Dixie Chicks For Music Monday

I miss the Dixie Chicks! They were never the same after they made some negative remarks about President Bush. What's funny about that is that the women on The View said a lot worse, but it was years later, when a lot of opinions had changed.

I still love their first three albums and play them all the time. This song, in particular, is one of my favorites. I love the outdoors and to me a Cowboy taking me away seems even better than Prince Charming!

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The Acne Battle Is Over... You'll Never Guess How!

I mentioned in a post a while back that my son has been battling acne. Well, I'm sure there will be many dermatologists who wouldn't agree with this, especially since it's almost like an exposed acne treatment... but I looked at Son's face the other day and it was almost totally clear of acne. So, I said, 'your face looks really good!' To which he replied, 'that's funny since I haven't washed it in almost two weeks.'

I don't know if he is finally outgrowing acne, if his hormones are calming down, or could it be that your can get acne from over-washing?

What's even more odd is that I have always thought that my face did better when I leave it alone. Want to know a secret? I don't ever wash my makeup off. *Gasp* Nope - I wash it in the morning, but not at night. And believe it or not, it works for me!

So, after two years and many, many, cleansers, toners, and other treatments, the battle has been won!

People Will Buy It!

People will buy anything... what are you selling?

I'm constantly wowed by the commercials I see and that these products actually sell. I remember when I saw the snuggie and thought, 'who would buy that - it's a blanket?' But guess what? A friend bought one. Then I saw it, and now I want one too! (Nah, I'll live without.)

Then, a few weeks ago I saw the commercial for the Shake Weight... oh, my! I had to hit record on the DVR just to show it to my hubby because I knew he wouldn't believe me. If you've not seen this clip from Ellen, and need a good laugh, take a couple minutes and enjoy:



Now, I don't think I could even use it because I'd be laughing too hard to get my workout in.

Just goes to show. Build it, and they will come. Whether it's a perverted weight system, a blackhead extractor, or a Shoe Organizing Bed Skirt, (yes, it's real!) someone wants that idea you have.

Hey, and if you want to send them here, I'll review them for you on my blog...

Jalapeno Poppers Recipe While I'm Trying To Lose Weight

I just found this O-So-Yummy looking recipe for Sausage Jalapeno Poppers over at Mommies Angels and thought I'd pass the link along for my readers to make at your Super Bowl parties.

It sounds like the perfect football watching food - simple and with only 4 ingredients, ground sausage, cream cheese, jalapeno chile peppers and bacon. And we all know, ANYTHING with bacon is good!!

Not in to the Super Bowl? Well, why not get your girlfriends together for wine and poppers? They may not be low-cal... but they are low carb! You can say you're doing Atkins this day. Or, you could just take the day off from your diet. Or, you could take your alli diet pill. I've seen the commercials for it, but don't know if it works - anyone tried it?

Which reminds me to tell you that I'm trying to drop a few pounds the old fashioned way. Working out and eating right. Imagine that! Novel idea, huh?

I stuck to the Turbulence Training program last week, (just the workouts, not the diet - though I ate healthy) and lost three pounds. Not a lot if you have a lot to lose, but I'm only aiming for 15 pounds, so not too bad.

Speaking of which... I better go do today's workout and quit dreaming about the Jalapeno Poppers - but watch out Poppers - I'm going to devour you in two weeks!

Don't Ever Put Up Wallpaper And Other Memos On Post-It Note Tuesday

It's Post-It Note Tuesday and here's what I'm trying to remember:

 

 

 

 

How We Know It's Spring In Kentucky

While in most parts of the world people are looking for signs of spring such as flowers, birds, frogs, and rain, here in Kentucky there is only one sign to let us know it is spring.

The Kentucky Derby!

If you are not from Kentucky, you probably can't understand. The Kentucky Derby is not just a three minute race. It's almost two weeks worth of events. When I used to have an office job this was our motto:

It all starts with Thunder Over Louisville which is not just a spectacular (around 30 minutes set to music) fireworks show, but during the day there is an air show. (Which I could do without, but hubby loves!) There are food vendors and nearly half a million people to watch. If the weather is decent, it's the place to be!

Me and my girlfriends at Thunder 2009 - I'm in the pink tank, not my best photo (it's spring, I hadn't lost my winter weight yet!)

