]> http://greasy.com/mzscarlett/index.html mzscarlett's Blog en-us © 09:45:49 Greasy.com All rights reserved. Sun, Jul 09:45:49 6 GMT 30 http://greasy.com/mzscarlett/really_want_know.html Been reading a lot of "fill in the question" blogs about information on yourself. Well...here's some stuff you may or may not want to know about me: I am a Taurus...bullheaded, stubborn and quite opinionated. Deal with it. I am fiercely loyal and keep my temper in check. I am a Registered Nurse. I have access to drugs and know how to use them. I can stop and restart your heart. Think about it. (If the "eyes guys are reading this...I'm just kidding.) I have had more joy than sadness in my l ... Tue, 1 Jul 2008 03:55:22 GMT http://greasy.com/mzscarlett/dawg-gone.html UGA VI (pronounced Uh-Guh 6) died yesterday. As a Bulldog (as in the University of GA) fan, it is a sad passing of a magnificant mascot for my favorite college team. I had the honor of petting his massive head and being baptized with the slobbery kiss that only a dog of his breed can give. They are wrinkled, massive, short legged, stubby tailed dogs whose heart is bigger than their body, filled with love and fiercely devoted. They will defend their humans against any foe and will give unco ... Sun, 29 Jun 2008 17:26:42 GMT http://greasy.com/mzscarlett/saturday_eve.html It's Saturday Eve!Tomorrow is a quick trip to Pigeon Forge.Hope all is well in your world.Mz. Scarlett Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:43:06 GMT http://greasy.com/mzscarlett/oh_george.html I remember watching George Carlin as the "Hippy-Dippy-Weatherman" when I was just a teenager. I remember thinking how funny he was and that if the real weather and news shows had him on the air I would watch it.Later I remember the negative comments toward him because he spoke his mind about the Viet Nam war, politics, his relatives and just about any other subject that entered his twisted but gifted mind. I didn't have to agree with his thoughts but I laughed and felt guilty about laughin ... Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:51:34 GMT http://greasy.com/mzscarlett/need_little_dog_.html Lucy the chihuahua who thinks she is human is an only dog now. Her buddy, Tinkerbelle, died at the age of 13 on the day before Easter. I think I wrote a post about that. Lucy and Tink occupied the same house. Tink was too old to play and Lucy is just full of the "sillies" and needs someone to be her pal. There are a couple of days during the week when our schedules mesh and Hubby and I are both working. Lucy has the run of the house and ususally behaves herself quite nicely. But when we ge ... Mon, 16 Jun 2008 02:34:02 GMT http://greasy.com/mzscarlett/fathers_known_.html Well, it's almost that day. I look forward to it with mixed emotions. This is D-Day (Daddy's Day) number two without my own Daddy. That pretty much still sucks. Can't do anything about it. So I'll just do as he would want me to...stick out my chest chin and go on with life. Remember the good great times and forget the other ones. Logan's Daughter is tough. I will not dishonor his memory by being less than the lady he taught me to be. (I can still bait my own hook, clean my own weapon and c ... Sat, 14 Jun 2008 02:12:44 GMT http://greasy.com/mzscarlett/moving_mountain.html It seemed like a good idea at the time. Hubby and I were sitting on the deck admiring the various flowers blooming, watching the birds and hoping Lucy wouldn't see the bunny sitting under the apple tree. Hubby says innocently to me, "What do you think about adding a rock wall between the end of the deck and the edge of the rose bed?". WOW! I could see it in my mind's eye! A lovely rock wall, mulch around the various plants within its border...sigh. We got the truck and went to buy the rock ... Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:51:10 GMT http://greasy.com/mzscarlett/gotta_good_deal.html I asked Grumpy to find me some transportation that would save gas. He said he had something in his garage that just fit the bill.Here's what I got! I think he makes these with his own little hands! Place your order now and help Grumpy with his "side" business!Mz Scarlett...not giving up the Beetle just yet! Thu, 5 Jun 2008 01:58:31 GMT http://greasy.com/mzscarlett/porch_swing.html The house I called "home" from the time I was six until I got all grown up and finished college and got married and moved across the world to Kansas had a porch. Not just a porch, but a big one. Went from one end of the house to the other. Eventually my Daddy enclosed one end of it to make my Mother a "Florida room" (hmmm, in Georgia?) where she could kill grow her flowers. On the South end of the porch was a swing. You know the kind...big, wooden, held to a rafter by a strong chain. A gir ... Sun, 1 Jun 2008 18:05:02 GMT http://greasy.com/mzscarlett/sitting.html He sat in a fox hole, this young soldier who had enlisted in the Army and took the oath to protect and serve his country. He was a long way from that farm where he grew up and milked cows and plowed fields and wiped the sweat from his brow and helped