It’s All Downhill!
What new things are you learning? For the past couple of weeks, I’ve taught myself a little HTML on a need-to-know basis. There are so many resources available online. All you have to do is Google “HTML code” and BAM! You’ll get hits galore. You can narrow your search with specifics like HTML code for underlining text or font color or alignment. It’s just way cool what you can find with a few clicks of the mouse.
I changed my blog header last week, maybe you noticed. Don’t worry, if you didn’t or if you’re a first time visitor don’t think anything of it. I used the free download version of Xheader to create it. This is a really neat user-friendly graphics tool. I tried using my photo editing programs but bombed. Using PhotoShop or PaintShop is going to take a little more time to figure out. Time is something I just don’t have a lot of lately. If you’re looking to make your own header or buttons, then you may want to give this little program a try, just click here!
It’s time to rock, click, and roll. Let’s hop over to Joyce’s for a little HodgePodge Wednesdays fun!
1. What’s something you miss about the 1980s? If you’re too young to miss the 80’s how about the ’90s?
The 1982 World’s Fair is the first thing which pops in my mind. That was such an awesome affair right here in small town USA. Knoxville was host to the world from May – October bringing in 11M+ visitors. It was such an exciting time!
2. Do you have a library card? If so, how often do you visit?
Aaaah, yeah somewhere. Sadly, I’ve lost my way in the literary world with, except for my magazine subscriptions, but even this is slowly being replaced. Most of my reading time is on the net – research, blogs, online news, or email. On a rare occasion, I want to read a novel, then I find it more convenient to buy or download free books in e-format to my computer or iPhone. I’m just morphing with the times.
3. What’s the secret to success?
Ultimately seeking God for direction and then following His call for one’s life is the best-kept secret. We’re such a “Me-Me” society. What do I want? How do I do this? Many times, we lose sight of who we need to first consult on matters.
4. This is National Backyard Games week…what’s your favorite backyard game?
My favorite lawn activity has to be croquet. Our yard isn’t big enough for this, but over the years we’ve enjoyed playing croquet with DH’s parents. They have a wonderful place for this and we’ve spent many hours having great fun! DH’s dad remains champ of the sport beating all of us kids without fail every time!
5. If I dropped by today what would I find on your coffee table?
I’d rather you not “drop by” without warning that is. lol My coffee table is the last thing I’m worried about.
6. Do you own a bicycle? When was the last time you rode a bicycle? Is that something you enjoy?
Yes, I have a Schwinn road bike. Our favorite spot for bike rides is in the Smoky Mountains along the 11-mile loop road of Cades Cove. It’s an old rural backwoods community with abandoned cabins, churches, graveyards, lush open fields, and wild animals (if we’re lucky enough to spot any). We haven’t been bicycling for a long time, though. The biggest problem is loading them on our rooftop rank. This is real murder! It should be easier now with two of our three children moved out. Perhaps we’ll get into the groove again soon.
7. What’s your favorite cheese?
The kind you eat. =D I’m teasing. Cheddar cheeses…sharp cheddar cheese in my favorite pick. It’s also the most versatile cheese. It’s great with crackers, bread or thrown in omelets. Mmmm, I want cheese.
8. Insert your own random thought here.
- Season of Celebrity Apprentice ended Sunday
- Celebrity crop this season…not the best all around. Lisa Lampanelli and Aubrey O’Day are two of the most unsophisticated woman ever in CA, in my opinion
- Clay Aikens and Arsenio Hall the two CA finalist
- Clay’s final project presentation was the best and won the most for his charity.
- Arsenio Hall wins Celebrity Apprentice
- Arsenio was our favorite pick
- DWTS finale aired last night.
- This season has had the most talented and well-liked stars ever
- We rooted for Katherine Jenkins (Opera Star) & Mark Ballas
- We liked ALL three finalists a lot
- Donald Driver & Peta Murgatroyd take the Mirror Ball trophy in Season 14 of DWTS
- Happy for Donald Driver’s victory
- Tonight AI crowns a new winner. We voted for sweet, little powerhouse – Jessica Sanchez
- Tomorrow, we’ll be sad our favorite TV programs are done for this season 🙁
For more random musings, I invite you to check out, Randomnation: Contest Chest – Celebrity Deaths -Follow Me – The Grey – 4M Gala Giveaway. It’s time for me to go brew some coffee.
