MiddleAgedWomanBlogging
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Birthday
- September 20
- Bio
- Come on in and make yourself comfy. Kick off your shoes. Coffee? Tea? Sit awhile and read… Express your thoughts. Any questions? Feel free to ask for I am a woman of a certain age and I do not fear my secrets. I welcome them for they have led me here, where I pour them out in written word. I'm also a Recovering Catholic, but I very much believe in a Higher Power. Those shoes you see in my banner, I own those shoes... Stuart Weitzman Fever in patent leather red! We used to get out alot more, me and my shoes. So I decided to add them to my blog because, hey, I'm not dead yet!!
"Age does not diminish the extreme disappointment of having a scoop of ice cream fall from the cone." ~Jim Fiebig
MY RECENT COMMENTS
- “I love Maxine!! Happy
Maxine Thanksgiving!!”
10:25PM - “bbd.... we discussed
this!! You were not supposed
to tell! I
chalk it up to a
f…”
10:22PM - “I was trying to endear
myself to your mother!! I
like
AtHomePilgrim's idea of
us…”
4:02PM - “My mother was sure she
was going to die young. She
wrote her
own obituary and
kep…”
3:35PM - “Thank you, Mr.
President!!!”
2:49PM
MiddleAgedWomanBlogging's Links
- Stuff That Simply Wouldn't Fit Anywhere Else
- National Geographic, Tom Mabe and Carp Fishing
- Happy Valentines Day!
- Pocknis, The Language of Men
- 20 Pounds Of Mercury Found in Dorm at DePaul
- Cindy Crawford!!
- Buy These Jeans Get Group Sex
- Jon & Kate... Huh?
- MAWB's Politics
- The Hell That Is South Africa
- Petition To The Universe on Mr. Mustard's Behave
- Schock And Awe!
- Not Without My Son
- Barack Obama e-Card
- More "Schock and Awe!"
- Mark Sanford's Mistress
- Dad and Dog and Death
- The Universe Pays Its Respect While Mother Earth Mourns
- Ghost Dog
- Apollo "The Sun Dog"
- Morels and Meals-On-Wheels
- Afternoon With My Father
- Spoiled Brat Dog!
- Art, Photos, Music and More Fun Stuff!
- Dreams, Marriage and Mr. Mustard
- For Trig & His Buddies
- Peace & Gratitude In My Blue World
- Spread The Lust Some More!
- Peace And Beauty
- Mark Sanford's Lust
- Spread The Lust
- Afternoon With My Father
- Bollywood Baby!
- Angelina Jolie's Lips
- It's Saturday Night, Doggone It, And I'm Still Awake!
- This Is Almost Sacrilegious!
- WTF Did You Do To Your Bathroom?
- Henri Rousseau - ish!
- Karma, Dating, Divorce... Divorce... Divorce...
- Why Are There Little Blue Pills in Your Travel Bag, Dear?
- Is That A Lit Cigarette In Your Pants Or Are You Just Happy To See Me? Part 1
- Is That A Lit Cigarette In Your Pants Or Are You Just Happy To See Me? Part 2
- Is That A Lit Cigarette In Your Pants Or Are You Just Happy To See Me? Part 3
- It's About Me, Me, Me!
- Living Vicariously Through Friends With Money
- Where Are My Red Shoes?
- I Need.....
- Zoom! Zoom! Zoom!
- Don't Forget Me!
- Welcome To Chicago, Now Get The Hell Out!
- Hindu Temple In Aurora, Illinois
- Oprah Defends Michael Jackson
- Oooooh, Lookie What I Got!
- It's A Start
- Ode To Farrah Fawcett Hair
- MAWB Gets Psychic
- Ghost Dog? You Decide...
- Cries and Whispers (and Screams)
- My Mother Showed Up Yesterday, Funny Thing Though, She's Dead
- Starved Rock State Park - Vacation or Ghost Hunt
- My Kids Rock!
- I Am Not Saving Africa
- My Heart Is Tap Dancing
- I Feel The Earth Move Under My Feet
- My Neighbor Ate My Cat
- Happy Birthday, Baby
NOVEMBER 20, 2009 11:39AM
Let's Get Fired Up!!
