Five Little Words

Barn, excited, red, eggs & snicklefritz..... !

These are the five words the most adorable Jeanette offered to me to incorporate into a story. If anyone is feeling game and wants me to pass on five words to them, just let me know. I guess for me, this is a test of sorts..... So here goes:

Brother and sister run hurriedly out to the barn, both eager and excited to see if this was going to be the big day. Sister holds the red basket tightly in her anxious hands, wondering if the chickens are finally mature enough to lay their first eggs.

The chickens were a welcome addition to the lone cow Mildred, that enjoyed her home here at the farm. They all had agreed, Mildred needed company.

Upon entering the barn, they look all around the stalls on a scavenger hunt of sorts to find that first golden brown egg. Brother sees it! Over in the cow's stall he spies the perfectly shaped egg sitting atop a pile of hay. He lets out a yelp of excitement and both he and sister scurry in to get the egg.

"No Mildred!" both children shout at the same time. She has accidentally eaten the egg along with her breakfast. It is like a balloon of joy has burst apart and both children hang their heads in sorrow over what they have just witnessed.

Unexpectedly, Mildred begins making some gurgling noises and all of a sudden "snicklefritz"! A noise erupts from her that the children have never heard before, and out regurgitates the broken up egg and some hay.

Both children laugh and hurriedly run back to the house to tell Mother their latest discovery. Mother smiles and says, "well, that's one way to make scrambled eggs in the morning!"

YOU can be a Twillypop too!

My friend Sara is holding her first ever giveaway contest on her blog. The exciting part is that the winner will have a custom made necklace crafted and named after them. The "Diane" is already out there and is an original like me. Square beads for a slightly squared gal.

You will be in control of the colors, beads and ribbon choice!

Sound like fun? Go over to the Twillypop blog site for more information and to enter.

An Award & A Winner

Tamika from The Write Worship bestowed upon me an award. I wasn't 100% sure what Humane meant so I looked it up:

1. Characterized by kindness, mercy, or compassion
2. Marked by an emphasis on humanistic values and concerns

Aaawwwww! Tears forming. Thank you!

My daunting task is to pass the award on to other bloggers that I have recently discovered and think are great! And the award goes to:

karen r. evans

Larie at My Heart Speaks

Louis at Pursuit of Something Real

Bear Bear at Live, Love, Learn

Jody at My Life as I Know It

So glad getting to know each of you! :O)

The winner of the Winter warm up pack is Terri Tiffany. Have a great week!

Will she be the one?

Waiting......... yes, on you Taylor Swift!

I've seen others come along looking oh, so cute and innocent. Talented, young, lovely.....

But then, it happens. The complete and utter meltdown. The no-brakes applied roller coaster ride into the Temple of Doom.

We've all seen Brittany, Jessica, Lindsey, Paris etc. take their turns. All starting out the same as you are, but then it happens.......

I have to say, lately you are impressing me. That whole Kayne West thing...... CLASSY! That showed poise well above your years. Your latest song "Fifteen", I have to say I love it. Giving those young followers of yours the heads up that you don't have a clue at fifteen, so on point.

So please, be the one! Not just for me, but for the entire world. Don't have a complete and total meltdown, drug or alcohol addiction, sex scandal or anything else involving the police. If you do fall into temptation, do it privately. I will pray for you and wait on the other side to see you come out smiling and happy.

Just show me and the other 4 billion people watching you that it can be done. Make your mark in a different way! Please be "the one".

There's still time to enter my giveaway. Scroll down and join in! :O)

Think About it Thursdays

"If it were easy, someone else would do it."

Art Fry, Inventor of Post-It Notes

Things I Noted Whilest I Was Sick

Last week, not a fun week.

Rampant sickness that ended for me in a double ear infection with a sinus infection sprinkled on top.

Always trying to see the bright side in things, I made some keen observations on what full blown-out sickness means to me.

1. Any type of special hygiene options you were working on are immediately thrown out the window. Cracked heels, facial scrubbing, shaving the legs (oh yes that's me), those luxuries are the first casualties and any ground you may have gained on them is lost and then some.

2. Asking for help... I am literally unable to open my eyes, raise my head or stop profusely sweating and yet when a friend or relative calls to ask what I need, "Oh, no, don't worry about me, I'm fine". Pride does not taste good on any given day, much less with a mouthful of germs to swish around with it.3. The laundry! Many other household jobs will fall to my left and right, but somehow the mound must be beaten down. Needing fresh sheets and pajamas are just a necessity

4. And finally, I swear this is the truth, "I was going to start tomorrow". The last thing I said before I took the downward spiral. I swore this was going to be the day I started exercising and would have exhibited all kinds of self-control and discipline unknown to the common man. Obviously, didn't happen. I can feel the mental taunts now, "Ha ha, better luck next time!"

I'm Here For You Giveaway #4

I hate winter, so I decided to do a stay warm for winter gift pack to gear up for the cold. Things to keep you warm in the upcoming months......First, a book of your choice from the above selections to warm the mind. Inspiration, Romance or Adventure? All are either new or gently read.

Secondly, things to warm the insides. Good Earth "Sweet & Spicy" Tea, (my all-time favorite), Gevalia "Blueberry Creme" ground coffee, and finally Canterbury Naturals "Vanilla, Peppermint & Chocolate" Cocoa mixes.

I would love to hear your thoughts on what's good about winter in the comment section. Please leave me a comment, and consider signing up to be a follower if you're not already. All comments must be received by November 8th in order to qualify and the results will be posted on the November 9th post. Good luck to all my blogger/facebook friends!