]> http://greasy.com/angiedw/index.html angiedw's Blog en-us © 11:21:39 Greasy.com All rights reserved. Sun, Jul 11:21:39 6 GMT 30 http://greasy.com/angiedw/sunday_morning_thoughts.html The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness. We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fas ... Sun, 8 Jun 2008 11:02:54 GMT http://greasy.com/angiedw/toliet.html I am about ready to throw up my hands and give up the good fight. The battle with the cat and dog hair, the litter tracked all over the floor, food scattered around the food bowl, and keeping all the inside and outside furry critters happy is driving me absolutely crazy! I'm losing my mind; I swear I am!I try to be as Janet and little Michael, courageous and bold. I try to have the patience of Jenn and Hazel. I seek the wisdom and understanding of Joan. I need Mary's ability to cope. Howev ... Sat, 7 Jun 2008 14:03:55 GMT http://greasy.com/angiedw/yesterday_today_tomorrow.html YESTERDAY, TODAY, TOMORROW There are two days in every week about which we should not worry. Two days which should be kept free from fear and apprehension. One of these days is yesterday with its mistakes and cares, Its faults and blunders, Its aches and pains. Yesterday has passed forever beyond our control. All the money in the world cannot bring back yesterday. We cannot undo a single act we performed. We cannot erase a single word we said. Yesterday is gone. The other day we should not ... Wed, 4 Jun 2008 23:45:01 GMT http://greasy.com/angiedw/serendipitys_debut.html Well, as I have stated, I am no photographer nor can I get pictures to look right on a page, but since this is Reni's debut, I will do my very best. Her bedThe litter boxWhat she does so very well----sleepsNursing kittyHer close up shot Wed, 4 Jun 2008 17:09:00 GMT http://greasy.com/angiedw/1212504767.html There are two times of day that I find very enjoyable--the morning and the evening. Every thing begins anew, fresh in the morning. I have a new page that I can fill with all those things that need to be done and those that I just find soothing and delightful. All the mistakes of yesterday, all those what if's and I wish I hadn't's are a thing of the past, to be put away but taken out later to evaluate and to ponder. The evenings are a quiet time to reflect upon all those events of the day, ... Tue, 3 Jun 2008 14:52:47 GMT http://greasy.com/angiedw/train_ride_where.html Things have not been going well here in Southern Illinois. On Mother's Day, I received a call from my daughter. She is in trouble again. Her husband has been arrested on theft charges; they have no income, and the bills are piling up. I have bailed them out of so much trouble in the past that I find that this is a train ride that I do not wish to take any longer. My daughter has been married to this bum for 15 years, and there has been one drama after another. I can't really say how much m ... Mon, 2 Jun 2008 15:47:30 GMT http://greasy.com/angiedw/spelling_chequer.html I have been subbing far too much and have handed in my resignation as a subsitute teacher. I find that I am having difficulties speaking and writing with ease now. SPELLING CHEQUER Eye halve a spelling chequerIt came with my pea seaIt plainly marques four my revue Miss steaks eye kin knot sea.Eye strike a key and type a word And weight four it two say Weather eye am wrong oar write It shows me strait a weigh.As soon as a mist ache is maidIt nose bee fore two longAnd eye can put the error r ... Mon, 12 May 2008 23:42:15 GMT http://greasy.com/angiedw/helpful_hint_cat_bathing.html This was simply too much of a time saver not to share it with you. 1. Put both lids of the toilet up And add 1/8 cup of pet shampoo to the water in the bowl. 2. Pick up the cat and soothe him while you carry him towards the bathroom. 3. In one smooth movement, put the cat in the toilet and close the lid. You may need to stand on the lid.4. The cat will self agitate and make ample suds. Never mind the noises that come from the toilet, the cat is actually enjoying this. 5. Flush the toilet t ... Mon, 12 May 2008 14:34:17 GMT http://greasy.com/angiedw/happy_mothers_day.html . For All Moms ... a Tribute This is for all the mothers who have sat up all night with sick toddlers in their arms, wiping up barf laced with Oscar Mayer wieners and cherry Kool-Aid saying, "It's OK honey, Mommy's here." This is for all the mothers who walk around the house all night with their babies when they keep crying and won't stop, with spit-up in their hair and milk stains on their blouses and diapers in their purse. This is for all the mothers who show up at work. For all the mot ... Sun, 11 May 2008 10:34:32 GMT http://greasy.com/angiedw/poor_poor_minnie_pearl.html About a week and a half ago, Minnie Pearl came into the house favoring her left front foot. I picked her up and looked at it but could see nothing. I thought that perhaps she had bruised her little paw on the rocks around my house. She didn't seem to be bothered too much by her foot; she just limped a little.However, Saturday morning I was sitting at the computer and heard this mournful cat cry. I thought that someone had dropped a kitten near my house, and it had found its way to my door. ... Tue, 