with the younger siblings. He could only dream of the bed made from feathers plucked from the chickens that scratched about in the barnyard and eventually became part of the chicken-n-dumplins served at Sunday's table. He smelled the aroma of ... Sun, 25 May 2008 17:48:26 GMT http://greasy.com/mzscarlett/remember.html To the men and women who died so that I may live in freedom: Thank you!To the families who remember, I promise not to forget.No matter what race, religion, culture...we are Americans. If we stop remembering those who gave us that right, we no longer deserve to claim the title.I will salute the flag. I will sing her songs. I will never be ashamed to be an American.Mz Scarlett...doing a little Kate Smith imitation and singing "God Bless America" (just a little off key). Sun, 25 May 2008 12:36:27 GMT http://greasy.com/mzscarlett/cindys_baby_picture.html Ever wonder why Cindy is afraid of frogs? Well...truth be known, it could be the other way around! The poor little froggies may be scared to death of her! Found this photo in her scrap book:Just kidding, my friend! Mz Scarlett...being just a little naughty Sat, 24 May 2008 03:13:48 GMT http://greasy.com/mzscarlett/here.html Sometimes my life gets so complicated and complex that I just want to scream and run away. But then I fix a glass of iced sweet tea and sit out on my deck for a while and watch Lucy chase the birds and listen to the quiet on my little hill...and my world comes back into focus. I love my job. I love my patients. Yep, even the ones who kiss my cheek and leave a little snuff smudge there. The ones who slip an apple or pack of pretzels into my hand and tell me I need to stop and eat lunch. The ... Fri, 23 May 2008 02:59:01 GMT http://greasy.com/mzscarlett/rich_lady_.html This afternoon at 6:45 PM I became even richer than before. Nope, I didn't win the lottery. No, I didn't have a rich relative die and leave me a bundle of money. (Don't even have a rich relative!) My daugher-in-love gave us a sweet little girl who arrived to fill our home with even more love and laugher and hope for the future. This little baby...9 lb and 4 oz...just melted my heart and caused tears of joy to slip from my eyes. Her sisters are delighted, her daddy is proud as a peacock and ... Tue, 13 May 2008 03:41:57 GMT http://greasy.com/mzscarlett/silly_girls_.html Here is what happens when your grandgirls are out on the deck, you have a camera in your hand and they decide to act silly! Hmmm. Wonder where that gene pool ripple came from??Musta been from the "other side" of the family!Mz Scarlett...lovin' the grandgirls! Sun, 4 May 2008 18:19:09 GMT http://greasy.com/mzscarlett/saturday__ahhhhh.html Woke this morning to the sounds of thunder rolling across the sky and rain tap-dancing on the roof. Ahhhhhh. What a wonderful thing. On my wanderings around this part of the country I've seen a zillion "Yard Sale" signs. Also this was to be the weekend of Chickamauga's "Downhome Days". This is a day of arts and crafts, cotton candy and snow-cones, bands, dancing in the street, etc. Just a good old redneck thing. Needless to say, we chose to stay home. I'm hoping the Down Home Days will be ... Sat, 3 May 2008 19:57:16 GMT http://greasy.com/mzscarlett/tag_catdancer_.html Tag, You're IT- from Mz Scarlett If you opened it, you have to do it. Then Tag another Blogsterville resident. Two names you go by: 1. Carolyn 2. Hey, nurse! Two things you are wearing right now: 1. Smile 2. Caftan Two of your favorite things to do: 1. Shop (May not spend money, but love to look!) 2. Play with the grand girls Two things you want very badly at the moment : 1. Vacation time 2. A back rub Two favorite pets you have had/have: 1. Lucy 2. Tinkerbelle and Daisy (chihuahuas, I mis ... Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:15:05 GMT http://greasy.com/mzscarlett/visitation_days.html You've probably seen on TV, movies and such how it is to visit someone in jail. You see the touching scene of hands held through bars as a guard keeps close eye one the situation. You've seen the black and white stripes that they wear as identification. Or worse still...orange. Now being a Georgia Gal you know I won't do anything that would cause me to have to wear orange. That's one of the reasons I've never been in jail! I don't do orange. Let me tell you how it really is to visit someon ... Sat, 26 Apr 2008 19:57:57 GMT http://greasy.com/mzscarlett/april_25_thoughts__2.html  Today is my birthday. Every year I give myself a few presents.  First, I do not work on my birthday. Nope, that is my day to do as I please.  Second, I have a mammogram. (Don't even ask how I wrap that one!). Third, I sleep late.  OK, so this morning it was 8:30. Lucy decided it was time for me to get out of bed and play with her.  There is a message I want to share with all my blog friends.  This is my philosophy of life.  I didn't write this, but I want to share it with you.When ... Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:06:00 GMT http://greasy.com/mzscarlett/april_25_thoughts_.html HA! Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:45:23 GMT