Disturbing News

I heard a disturbing rumor that Soul Burger - you know "Taking It Back to the Old Days" - is closing its doors this Friday. It is a sad, sad day. If you have never been, please try to go this week. It is a little hole in the wall off of Triana. They have a website with directions. Not good for a big party - only seats about 16 at a time. You will never eat a better burger. And talk about Dinner Theater. The owner, Kathy, is hilarious! You will see what I mean.

Yum, yum, I can taste it now. We are planning on going Thursday.

Soul Burger RIP! We will miss you.

EASTER BUNNIES

Hey Everybody (all two of you - JK). I was sitting here thinking that I needed to blog because I didn't yesterday. I was really not feeling the Blog, trying to think of a subject that did not make me look like a crazy, mad, frustrated 40 year old. Then, my sweet baby Jimmy sent me these Easter Bunnies! OK, OK, I uploaded the pictures in the wrong order, but I am not going to do it again, so just hang on for the ride!


After a long day of playing, Easter egg hunting, and eating candy, it was time for the cousins to say goodbye until next time. Tatum and Luke in a hug...
Tatum at the botanical gardens in Bham. She is going to be a handful!

Tate

Tate and Luke blow bubbles. (That's Uncle Blue in the background, or at least his belly.)

Happy cousins spending Easter together....I remember them in this playhouse last year on Easter. My how time flies!

Happy Spring to Everyone!!!

***Coming soon, an introduction to Shaw's Catfish!

COACH

The man on the left in black is "Coach" on Survivor.....I can not stand him.
He is such an immature moron! You would not believe the crap that comes out of his mouth:

"You can't look up the martial arts that I do because it won't be there. You have to be taught it by a tribesman" - LL says or make it up yourself.

"I am a maestro and a soccer coach so I spend a lot of time on private jets flying all around the country." - LL says bullshit.

"I had a military helicopter drop me off on the Peruvian border of the rain forrest....I was abducted my indigenous 4 1/2 foot tall people. They tied me to a stake and beat me with clubs. I went in and out of consciousness....I finally slipped out of the ropes and kayaked down the river until my hands bled." - LL says or you're so damn ignorant you actually believe the other adults believe what you are saying. No one there believes any of his stories. His stories are ridiculous.

Two good quotes that sum up his mentality.

"Be the wizard" said to Stephen as he went to Exile Island.

"He is the dragon and I am the dragon slayer" repeated several times in last nights episode.

I finally looked at Tim and said, "the scary thing is, that there is really people like that allowed to roam the world freely. When this is over he should be castrated so he can not reproduce."

Two things I guess about him:

1. He has no grown up friends
2. He probably still lives with his mother (she is the only one who believes him because she has dementia)

I really can't stomach him. I watched last night just knowing that he was going home....BUT HE DIDN'T! I don't know if I can even watch next week with him still on there. I hate to say, but maybe he will fall and hurt himself and have to leave.

Please join "Team Anti-Coach"

Have a great weekend.

Get on my nerves!!!!!

I don't know why, but some things just really bug me. I have already shared the "Recession hits Angel Soft" problem with you. There are a couple of other things that I would like to get off my chest.

I can not stand it when businesses use a "K" instead of a "C". For example: Klassic Kar Kare, or Klassic Kutz (I would never have my hair cut here). Don't know why it bugs me, but it does. Whoever started this trend is probably named Karla. I don't think I like her.

I also don't like when I go to, let's say, McDonalds. I ask if you want anything and you say no. Then, as I am starting to eat my delicious french fries you start eating them too. I already asked if you wanted anything!!!

I always, always, always have to remake my sandwiches and burgers. I like for everything to be evenly distributed on the bread. You would think the person putting the sandwich together would care that all the turkey is on the left side and all the lettuce is on the right. It's called layers people! You just can't hire good help anymore!

I can't stand the name Cynthia because of a girl in high school. If your name is Cynthia, we can probably not be friends - sorry. (just kidding)

I am in a bad mood. But sometimes I like it!

Featured Artist - Andrew Wyeth

Yea! New category added to Blog: Featured Artist! I can just feel your enthusiasm! (not) Ok, Ok, I will keep them short, and sparse....but I do like to share things I love. And who knows, you might find yourself enjoying it. I won't do a bio of the artist, or anything like that, just show you some pictures that have a special place in my heart.

Andrew Wyeth was the first exhibit that I carried Rachel to when she was 5 years old. We both fell in love with his work.

This is "Master Bedroom" and is my favorite painting in the whole wide world ever!!!! I love this scene. When I look at it, it relaxes me, makes me feel good inside. You have probably seen this before.

This is "Christine's World" and you have probably seen it too. It is one of his most famous. He lived with Christine and her brother in the farmhouse you see in the background for a long time. She had polio.

This is "Groundhogs Day" (below - my spacing is acting up) not sure why it is called that, and this picture does not do it justice. The wallpaper on the walls is so intricate in the painting.

This is "Wind from the Sea" another favorite of mine. The detail of the lace is unbelievable. You can almost feel the wind on your face. Lovely.

And you probably all remember "Helga" not one of my favorites of his, but it did make him famous.

Now, was that so painful? Thank you for coming along for the ride. I promise not to do another "Featured Artist" for at least two weeks.

Love

USELESS INFO #3453217 A

...I have fun making up the # on the useless info title. I am easily amused.


~ During his entire life, van Gogh sold only one painting, "Red Vineyard at Arles." (above)

~ Mel Blanc, who voiced Bugs Bunny, was allergic to carrots.

~According to the ceremonial customs of Orthodox Judaism, it is officially sundown when you cannot tell the difference between a black thread and a red thread. (interesting)

~ A librocubicularist is someone who reads in bed. (Me)

~ According to Genesis 1:20-22, the chicken came before the egg.

Happy Tuesday!

WICKED!

I took Mickey and my Mom to see "Wicked" for their birthday's this Saturday. We had such a nice time. Ate at the Mellow Mushroom in 5 Points Birmingham, and then went to the play. And let me just say, "Wicked" was, well, WICKED! I loved it! It is the story of the Wicked Witch of the West (and East) and Glenda the Good Witch from the Wizard of Oz, but it tells you the story of their young lives and all the events that led up to what you know from The W of O. It was wonderful!

Here is a picture of Glenda and Elphaba. The two actors we saw were brilliant. Glenda is portrayed as a dumb blonde....she was hillarious. The story even explains why Elphaba was green. There are so many twists and turns that add to the story.

The stage and costumes were gorgeous! It was all so ALIVE! (and green)

This scene gave me chill bumps. It was so exciting! The special effects were great. This is where Elphaba decides she is going to fight the Wizard. And what is weird is you are on here side, not the Wizard - he really turns out to be a bad guy.

I read the book before going. It was a hard read, but very good. The play is a lot different, the ending is totally different, but having read it, I understood the characters and was able to enjoy it that much more.

If you get a chance to see "Wicked" please do. I know I will see it again. I can't wait to take Rachel!

Happy Monday