MOST STYLISH BLOGGER award

And the winner is........................Adventure Salon!
My good friend Madeline Mora-Summonte over at ShellShank Redemption granted me this award! Me, who sits and types her blogposts in her PJ's and top hat.

Now that I've won, I am privileged to be able to pass it on to two bloggers that I follow who I think are tres chic also. They are (insert drumroll here): God Whispers in my Ear and Color in our World. I think you'll enjoy their blogs as much as I do.
I also get to share seven things about myself, so here goes:

1. This is my SECOND blog award! Thank you very much.

2. I eat less than one cookie per year (Because I love them so much)

3. I don't curse (Sarge does enough for the both of us)

4. My favorite snack is raw bell pepper (I know, right? You, too.)

5. I sneak my own popcorn into the movies (Trader Joe's olive oil popcorn... delish!)

6. I have published one short story and garnered one Honorable Mention

7. I've never been divorced, but I have been married twice (Riddle me that, Batman)

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Day 10 of the 15-day Photo Challenge

Just because there's been a short hiatus in my 15-day Photo Challenge, don't think for one minute that I am overwhelmed. The fact is, I am perfectly whelmed. And to prove it, I've selected Number 6 from the list on the sidebar as my Day 10:
A Sentimental Item & the Story Behind It


This is my keepsake box. In it, I keep my sakes. . . and by that, I don't mean Japanese fermented alcoholic beverages. I mean things that I keep to consider, regard, respect for a cause, account, interest or benefit. This box, with its romantic flowers and frilly colors, holds memories of everything near and dear to me. Selected handmade arts from my children throughout the years, if you sent me a birthday card for my 50th B-day, it's in there, plus a couple photos, awards my children garnered, but most of the ephemera bulging from the box are love letters from Sarge to me over the span of 30 years. One day, I plan to put them all in chronological order (because I dated each and every one of them) in a scrapbook for my grandchildren to see the great love we have shared and still share. Notice I skipped my children because, well, some of the letters are a bit racy and they may toss their cookies upon reading them. Then again, it might be entertaining to watch that.

Strolling towards the finish line of Number 139 on my Bucket List. . . which one would you like to see me do next? Get out the scales and weigh in!

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Day 9 of the 15-Day Photo Challenge

What's that in your purse, or are you just happy to see me?


Turn your volume up and view the continuing saga of the 15-Day Photo Challenge (Number 3 from sidebar).

Fab 5 Fridays

Where I flash on the top 5 things in my world. Today, it's the most interesting facts about social network sites. This is based on the smart people at the Pew Research Center.

1. Women use social networking sites more than men. (Is it because there are more women in the world?)

2. MySpace users are least educated (They're probably still in high school.) LinkedIn users are the most educated.

3. Who knew users of MySpace were more open minded. I just hope they don't open themselves up to pedophiles.

4. Facebook users mostly friend people they know. (Then why are all these strange men trying to friend me? Oh. I just answered my own question.)

5. Contrary to popular belief, Facebook users have a life. Compared to the general population of social networkers, they have strong personal relationships or friends that the can confide in and don't have to do it on FB.

What observations have you made about social networks?

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