Entry for January 31, 2008/ HAPPY BIRTHDAY HEIDI

A VERY SPECIAL HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY DEAR FRIEND HEIDI.

OTHER WISE KNOWN IN CERTAIN CIRCLES AS MARIE THATSIT.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY YOU SWEET WOMAN.

SUSAN

Happy Birthday

A great big Happy Birthday to my friend on 360 Marie Thatsit, other wise known as Heidi.

So Happy Birthday

Susan

Entry for January 16, 2008/ Poetry Wednesday

These little bits of poetry were written by my late ex-husband Tom. When we were splitting up.

IF any of them seem familiar to you let me know as Tom was known for fabrication and plagerism . I am totally serious. Tom was a famous bullshitter, maybe famous for exageration is a better way of putting it.

I have always enjoyed these, I hope you do too.

These are just a few of them.

Susan

#1

I shall miss loving you

I shall miss the comfort

of your embrace.

I shall miss the Loneliness

of waiting for your

calls that never came.

I shall miss the Joy

of your coming,

And the pain of your going.

and,

after a time,

I shall miss

missing

loving

you.

#9

Your departure

left me a

Shelterless Victim

of a Major Disaster.

I ,called the Red Cross

but they refused

to send over

a nurse.

#10

what do I do

now that your're gone?

well, when there's

nothing else going on

(which is quite often)

I sit;

I sit paralized until

there is nothing moving

inside or out.

then I think of how much

I miss you.

it's a hell of a pastime.

The above bits were written by Tom Van Dorn , so keep your hands off.

GIANTS RULE!!!!!!!

Entry for January 11, 2008/ Mikey

I know I made a new years resolution that there would be no more furry kids for a while but this happened around my birthday. I just haven't gotten around to introducing him yet.

Please make the acquaintance of Mike or otherwise known as Mikey

He just walked into my neighbors back yard one day and the rest is history.

Just took him to the vet yesterday, he is almost a year old, very small kitty. Got all the shots, he gets neutered in a month.

Isn't he just adorable. He is names Mike because any cat who looks like that and isn't a girl needs a tough guy name. He is really named after my Mikey who we lost when we first moved to Arizona. I thought it was a good choice.

He is causing no end of insanity around here because he is still a kitten of sorts and is having a grand old time chasing everyone around the place including the dogs. Making me laughter a lot.

So have a great weekend ya all.

Enjoy

Susan

Good Morning

Just a few comments on what has been going on in the world these past few days.

Now the NH primary made me think of what the real election will look like. Clinton vs McCain. Well we will see. It sure did knock poor Bill Richardson out of the running. He sure was trying to make his points during the debate(?) and he did have a few good ones. He has been in the government for a while. I can't wait to see what happens to John Edwards. I like his middle class ideas. Especially when it comes to tax cuts for the middle class and more taxes for the rich, but I am sure he will be gone soon too.

Missed the Republican debate last night but I really don't care much about them, except to say that I think McCain is the only one with half a brain out there who would be worth voting for as a Republican. Enough of that.

and what is this business about not letting independents vote. I live in one of those states where I first registered as an independent until I found out I couldn't vote in the primaries. Some type of discrimination. How can these states get away with this. I don't understand. I guess I will have to do some research on this one. If you have any ideas please speak up.

John Kerry supporting Obama, I'm not sure that is such a good thing. The guy lost, who wants a loser supporting him.

Just came upon an article in today's paper, headline, "Senators Urge Bush to allow guns in national parks"  What is going on in this world? This is 47 senator, mostly republican but some democrats, saying the current regulations" infringe on the rights of law abiding gun owners who wish to transport and carry firearms on or across these lands." Some body please tell me why these people would have to carry guns into our national parks and wild life reserves? Help....I am losing my mind.

Ok that is enough for now. I think the last comment just really ruined my day.

