This is my sink, with the contents that I NEVER want to think about again. I drank vinegar to erase the memory.

So, you tell me, does this happen to you? Or, why in the WORLD does this continually happen to me. See sink shot of my efforts to prepare cucumbers (I can't for some reason shorten this to 'cukes', I try, but, it bothers me everytime I try to do it) Read on and you'll find out more!

Sidenote: My fuse is shortening by the minute (need to work on that one). Here are some reasons I can talk about.

 1st, GREAT day being finished with the Reading portion of the CRCT, couldn't be happier, THE day that I am MOST anxious about in the school year, is, well, over.  (4 more days left to go, and I pray they pass the other sections, but since I AM the reading teacher and they DO have to pass this test to be promoted...) but 'my' day has come and gone! This is one reason my fuse could lenghten I guess.

Here we go though, 2nd, I have had previous experience with this one, I KNEW I shouldn't have put the Caffeine Free Diet Coke in the FREEZER!  I got home from Bootcamp, Publix-ing (grocery for those afar), and was so ready to just 'be' at home.  Open up the freezer to cram in the pizza that only ONE of us can eat, and WHA-LA, frozen coke everywhere!  Then, all the popsicles fell out of their proper spot onto the floor.   Irritating.  Insert adjective of your choice HERE irritating (I can't bring myself to say 'mad' irritating, but if that helps you get the point, ok).

3rd,  __________________ irritated from the freezer incident (all I can think of while I type is the old man on Family Guy, "I have a freezer full of popsicles..."  Anyway, after the freezer full of popsicles fell out, I began slicing and dicing our cukes.  See, it doesn't sound right.  Cucumbers, ONLY TO FIND, after I took the first clean bite, that a heanous-sp? green worm waited for me not to slice him.  OK, I only bought the cukes b/c they were a PRODUCT of the USA and not MEXICO this time, and THAT's what I got???  Mind you, this happened to me about 2 months ago when I purchase MADE in the USA strawberries, only to find a WORM in those, after I'd eaten about 3.  (NOT to mention the garden I tried to grow back in '05) that I couldn't even eat the cukes b/c of this reason! 

ONE: What have I done to deserve this stomach churning experience over and over again? AND, TWO, when's the madness going to end? And THREE, does this happen to anyone else?  OH, and I can't eat at DOC GREEN's b/c a hair was in my food once, nor THE OLD SPAGHETTI FACTORY b/c half-a-toothpick, used I assume, was in my mizithra spaghetti.  THERE.  Maybe now that I've sent it into the universe, or whatever people do, it WON'T come back to me EVER and I can enjoy my healthy (I can't say healthful b/c I think it's really NOT a word) foods without critters or foreign objects.  Please note: IF YOU ORDER products from me I will PLEDGE to they ARE FREE FROM THESE THINGS because I am INTO quality control unlike the produce checkers, salad and spaghetti servers of the US.  Amen, and goodnight.  (This blog makes up for lost time blogging).

 

 
 

beckyengram@yahoo.com to order~

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 A RED or A WHITE

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Ruthie's Originals Sampler Cheesewafers

 Candle

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I can deliver if you're close by, or you can pick them up from me!

GREAT FOR MOTHER'S DAY!

These make a great "welcome to the neighborhood" gift, as requested by a friend!

 
 

Well, the flowers weren't the exact ones that I wanted, but overall things went really well!  One of my bridesmaids was really excited, the other, looked a bit jealous.  Having said that, thanks for being a part of our special day!

