Life changes ....

I seriously doubt anyone will read this .... and that's ok.
It's more for me to get my internal shit out anyway.

My last post was my birthday ....
I can't even begin to tell you the number of changes that have taken place since!

I'd say the biggest change is that Jack & I called it quits in November after 5+ years.
It was my decision more than it was his.  The distance had finally taken it's toll on me and
I wanted something else for my life.
It was/is heartbreaking ..... but also the right thing to do.

I've also managed to lose about 45lbs since July.
I feel fantastic and don't look half bad either ...  lol

For 46, i'll take it!   lol

Sadly, i've had 5 deaths in my family since October with the latest being last Sunday.
It feels like I have a black cloud hanging over my head.
Maybe it's karma.
I just know that I have never wished for winter to be done as much as I want this one to be done.

My oldest brother was almost killed in January.
He took out a utility pole at 2am on a VERY snowy, shitty night.
He was drunk.
Yes, he was arrested and yes, he will deserve whatever the Judge gives him.
It's my SIL and my nieces and nephew I feel bad for.

Speaking of my nieces and nephew .... my Q graduated as an Automotive Tech from college in December.  I am soooooo unbelievably proud of her!  She's working in a dealership and loving life!
My nephew graduates this month and already has a few job prospects lined up.
Again, I am an extremely proud Aunt!

There's been a whole lot more too .... trips to warm, exotic locations, attempting to date again (that's an entire post in itself!) ..... so much more!
I won't get into it all now .... i'm tired of typing.

Hopefully i'll be posting again more .... the dating alone might make me do it!
I do have a question to ask .... since when is it acceptable to let your freak flag fly high and proud on a first date????  Not that it's that big a deal ... I just wish someone had told me the new rules.
This getting old is pure shit!

Way back Wednesday

The year was 1986.
June.
I was a senior in High School and it was
PROM NIGHT!!!!!!!!

Yes, that is me in the Princessy/Cinderella gown.
White gloves and all!
Sexy eh?!

Mark, my date for the night, was not my first choice.
No, my first choice decided he didn't want to be "tied down".
One week before prom.
(My life was like a John Hughes movie)
Anyway, Mark, being the sweetheart he was, came in at the last minute and asked me to go with him.
(yeah, I had NO CLUE he had a crush on me. Really)

I figured, why the hell not?
Besides, he had a KILLER car!

*sigh*
If only I knew then what I know now .....
and DAMNIT! Can I have that 17 year old body back??????????

Oh, in case anyone cares, the Billboard Top song from this date was:

Ahhhh .... Patti LaBelle ....

Baggage

I've been doing a lot of reflection lately.
Looking back on my life and seeing when/where I made bad choices, mistakes, missed opportunities, etc.
It's not always a good thing to look back on ones life.
Yet, it is.
Make sense?
It's alright, I hardly ever make sense.
Ask my kids.
They'll just tell you that I have "issues".
Which I do.
(Don't we all????)

I am very much aware of my "issues" ....
All the faults, shortcomings, fears, etc.
Maybe too aware.
I know why I do what I do and act the way I do.
Someday I may get the guts to write about it all.
Unload all my raggedy-ass baggage.
But today?
Not so much.
Today i'm just continuing my reflection and introspection.
Besides, it's my dirty little life.

I Touch Myself ....

That was the best known song from the Divinyls.
It was their biggest hit, but not necessarily their best song.
Over the weekend, Chrissy Amphlett, frontwoman of Divinyls,  lost her battle to cancer and MS.
She was a true rock chick.
For this weeks Flashback Friday, I pay tribute to her awesome sound.

Keep on rockin' Chrissy!

ɛrɪn ɡə ˈbrɑ

I'm starting my St. Patty's Day celebrations early.

Have a great weekend ........ Slainte!

Carnival

Being as today is Friday, I decided to post a Flashback Video.
I'm in the mood for some kick-ass music from another relatively local girl.
Jamestowns own Natalie Merchant.