Hope yours is better

Susan

Entry for January 08, 2008/POETRY WEDNESDAY

AND TO KEEP IN STEP WITH THE SHAKESPEARE THEME THIS WEEK AND TO HONOR THE NEW THEATRICAL THURSDAY I GIVE YOU ,GUESS WHO AND ALL THE WORLD 'S A STAGE

All the World's a Stage

I Can Do A Little Poetry Here Too, Why Not

AND TO KEEP IN STEP WITH THE SHAKESPEARE THEME THIS WEEK AND TO HONOR THE NEW THEATRICAL THURSDAY I GIVE YOU ,GUESS WHO AND ALL THE WORLD 'S A STAGE

All the World's a Stage

All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances, And one man in his time plays many parts, His acts being seven ages. At first, the infant, Mewling and puking in the nurse's arms. Then the whining schoolboy, with his satchel And shining morning face, creeping like snail Unwillingly to school. And then the lover, Sighing like furnace, with a woeful ballad Made to his mistress' eyebrow. Then a soldier, Full of strange oaths and bearded like the pard, Jealous in honor, sudden and quick in quarrel, Seeking the bubble reputation Even in the cannon's mouth. And then the justice, In fair round belly with good capon lined, With eyes severe and beard of formal cut, Full of wise saws and modern instances; And so he plays his part. The sixth age shifts Into the lean and slippered pantaloon, With spectacles on nose and pouch on side; His youthful hose, well saved, a world too wide For his shrunk shank, and his big manly voice, Turning again toward childish treble, pipes And whistles in his sound. Last scene of all, That ends this strange eventful history, Is second childishness and mere oblivion, Sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste, sans everything. William Shakespeare

Enjoy

Susan

Entry for January 08, 2008/ Be aware of our fellow Creatures

This month of January really is full of awareness for our furry and feathered friends.

The whole month is Adopt-A-Rescued Bird Month. Try and see if there is someone or an organization in your neighborhood who deals with rescued birds and try and give a bird a forever home. Our friend Lea in Australia can sure give you some tips on taking care of birds. that would be Velvet Chord Progression to you all. This past Saturday was National Bird Day. I am a bit behind.

On the 20th we have another feathered friend to be aware of, Penguins. I really don';t know much more about them than the average person, but we should be aware that global warming is causing them to lose their homes at the south pole and because of cooperated fishing they are losing their food supply. Watch " Happy Feet", not only is it a wonderful fun movie but it has a very important message regarding this problem.

Now this is a completely new one to me, Squirrel Appreciation Day on the 21st. Ok feed a squirrel, they sure need it during the winter, they should be snuggled up hibernating in a tree but you never know that they might have run out of food, so just like the birds this time of the year they need care.

Well I guess that is about it, but that should keep you busy this month. Make sure the4e doggies and kitties are in the house and warm also.

My info for this blog comes fromThe Associated Humane Societies in New Jersey. They are a wonderful organization that rescues all of our fellow creatures. Check them out. Wonderful people. I have supported them for over 20 years.

Have a great day. Don't forget our fellow creatures in this world.

Susan

Be Aware of Our Fellow Creatures

I decided to rattle everyones cages with this one.  Something very important to me so it is on both my blogs.

This month of January really is full of awareness for our furry and feathered friends.

The whole month is Adopt-A-Rescued Bird Month. Try and see if there is someone or an organization in your neighborhood who deals with rescued birds and try and give a bird a forever home. Our friend Lea in Australia can sure give you some tips on taking care of birds. that would be Velvet Chord Progression to you all. This past Saturday was National Bird Day. I am a bit behind.

On the 20th we have another feathered friend to be aware of, Penguins. I really don';t know much more about them than the average person, but we should be aware that global warming is causing them to lose their homes at the south pole and because of cooperated fishing they are losing their food supply. Watch " Happy Feet", not only is it a wonderful fun movie but it has a very important message regarding this problem.

Now this is a completely new one to me, Squirrel Appreciation Day on the 21st. Ok feed a squirrel, they sure need it during the winter, they should be snuggled up hibernating in a tree but you never know that they might have run out of food, so just like the birds this time of the year they need care.

Well I guess that is about it, but that should keep you busy this month. Make sure the4e doggies and kitties are in the house and warm also.

My info for this blog comes fromThe Associated Humane Societies in New Jersey. They are a wonderful organization that rescues all of our fellow creatures. Check them out. Wonderful people. I have supported them for over 20 years.