Let’s grab a cup and head over to Patrice for a little Chit Chat on the Farmhouse Porch.
- What are you doing for Memorial Weekend? This weekend is our DS’s home school high school ceremony. Friday and Saturday evening will be dedicated to this, then Sunday afternoon he’ll be attending a graduation party. I reckon Monday’s plans are to recoup. I think we’re going to be wiped out come Sunday night and we will sleep very late Monday morning. lol
- What’s the last old movie you saw? The Front Page with Jack Lemmon & Walter Matthau – very good movie!
- What color are the walls in your living room? Beige.
- What’s your favorite food to cook on the grill? Hamburgers.
- What’s your favorite animal? A HORSE! Is Wendell around? Okay, good! I love cats! But, I’m not sure why. They are so such finicky creatures. I think overall, I’d have to say dogs – man’s best friend, right? One day, I hope to have both dogs & cats. I want a couple of large dogs as our companions and protectors, and several kitties to keep the unwanted guest from entering our house. Of course, none of this will happen until we can find a place with some land where these critters can roam freely.
Wait, don’t go just yet. Before you escape to your world of mundane chores linger just a little longer with me. Angela, from Mommy Time Out and I would like to invite you to participate in Wayback Wednesdays. To participate in this blog hop you don’t have to follow a bunch of rules. It’s simple! Just link up your blog, twitter, or Facebook below (only one please). It’s easy-peasy!
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Leave a comment letting us know You are now our newest follower and we’ll pop over to return the favor. I’m looking forward to sharing memories with you!
I’m going way back, way back to 1975, remembering a once bright star – Robin Gibb. May you RIP!
What is your favorite song by the Bee Gees? Did you live the 70s & 80s or is this period before your time and it’s your oldies, but goodies era?
The rest of the week should be all downhill, right?! Have a wacky fun Wednesday!
6 Comments
Joyce
I was at the World’s Fair in ’82. That’s the year I graduated from uni so my parents were in TN too and we all went to the fair. It was fun and seems like forever ago.
Have a great weekend!
RoryBore
Love the new header!
I just went on my first bike ride in ages last night. All part of that getting my mom sexy back! LOL
So sad about Robin Gibb. My fave Bee Gees song is definitely “One”. I’ve pretty much had it on repeat daily.
Love #3…if only people knew life goes much easier when you don’t put yourself first. it’s a weird mystery of life, but I think it works.
(the chat is up if you were interested — sorry for the tardiness – it’s been a busy week thus far.)
Karen S.
How deep is your love! For one, but there are so many! What a great post, you brightened my Wednesday for sure!
DogsMom
I miss the positive energy (and physical energy) I had in the 80s. Nothing slowed me down and I was always up for an adventure.
I use my library card at least once a week. It is the best way to check out new music and explore books before spending money on a personal copy.
The library also hosts some amazing special programs.
Secret to success? Never quite!
Learn from mistakes and setbacks and try something different.
I grew up with JARTS and croquet. Would love to get a group of people over to play either.
On any flat surface in my house you would find books and crafting materials.
I own several bicycles in various forms. Those with tires have flat tires. I’d ride more if the seat was more comfortable.
Cheese! It is in my blood.
My favorites are the soft white cheeses, and marble jack.
I enjoy most others, but some in smaller doses, and not seasoned too hot.
Memorial Day weekend will be spent enjoying the new puppies and cleaning the back/side porch.
Every movie I see is an old movie. I get DVDs from the library.
Our livingroom is basic off white. Not my choice.
Hot dogs are only good on the grill, but my favorite is shrimp on the BBQ.
Favorite animalS: cats and dogs, but also love other farm animals, and exotic cats, and zebras, and…
Bees 31 Gifts
Thanks for visiting Bee’s 31 Gifts. Yes, I am from WV from Barboursville/Huntington area (about 45 min west of Charleston). I had to laugh when you went “way back” to 1975. That was the year I graduated high school and I STILL have my Bee Gee LP albums. Thanks for the memory.
Patrice
I thought I was on the wrong blog for a minute. I like your new header. I have one that will go up sometime this year, the way it’s going! Katherine Jenkins is my opera daughter’s favorite. We love her CDs.I love burgers on the grill too. They taste so much better. Wendell loved your answer! He said it was his favorite. Have a good rest of the week and weekend.