Loved her with 10,000 maniacs ....
love her as a solo artist.

Enjoy .....

Have a great weekend y'all!

Party like it's 12/21/12 ......

This better happen soon .....
I hear the end of the world is close.

Merry Christmas ......

CHERing Friday!

YAY!
I made it to Friday!
WHOO HOOOO

It's time for some Cosmos and Cher!
Yes, I adore Cher.
Always have, always will.


Seriously, how can you NOT love her?
Love her or hate her, you have GOT to love the Bob Mackie creations!

 

Flash 'em Friday - Buffalo style

Hellooooo my lovelies!
Welcome to Flashback Friday or Flash 'em Friday .... whatever you prefer.

I haven't posted a flashback in awhile, and today I was feeling all nostalgic about some of the great bands and musicians that the Buffalo area has produced.
Sure, everyone knows the Goo Goo Dolls, but they weren't the only big names around.

Ever heard of Billy Sheehan?  He has played with David Lee Roth, Mr. Big ,Steve Vai.
Before the legendary Billy Sheehan hit it big, he was part of the 3-man band known as Talas.
A local favorite with a very loyal following.
Talas did record an album, but sadly, never achieved the level of success they wanted or deserved.
However, they did have one song that hit the charts locally ..... "Seesaw".

My flashback today is a song from 1978, but the footage is from 2001 when the band reunited for a local gig.

I hope you enjoy.

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!

Dicking around .....

It's a great dicking around day .....
Chilly, rainy, altogether craptacular.

Now, if only I had a dick to be dicking with ......
*sigh*

I woke up on this side of the dirt ....

Now, who bought me the vodka & chocolate???????

Who ya' gonna call????

Happy Flashback Friday!

I know I said I was"Ghostbusters" with  my title???
You should.
But before Ray Parker, Jr. was calling the Ghostbusters, he was with Raydio.

Have a good weekend y'all!

Rainbow

Rainbow, founded by Richie Blackmore, had many frontmen during their lifetime.
But my favorite was Joe Lynn Turner.
Love those dark eyes.



I believe they were all STONED cold.  lol

Have a good weekend y'all!

Just live ....

Recently, I was reminded that I need to not just Give Bliss a Chance,
but really ... EMBRACE IT.
Not just talk about it.
Even on days when I don't much feel like it.

My bliss today is in remembering and celebrating my Mothers LIFE.
I remember hearing this back in 1976.
I was only 8.
We both loved the beat.
It made us happy ..... and we DANCED.
Unashamed and  full of happiness and joy.

33 years have passed .... but today i'm going to dance like I was 8!

 


 Love you Mom!

Ahhhh .... Leah

Happy Friday!
I hope y'all had a good week.

For today, I'm going back to 1980.

 I love how Donnie Iris looks in this video.
 Geek Chic!

 I miss the 80's .....

Have a good weekend ... and whatever you do, remember to give bliss a chance!

Double D .....

Yep .... i'm a Double D!

No worries ......

Halloo my darlings!
Being the Gatekeeper/Mistress/Maid of hell is rough.
I need a break.

The kind that have soft, sandy beaches ......
Sultry, steamy nights ......
LOT'S of free booze! (BONUS!)
I am off to the Caribe' for a much needed and long overdo vacation.
A real one ... not the one i've been exiled to since December.

I'll be back ..... maybe.
About 2 weeks or so.
I hope you all have a fabulous Easter and peace filled 2 weeks!

Irie Mon!

Edmund Fitzgerald

Growing up on Lake Erie, I heard the story of 'The Edmund Fitzgerald', a freighter that sank in
Lake Superior on November 10,1975, killing all 29 crew members on board.
Afterwards, Gordon Lightfoot, a prolific Canadian singer/songwriter wrote an amazing and haunting song about it.
It has always been one of my  favorite songs.



Happy Flashback Friday y'all!

Just sayin' .....

Don't forget the chocolate.
Bitch.