Have a great day. Don't forget our fellow creatures in this world.

Susan

Entry for January 07, 2008/ Just little Rain

Well here in my neighborhood in Arizona we are only getting rain from the big Pacific storm. Which is a good thing for us, draught and all, but poor California is not doing so well with flooding rain in the low country and terrible snow in the mountains. My friend Jacquie BB in New Mexicao is buried under the stuff. She is in the mountains. What a mess, but we all do need the moisture, so it is just a matter of keeping safe. Not trying to go out in the stuff. Hoping nothing floods. We have such strange rain here with the monsoons and all that I had to have a trench built through my back yard so the water doesn't wash my mobile away when the big rains come. I live on what is called an over land flow and there is nothing behind my house to stop the water rushing down into my back yard and backing up in the yard and under the house, which can then undermine the foundation of the mobile. Today is one of those days and I am glad I have my berm and that the water is running down the side of the house into the gutter in front.

We should all be safe no matter where we are.

Hey Marie how is it going in New Hampshire? You got it all snow and politicians.

Poor you.

Susan

football

We must all, well not all, remember that during the politics we are also on the road to the Superbowl and Now I am happy because the New York Giants won their Wild Card playoff yesterday

Go Giants.

Susan

Debates

I think that is what they were suppose to be last night, but I sure didn't hear much debating going on. Mostly, I should be president because I can do this and that and I am so experienced. Not much of well this is what I will do as president and this is how I will do it. Or then there is the debating part. Maybe we have to wait for that when it is down to the real two candidates.

Truthfully I didn't watch the republicans, only the democrats and I slipped in and out of them. It really is hard to listen to these people drone on and on. John Edwards is the only one with a pleasant enough voice to listen to and if Bill Richardson pounded his fist on the lectern one more time, well.....

Obama is really starting to bore me with his same old rhetoric, change change change and how are you planning on changing things, that is what I want to hear. When was the last time you got anything done in Congress.

I could go on and on but I won't cause I have to paint my bathroom

Have a great day and I can't wait to see what happens in NH after these guys are all finished eating pancakes for breakfast. The media can't find any thing better to report on.

Susan

The Times They Are A Changin"

I believe my new statement on my profile was my blog for today. Bout says it all. I am really going to be giving my own twisted views on the election insanity, What fun. I think I need somewheree to let ripe with some comments and why not use Multiply. You want the fun animal universe loving Susan I am still there on 360, participating when I can in the theme days, visiting all my friends, commenting , all that fun stuff.  Over here I will be rattling my own little cage to keep my brain functioning.

So I am visioning all those ego maniacs pounding around in the snow in New Hampshire right now telling those people why they are the only person in the world who would make a decent president.  My ancient dog Goldie would make a better president then any of them.

It just shows where their brains are when they don't even know when to come in from the cold.

Well now I feel better.

Susan

Entry for January 05, 2008/ Paul Newman Day

A friend emailed me this yesterday and I just had to post this, some of you women out there will understand why.

Susan

Paul Newman

Iowa, what a surprise

Well I expected Huckabe but I sure didn't expect Obama. Now that is a surprise in Iowa. Thought Hillary would walk away with that one. I am glad that Edwars made it in to second. I like him. Well on to New Hampshire, Can't wait to see what happens there. As someone commented on my previous blog, Iowa doesn't always mean much.

have a good weekend

Susan

Entry for January 03, 2008/ And so it starts,,,Iowa Caucus

Well today is the Iowa Caucus, I really can't wait to see what those very thoughtful people manage to come up with. They really do take their caucusing very seriously. Not like some people in this country who leave the voting for other people. I hope that all people in the primary states get out there and vote.

Our friend Brad has a great post for today to celebrate the Caucus, check it out.

Brads site.

Entry for January 02, 2008 Day after New Years Day

and here I am thinking about the thing that most people who live in Arizona think about all the time....The Weather....this time it is "Hey do you think it will rain this week" heavy overcast, and it is cold who knows maybe snow somewhere. We haven't had rain since November. I think that is when it was. So long ago I can't remember. Being in the middle of a draught that will never seem to end, you really worry about these things.

I need to get a life.

Susan