Cassie, a friend of my daughter's who I have become
friends with also, invited me to come along and paint pottery. I'd
never done it before and not sure if I'll ever do it again, but I
sure had fun!
The selection was almost overwhelming to me. I had no idea
where… Read full post »
NOVEMBER 17, 2009 10:13AM
What Does Your Music Say About You???
I stole this from JRobin Whitley. This is quite fun.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Put your iPod, Zune or other music player on shuffle.
Use any playlist or collection you want.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY/… Read full post »
1. Put your iPod, Zune or other music player on shuffle.
Use any playlist or collection you want.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY/… Read full post »
NOVEMBER 13, 2009 9:46PM
God, I Miss Mike Royko
Procopius reminded me how much I miss Mike Royko. My mother saved this article from years ago in her bottom drawer. It must have had something to do with her having four daughters. She made each of us read it. Click on the image and it will/… Read full post »
NOVEMBER 10, 2009 1:47AM
Heroin's Not Ghetto Anymore
"Jakie"
June
15, 1987 - November 5, 2009
The first time I met Jake he was six years old, blond and blue eyed with a smile that stole my heart away. I loved him immediately. My son, Zach, and Jake met in first grade becoming fast/
OCTOBER 31, 2009 8:50PM
Halloween at the Castle in Peoria
Full Moon
Dark of Night
Scary Faces
What a Fright!!
A few more steps
I'm not scared
Shhhhhhhhh!!
I'm near his Laird!
They can't hurt me!
No they can't!
What's that I hear?
A witch's chant?
Quiet now
I hear a scream
I'll get my loot
It's not a dre/… Read full post »
Dark of Night
Scary Faces
What a Fright!!
A few more steps
I'm not scared
Shhhhhhhhh!!
I'm near his Laird!
They can't hurt me!
No they can't!
What's that I hear?
A witch's chant?
Quiet now
I hear a scream
I'll get my loot
It's not a dre/… Read full post »
OCTOBER 28, 2009 6:18PM
A Little Ghost Story
I'm still plugging away at this painting thing. This first picture is how I wish I could paint.
This second picture is, sadly, how I paint. Notice the windows don't line up, the house is too big... and on and on.
This is a photograph of the house… Read full post »
OCTOBER 25, 2009 2:01PM
We Need Universal Single Payer - Public Option Won't Do!
A post from Open Salon
by
Rutilus Extraho
Health Care Sent My Wife To Iraq
"Virture makes us aim at the right end, and wisdom makes us take
the right means"- Aristotle
I hate this story. It is
… Read full post »
OCTOBER 22, 2009 2:18PM
Brooksley Born is a Goddess and an American Hero
I never understood how Wall Street
worked and, frankly, I still don’t. For years I watched my
stocks go up, down, and then back up. Then, about a year ago, I
watched them take a tumble that put fear in my heart. Six months
before, I had placed/… Read full post »
OCTOBER 20, 2009 10:07PM
YOU'RE INVITED!! Freaky Troll Purse Party!!
It came to my attention that perhaps our beloved Troll is in need of a new residence. She made mention of it over at that other place. You know, the one with all the games and your so called friends. So, I have decided to throw Freaky a PURSE PARTY… Read full post »
SEPTEMBER 26, 2009 3:14PM
What Do You Have On Your Shelves?
In answer to an Open Salon's Umbrellakinesis Open Call, "What Do You Have On Your Shelves?" I give you this:
I think if you click on the pictures, they will enlarge (don't mind the dust!)
Shelves #1 Hummels and Lladros... Memories of when my children
were growing
… Read full post »
SEPTEMBER 23, 2009 5:07PM
What I Have Learned On My Path To Self-Discovery
These past 5 years, since my divorce I have really, really tried to figure out what it is I want to do with my life. I have been on a voyage of self-discovery and each day I seem to learn something new, for life is constantly changing. It's been crazy... I/…
SEPTEMBER 22, 2009 4:48PM
Welcome to Peoria Mr. Landesman!!!
This will teach him to keep his mouth shut!!