 
 

When I was "Publix-ing" the other day for a dinner party (see Bday Club: Chicken Breasts Supreme Recipe) I was floored at the difference in prices for "GreenWise" breasts (2 in pkg.) vs. a HUGE package (6) of regular breasts...causing me to ponder this while I lay in bed this a.m.~ (after waking up to the very recognizeable MTV slogan tune by Dire Straits).  Well, buying healthy non-pumped-full-of-antibiotics chicken breasts is about to put me in "Dire Need of a Coupon".  So, what's a girl to do?  Continue buying the cheaper, fully loaded chicken and beef products, or go for a leaner, 'stripped' version of Maverick Ranch Meat & GreenWise Chicken.  At any rate, it makes ya miss the good ol' days when chicken was only (well I could only find beef) $1.39 in the 80's when we'd long for our MTV and "chicks" for practically free.  ***Sidenote, see below, my TABLE DECOR & see if you notice what was described to me by Derek, my "MethBunnies" table decoration.  Do you really think they look like they're on meth?  TIP: buy Robin's Egg Malted Milk Balls and stick some "Meth-merized" Chocolate Bunnies in a glass container for Easter, sure to be a TOWN TOPIC!



 

 
 



Thanks, Alli! (Ok, don’t be offended y’all…) Our recent “Va-jay-jay-cation” was fun! I think the newly coined term will get great usage around the globe!  Our Birthday Club took a much needed break from daily life, and headed up to the North GA mountains for some fellowship, calf-shredding hiking, and wine-tasting.  We thought the term VA-JJ –CATION was quite appropriate, seeing as it was a buncha girls away for a weekend, and Oprah, we know you’re proud we’ve tweaked your word!  (Poor Oprah, they’ve so mocked her on Talk Soup when she speaks of her vajayjay). Click HERE to see what I mean! We had more than enough food, of which we’re paying for dearly at bootcamps and weigh-ins this week~ and we didn’t even turn on a TV all weekend! I’m definitely ready to have another. Girls, get your (you thought I was going to say va-jay-jays ready) but ~get your ideas together for the next VJJ-cation!  Who’s in?
DID I MENTION, that we even dined at the NA"COOCHEE" Grille?
FAVORITE APPETIZERS From Trip: (see BDAY CLUB RECIPES)

 
 

Love it.  The big billboard that greets you as you come around the 75 curve.  You know, the one that truly gives you a sense of home, boy.  We just recently came back to the "A" (no, it's not the ATL anymore, I tried that the other day with my students and got shot looks of disappointment, disgust~and it's definately not HOTLANTA, that is so-so-NOT-def either~more '96 Olympics, rather). 

 I digress, we just returned from a quick trip to St. Simons Isl. and "stayed" at the Village Inn & Pub, which I now highly recommend.  It's ambiance of the quaint pub, cute rooms, and right in the Village were definately DEF.  The trip was great, and upon return, I was truly reminded that we are in the 'dirty south' the hip-hop capitol, y'all..."what whaaaaaat?" If you would like a more immediate reminder, you can purchase the  afroman figurine here.  He really is kinda cute. 

YOUR THOUGHTS?

 
 

You just wait...if you haven't seen yourself in the TOWN TOPIC section, you will be in no time.  This has been such a fun thing to do so far, and I have thoroughly enjoyed the response and generous emails and calls about the 'blog'.  Please, don't feel pressured--(or walk the other way when you see me coming) to order salad bowls,wine glasses & cheesestraws (I know you're thinking, THAT'S why she started this) but it's really more about re-connecting with people I don't get to see/talk to as often.  BUT, if you DID think you may need to order a gift for someone, I'm just an email away~and love making things! I'm so subliminal, huh?

So, back on track, this past weekend was the big BROTHER WHITLOCK performance at 3 BEARS, which we've just figured out is a heavy metal venue.  News to me. The performance went swimmingly, not only because of the fish on the screen behind them, but they sounded great~no mosh pit this time around .  Included, a picture of some of the best 'groupies' around: Megan, Bev, Elaine, Peggy, & Dawn.  They're legit.  And an extremely cool graphic, (see sidebar) by super stylish Bev Norton, design by Craig Ford.  Seen in the crowd, the always well dressed Ben & Brittany Lowery & Brittney & David Bottoms. A new looked was donned by our dear Jason Ford, shown above with his sister-in-law, Megan, a Hustler button down with a lovely lady on it, for all to view while listening to BW.  Looking forward to the next band party, wherever that may be!
Notice Ron Jeremy in the mix, working the sound??
 