6 May 2008 16:34:49 GMT http://greasy.com/angiedw/happy_birthday_jondude.html I hope that you have a wonderful day! Mon, 5 May 2008 17:46:41 GMT http://greasy.com/angiedw/beauty_dandelions.html With the arrival of spring comes the growth of the grass and the onset of the mowing season and the never ending yard work. Little looks and smells as nicely as a freshly mowed lawn. However, the dandelions are also back in full force. Some find these very irritating and go at great lengths to destroy them. But they are hardy little flowers and create a multitude of seeds that the wind carries to the ends of the earth. I remember the joy that my children found in this simple little flower. ... Mon, 5 May 2008 17:20:09 GMT http://greasy.com/angiedw/walnut_tree_unplugged.html Walnut Tree (Passion) -- unrelenting, strange and full of contrasts, often egotistic, aggressive, noble, broad horizon, unexpected reactions, spontaneous, unlimited ambition, no flexibility, difficult and uncommon partner, not always liked but often admired, ingenious strategist, very jealous and passionate, no compromise. I read a post by Sunlight and found my tree, the Walnut. I was so glad that she wrote her last paragraph explaining how our environment and experiences often times influ ... Sat, 3 May 2008 14:31:04 GMT http://greasy.com/angiedw/little_humor--the_hospital_way.html Spelling and grammar errors found at a hospital on the east coast The lab test indicated abnormal lover function. The baby was delivered, the cord clamped and cut, and handed to the pediatrician, who breathed and cried immediately. Exam of genitalia reveals that he is circus sized. The skin was moist and dry. Rectal exam revealed a normal size thyroid. The patient had waffles for breakfast and anorexia for lunch. She stated that she had been constipated for most of her life until 1989 when ... Fri, 2 May 2008 15:05:58 GMT http://greasy.com/angiedw/tag_hopefields_kelli.html If you opened it, you have to do it. Then Tag another Greasy resident.Two names you go by: 1. Mom 2. BabeTwo things you are wearing right now: 1. cut offs 2. tank top Two of your favorite things to do: 1. cook 2. eat Two things you want very badly at the moment : 1. stable weather 2. sunshine Two favorite pets you have had/have: 1. Dove, an Akita 2. D. J., my cocker Two things you did last night: 1. took a bath even though it wasn't Saturday 2. played on the computerTwo things you ate toda ... Fri, 2 May 2008 14:41:58 GMT http://greasy.com/angiedw/personality_attributed_name.html What Angela Darlene Means You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection. You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive. You have the classic "Type A" personality.You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people.You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts.You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals.You are deeply philosophical and thou ... Thu, 1 May 2008 16:25:47 GMT http://greasy.com/angiedw/cats_life.html I have been subbing entirely too much. This must have been a very difficult school year, for the teachers are being driven to the beds as blossoms are driven by high winds. However, all of my subbing has brought an epiphany of sorts. No longer do I want to be reincarnated as a wealthy, independent male, I want to come back in my next life as a cat! All of the subbing has caused me to fall behind in my housework, and if you know me at all, you know that I cannot stand filth! So yesterday, I ... Thu, 1 May 2008 09:45:14 GMT http://greasy.com/angiedw/tribute.html Tribute to a man who DID make a difference: May 29, 1903 - July 27, 2003ON TURNING 70 "You still chase women, but only downhill".ON TURNING 80 "That's the time of your life when even your birthday suit needs pressing."ON TURNING 90 "You know you're getting old when the candles cost more than the cake."ON TURNING 100 " I don't feel old. In fact I don't feel anything until noon . Then it's time for my nap."ON GIVING UP HIS EARLY CAREER, BOXING "I ruined my hands in the ring ... the referee k ... Thu, 1 May 2008 08:51:45 GMT http://greasy.com/angiedw/tagged_hobbes.html Two names you go by:1. Nana2. Mom Two things you are wearing right now:1. Pj top 2. Pj bottoms Two of your favourite things you like to do:1. Read2. Horseback rideTwo things you want very badly at the moment:1. To win the lottery2. To travel Two favourite pets you have had/have:1. My cats2. My dogs Two things you did last night:1. Toss2. Turn Two things you ate today:1. Asparagus salad2. Bread pudding Two people you last talked to:1. Hubby2. Son Two things you are doing tomorrow:1. Cleanin ... Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:36:29 GMT http://greasy.com/angiedw/apologizing_ignorance.html Please accept my humble apology for posting the silly email that I received. Of course, I am using red to match the color of my blush. I do appreciate the comments and the information that I received since I am somewhat wiser than before. Something I have always believed is if you are in doubt, ask! This cartoon is the closest in describing the position in which I found myself. Indeed I am the cat being scanned! Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:50:59 GMT