Category Archives: Random

My Destiny?? Really???

Posted on 6 November 2009 by Valarie

I get emails from Staples.  I never read them, but I get them.  But today’s title caught my eye.  It reads:  “Your Destiny Awaits”. Okay, you’ve got my attention, ’cause I’m all about destiny and all.  So, I read the … Continue reading →

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People of Walmart

Posted on 6 November 2009 by Valarie

So, anybody who knows me even a little, knows I hate Walmart. I have said for years that the easiest way to film a zombie documentary is to just tape the people who are shopping at Walmart. I honestly believe … Continue reading →

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“God, Guns, Guts & American Pick-Up Trucks”

Posted on 16 September 2009 by Valarie

Wow, this guy is really eloquent in a very simple way.  I don’t know who he is, but I like him!!  He owns a car dealership in Missouri, and is giving away FREE AK-47s with the purchase of a new … Continue reading →

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Weird Books

Posted on 5 September 2009 by Valarie

I love books, and often buy them used, to save money.  One of my favorite sources for used books is the Advanced Book Exchange, or, Abebooks.com.  They send me emails, from time to time, to get me to sign in … Continue reading →

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Only A 5th Generation Texan

Posted on 5 August 2009 by Valarie

So I was randomly surfing blogs, and found “Catholic Mothers Online”.  Well, I’m a Catholic Mom, and I am online, so I had to check it out.  One of the blog names really jumped out at me:  “7th Generation Texan“.  … Continue reading →

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Best. Parody. Ever.

Posted on 11 June 2009 by Valarie

Props to Matt Archbold over at Creative Minority Report for his incredible parody of Lord of the Rings! Click this link to read it:Lord of the Czars Absolutely brilliant!

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Staying Busy

Posted on 20 May 2009 by Valarie

I have been scanning old family photographs for the past several days, and there seems to be no end in sight.  But, it is keeping me busy, which is very important for me, since I just quit smoking.  I’ve only … Continue reading →

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What to blog?

Posted on 5 May 2009 by Valarie

I’ve been reading a lot of really good blogs lately, and can’t help but think that there are so many ways that I could improve this one.  I could make it look more “professional”, somehow.  I could focus on just … Continue reading →

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Cell Phone Tapping

Posted on 17 April 2009 by Valarie

Okay, so it sounds like something off of Star Trek, but it’s not. I am posting a link on here from a news station about how easy it is for someone to tap into your cell phone and listen to … Continue reading →

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House Hunting in 2009

Posted on 23 February 2009 by Valarie

Things have changed so much since Gaylon and I first looked for a home. Back in the old days, you had to pour over the classifieds in the local newspaper to find a place to live. Not today! Yesterday, Gaylon … Continue reading →

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Limbo . . .

Posted on 18 February 2009 by Valarie

Limbo – n.   pl. lim·bos often Limbo Roman Catholic Church The abode of unbaptized but innocent or righteous souls, as those of infants or virtuous individuals who lived before the coming of Christ. A region or condition of oblivion or … Continue reading →

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The Zombies Are Coming!!

Posted on 31 January 2009 by Valarie

Wow, just when I thought things couldn’t get any weirder, they did.  I love it!  In Austin, Texas, somebody hacked into some of those construction road signs with dire warnings about zombies.  “Caution! Zombies Ahead”!  “Nazi Zombies Ahead!  Run!!!” “Run … Continue reading →

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How Hard Can It Be?

Posted on 21 January 2009 by morningtower

My life’s mantra seems to be “How hard can it be?”  When people would tell me how difficult cross stitching would be, I would think to myself “How hard can it be?” and just start doing it.  Same thing with … Continue reading →

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Moon Trivia

Posted on 17 January 2009 by Valarie

I have always loved full moons. Much lore, legend and speculation has been circulated about them since probably the dawn of time. In days of yore, people believed a full moon could turn a normal man into a savage, bloodthirsty … Continue reading →

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Farewell to “The King”

Posted on 15 January 2009 by Valarie

So, tonight we shall bid a final adieu to “The King”.  No, not Elvis!  Grissom.  Finally, after weeks of putting it off, CBS is going to finish what they started with Laurence Fishburne before Christmas!!! William Petersen’s fellow cast members … Continue reading →

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