 
 
 
 

As I attempted a jog in this beautiful GA weather, I was made fully aware of my hips.  They ache.  I realized today, that the ol' joints are getting older.  Speaking of hips, my rear (hips) are celebrating Black History Month, (what is she talking about?) Well, allow me to explain. I thought it would be prudent to attend Solar Dimensions Tanning 'Spa' before a party last weekend, because my arms needed a little color, for night's sleeveless attire. Not such a great 8 minute idea.  Now, 1 week later, after applying cold tea washcloths (found that home remedy here) my 'hips' have become a new shade, unfamiliar to my regular skin tone.  So, take the TIP, and don't tan, even if for 8 minutes in the B grade bed at Solar Dimensions~or your 'hips' won't be lyin' either.

***Stay Tuned: See and Be Seen~Look for the newest TOWN TOPIC (s) tomorrow! We'll be heading out to 3Bears tonite, sure to see many vying for this blog's Best Dressed Superlative! See you there! (I've just been notified of a VIP jetsetter, back from Vegas, with some new jeans*) ...

 

 
 

Yeah, so, who (the eff)  I censored myself--eats ranch WITH fries?  This picture displays my dismay (yes, that's me-pre-Britney Spears-esque school girl outfit-I knew what was up) and this is pretty much how I felt after our dinner at Ted's for V day.  I know, I know, ranch? You wonder, why has our society become so obsessed? I could have politely declined to manager's kindness when he brought around a plate of hot fries to the people who'd been waiting for an hour~(of which I vowed to not taste tonight) but then I had just one, which made me think it was ok to have 10 more off of Derek's plate, dipped in ranch.  Why do we do this to ourselves?  "Yes, I'll go ahead and have the lunch portion of salmon, green beans, no butter please, squash, lettuce, no dressing..." "Oh, and I guess I'll just have one more wine."  Then, it comes to the table, and the pecking begins, with the ranch.  Why must everything be dipped in that "side vat" they bring to the table.  We must stop the madness.  No more ranch. Next time you order it, think of how hard you've worked not to have it, and think of this poor, pitiful face, the poster child for: NO MORE RANCH DRESSING. Guess it's back on the ranch-less track tomorrow. I'll have a side of Health Place, no ranch, thank you very much. Guess it's time to rock that 4 wheel TRI-cycle? and work the ranch off, Ruthie Spears....

 

 
 

As I was showered with gifts and candy (some individually wrapped, some questionably loose in baggies) I was reminded of the old days when we used to get so excited to decorate a box for our special delieveries.  The still like to do this.  Some take pride in the detail of their decor, and others just scribble their name out of sheer embarrassment from the whole concept.  (These are 5th graders, some of which would rather crawl in a whole --thanks to ALLI PENUEL, I STAND CORRECTED: HOLE-- than deliver a Valentine to their crush).  What an interesting mix we receive as teachers: stuffed animals, broken suckers, baked "things" from the student you were pretty sure hated you yesterday, and some Ghiradelli--way to go mom's--it does make you stop and think for a minute about what Valentine's Day really means though.  Oh come on, you may think it's about waiting in line for an upscale restaurant like Olive Garden, (when you should've made reservations LAST week somewhere else) or going last minute to the grocery, no less, to buy a mylar balloon and bouquet, BUT it's about being thankful even if you don't have a V day 'someone' be thankful for those around you, most of those around you...and be reminded of the Old School days when you'd decorate your card box and wait.  Be thankful for the shady things you may receive if you're a teacher, because you know, someone cared:) OK, I tried out the positive spin on V day, it's freakin crazy here with parties and picture day, but I'm makin it...What are YOU doing?

 
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