Just a small taste of the 30 minute fireworks show from Thunder 2009

After Thunder there is something almost every day. A Hot Air Balloon Race, A Steamboat Race, Run For The Rose', Bed Races, A Marathon, A Spelling Bee, A Basketball Tournament, A Pro-Am Golf Tournament, and more!

Then it all culminates with the horse race, which if you go is another event in itself. At the race you'll not only find people in equestrian apparel but more importantly it's all about dressing well and wearing a big 'ol hat! Well, that is unless you're in the infield... then it's just about the party!

The hats are important!

Always a party in the infield...

So, if you judge spring by the Derby... there's just 105 days and it'll be here! And, it can't come soon enough!

My First Post-It Note Tuesday

I saw this meme a few weeks ago over at Hearts Make Families and thought it would be fun. So, this week I decided to join in. There are no rules... just jot down those little thoughts you want to share that aren't long enough for an entire post.

 

 

 

 

Wasn't that great?  Come join in the fun!

The One About When We Got Engaged

I was thinking how I'd love a new camera, preferably a Canon DSLR, which got me to thinking that our 23rd wedding anniversary is coming up in a couple months, which led me to reminisce about our engagement and wedding. (That coupled with all the wedding shows I've become addicted to.)

It's funny, I was younger than my son is now when hubby and I got engaged; and yet I still think of him as a little kid. I guess I really was too, I just didn't realize it.

Here's how naive we were. My then boyfriend, now husband, took me out to dinner at Tumbleweed to propose to me! He thought, at the time, that it was quite fancy. Now he looks back and can't believe he thought that, (neither can I) but that's how sweet and innocent we were. I often wonder what the waitress thought about it! Was she saying, 'Oh, please... this will never last!' in her mind?

And then I wonder if he were to do it all over again, how would he do it? Knowing what he knows now.

When we were in Cincinnati a few weeks ago there was an outdoor skating rink that the teenagers in our group went to. While they were there someone got down on his knee, in the middle of the rink, and proposed. The girls thought it was so dreamy. But, my friend's son thought it was tacky. He thinks an engagement should be a private thing, not one you do in a such a public setting.

I tend to agree. If done over again, I don't think I'd want a huge show with a horse drawn carriage or on the signage at a ballgame. Just something private. Maybe on the beach, or on a cruise, or while taking a walk in the woods.

Whatever the situation, I'd still marry him all over again. He's one of the few people that can put up with me! lol!

Ain't No Rest For The Wicked On This Music Monday

This song isn't in my normal genre of music I like, but the tune is so catchy that I spent the weekend with it running through my head. So that you can have it stuck in yours too, I'm posting it here for Music Monday

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My Husbands New iPhone - A Lesson In Patience

Let me start by saying that I was never a fan of the iPod... I swore that they were nothing more than a glorified MP3 player. (Famous last words) That was until my son bought himself an iPod Touch.

I was so impressed because if there was a Wi-Fi signal, it basically becomes a little laptop in your pocket. My husband then decided he had to get one too. He felt left out when my son and I where on our laptops so now he could have his own source for getting onto the information highway.

Well, that lead to the question, "if I get an iPhone, does that mean I can get the Internet anywhere there is a cell signal?" So, we showed him the 3G map (although, you can actually get Internet in more places than that.  It also works on the Edge network which is almost anywhere there is a cell signal, it's a little slower, but still great for email and websurfing.) and when he was up for phone upgrade a few weeks ago he got himself an iPhone.

He loves his new toy! He carries it around like a baby. He even went to the flea market just to get him some iphone accessories and came home with a clip-on leather case and a clear case. And, I was thrilled because I inherited his iPod Touch.

Thrilled that was... until the questions started.

Yikes! $70 For A Calendar?

Well, have I learned a lesson the hard way! Last January I found a calendar on clearance at Meijer's and fell in love with it. It hung in my kitchen for the remainder of 2009. It was called Wine Country and featured artwork of country scenes of everyday life in the vineyard by Susan Winget.

The artwork style and colors went perfectly with my home. So perfectly that I hoped to find something similar for this year. And, I did. There is a 2010 Wine Country calendar! Too bad they are all sold out. Apparently, I'm not the only one who either loves wine or Susan's artwork.

Oh, I'm sorry. I did find one for sale.  It's selling for a mere $68.28 at Amazon.com.  Nope.  I think I'll just go with horses or Futurama or the proverbial cat calendar for $15 instead... and next year I'll purchase my calendar in October!