?
First up ....
ENGLAND


There were soooooo many films from England that I could have chosen ... but I really enjoyed Cate Blanchetts portrayal of Queen Elizabeth.
Of course, I LOVE most any movie that deals with Royalty!
Such intrigue, deception and politics!
LOVE IT!
lol

Next ....
IRELAND


Let me just say, I am NOT a John Wayne fan.
At all.
But, this movie?
Hells yes!
He was the PERFECT lead to Maureen O'Hara!
His best performance .... EVER!

Lastly ....
SCOTLAND


Again, a stunning performance by Ewan McGregor.
At times, this film is very difficult to watch.
It is gritty.
It is dirty.
It is dark.
It's brilliant!

I hope y'all enjoy my picks.
Happy MCW!

Flashback Friday .... for Boxer

I really think you need to *add this gem to your Ipod.
ALL OF YOU!

God I miss the 80's!

Happy Friday y'all ....

*I had originally typed "ass".

I wonder what I was thinking about!

Gah ....

Good morning all!
I have made most of the rounds, and it's nice to "see" everyone made it here to 2011!
Boxer, you were an awesome hostess!
Troll, Aunty, Moi, Chickory, Karl, Buzz ...... you also did an awesome job!

Now, since no one claimed (or stole) the damn leopard bra,

 I will "donate" $50 to the Sisters of Charity hospital to help pay for a mammogram for a woman who can't afford it.
 As my beautiful sister-in-law and my Aunt knows all too well .... early detection is crucial!


Alright party people, I made pitchers of Bloody Mary's and Mimosas .... take your pick and enjoy the rest of your day!
As for me, i'm headed to the couch to watch the Rose Bowl Parade and then i'm off to bartend a party.


HAPPY 2011 TO ALL OF YOU!