Deep In The Forrest

Back in the day, way back in the days before television and cool gadgetry, families gathered together after a long, hard day and were transported to the only world of entertainment they had, the radio. Off and on I find myself indulging in these classics, and imagining what it must have been like when women still took great pride in their appearances, and went to so much trouble to stay lady-like and feminine. They wore pristine suits and gloves and hats, and the men did too. I'm not saying there weren't hard working people in tattered garments and worn jeans and all that, but not in public. Those clothes were for working, and for working in the fields and getting dirty. If you were showing your face in public you were presentable and elegant. You got 'dressed for dinner', everyone sat down at the table, in the dining room and had dinner as a family. Yes certainly there were exceptions to this, but I think it's the way I romanticize the era when I listen to the son...

Earth Day Turns 40 Today! Can you believe that? The article mentions that Earth Day, although now global all began with a bunch of 20-somethings working in an office over a diner. At first the name didn't sit well with them, they thought it sounded too much like an event for farmers, but it grew on them, as Earth Day itself has grown on all of us. I try to think of the Earth every day, and although I am by far not its most talented helper, I try to reduce damage and increase awareness when I can. Sure I know I should do more, we all should think of helping the planet we live on and more than just this one day a year. However, today at least do something wonderful for the planet in honor even if it is to stop littering, or if you can plant something maybe a tree. Every bit counts. Don't ever think you don't make a difference just because you are only one person. It all adds up. Here are a few Earth Day Links to check out. Earth Day Network Ecological Footprint Quiz (what...

Sometimes you can't help but laugh aloud at certain things. It might be something that isn't a very big deal, or something that the next to come along doesn't see a drop of humor in, but still, there you are giggling. We all have different senses of humor... some dry, some sarcastic, some just silly. This occurred to me today as I stepped into the Ladies' Restroom at work, and peered over into the waste basket only to see an empty "Activia" Yogurt container. First of all, Activia is well advertised due to its fiber and digestive system regulating functionality. The esteemed spokesperson for this bowel-balancing mojo is none other than Tony Curtis's daughter, Jamie Lee Curtis. Maybe she had been in there? Ahh I think not. Still, it wasn't too long ago that I watched the extremely hilarious stand-up by Wanda Sykes. She's just one of the funniest female comediennes out there in my humble opinion. Anyroad, Wanda was on a discussion about getting older...

Or does it? As usual, I am a little late discussing the latest news. By the time you get to me, you've read it over and over again. Pete Steele, lead singer of "Type O Negative" died on 4-14. This depressed me a bit since that band and their music bring back a lot of memories for me. My best friend, Tamra and I did so many things while listening to them, we saw them in concert a few times as well. It's like the end of an era. Anyway, a lot of the thoughts I had about this at the time have kind of faded because I waited too long to post more than just that. At any rate, better late than never to say "Peter Steele, you will be missed in the world of music and our memories will always honor you." We had a little going on in Memphis last week too when we paused to remember Dr. Benjamin Hooks , well known, historic Civil Rights Leader, father and native Memphian. He accomplished many things in his time, and had a long life too. The fact is, there is a time and pl...

Allow me to bend your eyes, bend your mind for a few. Stop what you're doing and take this opportunity for a little mental "getaway" courtesy of me, AJ. Getting away for a few rare moments of solitude is an almost daily "must" for me. I know some days you feel as though you are too busy to put down what you are doing and step away; but I promise you that if you can just manage 10, 15 minutes as a gift to yourself you will come back with renewed energy and focus. When kicking back in search of Nirvana, I always take my shoes off. Being barefoot in the grass (as long as you mind where you step), is one of the most soul-refreshing things you can do. Get back to Earth too. One of my favorite things to do on a beautiful day, is grab a quilt and lay out in the middle of the pasture. Just being caressed by the sun and breeze, hearing the sounds of nature and feeling the strength of the Earth underneath you can ground you and leave you with peace. Even if you don't ...

So I have been away from blogging for a few days. The weather's been nice, but that's not what kept me away. It's really just the hectic few days I've had. Quite a few things I've had to finish up, and work deadlines, so there haven't been that many moments of solitude in which I could reflect and find anything nice to post. I do miss blogging when I am away, or when I don't get a chance to write. Not that I have many who miss reading my gibberish, but I guess it works either way. I write what I can when I can. So I will try to reflect and make notes and get a few thoughts out. Lately I have been thinking about a lot of things, but just not having the time to focus and write in the way I would like to. I will try to get around to my blog-hood and visit you all shortly. For now, here is a video that I am obsessed with, for some reason. It isn't the farting, it is more the theme song and the dance that I find so amusing. I like the plot, it's funny to ...

Easter Weekend is here, it's hard to believe. I feel like we just went through New Years and into 2010. Of course time is flying by like it always does. So Friday... yep, "Good Friday" and we are looking down the barrel of a long holiday weekend, and I'm happy about that. I haven't written much lately because at first of course, I had the horrible cold and felt like crap, and then this week started out fine, but I jarred my back when I hit a bump on my bike, but am trying not to complain too much, so I won't go on and on. Just know that I have not been very comfortable. I'm working through it. Lately I have been noticing a few things of course that annoy me. Some of these things are the same old tried and true "bad drivers" and "rude employees", but I am really aiming at the Burger King commercials specifically. The latest one I have not actually watched because I have Tivo and I fast-forward through it, but even on FFWD the thing still...