When we last left our hero and heroine, Senator Amidala had spurned the advances of young Anakin Skywalker, but he was unmoved. We have seen her throughout the saga so far wearing enough fabric to upholster a large set of furniture and enough jewelry to fill a pawn shop. Here are a few examples: Since … Continue reading »
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STAR WARS Episode II~ The Leering Lothario
As we continue with the implausible romance of Padme Amidala and Anikin Skywalker, we are at least comforted by the fact that they are now both adults….Sort of. The man-boy Anikin is now played by Hayden Christensen, who looks like he is still much younger than Natalie Portman-who doesn’t appear to have aged at all. … Continue reading »
STAR WARS Episode I The Preposterous Romance
This weekend, SPIKE TV is showing all of the STAR WARS movies. Yay! I might be the only one in the world who doesn’t already own them on DVD, so I was happy to sit down and watch them again. Probably for the first time ever without a house full of boys who had to … Continue reading »
Daily Prompt~ That Stings!
Daily Prompt-That Stings Franz Kafka said, “we ought to read only books that bite and sting us.” What’s the last thing you read that bit and stung you? I have to admit, I don’t read a lot of books anymore. My life is such that work, newlywedism, a puppy and blogging don’t leave a lot … Continue reading »
Thursday Haiku Madness-quick and dirty edition
Hey kids. I’m very busy being all important at my super high-powered job today, so I’m sorry I’m late with them thar haikus we’ve shared every Thursday for the last few months *sniff*. Since I don’t have a lot of time today, I’ll keep it brief and hope that the best haikus end up in … Continue reading »
Daily Prompt Immortalized In Stone
Today’s Daily Prompt~ Your personal sculptor is carving a person, thing or event from the last year of your life. What’s the statue of and what makes it so significant? This year, on the 5th of May, I finally married my one true love, almost 29 years after he asked me be his bride the … Continue reading »
Fishing Is About More Then Just The Fish... (Never Insult A Writer...)
Reblogged from Flies Over Nebraska: “Never insult a writer. You may find yourself immortalized in ways you may not appreciate.” -Garrison Keillor Update: Make sure to read my follow up post of final thoughts too. Today, I received perhaps the funniest comment on an article I have ever received. Two, actually; both by the same … Continue reading »
Daily Prompt. GIMME!
Today’s Daily Prompt: Was there a special gift or toy you wanted as a child, but never received? What was it. Well, actually there were two. Like just about every girl on the planet, I wanted an Easy Bake Oven~ I never did get one. But I did get to rock a similar hairstyle for many … Continue reading »
An Xceptional Xmas Poem
Twas the morn before Christmas Just a Monday for us Preparing for work, No turkey to truss *** Dear husband stayed home The company system is down He’ll kill zombies, make merry And play with the hound *** I’m getting ready to leave then the dog started to yap “What is it dumb dog?” “Oh … Continue reading »
The World’s Most Delectable Pear
No matter what your beliefs regarding Christmas, it’s undeniable that the holiday season is full of delights for all of our senses. The sights, the sounds, smells and tastes surrounding Christmas are really a wonder people of all ages. The lights, the music, the glittery snow and all the sparkly things are a joy to … Continue reading »
Stuff I’d never do-even if today was my last day on Earth
Hello again, since I’ll never have another chance to assault your eyeballs, I plan to do it as much as I can today. I am of course, banking on not being here tomorrow, but you never know. Like I said in my previous post, I AM at work today, because, God forbid, I should … Continue reading »
So what are you doing with your last day?
(This may be the first of many posts today, as the mood hits me, so don’t run off like your hair is on fire or something, because it isn’t, yet, is it? ) Well, here we are, citizens of Earth. Our last day. Ever. I’m anticipating that the world will go out with a bang … Continue reading »
Wonder Mutt’s First Winter Wonderland!~Yay~!
Well, you know Mr The Cheeky Diva and I have a puppy. Daisy the Wonder Mutt. She was born last February, and until yesterday, had never seen snow before. Here she is, isn’t she a charmer? Well, yesterday, we got more snow than I’ve seen myself in a while. I really hate snow. I’m not … Continue reading »
Daily Prompt~Just a dream. Whew!!!!
Today’s DP Challenge: You’re having a nightmare, and have to choose between three doors. Pick one, and tell us about what you find on the other side. What a perfect time to tell you all about a nightmare I actually did have a few months ago. Many of you know that I recently got married … Continue reading »
Thursday Haiku Madness! Goodbye Cruel World!
Well, hello again, for the last time, or would that be goodbye? Doesn’t really matter, does it? The world ends tomorrow, so this is the last EVER Thursday Haiku Madness hosted by your fake friend The Cheeky Diva. YAYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!! Hey!!! Don’t get so excited, people. You are not off the hook just yet~ I expect … Continue reading »