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Shorty

June 13, 2008 | Give Aways, Papa Ed

I recently received an email offering me samples of Rubik’s Revolution, an electronic version of the Rubik’s Cube as well as an electronic pocket-sized version of the popular game show Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader?  I told them not to send the Rubick’s Cube because I am in still in therapy from when it came out the first time in the 80s.  Between the Rubiks Cube and Pac Man, the 80s were really stressful for me.  I am not wired to do those kinds of things.

But! I love the game show Jeopardy! and so I figured I would like the Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? game. And I do, even though I am not.  I’m not even smarter than my 4-year-old most of the time. 

If you think you would like to have one of these little gadgets and have a US mailing address, leave a comment on this post before midnight on Sunday, telling me your dad’s first name (or your favorite dad-type person) and some fun factoid about him.  I’ll randomly select a winner or just whomever I like the best.  KIDDING! I’m just messin’ with y’all.  Monday I will email the winner. 

I’ll go first.

My dad’s name is Ed, but anyone who really knows him calls him Shorty.  When I was growing up, the family across the street had a scruffy little dog named Shorty and sometimes that would get confusing when they opened the screen door and hollered for the dog to come home. Oh, and my dad makes the best boiled hotdog ever. I should know. He made me one for lunch every single day the year I went to kindergarten.  Every. Day.

Happy Father’s Day everyone!

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Edited to add:  I am loving your comments y’all - it just blesses me to read this treasure trove of tiny stories. If you have a blog, or even if you don’t, I hope you will consider expanding your comment into an essay or short story for future generations. 

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And the winner is….. Natalie!  Natalie, look for an email from me with further instructions on how to claim your fabulous prize!

Y’all Are So Flippin’ Cool!

May 2, 2008 | Give Aways, Joy

You all have no idea how much I have enjoyed the comments you left on the previous post about your mamas.  You have NO idea. I loved loved loved reading each and every one.    

 

Some of your comments made me laugh out loud, some made me sigh, many made me nod knowingly.  So many amazing women and so many amazing stories. I found myself wanting to call you up and find out more about your mom.  And of course, I did email many of you because I couldn’t resist telling you how something you said stirred me or tickled me in some way.

 

 I challenge each of you to take the thoughts you expressed here about your mom and expand upon them.  Sit down and write an essay about your mom or mom-type person.  It will bless future generations to be able read about her of your own hand. Do it, please. Don’t delay.

 

The first thing I realized as I started reading the comments is how important a name is. Knowing the name of your mother helped me visualize her in the story you told about her and made me feel like I knew her personally.  Thank you for that.

 

Some of your moms liked their names, some didn’t, some changed their names or the spelling of their names or went by a nickname, some were named unwittingly by someone other than their parents. Some found out years later their name was not what they thought it was.  So many different names, yet all the same name - mom. 

 

I think we’ll do this little exercise again in June for our daddios or dad-type personages in our lives. I’ll be casting about for another fabulous prize.

 

The only downside to this is that there is only one winner and I really hate that.  I want everyone to win.  If I were Oprah, you would look under your seat right now and find a Flip video.  But knowing the super nice people that you are, I know you all join me in congratulating Gale whose mama Linda was a charter member of the Monkees fan club.  I like you Gale, even though your mom and I are about the same age.  Congrats Gale and be on the lookout for an email from me!

 

Have a loverly weekend y’all and thanks for playing along.

So Flippin’ Cool

April 30, 2008 | Give Aways, Hallmark Holidays

 Last year, the lovely folks at Flip Video sent me their little hand held video-gadgety thingeedoo to try out and it was love at first sight.  This year they sent me one to give away to you, just in time for Mother’s Day! Yay nice Flip people! 

Here’s the lowdown on The Flip:  It is custom made for someone like me with a low techno-IQ and little time/patience/energy to figure stuff out and it’s small enough to fit in your purse. 

It is so simple to use.  Seriously, I took it out of the box, shot some video and then uploaded it (or is it downloaded?) to a video service in about 15 minutes. I keep it in my car just in case Sean does something cute or I spot a UFO and the local news needs footage. Because if a UFO is going to land on Earth, you better believe it will be in Texas.

You can get one at most of the usual places where techno-gadgetry is sold.  Or you can leave a comment here and maybe win one. 

Leave a comment on this post by midnight Thursday (5/1) telling me your mother’s first name (or your favorite mom-type person) and some fun factoid about her.  I’ll randomly draw a name to win a 60-minute Flip Video.

I’ll go first.  My mother’s name is Vivian.  Her parents named her Alberta but someone changed it on the birth certificate to Vivian. No one knows who.  It was too much trouble to change back, so Vivian she is to this day or “Bib” as her family calls her.  Or Wivian.  Also, her grandmother kidnapped her when she was five and took her to St. Louis. But that’s a story for another day.

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Edited to Add: Y’all! I am loving your comments and hearing about your moms. I really should be doing about a zillion other things, but I can’t tear myself away. 

Edited Again to Add: Even though the contest is over, feel free to leave a comment about your mom! I love reading them.

 

It’s Almost Swimming Suit Season!

April 11, 2008 | Give Aways

I know. Normally I am not excited about it being swimming suit season, but this year I’m getting a decent swimming suit from Lands End – one that fits, covers, supports, slims, takes years off my thighs and tells me I’m funny.  And I can’t wait.

The nice people at Lands End have also offered me a gift card good for one of their fabulously pretty and practical swimming suits to offer to you, my lovely lovely readers!  You can see all of their suits here and and decide which one you want.  Leave a comment on this post by this coming Wednesday, April 16th at 6pm CST and I’ll randomly draw a name and announce the winner on Thursday morning.

When you get the suit, you have to take a picture of yourself wearing it so I can post it on my blog.  No. Not really, I just made that part up.  We’re friends, remember?  I wouldn’t do that to you.

If you don’t win the gift card, you can still go on line and order a suit and get free shipping through Thursday, April 17th,  Just enter Code SWIM and PIN 530530530 when you check out. 

I am ordering this suit in red.  I’ll let you know how it works out. 

And The Winner Is….

March 20, 2008 | Give Aways, Uncategorized

Marie who writes the blog PractiGal! Yay Marie! 

Olivia chose Marie’s suggested title “Make A Wish” as the winning entry in the Fabulous Photo contest.  Congratulations Marie, your book is on the way!

There were so many great entries, it was really hard to pick just one which is why I handed that task over to Olivia.  Thank you everyone for playing along!

I’m going on spring break and will be back another day.