NEA head will see Eastlight production of Rent
By GARY PANETTA (gpanetta@pjstar.com)
Journal Star
Posted Sep 22, 2009 @ 03:23 PM
PEORIA —
The National Endowment for the Arts chairman will see a community theater production of “Rent†when he visits c/…
SEPTEMBER 19, 2009 4:56AM
I Cannot Wait.......
To buy this woman's new CD when it comes out in November!!!
I cannot stop listening to her version of this song.... it is absolutely haunting.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2009 8:28PM
This Is The Kind of Crap That I Am Sick To Death Of!!!!
I am beyond
sick of the Republicans and their hate messages. If anything sends
me further to the left it is this kind of crap. For the life of me,
I will never understand it. It is racist, hateful and
desperate!
By NAFEESA SYEED (AP) – 1… Read full post »
SEPTEMBER 11, 2009 2:04PM
Mackinac Island, Michigan - Part Two
After enjoyed the previous evening's entertainment, Zach
and I were pretty excited about attending more of the Jazz Festival
events. We got up early, at a scrumptious breakfast at the hotel
and I sauntered through the shops downtown while Zach went running
and checked out the Esther Williams s/…
SEPTEMBER 8, 2009 2:03PM
Mackinac Island, Michigan
I don't remember the first time I heard about The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island in upper Michigan, but I do remember always wanting to stay there. For years, I've dreamt of visiting this island where the only means of transportation allowed are horses and bicycles. The idea of
… Read full post »
AUGUST 20, 2009 6:46PM
Oil Painting or Kindergarten?
Last Saturday, I went to my very first oil painting
class. First, our instructor, Tracey Frugoli, gave us a
demonstration on how she chooses her subject, prepares her canvas,
and draws out the picture. During the entire demonstration she
shared her techniques, color mixing, and the random tho/…
AUGUST 14, 2009 2:56PM
Will It Play In Peoria, Mr. Landesman?
This past Friday Rocco Landesman, one of the
producers of “The Producers,” was confirmed the new
chairman of one of the largest and most important arts
organizations in the country, the National Endowment for the Arts.
He was nominated by President Obama and was expected to lobby
h… Read full post »
AUGUST 10, 2009 1:21PM
What I Have Been Doing Instead of Writing....
I've never painted with oils before and I certainly have never
painted on canvas, only on walls with acrylics. I signed up for
some art classes with Tracey Frigoli. I'm very
excited! I start next Saturday and thought I'd practice before
class starts. Maybe Cartouche can give me… Read full post »
AUGUST 10, 2009 10:47AM
In Search of Peace and Strength
I headed down unknown roads in search of peace
I found a circus in the middle of a bean field
Is this a sign?
I meditated
I saw beauty
And the beast...
I felt God's power
I reached new heights
I traveled many walkways
And sat beside cool waters
AUGUST 1, 2009 5:01PM
FIRSTS.......
1. Who was your FIRST prom date?
Gary Beard and he is still at the same high school over 30 yrs later! He’s the football coach!
Check this out! Peoria High School is the same high school as the one in "The Simpsons!" The cartoonist… Read full post »
JULY 23, 2009 9:19PM
Spiritual Journey
Tomorrow I take my leave so that I
may embark upon a spiritual journey.
Am I searching for my old self or a
rebirth of sorts?
I know not what I shall find or exactly where my search will
lead,
but I go knowing I will receive an
… Read full post »
JULY 15, 2009 7:55PM
The Universe Pays It's Respect While Mother Earth Mourns
Last night, 2 AM, I lay in bed wide-awake listening to the roar of thunderous clouds overhead. Then, came the slow plop-plop of raindrops against my windows and on my roof just before the sky let loose its cascade of heartrending tears. I knew at that moment, she was dead./… Read full post »
JULY 8, 2009 1:34PM
National Geographic, Tom Mabe and Leaping Asian Carp!
Not a Jet Ski!
Large, leaping Asian Carp soars out of the Illinois River and smacks man in the head, knocking his ass right off his Jet Ski!! I kid you not! The man had to be rescued when he lost control of his Jet Ski/
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