Tuesday, March 29, 2005

Women over 40

Here is a piece written by Andy Rooney
CBS 60 Minutes.

As I grow in age, I value women who are over 40 most of all. Here are
just a few reasons why:

* A woman over 40 will not lay next to you in bed and ask, "Whatare you
thinking?" She doesn't care what you think.

* If a woman over 40 doesn't want to watch the game, she doesn't sit
around whining about it. She does something she wants to do. And, it's
usually something more interesting.

* A woman over 40 knows herself well enough to be assured in who she is,
what she is, what she wants and from whom. Few women past the age of 40
give a damn what you might think about her or what she's doing.

* Women over 40 are dignified. They seldom have a screaming match with
you at the opera or in the middle of an expensive restaurant. Of course,
if you deserve it, they won't hesitate to shoot you, if they think they
can get away with it.

* Older women are generous with praise, often undeserved. They know what
it's like to be unappreciated.

* A woman over 40 has the self-assurance to introduce you to her women
friends. A younger woman with a man will often ignore even her best
friend because she doesn't trust the guy with other women. Women over 40
couldn't care less if you're attracted to her friends because she knows
her friends won't betray her.

* Women get psychic as they age. You never have to confess your sins to
a woman over 40. They always know.

* A woman over 40 looks good wearing bright red lipstick. This
is not true of younger women or drag queens.

* Once you get past a wrinkle or two, a woman over 40 is far
sexier than her younger counterpart.

* Older women are forthright and honest. They'll tell you right
off if you are a jerk or if you are acting like one! You don't ever
have to wonder where you stand with her.

* Yes, we praise women over 40 for a multitude of reasons.
Unfortunately! , ! it's not reciprocal. For every stunning, smart,
well-coiffed hot woman of 40+, there is a bald, paunchy relic in yellow
pants making a fool of himself with some 18-year-old waitress. Ladies, I
apologize.

For all those men who say, "Why buy the cow when you can get the milk
for free." Here's an update for you. Nowadays 80% of women are against
marriage, why?

Because women realize it's not worth buying an entire Pig, just to get a
little sausage.

Friday, March 25, 2005

Wild Horses

Today I witnessed probably the most bizarre traffic mishap. Whilst tooling up NJ Parkway north, there was a strange back up at the Asbury Park Tolls. Lots of smoke, etc...I assumed they were paving the roadway or something. By the time we reached the actual toll booth, traffic was being diverted and I could see a man holding the reins of a horse on the other side of the tolls. There was a horse trailer on fire! There was a large recreational vehicle smoking like crazy...okay. Weird enough.

We get past that and low and behold, the traffic is backed up again almost to exit 105...and no wonder. I glace to my left to see two horses, spooked...galloping full steam up the express lanes! Gosh, I could smack myself for not having my cam at the ready....

Anyway..I finally found a news link for the breaking news...I didn't realize how tragic the story really was until I read the full details. VERY SAD.
HERE

Wednesday, March 23, 2005

Life is Random

Even though this article is a month and a half old, I think it's cool that Apple does
this.

Last night, I fell asleep in front of the TV. I woke up to Late_Night_with_Conan_OBrien I forgot how funny he is. I was laughing my head off at 1am while the rest of my family slept.

Anyway. I used to think that Life WAS random. I thought it was more exciting if it was random. Like, everyday is a new adventure. I must be getting old or something, because I wish sometimes I had some structure. My life can be sooo random! With so many variables, family, school, sports, social life (my daughters, not my own!)work, doctors, therapy, etc...I can't seem to get with any sort of schedule.

I'm almost craving some kind of ORDER.

Tuesday, March 22, 2005

Daffodils and Water

Why do daffodils have to smell so stinky?
Poems are written honoring this sweet sign of spring. They are one of the first visual respites from 90 days of gloom. They do, however, smell real bad. Last night, bought 4 bunches to brighten up my home for the upcoming celebration of Easter. As long as I only my sense of sight to enjoy the gaiety of the flower, Im good.

Also, I was not aware there was such a thing, but today happens to be
World Water Day

Monday, March 21, 2005

Invasion of the Guinea Fowl

We've been blessed with an invasion of Guinea Fowl here on the farm. Saturday morning, we awake to clucking, BAAK-ing and general squeaking outside my window. (We sleep with the window slightly ajar every night, as a fresh-air sleeping aid) We look out the window to a flock (about 30) of these strange looking, but wonderfully necessary birds.

