Best song quote from tonight’s concert….

I gave up smoking, women and drinking last night.

It was the worst 15 minutes of my life.

(Rodney Atkins)

More about Sunday in the Country and Sugarland tomorrow… I hope.

Gnightgirl found Blanche!

Seriously! She emailed me this photo which, evidently, is a beer at one of her local pubs. How fun!

Don’t tell Melissa.

Okay, fine. I like this dog. Baxter is his name. I know, I’ve said I don’t like dogs much. And I was sure that this vizsla was not going to be my cup of tea. But we were hanging out with him this evening and I admit it. I like him.

Only don’t tell Melissa because I’ll never hear the end of it.

Never.

What be you doin’ tonight?

Ahoy! readers. Today, if you don’t know already, be Talk Like a Pirate Day. I know! Isn’t that excitin’? I was plannin’ t’ make stale stuff for what crawled out o’ t’ bung hole and make t’ sprogs mop t’ floor, but I think instead we’ll just talk like Pirates. What be your plans?

This just in. Liz sent me a link to get a Pirate Name! So here’s mine…

My Facebook Status

Maybe I should call a specialist.

My friend called me to tell me she has a vizsla. Until I looked it up, I was concerned. Now that I know what it is, I’m even more concerned.

Melissa? What are you thinking?

Kindergarten.

This is my baby on his first day of kindergarten. In 2003. Five years ago.

And today, he came home with this.

And not only is he a safety, he is a Kindergarten Helper. That means he goes to pick up the kindergartners that ride his bus to make sure they get there. Every day.

I guess my baby is growing up.

Hint. Hint.

Andrew? If you’re reading this, look closely and you’ll find a few subtle hints regarding what I want for my birthday.

Okay, seriously. I know I can’t have this car. I know that I have 3 kids. I know, okay! But a girl can dream.

I have always loved Camaros. In college, I dated a guy with a car like this. It was primer-gray, not shiny red, but it was fast, fast, fast. The relationship didn’t last. I sure missed that car.

Sometimes I wonder how a Jewish girl from the suburbs loves motor-head cars, motorcycles and country music (Sugarland this coming weekend!!!). But whatevah. I am who I am.

Pass it to your right.

I love a good yard sale. And today was our village’s annual yard sale day! So, I set my alarm to get up early. I wanted to have a cup of coffee and hit the road to get the best bargains.

Here’s what I bought:

• cookie press – $.50
• lava lamp – $.75
• box of very cool blocks (on wheels) – can’t say. it’s a gift for one of my readers’ kids
• Catcher in the Rye – $.10
• 4 mysteries (for Andrew & Alice) – $1.50
• Huge (and I mean huge) box of Lego – $10
• can opener (for cat food!) – $.10
• Camelback water thingy – $2
• Farmers Almanac – free
• Donut – $1 (for Reed)
• GO (the game) – $4

And the amount of fun I had in the 2 hours we drove and walked around?

Priceless.

As much as I love this stuff, I will never forget this guy Glenn I used to know in New York who had what I thought was the very best idea. He said that every year, on some specified day, everyone – I mean everyone – should pass their junk to the right. You’d get new junk from your neighbor on the left.

What a great way to get rid of your stuff!

One man’s junk is another man’s treasure. Right?

Who’s game?

Senior Advisors Sought

On page 1 of our Village newsletter:

The Columbia Association (CA) is seeking residents to serve a one-year term on the Senior Advisory Committee. The goals of this committee are to advise the CA Board of Directors on the needs, interests and concerns of Columbia’s senior residents and to increase the public awareness of Columbia’s seniors as a distinct and active population.

Nominees must be at least 55 years of age and have demonstrated interest in the senior population. Letters of interest should be mailed to ….

So this morning, Max said, “Dad! Great news. You’re not old enough to apply for the Senior Advisor position. But look at this, Dad. You can join the 50+ Walking Group….”

You should’ve seen Andrew’s face.