You see, we have a problem with the Lyme's Disease carrying deer tick being surrounded by woods and water.

Every spring and fall we are infested with the little buggers (literally). We can't come out of the woods without being covered with them. The problem is, they are so small that you really don't notice them until its either too late (being bitten) or looking down to see what you thought was a specks of peet from rotting leaves is actually a swarm of deer tick.

So, I say we are blessed with an errant gang of guinea fowl BECAUSE one of their favorite foods just happen to be the pesky deer tick!

They are loud, they are ugly...but they are an organic method of controlling ticks and for that I am truely grateful.

Friday, March 18, 2005

What was I thinking?

Oh man. I am so done with conservative talk radio listening. What was I thinking?
How much right-wing posturing can one moderate democrat stand? Thats just me though...I get interested in something for a short while and then "poof"!

Its totally sad to me. Like, this online psychologist taking bits and pieces of someone's trauma and making them feel like crap. Bob Grant is so racist its disgusting.
The real clincher was when I actually agreed with Bill O'Reilly. Only on being against the Death Penalty...so, i guess thats not too bad. Actually it was sort of a twisted humanitarian gesture by him. Man. I am so done with that. Its scary to think this may be what most of America is like.

Keep me in the woods here with my public tv or none at all.

I'm back with NPR to stay! Holy mackerel.

Thursday, March 17, 2005

Low-Cost Coffee and the Resurgence of Me

The origin of my recent descent into Talk Radio has to do with my reclaiming my car. I stopped using my car because Bernie's car
he felt was safer for me to drive. While this may be true, it is a stick shift and hurts me to operate. So, I went back to my car, which I feel very comfortable in. Amongst the many things that are broken on my car is the cassette tape player (totally obsolete anyway) and the FM radio. The AM radio works, barely. I can get one station in clearly. Yes, WOR.

Its been 6 months of change. I changed cars, but changed back. I'm just not a newer car person. Maybe one day I'll find the perfect new car for me, but I doubt it. I don't even buy new clothes. I'd rather find something funky in the thrift shop than retail. Ultimately, I'd like to design and sew my own. In the past I did do this. I'd sew dresses for myself and my girls. I'd design and sew my curtains, etc.

Therapists and even Bernie think I have a self-esteem problems not wanting new things. I'm just not materialistic in that way and find retail fashion dull.

Life started to get in the way...survival, work..etc. Getting back to me
now...slowly. Its the moderation thing. Discovering who I am at this age. I don't think I've ever been in a safe enough place to find out who I am. I feel pretty safe now.
Anyway. Check this out...Wawa is selling any size cup of coffee for 99 cents! I love that. This morning I was inside my local Wawa, counting loose change for a cup of coffee. Dang, the gregarious vietnamese counter lady was quick to inform me of this extra-special low price.

oh...happy st. patricks day...btw.

Tuesday, March 15, 2005

Talk Radio

I'm suddenly addicted to talk radio. I've been listening to WOR 710 on your AM dial. I actually went as far as to call Joan Hamburg last week with a question. I don't know why I called Joan, I probably should have called Dr. Joy Brown for this particular situation!

Anyway, I love it. Cooking tips from Rocco DiSpirito, its great.

Thursday, March 10, 2005

Texas Toast

This is classic!

Wednesday, March 09, 2005

No one believes you can do anything
until after you've done it.


Lauren Bacall

Monday, March 07, 2005

Revenge of the Citronella Ant

I know spring is coming. This morning I found the yearly invasion of
Citronella Ants coming up in my shower drain. UGH! Being that they are harmless, just ugly and creepy..I spray bleach on them and they die. Who knows what terror lies in the underground pipes here on the farm.

Friday, March 04, 2005

Low Cholesterol = Increased Depression

So, I've my yearly blood test results.
Guess what my cholesterol level is? NINETY (90)
That's right...90. Normal range is 100 - 199
Its like my blood pressure 112/80 or sometimes 80/60
My resting heart rate is never more than 65.
My target heart rate for aerobic exercise is 130
I'll walk on the treadmill @ 4 miles an hour and rarely
get past 112. I'll bike, sustaning 80 mph for 20 minutes
my heart rate will not budge passed 92.

All this is pretty good, right? Exceptionally healthy, even.
So, why have I battled this disease most of my life? BBC explains it all.
How DEPRESSING!

Wednesday, March 02, 2005

Free Ice Cream!

Get yours
HERE